Beat the January blues and share your secrets of happiness to win a copy of THE SECRETS OF HAPPINESS by Lucy Diamond plus a SHEER BLISS PAMPER HAMPER!

[UrsulaMumsnet]

Defy Blue Monday by sharing the secrets to your happiness for a chance to win a copy of Lucy Diamond's new novel The Secrets of Happiness plus a fabulous Sheer Bliss Pamper Hamper

What is the secret of happiness? Family? Love? Endless chocolate? Stepsisters Rachel and Becca certainly aren’t experts. They've never been close and seem to live perfectly opposite lives - Rachel has the house, husband and kids, while Becca lurches from one dead-end job and bad date to another. But when Rachel doesn't come home one night, Becca realises that her life isn't as perfect as she'd thought, and when the two stepsisters are thrown together, they discover that happiness, like love, can hide in the least likely of places.

Lucy Diamond is the bestselling author of Summer at Shell Cottage. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook.

This discussion is sponsored by Pan Macmillan and will end on 15 February. We will post the winner on the thread on that date.

[jomulan]

My family are the secret to my happiness. No matter what, we stick together and face whatever challenges there are. There's so much joy in a strong family

[janeyf1]

Coffee, chocolate and me time!

[lilacclery]

Happiness is curling up on the couch, fire on, kids in bed with a good book

[chrissieone]

Has to be .........the snooze button.

[castleton]

change what you can and accept what you cannot

[Cybertinker]

Everything in moderation and enjoy lots of fresh air and running around with the children! I also find time for myself as life is so hectic with a family and work!

[cluckyhen]

Living in the moment. Bad things may happen, things may go wrong, but it doesn't last forever. Mindfulness, thankfulness and great friends keep me happy

[renas]

It's true what they say "keep your friends close, but our enermies closer". You just need close family and friends to get by.

[maggz1967]

A brisk walk chatting with friends and a long warm bubble bath with a great book always cheers me up and help me fall into a deep slumber feeling really refreshed the next day

[LucyBo17]

Cuddles from my family always make me happy and seeing my son smile

[alibabbaskeggy]

laughter. Even when things seem really rubbish it lifts your mood and learning to laugh at yourself too :-)

[beckyinman]

A home cooked meal with everyone around the table (and maybe a glass of wine)

[flso]

Having a hug from the man after a long day :) (followed by a cup of tea and a good book!)

[mrscshelley]

I met my husband and everyone said how can you know so quickly, but Im knew without a shadow of a dobt that we would be happy despite different faiths and my divorce, I was right 27 years on ! Thats my secret

[lollylaus83]

Appreciating the small things, not taking things too seriously!

[sweir1]

Bike rides with the family - it has changed my outlook on life!

[lhlee62]

Eating an amazing breakfast with loads of sausages, pancakes, black pudding, poached eggs and toast

[boo2410]

I had a big fat bubble bath and read A Year of Marvellous Ways, fantastic book. I also had a glass of wine and some choccy. Bloomin' marvellous.

[AnimalAddict]

Curled up on the sofa with a good book and a glass of wine, bliss! :)

[winterpark]

My family make me so happy, I love spending quality time with them :)

[lizd31]

I live by my own philosophy 'if you see someone without a smile give them yours'

[buzzybev]

A good night's sleep and a cuddle

[CheeseEMouse]

My family and a decent night of sleep!

[LollyO]

A cuddle with my little monkeys under a blanket with a book and a steaming hot cappuccino that my gorgeous hubby has made! Or reading in bed with a huge chocolate bar!

[verap]

Happiness is being home alone, woolly socks on, blanket, cup of hot drink and a good book :-)