Jack Travis lives the carefree and trouble-free life of a man who has grown up in an incredibly wealthy family. He doesn't believe in commitments, claims that his feelings are merely opportunistic, and lives only for today. No one has ever truly touched his soul, and he wouldn't allow it anyway.

Until one day, a mysterious woman with a baby in her arms appears on his doorstep, claiming that the child is his. The realization of reality hits him like a slap in the face. The child's real mother has abandoned it, and now, for the first time in his life, Jack will have to take on the responsibilities that are his, and from a vain egotist, prove that he can become a man with understanding, kindness, and sincere feelings.

With the wonderful romantic tension that Lisa Kleypas masterfully builds, the characters become so real that they end up accompanying you in every moment of your day. "A Happy Life" is a novel about love, the responsibilities of family, and the meaning of our existence in this world.