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Drop Dead Divas (Dixie Divas #2)
by
Virginia Brown (Goodreads Author)
"What happens with the Divas, stays with the Divas."Welcome to a genteel world of pimento cheese finger sandwiches, tall libations in frosted glasses, stiletto heels, aging southern-belle sisterhood, and murder . . . In Dixie Divas, Trinket Truevine, her pal Bitty and their raucous divas friends in the historic small town of Holly Springs, Mississippi, solved the murder of...more
Paperback, 276 pages
Published
September 13th 2010
by Bell Bridge Books
(first published January 1st 2010)
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A Rainy Sunday – a Cozy Mystery – Delightful!
Raining hard here – so I read… I mean, what’s a girl to do?!
A Californian who once lived for almost 10 years in the South, I found myself vastly amused and entertained by the rowdy adventures of Trinket, Bitty and friends, as found in the second of the series of Dixie Divas -
Drop Dead Divas
By: Virginia Brown
Publisher Name: Bell Bridge Books
I loved the fact that the women can be most gently termed “mature,” or “well-seasoned.” The second book in Virgin...more
Raining hard here – so I read… I mean, what’s a girl to do?!
A Californian who once lived for almost 10 years in the South, I found myself vastly amused and entertained by the rowdy adventures of Trinket, Bitty and friends, as found in the second of the series of Dixie Divas -
Drop Dead Divas
By: Virginia Brown
Publisher Name: Bell Bridge Books
I loved the fact that the women can be most gently termed “mature,” or “well-seasoned.” The second book in Virgin...more
I wanted to like this book more than I did. It has Southern characters in a Southern setting, always a plus for me. It’s published by Belle Bridge Books, and the folks at Belle have published so many books I love that I just assume I’ll like whatever they make available. And I was excited that it was a funny cozy mystery with a Southern accent. I’ve felt a real void in that subgenre since the death of Anne George in 2001. But overall Drop Dead Divas was a book of great moments rather than a grea...more
This second installment of the Dixie Divas series was a fun, light read. It takes place only a few months after the first book ends. Once again, Trinket's best friend and cousin, Bitty, finds herself at the top of the list of suspects for another murder in Holly Springs. It falls on Trinket, Bitty and some of the other Dixie Divas to clear Bitty's name. In the process of the investigation lives are at stake.
It may seem as though the plot is set up for a thriller or suspense novel. But the colorf...more
It may seem as though the plot is set up for a thriller or suspense novel. But the colorf...more
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My Look:
This book is the second title in the laid-back, Southern mystery series with a hilarious, glitzy and ditzy troupe of characters.
A race car driver is found shot; a diva's archenemy becomes the prime suspect. Putting their stilettos in the middle of this caper, the divas stage a get-together to dig up more dirt, but they unearth information that casts doubt on Naomi Spenser's guilt. And when Naomi dies, one of the divas...more
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This book is the second title in the laid-back, Southern mystery series with a hilarious, glitzy and ditzy troupe of characters.
A race car driver is found shot; a diva's archenemy becomes the prime suspect. Putting their stilettos in the middle of this caper, the divas stage a get-together to dig up more dirt, but they unearth information that casts doubt on Naomi Spenser's guilt. And when Naomi dies, one of the divas...more
I didn't really care for the first book in this series but I had already bought this one so decided to give it a chance. This series is just not for me. This seems to be the kind of thing I would like--a cozy mystery, funny southern women--but I just didn't care about the story or what was going on or how it was going to turn out. Brown writes long detailed descriptions of inane things ad nauseum--what people are wearing, what they are eating, how they take their tea, several paragraphs to descr...more
With the eccentricities and charm of the south, Drop Dead Divas is an amusing cozy mystery. This second book of the series has the Dixie Diva's, an exclusive group of mature women, once again trying to drag Bitty out of trouble. Bitty's late husband's girlfriends new fiance is murdered and she is placed in the frame, expecially when said girlfriend is also found strangled on her property. The police aren't moving fast enough so the Dixie Diva's decide to use their connections to investigate and...more
Woo hoo! Another hilarious divas book, Drop Dead Divas also has Trinket trying to keep Bitty out of trouble that her big mouth always seems to get her into. Yet again, much more of the adventure these ladies seem to thrive on and mysteries they slowly work on solving. All of the divas work well together and all of them have their own unique qualities they bring to the table. There is also a hint of romance in Drop Dead Divas which will keep you guessing, along with the mysteries they always seem...more
Drop Dead Divas by Virginia Brown
Bell Bridge Books, 2010
255 pages
Mystery; Contemporary
3/5 stars
Source: Received a free e-copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
When I requested this, I did not realize it was the second book in a series, which was unfortunate because there are many references to the murder and various happenings that somewhat confused me. I'm also very much not the target audience for this book, which I would describe as middle-aged Southern women like the main chara...more
Bell Bridge Books, 2010
255 pages
Mystery; Contemporary
3/5 stars
Source: Received a free e-copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
When I requested this, I did not realize it was the second book in a series, which was unfortunate because there are many references to the murder and various happenings that somewhat confused me. I'm also very much not the target audience for this book, which I would describe as middle-aged Southern women like the main chara...more
Fun read. The characters are starting to take shape and the reader is not as annoying as in the first book. There are some really fun cultural details in the book that remind me of growing up with a mom and dad born in the deep South: pimiento cheese sandwiches, sweet tea, fresh made lemonade! yum!
Storyline has a surprise ending, hints to the reader but we were all going somewhere else and wanting the really mean people to be guilty. Ha! As in life sometimes that isn't the case.
Storyline has a surprise ending, hints to the reader but we were all going somewhere else and wanting the really mean people to be guilty. Ha! As in life sometimes that isn't the case.
3.5 Stars
A very cute, if meandering story about a group of aging Southern Belles who always manage to find themselves at the center of trouble, much to the consternation of the police.
The two central characters Bitty and Trinket sparkle as they investigate a murder. The big selling point for these books is the snarky banter between the main characters, it's the main reason I love the Dixie Divas books as much as I do.
They fit quite comfortably into my definition of good fun.
A very cute, if meandering story about a group of aging Southern Belles who always manage to find themselves at the center of trouble, much to the consternation of the police.
The two central characters Bitty and Trinket sparkle as they investigate a murder. The big selling point for these books is the snarky banter between the main characters, it's the main reason I love the Dixie Divas books as much as I do.
They fit quite comfortably into my definition of good fun.
Drop Dead Divas by Virginia Brown is a humorous story about a women's group that find trouble everywhere they turn, legally. They keep the police station always hopping. Especially, the two main characters. This mystery kept me on the edge of my seat, but also made me laugh at the same time! It is a must read, especially for ladies!
Any book that starts with "Somebody should strangle that slut." is one I know I am really going to like, and this book did not disappoint. Having grown up in the south, I have really enjoyed Virginia Brown's Divas series. She has the southern belle pegged to a tee, so it makes it so enjoyable to read.
A ways back Amazon offered Dixie Divas as a freebie Kindle book so I gave it a try. I loved it enough to fork out real money for book two and it was worth the $10 spent. I sure am hoping there is a book three. Southern women are so weird and crazy, bless their hearts!
The story was actually pretty good once you get into it. I nearly didn't bother because of the copious amount of description of houses, furniture etc. There was far too much of it which made this book a slow read for the first few chapters, but I persevered and was glad I did. The characters are fun, and there is action and humour to keep you going. Not a bad little mystery.
First "Diva" book I have read - and found it to be really enjoyable. A group of divas think they can do better than the local police and they set out to solve a crime and find themselves deeper and deeper in trouble. The books makes you laugh, but holds your interest and keeps you wondering who is the murderer. Will definitely read another "Diva" book.
The characters were easy to remember from "Dixie Divas" by Virginia Brown. Enjoyed, but almost formulaic after really enjoying the first book
Aug 03, 2011
Jackie
added it
Second book in a wonderful new series by the author. More fun times w/ Bitty and all her wackiness!!! Hoping there is a book #3! :-)
This was a good book and has lots of humorous spots in it. Even laugh out loud moments. The only draw back, was some of the language was a little strong. Great book though!
There are a lot of references to the first book in this sequel, which is only a bad thing if you haven't read the first book or read it so long ago that you don't remember much from it. Otherwise, this one is just as good as the first!
Very fun read! Thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the plot.
I've really enjoyed these books and the antics of the characters.
I hope there are more of this series to come
Another fun read with just enough southern flavor to have a mint julep and ckicken and "dumplins" to go along.The characters in the Divas have a tendency to get murderd two by two and somehow the bellest belle of all is in the middle of it every time.I'm already looking forward to the third installment of the Divas' mayhem!
Just a fun read
Lots of fun! Quick cozy that takes your mind off the stresses in your life.
Good beach book - small town mystery with southeren charm mixed in!
These books are fun reads.
I read the first book and loved it. now this one is even better. great, fast read for the end of the semester. Made a great destresser for me. Can't wait to read the third and then her fourth. I love Bitty and Trinket! Virginia Brown makes the South come alive. Her books are full of laughs.
I enjoyed this book! it had laughs and a little suspense.
May 19, 2013
Phyllis
marked it as to-read
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Since writing her first romance novel in 1984, Virginia Brown has written nearly 50 romance novels. Many of her books have been nominated for Romantic Times' Reviewer's Choice, Career Achievement Award for Love and Laughter, and Career Achievement Award for Adventure. Her works regularly appear on national bestseller lists. Having written under several different names about historical eras such as...more
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