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Dixie Divas (Dixie Divas #1)
by
Virginia Brown (Goodreads Author)
"You found my philandering ex-husband?" Bitty asked. "Where? Mexico? Paris? In Tupelo with a cocktail waitress?"
"In your closet," I answered. "Dead."
"In your closet," I answered. "Dead."
Break out the hoop skirts and the zinfandel. The Divas are on the case.
Wine. Chocolate. Transvestite strippers. Just another good-time get-together for the Dixie Divas of historic Holly Springs, Mississippi, where moonlight
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Published
August 24th 2010
by BelleBooks, Inc.
(first published June 1st 2009)
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Bittie and Trinket Truevine are cousins and best friends. Trinket lives at home with her "elderly" parents who are more active than many 30 year olds. She is divorced and between jobs. Bittie has been divorced 4 times and has done very well financially with each successive divorce. Bittie is a true "southern belle". She knows exactly how to get what she wants from anyone...especially men...at any time. Right now, she wants General Sanders to agree to put his home on the list for the historical h...more
Silly but cute cozy mystery/southern chick lit. Trinket Truevine returns to her small Mississippi hometown and gets caught up in a mystery with her best friend Bittie.
Some of the descriptions and jokes were a little repetitive and the author had that annoying habit of explaining references. Make a reference, the reader will get it or won't; if it has to be explained it loses its charm. For example, there were several references to Gone With the Wind and every single time, the reference was made...more
Some of the descriptions and jokes were a little repetitive and the author had that annoying habit of explaining references. Make a reference, the reader will get it or won't; if it has to be explained it loses its charm. For example, there were several references to Gone With the Wind and every single time, the reference was made...more
Eureka Truevine has moved back home to the small town of Cherry Hill, Mississippi after the divorcing her husband to care for her mother and father. In Cherry Hill, Eureka can be herself. Everyone there calls her Trinket. Cherry Hill isn’t that far from Holly Springs.
Every April the town of Holly Springs hosts a tour of restored, historical houses. Trinket’s good friend, Bitty Hollandale is the biggest promoter of these tours. She just loves a really good historical home. This is why she plans...more
Every April the town of Holly Springs hosts a tour of restored, historical houses. Trinket’s good friend, Bitty Hollandale is the biggest promoter of these tours. She just loves a really good historical home. This is why she plans...more
Don't expect a normal mystery. This book is really more about the "character" than the mystery.
What I enjoyed:
* The characters were pretty interesting.
* Jackson Lee, I'd say I want him as my attorney if ever needed, but then I'd be selling out my love and respect of John Lloyd Branson.
What could have been better:
* The book was too long and too descriptive. I just don't care that much about what is in a room or what people are wearing. It took me 5 days to read this and that was because there was...more
What I enjoyed:
* The characters were pretty interesting.
* Jackson Lee, I'd say I want him as my attorney if ever needed, but then I'd be selling out my love and respect of John Lloyd Branson.
What could have been better:
* The book was too long and too descriptive. I just don't care that much about what is in a room or what people are wearing. It took me 5 days to read this and that was because there was...more
I couldn't decide between 2 and 3 stars for this one. It is set in Mississippi so has the southern charm I enjoy. Characters named Bitty, Trinket, Kit Coltrane and Jackson Lee, who drink Mint Juleps and sweet tea, use humor to get through life and find the murderer. The writing was just okay, the author used cliche's as 'old as the hills' and wrote them like they were new and never before heard. The plot was a little weak and I didn't care at all about the romance, which is interesting because t...more
Oh, Southern Fiction. It's good, it's bad, it's silly, it can be spot-on and it can be so over exaggerated that I want to scream. This one fell somewhere in the middle of all that for me. If you are looking for some insightful piece of fiction, you can easily skip this one. It's not about teaching you something. It's about making you laugh and making you roll your eyes all at once.
I will say that I was not in love with most of the characters. I found some of them to be SO annoying and so over ex...more
I will say that I was not in love with most of the characters. I found some of them to be SO annoying and so over ex...more
I'm normally a romance nut, but I thought I'd give Dixie Divas a try. I'm so glad I did. I found it delightfully quirky and humorous. Trinket and her cousin Bitty are always getting into trouble, no matter how hard Trinket tries to keep Bitty out of it. Their antics are not only funny, but surprisingly mysterious and ingenious. Although it's basically a mystery, there's always a hint of romance in the air and some close-knit friendships that are truly heartwarming. The ladies of Dixie Divas are...more
Trinket has returned to Holly Springs, MS to help her parents in their old age. She quickly discovers that they only really need help with their numerous pets as they take off on cruises up the Mississippi River. With time on her hands, Trinket can now get reacquainted with her cousin, Bitty, and the rest of the Dixie Divas, all Southern Belles. All seems to be going well until Bitty's ex husband turns up dead and Bitty is the prime suspect.
At its heart, this is a murder mystery, but it's really...more
At its heart, this is a murder mystery, but it's really...more
Reading this book was like traveling a sine wave between 2 and 3 stars. While reading this book, I cycled through a few states:
In the end, I'm not entirely sure what the motive(s) for the crime(s) were. Seriously. You'd think that'd be clear, wouldn't you? However, it's an enjoyable read if you'r...more
"Hahaha, this is amusing!"
"Do grown women really act like that?"
"Are you kidding me??"
"What a fun read! I love these characters!"
"Haven't we covered this ground in detail before?"
"What just happened?!?"
In the end, I'm not entirely sure what the motive(s) for the crime(s) were. Seriously. You'd think that'd be clear, wouldn't you? However, it's an enjoyable read if you'r...more
Murder Mystery With Comedic Mayhem
This is a well-written mystery, with plenty of comedic mayhem thrown in. The Southern flavor used to provide a foundation for the story was highly entertaining. And I loved the wine and chocolate parties. ~grin~
Despite the main character's appeal (Trinket - born Eureka Truevine - has plenty of entertaining internal dialogue), I have to say that my favorite character in this story was actually Bitty (born Elisabeth Truevine). Her southern charm and antics through...more
This is a well-written mystery, with plenty of comedic mayhem thrown in. The Southern flavor used to provide a foundation for the story was highly entertaining. And I loved the wine and chocolate parties. ~grin~
Despite the main character's appeal (Trinket - born Eureka Truevine - has plenty of entertaining internal dialogue), I have to say that my favorite character in this story was actually Bitty (born Elisabeth Truevine). Her southern charm and antics through...more
When Bitty's ex-husband is murdered rather than calling the police she enlists the help of her friend Trinket to hide the body while they come up with a plan for the aforementioned deceased to be found somewhere other than Bitty's closet.
But the body appears to be a boomerang and every time they take it somewhere it ends up back in Bitty's house. The police find the body and Bitty is looking well and truly guilty. Trinket and Bitty need to find the real killer and save the day.
This book is min...more
But the body appears to be a boomerang and every time they take it somewhere it ends up back in Bitty's house. The police find the body and Bitty is looking well and truly guilty. Trinket and Bitty need to find the real killer and save the day.
This book is min...more
This is one of those books that takes getting half way through to really love it. I would give 3 stars to the first half and 5 to the last half so will settle on total of 4. It's funny in the way that only a book written about southern women can be. Perhaps because I'm from the south it feels very familiar to me. Anyone that wonders what it's like to be woman from the south should read it. While I see myself more as Trinkett than Bitty I have to admit that I've always wanted to be more like Bitt...more
What a fun read this book was! Dixie Divas is just down right funny! Trinket and Bitty are the southern Stephanie Plum and Lula. Funnier because if you have spent any time in any small city or town you have probably met someone very close to these ladies. When Trinket moves back home to the small, Mississippi town she grew up in, she plans on caring for her elderly parents after her divorce. However, her parents are reliving their teenage years and her cousin, Bitty, is the one who needs her hel...more
Dixie Divas
Virginia Brown
Bell Bridge Books, June 2009
ISBN 9780982175651
Trade Paperback
Murder in Holly Springs, Mississippi? That’s not exactly a frequent event but, being a small town, Holly Springs has no shortage of scandal and whispering. Some might say the victim deserved it but, when Eureka “Trinket” Truevine finds the body, it takes a particular kind of grit to serve sweet tea to the police officers sitting in Bitty Hollandale’s parlor. They’re looking into the disappearance of Bitty’s ex-...more
Virginia Brown
Bell Bridge Books, June 2009
ISBN 9780982175651
Trade Paperback
Murder in Holly Springs, Mississippi? That’s not exactly a frequent event but, being a small town, Holly Springs has no shortage of scandal and whispering. Some might say the victim deserved it but, when Eureka “Trinket” Truevine finds the body, it takes a particular kind of grit to serve sweet tea to the police officers sitting in Bitty Hollandale’s parlor. They’re looking into the disappearance of Bitty’s ex-...more
3 star, southern, cozy mystery.
On my second try (the first was an unwieldy galley copy), I really enjoyed this book. The characters were colorful. The main protagonist, Trinket was a bit self-depricating, but in a dry humor sort of way. She also did not give herself enough credit for her sharp tongue. I frequently found myself laughing out loud at her quick quips. Her sidekick and cousin, Bitty, was indeed a very humorous and bubbly personality. It proved a nice contrast and counterbalance. Most...more
On my second try (the first was an unwieldy galley copy), I really enjoyed this book. The characters were colorful. The main protagonist, Trinket was a bit self-depricating, but in a dry humor sort of way. She also did not give herself enough credit for her sharp tongue. I frequently found myself laughing out loud at her quick quips. Her sidekick and cousin, Bitty, was indeed a very humorous and bubbly personality. It proved a nice contrast and counterbalance. Most...more
"You found my philandering ex-husband?" Bitty asked. "Where? Mexico? Paris? In Tupelo with a cocktail waitress?" "In your closet," I answered. "Dead." Break out the hoop skirts and the zinfandel. The Divas are on the case. Wine. Chocolate. Transvestite strippers. Just another good-time get-together for the Dixie Divas of historic Holly Springs, Mississippi, where moonlight and magnolias mingle with delicious smalltown scandal. But Eureka "Trinket" Truevine, the newest Diva, gets more than she ba...more
With a 5 for character, a 3 for suspense and a 2 for the resolution of the mystery, I'd rate this book a solid 3.5!
Trinket Truvine is a cynical, loving, hoot and a half. Her best friend/cousin Bitty is a pain in the butt! With the help of the other Dixie Divas along the way, I think this will be a fun cozy mystery series. My only complaint was the ending. The "Who" in "Who Dun It" made very little sense, as there was no reason for the culprit to act in that manner. The reason given feels like a...more
Trinket Truvine is a cynical, loving, hoot and a half. Her best friend/cousin Bitty is a pain in the butt! With the help of the other Dixie Divas along the way, I think this will be a fun cozy mystery series. My only complaint was the ending. The "Who" in "Who Dun It" made very little sense, as there was no reason for the culprit to act in that manner. The reason given feels like a...more
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A fun little mystery but definitely not deep. Strange things are happening in Holly Springs, Mississippi! Dead bodies turn up in the strangest places and no one ever sees anything! Lots of people get hit over the head and convienently lose consciousness without seeing or hearing a thing! The Divas are a group of friends who get together to drink, dish and watch male strippers. If this sounds like you thing, this is the book for you!
Dixie Divas by Virginia Brown is the second book of the Diva mystery series. It will keep you laughing but at the edge of your seat.. This mystery story is about a women's group that find trouble everywhere they turn. Especially, the two main characters. There seems to be an ex-husbands dead body that just keeps showing up throughout the story. Will the body ever find the way to the cemetery! It is a must read, especially for ladies!
This will go with many others on a favorite author list. Being raised in Mississippi, living in Tupelo and now Memphis the book touches on many of my favorite things. Reading her story and seeing the places and hearing the stories I've heard about my entire life made me feel I was part of he story line. I would highly recommend this book to everyone. It is fiction however, the places and pilgrimage are very real.
I hope everyone who reads twill enjoy the book as much as I did.
I hope everyone who reads twill enjoy the book as much as I did.
Feb 12, 2013
Suzie Fullmer
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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I bought this for a $1 on my Nook so I didn't have extremely high expectations. I was very pleasantly surprised. Trinket and Bitty, two 50-something cousins who are both divorced, stumble into a mystery when Bitty's ex-husband is murdered. There were moments when I laughed out loud. The mystery itself is secondary to the story of the two women and their experiences growing up in a southern town.
Southern Gentleman's Review.
Charming likable characters, truly representative of Southern Belles, comically so in their early fifties. Accurate capture of the local area and it's color (I lived near Holly Springs, Mississippi for about 8 years).
Hilarious situations. Held my interest, kept turning pages (clicking my Kindle) not wanting to stop, anxious to know what's around the next corner.
Charming likable characters, truly representative of Southern Belles, comically so in their early fifties. Accurate capture of the local area and it's color (I lived near Holly Springs, Mississippi for about 8 years).
Hilarious situations. Held my interest, kept turning pages (clicking my Kindle) not wanting to stop, anxious to know what's around the next corner.
While this doesn't have a sophisticated mystery plot that doesn't matter....I was laughing out loud throughout this book. As a girl from the South, I understood some of the idiosyncrises that come from that region and the author was spot on. The dialogue was hilarious...in some ways it reminded me of the quick, back-and-forth banter from the tv show 'The Gilmore Girls'. I will pick up the next book in the series in hopes of more laughs.
this book started S-L-O-W until the half-way mark, then finally picked up speed. The author felt it necessary to expand on the virtues of Southern women; the South and the town of Holly Woods to the point of excess!! Once the story started moving, it was great, the reviews on book #2 is the same S-L-O-W going cuz the author brings the reader up to date on the LAST book.......
This was okay. It's a little like fast food, like a big mac - it sounds good, but isn't really as good as the picture and advertising make you think it will be. But hey, it was cheap. I knew pretty much what I was getting into. And I was pleasantly entertained, so I guess it met my expectations. Not something I would go out of my way to read again, but as empty calories go, it wasn't too bad.
Trinket and Bitty (yes, the names really are that awful!) are caught up in a murder mystery involving a pot of chicken and dumplings, a statue of General Grant, a dog, a mule, and a bunch of women calling themselves the Dixie Divas.
It was a free download for my kindle, what can I say? Characters and plot are silly but fun. A quick read but nothing outstanding.
It was a free download for my kindle, what can I say? Characters and plot are silly but fun. A quick read but nothing outstanding.
This is a pretty good introduction to a possible series. I found it reminiscent of the the "Sister Mysteries" by Anne George. I loved the historical slant as well as the light tone. It's always fun to be "in on" the beginning of a new series. I am not familiar with Virginia Brown, although she has already written a number of romances.
i see that this doesn't get very good reviews. while it is ridiculous, it is so funny. you have to imagine the southern accents. in my head the main character is the personality of christine boransky's character in sybil in the body of kristin chenoweth. if you do these two things, you will be laughing out loud.
Cutesy, cozy whodunit. A little hard to follow all of the characters as there are lots of them - but I've had a head cold all week, so that might just be me. I didn't foresee the culprit, so that was a plus, but again, might be due to the cold meds.... Loved the self deprecating humor with the first person point of view.
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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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