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Going Home to Dixie
The small town of Gemini, Georgia is all abuzz about hometown boy Creighton Wellington’s nuptials to a highly pretentious “Pamela-not Pam” of a well-to-do Birmingham family. Buzz Central is The High Point of Beauty hair salon owned by Dixie Harper who happens to be the mother of Creighton’s ex sweetheart, Brandy. In order to forget Creighton, Brandy attended NYU, moved to Alaska, and then to Key West. Back in Gemini, Brandy’s cousin, Frangelico Reeves, and jet setter Fi Lipscomb are also faced with their own star crossed love affairs.
As fate would have it, Brandy returns home to renovate her mother’s 1950’s era kitchen the same week as her ex-boyfriend Creighton’s engagement party at his family’s estate “Allegra”. The engagement party of the year is suddenly changed to the wedding of the year. The whole town is ensnared in the twists and tangles of old flames, late-night happenings at “Fran’s Booze and Bands” bar, and salon gossip. Throw in the president of the Magnolia Garden Club – Miss Evelyn Wellington, Bobbie Lee Whitt - “Miss Plains Peanut”, and “Lucky”, a homoSEKshul according to Miss Evelyn, who happens to be Gemini’s triple-threat cosmetologist, wedding director, and pageant coach, and you’ve got comedy, romance, suspense, and a southern novel to capture your heart.
If you like the novels of Mary Kay Andrews, Jennifer Crusie, or Jill Connor Browne’s Sweet Potato Queens, you’ll love Going Home to Dixie!
As fate would have it, Brandy returns home to renovate her mother’s 1950’s era kitchen the same week as her ex-boyfriend Creighton’s engagement party at his family’s estate “Allegra”. The engagement party of the year is suddenly changed to the wedding of the year. The whole town is ensnared in the twists and tangles of old flames, late-night happenings at “Fran’s Booze and Bands” bar, and salon gossip. Throw in the president of the Magnolia Garden Club – Miss Evelyn Wellington, Bobbie Lee Whitt - “Miss Plains Peanut”, and “Lucky”, a homoSEKshul according to Miss Evelyn, who happens to be Gemini’s triple-threat cosmetologist, wedding director, and pageant coach, and you’ve got comedy, romance, suspense, and a southern novel to capture your heart.
If you like the novels of Mary Kay Andrews, Jennifer Crusie, or Jill Connor Browne’s Sweet Potato Queens, you’ll love Going Home to Dixie!
233 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 9, 2013
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About the author
Alicia Lane Dutton
26 books4 followersAlicia Lane Dutton has a Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology and happens to be married to a Marine. She has worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Zoo Atlanta, is a certified paralegal and a certified histotechnologist. Other jobs include pageant coach, and high school drama teacher. She founded Albany's Junior Theatre where she was a director for seven years. In addition to her books "Going Home to Dixie", "Southern Sirens", and "Wedding Themed Comedic Monologues for Women", Alicia has also written "Southern Sirens, the play" and two musicals, "Dixie's High Point of Beauty" and "Wedding Belles".
Alicia is from Tuscaloosa, Alabama and is proud of her southern roots. After living in Berlin, Alaska, Key West, Atlanta, and New Orleans, she currently resides near Dahlonega, Georgia where she spends way too much time picking up remnants of shoes, books, electronics, and furniture her Samoyed "Iceman" has "played" with.
"I believe we will hear a lot more from Alicia. She's definitely got what it takes. Who knows? She might be the next Beth Henley."-Americus Times-Recorder
Alicia is from Tuscaloosa, Alabama and is proud of her southern roots. After living in Berlin, Alaska, Key West, Atlanta, and New Orleans, she currently resides near Dahlonega, Georgia where she spends way too much time picking up remnants of shoes, books, electronics, and furniture her Samoyed "Iceman" has "played" with.
"I believe we will hear a lot more from Alicia. She's definitely got what it takes. Who knows? She might be the next Beth Henley."-Americus Times-Recorder
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Displaying 1 - 22 of 22 reviews
May 22, 2021
Lots of potential but missed the mark. A lot of random paragraphs thrown together. A good editor could tighten it and make it stronger. Spelling errors had me shaking my head. I live in a small Southern town like Gemini, but I can assure you there aren’t many successful business owners under 40 so Gemini is Utopia for the young.
March 28, 2022
Funny book on love and life in small southern towns
Creighton and Brandy had been high school sweethearts but life intervened. He headed to medical school in Georgia and she headed to New York knowing a long distance relationship lasting through college and medical school was not likely to.last so.she broke up before the end of high school. Fast forward 7 years. Brandy hated New York and studying Engineering so she dropped out and headed to Alaska, hated the cold and moved back to Georgia. She now lives in Atlanta but is home to remodel her mother's kitchen and help style hair for an upcoming wedding. The high school bf comes back with a fiancee who turns into a bridezilla . Great story with happy ending !
Creighton and Brandy had been high school sweethearts but life intervened. He headed to medical school in Georgia and she headed to New York knowing a long distance relationship lasting through college and medical school was not likely to.last so.she broke up before the end of high school. Fast forward 7 years. Brandy hated New York and studying Engineering so she dropped out and headed to Alaska, hated the cold and moved back to Georgia. She now lives in Atlanta but is home to remodel her mother's kitchen and help style hair for an upcoming wedding. The high school bf comes back with a fiancee who turns into a bridezilla . Great story with happy ending !
February 12, 2020
This was a light-hearted, enjoyable. and humorous read! It’s always entertaining to read about all the different characters that make up a small town and of course those that want to get far away from their small town roots to the "big city" only to come home feeling bound to their roots. For any of you who grew up in the South, you will greatly appreciate this read.
One of my favorite lines from the story. “What I’ve found is that it isn’t geography which makes you happy. It isn’t the scenery, the history, the museums, and the culture. It’s the people you surround yourself with daily that make you happy.”
One of my favorite lines from the story. “What I’ve found is that it isn’t geography which makes you happy. It isn’t the scenery, the history, the museums, and the culture. It’s the people you surround yourself with daily that make you happy.”
October 31, 2019
I loved the characters in this book and how they interacted with each other. I think the author did a great job describing the dynamics of all the various friendships. I enjoyed the first 3/4 of the book, but the end is seriously lacking. The details describing the geography of the area get a little boring- like words were just being used to fill the pages towards the end the book. Then all the important parts of the story are crammed into one chapter and it ends fairly abruptly.
May 29, 2021
Lovely
Read about hairdresser extraordinaire Dixie and her small town. Her Daughter comes back to renovate her mum’s kitchen. Read the trials as the main characters find their happiness
Read about hairdresser extraordinaire Dixie and her small town. Her Daughter comes back to renovate her mum’s kitchen. Read the trials as the main characters find their happiness
July 15, 2021
Cute Southern Story
I'm a sucker for southern novels and this one did not disappoint. It had the right amount of southern charm, gossip and surprise ending to make it a quick summer read.
I'm a sucker for southern novels and this one did not disappoint. It had the right amount of southern charm, gossip and surprise ending to make it a quick summer read.
March 14, 2022
A fun book
Being a Southern Lady born and breed in a small town located in Eastern North Carolina I found this book to be both entertaining and captures true southern values and charm.
Being a Southern Lady born and breed in a small town located in Eastern North Carolina I found this book to be both entertaining and captures true southern values and charm.
October 1, 2022
nope
Sorry. Not my cup of tea. Way to long and the dialogue was nonsensical and went on and on. I wanted something light and funny because I read so much heavy stuff. This novel was not for me.
Sorry. Not my cup of tea. Way to long and the dialogue was nonsensical and went on and on. I wanted something light and funny because I read so much heavy stuff. This novel was not for me.
August 3, 2023
true Southern romance
Being from Birmingham, Alabama, like Pamela-not Pam, I enjoyed the references to places I am familiar with. The characters are caricatures of people I’ve known. Thoroughly enjoyed this book!
Being from Birmingham, Alabama, like Pamela-not Pam, I enjoyed the references to places I am familiar with. The characters are caricatures of people I’ve known. Thoroughly enjoyed this book!
January 7, 2026
Totally the South
Oh my, love the story and characters! Being from the South, Alicia catches the area and people perfectly!! Thank you for reminding me of how Wonderful and Amazing the people and the South is!!
Oh my, love the story and characters! Being from the South, Alicia catches the area and people perfectly!! Thank you for reminding me of how Wonderful and Amazing the people and the South is!!
March 6, 2020
Good
This is one where people in a small town try to help the mother of the son have a party for her son who.
This is one where people in a small town try to help the mother of the son have a party for her son who.
October 27, 2020
You will REALLY enjoy this onr
I have never read a book that made me smile more than this one. Well written and a great storyline. Don't miss this one and hope she writes many more.
I have never read a book that made me smile more than this one. Well written and a great storyline. Don't miss this one and hope she writes many more.
August 5, 2022
Ended to abrupt.
October 5, 2022
Not as funny as expected
This was not as funny as I expected it to be. It was long and drawn out. It had too much flip flopping between characters.
This was not as funny as I expected it to be. It was long and drawn out. It had too much flip flopping between characters.
November 22, 2024
Hilarious
I enjoyed the characters and shenanigans going on in this story. It’s a pleasure to read a laugh out loud book.
I enjoyed the characters and shenanigans going on in this story. It’s a pleasure to read a laugh out loud book.
April 8, 2016
Truly a visit home!
If your a GRITS, like I proudly am, you will think this book is a "hoot" and if your from the South then you also will understand my description. I did not know this was originally a play (or was it a musical, which would be even better) because I would love to see it performed. I related to these characters. Heck, I am related to many just like them and grew up with people just like the rest of them. This book was like a visit home! If your from the South, you will get a huge laugh out of this book. If your from the North, it will probably just confirm what you have heard about people from the South! LOL
If your a GRITS, like I proudly am, you will think this book is a "hoot" and if your from the South then you also will understand my description. I did not know this was originally a play (or was it a musical, which would be even better) because I would love to see it performed. I related to these characters. Heck, I am related to many just like them and grew up with people just like the rest of them. This book was like a visit home! If your from the South, you will get a huge laugh out of this book. If your from the North, it will probably just confirm what you have heard about people from the South! LOL
July 15, 2016
Going Home to Dixie
This was a cute story and had very lovable characters; however, it had multiple grammatical errors, ended abruptly, and the story line was all over the place. I was a little disappointed having paid for this book. If it's on Kindle Unlimited, go for it. It's worth the time for the characters and humorous Southern dialogue.
This was a cute story and had very lovable characters; however, it had multiple grammatical errors, ended abruptly, and the story line was all over the place. I was a little disappointed having paid for this book. If it's on Kindle Unlimited, go for it. It's worth the time for the characters and humorous Southern dialogue.
November 1, 2014
Cute,funny
I love this book. It adequately describes how most people look down on the southern way of life. The characters are realistic and adequately show that southerners are Not just a bunch of backwards hicks.
I love this book. It adequately describes how most people look down on the southern way of life. The characters are realistic and adequately show that southerners are Not just a bunch of backwards hicks.
May 15, 2016
Interesting characters
This was a cute story set in Georgia. The author fully describes the characters and each situation in detail which makes it interesting and allows the reader to understand things full circle.
This was a cute story set in Georgia. The author fully describes the characters and each situation in detail which makes it interesting and allows the reader to understand things full circle.
December 4, 2014
A tale fit for the south
I loved this book I was constantly smiling when.I read it.this story made me so happy I read the whole thing in one sitting.
I loved this book I was constantly smiling when.I read it.this story made me so happy I read the whole thing in one sitting.
June 30, 2015
Southern Humor
Love the characters that make this book so much fun to read. A thoroughly relaxing summer read on a lazy afternoon!
Love the characters that make this book so much fun to read. A thoroughly relaxing summer read on a lazy afternoon!
January 4, 2017
Love the South!
Love reading books about the south. It was a fun book to read and one where the good guys win!
Love reading books about the south. It was a fun book to read and one where the good guys win!
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