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The Burly-Q Girls: Book 1: 6 Vixens
When former burlesque dancers Dolly O’Dare and her friends discover that their manager, Ballard “Balls” Benedict, has skipped town with their retirement funds, there’s no stopping the irate troupe from converging on Las Vegas to track down the scoundrel. But to rack up enough dough to hire a private dick, the six dames must sell their life stories in a steamy, hilarious, and – yes – sweet tell-all book.
They’ll do whatever it takes to find Balls and get their money back. After all, at this point in their lives, they’ve got nothing to lose. But along the way they discover that the real treasures are in zany old friendships, quirky new acquaintances, and maybe even a second-chance romance or two.
Join the fun and fall in love with these wildly wonderful women in this first book in the Burly-Q Girls series. You may end up doing a little hoochie-coochie dance to become a Burly-Q Girl yourself.
This work of fiction was inspired by real-life stories told to the author by her burly-que friends.
They’ll do whatever it takes to find Balls and get their money back. After all, at this point in their lives, they’ve got nothing to lose. But along the way they discover that the real treasures are in zany old friendships, quirky new acquaintances, and maybe even a second-chance romance or two.
Join the fun and fall in love with these wildly wonderful women in this first book in the Burly-Q Girls series. You may end up doing a little hoochie-coochie dance to become a Burly-Q Girl yourself.
This work of fiction was inspired by real-life stories told to the author by her burly-que friends.
- GenresFictionContemporary
198 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 26, 2021
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About the author
Linda Hughes
66 books140 followersHappy endings and new beginnings - that's what Linda's books are all about. But not as you expect. Even better.
In Linda's novels, you're immersed in romantic adventure with enchanting history, surprising family secrets, and tittilating suspense. Many of her stories are dual-timeline, weaving together the past and the present. Linda likes to say she writes with grit, sizzle, and soul - and dashes of laugh-out-loud humor.
She has 23 novels and numerous writing awards. She's an Amazon 100 top seller. And, she holds a doctorate degree in adult learning that guides her in her meticulous research so that she can combine historical accuracy with fiction to bring you binge-worthy reading.
Browse around and find her books that are just right for you. She's delighted you're here.
In Linda's novels, you're immersed in romantic adventure with enchanting history, surprising family secrets, and tittilating suspense. Many of her stories are dual-timeline, weaving together the past and the present. Linda likes to say she writes with grit, sizzle, and soul - and dashes of laugh-out-loud humor.
She has 23 novels and numerous writing awards. She's an Amazon 100 top seller. And, she holds a doctorate degree in adult learning that guides her in her meticulous research so that she can combine historical accuracy with fiction to bring you binge-worthy reading.
Browse around and find her books that are just right for you. She's delighted you're here.
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April 15, 2023
Cute Read
I did enjoy the book. The first part was a little slow, truthfully I was not interested in reading numerous pages about the history of burlesque or to read all the old stars names being dropped. Maybe because I am 66 years old and this is not new information to me. But more likely because I am into the story, not a history recap. But once I got past all that background information, I enjoyed reading about these ladies lives, loves, and hardships. Life was tougher for some than others, but each had a unique and interesting story to tell. All were personable, people I would love to get to know. The reason I rated it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it wasn't the story I was expecting. I thought it would be mostly about tracking down their old manager and getting their money back, with a side of their personal histories in between raising hell to get their retirement funds. Instead, the book was mainly about their lives, with a trip here and there trying to find their old manager. Nothing got resolved regarding their retirement funds. Even so, I did enjoy their story, and have read the next two books in the series.
I did enjoy the book. The first part was a little slow, truthfully I was not interested in reading numerous pages about the history of burlesque or to read all the old stars names being dropped. Maybe because I am 66 years old and this is not new information to me. But more likely because I am into the story, not a history recap. But once I got past all that background information, I enjoyed reading about these ladies lives, loves, and hardships. Life was tougher for some than others, but each had a unique and interesting story to tell. All were personable, people I would love to get to know. The reason I rated it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it wasn't the story I was expecting. I thought it would be mostly about tracking down their old manager and getting their money back, with a side of their personal histories in between raising hell to get their retirement funds. Instead, the book was mainly about their lives, with a trip here and there trying to find their old manager. Nothing got resolved regarding their retirement funds. Even so, I did enjoy their story, and have read the next two books in the series.
May 1, 2023
Such a warm and cosy story, but it lacked momentum.
There was not much action, a lot of reminiscence, but the few times there were any actions, it was hilarious.
Unfortunately, it became too repetitive.
There was not much action, a lot of reminiscence, but the few times there were any actions, it was hilarious.
Unfortunately, it became too repetitive.
July 18, 2022
***Thank you NetGalley for sending me this ARC**
I wanted to enjoy this book going into it. I love historical fiction and burlesque has always been something I was curious about. But this book was not what I was looking for at all. It really felt like a handful of different stories that had been mushed together. The book plot I feel could have been fine on its own without the plot about finding the dude who had all their money. The characters felt too much like caricatures rather than real people. And all of the celebrity/historical figure name-dropping felt forced rather than natural to the story itself.
The writing and dialogue also really threw me off from the first few pages. Perhaps it was the vernacular chosen but I just couldn't mesh with it.
I wanted to enjoy this book going into it. I love historical fiction and burlesque has always been something I was curious about. But this book was not what I was looking for at all. It really felt like a handful of different stories that had been mushed together. The book plot I feel could have been fine on its own without the plot about finding the dude who had all their money. The characters felt too much like caricatures rather than real people. And all of the celebrity/historical figure name-dropping felt forced rather than natural to the story itself.
The writing and dialogue also really threw me off from the first few pages. Perhaps it was the vernacular chosen but I just couldn't mesh with it.
February 16, 2023
Dolly and her friends, Ginger and Merry, agree to form a plan retrieving their retirement funds. Further women assist: Annie, Betty, and Layla. However, the story focuses on the women's past and their journey as burlesque dances as they speak to James. Therefore, there are segments of the book that seemingly go back in time, but this is not always obvious. Some dates are marked, switching between 1945 and present day 1995 for example.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 6, 2022
This was a hard decision to rate this either 2 or 3 stars. The three stars is four the treatment of the women. Ms. Hughes did an excellent job at humanizing this women and not making their age a prop in the story. The two stars was the emphasis on dialogue in place of developing mood. I am looking forward to discovering who that Navy seaman was.
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March 4, 2022
Picture it...The Golden Girls, plus two additional ladies, if they had been Burlesque dancers in they're younger days! The story has both hilarious and touching moments in it. It is well written with great characters. I'm glad I received this as a giveaway from GoodReads. It is definitely worth the read.
January 23, 2023
This was a very entertaining story and informative, too. The history of burlesque as well as the how each of the dancers became dancers captured my attention from first page to last. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series.
April 21, 2023
This book has a very cute storyline. There were a few grammatical errors that distracted me at the beginning of the book but it got better as it went on. There are also several characters which can be confusing at first. Otherwise, this was a fairly easy reading level and a quick read.
January 7, 2024
not particularly entertaining, a few chuckles but that’s all honestly. there didn’t seem to be much driving the book, just feels like a really long recap of an acquaintance’s weekend or something. there were a few grammar errors that threw me off also.
October 14, 2025
October 2025
Kindle edition
Another one off the TBR, think this was a freebie from Stuff your kindle day. Not my thing. Elderly ladies reminiscing about the past for a book, whilst chasing down the man that took their money. Struggled to get into the story.
Kindle edition
Another one off the TBR, think this was a freebie from Stuff your kindle day. Not my thing. Elderly ladies reminiscing about the past for a book, whilst chasing down the man that took their money. Struggled to get into the story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 8, 2022
I enjoyed the look back in time.
January 6, 2023
Burlesque
Four older ladies relive their glory days of performing and traveling as dancers. Each one has a unique story that tells how and why they performed.
Four older ladies relive their glory days of performing and traveling as dancers. Each one has a unique story that tells how and why they performed.
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