Yankee Doodle Dixie

Name: Yankee Doodle Dixie
Brand: Blackstone Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Author: Lisa Patton
ISBN: 9781481590105

Author: Lisa Patton

Narrator: Marguerite Gavin

Unabridged: 9 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

Published: 11/08/2011

Categories: Fiction, Women, Humorous

Synopsis

A charmingly funny testament to second chances in life and love from the acclaimed author of Whistlin’ Dixie in a Nor’easterLisa Patton won the hearts of readers with her book Whistlin’ Dixie in a Nor’easter, which became a sleeper-success. Building on a smashing debut, Lisa’s poised to go to the next level—because whether in Vermont snow or in Memphis heat, Dixie heroine Leelee Satterfield is never too far from misadventure, calamity—and ultimately, love.Having watched her life turn into a nor’easter, thirty-four-year-old Leelee Satterfield is back home in the South, ready to pick back up where she left off. But that’s a task easier said than done. Leelee, a single mom, still dreaming of the Vermonter who stole her heart, and accompanied by her three best friends who pepper her with advice, nudging, and peach daiquiris, opens another restaurant and learns she has to prove herself yet again. Fans of women’s fiction will delight in this novel filled with heart and humor.

About Lisa Patton

Lisa Patton is a Memphis native who spent three years as a Vermont innkeeper until the sub-zero winters drove her back down South. A former promotion director for both radio and television in Memphis, she also worked as a manager of the Historic Orpheum Theatre. She has over twenty years’ experience working in the music and entertainment business, including several years with five-time Grammy Award winner Michael McDonald. A graduate of the University of Alabama, she guides walking tours of historic downtown Franklin, her hometown in Tennessee.

About Marguerite Gavin

Marguerite Gavin has recorded more than three hundred audiobooks. She is a winner of both AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly Listen-Up awards. She lives with her family around Washington, DC.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah Beth on July 22, 2011

I won this book as a first reads giveaway on Goodreads. To preface my review, this novel is the sequel to an earlier novel by Lisa Patton, which I have not read, so that may have skewed my perspective somewhat. When I first received this novel, I took a glance at it and automatically assumed that it......more

Goodreads review by Phyllis on January 14, 2015

This is not a literary piece that will live on through the ages and become a classic. It IS an entertaining way to spend an afternoon on the beach or a cold rainy day. I didn't feel the need to pick apart the book as some of the other reviews. This is a book that feels a bit like a Lifetime Movie so......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on June 14, 2020

I enjoyed the first book in this series, Whistlin Dixie in a Nor'easter, so I was eager to get my hands on this one. It was just... Meh. First of all, there seem to be some timeline inconsistencies regarding the main character's age and some events of her childhood. Secondly, the characteristics tha......more

Goodreads review by Megan on April 26, 2016

I felt a little annoyed at the bait and switch of the series. The first book is about how a youngish middle aged mom, LeeLee, reinvents her life after her husband uproots the family to follow his dream. It was not a deep introspective, but a light, fun (and a bit basic) read showing the power of fri......more

Goodreads review by Andrea on February 28, 2015

In my opinion this was a light, entertaining read, just like the first one. No better, no worse. It had an engaging plot line, some fun escapades and adventures, and was a nice light read. Yes, LeeLee's nickname totally didn't fit her, Riley's speech impediment was completely irritating, LeeLee defi......more

Quotes

“Southern to the core…funny to the bone. In Lisa Patton’s new novel she proves that we can go home again, and in many cases we should.” Fannie Flagg, New York Times bestselling author

“Yankee Doodle Dixie oozes Southern charm. From the delightfully witty dialogue and captivating characters, Ms. Patton’s writing shines in this story about home, friendship, and second chances…So pull up a chair and stay a while.” Karen White, New York Times bestselling author

“Fast and funny, with enough backstory to keep new readers from getting lost.” Booklist

“Filled with Southern charm and eccentric characters, this eagerly awaited sequel is sure to please.” Library Journal

“Leaves us laughing, crying, and definitely wanting more!” Susan Gregg Gilmore, author of Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen