Southern belle Leelee Satterfield leaves her beloved Memphis, Tennessee, to follow her husband's dream of managing a quaint Vermont inn. But when they arrive, young daughters and ancient Yorkie in tow, they discover pretty fast that there's a truckload of things nobody tells you about Vermont until you live there. When Leelee is left swindled and snowbound, she's forced to confront the true depth of her Southern grit in this foreign town. "Funny, heartfelt, and loaded with southern charm, Lisa Patton's debut brims with pluck and is filled with memorable characters." "In Patton's plucky debut…[readers] will inevitably adore Leelee as she weathers each storm, gaining backbone while simultaneously shedding the helpless princess persona… Patton's novel delivers on its feel-good moments and inspiring fantasies of finally making it on your own." "Sure to please Adriana Trigiani and Fannie Flagg fans. Filled with colorful characters who prove the South has nothing on the North when it comes to eccentrics…this will have readers eagerly awaiting the sequel." "This sassy, lighthearted romp twists and turns toward a conclusion that is not at all foregone, but is immensely satisfying. Dixie chicks and damn Yankees alike will enjoy seeing the world through Leelee's eyes." "[A] wonderfully heartbreaking yet hilarious journey of self-enlightenment. Whistlin' Dixie is truly a page-turner from beginning to end." "An amusing, touching novel about a steel magnolia who faces an extreme culture clash and must decide if she wants to set down roots in red clay or snow. Whistlin' in Dixie in a Nor'easter is a fabulous, feel-good read."
