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Domestic Equalizers #4
Don't Make Me Choose Between You and My Shoes
New York City is miles from Salt Lick, Texas, in more ways than one, but Debbie Sue Overstreet and Edwina Perkins-Martin are rarin' to go. The best friends/beauty shop owners/private-eye partners have been offered an all-expense-paid trip to the National Association of Private Investigators convention in the Big Apple. Debbie Sue sees the invitation as validation, but Edwina has one to get her feet into a pair of super-glam designer shoes, not easily had back home. Yee-haw! As a sign of things to come, the two Texas tornadoes don't even get out of the state without causing pandemonium at the Dallas airport. And once they land in the Big City they meet Celina, a small-town librarian who's broke and bereft from getting robbed, and Cher, an amiable "working girl" with a heart of gold. Taking them under their wings, they head right for trouble as Edwina nearly starts a riot in the hotel bar. But the Big Apple hasn't seen nothin' yet! While helping shy Celina hook up with a hunky young police detective, the Domestic Equalizers bumble their way into a murder investigation that could end up leaving Debbie Sue deceased and Edwina stone-cold in her new Jimmy Choos!
309 pages, Hardback
First published January 1, 2008
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Dixie Cash
17 books241 followersDixie Cash is the pen name of Texas-born sisters Pam Cumbie and Jeffery McClanahan, a dynamic duo known for their humorous, character-driven novels set in the American South. Raised in rural West Texas among a colorful cast of cowboys, cowgirls, and larger-than-life personalities, the sisters blend Pam’s zany humor with Jeffery’s dry wit to create laugh-out-loud stories full of charm and heart. Deeply rooted in the world of country western music and small-town life, their collaborative writing brings Southern flair and comedic storytelling to the page. Pam lives in the Fort Worth/Dallas Metroplex, while Jeffery resides in a small town nearby.
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May 30, 2008
Reviewed for queuemyreview.com; book release: June 2008
How can any red-blooded woman pass up a book with the title “Don’t Make Me Choose Between You and My Shoes”? The latest offering by Dixie Cash is a hilarious caper starring two of the most unlikely private eyes you’d ever want to meet: Debbie Sue Overstreet and Edwina Perkins-Martin, owners of the Styling Station Beauty Salon in Salt Lick, Texas! I would definitely classify this book in the genre of madcap mystery.
I began smiling when I read the title. I began giggling and snorting from page 2. After that it was pretty much laughter all the way to the final page. These two are a hoot and a half! If you like big hair and can say “y’all” without having to think about it, then this is definitely a book you need to read. Although my first by this author, this is actually the fourth book in the Debbie Sue series. First was “Since You’re Leaving Anyway, Take Out The Trash!”, followed by “My Heart May Be Broken, but My Hair Still Looks Great”, then came “I Gave You My Heart, but You Sold It Online”, and now “Don’t Make Me Choose Between You and My Shoes”. Believe you me, the books are just as funny as the titles indicate.
Debbie Sue is an ex-Pro Barrel Racing Rodeo Queen. The love of her life is her husband (for the second time) Buddy Overstreet. Cash’s earlier books tell more of the story of Debbie Sue and Buddy’s tangled relationship while Debbie Sue stumbles into the private investigation business. In the current book, Debbie Sue and Edwina get invited to speak at the National Association of Private Investigators annual conference being held in New York City. They’ve obviously hit the big time and neither Debbie Sue and Edwina nor New York City will ever be the same!
They become mixed up in a serial murder case when Edwina befriends a professional prostitute at their hotel bar. Murder, mayhem, and hilarity ensue as Debbie Sue and Edwina pit their Texan stubbornness and sense of justice against pretty much the entire public safety system in New York City. Their hijinks involve the police, the bomb squad, the fire department, and emergency services. They even manage to befriend a fellow Texan and abet her budding romance in between investigating, giving a speech, shopping, and the occasional drunken brawl!
Once you pick up this book, you just can’t put it down. The action and laughter are non-stop and her writing style is addictive. If you enjoy mystery and comedy, don’t miss “Don’t Make Me Choose Between You and My Shoes” by Dixie Cash. You may want to make sure you’re not reading it in public unless you want to explain why you’re laughing so hard!
How can any red-blooded woman pass up a book with the title “Don’t Make Me Choose Between You and My Shoes”? The latest offering by Dixie Cash is a hilarious caper starring two of the most unlikely private eyes you’d ever want to meet: Debbie Sue Overstreet and Edwina Perkins-Martin, owners of the Styling Station Beauty Salon in Salt Lick, Texas! I would definitely classify this book in the genre of madcap mystery.
I began smiling when I read the title. I began giggling and snorting from page 2. After that it was pretty much laughter all the way to the final page. These two are a hoot and a half! If you like big hair and can say “y’all” without having to think about it, then this is definitely a book you need to read. Although my first by this author, this is actually the fourth book in the Debbie Sue series. First was “Since You’re Leaving Anyway, Take Out The Trash!”, followed by “My Heart May Be Broken, but My Hair Still Looks Great”, then came “I Gave You My Heart, but You Sold It Online”, and now “Don’t Make Me Choose Between You and My Shoes”. Believe you me, the books are just as funny as the titles indicate.
Debbie Sue is an ex-Pro Barrel Racing Rodeo Queen. The love of her life is her husband (for the second time) Buddy Overstreet. Cash’s earlier books tell more of the story of Debbie Sue and Buddy’s tangled relationship while Debbie Sue stumbles into the private investigation business. In the current book, Debbie Sue and Edwina get invited to speak at the National Association of Private Investigators annual conference being held in New York City. They’ve obviously hit the big time and neither Debbie Sue and Edwina nor New York City will ever be the same!
They become mixed up in a serial murder case when Edwina befriends a professional prostitute at their hotel bar. Murder, mayhem, and hilarity ensue as Debbie Sue and Edwina pit their Texan stubbornness and sense of justice against pretty much the entire public safety system in New York City. Their hijinks involve the police, the bomb squad, the fire department, and emergency services. They even manage to befriend a fellow Texan and abet her budding romance in between investigating, giving a speech, shopping, and the occasional drunken brawl!
Once you pick up this book, you just can’t put it down. The action and laughter are non-stop and her writing style is addictive. If you enjoy mystery and comedy, don’t miss “Don’t Make Me Choose Between You and My Shoes” by Dixie Cash. You may want to make sure you’re not reading it in public unless you want to explain why you’re laughing so hard!
June 1, 2018
Our ladies are headed to New York City to speak at a convention of detectives. Before you get too excited the title given to them is Detecting for Dummies. They quickly prove them wrong by solving a crime none of the great detectives of NYPD could figure out.
Never underestimate a Texas Girl!
Never underestimate a Texas Girl!
January 9, 2009
This book had my laughing at bunch. The best laugh I had in a while was when Edwina and Debbie Sue were in the airport. Let's just say Ed and the meds you take for motion sickness are not something to mix together.
In the end, Debbie Joe and Edwina get their man with a little help from a NY cop and a Texas librarian.
In the end, Debbie Joe and Edwina get their man with a little help from a NY cop and a Texas librarian.
October 1, 2024
Another funny adventure to the series, Debbie Sue and Edwina, this time are in New York City. They are invited to a Private Investigator conference in New York City. Buddy can't go as he is studying for his Texas Ranger test but thinks she will stay out of trouble as the place will be full of lawmen and P.I.'s. Well that's never going to happen.
They get embroiled in hijinx, murder and mayhem. They befriend a fellow Texas gal who is on her own and a prostitute they meet in the bar. There is romance for the new girl and vindication for the Domestic Equalizers as they solve the murder and help catch the killer.
They get embroiled in hijinx, murder and mayhem. They befriend a fellow Texas gal who is on her own and a prostitute they meet in the bar. There is romance for the new girl and vindication for the Domestic Equalizers as they solve the murder and help catch the killer.
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January 2, 2024Not finishing. Hate the start. Not wasting my time with this trash.
March 28, 2011
I don't know that you need to be a Texan to enjoy this as my Scottish born husband and I had to stay up until it was finished! Maybe you just have to enjoy laughing. What we have is two lady investigators/beauticians who have been invited to New York City as guest speakers at a conference for professional investigators or those who think they might want to enter the field. And in the city we have a killer of prostitues. Now how can you mix this up to be funning? I won't tell but I will recommend you get a copy! ('just beware of drinking while consuming or you may spew!)
ps I changed editions just so you can see the cover!
ps I changed editions just so you can see the cover!
May 26, 2021
DNF. Through gritted teeth I finished the first CD of this audiobook. It’s awful. I’ve been trying for three days to think of some words negative enough to describe my reaction to this book and it is just beyond words. The characters are all stupid, airheaded, naïve country bumpkins supposedly from Texas who have never been out of their own backyard. I was born in Texas and I’ve lived here most of my life. This is so insulting to Texas women that I honestly don’t know what else to say. It’s going in my “avoid this author” category.
August 14, 2008
The 4th installation of Edwina (Ed) and Debbie Sue's life in Salt Lick Texas. this time the ladies are on their way to NY for a PI convention as speakers. Of course someone dies while they are there and they help solve the crime.
This is a cross between chick lit and a cozy mystery.
This is a cross between chick lit and a cozy mystery.
June 6, 2018
I absolutely love this series! This one was another wild ride with best friends and co workers Debbie Sue and Edwina. I like to think this series is like Thelma and Louise trying to be redneck Nancy Drew's! So much fun!
June 30, 2008
I am now on the Boarders band wagon! They keep Dixie Cash books in regular fiction not romance!! Fun book that was pretty easy to predict but love the hiumor and the bigger than life TEas gals!
May 2, 2009
Enjoyable detective novel with two main characters that have a great sense of humor and their visit to New York City is quite an experience.
May 10, 2009
Light hearted & funny- I laughed and laughed
January 21, 2018
Book 4 of the Domestic Equalizers might be my favorite one yet. Edwina and Debbie Sue are invited to speak at a private investigators conference in New York City (my face city!). Selena (a name I love), a librarian (like me!!!) in small town Dime Box, also attends the conference. These 3 women loose in NYC causes lots of laughs and gasps, as they deal with a murder. I would’ve given this book 5 stars...but there was one part that annoyed me some. There’s a scene where the radio comes on accidentally in the night and it’s blasting a Tejano song by “Pequeño Joe”...as a Tejano music fan, I must point out that if the authors were referring to an actual Tejano musician, this artist goes by Little Joe, regardless if he’s being referred to in English and Spanish. There are other musicians mentioned in this series, and their real names are used, so I would like to think that if the authors were being consistent that they would’ve known to use the term Little and not Pequeño. Aside from that, great book!!
January 21, 2019
This book is not fine literature, but it is darn fine entertainment!
Their past exploits having made the national news, Debbie Sue and Edwina, private investigators and the best hairdressers in Salt Lick, Texas, have been invited to speak at the National Association of Private Investigator's convention in New York City.
There they meet Celina, a beautiful young librarian who was robbed on the bus to NYC. They invite her to share their large comped room.
As usual. mayhem follows the two Texas small town girls and they end up catching a serial killer.
The Domestic Equalizers are an absolute hoot.
Their past exploits having made the national news, Debbie Sue and Edwina, private investigators and the best hairdressers in Salt Lick, Texas, have been invited to speak at the National Association of Private Investigator's convention in New York City.
There they meet Celina, a beautiful young librarian who was robbed on the bus to NYC. They invite her to share their large comped room.
As usual. mayhem follows the two Texas small town girls and they end up catching a serial killer.
The Domestic Equalizers are an absolute hoot.
October 2, 2023
I first read this book years ago. It was a fun book full of action and humorous situations. Two hairdressers who like to work as Private Investigators in a small town in Texas get invited to speak at a National Association of Private Investigators Convention in New York.
Celine Phillips a librarian from another smalltown in Texas also travels to New York to attend the conference, hoping one day to become a Private Investigator.
Set in 2006, mostly in New York. I loved the descriptions of clothes and shoes and the interactions between characters.
Celine Phillips a librarian from another smalltown in Texas also travels to New York to attend the conference, hoping one day to become a Private Investigator.
Set in 2006, mostly in New York. I loved the descriptions of clothes and shoes and the interactions between characters.
March 4, 2024
Dixie Chicks in New York City!
Isn't there a saying about you can't take country out of the girl but you can take the girl out of the country and that is what happens in Book 4. Between meeting another a young woman from a small town in Texas, new police officer, a killing seemed right in place and the girls team up and handle the business as usual with lots of laughter, common sense and bit of romance and a whole lot of pure luck!!
Isn't there a saying about you can't take country out of the girl but you can take the girl out of the country and that is what happens in Book 4. Between meeting another a young woman from a small town in Texas, new police officer, a killing seemed right in place and the girls team up and handle the business as usual with lots of laughter, common sense and bit of romance and a whole lot of pure luck!!
March 20, 2022
Another very funny episode in the Domestic Equalizers mystery series, this book sees the friends, plus an additional acquaintance, attending a conference in New York City. Of course, they get into lots of trouble, help out their new acquaintance, find out about a murder, and ultimately solve that murder. This story is a good read with lots of laughs along the way.
January 9, 2025
Probably more like 3 1/2 stars, but it’s worth bumping up to the next level. Some of the situations they found themselves were absolutely hilarious and the solution to how to get the police to look in the trunk was somewhere between ingenious and ridiculous, but you can’t say that those two gals don’t know how to have fun
August 24, 2022
A rom con with murder included! Funny, following Debbie Sue and Edwina on a trip to New York from Texas. What could go wrong, since they are going to the National Association of Private Investigators convention?
September 23, 2017
very screwball comedy, ala Lucille Ball, not even somewhat realistic
April 21, 2018
always a good laugh! I love this series!!!
July 12, 2018
Good for some laughs. Too much bad language, which really wasn't necessary. And a few typos. But still, cute story.
August 27, 2018
New York City is in for a treat!
April 23, 2019
Another fun Cash book, this time taking place in NYC. Love this series but I still feel that some parts of the stories are dragged out and some parts are rushed.
June 30, 2019
Dixie Cash is excellent! I loved her Texas humor and witty southern charm. A great pick me up after a dry spell of boring reads...
August 1, 2019
Very fun read!
May 20, 2020
Pretty funny book! The 2 main characters are hoots!
June 24, 2020
Enjoyed the story, but too many awkward, unnecessary f-words kept cropping up.
September 3, 2020
This a fun, adventurous, mystery romp. Loved it.
May 4, 2021
Save yourself from this series. While fun and witty almost every book follows the same plot just in a different setting.
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