Bound for the Outer Banks

by Alicia Lane Dutton

Bound for the Outer Banks7F 5MFull Length ComedyBy Alicia Lane DuttonFollowing the death of her parents, Ella Barrantine has to face the world with only five hundred dollars to her name, the only amount her aunt would advance from her inheritance. She moves to Biloxi Mississippi where she befriends a prostitute named Miss Foxy while selling her blood at a plasma center. After a relationship with Dante Vitali, whom she meets at a Biloxi casino, she’s now a woman on the run from him and his “associates” in The Sacred Crown, one of Italy’s most notorious criminal organizations. Ella is the star witness in Dante’s federal trial and is being hidden in safe houses around the country. This time she is headed to the Outer Banks. On Roanoke Island, Ella meets Lacey Montauk, a fearless southern entrepreneur, and her two employees, twins Desiree and Tanqueray. The girls share everything from dead possum problems to designing their ball gowns for The Peacock Ball. An agent has been assigned to keep an eye on the star witness because Ella has something Dante needs and will stop at nothing to get. She just doesn’t know what it is.

68 pages, Paperback

First published September 10, 2014

About the author

Alicia 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

Reviews

[Sandra Tyler · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the book. I did find an error on page 35. Traveling from Atlanta, Georgia to the Outer Banks of North Carolina you do not drive thru Fayetteville, ARKANSAS. You would drive thru Fayetteville, NORTH CAROLINA. I look forward to reading more of Alicia's books.

[Jamie Gatchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bound for the Outer Banks

This was a charming story that had enough substance to hold my interest, while not getting to ‘heavy.’ I’d definitely recommend it.

[Cinda C. Browne · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was just OK. Lots of info on the history of Roanoke Island, but not enough character development for me. Way too much time spent on Ella/Belle's backstory as well.

[Patti Glass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun read! Loved the story and the characters and who doesn't love a happy ending?! Ill read other books by Alicia Lane Dutton.

Fun read! Loved the story and the character. Who doesn't love a happy ending? I'll definitely read more Alicia Lane Dutton books.

[Sherry Bledsoe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun reas

As usual, Alicia Lane Dutton, created a fun and entertaining book. I enjoyed the characters, storyline, and love story. I like that her love scenes are not smutty and graphic. Its a book you would not feel embarrassed in loaning to your daughter.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed

Liked the story and characters. The background info set up the events well. Would have rated it higher except the ending events seemed to quick and was lacking.
I would still recommend this book.

[Cindy Monroe · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a delightful read.

Alicia Lane Dutton hands down has written a major hit. Fast paced and a surprise around every page. I read this in one night. Couldn't put it down.

[Carroll Rose Davies · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun easy read.

The descriptions were clear and inspired. Out mad me anxious to visit the area. The writing was sometimes clumsy and innocuous. Overall, a enjoyable tale.

[Cynthia Schriever · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute quick read!

I always enjoy a quick summer read. Perfect for an afternoon in a lounge chair. Author provided interest I the sub characters.