Since You're Leaving Anyway, Take Out the Trash [Mass Market Paperback]

Dixie Cash (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 2004

The strongest, sexiest, and sassiest debut contemporary romance we've seen since Rachel Gibson! The quality of Dixie's writing combined with the pure romance of the story guarantees that Avon Romance has just acquired a new star.

Debbie Sue Overstreet is still the best-looking gal in Saltlick, TX-and her ex-husband Buddy is still the best-looking sheriff. Thanks to a thriving gossip mill (also known as Debbie's hair salon), there isn't a thing in Saltlick that she doesn't know about before anyone else. That is, until somebody offs snooty Pearl Ann Carruthers. With Buddy on the case, the woman who has to know everything is stumped by not just one, but two questions: first, who killed Pearl Ann and why, and second, how on earth did she ever let Buddy Overstreet get away? Lucky for Saltlick and Buddy both, she means to find out the answers, no matter what it takes!

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Authentic dialogue and a strong Texas flavor nicely complement the slapstick tone of Cash's rollicking debut romance featuring Debbie Sue Overstreet. Debbie Sue owns the most unusual hair saloon in Salt Lick, Tex., the Styling Station, which she converted from the old filling station her ex-husband left her in her divorce settlement. Pert and sassy Debbie Sue has no desire to make a permanent career out of giving permanents, however; she still hankers for her old life as a rodeo rider even though her obsession with the lifestyle led to the end of her marriage with Buddy Overstreet. When Pearl Ann Carruthers, the nastiest—and wealthiest—woman in town turns up dead, Debbie Sue sees the $50,000 reward for tracking down her murderer as her ticket back to life in the saddle. There's only one slight problem: Buddy is the town sheriff, and he wants her to keep her nose out of police business. To complicate matters, rich and handsome Quint Matthews, an old fling from her rodeo days, appears on the scene and offers Debbie Sue money beyond her wildest dreams to tour the rodeo circuit with him. It just might be the answer to her prayers, but she can't get Pearl Ann's murder out of her mind or Buddy out her heart. Debbie Sue and her posse are sure to keep readers laughing all the way to the last page.
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About the Author

Dixie Cash is Pam Cumbie and her sister, Jeffery McClanahan. They grew up in rural West Texas among "real life fictional characters" and 100 percent real cowboys and cowgirls. Some were relatives and some weren't. Pam has always had a zany sense of humor and Jeffery has always had a dry wit. Surrounded by country western music, when they can stop laughing long enough, they work together creating hilarity on paper. Both live in Texas—Pam in the Fort Worth/Dallas Metroplex and Jeffery in a small town near Fort Worth.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (August 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060595361
• ISBN-13: 978-0060595364
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #601,729 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dixie Cash is Pamela Cumbie and her sister Jeffery McClanahan. They grew up in West Texas during the great oil boom, an era filled with "real-life fictional" characters who cry to be written about. Pam has always had a zany sense of humor and Jeffery has always had a dry wit. Surrounded by cowboys and steeped in country-western music, when they can stop laughing long enough they work together creating hilarity on paper. Both live in Texas--Pam in the Fort Worth-Dallas Metroplex and Jeffery in a small town near Fort Worth.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amusing Texas amateur sleuth second chance at love romance, August 31, 2004

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Since You're Leaving Anyway, Take Out the Trash (Mass Market Paperback)

In Salt Lick, Texas, someone murders wealthy but odious Pearl Ann Carruthers. Because of her nasty haughty ways, most of the townsfolk detested Pearl Ann, but who would go so far as to commit homicide has proven difficult to law enforcement officials. Salon owner Debbie Sue Overstreet figures she can have some solid gossip to share with her customers since her former spouse Buddy is the sheriff and on the case.

When Debbie Sue learns that Peal Ann's family is offering a reward of $50K, she decides to do some sleuthing, but knows she must not let Buddy learn what she is doing or he would take a fit. She also knows she must coax him into revealing insider information without his knowing why she is asking him; the latter is simple as he is a man and she can pretend it is for salon gossip. However, as Debbie Sue stumbles about, the killer keeps an eye on her to make sure that she does not get unlucky because she will die if she learns the truth.

Dixie Carter provides readers with an amusing Texas amateur sleuth second chance at love romance that will have readers loving every move that Debbie Sue makes. The story line is action-packed as the heroine decides that detective work cannot be that hard as Buddy does it so well, not that she demeans the best former spouse in the world. Buddy is a bewildered flabbergasted straight man to the wild antics of Debbie Sue (who converted a gas station into a hair salon). Sequel is in order for this delightful pair.

Harriet Klausner

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Since It's Over... Give Me Another One!, November 11, 2004

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C. White "C. White" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Since You're Leaving Anyway, Take Out the Trash (Mass Market Paperback)

One of the best books I have read in a long time!!! It was like I was sitting beside Debbie Sue (getting my hair done...lol) through everything!! I cried and laughed with her through-out this novel. Considering the title of the book and storyline, I'd have to say this would be considered an all-in-one novel. Humor, romance, and mystery... such a great combination! From the moment the title jumped out at me with a chuckle, I knew I would love this book! I just didn't realize how much! I read this book within 4 days. Debbie Sue, Ed, and Janine (lol) are my kind of gals! Can't wait for the next one.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute mystery!, October 17, 2005

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Tonya Speelman "Hoarder of books" (Goldendale WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Since You're Leaving Anyway, Take Out the Trash (Mass Market Paperback)

This was a very cute book about a VERY Texan woman and her love for a man that she thinks doesn't want anything to do with her.

However she is quite wrong and in between figuring out what is right and wrong for her and solving a mystery they figure out that they really do love each other still. It had lots of friendship and a bit about horses but not enough to put you off. If you are from Texas you will probably side with this book.

I love a cowboy as well so my imagination ran wide with this book! Good book to read at the beach or on a relaxing day!