Lisa Patton Książki

Cali Watkins embodies the ideal sorority candidate—kind, intelligent, and ambitious, with dreams of running for governor. However, her lack of pedigree and hidden family secrets threaten her chances of gaining membership. When Lilith Whitmore, the affluent House Corp President of Alpha Delta Beta, appoints Wilda to the Rush Advisory Board, Wilda is thrilled, especially when Lilith suggests their daughters room together. Unbeknownst to Wilda, Lilith's intentions are to secure her own daughter's bid at any cost. Miss Pearl, the beloved housekeeper and surrogate mother to the Alpha Delt girls, faces her own challenges when a promotion opportunity arises, only to be thwarted by Lilith's ruthless ambitions. As Wilda and the girls uncover the truth, they hatch a plan that could transform Alpha Delta Beta and potentially the entire Greek system. This story is both poignant and humorous, providing a nuanced exploration of a longstanding tradition while delving into the intricate relationships between mothers, daughters, and female friends. Filled with heart and hope, it offers an uplifting narrative that resonates universally.

Since the debut of Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter, Lisa Patton's character Leelee Satterfield has entertained tens of thousands of readers. Watching the former-Southern Belle tackle life and love in Vermont was only the tip of the iceberg when it came to antics, charades, mischief, and romance. Now, back in Memphis and beginning a relationship with the namesake of Yankee Doodle Dixie, you'd think Leelee might just sit back and enjoy her newly-crafted life. But that just wouldn't be as much fun . . .Opening up her restaurant with her boyfriend, Peter, proves to be harder than she originally anticipated—especially when her unpredictable best friends are involved! Toss in a lisping neighbor, a male dog named Roberta, and the return of her evil ex-husband who started the whole mess in the first place . . . Well, this is a recipe for just the kind of novel readers expect from Lisa Patton.As life and love challenge Leelee's resolve and sense of humor, Southern as a Second Language is an endearing and chuckle-inducing conclusion to a very beloved character who keeps us guessing up to the very last page as to whether or not it all works out in the end. Whether in maple tree Vermont or magnolia-filled Memphis, Leelee's heart and laughter will delight readers of any climate!