Dixie’s Dilemma by K.L. Barstow
“Dixie’s Dilemma” by K.L. Barstow immerses readers in the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where Dixie, a retired Irish Army veteran, finds himself entangled in a world of loyalty, family, and secrets.
Having settled into post-military life, Dixie forms an unlikely bond with Hex, the enigmatic president of the Demon Dawgs Motorcycle Club Chapter. Together, they forge a brotherhood and establish roots in the bustling city.
However, Dixie’s newfound peace is shattered when Hex’s mother, Delphine, and her daughters are abducted by Delphine’s volatile first husband. As the gravity of the situation sinks in, Dixie realizes that both he and Delphine harbor secrets that could unravel the very fabric of their lives and the club they’ve come to call family.
As Dixie races against time to rescue Delphine and confront the demons of his past, he grapples with the moral complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and the lengths one will go to protect those they love.
“Dixie’s Dilemma” is a gripping tale of redemption, brotherhood, and the resilience of the human spirit set against the backdrop of the sultry streets of New Orleans. Will Dixie’s resolve be enough to navigate the treacherous waters of his past and secure a future for those he holds dear?
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For as long as I can remember, reading has been my favorite hobby. I always carried a book with me wherever I went. As I went through school, I often dreamed of being an author, writing my own stories, and seeing my name on the spines of books I saw in the library and bookstores. But, I felt I lacked the experience of being a brilliant author, so I put my dream aside, went to college, and started a career. But I never forgot my dream. I’d wake up early and write, then write in the evenings and on the weekends. I finally wrote and published my first book in my favorite genre. While I got a few sales, the buyers were mostly family and friends, then silence. I struggled to write the second book, published it, and saw my dream die as book sales trickled in and dried up.
As my hopes of becoming a successful author crashed and burned, so did my career. The sale of our company led to a round of layoffs. After twenty-some years as a software development manager, I was suddenly unemployed. I was lucky enough to have a nice severance package, but I knew I’d have a difficult time finding another job. I was looking at fifty and the thought of going to work at another stressful and unfulfilling job had me reluctant to search. So instead, I turned to email marketing and found a small amount of success, but I never forgot my dream.
Determined to achieve my goal of being a published author, I did some research. I knew romance was a popular genre. I’d never read romance novels, preferring mysteries, but I plunged in and read books from several sub-genres before discovering romantic suspense. Not only did the stories grab me and pull me into their world, but especially the books highlighting motorcycle clubs. The ideas started flowing. I had found my inspiration! Which was ironic because of my past.
In high school, someone I cared about slammed into a telephone pole while riding a motorcycle. He died on my birthday. From that point on, I hated motorcycles. I swore I would never date someone who rode one, or let my future kids ride them. I was very much anti-motorcycle, with no interest in changing my mind, ever. But reading books set within MC clubs changed everything. Seeing these men living their lives by their rules captivated me. I found in them kindred spirits. Men and women who want more out of life. Those who found freedom on a motorcycle and with the family they built. Their lifestyle piqued my interest and suddenly I had an entire club of members clamoring to be heard.