This series by Chris Rogers speaks to me; I have enjoyed each story for different reasons. The main characters are engaging; the relationship problems between Dixie and Parker are fascinating.
I believe Rogers has created a believable situation a woman struggling with her past and her fear of letting a significant male (Parker) get close to her. Dixie carries some serious wounds from the emotional abuse via her birth mother. Dixie tried to get her mother to protect her from her boyfriends instead, her mother ignored her. Dixie tried to avoid the boyfriends on her own; however, Mom often colluded with the men to allow Dixie to be used. When the significant person in a childs life does not protect, that child learns not to trust.
This series seems to be a study in Dixies learning to trust herself and others. Dixie and Parker love each other but Dixie carries some very heavy baggage from her years with her birth mother. Bless Parker for giving her the room and time to work on herself.
Dixie has made significant changes in this book. It shows in her reaction to the psychologist she rejects the doctors pseudo-science, numerology and astrology. However, Dixie hears the messages about her behavior and how it isnt getting her what she wants.
The plot in this book is rather complicated but includes "Granny Bandits, revenge murders and mind control. The only reason I didnt give this a 5 stars is because it dragged a bit at times.
If you will look at the series list below, you may notice that it took 12 years to get the final book in the series printed. That is because Rogers has published it herself. Ive already ordered the final installment; otherwise, it is hard to find.
Dixie Flanagan
1. Bitch Factor (1998)
2. Rage Factor (1999)
3. Chill Factor (2000)
4. Slice of Life (2012)
