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Dancing Naked in Dixie: A Sweet Southern Romance Novel Kindle Edition

by Lauren Clark (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 365 ratings
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Travel writer Julia Sullivan lives life in fast-forward. She jet sets to Europe and the Caribbean with barely a moment to blink or sleep. But too many mishaps and missed deadlines have Julia on the verge of being fired.

With a stern warning, and unemployment looming, she's offered one last chance to rescue her career. Julia embarks on an unlikely journey to the ‘Heart of Dixie’—Eufaula, Alabama—home to magnificent mansions, sweet tea, and the annual Pilgrimage.

Julia arrives, soon charmed by the lovely city and her handsome host, but her stay is marred by a shocking discovery. Can Julia's story save her career, Eufaula, and the annual Pilgrimage?
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Praise for Dancing Naked in Dixie

"... a delightful, heartwarming read full of Southern secrets, sweet tea, and a touch of Dixie romance."
- Juliette Sobanet, author, Sleeping with Paris and Kissed in Paris

"There's nothing more fun then plunking a tried and true New Yorker down in the Deep South. I read this book in a day and loved every second of it!"
- Kate Rockland, Author, 150 Pounds

"Lauren Clark has captured the real life personalities of the hip New Yorker and the caring Southern ladies and gentlemen. This book is a must read for all romantics, young and old."
- Trudi LoPreto, Readers Favorite

"The story is sassy and sexy; her characters are fresh and real. I adored Dancing Naked in Dixie and I'm sure you will too."
- Laura Pepper Wu, Author, Wow! Glowing Bride in 30 Days

"A splash of humor and a healthy dollop of romance make this a fun read from beginning to end."
- Lynnette Spratley, Author, Memory's Child

"I read Dancing in one sitting! Loved it and didn't want it to end! Anxiously waiting for the next one."
- Elizabeth Wright

From the Author

Ms. Clark uses her own experience to write her novels, and much like the main character Julia in 'Dancing Naked in Dixie' she was drawn to the charm of the Deep South and made the move from New York state to Mobile, Alabama 10 years ago.

"There is so much to love about my 'new' home. The people are friendly and welcoming, they are fiercely proud of their heritage and history, and have a long-standing belief in the importance of church, family, and community.

I wanted to take some of my own experiences, insert them into Julia's life, and watch how she grows and changes as a result. The fun of this storyline involves Julia discovering how wrong she was about the Deep South. It's a life-changing experience for her. It's my hope that readers feel that Dixie honors and celebrates cultural differences."

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0082205JY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Camellia Press (May 9, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 9, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1930 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 328 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 365 ratings

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Lauren Clark writes sweet, happily-ever-after romances set in the Deep South, including her new Golden Isles series of novellas set on St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island, Georgia.

A former CBS television news anchor and reporter, Lauren is the author of several award-winning novels, including Dancing Naked in Dixie, Stardust Summer, Pie Girls, and Stay Tuned. Visit her website at authorlaurenclark.com.

Lauren also writes suspense novels under the name Laura McNeill, including Center of Gravity and Sister Dear, both published by HarperCollins. Visit her website at lauramcneill.com.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Dancing Naked in Dixie

"... a delightful, heartwarming read full of Southern secrets, sweet tea, and a touch of Dixie romance."

- Juliette Sobanet, author, Sleeping with Paris and Kissedi n Paris

"There's nothing more fun than plunking a tried and true New Yorker down in the Deep South. I read this book in a day and loved every second of it!"

- Kate Rockland, Author, 150 Pounds

"Lauren Clark has captured the real life personalities of the hip New Yorker and the caring Southern ladies and gentlemen. This book is a must read for all romantics, young and old."

- Trudi LoPreto, Readers Favorite

"The story is sassy and sexy; her characters are fresh and real. I adored Dancing Naked in Dixie and I'm sure you will too."

-Laura Pepper Wu, Author, Wow! Glowing Bride in 30 Days

"Asplash of humor and a healthy dollop of romance make this a fun read from beginning to end."

-Lynnette Spratley, Author, Memory's Child

"I read Dancing in one sitting! Loved it and didn't want it to end! Anxiously waiting for the next one."

-Elizabeth Wright

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Lynnette Spratley
5.0 out of 5 stars This author just gets better and better
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2012
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Upfront: I received an advance reader's copy of DANCING NAKED IN DIXIE. I wrote a short blurb for the author, Lauren Clark.
That said, I bought a copy of the e-book as soon as I could. Why? First, to see how the final product turned out, and second, because 1) I really, really enjoyed this book and 2) I like to support authors who write WELL. There is so much dreck "out there," that finding not just a good author, but one whose writing gets better and better is a joy.
I laughed out loud reading the first pages of DANCING, and many times during the rest of the book. It's a wonderful story, well told, and I was invested in each of the major characters as soon as they were introduced. That's not easy for a writer to pull off, but Clark does this with enviable ease and panache.
I grew up in Columbus, Ga., which is not far from Eufaula. I have worked and played in Eufaula (the lake is wonderful), so I know the town well.
Lauren Clark nailed it.
Although I know much less about NYC, I suspect Clark nailed that, as well. What I expected to be a dissonant clash of climate, culture and characters in DANCING turns into a symphony of humor and romance, without a single sour note. Clark even gets the pronounciation of Shug Jordan's name right.
DANCING NAKED IN DIXIE is an all-around good read. The plot is engaging from start to finish and the style and pace are excellent. I am looking forward to Clark's next book.
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SummerMeadow8
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, clean romance
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2014
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This is a very sweet, clean book where the heroine finds herself and what's important to her while taking a "crappy" assignment in AL instead of Bali. It's light on the romance and more about self discovery in a fun adventure in small town AL. It was a really fun, easy read. Anyone who likes the TV show "Hart of Dixie" would like this book.
I did find it a little annoying that the author would "remind" us who some of the secondary characters were - I just read the book, I don't need to be reminded who the daughter is.
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Charles R. Mcinnis
5.0 out of 5 stars Smart, sophisticated tale set in a charming town filled with whacky Southerners
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2012
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I met Lauren Clark at the Alabama Writers' Symposium in Monroeville, Alabama. We were there to see Fannie Flagg receive the Harper Lee Award. To everyone's delight and amazement, Harper Lee attended the event and also received a much deserved Harper Lee Award. Somewhere in the middle of this excitement Lauren introduced me to her newest novel, Dancing in Dixie. After returning home to Fairhope, I read Lauren's book.
It was apparent to me from first meeting that Lauren has a passion for writing. That passion and a great sense of humor show up in Dancing in Dixie. I thoroughly enjoyed her smart and sophisticated tale about a whacky family in Eufaula, Alabama. Eufaula is a beautiful southern town filled with distinctive antebellum homes. Almost all have unique "Widow's Walks" or cupolas. I grew up a scant thirty-five miles from Eufaula, and she absolutely nailed it in her descriptions. Reading her book was like a visit back home. Lauren weaves the possible destruction of some of those beautiful monuments into an interesting plot, filled with a dignified but laughable look at Southerners. For the ladies, there is romance too. Julia Sullivan, the main character, is a writer for a New York travel magazine. While on assignment, she is swept away not only by the charm of Eufaula, but also by that of a new beau in a blossoming romance.
Do yourself a favor-gather a plate of teacakes and a mint julep, sit on your porch in the evening, and enjoy Lauren's new book.

Charles McInnis
Five Rivers Writers' Group
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N.G.
3.0 out of 5 stars JUST SILLY!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2012
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Being from the South myself, I was really looking forward to reading this book. I honestly loved the first HALF of the book. I enjoyed it until Julia went back to NYC. Then...it's like someone else finished the book!!! SO disappointing! I loved the characters and story line. This COULD have been a really good book. However, the last half made me feel like I was ADHD, just trying to read it! I understand that Julia was supposed to be ADHD. But...the silly, stupid things that happened just made NO SENSE! Ridiculous! I just hate that something that could have been a great read hit bottom in the last half!
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Bessie
4.0 out of 5 stars More than Chick Lit or Romance!
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2012
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Dancing Naked in Dixie is a light fun read that will pull you in and leave you cheering for the good guys. It isn't a romance title but there is a lot of love included. A budding romance, a lost romance, and love for the heart and soul of a town. It isn't just chick lit either. Julia is a career girl with a plum job that allows her to travel the world but her heart is cut up so badly that she lives her life in a blur to avoid the pain. You will laugh, shed a tear, and be pleased with the ending. A satisfying read that will make you a fan of Lauren Clark.
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Robin Dix Author
5.0 out of 5 stars I thoroughly lived it!
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2012
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Prior to this book I had not read anything by Lauren Clark, but I enjoyed this book so much, I have also gotten her book Stay Tuned. You will fall in love with the characters and the town of Eufaula, Alabama. It has the perfect mix of humor, drama, and mystery. There are some fun surprises as well. This is one of the best books I have read in awhile and I totally loved her sense of humor!!
I was given a complimentary copy of this book to review.
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Vineyardview
5.0 out of 5 stars Give yourself a treat - Dancing Naked in Dixie
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2012
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Throughout this novel Ms Clark provides her readers with lovely comprehensive descriptions of the time, place, beauty, and uniqueness of Eufaula, Alabama and secondarily NY,NY. The novel has a compellingly interesting story and is populated by flawed characters who exhibit a broad spectrum of characteristics, phobias, emotions and motives.

I think the novel is extremely well written. I enjoyed the novel word by word and sentence by sentence. I found myself regularly rereading passages and paragraphs because I enjoyed them so much due to their flow and originality. Obviously I highly recommend this novel and look forward to reading more of Lauren Clark's work.
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Laurie Adair Grove
4.0 out of 5 stars Dancing Naked in Dixie
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2013
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I felt like I had another family when I finished this fast paced read! I laughed out loud and even got a little misty eyed in places at the things the main character, accident prone travel writer Julia has to deal with. There is plenty of fun and witty writing included, but there is also the depth of a real person trying to find peace and love in her heart while she figures out where she's supposed to be and who she should be with.
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Louise B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful characters.
Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2017
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What a great book. I read it in one day and got very attached to all the characters.
Fun book, love any stories from the South.
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AngelaD
5.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2015
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Thoroughly enjoyed this book over the Christmas break and my second purchase by Lauren Clark. Have added her to my list of favourite writers.
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Bridget pas Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars Un petit voyage dans le Sud
Reviewed in France on May 2, 2013
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Une histoire du Sud des Etats-Unis qui nous apprend à regarder plus loin que les clichés. La petite ville d'Eufala et ses habitants permettront à Julia, journaliste speed, qui ne sait pas poser ses bagages, à revoir ses priorités et à commencer à se connaître elle-même.

Plein d'humour, plein de sagesse et une histoire bien agréable.
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