Small Town Girl

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Summary: Almost a page turner, but a fun, light read.
Review: Although LaVyrle Spencer is indeed a captivating writer, this book just seems to hold on before dropping to the rest in the cheesy book pile. At some points this novel is completely unrealistic, even for a novel. I can't beleive that Tess would actually married some dork from high school that she knew for a whole two months. In addition, after Tess goes back to Nashville there is very little real plot left; no conflict. Spencer could have said all she did in about half those pages. At some points it did get boring. And what was with all the references to food and what Tess ate? It just seemed thrown in as did the conflict with Judy, which was greatly under-developed. Yet, the book held my interest and I am glad it was a happy ending. I just wish more was left for the reader to fill in. Some of Spencer's other works are much more captivating.

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Summary: I Loved It
Review: Being from Minnesota, I have read many books by Ms. Spencer, but have to say this book, Then Came Heaven and That Camden Summer are my absolute favorites. I loved them so much, I now own all three (to be read and re-read). They are worth it!

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Summary: Boring
Review: Clever? Not! Boring? Yes. What makes people love authors like this enough to make them bestsellers? I'm mystified. Lavyrle Spencer is enormously popular, yet the characters in this book are unimaginative, many are unlikeable, and most are undeveloped. Most of the relationships between people felt unbelievable, including the one between Tess and Kenny. I felt the relationships between Tess and her family members could've been developed more to the benefit of all of those characters and the reader. And it's quite a boring book. The writing is trite and often wordy - I felt this book could've been written more effectively using about half the pages. The only reason I finished this book is because it was highly recommended by a good friend. I kept waiting for it to get better, and it never did. Right now I'm slightly annoyed with that person - last time I'll take a book recommendation from him! Unless you have absolutely nothing better to do with your time, pick up just about any thing else to read. A road map of Antarctica, something written in a foreign language that uses an alphabet you don't understand , a sociology 101 textbook. Or even watch paint dry - it'd be about as interesting!

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Summary: country superstar finds "stars" in her own hometown!
Review: From a small town girl to a superstar country singer, Tess McPhail has it all! Million dollar home, successful singing career and the ambition to make it in the big city "lights". Returning home to care for her mother wasn't part of the plan, but Tess soon finds another task she didn't bargin for. An old schoolmate and "the boy next door" proves that the "ugly duckling" she couldn't stand can turn into a hansome prince right before her very eyes. Tess must now make a decision on whether she fit love into HER already full life or let her knight get away! Another heart tugging novel!

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Summary: All around Excelent book. I couldn't put it down.
Review: From the moment I read the first line I was immediatly captivated by Spencer's detail and plot is just amazing. It really took me into the life of a Country star. I wish that there was a sequal.

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Summary: Enjoyable glimpse of a country "sanger's" life.
Review: Having read Ms. Spencer's "Morning Glory" several years ago, and after scanning the cover of this latest book in the bookstore, I decided to buy it. Recently, I've become interested in country music and this book was just my cup of tea. Many of the characters were very much, indeed, like some members of my own family or friends, which made it even more enjoyable. I, too, had expected more development in the character of Judy, the sister, and was a little disappointed in the outcome. Overall, the book was thoroughly enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone, especially someone that enjoys country music.

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Summary: One of the best!
Review: I am a BIG fan of Ms. Spencer having read most of the books, but was a little hesistant with reading the newer books. Starting with this one maybe because I was afriad it would be as "juicy" as some of the other books. The main thought which made me read it was, "This is a Lavyrle Spencer book, it has to be good." Boy was I ever correct! I enjoyed this book so much I read it in two days! The plot was wonderful, the tension (not only with Mac and Kenny--but with Mac and her sister as well), the clever writing. All these ingridients came together to creat an excellent novel. I'm not a country music person, but I learned a few things in the book about music I never would have thought about. As always Lavyrle put us inside the character to let us know their thoughts and feelings. An added plus was the funny "thoughts" that ran through both Mac and Kenny when they were apart or together. I would highly recommend this book to anyone, it makes enjoyable reading and you might find yourself chuckling when you read some of the antics told in the book. Defenitely a great read!

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Summary: One of the best!
Review: I am a BIG fan of Ms. Spencer having read most of the books, but was a little hesistant with reading the newer books. Starting with this one maybe because I was afriad it would be as "juicy" as some of the other books. The main thought which made me read it was, "This is a Lavyrle Spencer book, it has to be good." Boy was I ever correct! I enjoyed this book so much I read it in two days! The plot was wonderful, the tension (not only with Mac and Kenny--but with Mac and her sister as well), the clever writing. All these ingridients came together to creat an excellent novel. I'm not a country music person, but I learned a few things in the book about music I never would have thought about. As always Lavyrle put us inside the character to let us know their thoughts and feelings. An added plus was the funny "thoughts" that ran through both Mac and Kenny when they were apart or together. I would highly recommend this book to anyone, it makes enjoyable reading and you might find yourself chuckling when you read some of the antics told in the book. Defenitely a great read!

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Summary: I LOVED IT!
Review: I could not put this book down, I loved the characters and the story. If you want a good romantic read and an escape from everyday life then you'll love "Small Town Girl" and I would also recommend another book by the author called "Bitter Sweet".

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Summary: Small Town Girl
Review: I especially loved reading this book about the twists and turns of passions between Kenny and Tess. It really makes you feel that you should always keep your eyes open for love because you never really know where it is going to come about. It was great reading this book, quick read yet very detailed in what happens!!!