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Summary: I adored this book!
Review: I have been reading Ms. Spencer's books for years, and was a little skeptical at first of the possibility of a love affair between a nun and a widowed man, but in the end I loved the story. It is a great story of the triumph of the human spirit, and also of how someitmes you just don't know what will happen with love. Being born and raised as a Catholic, I found it interesting that the "convent parts" bridged into a world not often seen by everyday people like you and me! I highly recommend this read! She is one author that I will miss looking for in the future.
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Summary: I could not put this book down until I finished!!!
Review: As an avid LaVyrle Spencer reader, I was excited to find this treasure at the store. This book does not disappoint her fans! Although the plot was somewhat predictable, it still kept you turning those pages! I am sad that she has chosen to retire and will no longer be taking us on so many wonderful adventures! The story of a Nun and widower and the difficulties they encounter on their road to love was one of her best.
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Summary: Must this be your last book Lavyrle???
Review: I enjoyed this book SOOOOOO much. I live about 30 miles from where she sets this book. Lavyrle made it all seem so real. I hope they make a movie out of this one, but I hope this one is actually filmed in Browerville. Lavyrle, if they do make a movie please tell them to do a better job than Family Blessings. Thanks For EVERYTHING!!!!
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Summary: I loved it!
Review: As an avid reader of all the Spencer novels , I found this one to be as entertaining as any I have read. The character are totally believable . I read this book the week after Christmas( while on vacation ) and was unable to put it down until I was finished. I will greatly miss Ms. Spencer.
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Summary: Utterly wonderful!
Review: I'm not a big fan of romance novels, but I love LaVyrle Spencer's novels and this one is one of my favorites (along with Years). I actually *cried* reading this! If any Spencer fans would like to join the LaVyrle Spencer fan list, send email to lavyrle_spencer-subscribe@onelist.com
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Summary: Book on tape
Review: I listened to the book the first time and currently in the process of reading it. I am so sad that Lavyrle is ending her career as a writer. I hope that she will consider coming back and writing more. Her books hold your interest and keep you riveted to the pages. If you don't come back - thanks for the moments you've given us
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Summary: A beautifully-written book about faith and love
Review: The only thing I found hard to accept was the occasional focus on how beautiful Krystyna's children were. In a novel that focuses on spirituality and faith (and therefore on inner qualities), the detailed descriptions of the childrens' physical beauty and perfect clothing seemed out of place. Perhaps the children were drawn so perfectly in order to stress the innocence of childhood compared with the brutality of death. Aside from that, I found the characters and their motivations believable and realistic; the storyline not as predictable as I thought it would be; and the story as a whole to be entertaining and well-written. This is one of my favorite "clean" romances ... it is wholesome, squeaky-clean and old-fashioned. I'm so sad to hear LaVyrle retired. I love her books.
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Summary: Come back, LaVyrle!!
Review: Am disappointed -- that this is her last book -- and that it wasn't better. I enjoyed the characters and the setting, but it was so predictable. My main problem was with the deceased wife, Krystyna. She was THE ONE who gave such-and-such to the sisters. And she was THE MOST such-and-such. Whatever it was...she was the Nth. (Puh-leeze!) If she was so wonderful, what was she doing on the railroad tracks with her car? (And all those glass canning jars -- why weren't they in the trunk?) I'll say it again...come back, LaVyrle!!
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Summary: "The Sound of Music" with no singing.
Review: My first LaVerle Spencer novel, and perhaps my last, Then Comes Heaven was shallow, trite and predictable. Only past praise of the author by a couple of respected friends kept me reading to the end, hoping all the while it would improve. Alas, it did not. It's "The Sound of Music" with only two children, LOTS of Catholic guilt, and no singing. If it was possible to give it no stars, I would.
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Summary: A mellow ending to a marvelous career
Review: The story of Eddie the widower and Sr Regina will touch your heart. The descriptions are very real and accurate. You really feel for the two girls left without their mother. This story however holds no surprises. Not as quickly read as all of her other books. A sweet last one to enjoy however-Lavryle say it isn't so!
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