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La Vyrle Spencer

    July 17, 1943

    La Vyrle Spencer crafts contemporary and historical romance novels centered on realistic characters and family dynamics rather than solely romantic pairings. Her heroines embody a blend of strength and tenderness, facing adversity such as loss or separation before finding catharsis. Spencer's narratives explore enduring love, familial bonds, and resilience during challenging periods, resonating with readers through her sympathetic portrayal of ordinary people.

    La Vyrle Spencer
    Bittersweet
    Separate Beds
    That Camden summer
    November of the Heart
    Morning Glory
    Bitter Sweet
    • Bitter Sweet

      • 480 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      How do you teach a heart to love again? MAGGIE Shattered by the loss of her husband, she struggled each day to put her grief behind her. To be there for her teenaged daughter. And to face life again. When she returned to her Wisconsin hometown, she never expected to feel a spark of longing-for her old high school sweetheart ... ERIC His marriage to a driven career woman had left him childless and unhappy-he knew there had to be more to life than always wanting what you couldn't have. Seeing Maggie again filled him with hope. Maybe the answer to his dreams had just come to town.... Their memory of young love blossomed into an affair that would shake both their lives-and would challenge everything; they believed about loving each other. Could they follow a dream from the past? Or had they missed the chance of a lifetime?

      Bitter Sweet
      4.3
    • Morning Glory

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Set against a rich historical backdrop, this heartfelt romance follows two lost souls who unexpectedly find love amidst their struggles. The story explores themes of connection and healing, showcasing the emotional journey of the characters as they navigate their pasts and embrace a future together. LaVyrle Spencer's storytelling captivates with its depth and authenticity, making it a poignant tale of love's transformative power.

      Morning Glory
      4.2
    • Lorna Barnett is tired of playing the role of “good girl” that her mother has always lived, and that high society prizes. It isn’t until she meets Jens Harken that she realizes she yearns to be cherished for herself. Although Jens is a servant, his strength and intelligence put all the society men she’s met to shame. Jens knows their love is forbidden, but he can’t keep away from the spirited, headstrong girl who’s stolen his heart. His boat-building skills are his one way to break into society, and when he designs his first boat for Lorna’s father, it seems that perhaps they can make a life together. Then their love bears fruit that cannot be ignored—one that makes their love evident to the world, and threatens to keep them apart forever. Unless Lorna can find a way to make a stand for the man she loves, and defy the society in which she lives.

      November of the Heart
      4.1
    • That Camden summer

      • 388 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      A second chance at love. The setting is 1910s Maine, theheroine, Roberta Jewett, a divorcee and a man hater. In those days a divorcee was the equivalent of a slut and Roberta must put up with opprobrium from the town and echery from men. Luckily, there is Gabriel Farley, a widower, and his children like Roberta's children. By the author of Home Song

      That Camden summer
      3.9
    • A classic tale of young love thwarted and ultimately regained.

      Separate Beds
      3.9
    • Bittersweet

      • 496 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      The New York Times bestseller Shattered by the loss of her husband, Maggie struggled each day to put her grief behind her. To be there for her teenaged daughter. And to face life again. When she returned to her Wisconsin hometown, she never expected to feel a spark of longing for her old high school sweetheart. Eric’s marriage to a career-driven woman had left him childless and unhappy—he knew there had to be more to life than always wanting what you couldn’t have. Seeing Maggie again filled him with hope. Maybe the answer to his dreams had just come to town. Their memory of young love blossomed into an affair that would shake both of their lives—and would challenge everything they believed about loving each other. Could they follow a dream from the past? Or had they missed the chance of a lifetime?

      Bittersweet
      3.8
    • Home Song

      • 419 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      When a high school principal recognizes a new transfer student as the son he never knew--the result of a one-night stand--the entire family is forced to deal with issues they've long denied and learn the true meaning of unconditional love.

      Home Song
      3.8
    • Spring Fancy

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      From New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer comes a novel that perfectly captures the tender and delicate beginnings of love in bloom. Confident and practical, Winn never imagined anything—or anyone—could overturn her perfect world and perfect wedding plans. But in a single passing moment, her heart told her otherwise. Joseph knew Winn’s love was promised to another man, that he must hide his heartfelt passions. But he also knew that the heart doesn’t lie: This was that love of a lifetime. They met at a spring wedding, only months before Winn’s own. Were they carried away by the intoxicating spirit of the moment? Or was this the start of a love they would cherish forever?

      Spring Fancy
      3.7
    • Then Came Heaven

      • 372 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      When Eddie Olczak's wife dies and he discovers a special connection with Sister Regina, both of them face important decisions.

      Then Came Heaven
      3.6
    • Le promesse del cielo

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Lee Reston, una vedova ancora giovane e piacente, si è dedicata completamente ai tre figli e alla sua attività di fiorista. Ma un terribile giorno il figlio maggiore, Greg, muore in un incidente e Lee, sconvolta, cerca conforto nel migliore amico del ragazzo, il solitario e sensibile Chris. Con il passare del tempo, il loro legame diventa sempre più profondo, fino a trasformarsi in amore: un'esperienza scovolgente per entrambi, ma soprattutto per la donna, turbata non solo per la differenza d'età ma anche per le reazioni della sua famiglia.

      Le promesse del cielo
      4.8
    • Doux amer

      • 536 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      - Maggie, je peux te poser une question ? - Bien sûr ! - Non, il ne vaut mieux pas. - Mais si, vas-y ! - Simple curiosité de ma part. Euh… Pourquoi me téléphones-tu ? Comment, en quelques mots, expliquer à Éric que son thérapeute lui a conseillé de renouer avec les amis qui ont compté dans sa jeunesse ? Éric et elle ont partagé l'amour, la tendresse, l'amitié. Mais les chemins de la vie les ont séparés. Depuis la mort de son mari, Maggie étouffe de solitude. Éric, lui, a épousé la plus belle des créature et il semble si heureux ! De quel droit se permet-elle de lui lancer un appel au secours après tant d'années ?

      Doux amer
      4.4
    • Ich hasse dich, ich liebe dich. Roman

      • 364 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Milostný román z Ameriky roku 1888 líčí příběh mladé ženy, která se ocitá v situaci osudového dilema. Musí se rozhodnout, zda se řídit přísnými morálními zásadami, nebo naslouchat hlasu svého srdce.

      Ich hasse dich, ich liebe dich. Roman
      4.4
    • Dos Veces Amada

      • 447 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Después de esperar durante un año el regreso de su amado esposo, Laura recibe la noticia de que el barco en el que él viajaba ha naufragado. Dan, el mejor amigo de Rye, se convierte para Laura en el puntal que le ayuda a seguir adelante y en un buen padre para su bebé. Así logrará conquistar su destrozado corazón. Laura consigue así su segunda oportunidad, sin sospechar que, tras cinco años de ausencia, Rye ha vuelto a casa, sano y salvo, dispuesto a recuperar a su esposa y a su hijo.

      Dos Veces Amada
      4.4
    • Nach 18 glücklichen Ehejahren begegnet Rektor Gardner dem neuen Schüler Kent, der ihm täuschend ähnlich sieht. Es stellt sich heraus, dass Kent das äEreignisä einer leichtsinnigen, flüchtigen Affaire Gardners mit einer ihm kaum bekannten Frau kurz vor dessen Hochzeit ist. Gardner muss seiner Frau und den beiden Kindern mitteilen, dass er einen ausserehelichen Sohn hat. Seine Ehe droht darüber zu zerbrechen, denn seine Frau kann ihm nicht verzeihen.

      Vergib, wenn du kannst
      4.3
    • Melodie des Lebens

      • 447 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Eighteen years ago, young Tess McPhail left her tiny hometown of Wintergreen, Missouri, population 1,713. She headed for Nashville--and never looked back. Now one of country music's brightest lights, "Mac" McPhail is a millionaire many times over. Her career is her life. At thirty-five, Mac has no time for marriage, children, or kinfolk--until her sisters insist she come home to help care for their widowed mother...Mac isn't thrilled about spending a month in Wintergreen. But her visit home turns out to be far from dull. After almost two decades of public adoration, she is suddenly a nonperson--insulted by her jealous older sister, enraged by her intractable mother, and ignored by Kenny Kroneck, the next-door neighbor she mercilessly taunted all through high school. Now a handsome divorce who dotes on his teenage daughter, Kenny is widely respected in the community--and refuses to give Mac the time of day. But once she discovers that Kenny's daughter is a promising country music talent, Mac assumes the role of mentor--and everything changes... Gradually, the famous Mac McPhail becomes an integral part of life in Wintergreen. The priceless gifts of family and community open her heart to the sweet rewards of caring and commitment. And as the feigned indifference between Mac and Kenny turns to playful bickering, then passion, the complicated life of a superstar is forever changed--by the simple joys of love...

      Melodie des Lebens
      3.5
    • Ein Haus im Himmel.

      • 220 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Ein vertauschter Koffer ist der Auslöser für allerlei Veränderungen im Leben der Bauingenieurin Walker. Als ihr von ihrem bisher grössten Konkurrenten ein hochdotierter Posten angeboten wird, scheint dieser nicht nur berufliches Interesse an ihr zu haben.

      Ein Haus im Himmel.
      3.0
    • Erfülltes Glück

      Roman (Taschenbuch)

      • 316 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Roman. 316 S.

      Erfülltes Glück
      4.2
    • Il ragazzo della porta accanto

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Dopo diciotto anni Tess McPhail, stella della musica country, torna nella cittadina natale nel Missouri. E si accorge di essere diventata un'estranea: la sorella è gelosa del suo successo, l'anziana madre si rivela intrattabile, persino Kenny, il "ragazzo della porta accanto", bersaglio delle sue frecciate ai tempi della scuola, la ignora. Affascinante, e divorziato, l'uomo ha occhi solo per la figlia adolescente, peraltro dotata di talento musicale. Per Tess è dura "recuperare", ma è proprio Kenny a riservarle la sorpresa più piacevole...

      Il ragazzo della porta accanto
      4.0
    • Ein Traum von einem Mann.

      • 218 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Allison hat die Nase voll von schönen Männern! Nach ihrem letzten Fehlgriff, so schwört sie sich, wird sie ein für allemal die Finger von jeder Art Schönling lassen. Wenn da nur nicht ihr aktueller Auftrag als Fotografin wäre- und wenn nicht ausgerechnet Rick durch die Tür des Studios marschieren würde: ein echter Adonis, bei dem es ganz danach aussieht, als ob hinter der knackigen Fassade diesmal tatsächlich ein interessanter Mann stecken könnte...

      Ein Traum von einem Mann.
      3.4
    • Vorbei und nie vergessen

      • 346 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      After a bitter divorce, Bess and Michael are almost strangers. But when their daughter makes a shocking announcement, the couple must amend past mistakes-and start anew...

      Vorbei und nie vergessen
      3.8
    • Ein Traum von einem Mann. Roman

      • 218 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Allison hat die Nase voll von schönen Männern! Nach ihrem letzten Fehlgriff, so schwört sie sich, wird sie ein für allemal die Finger von jeder Art Schönling lassen. Wenn da nur nicht ihr aktueller Auftrag als Fotografin wäre- und wenn nicht ausgerechnet Rick durch die Tür des Studios marschieren würde: ein echter Adonis, bei dem es ganz danach aussieht, als ob hinter der knackigen Fassade diesmal tatsächlich ein interessanter Mann stecken könnte...

      Ein Traum von einem Mann. Roman
    • Roky šťastia

      • 264 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Mladá učiteľka Linnea prichádza na svoje prvé pôsobisko do Severnej Dakoty. Býva u zatrpknutého farmára Theodora, no ich klíčiacej láske bráni veľký vekový rozdiel. O Linneu sa uchádzajú viacerí mladí muži, no ona časom pochopí, že zrelého farmára ľúbi telom i dušou. Theodore a Linnea spoločne snívajú o budúcnosti, od ktorej očakávajú ešte veľa rokov rodinného šťastia.

      Roky šťastia
      4.4
    • Kolibrík

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Abigail nájde na prahu svojho domu dvoch zranených mužov - mierneho, jemného Davida a hrubého, no drsne krásneho Jesseho, ktorý v nej rozprúdi skryté vášne .....

      Kolibrík
      4.2
    • Hazardná hra

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Agatha, modistka v malom kansaskom mestečku, bojuje s veľkou vervou proti prišelcovi Scottovi, ktorý si otvoril v jej susedstve krčmu. Ostrie ich vzájomnej nevraživosti otupí spoločná starostlivosť o sirotu Willyho, ktorá napokon spojí aj ich osudy.

      Hazardná hra
      4.2
    • Hlas srdca

      • 280 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Dva príbehy v jednej knihe. Ambiciózna fotografka Allison a inžinierka Lee po hlbokom citovom sklamaní túžia nájsť samy seba a novú lásku.

      Hlas srdca
      3.8
    • Robin Cook - Toxín: Dievčatko Becky má iba desať rokov a robí radosť svojim rodičom. A potom ju z ničoho nič skláti záhadná choroba-len preto, že zjedla neprepečený hamburger. Ojedinelý prípad, alebo hrôza, ktorá by sa mohla opakovať ? Otec sa zúfalo usiluje nájsť odpoveď a čoskoro sa ocitne vo víre vlastných hrôz. Mary Higgins Clarková - Mesačný svit ti pristane: Maggie Hollowayová jasala. Po rokoch odlúčenia sa konečne stretla s milovanou nevlastnou matkou. A tá ju navyše pozvala, aby s ňou strávila dva týždne v pôvabnom prímorskom letovisku. No len čo tam Maggie zavíta, urobí objav, z ktorého jej tuhne krv v žilách. A potom sa už nepríjemné prekvapenia valia jedno za druhým. Dick Francis - Horúce chvíle: Alexander Kinloch odjakživa dával prednosť samote pred civilizáciou. Najšťastnejší sa cíti v divej prírode škótskych hôr. Keď však na jeho rodinu doľahne rad zničujúcich udalostí vrátane zmiznutia cenného dedičstva, idyla sa rozplynie. Alexander musí zápasiť so všednými i nevšednými nástrahami života. LaVyrle Spencerová - Prísľub lásky: Keď školáčky Anička a Lucka pri krutej autonehode stratia matku, ich učiteľka sestra Regina im túži podať pomocnú ruku. Chce dievčatkám aj ich trúchliacemu otcovi celkom prirodzene poskytnúť útechu. Ale tým by porušila prísne rehoľné predpisy. Ako to urobiť, aby sa nespreneverila ani viere, ani svojmu srdcu ?

      Najlepšie svetové čítanie: Toxín. Mesačný svit ti pristane. Horúce chvíle. Prísľub lásky
      3.7