Small Town Girl (Abridged) Audiobook, by LaVyrle Spencer Play Audiobook Sample

Small Town Girl (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: LaVyrle Spencer Publisher: Phoenix Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 1999 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN:

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Tess Mac McPhail is one of country music's brightest lights, a multimillionaire accustomed to public adoration and the demands of a stellar career. 18 years after leaving her hometown, Mac is summoned back by her sisters to help care for their widowed mother. If the difficulties of a jealous sister and an intractable parent aren't enough, Mac faces the indifference of Kenny Kronek, the neighbor she taunted through high school, who has turned into a handsome divorcé. Discovering that Kenny's daughter Casey is a promising country singer, Mac becomes her mentor and eventually wins Kenny's heart. But as the pampered star learns to treasure the newfound commitments of family and community, her relationships are threatened by her return to Nashville and the trappings of superstardom. Small Town Girl is an affecting, scintillating, lyrical novel that could only come from the gifted pen of LaVyrle Spencer.

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"Read this for the first time sitting on a screen porch overlooking Lake Winnepisaukee late in the season as darkness fell. Much as I like the story and the characters' transformations and interactions, the setting had to have something to do with my feelings toward the story."

— Rachel (4 out of 5 stars)

Small Town Girl Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " you can tell I am running out of stuff to read since I haven't had time to visit a library here yet! this was one mom gave me! so predictable! "

    — Kimberly, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a book that I have read over and over again. It would make an excellent movie IF they followed the story line in the book. "

    — Kelly, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An escape kind of book---- fun, light-hearted,and a happy ending. "

    — Kimberlee, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I have read everything Ms Spencer has written. I was so sad when she retired! Finally romance I could get into! "

    — Curvy, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun! It is about a famous country singer that goes back to her small town. "

    — Margy, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Been awhile since I read this book but definately worth re-reading "

    — Rita, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Still one of my favorite books. Reading it reminds me of slipping on a pair of comfy Jammie's. just something comfortable that soothes the soul. "

    — Dana, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Partly because I love country music, I enjoyed this book. "

    — Larry, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very romantic. Not very probable, but that is the kind of book I like to read sometimes. "

    — Kathy, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good book - pretty predictable, but I enjoyed it! "

    — Anita, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My fave LaVyrle Spencer book! A country music star, Tess McPhail, returning to the small town she grew up in and seeing the town and her family in a different light. She also reconnects with her childhood neighbor and becomes a mentor to his daughter. Good summer read! "

    — Noelle, 12/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Easy beach read. Intelligent writing. "

    — Janice, 11/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I like LaVyrle Spencer... I enjoyed this book "

    — ♥Tiffany♥, 11/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite books I've read so far. Absolutely loved it. "

    — Summer, 11/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The character in this book could be played by Reba Mcintyre Great tale about going home, and dealing with a parent falling in love and finding a connection with a teenager. Great bit of chicklit "

    — Karen, 9/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I was caught easily by the laidback-ness of the cover and the book itself. True to its word, it was a really satisfying book, great for an overnight read. "

    — Katrina, 7/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Any book of LS is well worth the read. Vows was a sweet story which followed most of LaVyrle's books, yet sucked me in just like the rest of them. This is an author who I wish had never retired! "

    — Naomi, 7/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was ok. Stayed with me after years. "

    — Diane, 3/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of her better books about a famous singer who goes home and falls for the neighbor boy. "

    — Danielle, 2/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book! Enjoyable story with likable characters. I really enjoyed LaVyrle Spencer's books and hate it that she retired from writing. This one and "Then Came Heaven" were my all time favorites by this author. "

    — Dawn, 7/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " LOVED this book !!! :) Read it within 24 hours as I couldnt put it down !!!! :) Coming from a small town, I could see SOOOOOO many similarities !!!! GREAT BOOK !!! :) "

    — Amanda, 7/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book. This is the first time I have ever read a book by Lavyrle Spencer and I look forward to reading more. "

    — Stephanie, 6/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " typical and predictable but a reasonable escape. "

    — Wendy, 4/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Sweet book. Nice story. Quick read "

    — Peri11, 4/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Listened to audio book. Mindless story to pass time in traffic. Not a lot happens. Learned a little about the music industry. "

    — Sandy, 1/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was entertaining, but there were so many parts to it that didn't quite work. I found Mac really irritating in the beginning and don't quite buy her relationship with Kenny. The change of personality didn't fully work for me. "

    — Jennifer, 12/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cute and easy-to-read story. Is it about Reba MacIntyre? That's what I heard. Anyway, it was good. "

    — Shelly, 12/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good book but rather unlikely....don't want to spoil it but I did enjoy reading it! "

    — Mary, 10/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " i have no clue why i started to read this book. "

    — Xavy, 5/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book. This is the first time I have ever read a book by Lavyrle Spencer and I look forward to reading more. "

    — Stephanie, 5/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An escape kind of book---- fun, light-hearted,and a happy ending. "

    — Kimberlee, 2/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I got really into it and couldnt put it down til around page 200 and then I had to force myself to finish it. "

    — Crystal, 2/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good book but rather unlikely....don't want to spoil it but I did enjoy reading it! "

    — Mary, 2/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a book that I have read over and over again. It would make an excellent movie IF they followed the story line in the book. "

    — Kelly, 1/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very romantic. Not very probable, but that is the kind of book I like to read sometimes. "

    — Kathy, 1/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was hard to warm up to the heroine. She was a bit of a cranky snob at first. She got better as the book progressed. "

    — Gemma, 1/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " an older favorite, great writer, excellent storyline "

    — Erica, 1/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I like LaVyrle Spencer... I enjoyed this book "

    — ?Tiffany?, 10/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my all-time favorites! "

    — Jessica, 10/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is my favorite romance written by the Minnesotan Ms. Spencer. "

    — Ellison, 9/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another favorite. I try to read this book about every two years. I love it! "

    — Shelly, 2/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fun look into the Country Music industry. "Mac" Tess McPhail rediscovers an old classmate Kenny Kronek who has definetly changed since high school. "

    — Fran, 2/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It's not literature, but I just love this book and reread it every year (at least!). "

    — Lisa, 1/27/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good book - pretty predictable, but I enjoyed it! "

    — Anita, 1/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " For a romance novel, this one was original, believable and not too sappy. recommended! "

    — Kristy, 1/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a good story, but I hate head hopping and there was a lot of it here. "

    — Charlotte, 11/21/2009

About LaVyrle Spencer

LaVyrle Spencer is a bestselling author of contemporary and historical romance novels. She has successfully published a number of books, with several of them made into movies. Twelve of her books have been New York Times bestsellers, and Spencer was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame in 1988. She retired from writing in 1997.