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Separate Beds [Large Print] (Hardcover)

by LaVyrle Spencer (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

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Liz Dykhouse's emotional tone brings to life this story of romance between Clay Forrester and Catherine Anderson. Clay, a wealthy law student, and Catherine, a studious undergrad, have one momentous night together when they meet on a blind date. Several months later, Catherine informs Clay that she is pregnant with his child. Catherine's stubborn stoicism in her desire to raise her child alone is revealed through Dykhouse's cautious, defensive tone. Further, Dykhouse's deep, sometimes caustic, voice betrays Clay's confusion concerning his impending fatherhood and the life-changing decisions he faces. Dykhouse's mellifluous vocalization highlights the beauty of this timeless story of the power of love. S.M. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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Agreeing to a marriage of convenience, Catherine Anderson and Clay Forrester count on each other to abide by the terms of the marriage--that is, until both begin to fall in love. Reissue. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Marvelous, Aug 7 2008
By Jillian MacLean (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Separate Beds (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is quite possibly the most wonderful, soul-stirring piece of romantic fiction that I have ever read. Spencer's lively, effortless prose causes the characters to come alive in the reader's mind. I could not help but feel for Catherine and Clay as they muddled through an unplanned pregancy, a marriage of convenience with an agreed upon duration, their own insecurities, and the resultant misunderstandings.

This book was extremely well written, differing greatly from the formulaic romance novels that feel as if the plot has been written around the sex scenes. It was such a pleasure to read a romance novel that put the characters and their evolving story first. Although the sexual tension between Clay and Catherine was an ever-present aspect of the book, it did not eclipse all other aspects of their evolving relationship, making the characters feel whole instead of hallow.

In some ways, I imagine that this is the type of romance novel that a mother might wish her daughter to read because, although Clay and Catherine's relationship begins as a result of a pregnacy wrought by a one night stand, the reader feels as though she is learning (or remembering) along with Clay and Catherine that there is far more to a relationship--and to romance--than physically gratifying sex.

This is the first book that I have read by LaVyrle Spencer. It will, however, definitely not be the last.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth waiting 12 years to complete, July 5 2004
By jocobeth (Pretoria, South Africa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Separate Beds (Mass Market Paperback)
I first read this book when I was 12 years old,and since I was supposed to be reading Sweet dreams and Nacy Drew at that age instead of reading grown up books, I had to read the book on the sly, my older sister had borrowed the book from her friend and just before I completed it she had to return it, The story stayed in my mind all this time, I didn't know who the author was but I remembered the title and the story line and all this years I have wanted to find this book so I could finally complete it, I ordered this book a month ago through a local bookstore and went to pick it up on Saturday afternoon. I started reading it at around 23:30 Saturday evening and stayed up or night re-reading the entire book needless to say I only fell asleep after completion which was at 10:00 Sunday morning. I loved this book the emotional upheavels of the two characters was so touching and so real you just had to feel for the both of them, though I thought Miss Spencer should have decreased Clays age to maybe 21 or 22 as he came across as being very immature for a man of 25, I have to agree with another reviewer who said that the book does seem to move a bit too slow, also I don't understand why Clay's family didn't see more of the baby or why Clay didn't hold his baby until the end. Just what the heck was Catherine going to college for? The author never tells us what it was she was studying nor what career path she planned to follow once her degree was completed. However all the above mentioned do not take anything away from the story that is why I'm still giving it five stars, this book was definetly worth the 12 year wait and my sleepless Saturday night, I can't wait to re-read it this weekend ( but of course at a much slower pace since I finally know the ending). Buy this book don't hesitate, it's worth the money and definetly a keeper.
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5.0 out of 5 stars OH. MY. GOD...I LOVED THIS!!!!, April 1 2004
By M. I. "krushedvelvet" (Old Bridge, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Separate Beds (Mass Market Paperback)
Whew!! What a book! I lost so much sleep and my housework went to hell, but wow was it worth it. I could NOT put this book down. "Separate Beds" was absolutely gripping! Clay was to die for I am telling you...first of all he was gorgeous, but his personality..oh!! He was so playful and adorable and polite, and oh my GOD ..did I mention he was to die for? Next came Catherine. She was not as easy to like as Clay, but her character developed in a believable way...simply put...she and Clay were PERFECT together. This has made my list of top faves. I am telling you..stop whatever you are doing now,buy the book, and for goodness sake...READ IT!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my top 5 fave books ever!
Great read. I've read this book about a dozen times. I have to say I have a soft spot for novels with a herione that has a big issue to overcome, and finds love at the end... Read more
Published on Feb 15 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars So romantic!
I loved this story! LaVyrle Spencer is an awesome romance writer. Whenever I'm looking for a book to just take me away, something to really entertain me or something fun, I read... Read more
Published on Jan 31 2004 by Theresa W

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Read. I Enjoyed the Characters.
I very much enjoyed this book. The characters were well defined and I found myself wanting to know more and more about them and what would happen next. Read more
Published on Jan 4 2004 by Paula Stout

5.0 out of 5 stars AN EMOTIONALLY CHARGED READING
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience - not of love. But, someone once said that the heart has reasons reason never knew. Read more
Published on Dec 19 2003 by Gail Cooke

5.0 out of 5 stars AN EMOTIONALLY CHARGED READING
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience - not of love. But, someone once said that the heart has reasons reason never knew. Read more
Published on Dec 19 2003 by Gail Cooke

5.0 out of 5 stars A Story You Won't Forget
A modern day fairy tale - Everything doesn't fall nicely into place just because Cinderella meets Prince Charming. Read more
Published on Sep 12 2003 by Teresa B.

5.0 out of 5 stars It was a marriage of "convenience."
There was a blind date. They came from "the other side of the tracks" - Clay Forrester, the rich little spoiled boy and Catherine Anderson, the poor little working girl. Read more
Published on May 5 2003 by janlouise

5.0 out of 5 stars This is Spencer's BEST comtemporary romance
Once you get started on this book you can't stop and when it's done you feel a little dissappointed to part with such real and wonderfull characters. Read more
Published on Mar 29 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good!
This was a pretty good read. I like the idea that both Clay and Catharine come from different social circles. Read more
Published on Mar 21 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Loss of * for Alcohol Use & Lack of Car Seat for Baby!
This was a gripping novel, one I didn't want to put down, as the characters were so realistic. But there were so many problems:
-If Clay and Catherine had been any younger I... Read more
Published on Mar 5 2003

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