The Last Bathing Beauty

By Amy Sue Nathan,

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A former beauty queen faces the secrets of her past-for herself and the sake of her family's future-in a heartfelt novel about fate, choices, and second chances.

Everything seemed possible in the summer of 1951. Back then Betty Stern was an eighteen-year-old knockout working at her grandparents' lakeside resort. The…

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1 author picked The Last Bathing Beauty as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I thought I had this book figured out from the start, but by the time I got to the end, I was pleasantly surprised that my expectations were completely subverted.

The twist at the end is surprising, sad, and perfectly fitting for this book. I’m also a sucker for a great summer romance story, and this one fits the bill perfectly. 

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