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The Beautiful Strangers
The Beautiful Strangers | Camille Di Maio
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A legendary hotel on the Pacific becomes a haven where dreams, love, and a beguiling mystery come alive. 1958. Kate Morgan, tethered to her family's failing San Francisco restaurant, is looking for an escape. She gets her chance by honoring a cryptic plea from her grandfather: find the beautiful stranger. The search takes her to Hotel del Coronado, the beachfront landmark on the Southern California coast where filming is underway on the movie Some Like It Hot. For a movie lover like Kate, it's a fantasy come true. So is the offer of a position at the glamorous hotel. And a new romance is making her heart beat just as fast. But as sure as she is that Coronado is her future, Kate discovers it's also where the ghosts of the past have come to stay. Sixty years ago a guest died tragically, and she still haunts the hotel's halls. As the lives of two women--generations apart--intertwine, Kate's courageous journey could change more than she ever imagined. And with Coronado wending its way through her soul, she must follow her dreams...wherever they may lead.
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Judybskt
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I really enjoyed this. Such a fun historical fiction read.

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Judybskt
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I‘ve been trying to get outside and read this book in my favorite spot, but I‘ve been a little distracted! My daughter and her boyfriend got engaged over the weekend. 🥰🥰

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Awww, congrats!!! 🎉🍾🎊 3y
AmyG Congratulations!!!! 🎉 3y
fredamans Congratulations! 3y
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Judybskt
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Up next!

Cinfhen Pretty flowers 💐 💜 3y
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Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick
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I just realized that I forgot to share a photo for the #LitsyBitsy challenge. My pup wanted to stay close to home due to the heat and just roll around in the grass by Town Hall. I loaded up the tagged audiobook and let him chill out. I found #2 #rainbowcolors in the form of a Pride Flag.
@Cuilin @Caitlin_Sheridan

Cuilin #2 👍 🏳️‍🌈❤️ perfect 4y
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Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick
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3.5 ? but still a pick. This book was a bit of mystery, a little romance, and part coming-of-age story. Inspired by the ghost of California's Hotel del Coronado, this follows phantom Kate Morgan beginning in 1892 and a young woman, also a Kate Morgan, leaving her home at her granddad's urging her to find "the beautiful stranger" in 1958. A slow, meandering glimpse at their lives & their connection. Some Hollywood star cameos pop up, too. ⬇️

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick ⬆️I didn't have time to read all of my planned books so I swapped one for an audiobook. #readyoursign #sagittarius prompt #8 Ruling color Light Blue in title, on the cover, or featured prominently. @Clwojick @Meaw_catlady and this checks 2 boxes on my #summerfun BINGO Card: On audio and Set on beach/near water @StayCurious @4thhouseontheleft 4y
Clwojick Way to go! 🌟 4y
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Eggs
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HF in one of my fave settings mid-20th century Hotel del Coronado An island near San Diego , CA

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Eggs
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HF in one of my fave settings mid-20th century Hotel del Coronado An island near San Diego , CA

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Judybskt
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I‘ve been wanting both of these books for a while. Thanks so much @monalyisha The bookmark is beautiful! #hftss

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monalyisha I read the first few pages of the tagged book on Amazon before buying it for you! I was intrigued! I love a good ghost story. Hope you enjoy. 😊 (edited) 5y
JoScho Yay!!! 5y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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Donna!! Thank you sooo much for for my beautiful gifts!! The cards are gorgeous and I can‘t wait to read this book!! Thank you for your kind words!! I‘m so happy you are a part of our group!! Have a great weekend 😘❤️😘❤️

#LitsyLove

UwannaPublishme Yay! So happy you like the cards and book. Can you tell I shopped at our favorite store: Tuesday Morning? 😉 Enjoy! And thx again for organizing #LitsyLove ❤️❤️❤️ 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @UwannaPublishme yes!!! Love that store!! I love everything and the book cover is gorgeous ❤️❤️ 5y
SilversReviews LOVED this book..great gifts. 5y
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SilversReviews
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#AMonthofSongs
@OriginalCyn620
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Today‘s Prompt: BEAUTIFUL

Always a pleasure to revisit and share books by Camille DiMaio.

Have you read THE BEAUTIFUL STRANGERS YET?

https://tinyurl.com/yxt9648h

OriginalCyn620 👌🏻📚🎶 5y
SilversReviews @OriginalCyn620 😊 It was so good. Thanks for commenting. 5y
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cookreadsleep Not yet but I should! 5y
SilversReviews @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ENJOY...it was a good. A little bit of mystery included. Thanks for commenting. 5y
SilversReviews @cookreadsleep I think you will LOVE it. Her books are always so good. Thanks for commenting. 5y
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Shibbyfruitfly
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I just finished reading The Beautiful Strangers by Cammile DiMaio so OF COURSE that means I have to watch Some Like It Hot.

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ReadingisMyPassion
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I have an awesome giveaway for you this week - the Once Upon a Book Club box containing THE BEAUTIFUL STRANGERS by Camille Di Maio. The box includes the book, an autographed book plate and four gifts to open at designated pages. US ADDRESSES ONLY. And PLEASE share, share, share. For details and entry go to my Facebook page at bit.ly/ReadingisMyPassion

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Bojo2006
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I started reading this book and then realized that its setting was Coronado Island in San Diego...same location I was headed to for spring break vacation! ❤️😮 I thoroughly enjoyed the dual story line of the beautiful strangers and was drawn in right away, but it was even better to then see Hotel Del Coronado in person! Definitely recommend a trip to Coronado while you‘re reading this one 😉

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SilversReviews
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Happy Pub Day!!

FULL REVIEW is here: https://bit.ly/2J2BqP0

THE BEAUTIFUL STRANGERS has everything historical fiction fans, movie buffs, California fans, and a wonderful story line wish for.

DO NOT MISS reading this book. It is heartwarming, amazing, and an all-around gem.

Bklover Okay, just read your review and from my interpretation this book cover is AWFUL! I almost scrolled on past just because of the cover, but then saw it was you so checked it out. Stacked! ❤️❤️ 5y
SilversReviews @Bklover Yes...I don‘t know why they chose that cover. A photo of the hotel would have been perfect. This is her best book yet. Have you read any of her others? I am HONORED that you STOPPED when you saw it was me. THANK YOU. ♥️ 5y
Bklover No, I haven‘t read any others. Will check them out though. And of course I stopped when I saw it was you. You‘ve been my Litsy friend for eons, and I consider us pals! 5y
SilversReviews @Bklover 😊 ♥️ Thank you. 😊 ♥️ I LOVE Litsy and being your pal!! 5y
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ReadingisMyPassion
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Set at the historic Hotel Del Coronado. A ghost. A star-struck young girl working in the kitchen of the Hotel Del. Is it a coincidence that she has the same name as the ghost?

I was hooked as soon as I read that the two protagonists shared the same name. I knew there had to be a connection, but what was it?

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BOOK GIVEAWAY FOR THE BEAUTIFUL STRANGERS by Camille Di Maio! Click to sign up https://www.bluestockingreviews.com/blog/book-giveaway-the-beautiful-strangers

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Entered!! 📚💗 5y
BlueStockingReviews 💝🤞👍 5y
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BlueStockingReviews
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A beautiful historical fiction story with a beautiful setting at the glamorous Hotel Del Coronado. The story was as delightful as a warm chocolate chip cookie. THE BEAUTIFUL STRANGERS is a just perfect blend of characters, setting and story. Everything fits. https://www.bluestockingreviews.com/blog/the-beautiful-strangers

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SilversReviews
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FULL REVIEW ON MARCH 5.

Kate Morgan didn‘t want to spend her entire life frying fish in her family‘s restaurant so with her grandfather‘s insistence, she sold her grandmother‘s ring, took the money, and went to the Hotel Del Coronado.

When Kate arrived she is told there is a ghost that lived at Hotel Del Coronado in 1892 with the exact same name. 

DO NOT MISS reading this book.  It is heartwarming, amazing, and an all-around gem.  5/5

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