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Bachelor Girl
Bachelor Girl: A Novel by the Author of Orphan #8 | Kim Van Alkemade
From the New York Times bestselling author of Orphan #8 comes a fresh and intimate novel about the destructive power of secrets and the redemptive power of loveinspired by the true story of Jacob Ruppert, the millionaire owner of the New York Yankees, and his mysterious bequest in 1939 to an unknown actress, Helen Winthrope Weyant. When the owner of the New York Yankees baseball team, Colonel Jacob Ruppert, takes Helen Winthrope, a young actress, under his wing, she thinks its because of his guilt over her fathers accidental deathand so does Albert Kramer, Rupperts handsome personal secretary. Helen and Albert develop a deepening bond the closer they become to Ruppert, an eccentric millionaire who demands their loyalty in return for his lavish generosity. New York in the Jazz Age is filled with possibilities, especially for the young and single. Yet even as Helen embraces being a bachelor girla working woman living on her own termsshe finds herself falling in love with Albert, even after he confesses his darkest secret. When Ruppert dies, rumors swirl about his connection to Helen after the stunning revelation that he has left her the bulk of his fortune, which includes Yankee Stadium. But it is only when Rupperts own secrets are finally revealed that Helen and Albert will be forced to confront the truth about their relationship to himand to each other. Inspired by factual events that gripped New York City in its heyday, Bachelor Girl is a hidden history gem about family, identity, and love in all its shapes and colors.
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tdrosebud
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Didn't do a lot of reading yesterday, the focus just wasn't there. I did start the tagged book on audio during my commute though, and listened to some more this morning. I'm also hoping to finish The Firebird tonight as well.
#24b4monday #SummersEndReadathon
@TheReadingMermaid @Andrew65 @jb72 @Clwojick

Andrew65 You get some days like that, good luck today. (edited) 5y
Clwojick ♥️Hope you have a great today! 5y
jb72 Still a good job! Hope you have a better reading day today. 5y
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SassyBookworm
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I absolutely loved this book! Right from the start I was hooked! It was everything I love! A strong independent woman, the theatre, sports (baseball), romance, tragedy and some true history thrown in the mix! I loved getting lost in this world and fell in love with the characters. I loved how the story was spread over several years, rather than a small section of the characters lives. Highly recommend this historical fiction!
#SassyBookworm😏

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SassyBookworm
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My ‘wild‘ Friday night with my lil snuggle bug Penny! She is the best lil reading buddy! I started this book a few days ago and I have been hooked!

#SassyBookworm😏 #FridayNightBookClub #BachelorGirl #Libby #KittensOfLitsy #CatsOfLitsy

Leftcoastzen Adorable!😻 5y
Dragon 😻 5y
Tamra Sooooo cute! 5y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘ll have to stack it!! 💜 5y
BookNAround Moo kitty. ❤️ 5y
SassyBookworm @BookNAround 🤣🤣 omg I love that!!! Moo kitty! Funny we live around cows (not dairy cows...more like steaks & hamburger cows 😏) and I never thought of that! We just call her our checker board chick! 5y
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emilycoc
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Finished my “blind date with a book” book! I really enjoyed this read and am glad I chose it. It‘s not something I might have ordinarily bought either, so I will definitely be buying another book from this promotion again!

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emilycoc
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Wine, book, and bubble bath. ❤️ #perfectsunday

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emilycoc
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Okay guys - this was my “blind date with a book!” I‘m excited to read it. I‘m actually going to put re-reading Hemingway on pause so that I can! 📚

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kristafred
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This weeks beach read... only 100 pages in... wondering how everyone is connected..

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mnsreid
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I‘m somewhat conflicted on this novel, It has everything I love in a book but it just didn‘t click for me. To be fair I had a lot going on this week and maybe I didn‘t give it the full attention it deserved. I did enjoy it but it wasn‘t necessary a page turner for me. I rated it a pick because I do think it‘s worth reading. I am sure there are many people who will love this novel

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ElishaLovesBooks
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Just finished a 3 mile run with the husband-it‘s soooo hot out! ☀️☀️☀️Now relaxing with my book and some strong iced coffee! #goals

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ElishaLovesBooks
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🎆I plan to start the tagged book today!
🎇 Hopefully, go see RBG and hit up a bookstore- I have a gift card to spend! Also, go for a run and spend time with the kids outside.
🎆Grilled BBQ chicken, corn salad, popsicles
#ManicMonday @JoScho

JoScho Sounds like a fun day ❤️ 6y
ElishaLovesBooks @JoScho Thanks! 💕 6y
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ElishaLovesBooks
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It‘s a beautiful day here in Chicago. Went on a run, finished a book, and now watching the younger kids ride bikes at the park. It‘s lovely to be outside!! Hoping to start this book soon!☀️🌿🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️☀️

SilversReviews I love the cover on this book. 6y
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Ajessgirl
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Loved it! I thought this was going to be a light "chick lit" novel, but it turned out to be much more substantive. Set in the Jazz Age in NYC, it's just the right mix of family, historical fiction, social issues, romance & mystery. Great book club choice -- rich for discussion!

Alfoster Oh, I liked it too—a pleasant surprise!😍 6y
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wallacereads
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I have no idea why I put this book on hold, but when it became available I jumped in. I really loved the descriptions of the platonic relationship between the two main characters...so many different types of love are possible.

Melissa_J I just bought this one. Glad you liked it! 6y
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KNBrooks
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When you spend enough time browsing the stacks in the bookstore, you'll come across some amazing books! I claim I'm more of a non-fiction reader, but quite enjoy historical fiction. So I'm excited to dive into this find!

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Sills
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The novel begins with Miss Helen Winthrop inheriting a fortune and becoming an American heiress at 41 in 1939. Why would Colonel Rupert, a confirmed bachelor, leave Helen such an abundance of property including one-third ownership of the Yankees? The author turns back time to 1919 to spin a rich novel set in NYC in the 1920's and 30's around three central characters, all painfully keeping secrets that unbeknownst to them bind them together.

tpixie Intriguing!! 6y
Samplergal I got this in my book box. Hmmmm. Not terribly sure it sounds that great. 6y
Sills @Samplergal If you like historical fiction it may be for you. It certainly dealt with real but taboo subjects during that period. 6y
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