19 Top historical fiction books like Hotel Laguna by Nicola Harrison

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Hotel Laguna

By: Nicola Harrison

3.80

Format: 278 pages, Hardcover

In 1942, Hazel Francis left Wichita, Kansas for California, determined to do her part for the war e…

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1. Famous in a Small Town

By: Viola Shipman

3.91

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

For most of her eighty years, Mary Jackson has endured the steady invasion of tourists, influencers… read more

Similar categories in Viola Shipman's Famous in a Small Town book and Nicola Harrison's Hotel Laguna

  • romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • chick lit
  • adult
  • audiobook
"He throws his arms open, and I hug him. In a world - and school system - where hugs are not often allowed anymore, I still hug. I know sometimes that can make a huge difference in the life of a child…"

-Viola Shipman, Famous in a Small Town

"I finally understand that there is no age limit on growth and self-discovery. We see our lives and ourselves in different chapters, different versions, through different perspectives as we age. We ar…"

-Viola Shipman, Famous in a Small Town

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2. The Paris Daughter

By: Kristin Harmel

4.25

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

From the bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names comes a gripping historical novel about two m… read more

Similar categories in Kristin Harmel's The Paris Daughter book and Nicola Harrison's Hotel Laguna

  • historical
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
"This isn't a decision I make lightly, but being a parent is not about doing what is right for ourselves, is it? It's about sacrificing all we can, big and small, to give our children their best chanc…"

-Kristin Harmel, The Paris Daughter

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3. Summers at the Saint

By: Mary Kay Andrews

4.14

Format: 448 pages, Hardcover

Welcome to the St. Cecelia, a landmark hotel on the coast of Georgia, where traditions run deep and… read more

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  • romance
  • chick lit
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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4. The Beautiful People

By: Michelle Gable

3.73

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

Set against the glamorous 1960s Jet Set, a novel about a failed debutante whose new job as assistan… read more

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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • chick lit
  • adult
  • audiobook
Cover of Hotel Laguna by Nicola  Harrison

5. Hotel Laguna

By: Nicola Harrison

3.80

Format: 278 pages, Hardcover

In 1942, Hazel Francis left Wichita, Kansas for California, determined to do her part for the war e… read more

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  • romance
  • art
  • the united states of america
  • historical
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • chick lit
  • adult
  • audiobook
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6. The Summer of Songbirds

By: Kristy Woodson Harvey

3.97

Format: 359 pages, Hardcover

Four women come together to save the summer camp that changed their lives and rediscover themselves… read more

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  • romance
  • fiction
  • chick lit
  • adult
  • audiobook
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7. Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl

By: Renée Rosen

4.03

Format: 432 pages, Paperback

It’s 1938, and a young woman selling face cream out of a New York City beauty parlor is determined … read more

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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • chick lit
  • adult
  • audiobook
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8. The Spectacular

By: Fiona Davis

4.10

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis transports us back to 1950s Manhattan and the glamoro… read more

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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
"As they moved into the kick line for the big finale, her body tingled with anticipation and suddenly they were kicking in perfect tandem as the audience broke out into applause."

-Fiona Davis, The Spectacular

"She turned to see Peter leaning against the building a few feet away. He wore a navy peacoat and a woolen cap over his head, and some of his curls peeked out from the sides. His eyes were blue and br…"

-Fiona Davis, The Spectacular

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9. The Beach at Summerly

By: Beatriz Williams

3.89

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

New York Times bestseller Beatriz Williams returns with a ravishing summer read, taking readers bac… read more

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  • romance
  • historical
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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10. The Roaring Days of Zora Lily

By: Noelle Salazar

4.18

Format: 416 pages, Paperback

The discovery of a hidden label on a famous gown unearths the story of a talented young seamstress … read more

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  • romance
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • chick lit
  • audiobook
"Life would always throw challenges, but it was up to me to consider each and every one and make a choice about how I would take it on. And I was up to the task."

-Noelle Salazar, The Roaring Days of Zora Lily

"No other person should ever get credit for being the best part of who you are. They may have helped shape you, lent you ides, shown you other possibilities, but you are you. Simple as that. Know your…"

-Noelle Salazar, The Roaring Days of Zora Lily

"Art, I understood now, was so much more than the sum of its brush strokes, curved clay appendages, or intricate stitching. There were stories woven, kneaded, and scratches into each piece. Blood, swe…"

-Noelle Salazar, The Roaring Days of Zora Lily

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11. Diva

By: Daisy Goodwin

3.86

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author Daisy Goodwin returns with a story of the scandalous love affair … read more

Similar categories in Daisy Goodwin's Diva book and Nicola Harrison's Hotel Laguna

  • romance
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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12. California Golden

By: Melanie Benjamin

3.57

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

Two sisters navigate the turbulent, euphoric early days of California surf culture in this dazzling… read more

Similar categories in Melanie Benjamin's California Golden book and Nicola Harrison's Hotel Laguna

  • romance
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
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13. Queens of London

By: Heather Webb

3.90

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

"Looting, lying, and the letter of the  Queens of London delivers a rollicking ride through the cri… read more

Similar categories in Heather Webb's Queens of London book and Nicola Harrison's Hotel Laguna

  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • chick lit
  • adult
  • audiobook
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14. The House on Biscayne Bay

By: Chanel Cleeton

3.69

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

As death stalks a gothic mansion in Miami, the lives of two women intertwine as the past and presen… read more

Similar categories in Chanel Cleeton's The House on Biscayne Bay book and Nicola Harrison's Hotel Laguna

  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
"I think it did. He was quite staggered by the place. Then again, Vizcaya tends to have that effect. Is the home that grand? It Is. Vizcaya has brought the Mediterranean to Florida."

-Chanel Cleeton, The House on Biscayne Bay

"I like to think of the houses I build as having their own personalities. Oh, there's the people who are their custodians to consider, of course, a symbiosis in the relationship between the house and …"

-Chanel Cleeton, The House on Biscayne Bay

Cover of The Cuban Heiress by Chanel Cleeton

15. The Cuban Heiress

By: Chanel Cleeton

3.88

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

In 1934, a luxury cruise becomes a fight for survival as two women’s pasts collide on a round-trip … read more

Similar categories in Chanel Cleeton's The Cuban Heiress book and Nicola Harrison's Hotel Laguna

  • romance
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • adult
  • audiobook
Cover of All the Summers in Between by Brooke Lea  Foster

16. All the Summers in Between

By: Brooke Lea Foster

3.27

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

When wealthy, impulsive summer girl Margot meets hardworking and steady local girl Thea in the summ… read more

Similar categories in Brooke Lea Foster's All the Summers in Between book and Nicola Harrison's Hotel Laguna

  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • chick lit
  • audiobook
Cover of The Trouble with You by Ellen Feldman

17. The Trouble with You

By: Ellen Feldman

3.89

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

In an exuberant post WWII New York City, a young woman is forced to reinvent her life and choose be… read more

Similar categories in Ellen Feldman's The Trouble with You book and Nicola Harrison's Hotel Laguna

  • historical
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • audiobook
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18. The Sunset Crowd

By: Karin Tanabe

3.39

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

From Rodeo Drive to the French Riviera, Karin Tanabe's The Sunset Crowd is a tale of survival and r… read more

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  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • chick lit
  • adult
  • audiobook
Cover of Husbands & Lovers by Beatriz Williams

19. Husbands & Lovers

By: Beatriz Williams

4.21

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

Two women—separated by decades and continents, and united by a mysterious family heirloom—discover … read more

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  • romance
  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • chick lit
  • adult
  • audiobook
Cover of A Happier Life by Kristy Woodson Harvey

20. A Happier Life

By: Kristy Woodson Harvey

4.32

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

Present Day: Keaton Smith is desperate for a fresh start. So when her mother needs someone to put h… read more

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  • romance
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • chick lit
  • audiobook
"Trends come and go; the simplicity of timeless meals with the ones you love is forever."

-Kristy Woodson Harvey, A Happier Life

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21. Sally Brady's Italian Adventure

By: Christina Lynch

3.82

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

What if you found yourself in the middle of a war armed only with lipstick and a sense of humor? Ab… read more

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  • historical
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • audiobook

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