{pages} a bookstore is proud to welcome back author and friend, Nicola Harrison in celebration of the publication of her third novel, Hotel Laguna. Tuesday, June 20th is publication day and {pages} will host the launch of this beautiful, historical novel set in Southern California. This is a free event, however, please consider purchasing a copy of the book through {pages} a bookstore. Pre-order with {pages} and receive a special bookmark, signed copy and a tote bag, while supplies last.

More about Hotel Laguna: In 1942, Hazel Francis left Wichita, Kansas for California, determined to do her part for the war effort. At Douglas Aircraft, she became one of many “Rosie the Riveters,” helping construct bombers for the U. S. military. But now the war is over, men have returned to their factory jobs, and women like Hazel have been dismissed, expected to return home to become wives and mothers. Unwilling to be forced into a traditional woman’s role in the Midwest, Hazel remains on the west coast, and finds herself in the bohemian town of Laguna Beach. Desperate for work, she accepts a job as an assistant to famous artist Hanson Radcliff. Beloved by the locals for his contributions to the art scene and respected by the critics, Radcliff lives under the shadow of a decades old scandal that haunts him.