Rebecca Raisin is a go to author when I need a bit of escape. This time I was excited to see that she set her story in Paris. What could be better? Oh yes, some romance.

All of the elements come together in this fun read. There are old love letters, new matchmakers and finding one’s soul mate. Again, what could be better?

Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

Any book that transports me to Paris is a must-read for me! This one was a cute story, revolving around a woman who sells antiques at a market in Montmartre. It definitely captured the charm and romanticism of Paris, but I wish the romance between Lilou and the MMC was a little more developed. Nonetheless, quatre étoiles for Raisin's A Love Letter to Paris!

Lilou is an old fashioned romantic. She has a stall at the market where she sells antique love letters, diaries and prayer books in Montmartre. When her best friend has another bad relationship, she begins her own project called Paris Cupid. Her matches write each other old fashioned letters getting to know one another before meeting and dating. They only know each other's first name, so they can't meet before they have developed a connection. She is kept extremely busy with all the people looking for their true love match. It makes her happy, even though she has no one in her life. But then, she gets a letter. Who is it from? Who knows she is Paris Cupid? Will she finally find her own soulmate?

I really liked Lilou's character. She loved making others happy and helping them find their soulmate. She was so caring and was a wonderful friend. She worked well with all the others at the market and was loyal to those she matched. I enjoyed the various male characters that she worked with, and it was fun watching her puzzle out who her secret admirer was. I always enjoy a Rebecca Raisin book. Her writing is descriptive and flows well. With a few stray cats, a sassy older woman, Genevieve and a slow burn romance, A Letter to Paris was an enjoyable read.

Book Review: A Love Letter to Paris by Rebecca Raisin

From the moment I opened A Love Letter to Paris, I was transported to the enchanting streets of Montmartre, and I fell in love with every word. Rebecca Raisin’s writing envelops you in a warm embrace, much like a stroll through the charming Parisian alleyways that the protagonist, Lilou, calls home.

Lilou, a romantic at heart, dedicates her life to helping others find love through whimsical old love letters. Her passion for matchmaking and her own struggles with romance resonate deeply with me. I found her character both relatable and endearing as she juggles her own disastrous love life while playing the role of "Paris Cupid." The premise is delightful and fresh, drawing me into the story with its promise of love, mystery, and the thrill of secret admirers.

The cast of characters surrounding Lilou is vibrant and adds a delightful layer to the narrative. Each potential love interest—cheerful Felix, brooding Benoit, and infuriating Pascale—offers a unique flavor to the unfolding romance. As I navigated the twists and turns of Lilou's romantic escapade, I couldn’t help but feel the tension and excitement building.

Raisin’s vivid descriptions of Paris brought the city to life in my mind. I could almost smell the pastries from nearby boulangeries and feel the cobblestones beneath my feet. It’s as if I was cycling alongside Lilou, experiencing the magic of the City of Light right alongside her.

What I appreciated most about this novel was its heart. Amid the charm and escapism, A Love Letter to Paris explores themes of love, friendship, and the importance of following one’s dreams. It reminded me that sometimes, after helping others find their happiness, it’s crucial to seek your own.

In short, A Love Letter to Paris is a sparkling, feel-good read that left me with a smile on my face and a longing to return to Paris. If you’re looking for a book that captures the magic of romance and the beauty of the city, this is it. Rebecca Raisin has crafted a charming tale that is sure to sweep you off

This charming tale, set against a beautifully evocative backdrop, had me captivated well into the night. A Love Letter to Paris is my first book by Rebecca Raisin, and it has certainly made me a fan of her writing.

I thoroughly enjoyed this lighthearted, funny, and sweet slow-burn romance. The story introduces a lovable female protagonist, Lilou, who has endured a few unfortunate dating experiences, and pairs her with a moody male lead, creating delightful grumpy-meets-sunshine chemistry. The presence of additional love interests adds to the entertaining dynamics.

One standout is Lilou's friend Genevieve, who steals the show with her sexy, confident, and fun personality. It’s refreshing to see an older female character so at ease with herself and full of life.

A Love Letter to Paris is the perfect read for anyone who adores Paris, handwritten letters, and happily-ever-afters. If you’re in the mood for something light, fun, and uplifting, this feel-good story offers a delightful escape. Travelling through Paris with Lilou and discovering the charming excerpts from old letters and diaries was a true highlight.

Rebecca Raisin’s books are always the type of book you want to read to feel cozy. In this fun and unique story, we meet Lilou, who started Paris Cupid, a site that matches single people and incorporates old-fashioned love letters from the people she’s trying to match. But her own love life couldn’t be worse. Will she try to follow her own advice?
I really like reading this book, I saw the title and cover and was instantly drawn. Rebecca had me at “Paris”. It is s light-hearted story that also makes you reflect about love nowadays and about taking chances.
If you're looking to get lost in the romance of Paris without leaving your comfy couch, "A Love Letter to Paris" by Rebecca Raisin is your golden ticket.

In this fun and fascinating modern romance novel, readers join Lilou as her letter-writing matchmaking side gig, Paris Cupid, has taken off after one of France’s biggest actors has found love with her best friend -- who inspired Lilou to start the project anyway. The drama from the site has carried over into her life as a letter seller in a popular market when she starts receiving mystery love letters and messages after having a disastrous romantic life herself. As she tries to manage the site and keep others from finding out her identity, Lilou must also solve the mystery of her love letters and determine which of the new men in the market -- Felix, Benoit, or Pascale -- is behind the gifts. With a beautifully romantic setting in the heart of Paris and Montmartre, readers will be immersed in Lilou’s life as a businesswoman and a hopeful romantic in the city of love. The characters in this novel are complex, distinct, and clever, and the multiple storylines involved in the novel engage the readers on multiple fronts. A lighthearted, chaotic romance novel set in the beautiful and vibrant city of Paris, Rebecca Raisin’s latest novel is a fun and enjoyable read for fans looking for romance in the City of Lights.

I felt like this book so wanted to be on the fence about who Lilou was going to have feelings for that it ended up with the audience not becoming invested in her love life at all. I liked the concept but considering it was written from her perspective I really needed something more to add to the enjoyment.

"A Love Letter to Paris" was a good read. I was unfamiliar with the author and unsure what to expect. Her writing is engaging and I mostly liked the way she developed her characters. The blurb was a little "You've Got Mail", which is what attracted me. The plot, however, is unique in a welcome way. I enjoyed getting to know each of the characters. I give it four starts because while I liked the characters, there weren't any real surprises with respect to how certain "mysteries" (my word) within the story unfolded. Overall, well done.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher, Boldwood Books for this e-arc for an honest review!
(Sorry that it is a little late…)

A cute slow burn romance! If that is your jam then this book is for you! It did take me a little while to get into this beautiful story due to so many factors in life that has had me super busy. Lilou is such a sweet character who enjoys finding happiness for others but will she find some happiness for herself? It was an adventure to see how this story unfolds with the cute moments, letters mentioned, imaging the streets of Paris and even all the other characters that Lilou interacts with. I will say the ending was little quick but overall it was a great fun read!

This is a really charming romcom, full of whimsy. Lilou is a young girl with an old-fashioned heart, who has had her own bruised too often. She longs for how courtships happened in early years and has set up her secret dating agency. Paris Cupid, which aims to put couples together in a slower, more measured way. In short, they use pen and paper and write. I enjoyed the range of characters who are Lilou's friends and acquaintances. Each has their own distinct individuality.

When Lilou discovers that she might have a secret admirer, there are several candidates- all very different. The story has the feel of a treasure hunt as you see the different letters, journals, poems which she receives. You certainly feel the influence of Paris in the story. There are some wonderful parts where Lilou takes you around the city to some amazing places. All the sights and the sounds of Paris are there. It really does feel like a love letter to the city.

In short: love and romance in Paris, where else?

As usual in my reviews, I will not rehash the publisher's blurb or the plot.

This was an enjoyable read, set - unsurprisingly - in Paris. I loved the descriptions of the various brocante stalls (would love to visit a similar setting!), which all sounded interesting and authentic. There are some great characters - particularly the sparkling Genevieve - and their backstories were fascinating.

The idea of "Paris Cupid" was intriguing. I've always imagined that "dating sites" were rather unpleasant "cattle market" type places, but this sounded altogether different - rather elegant and old-fashioned. It gripped the imagination of romantic Parisians, and "blew up" as they say.

A lovely gentle summertime read, that would be great to take on holiday.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC. All opinions my own.

Fantastic reading and total escapism. Set around a matchmaking agency in Paris, what is not to love? The characters are believable and honest which makes the story zip along - would love a sequel!

What a fun summer read!

I had the honor of interviewing Rebecca Raisin for the Storytime in Paris podcast. This is what I said:

Ep 76 - Rebecca Raisin “A Love Letter to Paris”

We could all use a little more love in our lives, couldn’t we? Well, my first guest for the mini-summer season of Storytime in Paris is here to help. Rebecca Raisin is an internationally bestselling romance writer whose books have been optioned for film. Her latest novel “A Love Letter to Paris” just came out last week. It’s not a bodice-ripping romance, but a truly romantic escape.

In our conversation, Rebecca shares why she chose a flea market as her unconventional backdrop, whether she really believes people were more romantic in the past, how this love story nearly had a different ending, and more!

Would Rebecca nose around in an old diary? Listen now to find out!

Listen here: https://bit.ly/3WjuxMs

A Love Letter to Paris is a truly romantic, in the old fashioned sense of the word, love story that warms the heart, as Lilou goes about creating the perfect match for her friend Emilienne, who is always getting her heart broken into a million pieces.
Of British French parentage, Lilou is an out and out romantic, who sells bundles of love letters, amongst other memorabilia, at her little stall in the Marche Dauphine at the Saint Ouen Flea Market. She wonders if people can still fall in love through letters and could the lost art of writing love letters, be the answer to the woes of trying to find love in a fast paced, technologically focused world.
Digging around in the world of online dating, she realises it is not just Emilienne who has issues with finding love, she also does as her last love affair ended in a disaster. She ponders developing a ‘slow-burn’ dating site where people are matched through hand written love letters and sends Emilienne a free questionnaire under the name of Paris Cupid.
That was six months ago and Paris Cupid has exceeded Lilou’s expectations, also becoming a very popular gossip item around the Flea Market, as no one can guess who is behind Paris Cupid; it is Paris’s best kept secret.
Disaster strikes when Emmanuel Roux a much beloved Parisian sit com TV Star turns out to be the man she has matched Emilienne with; a man who is known as the Playboy of Paris. He has gone public stating he has met the love of his life, they are to be married and it is all down to Paris Cupid!
As the gossip level rises people in the marketplace are beginning to wonder who really is Paris Cupid and could it possibly be Lilou. She is in a constant state of worry and then to add to her troubles there is the very ‘delectable’, according to her friend Genevieve, Pascale who seems to do nothing other than scowl at her and complain about everything!
Lilou is so busy with her market stall, trying to avoid being discovered as Paris Cupid and encouraging her friends to find their true love, she fails to notice she is the target of someone trying to woo her in the old fashioned way, with secret notes left in the stall and mysterious flower deliveries.
A Love Letter to Paris is light hearted, well written and an absolute joy to read, as Lilou and her friends tread the pathway to true love, Parisian style and discover that love is often found with the most unlikely people.

What a lovely read. Lilou has had a disastrous dating life, anything and everything that can go wrong has, so she decides to do her bit to help the people of Paris find love and friendship with a new internet site.
Not the way things are with other dating apps, but the old ways of years gone by. Pen & Ink, love letters.
Set in Paris, and Paris was described so well I felt as if I were there, experiencing the settings and scenery. I mustn’t forget the patisserie delights, scrumptious!
I loved the idea of the story and the characters in it. An uplifting feel good romance book at its very best.

i really enjoyed this book and loved the concept.. it was an easy read and easy to get lost in. the characters all felt like old friends and i enjoyed getting to know them and their relationships
a fun read

I’ve loved reading this book. It was lovely to be back in Paris but in a completely different way. I enjoyed spending time with Lilou and the others in this unique setting.

Paris Cupid was a brilliant idea and came from a well meaning plan but explodes out of all expectations. Lilou clearly struggled with how to manage this and all the complications that came with it but I don’t know anyone who would have managed it any better. Thankfully she had support in the shape of Genevieve who added some humour and sparkle to the story. I also loved the descriptions of the market where everyone works, they really brought it to life and made me feel like I was there experiencing the hustle and bustle and all the different shops.

The characters were mostly lovely, though there were some obvious exceptions. There were a number of interlocking stories but because they were skillfully handled, none of them became confusing. The story takes us all over Paris but doesn’t lose sight of the fact that most people want to love and be loved, but finding that special person is a complicated process. However, watching that process evolve in this beautiful city was a joy. This is a lovely comforting read that is perfect for cosying up with at any time of year.

A Love Letter In Paris is a heartwarming romance book that was so fun to read. I enjoyed the light, slow burn romance and the old fashioned spin on online dating. I thought this book was an interesting twist on a normal romance book because it had so many amazing elements.

Lilou was a great main character and I loved her story, especially the adoption of the cats. She is someone who has struggled with relationships in the past and creates a new website where people write letters to each other to grow a bond. Lilou also works in such an incredible setting, a market stall, which captivates the reader to a different world. I loved all the characters in the book and I thought they were all unique and had good development throughout the story.

The author transports the reader to Paris through the narrative which is written about beautifully. The book felt like a feel good story and I really enjoyed reading about it. The authors writing is so easy to follow and it captivates the reader. I highly recommend this book.

When someone decides to help out their friend they did not realise that the whole of Paris will get caught up in the love stories going around. Until the person that started this starts to receive love notes themselves who is sending them.