Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, set in Paris.

After going though a messy divorce Anais, who write romance books, is left with a hotel which is in need of repair as well as a massive mortgage.

She decides to do the repairs and then open it just before Christmas. Her cousin Manon helps her to get it ready.

I loved the descriptions of Paris and how Anais decorated the hotel. Wishing I could go and stay there.

The characters were all lovely, especially Manon.

The story also a mystery with the hotel rooms that have been locked for a long time.

I highly recommend this book.

I love reading Rebecca Raisin's books and her latest book Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel is no exception.

Anais is facing disaster--she is getting divorced from her cheating husband and as a divorce settlement, she receives an almost abandoned hotel. Anais wanted to clean up the hotel, sell the hotel and then forget all about it. But the hotel needs to be repaired which makes it impossible to sell and so Anais's funds seem to be running out as she needs to open the hotel by Christmas. Noah, an American man working at the bar, seems to be entering into her life and then while in the hotel, Anais discovers a secret locked door which might change her life forever.

All Rebecca Raisin's stories involve a break up and then finding a new romance which seems to be the main trope of the romance novels. However, I just like the setting of the story--it is set in Paris, one of the romantic cities in the world and it is set during the Christmas time which is a plus signs for romance novels. There were some funny moments in the book and I like how Anais and Noah's relationship eventually changed from strangers to friends to eventually in the end as lovers. The writing is really great with all these beautiful descriptions in and around Paris.

Overall, if you are looking for a good romance read for Christmas, Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel is for you! Worth 4 stars.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood books for the ARC. Thank you for the invite. This review is based on my honest opinion only.

ARC Review: *Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel* by Rebecca Raisin

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5 stars)

If you’re in the mood for a magical holiday escape to the heart of Paris, *Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel* by Rebecca Raisin is the perfect read to cozy up with this winter. This heartwarming and festive romantic comedy is filled with charm, mystery, and a dash of holiday magic that will leave you glowing from the inside out!

Anais finds herself the unexpected owner of a rundown Paris hotel after her divorce—a place she plans to fix up just enough to sell it. But things rarely go as planned, especially when Paris, Christmas, and a grumpy-yet-irresistible American bar owner, Noah, are involved. With only weeks until Christmas and a dwindling budget, Anais decides to transform the derelict hotel into a boutique bookish retreat. Yet Noah’s constant interference—and their undeniable chemistry—soon add more complications to her plans than she bargained for.

And let’s not forget the magical twist! While renovating, Anais stumbles upon a secret room that holds a one-hundred-year-old love story, one that slowly reveals itself as Anais’s own heart begins to thaw.

The *Grumpy/Sunshine* trope between Anais and Noah is just one of the delights in this story. Their banter, misunderstandings, and blossoming romance are sweet and fiery at the same time, making this slow-burn love story oh-so-satisfying. The picturesque Parisian setting during the Christmas season, with twinkling lights, festive markets, and falling snow, adds a layer of *holiday magic* to the entire tale.

What truly makes this book special, though, is how Anais’s personal journey of healing is paralleled by the unfolding mystery of the secret love story. As she uncovers the past, Anais learns that love, in all its messy, unpredictable forms, is always worth fighting for.

With its mix of romance, mystery, and holiday cheer, *Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel* is the ultimate feel-good novel to brighten up any cold winter day. Rebecca Raisin has crafted a story as charming and irresistible as a warm cup of cocoa by the fire.

*Microtropes*: Grumpy/Sunshine, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Holiday Magic, Slow Burn, Hidden Room, Second Chances, HEA.

Curl up with this enchanting tale and let it transport you to a snowy, twinkling Paris where love and hope shine the brightest!

I absolutely love books set at christmas and i also love a book that is set in Paris, so reading this book was an absolute no brainer! Plus, the blurb was so tempting and sounded like the most perfect, Christmassy book ever.

I was definitely NOT disappointed with this wonderful book, it was so magical and full of festive spirit and i just loved being immersed in the story.

There are some wonderful characters in this story and of course i especially fell in love with the two main characters Anais and Noah - and I really loved their names too!

I loved the storyline, it pulled me in and didn’t let me go until I had very quickly, devoured it all…….

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel, I loved the setting. It was cosy, fun and I always love Rebecca's festive reads.

I love Paris and Paris at Christmas is magical! Having been there I could picture myself at some of the hot spots mentioned, as well as in the neighborhoods watching cars use their bumpers to park in tight spaces ;) I was sucked into this book immediately. There was a little romance (no spice, so appropriate for young teens), mystery, and humor that kept my interest and invited me to down this book in one sitting!

Romance writer Anais finds herself divorced with Writer's Block and an impending deadline for her next Christmas romance novel. As part of the divorce settlement, she is saddled with a small hotel that is in need of some TLC. She embarks on a renovation with her cousin in the hopes of opening a week before Christmas...all while trying to overcome her Writer's Block! I won't spoil the mystery component other than to say it's a book lover's dream! I would love to see this book made into a movie.

I look forward to reading more Rebecca Raisin and am thankful to Netgalley and Boldwood for the ARC in exchange for a genuine review.

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin is the perfect festive romance to curl up with during the holiday season! As one of my favorite books, it makes me want to grab a cozy blanket and dive right into the magic of Paris at Christmas. Raisin’s heartwarming storytelling, paired with the enchanting setting, creates the ideal atmosphere for a holiday escape. I can’t wait for the holiday season to arrive so I can fully immerse myself in this uplifting tale. It’s a must-read for anyone who loves a feel-good Christmas romance!

The bibliophile in me fell in love with the hotel that provides the setting for this book and I would be booking immediately were it not fictional. Love the ideas to make a hotel that would be a reader's heaven!
This book is a gentle read but is not a completely formulaic romance as we have a mystery to unravel and I enjoyed the gradual revealing of what was hidden in the neglected hotel building. In fact, I would have liked a little more detail in that part of the plot.
I also loved the character of Manon who was a good foil for the more angst- ridden Anais and would love a story from her point of view. The key features of any romance are there - hero, heroine, villain and bump in the road and this is a light enjoyable read to while away those cosy winter nights.
Is it wrong that I wanted the author- character to let loose and write murder mysteries?!

Turn a tumbledown Paris hotel into a perfect boutique, bookish retreat, and have it open for Christmas? What could possibly go wrong?
When Anais receives a near-derelict Paris hotel in her divorce settlement, her first thought is to tidy it up and sell it immediately. All she wants is to move on and forget her disaster of a marriage ever happened. But selling it proves impossible, so she has only one option: to make it gorgeous and open by Christmas… when her funds will almost certainly run out.

She’s not counting on the grumpy American bar-owner next door, Noah, coming and interfering at every moment though. Nor is she expecting to find a mysterious room – which holds the key to a one-hundred-year-old secret – about a woman who chose love against the odds. One thing’s for sure… as the fairy lights twinkle all over the city of lights and the first snowflakes start to fall… this will be a Christmas in Paris to remember.

This was another lovely read from this author! All the good feels for the holidays, building the idea that we can always pick ourselves up and put things right again. Very inspiring and motivational. Wonderful characters. Curl up by the fireplace with your favorite Christmas drink and enjoy this gem!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital reader's copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review!

Its 1 November: Anais and her cousin Manon are standing on the pavement looking at all she has left from what she considered a terrific marriage, when the sign from the dilapidated L’Hotel du Parc, almost hits her on its trajectory to a crashing finale at her feet.
Still in shock, she is then accosted by what she considers a younger Hemingway look alike, wearing a beanie, the owner of the bar next door, berating her for her carelessness, along with lack of maintenance of the Hotel and so begins her first day of ownership of the seventies style décor, slowly decaying, badly in need of renovating L’Hotel du Parc.
She is a popular author of romance fiction and is on a deadline to have her new manuscript ready for her Agent, but can only come up with scenes where she kills the so called hero; naturally still venting her hurt and anger with her former husband François-Xavier, who took all she had worked for and left her with the run down, worn out hotel, very little money in the bank and huge mortgage.
Anais needs to have the hotel open for Christmas, which is only seven weeks away, get her unfinished manuscript to her agent Margaret, somehow keep the peace, her peace, with Noah, the man next door and owner of the La Generation Purdue Wine Bar, which seems almost impossible.
When a massive crashing sound in the night sees the ornate, gold edged mirror located on the third floor, lying on the floor surrounded by debris revealing a hidden passage extension, obviously having been sealed off for many years, Anais and Manon are intrigued but there are two very curious questions that need answering, why and when.
As the days filled with hard work roll on, Anais still has not completed her manuscript, Noah, the Hemmingway look alike is still giving her grief, builders are hired and a treasure trove of items are uncovered in many of the rooms. Anais along with some serious encouragement for Manon begins to see there is a wonderful Hotel beginning to emerge from the disaster.
Love slowly blooms in the most unexpected way in Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel as Anais and Manon both discover that love with the right person can be truly wonderful.
Rebecca Raisin has created another wonderful romance in the wider style of the genre, set once again set in Paris, with a new heroine Anais, as she faces up to some terrible calamities in her life and eventually discovers that where there is a way, there can often be a will, even if it is a major struggle.

I have read a lot of Rebecca’s books and they are always a delight. Anais has recently been through a tough divorce. She now has a hotel that has been very neglected and is in need of renovations . Her career as a romantic novelist is suffering due to her no longer trusting men. This story takes her through the renovation process which uncovers a 100 year old secret. I read this in 2 days and highly recommend it.

Anais in her late thirties has recently gone through a messy divorce. A romance book author she finds herself now owner of a run down hotel in Paris, L’ Hotel du Parc.
On the back foot Anais alongside her cousin Manon must turn this dilapidated hotel around in as short a time as possible.
But the hotel has secrets of its own to be discovered.

A thoroughly enjoyable book that captured me from the start. A bunch of quirky characters set in Paris.
The book described places of interest in Paris, and it was written in such detail I could believe I was there seeing it all through my own eyes.
A good plot which was finished with a good book ending.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Publisher for an advanced e-book copy. Opinions about the book are entirely my own.

Another fabulous read set in Paris from Rebecca Raisin. Great characters, some to love and one not so much. Excellent storytelling, and gorgeously atmospheric. Highly recommended! *****

This was a cute Christmas read set in Paris. When Anais gets a hotel as part of the divorcé settlement she’s determined to make it work, but she has to finish her novel before Christmas. When she finds a hidden doorway, she needs to find out what’s behind it.

I enjoyed reading this book, a lovely lead up to Christmas read and it’s a page turner, you want her to succeed and open the hotel and finish her book. Anais a nice character to read about, she’s got an edge to her which I liked. It’s a cute, feel good story and an easy read. A joyful 4 star read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

This book is for lovers of Christmas, Paris, feel-good themes, turning-your-luck-around stories, and even cozies. The setting is Paris at Christmas time, The author's lovely descriptions easily transport readers to the enchanting world of Anais. Anais is recently divorced and still licking her wounds from a disappointing marriage. She receives in the divorce settlement a outdated Parisian hotel, too ugly and outmoded to sell. With a lot of hard work, grit, and help from her cousin and the somewhat grumpy American next door, Anais embarks on a renovation. The journey, is unexpected and astonishing. Not only is she renovating this Parisian hotel, she is renovating her life. Sprinkled in the story is a touch of mystery, a touch of romance, and a whole lot of inspiration.

2 things to note prior to reading:

1) reader will want to move to Paris
2) reader will want to own a hotel

Think scorned ex wife finds a herself the owner of a dilapidated boutique hotel. Now toss in being a romance author who can’t seem to find her grove after her cheating husband got kicked to the curb. Until… romance comes in the form of a hotel and a cute (slightly irritating) neighbour.

Very cute 🥰

Side note: love the cousin relationship in this one

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin

Rating: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A huge thank you to the publisher, author, and Netgalley for access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was my first time reading a Rebecca Raisin book and I can unequivocally say that it was absolutely amazing! What a heartfelt read featuring wonderfully written characters and highlighting how one can overcome trials/tribulations to become the best version of themselves. I especially enjoyed seeing how Anais stepped out of her shell and embraced a new chapter of her life. The romance between her and Noah was so sweet and genuinely felt authentic.

This is a feel-good, Christmas-themed romance set in Paris that will leave you feeling content and cheerful! I’d recommend it to all fans of cozy romance!

This was a quick little book! It made me wish I could stay in that hotel and explore Paris. It has lovely characters. I loved the idea of the secret library and the mystery attached to it. Definitely check this one out

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel was sucha great read. I loved it.

Anais is a romance author, but she can't even write a full sentece since her messy divorce that left her with a decaying hotel and some meagre savings. Will she have the boutique hotel up and running before Christmas? Will she overcome her writer's block? Will she get over her desire to plan her hero's demise? Fortunately she isn't alone in this journey, she has her favourite cousin Manon, the kind builder JP, and the grumpy neighbour Noah.

I've chosen to read this book for the nice cover, and the brilliant Paris setting.
The storyline was well written and intriguing, the characters were fabulous, and it's just what I did need these days.
This novel gave me some pleasure, it put a smile on my face, and it warmed up my bibliophile heart.

"I suppose chances are that we'll all leave this mortal coil somewhere in the middle of an unfinished book, which makes me strangely sad."

I was in Paris in May, but the author made me want to go back as soon as possible to follow Anais through the streets and the literary cafes of the VI arrondissement.
I highly recommend it.

What a lovely read, something a bit different from your average love story.
When Anais gets a dilapidated hotel in her divorce settlement, she is left wondering whatever is she going to do! But with the help of her cousin Manon and friends she makes along the way, can she turn everything around?
The writer really captivates the audience with her description of everything, you can see the hotel, the streets, Paris, in your minds eye. The transformation of the hotel is vivid in your mind.
The characters are developed well and the relationship between Anais and Manon is fun and endearing. I love the literary theme throughout the book, the discoveries made and what they mean for literature, the future.
All in all a wonderful read, something different and unexpected. A wintery story with a hint of Christmas, what’s not to love!