Another wonderful Rebecca Raisin book. As always I want to jump into the pages and live in the story. A cozy, warm enjoyable winter read. Anaïs and Manon had a great friendship and Manon was hilarious. Noel, as expected, proved a charming suitor and the discovery of the secret room was a wonderful addition to the story.

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel is one of the best romantic novels written by Rebecca Raisin this is one of those books that you will want to read over and over again. The plot was quite simple, but the characters were well thought through and well written. It would be fascinating to stay a night at the secret library hotel for sure! I truly enjoyed reading this and I know you will too.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.

This book captured my heart from the very start. From Anais and Manon's family love and friendship for each other, to the mystery of the rooms in the hotel, to the slow burn love interests (plural). Everything just flowed beautifully through out the story. The time line is perfect, it isn't rushed and it doesnt drag. The family chat had be laughing out loud and by the end of the book I had sore cheeks from smiling. Christmas in Paris is now on top of my bucket list.

Rebecca Raisin is a true story teller, she captures your attention from the start, she is funny, smart, worldly and romantic.

A big YES from me

Anais ends up with a rundown hotel in Paris from her divorce. With the help of her cousin Manon they decide to bring it up to a decent standard so she can sell it. It's not helped with her neighbour Noah who runs a bar and complains at every turn. Lovely descriptions of Paris. Can she get it ready in time for opening at Xmas?

I absolutely loved this book. It was so easy to read and I couldn't put it down. The location is perfect and the characters are fabulous. Will definitely recommend this book.

Anais receives a run down hotel in her divorce settlement, her first thought is to sell it, but will she? a little bit of mystery and romance , sweet book.

This was a light hearted and cute read. I enjoyed the book overall especially the setting of beautiful Paris and the mystery elements. I didn't care much for Noah and wasn't rooting for him in any way.

A Literary Foray into Paris

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel is like a love letter to literary Paris, except that Rebecca Raisin chooses almost exclusively American authors for her French (British?) heroine to admire.

While the novel is set in pre-Christmas Paris, I would call is less of a Christmas romance and more of a romantic mystery that's wrapped a few extra layers.

I really wanted to rate this book better, but cannot go above 3.5 stars due to the numerous grave issues (that could be fixed with two rounds of edits!).

The book does not quite fit into the genre the author seems to be going for with the title and the cover, instead there is a charming little mystery hidden in the dilapidated Parisian hotel Anais, the protagonists, receives as her divorce settlement. Together with her neighbour Noah and her cousin Manon, she sets out to renovate the place and stumbles across a literary secret that has been hidden for 100 years.

Rebecca Raisin's book has <b>several issues</b>.
She strays into touristy descriptions of Paris, which center around English-speaking bookshops and American novelists. Her protagonist is only revealed to not have grown up in France in Chapter 16.
Her French is atrocious. I can't sugercoat it. Google Translate knows better than the heroine (or author) when it comes to French. There are typos, incorrect translations and a disturbing usage of the word 'oui'. She is inconsistent when it comes to italicising French terms and expressions and I would strongly recommend anyone who speaks a little French to skip any bits in the language and stick with the inevitable translation into English.
While I love the voice of the protagonist, the author squeezes in a lot of plot lines that detract from the main characters and feel rushed. Structural edits would have been helpful to this book.
I wish there would have been a little research into French hotels and their regulations, as some plot points are simply unbelievable.
I could not get over the fact that the protagonist's and her ex-husband's names were misspelled (Anaïs being the more common French spelling, as is François). The fact that the name of the bar next door, as well as the name of the hotel (misleadingly NOT the same as in the book title) were mistranslated is both sad and hilarious, especially considering that the name of the bar now means something very different indeed. In summary, I wish the author and her editor would have put more care into the language used in the book.

That being said, if you are looking for a sweet, literary romance set in Paris, this is your book. Starting over after a divorce may or may not be relatable, but discovering the secrets of an old building (and falling for the cute literature nerd next door) certainly is!

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC.

Anais is a 38 year old divorced romance writer with writer's block owing to emotional turmoil. Her ex-husband Francois-Xavier cheated on her and managed to get the seemingly better deal in the divorce - she's left with the run-down boutique hotel in the middle of Paris he bought with her cash for too much money.

Her only option is to renovate it to be able to sell it for a better deal, with the help of her feisty cousin Manon. But on the first day she already clashes with her neighbour and fellow business owner, 40 year old American Noah who runs some literary wine bar and is a grumpy mansplainer.

Then Anais and Manon accidentally discover two secret rooms that hint a female writer lived there a long time ago for a while. But who was she and why did she hide? Can they find her secret memoir?

This is my third new Rebecca Raisin book this year and the second to take place in Paris. No writer's block here!

I love how the hotel is made a haven for book lovers, with a big library, book names for the guest rooms and complimentary books, and I think the literary mystery brings a certain je ne sais quoi to the story.

I have to say though, as much as I love Manon, I'm not loving Noah. The way he treats Anais at the beginning is ridiculous. He behaves like a pompous arse and she has every right to give as good as she gets. Nothing to do with her divorce making her bitter! She makes lots of excuses for Noah, saying he acts the way he does "because he’s hiding his own hurt." That doesn't give anyone the right to be rude to people! He is nicer in the end but it takes way too long.

Personally, I think calling this book "Christmas at the Secret Library Hotel" would have worked better. I'm never a fan of the word "little" in a romance book title. Dream big, ladies!

The lovely cover gives you a gentle Christmassy feel, copious litres of mulled wine are drunk, and the run-up to a French Christmas with all its traditions is well observed. I didn't really mind that the focus was on the hotel renovations and secret writer mystery though.

It is interesting to get behind the scenes of a romance novel writer's life, something the author can obviously draw on from her own experience. I hope she didn't have a scary agent on her back for this one!

It is lovely to see Lilou and Geneviève, characters from the previous book "A Love Letter to Paris" make a quick cameo appearance, tying the two books together.

All in all it's a fun, feel-good literary-themed holiday read for book lovers at Christmas that will make you wish you could book yourself right into the Secret Library Hotel's Meet Me in Paris suite!

4.25 stars

Enjoyed every minute of this book! Set in a beautiful place, the excitement of a mystery, and a romance that makes your heart flutter. Checked all of my boxes for an enjoyable read! Love all the literary references and history scattered throughout the book too. Highly recommend for an easy and fun read!

This was a cute, festive romantic read. It did take me a little bit of time to get into it, but once I did, I wanted to keep reading.

It was well written, light hearted and easy to imagine being part of the book.

Thanks for the opportunity to read.

I have read all of Rebecca Raisins books and was so excited to receive this one! She did not disappoint once again. This contain just the right amount of mystery and romance and even a little drama. Definitely kept me reading and needing to know what happened next. Love following along ok Chloe, Manon, Noah and JPs journey! Love this book so much!

When Anais inherits a rundown Paris hotel in her divorce, her plan is simple: fix it up and sell it fast. But as the holidays approach and funds dwindle, turning it into a charming boutique retreat by Christmas becomes her only option. With a grumpy American bar owner, Noah, meddling next door and a century-old secret hidden in a mysterious room, Anais finds herself caught in a whirlwind of unexpected challenges. Amid twinkling lights and falling snow, this Christmas in Paris might just bring more than she ever imagined.

What an enchanting novel for book lovers and writers! I absolutely LOVED Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel. Everything about this story charmed and inspired me. I enjoyed chasing the literary mystery of the secret library and unknown author from page to page. The characters were distinct and delivered a good portion of humour, wit and wisdom. I was mesmerised and pulled into the gorgeous descriptions of Paris—particularly the lovely lead up to the city’s activities and appearance towards Christmas. This is such a well-written fun and festive story and I was so immersed in it, the world outside my imagination just rolled on by unnoticed.

Anais acquires a rundown hotel in her divorce settlement. Her ex-husband who has cheated on her and cleaned out her funds, trades off the old Paris Hotel they purchased for their fancy apartment. It would appear on the surface she got the short end of the stick but we soon see that this is not the case at all. Yes, she has to pour a cart load of money into remodelling it, but once it is up and running, she plans to quickly sell to recoup her cost. She has no experience in running a hotel. She is a best seller romance writer and must now write a Christmas novel. But she's struggling after dealing with betrayal and all the work she must focus on in getting the place ship shape and ready for a Christmas opening. With cousin Manon’s help, though, and some tradesmen and good friends, they pull the place together. Her writing, though, is another story. What will spark her ideas and get the magic words flowing again?

I love that this novel focuses on books - the endless mentions of literature and excitement shopping for special copies to fill Anais’ guest library. There are lots of literary references delivered between Anais (a romance author) and Noah ( a literary scholar and critic / pub owner). Plus we get to see so many true aspects of a writer’s life: complete with writer’s block that can be caused by emotional upsets, procrastination on getting a story written, killing darlings during the editing process, stressing over pressing deadlines, and being inspired when you get lost in the zone and forget the hours that seem to whip by! Of course, there is Margaret the literary agent who keeps pulling Anais back into reality. She is a mover and shaker with lots of zing!

As for the topic of Christmas, initially I did not think about it so much at the start of the novel. I was too focused on wondering about Anais after her divorce and how she was going to manage the old hotel. But then little sprinkles of holiday magic kept appearing in my vision until gradually the increase in festivities (like the countdown dates at the start of the chapters) made me more aware of the season. One of the joys for me is the priceless gift Anais finds hidden in her hotel that has the potential to rock the literary world: a very special manuscript written by an even more special author. This intriguing mystery was so much fun to unravel that I was glued to all activity relating to it.

The mystery serves a ‘romantic relationship’ purpose, too. It draws Anais and Noah into a peaceful truce. Allows them to get to know each other and solve the book author mystery together. They have more in common than they think: including a past broken relationship.

As mentioned, there are some great characters both likeable and irksome. Cousin Manon is a strong, feisty woman who becomes a great asset to Anais. The ex-husband was easily disliked for his arrogance and bad behaviour. Noah is a charm, (after his initial grumpiness!) full of literary knowledge and a pleasant surprise in many areas. Anais is a lot of fun to follow through her writing and mystery solving adventures. She has a passion for preserving history and is dedicated to her vision of completing the hotel project despite all the challenges she faced. Her literature focus ideas for the hotel are brilliant and any bookworm would love to stay there for a holiday! I was glad to see her relieved of her horrible ex-husband and happy that she found love again with someone who shared many of her interests.

All in all this was a riveting, fun and mesmerising plot and I loved every second of it. There are some lovely Parisian Christmas scenes that will put a sparkle in your day but this novel can be read any time of year as the mystery to me was the main focus which centred around the wonderful world of books and those who write them. And, of course, there are a number of special romances in there, too! 5 Glorious Stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC.

A delightful story that just happens to take place near the holidays. However, I loved the premise of renovating a hotel with a literary theme. An author with writer’s block and recently divorced from her scum of a husband, whom she caught in bed with their maid, Anais just wants to make the hotel that she got in her settlement, attractive to sell and get through the holiday before she goes broke. Enter her hunky grumpy neighbor, Noah who owns the bar next door and to interfere with everything Anais is doing. On top of that, Anais discovers a secret room full of books and clothes from an era gone by. Solving who lived there may be her answer to how she recovers from her heart loss. What do you give up for love? Set in the city of love, this is a great enemies to lovers story. Just a fun read. Many thanks to #netgalley, #rebeccaraisin #christmasatthelittleparishotel for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Absolutely amazing. I would love to go stay at the secret library hotel. You end up as invested in finding out what is inside and who stayed in suite 19 as the characters. A fantastic love story with a mystery.


Thank you so much Rebecca Raisin, Boldwood Books and Netgalley for letting me read this ARC.

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin is an absolutely brilliant book that will appeal not only to the romantic in all of us, but to those who love all things bookish as well.
Raisin has crafted a story that tugs at the heartstrings, with characters who are relatable and realistic; from the author Anais who has been fleeced by her ex-husband and left with nothing but debt, to the bar owner Noah, who is not what he initially seems, and a surprisingly entertaining supporting cast of characters you can't help want to know better. The storyline of a hidden library in the decrepit Paris hotel Anais is renovating, and the mystery of whose it might have been, is complex and intriguing, and it keeps you turning the pages eagerly until the end.
I particularly enjoyed the brief cross-over with one of Raisin's other novels. The book is not only a romance between characters, but a romance between the author and the city of Paris itself, and Raisin's descriptions of the city as Christmas approaches are the next best thing to visiting for those of us who will likely never be fortunate to travel there.
If you only read one Christmas themed book this season, make it Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel!
I'm thrilled to have received an ARC of #ChristmasattheLittleParisHotel from #NetGalley.

Christmas At The Little Paris Hotel is a cute and cosy Christmas novel by Rebecca Raisin.
This was such a cute read. It's the perfect festive novel to curl up with over the festive season. It was easy to follow and had a great cast of characters. Overall a good novel that I would recommend to other readers.
💖 Thank you to netgalley, the publisher and author for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the little christmas romance story, the character manon reminded me of the devil in the movie the craft lol, but it was a really good story overall. Shes going through a divorce in a hotel that is looks old and she finds a secret library and begins to uncover that it has mystery. The story was really well written and I couldn't stop reading it. Thank you for this, opinion is 100% my own.

A story of a writer who received a run down hotel in a divorce and tried to begin again while renovating. During this, she finds a secret library and begins to uncover it's mystery. A bit of romance, a bit reno and a bit mystery all with Paris at Christmas. I enjoyed this story, though it took me a bit to get into it.