This book follows Anais, who, after a messy divorce, is left with a run-down hotel. Undeterred, she sets out to restore it before Christmas, with the help of her spirited cousin, Manon. Her plans are complicated by Noah, the charming but irritating bar owner next door, who becomes both a rival and a love interest, sparking a playful competition and undeniable romantic tension.

The story combines humor, heartwarming moments, and a touch of mystery as Anais and Noah navigate their differences, ultimately learning to work together. Described as a "Parisian Hallmark movie," the book goes beyond a cozy holiday setting, exploring themes of inner healing, family bonds, and resilience. With its endearing characters and lighthearted tone, it's a story about finding love and rediscovering joy amid life's unexpected challenges.

Thanks to Netgalley & Boldwood Books for the E-ARC! So cute!! Loved the characters & all the bookish vibes. New fav Christmas book!!

Having enjoyed Raisin's "A Love Letter to Paris", I got really excited when I stumbled across another one of her books on NetGalley. Is it too early to be thinking about Christmas? Maybe. Was there any chance at all that I would bypass this book? Nope.

I'm so glad I picked this up, because what's better than a book about a scorned woman who becomes a hotelier, solves a mystery, and ends up finding love with the grumpy bar-owner next door, all set against the backdrop of Paris during the most magical time of the year? Nothing, that's what.

In "Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel", Anais is left with a derelict hotel as part of a divorce settlement after her cheating ex-husband runs off with his new mistress (loser). But unlucky for him, our beautiful protagonist is not easily put off - Anais is determined to restore the hotel to its former glory, and has the help of her feisty and hilarious cousin Manon to achieve this before Christmas. What she doesn't count on is Noah, the infuriating (but sexy) bar-owner next door interfering constantly, and the growing romantic tension between them.

"I do splurge on some Christmas lights for the windows, and I hide a smug smile when I note they're bigger and better than Noah's rather lacklustre strings".

I mean, honestly, how could you not love Anais for that?

With a bit of mystery, some hilarious competition between Anais and Noah, and a glass-is-half-full Manon, this story was so well-rounded and heartfelt. I saw some people described it as a Parisian hallmark movie and honestly, YES. I see it. But while it's definitely picturesque, this book is also about inner healing, family, putting aside your differences to work together, and a love for books! There are literary references sprinkled throughout this book as well as a secret library, but I won't spoil anything. You'll just have to pick it up and read for yourself.

I absolutely loved this! I could visualise the hotel and surroundings and was totally swept away and invested in the outcome. In her divorce settlement romance author Anais receives a derelict and rundown boutique hotel. Her initial thoughts are to do it up and sell it but that’s not going to be as straightforward as she thinks. With the help of her cousin Manon she decides to get it up and running in time to open for Christmas. What she doesn’t count on is Noah, the grumpy, but gorgeous, American bar owner next door who keeps interfering. Then there are the hidden suites…….. Why are they hidden and what secrets do they hold? A fabulous location, a great cast of characters, including some from Rebecca’s previous book set in Paris, and an engaging storyline this is a very enjoyable read that has a bit of everything. Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC

A Hallmarkish type story set in Paris leading up to Christmas. It's definitely a fun read. Anise gets the raw end of a bad divorce, and the only thing to show for it is a run-down hotel her ex paid too much for. The only way to make money is to fix the hotel up and then sell it. On top of it, Anise needs to write her latest book. Throw into the mix a book snob neighbor who owns a bar and the realization the hotel might have an interesting secret. Add a touch of romance, and a fun story is created.
I received an ARC copy of the book from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

I was so excited to start this book, Paris, Christmas, quaint hotel. But then 1/2 way through there were things in it I prefer not to read. Wish I’d known before I requested it.

A very pleasant and readable holiday title. It's about Paris, which automatically makes it something I will be able to recommend with ease. Will be an easy title to hand sell.

A great easy read. I love the way Rebecca reintroduced previous characters from her previous books set in Paris.
I found the history of famous authors who lived in Paris, very interesting, as well as the areas connected with literature.
The main characters worked well together especially the family bond between the two cousins. I also enjoyed reading about the various traditions surrounding Christmas.
A light and entertaining book.

A great romance story with tidbits of info about Paris at Christmas time. A good mix of characters and another hit for Rebecca Raisin

A thoroughly charming holiday tale set in the world's most romantic city.

The characters were all unique and well-drawn; love-shy writer Anais, struggling to regain her footing after a bitter divorce; snarky, unconventional Manon; and hunky bar owner/literature geek/expat American, Noah, who comes to the rescue in more ways than one.

I enjoyed the details of them rejuvenating the rundown hotel, all the tidbits of how Paris celebrates Christmas, and the gradual reveal of the Mystery of Suite 19.

This was my first book by this author, but it certainly won't be the last!

Cute, engaging story that is perfect for when you want to curl up with a good, lighthearted book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love the author‘s Paris bookshop novel so I obviously had to read this one as well. Christmas and Paris made for a wonderful combination and I really enjoyed this little book.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!

What a good book! I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. This is a first by this author but will not be my last! I read this in one sitting because I just couldn’t put it down.

Anais spends up with anemoty run down hotel in her divorce settlement instead if her lovely apartment. She is half French and lives in Paris where the hotel is.
With the help of her cousin and a loan from her parents she sets to get the hotel renovated.
There are many twists and turns along the way and surprising discoveries and a few romances.
Anais is a romance writer who has writer's block after her divorce from her cheating husband.
I really enjoyed this book and the book theme throughout. I can just imagine myself staying there for a few days amongst all those lovely books.
I think this might be the first book I've read by this author but I will go and have a look and read some more.

When the holiday season rolls around and you want to get swept up in a cozy romance, there is nothing better than a story set in the "City of Love"!

Paris sets the scene for a romance, but for two cousins, love is far from their minds. Anais is a romance author dealing with the aftermath of a messy divorce. Her cousin, Manon, is a true crime podcaster and aficionado, as well as a life long skeptic when it comes to the idea of one true love. When Anais is left with a derelict hotel due to an impulsive purchase by her ex, these two cousins find themselves neck deep in a renovation. Layer by layer and wall by wall, this rundown hotel works its way into any literary lover's heart. They discover that when you rally together and you open your heart to new possibilities, beautiful and unexpected things can happen.

Readers will fall in love with all of the literary touches throughout this sweet, Parisian read. Thank you to Boldwood Books via NetGalley for this early glimpse at this delightful holiday read, in exchange for my honest review.. I wish any reader the fortune of getting lost in these pages at a quaint boutique hotel in Paris. If that isn't in the cards, then I wish them a cozy day in with some mulled wine, gingerbread macarons and a copy of Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel.

A sweet holiday romance—with a little mystery thrown in for good measure—set in Paris. What I loved most: the endless references to literature, writers, books, and libraries! The renovation of a very dated hotel that the protagonist, a best-selling rom-com novelist, receives as part of a divorce settlement is the premise for this tale, but it unfolds as so much more. I liked how the characters evolved. The book starts with a problem, some desperation, and a number of cranky characters…but they come around. I found this a charming story that will delight book lovers. Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC and the opportunity to share my honest review.

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin is a romantic book set in a run-down boutique hotel. Anäis received the hotel in her divorce settlement and, together with her cousin Manon, is renovating with a view to opening just before Christmas.
There is a sub-plot surrounding two hidden suites and a writer from the 1920s.
I wouldn't call this a Christmas book, it would read equally well all year round.
I really enjoyed the book. I dropped a star from my rating as, in parts, it felt like an ad for the Paris tourist board and took a little away from the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin is a heartwarming festive romance that transforms a dilapidated Parisian hotel into a beacon of holiday cheer and mystery. After receiving a run-down hotel in her divorce settlement, Anaïs finds herself unexpectedly tethered to her past as she struggles to renovate the place before Christmas. Alongside her spirited cousin Manon, Anaïs battles the challenges of restoration and her own writer's block, all while contending with her grumpy neighbor Noah, whose interference complicates matters but also sparks an intriguing tension.

As Anaïs works tirelessly to turn the hotel into a charming literary retreat, she uncovers a hidden room filled with secrets from a hundred years ago. This discovery adds a layer of mystery to the story, intertwining with Anaïs’s own journey of personal growth and healing. The hotel’s transformation mirrors her own, evolving from a symbol of failure into a sanctuary of new beginnings and hope.

Raisin's novel, with its cozy Parisian setting and bookish charm, offers a delightful escape that blends romance, mystery, and holiday magic. It’s a perfect read for anyone seeking a feel-good story that’s as enchanting as a snowy Christmas in the City of Lights.

What an amazing Christmas read, although don’t wait for Christmas, read it now. Never just a typical romance from this author. I loved the book/library theme for the hotel- I wanted to visit. Twist and turns kept me turning the pages. A big 5 star recommendation

This story takes you on a journey to Paris and I can definitely see this being made into a Hallmark movie it is a cute, sweet Christmas love story. This would be perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan and Sarah Morgan. Despite the Christmas connection would be great to read at any time of the year, or to take on holiday. Thank you to Netgalley & the publisher for this arc.