I am not usually a romance reader but like all book lovers, I can't resist a book about a Bookshop. The Little Bookshop on the Seine was like a fairytale, exactly how all book lovers would imagine their home away from home. Sarah as our main damsel was sweet and likable, with a cast of delectable side kicks to keep her grounded and help her on her story arc. I was hoping true love would have a different outcome but everyone got their HEA. 
This was a lovely, gentle read with a healthy dose of Paris and a wonderful way to dally the day away and forget about the trials of real life.

This was a magical story about stepping outside your “bubble” and experiencing new horizons.  The book is very atmospheric and descriptive of Paris. I didn’t want it to end! This is the first book I have read by this author, and I will be seeking more. 
Many thanks to Harlequin and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my opinion.

Sarah owns a little bookshop that is struggling – but she’s happy to spend her days reading and chatting with her friends from the café across the street, dreaming of her ‘not seen frequently enough’ boyfriend Ridge and her worries about keeping her shop viable.  She’s a bookworm in all the best senses of the word – loves her books like people, makes friends with them, would rather read in than go out, and has her favorites that cause her a physical ache when she can’t lay her hands on them. But, things aren’t all good, especially not when she hears from her friend Sophie in Paris. She and Sophie have bonded over reading and the love of books, feeling that the written word is one to be cherished and honored – no matter what others may think. But Sophie’s relationship has dissolved in spectacular fashion, with her man moving on to antoehr woman in the shop next door, and announcing their relationship to the world. Sophie needs out – but cant leave her shop without a manager – and Sarah has always talked about the romance of Paris and her desire to visit. Simple solution – pack up and trade spaces – leaving Sarah in charge of Sophie’s store in Paris – with all of the associated glamor and tourist opportunities, while Sophie comes to her little town and works in Sarah’s shop. 

Arriving in Paris, totally befuddled and unused to the hustle and bustle of the city, not to mention her first real trip away from home, Sarah is stunned to find a less than welcoming atmosphere in the shop, with crowds, lines and a very ‘unique’ organization of employees, part timers, hangers on and more than a bit of “French” brusqueness.  The staff don’t listen to her apologetic suggestions of what needs to change, they openly challenge or ignore her, and where she hoped for time to be a tourist and wander the city are shelved for spreadsheets, balancing the books and reporting on the operations of the shop to Sophie on a regular basis.  It’s going to take some doing for Sarah to find her feet and make the adjustments needed, all while sales are flagging and money is missing from the till. It doesn’t help that Ridge, who was supposed to be there keeps putting off his visits all while his phone goes ignored, or worse, answered by some woman. 

From the struggles both with organization and against the “French Way” of doing things, to battles with staff and worries about sales, it will take some serious determination on Sarah’s part, along with some growth, to make a real go of her time in Paris, and when she finally finds that balance between “boss’ and “operations’ with the actual people and the chaos the ‘workers’ create with doing what she came to do, without apologizing, and a famous named author being a regular in a small upstairs room who has a sympathetic ear and a solid sense of humor – the story moves forward without dwelling too much on the struggles of small indie stores and the challenges of changing countries on almost a whim with a readable tale with a heroine that is easy to enjoy, as she muddles through trying to keep her head up and moving forward. This was a fun story that provided an escape to Paris, with it’s unique draw, and the connection to a character that will be a favorite for many booklovers out there. 

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

This was just a lovely book, a lovely cosy read that I thoroughly enjoyed. This book made me wish I was in Paris exploring the little streets and trying some of the delicious food (though maybe not the steak tartare). I also think I may now want to work in a book shop - haha. I look forward to reading more in the series - which it looks like there will be more!

Sarah (an American) and Sophie (a Frenchwoman) both own bookshops and they agree to swap for 6 months, something Sophie begged Sarah to do. 

So Sarah, from a slow-paced town, comes to Paris, to a bookshop that is frantically busy and doesn't seem to have much of a rhyme or reason, especially when it comes to staffing. Poor Sarah has to sort out so many issues in this shop!! Things are not all bad though, there is Paris, after all, with its secret goods and secret cafe's that you won't know about unless a local tells you etc, I felt like I was there. Luckily, I have actually been to Paris, I could picture the different scenarios so well. I loved the orphans Christmas party.  

There is a lot happening in this book and some of it wasn't so great. I felt very sorry for Sarah for most of it, between staffing issues, being homesick, not seeing much of her boyfriend Ridge, Sophie not listening to her and being very angry, it wasn't exactly roses and kittens. I didn't like Sophie one little bit, I am sorry to say. I can't believe she would BEG Sarah to come and take over her shop and then would be so horrible to her. I didn't like Beatrice all that much either and even though she changed, it wasn't enough to wipe out how horrible she had been earlier. 

So, because I thought this was going to be a feel-good kind of book and there was just a little too much shade for me, I am rating this at 4 stars.

A wonderful read, a slow start but it leads to a wonderful holiday romance. I enjoyed learning about all the characters and their relationships with each other. Paris is definitely front and center and adds to the wonder of the novel and it becomes such a vital part of the story. It feels like you are there in Paris and truly experiencing it with the characters are in the story.

A total escape into life in Paris,working at a bookshop, what a dream.  Sarah Smith trades places from her little bookshop in a small town in the U.S. with her friend Sophie’s bookshop in Paris.  As Sarah gets to know all of the employees, and the mysterious author, she questions her relationship with Ridge.  A sweet little romance.  Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy

Maybe this book needs to be read around Christmas, or maybe you need to have read the first book in the Bookstore series. Any way you cut it, this book was bad. 

Our protagonist is Sara Smith. She is unlikable, and not meant to be. Her fears, introversion, and unending displays of immaturity ostensibly stem from an episode when she was 5, when she wandered off into the woods and was lost for like 2 hours. Seriously. 

I can’t find many redeeming qualities. It was too hard to get past this annoyingly inept character (like a super helpless female trope) to find many good things. The writing style is more juvenile than I’m used to, and I thought it must be a YA novel. It’s not
 
Paris is still beautiful though. So there’s that.

For bookworms this book is totally for you.Great character development and plot was excellent. I highly recommend you read it when it releases next year.

One of the most beautiful books I have read in recent times in this genre. The book had everything which captured my heart and turned me into mush. Rebecca Raisin is a fabulous storyteller, the one who knows how to capture the spirit of the place and infuse magic in her words. 

Sarah a bookseller from Ashford USA and Sophie from  Paris decided to exchange their bookshops. Sarah came armed with dreams and a desire to do something different, maybe find herself in the process. The first day itself was hectic, her baggage and documents stolen, hordes of customers in the shop, and not so cooperating staff. This book was all about transformation. Sophie found her voice and her love not only with her boyfriend Ridge but for living in the city. 

Having read books by Rebecca Raisin, I was armed with the knowledge that I was in for a good time. This book surpassed my desires. It pulled me in from the first line with its hypnotic lyrical words. Something in the writing was so powerful that the book felt like a movie. Emotions caught me by the throat, sometimes in a gentle breeze and sometimes with the strong gales of a storm. 

This was supposed to be my few chapters breakfast read, but I had to read it at one go. I couldn't escape the magic, I wasn't sure if I wanted to. Descriptions of Paris was beautiful, they came alive with the ink of Rebecca's words. Sarah as a character grew a rod of spine when needed. Her growth and discovering her inner strength was inspiring, to say the least. 

Love and mystery of the written letters found hidden in the bookshop were the added delight. The book had everything. Nobody can do magic to a city as Rebecca Raisin does. And Paris was never more brilliantly portrayed before. A fabulous read.

I loved this cozy book! I am a sucker for any book that takes place in a bookshop, so that plus the added Christmas element made this book a shoo-in for me. I am looking forward to reading Rebecca Raisin's other books to read more about a few of the characters mentioned in this book! This book has all the makings of a sweet Hallmark holiday movie!

I received this title courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are given freely and are my own.

Sarah Smith heads off to Paris on a bookshop exchange with her friend Sophie. Sophie needs to flee and Sarah is feeling stuck so when the idea is proposed, Sarah things, “Why not?” Yet, while this is an opportunity of a lifetime—Paris! Croissants! People watching! —it is anything but easy. And when the bookshop and her relationship with her boyfriend suffer rocky patches, Sarah begins to wonder if this experiment has all been a huge mistake.

Overall, this was an enjoyable little book. Nothing fancy or exciting, but enjoyable. The characters were fine. Not overly enjoyable, but fine. Still, I enjoyed reading this book. After all, it’s set in a bookstore. What’s not to like?

I love reading about bookstores, book lovers, and traveling so when I came across this story, I was excited to read it. As I got into it, I realized it’s a sequel to another book that I read some time ago. I briefly thought about re-reading the first book, but realized this story was enough of a stand alone that I didn’t need to do so. 

Sarah was a complete doormat and I was pleased to see her grow and change into a confident woman. It was disappointing to see that her love story with Ridge from the first book wasn’t so happy and the author had to magically create a happily ever after in the last few pages. It felt like a cop out and caused me to drop my rating from 3 stars to 2 stars.

I was looking for an atmospheric romantic story and this one fit the bill. i love stories about book shops and I wanted to crawl inside the book and enjoy this one. The characters were interesting and the story unfolded wonderfully.

Sarah Smith is a small-town bookshop owner in Connecticut. She operates her store across the street from her friend's cafe, thinking nothing of popping by for an hour to chat and catch up on life. That said, her business isn't doing so well (it may be because of the hour-long lunch breaks), her boyfriend is always traveling and never available, and a general feeling of restlessness has settled in. When offered the opportunity to switch bookshops with her friend in Paris, France, Sarah decides to go for it. There, she has difficulty transitioning from her small-town life to her new life in Paris and the employees aren't making it any easier for her.

At a certain point, I ended up skimming the novel. It was a light read but none of the characters spoke to me, neither did Sarah's inability to juggle or do anything. The plot was thin and light on the descriptions of Paris. If you're looking for something light to pass the time during the winter, this might be for you.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Romance for this advanced reader's copy. The book is scheduled for publication on 01/07/2020.

Eh, this was boring. I had a really hard time finishing it, and kind of wish I hadn't bothered. The characters were unlikable, but not in an interesting way, and I felt like there was nothing for me to grab onto. It's not really a romance, but that is a factor. This was not for me.

Meet Sarah Smith. She is the owner of a quaint bookshop in Connecticut, has a handsome boyfriend who is a reporter and some of the sweetest and supportive friends.  Life is going well even if she doesn't get to spend as much time with her jet setting boyfriend as she'd like to and life seems monotonous at times. Just when she starts feeling lonely and a bit hopeless, Sarah receives the offer of a lifetime.  A chance to swap bookshops with a friend from Paris!  

"The Little Bookshop on the Seine" is a delightful book.  Perfect for curling up with a cozy blanket on a cold night.  Be prepared to get lost in the whimsical and ageless beauty of Paris as author Rebecca Raisin beautifully captures the hearts and haunts of one of the worlds most magical cities.

Sarah Smith owns a bookstore in a sleepy town in Connecticut. Sarah gets the chance to swap places with her friend who owns a bookstore in Paris. She will have six whole months to see the sights, stroll with her boyfriend, and soak up the atmosphere at the Little Bookshop on the Seine, or will she?

This was my first time reading a book written by Rebecca Raisin and overall, I enjoyed it. Any story about a bookstore is an automatic read for me.  I love books that relate to reading and books. This story kept me interested and I was so engrossed I read it in two sittings.

However, this is not just your typical cozy bookstore read. There are pockets of romance for the main character, but she spends most of the book worrying: worrying about the bookstore, her boyfriend, managing her employees, etc. If I were Sarah’s friend, I would have screamed, “Stand up for yourself!”

I feel like there was a part of the story that was missing and that maybe there was a book that came before this one that explains Sarah and Ridge’s relationship.  However, this book is categorized Little Paris Collection #1 in Goodreads, so now I am not sure if there is a book that comes before this one.

I recommend this book to readers who enjoy light romance and a bit of Paris at Christmastime. 4/5

Thank you to Netgalley, Harlequin, and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy of The Little Bookshop on the Seine. Release date: January 7, 2020

Sarah Smith feels like something is missing. She's got her bookstore, her friends, her books, and Ridge Warner, but she's no longer satisfied with it all. Then she gets a call from a fellow bookstore owner, Sophie, who interests Sarah with the idea of a bookstore swap. Without much thought, Sarah trades spaces with Sophie and moves to Paris to run Once Upon a Time. She's got a list of items on her bucket list she'd like to complete while there, along with spend some quality time with Ridge while he's home from writing assignments, but Paris's most popular bookstore might prove to be too much for Sarah.

If my reading/sleeping habits are something you know about, then you will know what I mean when I say the following. I stayed up until 11 pm reading this book in one sitting. I love sleep, I'm in bed at 9 pm every night, but this book was one I could not put down. I considered it at 9, again at 9:30, and gave myself another thirty minutes once it hit 10, but I could not put it down. I needed to know the ending, I wasn't sure if it was a HEA or not, but I had to know. Now that I do know, I need to get this book into the hands of every person I know! Seriously, it's that good. I haven't read a Rebecca Raisin book before, she's a new-to-me author, but I will be reading all her books after this.

Sarah is me in book form; I truly believe in the magic of books and I'd give my right arm to have her bookstore (and her man). She's a true romantic, total bookworm, and feeling a little lost in life as she faces some unsure future plans. I love that Sarah said yes to the switch, despite the fact that it seemed so out of character for her. That's what makes a book so adventurous and fun, doing something out of character is always a good story line. Plus, Paris! Rebecca Raisin described it with so much detail that I literally hungered for some macaroons and wine. I could see the cobblestone streets, the Siene, and all the beautiful people. Ridge is one hunk of a man as well and I definitely enjoyed seeing their relationship play out long distance. Especially as Sarah found herself fitting in to Paris and with her fellow coworkers.

The bookstore she took over was so interesting to read about and I loved all the individual characters we met there. I never felt like I had one main character, there were several, and it was so entertaining to read their interactions and read about Sarah's growth as she does all the things she'd never thought she'd do before. The building is phenomenal, one I'd only wish to see in real life. The romance is beautiful, a very key part to the story, but Sarah's interactions with the bookshop patrons were my absolute favorite. I'd be very interested to see what happens with all the characters and can't wait for this series to keep growing.

The Little Bookshop on the Seine is the first book in The Little Paris Collection, but is not the first book about Sarah. While it can be read as a standalone (I read it as such), there is a series called The Bookshop and you can start from the beginning with Sarah in The Little Bookshop on the Corner.

I love books about books, or books based in bookstores and libraries. The author Rebecca Raisin writes books with the cutest titles it makes you nostalgic just reading all of them. Some of the titles are The Little Perfume Shop, The Little Antique Shop, and of course my favorite, The Little Book Shop. Books, romance, travel…everything I adore all in one cute story.
Sarah Smith loves her job working at the bookstore, but she feels stuck in a rut with her everyday life. So when she receives an offer to trade lives with her online friend who lives in Paris, Sarah feels like this couldn’t have come at a better time. Her bookstore isn’t making any money, and Sophie runs a very successful store so she might be able to figure out how to boost sales. Sophie and Sarah both need to get away from the men in their lives, and who wouldn’t want an opportunity to live in Paris for a little while! What Sarah doesn’t expect is to walk into total chaos! Not enough employees to help all the customers who need it, the store is a mess, and to top it off her purse and luggage are stolen right from behind the counter. 
Sarah is so worried she will let her dear friend down and cause her to lose sales. The staff has no real schedule and comes and goes as they please. Customers sit around and read the books for free, and even take books home without purchasing them! With long days working she hardly has time to work about her boyfriend Ridge and his lack of time for her. Sarah misses her family back home and her own cozy bookshop. Does she have what it takes to stand up to the staff and make the changes she needs done, or will Sophie regret letting Sarah into her bookstore. You’ll have to read to find out!