Thank you to netgalley for the ARC.

Sometimes you are looking for a light read. Nothing too heavy but in-depth and interesting. A fun story to get lost in. I thought this was a cute book! I will say I would only recommend this novel if you are looking for a slow burn, heart felt story about a woman who is middle aged.

This was my first read by the author
Hope you enjoy it.
And as always Happy Reading!

This book was a huge letdown for me. I love the cover and it’s what drew me to the book initially! I thought the description sounded cute and the setting sounded fun. I think this book has the potential to be a really fun read but it just fell flat for me.

It was classified on NetGalley and Goodreads has a romance but while there is a romance, it’s found it more to be a side plot than a main plot.

I found the cover a little misleading because I feel like the girl on the cover seems to be in her 20s to 30s but the main character is in her late 40s turning 50.

I didn’t love Lucy as a character. I just didn’t connect with her much. There were some parts of the book I just found her annoying. I didn’t really like the love interest much either. He didn’t believe that she could turn the hotel around at the beginning. I didn’t think the two of them had much chemistry and thought and the end their romance felt very rushed.

I found the ending very rushed and felt like the author tried to squeeze way to many things into the last few chapters.

The main things I did like about this book was the description of the French countryside, the culture and the food.

Overall, I just found the pacing to be slow and the romance lacked chemistry. I ended up listening to this on audio where I was able to listen to it on a higher speed. I honestly think I would have DNF this had I not listened to it. I don’t think I am the target audience for this book which is why I didn’t like it. This was a weak 2.5 for me, rounded down to two.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Love how this one had the cutest protagonist who was venturing out in the world. Really enjoyed this.

This sounded super cute, and I am probably being over picky but I didn't love it. I was a huge fan of the story line or the Writing.

Overall, I was let down by this book. It was not what I expected. The storyline was a little all over the place, with Lucy's previous background and her boyfriend's (was he though) involvement in a major fraud case and her moving overseas away from her struggling family didn't make the most sense. Then when I discovered she was in her 50s, I was even more lost and disconnected from the character. The other people at the hotel were an attempt at adding interest but I still found them all a little dull. By the end, I didn't see much growth or change and wasn't invested in the success or failure of the inn.

I think the romance portiIon of this book really lacked and that was what I was expecting when going into this one. I think we got a better in depth look into the hotel industry than romance. I loved the setting and was immersed in that portion of the book. Also the ending of the book felt very sudden and we didnt get a deeper look into the horrific accident that happens and the aftermath of that accident.

I enjoyed her last book, Maggie Finds Her Muse, but I think I enjoyed this one even more.

Lucia Giannetti used to manage a very upscale hotel in NYC until a massive scandal basically saw her blacklisted in the entire industry. When she gets a job offer to run a hotel in Rennes, France, she jumps at the chance...not looking too closely or asking too many questions.

She arrives to find that the Hotel Paradis is in very bad shape and hasn't been open to guests in a long time. Turns out it's her job to fix it up and get it running again. Painting, maintenance, and everything else that gets thrown her way is not exactly in her wheelhouse, but she's determined to make the best of it. There are several live-in tenants, including an irritatingly gorgeous artist, Bing, who lives on the top floor. The two spend more and more time together, and the crumbling hotel starts to feel like an actual home to Lucy.

The book was sweet, and funny and I particularly enjoyed all of the secondary characters. The timing was perfect for me too because I read the book while spending a week in the south of France at an old property that had been turned into a hotel. I really felt like I was living the book as well as reading it.

I look forward to seeing what this writer publishes next, and where in the world it will be set.

I enjoyed the story line of this book. I felt transported and felt like I was a character on the sidelines while reading.

Another case of it's me, not you. This book just couldn't hold my interest. There was a lot of description of decor and it just pulled me away from the story. It just slogged on for me so I had to call it. Check out other reviews though if you like hotel stories.

I spent the first section of this book feeling lost. The character knew something major, and only hinted at this BIG THING (losing her job), but gives enough for us to just feel annoyed that everyone around us knows what’s happening and is talking about it in front of us.

Not for me!

I received an advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.

This book didnt seem like a romance, more womens fiction. Which is fine! I was hoping it was more of a romcom which I was wanting to read. The story of Lucy did seem tragic, and unrelatable, but it was a unique story so I can appreciate that,

When Lucy takes a job at a hotel in Rennes, France, she gets... less than she bargained for. The hotel is not up and running, it is a disaster. The owner tasks her with getting it ready for customers with the help of the misfit crew that lives on property. The characters in the book were so charming. Dee Ernst has become a must-read author for me!

Love that the mc Lucy is late 40s having to start over after she gets pulled into a scandal that she was cleared from but that didn’t translate to being hired.

She’s now in France thinking she’s going to help a hotel get up to date but it’s very out of date. Excited to renovate this old European hotel and meet the cute artist.

Thank you stmartinspress and netgalley for the e-ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

I need more Dee Ernst books! Love the characters she creates and the adventures she takes them on. This new novel doesn't disappoint - Following the travels of Lucy, a former, high-powered hotel executive to a now disgraced, broke woman seeking to reinvent herself and her career at a new hotel in France. Once there, she realizes the charming hotel she envisioned turning around is a complete disaster. Humorous, captivating and hopeful. Loved this book!

Lucy Checks In by Dee Ernst is a romance with an older main character in her 40-50s. I had a hard time getting into the first half of this book. The French setting had great promise but overall this book was okay. I will not be posting this review.

This is another super cute romantic comedy style book. Boy meets girl and they both fall for each other when they know they should not! If you enjoy happy light hearted romance this is one for you.

Lucia Giannetti is 49 years old and looking to start fresh after a scandal in NYC. She was the hotel manager of a prominent hotel with great aspirations, when the owner disappears with millions and leaves Lucy down on her luck. This prompts a move to France, where she assumes the role of manager at Hotel Paradis. While in France, Lucy rejuvenates the hotel’s image, meets good friends, and finds love. I adored this story as it isn’t your traditional 20-something looking for love. Lucy’s character had more depth and life experience to dig into.

Sincere thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book was as charming as the French boutique hotel it’s set in. 😍 Lucy feels like her life is over when, nearing 50, her life partner leaves her and her career ends all in one fell swoop. But she gets a second chance when she’s offered the General Manager position at a boutique hotel in Rennes, France. When she arrives, the hotel is not quite what she bargained for, but I’m the end turns out to be so much more. 💖 This was a quick and charming read!

This is a new to me author and I have to say I am looking forward to reading more by this author! I loved this book

Seems to have the beginning to a good plot but just couldn’t get me hooked. Don’t know if it was me being in a bit of a book slump but I couldn’t really get into the book. There was definitely something that could lead to something with two of the character though.