A very charming read, sweet, engaging, great characters, and a wonderful story that flowed wonderfully and kept me interested until the very end.

A really lovely read.

Another wonderful book by Rebecca- a cosy festive read that is perfect for sitting by the fire with a hot chocolate.

If you’re looking for a cozy, feel-good read with holiday magic and Parisian charm, Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel is a perfect pick. It’s the kind of book that wraps you up like a warm blanket—with romance, festive spirit, and the dreamy atmosphere of Paris in December.

The characters are endearing and relatable, especially the main character, who’s trying to rediscover joy and love in the most romantic city in the world. There’s just the right amount of drama, heartache, and hope to keep you invested. The setting is beautifully described—you can almost taste the pastries and hear the snow crunching underfoot.

It’s a sweet, uplifting story that’s ideal for the holiday season, especially if you love stories about second chances, new beginnings, and finding happiness in unexpected places. I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys light romance, charming settings, and a little Christmas magic sprinkled throughout.

One of my favourite authors.

I actually read this a while ago and forgot to share my thoughts.

Raisin gives me feel good vibes with everyone of her books that I read and Christmas a the Little Paris Hotel was no exception.

Enchanting.

Magical.

I feel like I need a trip to Paris (specifically at Christmas).

A wonderfully festive romance set in the city of love - what more could you ask for? Anais and Manon are such a wonderful duo, they balance each other but are such fun together that I would love a book about their growing up together, terrorising Manon’s mother with their mischief. While I read this in June, the festive setting was beautifully described, I can imagine it would be an even cosier read in the winter months (and I would love to see Paris at Christmas!)

Christmas, in Paris, in love, and snow. What more can you want from a brilliant festive read from Rebecca raisin?

“Turn a tumbledown Paris hotel into a perfect boutique, bookish retreat, and have it open for Christmas? What could possibly go wrong?”

When Anais divorces her roguish husband she receives a rundown dilapidated hotel in her settlement. With finances being tight, she has little choice to try and make the best of her situation and make the hotel a success.
This book was a lovely read, and I was rooting for Anais and Noah all the way through! Rebecca’s books are like having a warm hug while you read.

This was a great book. Lighthearted, humorous, easy clean romance.
I enjoy this author's books alot.
Looking forward to more of her books.
Many thanks to TBC and Netgalley for the copy of this book

Rebecca Raisin's "Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel" perfectly satisfied my weakness for renovation romances!

After finalizing her divorce from her deceitful husband, Anais receives a hotel in the settlement while he walks away with most of her finances. With limited options, Anais initially plans to renovate the property for a quick sale. When those plans collapse and her budget depletes, Anais and her cousin make a bold decision to open the hotel in time for Christmas.

Adjacent to the hotel stands a bar owned by Noah—handsome but decidedly grumpy. Though Anais desperately needs his assistance, their personalities clash like oil and water.

Everything transforms, however, when renovations uncover a mysterious walled-over hidden room in the hotel.

I particularly appreciated how the narrative parallels Anais's personal journey with the hotel's physical transformation. Rebecca Raisin delivers a storytelling style rich with humor and compelling characters. The discovery of the mysterious room adds the perfect unexpected element to an already charming story!

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing an early copy of this novel. All opinions expressed are my own.

What a stunning book cover! As for the story, it made me feel like packing my bags and heading over to France.
I loved the characters and the story melted my heart

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin is a sweet, festive read set against the magical backdrop of Paris during the holiday season. The story follows young and hopeful Anais as she runs a quaint hotel and tries to bring holiday cheer to her guests while navigating her own personal challenges.
Raisin's description of Paris at Christmastime is enchanting, and the cosy hotel setting adds a lovely sense of warmth. However, while the book captures the magic of the season, the plot feels somewhat predictable, and the pacing can be slow at times. Anais is a likable character, but her journey lacks the depth needed to make the emotional moments truly impactful.
Though not a standout in the holiday romance genre, Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel offers a light, charming escape for fans of feel-good holiday reads, perfect for curling up with on a winter evening.

Such a fun Christmas read. This book could definitely be turned into a Hallmark movie, and it would be fabulous. Highly recommend and thoroughly enjoyed.

It's always a good time for a heartwarming Christmas read.

Anais is left with a rundown hotel in a bitter divorce. Along with her cousin and bestfriend, Manon, she is going to renovate then sell.

Rebecca Raisin brings Paris to life in this fun and energetic enemies to lovers RomCom.
I loved Manon's hijinks and the introduction of Noah as the meddlesome neighbour, and love interest.
The addition of some widely known French words added to the flavour of the story but didn't need me to move over to Google every five minutes.

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel is a heartwarming, slow burn romance with a mystery at its heart. The plot is well executed and I enjoyed the literary lean.

A sweet Christmas story perfect reading for any time of the year.

I really have enjoyed Rebecca Raisins previous books and this did not disappoint. It was a lovely storyline, great evolving characters and setting. It really made you route for Anais and the hotel and I really wanted to know how it all turned out. The author writes in a really engaging non-mushy way and portrays relationships so well. I can't wait until the next book.

Anais get a derelict Paris hotel in her divorce. her plan is to tidy it up and sell it. But that proves impossible so she decides to make it beautiful and to open it up by Christmas. Noah, the bar owner next door is always interfering. She unexpectedly finds a mysterious room which holds the answer to a hundred year old secret. Expected conclusion, but that's the beauty of this book.

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 fix it up just enough to sell it immediately and move on. She is not able to sell it, so she decides to renovate it and open it for Christmas. She recruits her cousin to help her out and that proves to be a smart move. Manon seems to know everyone, including her grumpy neighbour, Noah, who owns the bar next door. The next thing she knows others are there helping to paint and clean up for them. As they work, they discover two hidden rooms, one a secret library. They have their theme, The Secret Library Hotel (L’hôtel de la bibliothèque secrète). With a mystery to solve, who was the reclusive author, renovations to complete, and an ex-husband who shows up and wants to renegotiate their divorce agreement, will they be able to open by Christmas.

I enjoyed this story of new beginnings, friendship, working together, family, mystery, books, authors, and a bit of romance. The mystery of the mysterious author really drew me in. The story of a woman running and hiding from a controlling and abusive husband is not new during that time in history. The various discussions they had about books was very interesting as well. Seeing how Manon manipulated the various men in the story added some humor to the plot. Watching Anais and Noah get to know one another, and learn about each other's past was the sweet part of the story. There is a lot happening in this book that is set in a lovely area of Paris I do enjoy Rebecca Raisin's books and this was another winner for me.

I'm a fan of Rebecca Raisin's. She has an incredible ability to create compelling characters and a charming plot that keeps the pages turning. This is a cozy romance set in a personal dream of mine: renovating and restoring a book-themed hotel. Where the book fell short for me was in the setting and, while I've enjoyed other books for hers set in Paris, this one fell short for me for that very reason.

It's my own fault for knowing to much about French bureaucracy, but there were things that happened in the book that never would, simply for cultural and tradiitonal reasons. Same with the "hidden gems," which every local would know, rendering them not very hidden. It also seemed like French facts were shoehorned in after a quick cut-and-paste from Google. All of these missteps removed me from the story, which I otherwise very much liked.

I kindly received a review copy in exchange for an honest review by the publisher via Netgalley.

Rebecca Raisin has delivered yet another enchanting tale that brims with warmth, romance, and the irresistible charm of Paris in the snow! Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel is a heartfelt story of second chances, transformation, and the magic of love and friendship, all wrapped up in the festive glow of the holiday season.

Anais’s journey begins in the shadow of heartbreak when she inherits a rundown Parisian hotel as part of her divorce settlement. Initially seeing it as a burden, her plans to tidy up and sell quickly fall apart when no buyers are interested. Instead, she embarks on a courageous mission: turning this neglected relic into a cozy, bookish boutique hotel ready to welcome guests by Christmas. But with tight deadlines, dwindling funds, and the ever-present interference of her gruff yet undeniably attractive neighbor Noah, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Raisin masterfully weaves Anais’s personal struggles with the hotel’s fascinating history. A hidden, mysterious room unlocks the story of a woman from a century ago who defied all odds for love, drawing beautiful parallels to Anais’s own journey. As the first snowflakes fall and fairy lights glitter across the City of Light, the blend of modern-day Paris with its timeless romance will have readers utterly captivated.

Noah’s prickly exterior hides a tender heart, and the chemistry between him and Anais sparkles as brightly as the Christmas lights. The supporting cast – from quirky locals to loyal friends – adds depth and joy, making the little hotel come alive as a character in its own right.

Rebecca Raisin’s writing sparkles as brightly as the twinkling Parisian streets she so vividly describes. Having followed Rebecca Raisin’s work for years, I can confidently say that her storytelling has reached new heights since her move to Boldwood Books. The premise of combining the renovation of a charming hotel with a century-old mystery is pure genius, and the execution is flawless.

This book is a perfect blend of holiday cheer, heartfelt emotion, and a dash of mystery. It’s ideal for curling up with on a cold winter’s evening, wrapped in a blanket with a hot chocolate by your side. Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel is more than a story – it’s an invitation to believe in the magic of the season and the power of love.

Rebecca Raisin has truly outdone herself. Five sparkling stars for this sparkling Festive Treat that will warm your heart and leave you dreaming of Christmas in Paris!

An average, but decent read. The premise was intriguing at one point, but was extensively drawn out. There was also an opportunity for significantly more Christmas. Themes and characters were just okay.

Christmas and Paris are two of my absolute favorite things so I was excited to read this book. It was my first book by the author and I really enjoyed it.