Cute book but so much boring to get through to then enjoy the story. The little bit of mystery and rom com made it much more interesting.
For anyone that loves books and a Christmas movie I am sure you’ll like this.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

After a messy divorce romance writer Anais is left with a run down hotel and a big mortgage. Deciding to renovate it and have a soft opening before Christmas, aided by her cousin Manon, they work hard to achieve this.
I'm not a city person, however this book made me want to visit Paris to see the sights as described. I liked the idea of a literary themed hotel, and would certainly stay there. Manon sounds a really scary person and would certainly want her on my side, but it was good to see her softer side coming out. Noah, Ainas' love interest, is the grumpy bar owning neighbour, although their initial interactions are by no means hopeful for a future together. There is a mystery with two rooms that had been sealed away that continues through the book. It was nice to see a "special guest appearance" by Lilou from A Love Letter to Paris, this gives some continuity across the books.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

I received an E-ARC with a request for my honest review.

This uplifting romance follows author Anais who after her recent divorce is left with a rundown hotel in Paris.

Determined not to let her ex-win, she decides to renovate the hotel, so it is in a situation where it could be sold. Soon she meets the bar owner next door, but she doesn’t welcome his grumpy presence.

Struggling to start her new novel, she throws herself into the renovations and uncovers a mysterious secret in the hotel.

What is the secret? How will she overcome her writer’s block?

This romance is not only sweet but has an uplifting storyline as Anais tries to build herself back up again after her recent divorce.

Her cousin is an amazing character who helps Anais not only as family but as a friend and pushes her in ways Anais, although not prepared for, needs to be pushed.

With a little bit of mystery entwined with the past secrets of the hotel, this book keeps you wanting to read more and more.

Overall, an uplifting romance where the renovation of a rundown hotel uncovers mystery.

Another corker from the lovely Rebecca! I have loved reading Rebecca's work over the last couple of years and CATLPH is no different. She has a wonderful way of writing relatable, witty and lovable characters, a phenomenal way of writing strong, supportive, female relationships and finding fun and interesting scenarios to put them in!
I loved the mystery in this one, and the many, many, hilarious ways she imagined killing of Anais' fictional men. Each one had me snorting and giggling.
Another fantastic read from a truly lovely author.

I was so excited to receive a copy of this book. I have never read a Rebecca Raisin book that I didn’t love. She writes from the heart, and her characters seem more like friends than two dimensional creations. I have read, and enjoyed a previous book of hers, also set in Paris, and I was delighted when an ‘old friend’ from a previous book popped into the Hotel to say hello.

Anais is half French and half English and was brought up in England. Like the Author, Anais is a successful romance writer, however unlike Ms Raisin, Anais was married to a vile French gold digger who took her money and slept around. In the divorce settlement, her ex got the apartment that Anais had paid for! Anais only got a run down and derelict Hotel that her ex had insisted on buying – with Anais’ money of course! Anais, with the help of her cousin Manon, decide the only way to recoup some money is to renovate the hotel and open it by Christmas to customers, and then sell it as a going concern. What they don’t expect to find are two hidden rooms which reveal a one hundred year old secret. They also don’t expect to find love!

Rebecca Raisin is a master of her craft. She can turn an idea into a totally gripping story, where you feel totally invested in both the story and characters. I couldn’t put it down.

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Really enjoyed this book! Very romantic, cheesy and set in Paris! Made me feel all lovely and happy!

Christmas...
Paris,...
Romance...
A big mystery to add intrigue...
Rom-com Writer who keeps trying to murder her leading man...

...Ok so all of these are big plus points for this wonderful story, and the murderous thoughts that Anais is having, is due to her coming out of a messy divorce with not much more than a run down hotel and a severe case of writers block.

Anais and cousin Manon are determined to get the hotel up and running for a soft launch just before Christmas, and the ideas Anais has for this hotel... well let's just say I think every book lover will be wishing this hotel was real.

And in getting it set up we are treated to a literary tour of Paris, which was fascinating and again will appeal to any book lover.

Add in Noah who runs the bar next to the hotel who Anais shoots her mouth off at every time he appears, plus Manon's love of true crime, and you have a funny, romantic and rather festive treat of a story.

It was a sheer delight to spend time between the pages of this book.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Merry Christmas!! May bookmarks and romantic books in Paris bring nothing but joy! Because I know this book brought me nothing but holiday cheer! 🎙️

Anais is a recently divorced woman who ends up getting a French hotel out of her settlement! She decides to cure her writer's block and at the same time make a career change and allow Paris to shower her and it's elegance and quirky Christmas magic!💗

Grab the hot chocolate and curl up! This book will take you on a slow burn romance and beautiful female friendship love story! I felt as if this book was a beautiful box of multiple bows and I couldn't decide which one to unwrap first!🎁

I've always been a hotel fanatic! The history of hotels to the mystery of hotels! And this book definitely has both! 📰

A delicious Christmas treat that I will reread over and over! 🍾

Bravo!

he story follows the life of Anaïs, a famous romance writer with writing block and behind in creating her latest book. In addition, the divorce with François-Xavier also happens, and she gets a derelict hotel in Paris. In the latter, she had invested all her savings during their marriage, and since she could not sell it in its present condition, she had to begin its restoration. Close by her side in the process is her cousin Manon.
The two embark on the ambitious task of transforming the place, setting themselves a deadline to have the hotel up and running by Christmas. We witness their unwavering determination in the face of numerous challenges. Anais continues to strive to finish/start her novel, but the plot tends to take a more criminal turn since she is not at all romantically inclined at the moment.
There are quite a few funny moments, lots of bookish stories, beautifully inserted details, and sights of Paris that will make you feel like you're right there. I'm on the verge of buying a plane ticket and popping over there some weekend…
And the most exciting part—the hotel has two rooms that have been well hidden and have kept their secrets and history for over 100 years… a story of pain and one great love!
I really enjoyed the book. I couldn't put it down until I figured it all out! Some of the stories were anticipated, but others had unexpected twists that kept me in suspense until the very end!

This book is just perfect! A wonderful romantic Christmas story set in Paris with a cast of brilliant characters. I loved every page.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in return for an honest review.

This is a romance novel about Anais, a recently divorced novelist with writer’s block and a delapidated hotel she got as part of her divorce settlement. With the help of her loyal cousin, Manon, she sets about renovating the hotel in time for its Christmas opening but soon discovers that the hotel has its own secrets and a mystery to solve. I really enjoyed the strong female friendship through this, the slow burn romance and learning about French Christmas traditions along the way. This is a perfect lighthearted and escapist romance to curl up with as the evenings draw in and the countdown to Christmas begins. Thanks to Netgalley, Boldwood Books and Rebecca Raisin for the advanced reading copy.

This is a cute little story set at Christmastime in the beautiful city of Paris. It was enjoyable and made me want hot chocolate and Christmas music in September!

I received an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for a review and opinions are my own.

📖Cute story: bringing a hotel and romance back to life🗼✨

I found Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel a good, entertaining and festive read. The present day romances for the lead female character Anais De la Croix and her cousin/best friend Manon were not the main focus, but Anais's transformation from a betrayed former wife who suspects the actions, words and motives of all men to a woman open to romance is. And as Anais is a published romance writer who has lost her taste for romance and suffers prolonged writer's block as a result, she REALLY needs to get over the hurt from her failed marriage and reclaim her mojo for romance and happy endings.

This is an easy one to read in a day or two and gives a nice taste of Paris in the lead up to Christmas festivities as the women work with an amiable building contractor to bring the boutique hotel back to life before Christmas. Anais and Manon are creative about taking their limited budget and getting things done. And the mystery of some long-hidden rooms and papers in the hotel Anais and Manon are renovating adds a degree of suspense and a good reason for Anais and Noah, the proprietor of the adjacent business, to spend quality time together and develop an understanding despite a very abrasive first encounter. I thought their ideas for transforming the hotel into an oasis for book lovers were fun and clever.

Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

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.