I really wanted to love this book, but it was a bit slow for me. I ended up skipping the last 1/3 and jumping to the end.

If you enjoy a slower paced romance, you would really enjoy this book! It takes it's time with the world building and does have cozy Paris vibes.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for an arc. All opinions expressed are my own.

Was very lucky to receive and be able to review this ARC of 'Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel's. It is charmingly written with full bodied characters and I particularly enjoyed @rebeccaraisinwrites humour, which is sprinkled throughout the book. So many literary references to keep any book lover hooked and set in Paris, what's not to love? Highly recommend this festive read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cite and cozy, the perfect combo for a Christmas romance. I will read anything by Rebecca Raisin. A little predictable but all romances are. Raisin just knows how to write in a way that it doesn’t feel altogether predictable. It’s fresh yet familiar and a delight to read.

After her disastrous marriage ended, romance writer, Anais and her cousin Manon, start to renovate a run down Paris hotel which Anais received as part of her divorce settlement. Noah, the American bar owner, who lives next door to the hotel seems resistant to the changes going on however, once the hotel starts to reveal its secrets both Noah and Anais get inextricably drawn into the literary secrets of this mysterious hotel.

This is a lovely story with likeable characters who just make you smile, especially Manon, who is a feisty empowered woman who gets things done. The burgeoning relationship between Anais and Noah adds a lovely will they, won't they element which is fascinating to observe. As the story moves on I couldn't help but be drawn into the mystery which surrounds the hotel, but not only that, it's also a way of exploring some of the literary connections within the city of Paris, which the author describes so well. I have really enjoyed all the excitement of seeing this quirky, boutique hotel come back to life and loved unravelling all the literary references which help to make the story all the more memorable.

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel is a little bit of festive magic and is the perfect pick-me-up for the festive season.

Rebecca Raisin enchants readers once again with Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel, a heartwarming festive romance set in the City of Lights. Anais, a bestselling romance writer, unexpectedly inherits a run-down Parisian hotel in her divorce settlement. What starts as a frustrating burden soon transforms into a labour of love, as Anais works tirelessly to renovate and open the hotel in time for Christmas. Along the way, she discovers a hidden room holding a 100-year-old literary mystery and forms an unlikely connection with Noah, a grumpy but endearing American bar owner next door.

This story shines with its cosy, festive atmosphere and a plot that weaves romance with themes of resilience and self-discovery. The vivid Parisian setting, sprinkled with holiday magic, is a delight, and the book’s literary touches, such as Anais’ efforts to create a guest library, add charm. While the romantic trope of rebuilding after heartbreak is familiar, Raisin’s deft storytelling and character depth make it feel fresh and engaging.

Perfect for fans of holiday romances with a literary twist, this novel is a heartfelt escape into the magic of Christmas in Paris.

This book sadly wasn't for me. I tried to get into but something was lacking for me. I had stopped at 20%.

This was a lovely read with likeable characters and I loved the idea of a book themed hotel I actually didn't realise how much I love Christmasy books my first read by this author but won't be my last

I wasnt sure about this book when i first started it and wasnt sure if i would enjoy it. However, i have to say it was a fantastic read with hilarious characters and a great story

All the descriptions of Paris were so great! The hotel and all the food sounded amazing!

It was also a great mystery wrapped up in a romance, which made me want to read it.

Unfortunately, the main character had such a chip on her shoulder, it was quite off-putting. I get that she had been scorned, but it felt too much. The overall story moved at a slow pace for me as well.

I loved this tender Christmas romance. Our MC Anaïs is newly divorced from her cheating French husband, and as part of the settlement, she is left with an old Paris hotel. With some help from her cousin Manon, they are resolved to get the hotel up and running in time for Christmas. And Anaïs is a romance writer suffering from writer's block, which always makes a novel more fun! This is a cozy holiday read for fans of the grumpy-sunshine trope-and bonus points because it is set in Paris! Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the digital ARC in exchange for a review!

Christmas At The Little Paris Hotel, by Rebecca Raisin, is a festive, feel good Christmas read. Although I struggled to get into it at first, I soon became invested in the funny and relatable characters.
Christmas At The Little Paris Hotel features the protagonist, Anais, an author who has been left with a derelict hotel from her divorce. She moves into the hotel in Paris with her hilarious cousin. Shortly after relocating, Anais meets her new neighbour, Noah, who runs the bar next door. As the renovations of the hotel begin, Anais discovers two hidden rooms. The story follows the renovations of the hotel as Anais and Noah become closer, attempting to discover the hidden secrets these rooms possess.
Christmas At The Little Paris Hotel was a fun, easy read for the festive period.

what a great read! this a fun festive story that you will lose yourself in.
the author will draw you in with this great storyline and descriptions of paris make you believe you are there.
one to recommend

A cute Christmas story but this has so much more to it with the mystery surrounding the hidden rooms. The renovations and romance between Anais and Noah were good but the mystery of room 19 and 20 were what kept me intrigued to say the least.
A good read, would recommend. I did also enjoy the Paris setting, makes me want to go back and visit, especially at Christmas
Thank you NetGalley, Rebecca Raisin and Boldwood Books for providing me with a copy to read, all opinions expressed are my own.

This was simply a really fun story that I had a great time reading. The parisian setting during the run up to Christmas was lovely. It felt quite cozy even in the middle of such a big city. The mystery of the secret library and all its contents held my interest, as well. But what I enjoyed most was the humor throughout the story. The back and forth between characters, the little side comments really made this a hit for me. I believe I could read a whole book of just Manon being Manon.

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel is delightful and oozes the Paris charm I love.


It's no secret that I am a huge fan of Rebecca's writing. Anytime anyone is looking for a charming, heartwarming romance, her books are always the first ones I recommend. There is just something so wonderful about Rebecca's writing that brings me comfort and joy. In this book, Rebecca transports her readers to a charming Parisian neighbourhood, where a down-on-her-luck heroine is tasked with renovating an old hotel. I fell in love with the setting in this book, and I adored the literary elements that Rebecca added to the story. It was like she wrote a love letter for those bookworms who adore the bookish side of Paris. The story itself is bursting with warmth, laughter, and heart. I am a sucker for a good home/business make-over story, and Rebecca nailed all those qualities that make that sub-genre so amazing for me. There is plenty of chaotic energy within this hotel as it is being renovated. Anyone who has done renovations knows that nothing ever goes as smoothly as you would like it to. What made this renovation story even more special was the mystery around the mysterious writer who lived in the hotel many, many years ago. It was an interesting side story that helped to bring Anais and Noah closer together. I love a good mystery, and Rebecca did a great job incorporating this story element into the plot.

Anais was delightful. She is a romance author who suffers writer's block after discovering her husband in bed with another woman. Her divorce was long and awful, and she no longer believes in love; anytime she attempts to write a romance, the poor male hero finds himself dismembered in the most gruesome way. I thoroughly enjoyed reading her attempts at writing; they were highly entertaining. Anais's relationship with her cousin Manon was what really stood out for me. Anais and Manon are very different from one another, but they have a solid and supportive relationship with each other. It was a lot of fun hanging out with them as they renovated the old hotel. The sisterly, witty banter that went on between them was perfection.

This is an excellent romance for those bookworms who are looking for something that is on the lighter end of the romance scale. There isn't an overwhelming amount of romance in this book. The "romantic-ish" moments are scattered throughout the story, and it isn't until near the end that they increase in number. If you like, dislike to lovers and neighbours to lovers tropes, then you are going to enjoy the romance between Anais and Noah. Noah doesn't give a great first, second, or third impression. He is a bit of a bossy, knows it all, and definitely rubs Anais the wrong way. He's not my favourite Rebecca hero, but he does grow on you as the book goes on. What I liked about their relationship was that sharp, witty banter and how they constantly kept each other on each other's toes.

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel is a holiday story and is easy to love.

Loved this story of Anais, who, following her divorce from her rat of a husband, takes on a rundown hotel in Paris. After her initial plan of renovating and flipping goes awry, she set herself the task of creating a writers' retreat and having it open in time for Christmas.

Enter Anais' friends, and the misery-guts bar owner next door and you have the makings of a lovely, cosy, atmospheric read in a fabulous setting. Throw in a secret room and a bit of mystery and you have everything you need for a winner of a story, perfect for reading in a cosy armchair on a dark, winter's evening.

If I have a criticism, it's that Anais isn't instantly very likeable, and I do want to root for my heroine early on. I just wanted to shout at her for not getting a grip moving on rather than bleating on about ways to get back at her ex.

The second-half of the book is more enjoyable, so stick with it :-)

3.5 stars

I love a Christmas romcom, I love a Paris romcom, so take that and add in a bookish retreat and no one had to twist my arm to read "Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel". The setting was gorgeous, the main character Anais was really relatable, and having the grumpy next door neighbour Noah was the icing on the Christmas cake.

Book Review: Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

First off, let me just say that I absolutely LOVE the cover of Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel! It’s bursting with color and captures that festive spirit perfectly. You can practically feel the holiday magic just by looking at it.

Now, let’s dive into the story! Imagine receiving a rundown hotel in Paris as part of a divorce settlement. Not exactly what Anais had in mind for a fresh start, right? Initially, she thinks about sprucing it up just enough to sell it off and move on from her not-so-great marriage. But, of course, things don't go as planned. Instead of a quick sale, she decides to turn this charming but tattered hotel into a beautiful boutique retreat in time for Christmas. Talk about ambitious!

What I loved most was the quirky twist of having Noah, the grumpy American bar owner next door, constantly meddling in her plans. Their interactions add a delightful tension and humor that really kept me engaged. Plus, there’s a hidden room in the hotel that holds a century-old secret related to love—how intriguing is that? The mystery really kept me turning the pages, eagerly wanting to discover the fate of the unknown author and their connection to Anais.

Rebecca Raisin has this magical way of bringing Paris to life on the page. The descriptions are so vivid—I could practically smell the fresh pastries and hear the twinkling of fairy lights as snowflakes began to fall. It truly felt like I was wandering through the city, soaking in all its enchantment during the holiday season.

And let's not forget the characters! Each character is unique and adds their own special touch to the story, brimming with humor, and personality. They made me laugh, think, and root for them as they navigated their own challenges throughout the narrative.

Overall, Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel is just an enchanting read—perfect for cozying up with during winter. It’s a lovely mix of romance, mystery, and holiday spirit that left me charmed and inspired. So grab a hot cocoa and settle in for this delightful escape in Paris. You won't regret it!

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️

Transforming a dilapidated Parisian hotel into an idyllic, literary haven in time for Christmas? What could go awry? When Anais inherits a decrepit Paris hotel through her divorce, her initial impulse is to refurbish and sell it posthaste. She yearns to move on and erase the memories of her failed marriage. However, selling the property turns out to be unfeasible, leaving her with one option: to render it stunning and inaugurate it by Christmas—before her finances dwindle. What she doesn't anticipate is the surly American bar-owner, Noah, who persistently meddles. Nor does she expect to uncover a hidden chamber that reveals a century-old love story defying all obstacles. One thing is certain: with the fairy lights shimmering across the City of Light and the first snowflakes gently descending, this Christmas in Paris will be unforgettable.

The central theme of the book, which revolves around the creation of a literary-themed hotel and the enigma of an early 20th-century writer who once stayed there, captivated me. Each element could have stood as an engaging narrative on its own. Regrettably, I found it hard to connect with the protagonist and her romantic interest. The romance seemed forced and lacked realism, and the holiday setting failed to evoke the expected festive spirit. The book's latter half was certainly more compelling, though the focus on American authors residing in Paris for literary allusions did not resonate with me. Overall, it was a pleasurable read, but it lacked the Christmas charm I was looking for. My gratitude goes to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for providing an arc. .

Anais is a successful author with a book reaching a film deal. Sadly her husband was cheating with husband and everything turned upside down. Anais was left in the divorce a run down hotel ( L’hotel du Parc) which her husband bought on a whim.
Alongside with her cousin and friend Manon begin to renovate the hotel. The business owner next to hotel Noah complains about everything but with Manon creating opportunity for Noah to come round, but Anais doesn’t want to find love and is struggling to write.
They start the renovation finding hidden secret rooms and Anais begins to love the hotel she is determined to have the hotel ready for Christmas.
Rebecca Raisin has delivered a wonderful festive read set in Paris, with funny characters like Manon and Anais who is struggling to organise herself and puts goals in place to make Christmas amazing with a finished hotel!
A brilliant audiobook available which offers a full experience of hearing Manon’s sarcasm and hear the stresses on Anais! A worthy festive read to add to the Christmas reading list.

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