When the holiday season rolls around and you want to get swept up in a cozy romance, there is nothing better than a story set in the "City of Love"!

Paris sets the scene for a romance, but for two cousins, love is far from their minds. Anais is a romance author dealing with the aftermath of a messy divorce. Her cousin, Manon, is a true crime podcaster and aficionado, as well as a life long skeptic when it comes to the idea of one true love. When Anais is left with a derelict hotel due to an impulsive purchase by her ex, these two cousins find themselves neck deep in a renovation. Layer by layer and wall by wall, this rundown hotel works its way into any literary lover's heart. They discover that when you rally together and you open your heart to new possibilities, beautiful and unexpected things can happen.

Readers will fall in love with all of the literary touches throughout this sweet, Parisian read. Thank you to Boldwood Books via NetGalley for this early glimpse at this delightful holiday read, in exchange for my honest review.. I wish any reader the fortune of getting lost in these pages at a quaint boutique hotel in Paris. If that isn't in the cards, then I wish them a cozy day in with some mulled wine, gingerbread macarons and a copy of Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel.

A sweet holiday romance—with a little mystery thrown in for good measure—set in Paris. What I loved most: the endless references to literature, writers, books, and libraries! The renovation of a very dated hotel that the protagonist, a best-selling rom-com novelist, receives as part of a divorce settlement is the premise for this tale, but it unfolds as so much more. I liked how the characters evolved. The book starts with a problem, some desperation, and a number of cranky characters…but they come around. I found this a charming story that will delight book lovers. Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC and the opportunity to share my honest review.

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin is a romantic book set in a run-down boutique hotel. Anäis received the hotel in her divorce settlement and, together with her cousin Manon, is renovating with a view to opening just before Christmas.
There is a sub-plot surrounding two hidden suites and a writer from the 1920s.
I wouldn't call this a Christmas book, it would read equally well all year round.
I really enjoyed the book. I dropped a star from my rating as, in parts, it felt like an ad for the Paris tourist board and took a little away from the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin is a heartwarming festive romance that transforms a dilapidated Parisian hotel into a beacon of holiday cheer and mystery. After receiving a run-down hotel in her divorce settlement, Anaïs finds herself unexpectedly tethered to her past as she struggles to renovate the place before Christmas. Alongside her spirited cousin Manon, Anaïs battles the challenges of restoration and her own writer's block, all while contending with her grumpy neighbor Noah, whose interference complicates matters but also sparks an intriguing tension.

As Anaïs works tirelessly to turn the hotel into a charming literary retreat, she uncovers a hidden room filled with secrets from a hundred years ago. This discovery adds a layer of mystery to the story, intertwining with Anaïs’s own journey of personal growth and healing. The hotel’s transformation mirrors her own, evolving from a symbol of failure into a sanctuary of new beginnings and hope.

Raisin's novel, with its cozy Parisian setting and bookish charm, offers a delightful escape that blends romance, mystery, and holiday magic. It’s a perfect read for anyone seeking a feel-good story that’s as enchanting as a snowy Christmas in the City of Lights.

What an amazing Christmas read, although don’t wait for Christmas, read it now. Never just a typical romance from this author. I loved the book/library theme for the hotel- I wanted to visit. Twist and turns kept me turning the pages. A big 5 star recommendation

This story takes you on a journey to Paris and I can definitely see this being made into a Hallmark movie it is a cute, sweet Christmas love story. This would be perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan and Sarah Morgan. Despite the Christmas connection would be great to read at any time of the year, or to take on holiday. Thank you to Netgalley & the publisher for this arc.

This is the first book I've read by this author, and I don't think it will be my last. I went in thinking this was a pure romance book but found it to be more literary fiction with a little sweet romance thrown in. I had mixed feelings as I read the book, as it felt like parts were slow moving toward the beginning of the story. I loved the development of Anais and how her relationships with others (and herself) grew across the book. This is definitely a cute little hotel renovation book with a little Christmastime thrown in!

Now I want to visit Paris at Christmastime. If you like Hallmark movies, you’ll love this book. If you love the lost generation, books, and book publishing, you’ll love this book. It reads like a literary, Parisian hallmark movie with a dash of mystery. Very cute enemies-to-lovers/miscommunication. This book is just so perfect for Christmas time.

I received an arc from netgalley and the publisher.

I loved everything about this book. The author's descriptions are wonderful and make you feel like you are part of the story, from the tatty hotel at the start to the final transformation by Anais and her cousin, and the wonderful JP, not forgetting the "help" from the neighbour, Noah.

The literary aspects of this book made me want to do my own research of the literary haunts from the map of Paris that Kiki helps Anais put together for her guests-to-come, from the Bars to the little bookshops and parcs of Paris, along with the shops where they sourced the furniture for the reboot of the hotel.

The characters are as various as the discoveries in the hotel - the suites 19 & 20 are a great twist to the story that I was not expecting, and the fact that the character and relationship development flipped between Noah and Anais from hereon in was delicious!

I would recommend everyone reads this book, especially if they are book freaks, even if they go on and on about it like Noah!

This has got to be Rebecca Raisins' best yet! A book definitely not just for Christmas!
This story takes you on a love story journey set in Paris. From acquiring a run down hotel in a devoice settlement not only does she find herself, mostly to do with her fun, witty cousin Manon and her neighbour Noah but she stubbles across an unexpected mysterious room – which holds the key to a one-hundred-year-old secret – about a woman who chose love against the odds.
I will definitely choose this for my book club to read this Christmas! @NetGalley_UK @BoldwoodBooks #newfavouriteauthor

I expected to love this book as I have read many Paris stories in this style. I struggled to get into this one and found myself restarting it several times. I found the book to be to cliché with the Paris theme. The Christmas theme is not strong and I wouldn’t put it in a Christmas category. It is more of a cozy, romance, mystery read.

What a sweet Christmas story! Loved the environment., the holiday spirit and the FMC you can root for! Sure to be a holiday story I will come back to and recommend to others!

Forgive me if this review Will be a mess. I loved the atmosphere in this book, it made me want to explore paris during the christmas season, i could really åicture myself there. And the hotel, omg what bookworm would not love it. The characters in this book grew on me, i have to be honest, they irritated me at first. The clumsy one, the mansplaining one, the hurt one. But I am really glad i got to read this book.
Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest opinion

This was a cute book. I got it from Netgalley and I didn't know much when I went into it. This is a good second chance romance which I mostly don't enjoy but I liked this one.

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel tells the rollercoaster tale of Anais as she struggles to navigate her life and writing career post-divorce all while working to fix up the decrepit hotel her dirtbag ex-husband left her in the settlement. Anais's voice shines through on every page of this book which alternates between comical and heartbreaking. I absolutely LOVED her voice and her close relationship with her cousin Manon who is with her every step of the way, working to drag Anais back from darkness and towards a positive life which awaits her if she drops her bitterness and cynicism and embraces the good all around her. Of course there's a romance aspect as well but it's a nice change of pace that this thread is woven into the story instead of being the major point of the whole book. The author adding a whole other level of intrigue and mystery to the book when secret rooms are discovered in the hotel was a really nice bonus. All in all I loved this book although I felt the ending was a bit rushed as the author worked to tie up all the loose ends, but I'd read it again in a heartbeat. Thanks to NetGalley for sending me an advanced reading copy of this charming book.

The 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.
So, 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, it was a little slow at first but once I got into the story 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! And it sure is interesting to read a Christmas book in the middle of a hot summer…
Thank you Boldwood book for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Great read for literary and history lovers. I thoroughly enjoyed joining Anais, Noah and Manon on their adventures with the hotel. I really enjoyed the mystery aspect of the book and learning more about Paris and literary history. I loved Manon as a side character as well and think her story added a lot to the book.

Although this is set at Christmas, it could easily be at any time of year...the holiday is just a pretty backdrop. A romance writer whose been jilted and jaded, costing her her mojo and leaving her stranded in a run-down hotel that is now the only thing she owns. A cranky next-door neighbor with secrets of his own. A kooky cousin with a penchant for murder mysteries and the comic relief. And a decades-old mystery found behind the wall of said hotel....all of these come together to create a dark-tinged rom-com that will keep you reading until the very end!

As usual in my reviews, I will not rehash the publisher's blurb or the plot.

This is the second book I've read by Rebecca Raisin. Once again, this novel is set (as per the title!) in Paris. This was a nice relaxing and gentle read, with several threads running through it. I loved the mystery thread (I won't say more for fear of giving away the plot!), and the descriptions of the hotel and suites was very well done. I also liked the fact that Lilou and Genevieve - from the previous novel - made an appearance!

The lead characters of Anais and Noah were well written - Manon sounds fun, Margaret was great too! There was a good supporting cast to add further interest - some nice (eg: JP, Juliette and co) and some bad (the ex - ugh).

A lovely gentle read, that despite the "Christmas" connection would be great to read at any time of the year, or to take on holiday.

Looking forward to reading more from Rebecca.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC. All opinions my own.

Who wouldn't love a romance set in one of the most romantic cities in the world? Add Christmas to this and you're onto a winner in my eyes. The characters were written so well and felt so three dimensional and the plot was good and paced well.