I loved this book! First of all, Paris at Christmas provided the perfect festive setting. The author brought the city to life in my imagination, and I felt like I was right there experiencing all the sights along with the characters. The literary touches scattered throughout the book made my bookworm heart so happy. And the fact that Anais was a romance author made it even better! The mystery was intriguing and kept me turning the pages quickly. The romance between the main characters was secondary to the plot, which enabled me to really immerse myself in the character growth of Anais as she brought the hotel back to life. I found this to be a light, fun, festive book, perfect for Christmas time.

I want to start this review by thanking NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and Rebecca Raisin for giving me a copy of Christmas At The Little Paris Hotel in return for an honest review. Everything that you read here will be my thoughts and opinions of Christmas At The Little Paris Hotel.

In this story, we are following Anais, a famous romance writer who is recently divorced from her cheating husband. Through the divorce, she is stuck with a run-down Paris Hotel that her now ex-husband had planned on fixing up. Between the lawyer fees for the divorce, the mortgage for the run-down hotel, and now the cost of fixing it up to sell, Anais is running short on cash. Not only does she need to fix the hotel so she can sell it, but she also has a deadline for a book hanging over her head that needs to be completed. The problem is Anais is having trouble writing a romance when all she wants to do is kill off her hero. To say that Anais is stressed is an understatement. The good thing about this whole situation is that Manon, her cousin, is staying with her at the hotel while it is getting fixed up, and she is helping. Anais and Manon have big plans for renovating this run-down heap of a hotel and making it a book lovers retreat. I mean, really, what isn't to love when it comes to a hotel in Paris that caters to bibliophiles? The question is, can Anais and Manon manage to have the work done in time to open it for the Christmas Season?

Noah, the neighbor and owner of the bar across the street, might be good-looking, but it is not long before he starts in with Anais about how terrible the hotel looks from the street. Noah does not stop with just one complaint; he also mentions how loud the construction workers are and that he does not appreciate the dumpster being placed out front rather than down the back alley. Anais does not take kindly to this neighbor, which creates some excellent banter between the two characters. As the characters get to know one another, Anais thinks Noah isn't quite the pig that she first believed him to be; maybe there is a bit more to this American than meets the eye.

As the renovations continue, Anais and Manon discover two mysterious rooms by accident. One of the rooms is unlocked, allowing the girls to investigate, but the second room is locked with no key in sight. There is also no mention of these rooms in the information that Anais got from the lawyers. Anais does not dare ask about it because she is worried her ex-husband will try to take back the hotel. Anais can not afford to go to court again against him. She has already lost so much. So it is up to Anais and Manon to solve the one-hundred-year-old mysteries of these two rooms. I really enjoyed how they go about solving the mystery and who they include to help them with the case.

Rebecca Raisin did a great job with the descriptions of the hotel, the Christmas market scenes, and just the city itself. Honestly, it makes me want to visit Paris at Christmas. I have to say that I loved reading about Anais and Manon. They have such a fun dynamic and get along great with one another. Not to mention that they are complete opposites, which makes their relationship even more fun. If you are looking for a positive cousin relationship to read about, I believe you will find it in this book. I also enjoyed the side characters in this story as well. I was interested in hearing what the backpackers were getting up to daily, and I loved hearing about their jobs in the city. I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and watching them develop throughout the story. If you love books about books, then definitely give this one a go because it is full of mentions about books. I mean, the hotel is for book lovers, so there is that. This is for you if you love enemies to lovers, second-chance romances, and a mystery to solve. If you are looking for all the cozy Christmas vibes for the upcoming season, I believe this could be for you because it does not disappoint.

Trigger Warnings:

Cheating Spouse
Talk of Spousal Abuse
Mentions of Losing a Significant Other

I enjoyed reading Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin. You will fall in love with all the characters. I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely. Happy Reading!

Thank You to NetGalley and the Publisher for an advanced e-copy of Christmas a the Little Paris Hotel, in exchange for an honest review.

'Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel' is an escape for those seeking a heartwarming and feel-good Christmas read. This second-chance romance follows Anais as she navigates the challenges of rebuilding her life after a difficult divorce, taking on the unexpected task of renovating a dilapidated hotel in the heart of Paris.

The story is charming and engaging, with a perfect blend of Christmas cheer and Parisian charm. Anais and her witty cousin are instantly likeable characters, and their journey of restoring the hotel is both entertaining and relatable. The author masterfully crafts a world where the reader can almost feel the crisp Parisian air and the magic of the holiday season.

While the narrative focuses on the sweet romance blossoming between Anais and a certain infuriating neighbor, the story also offers a gentle mystery that adds a layer of intrigue. The plot unfolds at a leisurely pace, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the characters' lives and the festive atmosphere.

While the 'dramatic twists' at the end are perhaps not as shocking as some might anticipate, they don't detract from the overall enjoyment of the story. The focus remains on the characters' personal growth and their journey towards happiness, which is ultimately what makes this book so satisfying.

In my opinion, 'Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel' is a perfect pick for those who crave a cozy Christmas read. It's a story that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy, with a renewed appreciation for the magic of the holiday season and the beauty of Paris.
4.25 Stars!!!

Oh wow I thought to begin with that it was funny how everything was stacked again Anaïs with the hotel. But then the secret was discovered and omg after that I couldn't put it down.
I love how it all revolved around love in both nowadays and late history. I want to go and stay in the hotel it sounds like my little piece of heaven on earth.

Lovely Christmas story that will leave you feeling warm and cosy. Anais is a great character and I love the interaction with Noah, add a bit of humour, mystery and intrigue intro the mix and you have a perfect easy reading story to curl up in front of the fire with

This book was so cute! The perfect book for Christmas time. I was getting so many festive feels from reading this. This is a slow burn enemies/frenemies to lovers slow burn romance.
Anais, a romance writer, finds herself saddled with a run down hotel and suffering from writer’s block after a divorce from her philandering husband. Initially she is set on renovating and repairing the damages to the hotel, with the help of her cousin Manon, in order to sell it and move on with her life. The next-door literary bar owner, Noah, is too involved and around for her liking ,initially. Jaded from her recent heartbreak, she finds him a complaining know-it-all ,who is constantly under foot. With the discovery of a mysterious author’s room, in the hotel, she finds herself growing closer to literary lover Noah.
I found myself wanting to visit this hotel and Paris during and after reading this book. A lovely, magical Christmassy story, with likable characters, an enchanting setting, and a charming love story.

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel, by Rebecca Raisin, is a charming Christmas story that will be loved by many, but particularly book lovers! This story is atmospheric, easy to read, and festive, with a touch of mystery and a slow-burn, sweet romance. The characters feel realistic, diverse, complex and compelling. This story is filled to bursting with Parisian festivities, descriptions, and Christmas cheer. It’s an endearing story that is delightful, heart-warming, thoroughly entertaining and perfect for the season.

2.5 stars

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel was a cute book that left me feeling a bit Scrooge-ish. I think that, while Rebecca Raisin's story was lovely, the writing style just annoyed me too much to ever really lose myself in the story.

Anaïs received a derelict hotel from her divorce and decides to move into the hotel with her cousin, Manon to fix it up and sell it. The story, obviously, takes place in Paris, even though half of the character are not, in fact, French. However, every couple sentences Raisin throws in a "oui" or "non" or some other very common French phrase you know, ostensibly to remind us that these characters are in Paris and do, in fact, speak French. It absolutely got on my very last nerve. Were we going to forget that everyone was in Paris? Was it not enough to tell us that they speak French?

Anyway, the book is billed as a "cozy romance," a genre I don't think I've really explored before and while I enjoyed parts of the story, other parts of the story just seemed to drag on with nothing really happening. What was the point of the ex-husband after the first chapter? I have no idea.

I really wish I had enjoyed this book more- scenes in Christmas markets and discussion of pastries and food were some of my favorite parts and were beautifully described. I'm not sure cozy romances are for me, but perhaps I'll try one again in the future.

Christmas At The Little Paris Hotel is the ultimate festive feelgood read.

Set in Paris, in the weeks leading upto Christmas, our protagonist is Anäis, who is recovering from her divorce and her ex-husbands cruel betrayal, Angus is working with her cousin Manon to renovate the dilapidated Hotel, she "won" in her divorce.

A successful romance writer, her recent heartbreak, has caused Anäis to loose faith in both love and her writing. And she desperately needs to recover both, in order to find the strength to save the hotel.

Hopefully she can then sell the Hotel to recruit some of her financial losses. Though the damage to her heart will take longer to heal.

Over the next few years, both Manon and Anäis find themselves falling in love with the hotel and also learning that true love might be hiding around them.

However, Anäis soon discovers the hotel's, long hidden secret involving a secret French author and she decides that it is time to uncover the mystery. Assisting her, is her neighbour Noah, and he plays the perfect "sunshine" to the bizarre level of grumpiness that Anäis only displays around him.

Their budding relationship, adds some humour and the perfect element of "will they, won't they" to the storyline. Of course, this is a Christmas set, romcom, so we know that a "happily ever after" or HEA is on the cards - but whether this will be for Anäis, Noah Manon will be the question. Especially, when Anäis's nasty ex returns and, I seriously enjoyed how Manon handled him
Go Manon !!

Christmas At The Little Paris Hotel is an uplifting and funny festive romance comedy, that will lift your spirits this year.

I so enjoyed reading Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel! Paris is the dream setting for any romance, and a romance around Christmas there is especially romantic. The enemies to lovers banter between Anais and Noah is amazing, and when they are unified on a cause, there’s no doubt it can be accomplished.

Throughout the book, I found myself invested in the success story of the hotel as well as the romantic arc for Anais and Noah. The renovations of the hotel played so clearly in my mind, and I was so interested to see the end and to watch the hotel thrive.

It was a joy to watch Anais heal and fall in love with herself, the city of Paris and her hotel, and then someone else. I can see both her and the city come to life in this story, and it was so lovely. If I could spend my Christmas at this hotel, I absolutely would!

I received a free advance copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, set in Paris.

After going though a messy divorce Anais, who write romance books, is left with a hotel which is in need of repair as well as a massive mortgage.

She decides to do the repairs and then open it just before Christmas. Her cousin Manon helps her to get it ready.

I loved the descriptions of Paris and how Anais decorated the hotel. Wishing I could go and stay there.

The characters were all lovely, especially Manon.

The story also a mystery with the hotel rooms that have been locked for a long time.

I highly recommend this book.

I love reading Rebecca Raisin's books and her latest book Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel is no exception.

Anais is facing disaster--she is getting divorced from her cheating husband and as a divorce settlement, she receives an almost abandoned hotel. Anais wanted to clean up the hotel, sell the hotel and then forget all about it. But the hotel needs to be repaired which makes it impossible to sell and so Anais's funds seem to be running out as she needs to open the hotel by Christmas. Noah, an American man working at the bar, seems to be entering into her life and then while in the hotel, Anais discovers a secret locked door which might change her life forever.

All Rebecca Raisin's stories involve a break up and then finding a new romance which seems to be the main trope of the romance novels. However, I just like the setting of the story--it is set in Paris, one of the romantic cities in the world and it is set during the Christmas time which is a plus signs for romance novels. There were some funny moments in the book and I like how Anais and Noah's relationship eventually changed from strangers to friends to eventually in the end as lovers. The writing is really great with all these beautiful descriptions in and around Paris.

Overall, if you are looking for a good romance read for Christmas, Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel is for you! Worth 4 stars.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood books for the ARC. Thank you for the invite. This review is based on my honest opinion only.

ARC Review: *Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel* by Rebecca Raisin

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5 stars)

If you’re in the mood for a magical holiday escape to the heart of Paris, *Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel* by Rebecca Raisin is the perfect read to cozy up with this winter. This heartwarming and festive romantic comedy is filled with charm, mystery, and a dash of holiday magic that will leave you glowing from the inside out!

Anais finds herself the unexpected owner of a rundown Paris hotel after her divorce—a place she plans to fix up just enough to sell it. But things rarely go as planned, especially when Paris, Christmas, and a grumpy-yet-irresistible American bar owner, Noah, are involved. With only weeks until Christmas and a dwindling budget, Anais decides to transform the derelict hotel into a boutique bookish retreat. Yet Noah’s constant interference—and their undeniable chemistry—soon add more complications to her plans than she bargained for.

And let’s not forget the magical twist! While renovating, Anais stumbles upon a secret room that holds a one-hundred-year-old love story, one that slowly reveals itself as Anais’s own heart begins to thaw.

The *Grumpy/Sunshine* trope between Anais and Noah is just one of the delights in this story. Their banter, misunderstandings, and blossoming romance are sweet and fiery at the same time, making this slow-burn love story oh-so-satisfying. The picturesque Parisian setting during the Christmas season, with twinkling lights, festive markets, and falling snow, adds a layer of *holiday magic* to the entire tale.

What truly makes this book special, though, is how Anais’s personal journey of healing is paralleled by the unfolding mystery of the secret love story. As she uncovers the past, Anais learns that love, in all its messy, unpredictable forms, is always worth fighting for.

With its mix of romance, mystery, and holiday cheer, *Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel* is the ultimate feel-good novel to brighten up any cold winter day. Rebecca Raisin has crafted a story as charming and irresistible as a warm cup of cocoa by the fire.

*Microtropes*: Grumpy/Sunshine, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Holiday Magic, Slow Burn, Hidden Room, Second Chances, HEA.

Curl up with this enchanting tale and let it transport you to a snowy, twinkling Paris where love and hope shine the brightest!

I absolutely love books set at christmas and i also love a book that is set in Paris, so reading this book was an absolute no brainer! Plus, the blurb was so tempting and sounded like the most perfect, Christmassy book ever.

I was definitely NOT disappointed with this wonderful book, it was so magical and full of festive spirit and i just loved being immersed in the story.

There are some wonderful characters in this story and of course i especially fell in love with the two main characters Anais and Noah - and I really loved their names too!

I loved the storyline, it pulled me in and didn’t let me go until I had very quickly, devoured it all…….

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel, I loved the setting. It was cosy, fun and I always love Rebecca's festive reads.

I love Paris and Paris at Christmas is magical! Having been there I could picture myself at some of the hot spots mentioned, as well as in the neighborhoods watching cars use their bumpers to park in tight spaces ;) I was sucked into this book immediately. There was a little romance (no spice, so appropriate for young teens), mystery, and humor that kept my interest and invited me to down this book in one sitting!

Romance writer Anais finds herself divorced with Writer's Block and an impending deadline for her next Christmas romance novel. As part of the divorce settlement, she is saddled with a small hotel that is in need of some TLC. She embarks on a renovation with her cousin in the hopes of opening a week before Christmas...all while trying to overcome her Writer's Block! I won't spoil the mystery component other than to say it's a book lover's dream! I would love to see this book made into a movie.

I look forward to reading more Rebecca Raisin and am thankful to Netgalley and Boldwood for the ARC in exchange for a genuine review.

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin is the perfect festive romance to curl up with during the holiday season! As one of my favorite books, it makes me want to grab a cozy blanket and dive right into the magic of Paris at Christmas. Raisin’s heartwarming storytelling, paired with the enchanting setting, creates the ideal atmosphere for a holiday escape. I can’t wait for the holiday season to arrive so I can fully immerse myself in this uplifting tale. It’s a must-read for anyone who loves a feel-good Christmas romance!

The bibliophile in me fell in love with the hotel that provides the setting for this book and I would be booking immediately were it not fictional. Love the ideas to make a hotel that would be a reader's heaven!
This book is a gentle read but is not a completely formulaic romance as we have a mystery to unravel and I enjoyed the gradual revealing of what was hidden in the neglected hotel building. In fact, I would have liked a little more detail in that part of the plot.
I also loved the character of Manon who was a good foil for the more angst- ridden Anais and would love a story from her point of view. The key features of any romance are there - hero, heroine, villain and bump in the road and this is a light enjoyable read to while away those cosy winter nights.
Is it wrong that I wanted the author- character to let loose and write murder mysteries?!

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 tidy it up and sell it immediately. All she wants is to move on and forget her disaster of a marriage ever happened. But selling it proves impossible, so she has only one option: to make it gorgeous and open by Christmas… when her funds will almost certainly run out.

She’s not counting on the grumpy American bar-owner next door, Noah, coming and interfering at every moment though. Nor is she expecting to find a mysterious room – which holds the key to a one-hundred-year-old secret – about a woman who chose love against the odds. One thing’s for sure… as the fairy lights twinkle all over the city of lights and the first snowflakes start to fall… this will be a Christmas in Paris to remember.

This was another lovely read from this author! All the good feels for the holidays, building the idea that we can always pick ourselves up and put things right again. Very inspiring and motivational. Wonderful characters. Curl up by the fireplace with your favorite Christmas drink and enjoy this gem!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital reader's copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review!