Its 1 November: Anais and her cousin Manon are standing on the pavement looking at all she has left from what she considered a terrific marriage, when the sign from the dilapidated L’Hotel du Parc, almost hits her on its trajectory to a crashing finale at her feet.
Still in shock, she is then accosted by what she considers a younger Hemingway look alike, wearing a beanie, the owner of the bar next door, berating her for her carelessness, along with lack of maintenance of the Hotel and so begins her first day of ownership of the seventies style décor, slowly decaying, badly in need of renovating L’Hotel du Parc.
She is a popular author of romance fiction and is on a deadline to have her new manuscript ready for her Agent, but can only come up with scenes where she kills the so called hero; naturally still venting her hurt and anger with her former husband François-Xavier, who took all she had worked for and left her with the run down, worn out hotel, very little money in the bank and huge mortgage.
Anais needs to have the hotel open for Christmas, which is only seven weeks away, get her unfinished manuscript to her agent Margaret, somehow keep the peace, her peace, with Noah, the man next door and owner of the La Generation Purdue Wine Bar, which seems almost impossible.
When a massive crashing sound in the night sees the ornate, gold edged mirror located on the third floor, lying on the floor surrounded by debris revealing a hidden passage extension, obviously having been sealed off for many years, Anais and Manon are intrigued but there are two very curious questions that need answering, why and when.
As the days filled with hard work roll on, Anais still has not completed her manuscript, Noah, the Hemmingway look alike is still giving her grief, builders are hired and a treasure trove of items are uncovered in many of the rooms. Anais along with some serious encouragement for Manon begins to see there is a wonderful Hotel beginning to emerge from the disaster.
Love slowly blooms in the most unexpected way in Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel as Anais and Manon both discover that love with the right person can be truly wonderful.
Rebecca Raisin has created another wonderful romance in the wider style of the genre, set once again set in Paris, with a new heroine Anais, as she faces up to some terrible calamities in her life and eventually discovers that where there is a way, there can often be a will, even if it is a major struggle.

I have read a lot of Rebecca’s books and they are always a delight. Anais has recently been through a tough divorce. She now has a hotel that has been very neglected and is in need of renovations . Her career as a romantic novelist is suffering due to her no longer trusting men. This story takes her through the renovation process which uncovers a 100 year old secret. I read this in 2 days and highly recommend it.

Anais in her late thirties has recently gone through a messy divorce. A romance book author she finds herself now owner of a run down hotel in Paris, L’ Hotel du Parc.
On the back foot Anais alongside her cousin Manon must turn this dilapidated hotel around in as short a time as possible.
But the hotel has secrets of its own to be discovered.

A thoroughly enjoyable book that captured me from the start. A bunch of quirky characters set in Paris.
The book described places of interest in Paris, and it was written in such detail I could believe I was there seeing it all through my own eyes.
A good plot which was finished with a good book ending.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Publisher for an advanced e-book copy. Opinions about the book are entirely my own.

Another fabulous read set in Paris from Rebecca Raisin. Great characters, some to love and one not so much. Excellent storytelling, and gorgeously atmospheric. Highly recommended! *****

This was a cute Christmas read set in Paris. When Anais gets a hotel as part of the divorcé settlement she’s determined to make it work, but she has to finish her novel before Christmas. When she finds a hidden doorway, she needs to find out what’s behind it.

I enjoyed reading this book, a lovely lead up to Christmas read and it’s a page turner, you want her to succeed and open the hotel and finish her book. Anais a nice character to read about, she’s got an edge to her which I liked. It’s a cute, feel good story and an easy read. A joyful 4 star read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

This book is for lovers of Christmas, Paris, feel-good themes, turning-your-luck-around stories, and even cozies. The setting is Paris at Christmas time, The author's lovely descriptions easily transport readers to the enchanting world of Anais. Anais is recently divorced and still licking her wounds from a disappointing marriage. She receives in the divorce settlement a outdated Parisian hotel, too ugly and outmoded to sell. With a lot of hard work, grit, and help from her cousin and the somewhat grumpy American next door, Anais embarks on a renovation. The journey, is unexpected and astonishing. Not only is she renovating this Parisian hotel, she is renovating her life. Sprinkled in the story is a touch of mystery, a touch of romance, and a whole lot of inspiration.

2 things to note prior to reading:

1) reader will want to move to Paris
2) reader will want to own a hotel

Think scorned ex wife finds a herself the owner of a dilapidated boutique hotel. Now toss in being a romance author who can’t seem to find her grove after her cheating husband got kicked to the curb. Until… romance comes in the form of a hotel and a cute (slightly irritating) neighbour.

Very cute 🥰

Side note: love the cousin relationship in this one

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin

Rating: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A huge thank you to the publisher, author, and Netgalley for access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was my first time reading a Rebecca Raisin book and I can unequivocally say that it was absolutely amazing! What a heartfelt read featuring wonderfully written characters and highlighting how one can overcome trials/tribulations to become the best version of themselves. I especially enjoyed seeing how Anais stepped out of her shell and embraced a new chapter of her life. The romance between her and Noah was so sweet and genuinely felt authentic.

This is a feel-good, Christmas-themed romance set in Paris that will leave you feeling content and cheerful! I’d recommend it to all fans of cozy romance!

This was a quick little book! It made me wish I could stay in that hotel and explore Paris. It has lovely characters. I loved the idea of the secret library and the mystery attached to it. Definitely check this one out

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel was sucha great read. I loved it.

Anais is a romance author, but she can't even write a full sentece since her messy divorce that left her with a decaying hotel and some meagre savings. Will she have the boutique hotel up and running before Christmas? Will she overcome her writer's block? Will she get over her desire to plan her hero's demise? Fortunately she isn't alone in this journey, she has her favourite cousin Manon, the kind builder JP, and the grumpy neighbour Noah.

I've chosen to read this book for the nice cover, and the brilliant Paris setting.
The storyline was well written and intriguing, the characters were fabulous, and it's just what I did need these days.
This novel gave me some pleasure, it put a smile on my face, and it warmed up my bibliophile heart.

"I suppose chances are that we'll all leave this mortal coil somewhere in the middle of an unfinished book, which makes me strangely sad."

I was in Paris in May, but the author made me want to go back as soon as possible to follow Anais through the streets and the literary cafes of the VI arrondissement.
I highly recommend it.

What a lovely read, something a bit different from your average love story.
When Anais gets a dilapidated hotel in her divorce settlement, she is left wondering whatever is she going to do! But with the help of her cousin Manon and friends she makes along the way, can she turn everything around?
The writer really captivates the audience with her description of everything, you can see the hotel, the streets, Paris, in your minds eye. The transformation of the hotel is vivid in your mind.
The characters are developed well and the relationship between Anais and Manon is fun and endearing. I love the literary theme throughout the book, the discoveries made and what they mean for literature, the future.
All in all a wonderful read, something different and unexpected. A wintery story with a hint of Christmas, what’s not to love!

This was my first time reading a Rebecca Raisin book, and she certainly did not disappoint! Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel is a delightful, cozy read about two cousins determined to breathe life into a charming but rundown hotel in Paris. With its bookish setting, blossoming romances, and a writer as the female lead, this story captivated me right from the very first sentence.
The vivid descriptions of the enchanting, Christmassy streets of Paris, along with the well-developed, lovable characters, added so much to the charm of this novel. I was thoroughly immersed and didn't want the story to end.
A huge thank you to @NetGalley and @TheBoldBookClub for the free copy of this book!

I expected more of a hallmark Christmas story, but didn’t get it unfortunately. Some of the key romance portions were skimmed over too sadly (the tango part could have been included. It was a good idea, but the execution wasn’t the best for me.

Another wonderful book from Rebecca Raisin. St in Paris in the lead up to Christmas, Anais gets a boutique hotel following her divorce. She renovates the hotel with her cousin Manon but at the same time needs to complete her own book. Romance and love is in the air as the hotel undergoes changes and as the pair discover hidden secrets at the hotel. Thanks to Rebecca and her publisher. Thanks also to NetGalley

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin is a delightful bauble of a book. It's structure is episodic and tells the story of Anais and her cousin Manon as they try to refurbish and open a dilapidated Paris hotel in time for Christmas. It's a story of family and love and laughter and new beginnings. It's also a book-lover's dream as the cousins uncover a hundred year-old literary mystery and love-story.

The perfect Christmas novel for book lovers. It had such a cosy vibe, I loved the boutique hotel setting and the countdown to Christmas. The characters were a lot of fun. I felt for Anais after her divorce and loved her relationship with cousin Manon. The two played off each so well. Noah, the grumpy bartender from next door made for the perfect antidote to a cheating husband. He was always there in a time of need. It was fun to see the hotel get renovated and come to life. I enjoyed the different guests you came through. The mystery element of secret rooms added another layer. I was definitely keen to visit both the literary hotel and bar. All the elements of fun festive novel.

Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel is a cute holiday story with a little bit of mystery to keep a reader intrigued in the book. Renovating and opening a hotel in just a couple months seemed very far-fetched, but I let it go because the story was cute enough. The best part for me was the Paris setting. I was just in Paris this summer and I actually knew many of the sites mentioned in the book. I love everything French! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

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.