Review by Veronica

There’s something almost primal about the way he’s locked his eyes onto mine. It’s almost hypnotic. I find myself unable to look away even though the desire to flee is strong. 

A Love Letter To Paris is another unforgettable romance by the talented Rebecca Raisin.

The pretty little streets of Montmartre are abuzz with a rumour. Apparently a mystery matchmaker, known only as ‘Paris Cupid’, has somehow helped the city’s most famous bachelor find love.

But old-fashioned romantic Lilou is staying very quiet. She’d just wanted to set up her best friend, and to get on with her life selling whimsical old love letters, in Paris’s famous St. Ouen market.

She hadn’t imagined her little Paris Cupid project could ever have attracted so many people looking for true, heartfelt romance. Though the truth is that Lilou adores helping people find the right person. Even if her own love life is nothing short of disastrous.

But then a message arrives. And it’s just for her. Someone is in love with her. Someone who knows her secret. But they’re keeping their own identity secret too… Could it be from cheerful, talkative, flame-haired Felix? Or quiet, beautifully handsome Benoit? Or even Pascale – who drives Lilou mad every day?

After so long of helping others find their soulmate, is it time for Lilou to find love of her own in Paris herself?

It’s no secret that I adore Rebecca’s books; she is one of my insta-buy, comfort-read authors. If someone needs to read something that will cheer them up, I always recommend her books. If you are looking for a charming, heartwarming romance and sure to leave a smile on your face, pick up one of Rebecca’s books. A Love Letter to Paris was such an incredible, emotional and unique love story. This is one of those books you find yourself sinking into, and the world around you disappears. I love Paris and have always wanted to explore this city more. So, I was excited to explore the city of lights with some delightful characters who are lucky enough to call this city their home. Rebecca transports her readers to this lush and vibrant city with wonderful descriptions and shows readers how Parisians live. I love getting to explore different markets and hidden gems with Lilou.

Lilou was a wonderful character, and I felt that instant connection with her from the beginning. First, I have to say I just love her job. How cool is it to say that you sell old handwritten love letters and diaries. Rebecca masterfully weaved in some of the stories from these handwritten letters, which adds so much charm and depth to the story. It was a lot of fun getting to hang out in the marketplace, which is full of interesting and quirky characters with such fun and unique shops. Lilou’s character is an old romantic at heart. She misses the old ways of, shall I say, “courting,” where people would take the time and write love letters to one another. So, Lilou decides to create a dating site where she matches two people, who then send love letters to get to know each other. Lilou wants to remain anonymous, which proves to be rather difficult when Paris Cupid explodes in popularity. I loved the whole concept of Paris Cupid and soaked up all the secondary stories that came from that dating site. Lilou’s dating website also creates many opportunities for drama to pop up in the story (which y’all know I love). Parisians have a flair for the dramatic, which means there are lots of big emotions flying all around. Lilou’s growth in this story is centred on learning to trust in the power of love when it comes to her own love life. After a few bad relationship experiences, Lilou believes that love is out of the question for herself, but of course, a mysterious admirer is determined to prove to Lilou that she is worthy of love.

The love in this story is sweet and oh-so-charming. There is this secret admirer spin to the romance in this story and as progresses Rebecca slowly gives her readers clues as to who it is. I loved all the quiet gestures and very sweet romantic moments in this book. I became obsessed with them and had to keep on reading because I wanted to see what this admirer would do next.

A Love Letter to Paris is an uplifting and unputdownable romance that I will be reading again and again.

Thank you, Boldwood Books and Rachel Random Resources, for the ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.