I was super excited to see that Nita Prose wrote a Maid novella. “The Mistletoe Mystery”, a short story is filled with misunderstandings and mischief as well as heartwarming romance. This installment delves deeper into Molly's relationship with her Gran, adding a nice touch to the story. While the plot was somewhat predictable early on, following Molly as she unraveled the mystery was still engaging. I really enjoyed getting a peek into Molly and Juan’s relationship. Getting a glimpse into the dynamic between Molly and Juan is endearing and adds depth to the series as they navigate their relationship. This is such a fun series filled with terrific characters. The holiday setting and intimate nature of the mystery create a cozy atmosphere that aligns well with the tone of the series. I highly recommend reading books one and two prior to this installment for the best understanding of the characters and their relationships with each other. Any fan of Molly the Maid should give this novella a read this coming holiday season. I see that Nita is coming out with the 3rd book in the Molly the Maid series and I can’t wait! Thanks to Netgalley, Nita Prose, Random House Publishing and Ballantine Books for an e-arc in exchange for my thoughts.

Received this ARC from NetGalley. Always fun to return to the world of Molly the Maid. This is a delightful little story. I enjoyed my time at the Regency Grand and I even more enjoy Molly as her character continues to develop and grow. Would recommend for a great, heartwarming story with a touch of the Holiday spirit.

3.5*s These characters are endearing and this was a charming and significant moment in their story. Only downsides were a lack of clarity from where the second book ended and the absence of any traditional mystery.

3.5. it’s a very Molly Christmas at the hotel, but what happens when her beloved Juan Manuel starts acting sketchy? Is Angela gas lighting her? A fun and short novella for the holidays

Molly the Maid is back in this murder-free, Christmas-themed novella. While there are no dead bodies involved in this story, there is a mystery. It involves Molly’s boyfriend Juan Manuel, the love of her life. But Juan has been acting in mysterious ways this Christmas, and Molly is afraid he may be moving on. At Christmastime, no less, the favorite time of year for her beloved Gran. So what will this Christmas bring? This book is a delight to read.
4/5 stars

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing-Ballentine Books for providing an e-copy. All opinions are my own.

Who doesnt love a holiday mystery? I loved this it was short and sweet and our hero of course solved the case all while keeping her wits about her. I love that Juan truly wanted to make her happy and carried on all the traditions that her grandmother had done each year with her. It was a bit more romcom than mystery and honestly that was fine with me I want Molly to find all the happiness in the world. I also want her to solve some more mysteries so hopefully we get more books in this series.

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The Mistletoe Mystery
By: Nita Prose

Molly the maid manages to win us over once again with the sweet, heart warming, Christmas short.

It reminded me of every Christmas tv special from my childhood. When all the sitcoms would have a holiday episode full of silly misunderstandings, forgiveness, dreams coming true, and the true meaning of Christmas.

Thank you netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC

The perfect holiday novella! It’s so precious and being back in Mollys world is so fun. Makes me so excited for book 3!

Thank you to Random House Publishing and Netgallery for sending an ARC copy.

I have stayed true with Molly the Maid and her quirky stories. I love her as a character and I'm so glad she got the happy ending she deserves. This novella was very cute to read (it'll be even cuter if you read it closer to the holidays).

Molly might honestly be the best person to plan a surprise because she takes things so literally and doesn't try to think beyond what's in front of her. Juan is the perfect match to her and this novella truly shows their relationship. It was a bit slow in the beginning and you as the reader would know what the big surprise is from the start.

I would say if you are a series-finisher like me, pick it up when it's on sale or if you happen to get your hands on a free copy, but this novella is safe to skip if you're trying to decide between another book to buy.

Lighthearted, cozy, holiday read. If you enjoyed the other books about Molly, you’ll enjoy this one!

Thank you @netgalley for this fun eARC novella! I always love being back with Molly the Maid and while this addition is unnecessary in the series- I loved getting to visit back with them with a little holiday feel. Some people say Christmas books in a series are just a cash grab but even if so- hey I would do the same! Overall, the story was great and consistent to the series — I gave 4 stars just due to lacking a ton of depth and Molly the Maid being a little TOO oblivious even for her character.

A cute novella in the Molly the Maid series. This time the story is centered around her and Juan.

I loved this fresh, jolly, holiday novella!

Thanks NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC!

🎄 The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose 🎄

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5

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I love Molly the Maid, so rejoining her world for this little holiday novella was sweet! I expected more Nancy Drew and less “He loves me, he loves me not,” but I still enjoyed it. It was a quick, heartwarming read, and I’m a sucker for a happily ever after!!! I recommend it if you love the series!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for- Ballantine Publishing for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I adore The Maid series and Nita Prose and was so excited to see that world continue with The Mistletoe Mystery and allow Molly a fun short story set at the most wonderful time of the year.

Molly the Maid stories are wonderful reads. Molly does not always interpret things like most people and that is what makes the stories interesting. Christmas is coming and this story is full of what Molly and Juan Manuel do to celebrate. From the advent calendar to holiday treats on a little bit of money. Molly does wonder what Juan is up to and is suspicious in this story. What will happen between everyone's favorite couple?

This is a wonderful Christmas novella. Short enough to get you in the Christmas spirit while giving you time for all your other celebrations. For a short Christmas story you can't go wrong with this one.

Thank you to #NetGalley, #NitaProse, and #BallantineBooks for a copy of this book.
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A cozy little mystery that’s short enough to fit in during the busy holiday season. Juan Manuel is keeping Gran’s Christmas traditions alive for Molly but she suspects he’s keeping a major secret from her. What could it possibly be?
Molly has earned a special little place in my heart, I adore her and can’t wait to read the next book in the series. But trust me you don’t want to skip this precious story!
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for providing me with the arc in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoy the Molly the Maid series - and this was a Christmas book which made it even more enjoyable for me! I loved all the Christmassy things that Molly and Juan Manuel did together, and I loved Gran repurposing an old library card catalogue and turning it into an advent calendar!

I will say that the “mystery” in this one is pretty light as it seemed obvious what would happen, but that didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the story. It is interesting to see how differently Molly thinks from those around her.

At 144 pages, this was a very quick read, but I really enjoyed it and fans of the first two books in the series should enjoy this little novella as well.

This was not the typical murder mystery that our wonderful made. Molly would help figure out. The mystery really involves Molly and the love of her life Juan Miguel. It is Christmas time and the hotel is buzzing. Juan Miguel received the promotion to pastry chef and he is busier and exhausted. With a few things happening that makes Molly doubt the love that Juan claims he has for Molly.

The has come for the holiday staff party and Molly just cannot get the feeling of gloom and doom. Is she losing Juan? Will she be all alone again? Loved this little novella. Always loved these characters and hope we get more adventures with Molly, Juan and their friends.

Thank you NetGalley and Ballantine Publishing along with Nita Prose for the ARC. Totally enjoyed it.

Yay, another maid mystery! And a holiday themed one! Nita Prose has a winner in The Mistletoe Mystery!

Thank you NetGalley, Ballantine Books, and Nita Prose for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I love this series and was thrilled to see that a holiday novella would be coming out this year. It lived up to my expectations and was super cute and a feel-good read.

This novella is a very light read and feels different than the first two novels for that reason, but it absolutely worked for me. There’s still a mystery, but you get to see more of Molly’s home life (which is so sweet by the way) and how she experiences Christmas with those around her.

I need another book with Molly ASAP! I highly recommend picking this one up when it releases, as it’s a great short read that fans of the series will enjoy.