Very cutesy and typical of this series. I really enjoyed seeing more of Flora’s story and her background. That added a lot to the series

This was so sweet. 🥹 I really enjoy Molly and Juan’s relationship and I really really loved this book.

The plot is laid out similarly to the other books, but with a split timeline. In current day, we have Molly dealing with the bombshell of a (real) Faberge egg and the chaos that ensures from her realizing she could be a multimillionaire. We follow the twists and turns (and death threats) she deals with while she and Juan try to navigate their newfound fame and assumed fortune. Plenty of plot points I didn’t see coming, and of course all of this ties in with our other timeline: Gran’s dairy and life story. We read about Flora’s past and mistakes and how she learns and grows from them. My favorite part was watching her and John’s romance, even if they didn’t get the lifetime together they deserved. Molly finally gets some insight into her family and past, while snatching up some clues to help solve the mystery in this book. I suspected the thief this time, but it was still well done.

The plot is a split of sweet and sour, and of course no one knows who to trust. The characters are adorable as always. The writing is easy to read and absorb. And the ending is everything I wanted it to be. 4.5⭐️🥹

I love this series and have come to realize I will pick up all books by this author and this book doesn’t disappoint. This book follows Molly the Maid as a treasure hunter antique dealers come to the hotel to film. When her Faberge egg is valued for millions. Molly thinks she’ll finally be happy until the egg goes missing. While we follow all of Molly antics we also get Grans backstory which was done so well. These books have stole my heart and I could not put this down with the fast paced mystery interspersed with snapshots of grans life. I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for a chance to read this book for an honest review.

A special thank you to NetGalley, Ballantine and Nita Prose for this advance copy of the third installment in our Molly the Maid series - this copy was provided in exchange for my honest review.

Molly is such a fun protagonist - for this series, I would recommend reading the first 2 novels, then the Christmas novella and then this one to get the most continual timeline. I’m not sure if I remember if the other novels were like this, but we flip back and forth between present day Molly and the mystery at hand, and past via letters from Gram that build the information about the stolen egg, the central mystery. I definitely liked the present day timeline better, and I found myself wondering when things were going to come together (they do), it was just a touch slow moving during those past chapters. Overall, I do like this series, it’s more of a fun, lower stakes mystery which can be refreshing to read. The Maid’s Secret was available at the beginning of April 2025 and is available now!

Thank you again to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is a delightful continuation of the Molly the Maid series, which is very similar in style, theme, and storytelling to the rest of the series. If you enjoyed the other books in this series, this third installment will undoubtedly captivate you.

We follow two main timelines in this book - the first being Molly in present day learning she owns a priceless artifact. The subsequent theft of this item propels Molly into a mystery that intertwines with her grandmother’s past. The second narrative delves into Gran’s history, offering readers a deeper understanding of her character and the legacy she imparts to Molly. I’d actually say that a majority of the story is Gran’s.

The story culminates in a heartwarming conclusion, with Molly’s wedding providing a satisfying and joyful ending. It is truly a happy ending.

Ultimately, this is a charming and satisfying addition to the beloved series, offering readers a blend of mystery, romance, and familial insight that is both engaging and heartwarming.

Thank you to Ballantine for my copy of THE MAID'S SECRET.

I really enjoyed the previous books but this one was much more historical fiction, learning about Molly's Gran. That made it more of a slog in my opinion and I just didn't vibe with this one.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

I stand by my previous statement that Molly the Maid is probably my favorite fictional character, although after reading this book, I think Flora Gray (aka Gran) may give her a run for her money! Molly’s quaint little life gets turned upside down in an instant all because of a faberge egg! I loved getting to know about Molly’s family history through Gran’s words.

This was such a great way to end the amazing journey of Molly the Maid. While I will miss this series and character very much, it was so good to see her have a fulfilling ending and one final mystery to solve. Molly continues to give us her perfectly unintentional humor and quirkiness throughout this book, with one final, thrilling plot twist.

Molly Gray is the esteemed Head Maid and recently promoted Special Events Manager of the Regency Grand Hotel. And, with her upcoming marriage to Juan Manuel only two months away, life seems too good to be true.

When the hit reality TV show “Hidden Treasures” starring popular art appraisers Brown and Beagle, chooses to film an episode at the hotel, Molly brings in a shoebox containing a few of her gran’s old things for appraisal, and much to everyone's surprise, one item turns out to be a rare and priceless treasure.

Could life become even better?

After reading all of the Molly Maid series from Nita Prose, I can firmly say Prose delivered again! The previous books were needed to get the full back story, but this book was absolutely wonderful. I loved the details and stories. Molly the Maid is such an endearing character with quirks that make her lovable. The love in this story between so many different characters was very well written and shines through the dark parts. My favorite parts were the diary entries and how well Prose wove every part together. Big thank you to Random House Publishing Group for the early edition of this novel.

Love Molly, love this series. She will always be one of my favorites. I adore this series. It's a cozy mystery with all the trappings of a classic whodunit twist.

The Molly the Maid books are cozy mysteries with an edge, and I love them. The Maid’s Secret is happy without being sappy, with just enough twists and turns to keep the mystery moving. I love the family that has formed around Molly, helping her navigate a world that she sometimes has difficulty understanding and interacting with. Wonderful addition to an amazing series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you Ballantine Books for my gifted copy!

“Once upon a time, I dreamt of this day.
I never knew my dream would come true.
My dear Molly, life is a fairy tale.
Wonders never cease.
And love - love is the greatest gift of all.”

I am
Sob
Bing
Sobbing.

It’s Molly’s world, and we are all lucky to live in it.

It feels rare that the ending of a series wraps up so beautifully and does a character justice. But The Maid’s Secret was just that. Never before has there been a character I loved so much - who gave me a voice I didn’t know I desperately needed. Molly is it for me. And I was so anxious about reading this final installment. Worried about the integrity of this series. Worried that Nita Prose may not stay true to the voice she has so beautifully crafted. Oh, but she did.

I am too emotional to articulate how wonderful this final installment was. It was so packed with growth. I love remembering who Molly was with her gran by her side. And seeing Molly become more self assured in who she is has been one of my favorite parts of this entire series. Molly is so beloved for simply being who she is. And, frankly, every neurodivergent person deserves that. The world was not made for us, but Molly never stopped being true to herself and her own little world. The people she has collected over the span of this series have embraced her and her quirks in the most inspiring ways.

This is a series I will read over and over again, because it is such a comfort. The puns, the dry humor, the literal thinking, are all a recipe for the way my brain works, and it felt like home.

Molly, Juan, and Mr. Preston are back and ready to steal our hearts once again.

I fell in love with Nita Prose’s characters in the first Maid book, and hope she writes so many more.

The characters are lovable, eccentric, and smartly written. The plot is quintessential cozy mystery. We have to figure out what’s happened to the Fabrege egg both in the present and the past.

The Maid’s Secret
Nita Prose
Publication Date: Out now!
4/5 stars

I enjoyed this final installment in the Molly the Maid series! Molly goes on an antique show and discovers that one of her most prized possessions is worth more than she could imagine. The dual timeline kept my attention throughout the book as well as learning more about Gran's past.

I highly recommend this book if you have read and enjoyed the other Molly the Maid books.

Thank you to Random House Publishing, Netgalley and Nita Prose for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley and Random House Publishing!

Molly Gray’s life is about to change in ways she could never have imagined. As the esteemed Head Maid and recently promoted Special Events Manager of the Regency Grand Hotel, good things are just around the corner, including her marriage to her beloved fiancé, Juan Manuel, only two months away.

But Molly’s entire existence is upended when a film crew descends upon the hotel to shoot the hit reality TV show Hidden Treasures, starring popular art appraisers Brown and Beagle. On a whim, Molly brings in a shoebox containing a few of her gran’s old things for appraisal, and much to everyone's surprise, one item turns out to be a rare and priceless treasure. Instantly, Molly is both a multi-millionaire and a media sensation—the world’s rags-to-riches darling—until the priceless piece vanishes from the hotel in the boldest, brashest antiquities heist in recent memory.

I have adored my time with this series and Nita Prose did a nice job of tying all of the books together and tying up loose ends. I also enjoyed hearing more about Gran and Preston and less from Juan. Molly, of course, remained center stage but it was nice to dive a little deeper into the past before Molly. I believe this was the final installment and it was just enough 📚

I've fallen in love with all the characters (except for maybe CHERYL) in this series and was excited to have the opportunity to pre-read book 3! An antiques tv show is coming to the Regency Grand to assess viewers old stuff and let them know whether they have a treasure or junk. Molly takes a few of Grans old items in a shoebox and gets a big surprise! But how is this trinket really a treasure, and why did Gran have it? This installment of the series flips back and forth between Gran's diary entries and Molly's quest to find the treasure when it is stolen.

I loved hearing Gran's voice for the first time and understanding the background to some of the sayings and people in her and Molly's lives. While Molly potentially has a 'rags to riches' story - Gran truly had a 'riches to rags' one.

I enjoyed this book much more than the previous full-length novel - the story line flowed much better, and the suspense was palpable! I finally researched where this series could take place - I was constantly confused with referenced that seemed American but also British. The author is Canadian, so it made so much more sense after finding that out!

Another wonderful Molly the Maid story! This series is one that has easily moved to the top of my favorites list. I love the detail that Nita Prose includes in her books, and of course, the content of the stories. For this book, we find Molly the Maid at a new phase in her life, being engaged to her love, Juan Manuel.
The hotel is also abuzz with the famous antique show coming to the hotel, ready to appraise the worlds antiques, including Molly's. Through this book, we learn more about Molly's Gran, and her life, between alternating POV's and timelines. The mystery was engaging and so fun to read.

It was about time that we finally hear grandma’s back story. I knew she had some blue blood flowing through her veins. You can tell it with some folks: the way they present and carry themselves and the way they know about certain things. Our favorite maid needed to learn about her grandmother too and Nita Prose delivered

It all started with an event to be host at the hotel. These auctioneers turned reality show stars wanted to host their next episode at the hotel and gave hotel personnel a free ticket to get their trinkets appraised. Molly brought a lot of things but also her little huevo that she didn’t care too much for. At the end egg was the kind you were all thinking and Molly the maid would be Molly the millionaire

However, where was Molly there was trouble. Egg went missing and the whole world turned upside down for Molly. The secret of the egg would only be solved once Grandma’s diary reached Molly’s hands!