I have enjoyed all of the “Molly the Maid” stories , but this one was a miss for me. I was searching for more of the “Molly” quirks and comments. I did enjoy the more serious themes , but felt it dragged on .

A return to Molly Gray, Head Maid! Only now she is Molly Gray, Special Events Manager of the Regency Grand Hotel. If you read the Christmas novella last year, then you know that there is a big event on Molly's horizon- her wedding to Juan Manuel! Our mystery du jour is triggered when a hit reality show starring two art appraisers is going to be filmed at the hotel, and Molly brings a box of some of Grans knickknacks to be appraised. One of the items is much more than Molly bargained for.

This story is a switch up from our regular Maid Novel format and is told in alternating chapters. Half are from our tried-and-true Molly, and half come from Gran's Diary entries, giving us more of a peek behind the curtain into the mind of Gran, and seems like a sweet conclusion to this cozy series.

Thank you to Nita Prose, Viking, and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my unbiased opinion.

When an antique roadshow-esque show Hidden Treasures comes to the hotel where Molly works, she brings her Gran's greatest treasure to be appraised. What is told to her is shocking...it's worth millions! But when the show begins, the fabrege egg is stolen. As the police and Molly try to find the egg, a story from the past comes out, telling Molly more about Gran that she never knew, in addition to how she became the owner of the fabrege egg.

Another twist and mystery occurs at the Regency Grand with Molly the Maid! This book unveils more of her and her family’s past that leaves the reader understanding more of the connections between current and previous characters. The book leaves you with some nice closure as multiple characters get their happily ever after.

I love Molly the Maid and literally fist pumped right in front of my husband when I got the email that I was approved for the book, but this story fell a little flat for me. This tells the story of Molly's sweet grandmother, who you learn was a terrible spoiled snob as a child. Much of her story drives that point home, and it kind of soured me on the character. It also did not really explain how she became the kind of woman who used all the little phrases Molly uses (like, "all that glitters is not gold," etc.), so I felt like this was a lost opportunity.

But, as I mentioned, I love Molly and Juan and Mr Preston, and will for sure come back for more if Ms. Prose offers us another installment!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book!

Thank you @ballantinebooks for the gifted copy!

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: The Maid’s Secret (Molly the Maid 3)
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Nita Prose
𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: Lauren Ambrose
𝗣𝘂𝗯 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: April 8, 2025
5⭐️

💛 𝙈𝙮 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 💛
I love this series so much! This final story did not disappoint and I had tears in my eyes at certain end parts. I love how this story incorporates Molly learning so much about her beloved Gran through Gran’s diary entries, which were a beautiful way to tell her origin story with Mr. Preston.

The storyline and mystery were executed flawlessly, and it brought together past and present so well. Molly brings in a Faberge egg that she has to an antique TV show that is taping an episode at her hotel. Suddenly Molly is thrust into the spotlight and we know that is not something Molly loves! Especially when there is a thief in the mix.

I love the side characters and friends of Mollys. They help her out so much with the crazy situation she is in, and they really are like family to her.

The journal entries from Gran were my favorite part of the story. Gran has always been a huge presence for Molly since she’s passed, and the diary really shows Grans love for Molly.

And I adore Mr. Preston watching out for Molly. It’s such a heartwarming story and the whole series is amazing!

🎧 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚:
💛 Cozy Mysteries
🧹 Interwoven Timelines
💛 Diary Entries
🧹 Advice/Words of Wisdom
💛 Found Family

Didn't love this one. It was fairly boring and predictable. I don't think this series is really for me, but I'm invested at this point.

Once again, Molly the Maid captured my heart! Gran captured my heart, too. This books was also about Gran's background told in the form of a diary. I enjoyed this duel storytelling and kept wanting to go onto one more chapter.

In present day, Molly and her friends face the mystery of a missing Faberge egg. In the past, Gran explains how she went from riches to rags. In the future, I hope there will be more adventures with Molly!

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

“𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀. 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀.”

𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

𝗣𝘂𝗯 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 4/8/25

*Thank you @NetGalley and @BallantineBooks for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆: The fourth book in the Molly the Maid series. Molly prepares for her big day, and finds out that her gran left her something with hidden value beyond her wildest dreams.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
🥚Dual timeline
🧹Books with letters
🥚Lighthearted who-dun-it
🧹HEA

𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: I could not be more thrilled with this book and how it closed out Mollys journey! I absolutely LOVED learning more about her Gran, and the history behind all everything we’ve read in the first three books. The little who-dun-it mystery element was cute albeit predictable, but the story wasn’t about the mystery itself- and that was more of a side element that tied into the main plot. I devoured this one. In fact, I still have a smile on my face while writing this review. 🥰


#TheMaidsSecret #MollytheMaid

This was a warm and engaging read with a good balance of mystery and emotion. It was great to return to Molly’s world. She is such a unique and charming character and I enjoyed seeing how her life has changed. The story pulled me in right away with the art heist and all the secrets tied to her family’s past.

I liked how the mystery connected to her grandmother’s history. The diary and the items from the shoebox added a nice touch of nostalgia and heart. It gave the mystery more meaning and helped build a strong emotional thread throughout the book.

There were a lot of moving parts including the hotel, the filming of the TV show, and Molly’s upcoming wedding but it all came together in a way that felt satisfying. The ending wrapped things up well and left me with a smile.

If you liked The Maid or enjoy stories with lovable characters and a light mystery this is a great choice.

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group (Ballantine Books) and Nita Prose for the gifted ARC!

I was so happy to dive back into Molly’s world. I didn’t realize how much I missed her until I started reading—her way of seeing things, her honesty, her quirks... it’s all just so Molly and I love her for it. The mystery was great as always, but what really made this book for me was Molly’s voice and how she’s grown since The Maid. I found myself smiling at her observations and rooting for her all over again. It’s cozy, clever, and full of heart. If you enjoyed the first book, you’ll definitely want to pick this one up. I loved every second of it.

5 stars from me!

I really enjoyed The Maid’s Secret! It’s the perfect cozy mystery—heartwarming and always delivers a happy ending. This series continues to be a comforting, feel-good favorite. Thanks NetGalley and Ballentine books for the eARC!

I love this series and was excited to get an e-arc in exchange for an honest review. The Maid’s Secret is a fun, heartwarming mystery that mixes a missing treasure with long-lost family secrets in the best way. When Molly becomes an overnight sensation after a surprise antique discovery, things quickly go off the rails—especially when the artifact disappears in the middle of a TV taping. With only her Gran’s old diary to guide her, Molly ends up uncovering more than just clues to a heist—she stumbles into a story about her grandmother’s past that’s full of love, heartbreak, and secrets that still matter today. I loved how this book dug more into her grandmother's back story!

3.5 stars rounded up. The Molly the Maid books are fun to read in a comforting sort of way and this one was not an exception. I enjoyed the book for the most part, though I did skim through most of the chapters about Molly's grandmother - which was a shame since they took up roughly half the book. That said, I do always enjoy reading about these characters and this book was an easy, cozy read overall.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

So good! I love these books and the simple mystery elements that keep you engaged! I love Molly and the flashbacks to Flora and her life.

Gosh Nita Prose is such a phenomenal writer. Out of all 3 books in the maids series this one has to be the best. Tying everything together so seamlessly and leaving you with that cozy feeling at the end is Nita’s style. Love the back and forth between history and current and love that this time it was the grandma’s story. After the first 2 books you didn’t think there was even more layers but this one takes the cake. Absolute perfection! I love this book.

Another fun book in the Maid's series. I really enjoyed Molly's grandmother's backstory and how it tied to the Faberge egg in the present. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance review copy in return for an honest review. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. I feel like out of all the books in this series, this one was the slowest and the least exciting. The arc wasn’t that great but I’m glad we got to learn more about gran and there was a more clear ending on her story.

I have loved this series since I first met the delightful Molly Gray in THE MAID.

This installment is my absolute favorite, though to be fair, it wouldn't be possible without all of the events, interactions and antics of the characters that led up to it.

If you've read the rest of the series, but still have yet to pick up this one, or you're waiting on your turn at the library - make sure you have a box of tissues handy. I laughed, I cried, I fell in love, had my heart broken - only to have it put back together again.

Don't let me fool you with my sentimental ramblings above - what would a Molly the Maid book be without its cozy mystery to stump its readers? Every time I read one of these, I wonder how Nita Prose will find ways to keep having all these mysteries surround Molly and the staff at the Regency Grand Hotel. In this one - there's a heist! A very valuable piece of art is taken right under our beloved Molly's nose....and that's not all - someone starts sending her death threats.

Once again, I was unable to solve the whodunit before all was revealed. (Though I did form a little half theory at one point that if I'd stuck with that line of thinking, may have led me down the right track..)

My favorite thing about this particular book was getting to learn the story of Molly's grandmother and how she came to be the truly wonderful person that she was to our Molly. Just like Molly, I take to heart everything Gran told her and learn some very insightful things about life. It also made me a little sad that I never had such a loving person like this growing up, if I'm being honest.

All I'm left with now is wondering what in the world could possibly be next for Molly? I hope I don't have to wait long to find out!

P.S. - if you're a fan of audiobooks, Lauren Ambrose is the narrator for this one (as well as the rest in the series) and she did a phenomenal job as always!

I have loved this series since I first met the delightful Molly Gray in THE MAID.

This installment is my absolute favorite, though to be fair, it wouldn't be possible without all of the events, interactions and antics of the characters that led up to it.

If you've read the rest of the series, but still have yet to pick up this one, or you're waiting on your turn at the library - make sure you have a box of tissues handy. I laughed, I cried, I fell in love, had my heart broken - only to have it put back together again.

Don't let me fool you with my sentimental ramblings above - what would a Molly the Maid book be without its cozy mystery to stump its readers? Every time I read one of these, I wonder how Nita Prose will find ways to keep having all these mysteries surround Molly and the staff at the Regency Grand Hotel. In this one - there's a heist! A very valuable piece of art is taken right under our beloved Molly's nose....and that's not all - someone starts sending her death threats.

Once again, I was unable to solve the whodunit before all was revealed. (Though I did form a little half theory at one point that if I'd stuck with that line of thinking, may have led me down the right track..)

My favorite thing about this particular book was getting to learn the story of Molly's grandmother and how she came to be the truly wonderful person that she was to our Molly. Just like Molly, I take to heart everything Gran told her and learn some very insightful things about life. It also made me a little sad that I never had such a loving person like this growing up, if I'm being honest.

All I'm left with now is wondering what in the world could possibly be next for Molly? I hope I don't have to wait long to find out!

P.S. - if you're a fan of audiobooks, Lauren Ambrose is the narrator for this one (as well as the rest in the series) and she did a phenomenal job as always!