The Maid’s Secret offers a delightful mix of cozy mystery, family legacy, and emotional warmth. Fans of the series will appreciate Molly’s continued growth and the added historical dimension through her grandmother's story. If you enjoy character-driven mysteries with heartfelt moments and a touch of nostalgia, this installment is a satisfying and engaging read—though those seeking a purely fast-paced mystery might find the emotional detours a bit slow.

And we’ve got another winner about Molly. I absolutely love her. Her innocence is adorable, and her relationship with Juan Manuel is the absolute best! I was so excited to get some more backstory about Mollys grandmother. And finally we got the wedding we’ve been waiting for. Excellent continuation of the story! 100% recommend!

Thank you to Nita Prose, Ballantine Books, and NetGalley for an eARC of The Maid's Secret!

4/5

I love a good Molly the Maid mystery and this book did not disappoint. I love the tie in to the last book and the famed Faberge egg Molly was so entrigued with. I also loved that we get more of Gran's background and love story. Molly's found family is both eccentric and charming. This cast of characters is so fun to revisit with every book and it's nice to see Molly is no longer a suspect in these books. I also really enjoyed the nod to "Antiques Road Show." It was definitely an interesting approach to dealing with the egg.

I loved the ride, and while the back and forth timeline wasn't my favorite, I enjoyed seeing how each experience tied together. Though I will say, I didn't like Gran as a teenager as much as I had hoped too! Overall, another great installment and I hope we see more of Molly in the future!

I didn’t want this series to end! I will always love Molly the Maid🥰

I loved getting to learn more about Molly and her Gran’s back story. I liked that it was a whodunnit while taking us on a journey full of emotions. I’m saving The Mistletoe Mystery for this winter!

In her third outing, Molly Gray once again proves she’s one of the most original and endearing sleuths in contemporary cozy mysteries.

I have nothing but good things to say about this book. The setting of the Regency Grand Hotel remains as charming and atmospheric as ever, and the premise—a priceless artifact, a daring heist, and a decades-old diary—makes for a fresh and exciting mystery.

What truly makes this story shine are the characters. Molly is one of the most refreshing and endearing narrators I’ve ever read. Her unique outlook on life is both heartwarming and hilarious, and she’s a character I genuinely wish I could meet in real life. The touches of humor sprinkled throughout feel natural and give the book a cozy, upbeat feel—even as more emotional layers unfold.

One of my favorite parts was learning Gran’s backstory through her diary. It was emotional and at times heartbreaking—I often found myself wishing someone could step in and change things for her. Her sacrifices for her daughter and for Molly carry so much weight, and that emotional thread adds real depth to the novel.

Even with its heavier moments, the story never loses its cozy warmth and playful energy. The humor is well-timed, the mystery is engaging, and the mix of love, sacrifice, and found family makes this a truly heart-capturing read.

✨ In short: The Maid’s Secret is a cozy caper with heart, blending humor, mystery, and an unforgettable heroine. I absolutely loved it.

I love this series soooo much!!! Molly the maid is always up to trouble but somehow is always the innocent party. I love the twist and turns the author puts you through when figuring out what the heck is going on. I always enjoy reading anything about Molly and will continue reading as many books of this series the author puts out!!

I really liked the other Maid books but I just could not get into this one. It’s unfortunately a DNF for me.

Well written, but not my cup of tea. I wish I had read the other two books first. I think that might have made this last book more engrossing.

I'd like to thank NetGalley for the ARC of The Maid's Secret!

Molly holds a dear place in my heart that makes this final installment to the series bittersweet. I enjoyed the dual timeline and alternating POVs that differs from the format of the previous books. We are also seeing a different version of Gran than we've seen before - a younger Flora by which we learn more about her life through her diary entries. And of course this series wouldn't be without it's usual fun, cozy mystery!

Every character in this novel is an absolute gem! We get to see the backstory of Gran and Mr. Preston's love story, and Molly and Juan's wedding!

Although this was a charming finale to the series, I would love to see Molly and the rest of the crew again in the future.

Molly the Maid is back at it again with the third installment of the series. Molly is subject to a heist of a personal belonging, and her life is endangered. Her gran helps solve the case from beyond the grave through journal entries. A thoroughly enjoyable book with a conclusion I loved!

Thank you so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this one in exchange for an honest review!

This book is the third in a series that follows Molly, the head maid at a hotel. She finds herself in some crazy circumstances due to her limited social skills and ability to read social situations.

I was not a huge fan of the first book in this series but I enjoyed the second one. Unfortunately, this book was not for me. I found the Gran chapters in this one to be boring and slow. There wasn't much of a mystery throughout, and it just failed to grab my attention.

I hope others love this one.

Molly Gray is back — and I couldn’t be happier! In The Maid’s Secret, we once again see the world through her unique perspective as she’s caught in another web of mystery at the Regency Grand Hotel. I adore how Nita Prose writes Molly with so much heart: quirky, observant, and unexpectedly wise.

The mystery itself kept me intrigued (even if a little slow in parts), but the real joy here is Molly — her inner world, her growth, and the way she sees things others miss. It’s charming, cozy, and a little bittersweet, just like The Maid.

🌿 Overall: A delightful, character-driven cozy mystery with a touch of suspense. Perfect for fans of The Maid or anyone who loves mysteries with heart.

📌 Save this if you’re in the mood for:
✔️ A cozy whodunit
✔️ A quirky, lovable narrator
✔️ Mystery with warmth + charm

Molly the Maid can do no wrong. I love all of Nita Prose's Maid books. Molly is a maid at the Regency Grand and Hidden Treasures (think Antique Road Show) is coming to the hotel. Molly brings in a few items from her Gram and one of them ends up going missing. Molly is on the case to find out who is after her treasure and why.

Molly is one of my favorite characters. Her interactions, the way she speaks, I just love all of her. I cannot wait until the next Molly the Maid book is released!

I love the Molly the Maid series! The Maid's Secret is the latest novel in this series (which is best read in order). It is just as delightful as the previous novels, but there is some darker subject matter this time around. I enjoyed learning Molly's gran's backstory and seeing how it fit in with the current mystery. I also felt sympathy for Molly with her life getting upended over an heirloom she thought was worth very little.

I love all the recurring characters and how they played into this story, as well. The new characters were interesting too. The mystery aspect was well done, as we were given different leads that took the story in new directions. I liked how her gran's story was interspersed throughout the novel.

I already look forward to many more mysteries featuring Molly "I'm just a maid" Gray. I even introduced my husband to the first book in the series and he enjoyed it!

(Trigger warnings below.)

Movie casting suggestions (some are from my review of the previous books):
Molly: A newcomer, as I don't feel right casting someone famous for this role.
Juan Manuel: Daniel Zovatto
Mr. Preston: Richard Jenkins
Detective Stark: Nia Long
Gran (in flashbacks): Kim Darby
Angela: Monica Barbaro
Cheryl: Amanda Fuller
Brown: Neil Patrick Harris
Beagle: Michael Urie
Flora (past): Millie Bobby Brown
John (past): Sam Nivola
Algernon (past): Ben Armstrong
Flora's mom (past): Emilia Clarke
Flora's dad (past): Colin Morgan
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TW: Death of loved one due to nefarious circumstances, death from childbirth, parental abandonment, sexual assault

What I liked: An Antiques Road Show style event comes to the Regency Grand Hotel, causing another crazy mystery for Molly the Maid

What I disliked: The dual timeline approach detracts from the plot

I am a big Molly the Maid fan and have to say this is my favorite story of hers yet. I loved her dynamic with her grandmother, Flora, and even though Flora is no longer in Molly’s life, this storyline gave us the opportunity to learn more about Flora’s life before Molly.

Molly is enjoying her life as the Head Maid and Special Events Manager at the Regency Grand Hotel with upcoming nuptials to Juan Manuel, when her world is turned upside down. An Antiques Roadshow-esque show comes to the hotel and offers the employees the opportunity to share their own items for appraisal. Molly brings several of her gran’s trinkets, including the beautiful egg they called the Faberge. Come to find out, the egg is authentic and worth millions! Molly is thrust into the spotlight, but before the egg can go to auction and Molly can enjoy not worrying about money for a while, it is stolen.

Disappointed and perturbed, Molly begins reading one last gift from gran, her diary. In alternating chapters, we learn about Flora’s “riches to rags” story and the present search for the Faberge. Are the two stories connected? How did gran come to have the Faberge? And will they find the egg?

Many are saying this is the final installment in Molly’s story and if that’s the case, I found it to be a very fitting ending for our lovely protagonist. 4.5 stars. Thanks to Random House-Ballantine and Netgalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Ballantine Books and Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I didn't realize this was in the middle of the series and in saying that it didn't feel like I missed anything from the previous books.

I found this to be such a sweet, cozy mystery. Molly seemed a little naive but I think that is part of her charm. I thought it kept me guessing until the end and I liked that I hadn't figured it out.

I have thoroughly enjoyed The Maid series by Nita Prose. I'm sad that it's come to an end but I have absolutely enjoyed the journey. The Maid's Secret is less about Molly ( not to say that we don't see her) and more about a character readers have come to know and love, Gran. Only this is not the story of Gran as we know her. This is the story of Flora. We get to see her childhood and learn about the secrets of her past.

Told in alternating povs and timelines, this final installment in the Maid series definitely reads a bit differently from the two novels prior. There's more of a historical vibe to it. I also feel like both Gran and Molly read a bit differently. Overall, this wasn't my favorite but it was a heartwarming read. Can't wait to see what Nita Prose comes out with next.

None of the books in the series have lived up to the first, but I continue to enjoy them overall. A sweet cozy mystery series for sure.

"My gran used to say to err is human, but to apologize is divine."

"Be careful, for what at first you hate, you may come to love later."

"The relief I feel in this momentis equal to the trepidation that lodges in the pit of my stomach."

The Maid's Secret had become my favorite book The Maid series written by Nita Prose. This installment was written in a dual timeline and from two different points of view. Molly is the present timeline and she's preparing to marry her love, Juan Manuel. The second timeline is from her late Gran's point of view written as letters to Molly. We discover so many surprises and twists to Gran's life and how she came to raise Molly. This was a most enjoyable and captivating read. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!