Molly has her gran’s old things that she wants to be appraised and a popular show called Hidden Treasures takes one of her things and said it is worth MILLIONS. Then, that item goes missing and the hunt is on for the thief. I thoroughly enjoyed the first 2 books prior to this one as well as this one even though this one dragged a little for me in the middle. I enjoyed Gran’s diary inserts. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you Ballantine Books and NetGalley for the eARC copy of The Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose! I love love Molly the Maid sooo much.

This book was fun but it wasn’t my favorite in the series! I always enjoy a book with Molly because she’s one of my favorite book characters. It felt like a fun mystery reading about the golden huevo and I enjoyed it a lot!

The Maid's Secret is the third installment in the Molly the Maid series and the third ARC I've received for the same. At the beginning of the story, I was seriously questioning why I requested this to read and review when I admittedly felt a little lukewarm after the second installment. This one was a little slow to drag me in, but surprisingly, it was my favorite of the three.

When "the Bees" come through the Regency Grand as part of their Antiques Roadshow-esque TV show, the hotel's staff are allowed to bring their own possible treasures to be evaluated by the duo. Though her Gran's things have special sentimental value to her, Molly and Juan Manuel weren't sure they'd have anything of monetary value. But of course, as it always goes, the most valuable sometimes don't look it from the outside. But when Molly's life turns upside down after the evaluation of her item turning her into an overnight sensation, just as it was given, the item was stolen.

What I really liked about this novel (that I usually really do NOT like) was the shifting back and forth of viewpoints. We learn more about Molly's Gran through letters she wrote to Molly about her life and how everything happening in the present is interconnected. At the end of it, I cared more about the Gran chapters than what was happening in the present because it was just so touching.

The whole story really wrapped the series up with a bow. I'm assuming this is the final installment(???) but even if it's not, I don't think I'd read the next one because this just ended so nicely for me. I actually shed a few tears because I felt so connected to Molly's Gran and all that she went through to get Molly to the success and healthy life that she lives in the story. If you've read the first two of the books in this series and are on the fence about reading the third, I really urge you to do it. It's special and I really enjoyed it.

Thank you to Random House Publishing for a free advanced copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Of the series, I believe this one is my favorite. I love the world of the Grand Regency and our adorable characters; but one thing I always am sad about is how little of Gran we were able to get. I love that this book told us a bit of her story and how she ended up where she did. I enjoyed getting a peek into the origins of her phrases and mannerisms. It was also a delight to read the love story.

However, I did find the mystery aspect a bit lacking. I will forgive it though because of all the little connections we learned and were able to piece together.

4.5 stars

I adore Molly the Maid, and this book is no exception! I was delighted for another story featuring this eclectic and wonderful cast of characters at the Regency Grand. The Maid’s Secret was even more special, giving us Gran’s backstory! Told in alternating timelines, I loved seeing it all come together and learn more about our beloved Gran. This book was sweet, funny, and features art heists. What’s not to love?

3.5⭐️!

it was really enjoyable & bingable! this book definitely kept me on my toes but i didn’t like some parts which is okay but overall i think this is a good way to end and wrap things up for this trilogy :)

My ultimate comfort series is back!

I’m truly deeply sad to say that even though the first 2 books and the Christmas novella were easy 5 stars, this one was a bit of a struggle at just the beginning. All the qualities in Molly and all the rest of the characters that I found so endearing and lovable before… well they just really annoyed me in this one. Sure, be quirky. But my god have some logic. Please.

Alternating pov between Molly in real time and her Gran via diary entries from when she was a teenager. The first half of the book, the gran chapters were slow and drawn out. And it just wasn’t at all the same gran. Yes you evolve as you get older but I just couldn’t picture them being the same person at all. A lot of the Molly chapters ended in a mini cliffhanger but then I had to suffer through a LONG gran chapter before finding out what happens.

THAT BEING SAID. At some point in the second half, the gran chapters picked up and the Molly chapters just became silly and ridiculous. I found myself switching to enjoying the gran chapters sooo much more and rolling my eyes at the Molly chapters.

Overall I enjoyed one pov or the other enough to still recommend if you enjoyed the first two. If you didn’t, you could probably skip this one. I will still absolutely read more (even though I hear this will be the last..?)

Minor annoyances, but still one of my favorite book universes. 💛

This latest book in The Maid series gives us a lot more information on Molly's family history, showing her beloved Gran as a young woman with her own complicated life. When Molly takes a few of her Gran's treasured trinkets to a filming of an antiques show she starts an unraveling of all her family's secrets that snowball quickly out of control.

Molly the Maid is loving her life. Her work as Head Maid at the Regency Grand Hotel has returned to normal and she is looking forward to marrying the love of her life, Juan Manuel. She is enjoying her secondary role as Special Events Manager and is so excited for an upcoming event unlike any previously held at the hotel. One of her favorite TV shows, Hidden Treasures, will be taping an episode and appraising artifacts for guests and some of the hotel employees including Molly’s trinkets. Things are going so well until one of her beloved trinkets is discovered to be worth millions. Molly is thrown into the spotlight and out of her comfort zone when the hosts of the TV show offer to auction off her treasure. Between the show’s rabid fan base and the media circling for the details of Molly’s life, she is in turmoil. Just as she believes the auction will sell the item and end the frenzy, someone steals it in front of cameras, hotel employees and those participating in the auction. Now Molly feels afraid and anxious about what may happen next. Was the treasure ever really hers? Who are her allies and who are her enemies? Will life ever be normal again? To solve the mystery of today’s events, Molly will have to find out what happened in the past and who her beloved grandmother was before she was Molly’s Gran.

This the third book in the Molly the Maid series doesn’t disappoint. Molly, Juan Manuel and their hotel family are wonderful and intriguing, so much so that you don’t want the story to end.

Thank you to Random House Publishing, Ballantine Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read the ARC for this book. I’m so grateful and delighted to have the chance to read an early copy of Nina Prose’s book. It was wonderful and worth reading twice.

⭐️ 5/5
First person POV, non-linear timeline

Nita Prose! Please never stop writing about Molly! Reading “The Maid “ a few years ago is what got me back into reading a lot more, and Molly holds a special place in my heart. Now, in “The Maid’s Secret” I found myself tearing up and laughing out loud and longing for more stories and mysteries.
I also find myself learning new words and wanting to sharpen my vocabulary!

Thank you Random House Publishing Group and Ballantine Books for providing this ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!

A film crew comes to the Regency Grand to film a popular show called Hidden Treasures, and Molly brings some of her Gran's old things to be appraised. She finds out her life is about to change because one item is worth millions. However, when the item goes missing during the auction, a hunt for the theif ensues.
I really liked the first two books of the Molly the Maid series, but unfortunately this one missed the mark for me. I felt the whole premise of the book was a little silly. It altered between the present day and Gran's diary which sheds light to her past and helps solve the mystery. Overall a quick read and still loved Molly. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

Always so happy to read a Molly the Maid book. These books by Nita Prose always involve a cozy mystery.
This time Molly and her love Juan are finally about to get married. The tv famous art appraisers Brown and Beagle are appearing at the Regency Grand! Molly and Juan’s employer! Molly is so excited and she brings an egg given to her by her beloved gran thinking it is just a trinket. Turns out it’s a Faberge egg worth millions! Molly is thrust into a world she’s not sure she wants to be a part of!
The story has two timelines: one is present day in Molly’s life and the other is Molly’s beloved gran, Flora Gray’s past as hread through her diary.. The two parts of the story intertwine perfectly.
IAs always with these books there are lots of quotes, pearls of wisdom and idioms from both Flora and of course past on to Molly. This is a feel-good, warmhearted story. Fans of that type of book will enjoy even if they haven’t read the previous books in the series. Thank you to NetGalley and Ballentine books for my ARC!

Trademark Molly in the midst of a mystery.

With thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for this e-ARC.
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The Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose is a clever and compelling mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end. Following the endearingly quirky and sharp-eyed protagonist, Molly, the story is filled with twists, red herrings, and just the right amount of suspense. Prose’s writing is crisp and engaging, with vivid descriptions that make the hotel setting feel richly atmospheric.

While the pacing lags slightly in some sections, the well-drawn characters and satisfying reveals make up for it. Molly’s unique perspective adds charm and depth to the narrative, making her a memorable and relatable lead. The Maid’s Secret is a smart, satisfying whodunit with heart—a perfect pick for fans of cozy mysteries and character-driven thrillers.

Our beloved character Molly the Maid is back in THE MAID’S SECRET. In this one, Molly’s on the brink of becoming rich and famous when a Fabergé egg that she owns is appraised for millions! But someone doesn’t want Molly to get the money… and she, Juan, and a few of their pals are thrust into a mystery they never saw coming!

One thing I loved about this book (besides seeing Molly again) was the chapters that told of her grandmother’s past. We all know how much her grandmother meant to her and Molly was finally able to learn about her history. This “POV” is told every other chapter through a diary entry that she’s written just for Molly. I also loved seeing Molly finally get her HEA with Juan despite all the craziness going on around them. Molly just wants a quiet and peaceful life with her beloved, but the TV show has upended their lives.

All around this is another solid book in the series and I enjoyed it! If you’re a fan of the series like I am then you won’t want to miss this one.

𝗠𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I have read all the books in this series and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. In this book we learn Gran's history and although this format was a departure from the other books, since there were two opposing storylines, I thought it was wonderful and I enjoyed this book as much as I did all the others.

THE MAID’S SECRET was a good read and is a perfect edition to this series. If you’ve enjoyed these books in the past, you’ll probably enjoy this one. But some parts of the book felt a bit stagnant and I wish there was more depth given to Gran in her chapters.

I thought, narratively, the book was interesting because it included journal entries from Gran. As readers, we finally got to learn about her background and her as a character beyond Molly and how she saw her. And that, to me, was interesting. Told in dual timelines, I think it was well structured and I enjoyed her chapters!

However, I’m not sure I was 100% as engaged as I would have liked when it came to the mystery and, at least in Gran’s chapters, I wish there was more character development. The mystery felt a bit forced and Molly’s chapters, while fun, didn’t really add anything. And when Gran was discussing ideas in her chapters, she glossed over parts of her life or her thoughts what would have been way more interesting fleshed out more.

Overall, I think this was a good book and I enjoyed reading it. But it also felt like a book that was trying to find something to add to the series and I’m not quite sure the author found it.

Thank you to Random House and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I absolutely adore Molly the maid. She’s such a wonderful and interesting character, you just have to love her. I thought the art heist aspect was an interesting and fun idea for this book. I was really invested in the story and I highly recommend reading this entire series!

The third in a series following Molly, the head maid at The Regency Grand. This book follows the story of her grandmothers upbringing while also attempting to solve a mystery through her diary.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine for this E-Arc, in exchange for an honest review.

*The Maid's Secret* by Nita Prose is the finale of Molly Gray's journey, and it’s a perfect way to wrap up the series. Molly is stepping into a new chapter of her life in this book. Not only is she now Head Maid at the Grand Regency Hotel, but she’s also just months away from marrying her fiancé, Juan. Things are looking up for Molly when the hotel is selected to host an episode of the popular TV show *Hidden Treasures*. During the filming, Molly brings a box of her grandmother’s belongings to be appraised, and one rare antique item turns out to be worth millions. Suddenly, Molly is thrust into the spotlight as a celebrity.

But just as things are going great, a daring heist shakes everything up, and the priceless heirloom goes missing during an auction. Molly, along with her friends, dives into the investigation, uncovering clues tied to the past. The story alternates between Molly’s investigation and pages from her grandmother's diary, which adds depth and mystery to the whole narrative.

I really enjoyed how the diary chapters gave us a deeper look into Molly’s family history, especially her grandmother. It was such a treat to see familiar faces from the previous books, even the sometimes-infuriating Cheryl, making appearances throughout the story. The ending was everything I hoped for—satisfying and emotional.

If you’ve followed Molly’s journey from the beginning, you definitely need to read this one. It ties up all the loose ends perfectly and gives her story the conclusion it deserves. *The Maid’s Secret* is a fun, mystery-filled ride, and it’s a great way to say goodbye to these beloved characters.
4.25 Stars!

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