I am so sad this is the last we will see of Molly. She is such an iconic character and I absolutely love these stories.

Gran’s backstory stole the show with this book. I soaked up her chapters and was so engaged. I enjoyed the missing egg as well, but Gran’s backstory stole the show. I wish we would have seen more of Maggie or maybe the next book 😉 (a girl can dream). I do think her story would be fascinating too. I always enjoy the humor and cast of characters. If you haven’t read this series yet, you need to!

Molly the maid captured my affection with the first in this marvelous series. I enjoy all the diverse characters from her Gran to the doorman, her new fiancé and all the others. Molly has grown so much and spread her wings and her world. I’m selective about cozy mysteries and this one of several I won’t miss reading. The plot is full of family secrets and lessons on the value of riches versus living and loving life. Molly’s discovery of a rare antiquity upends her life in both good and bad ways. The mystery and suspense was high in this who-dun-it. I couldn’t read fast enough and finished in record time. If you’ve read the previous books, this one is the best yet. If you’re new to the series, you’ll fall in love with the wonderful stately hotel, the staff and all the supporting cast. It’s a heartwarming story with pertinent life lessons. I laughed and cried and rooted for Molly!
Ballantine Books(via NetGalley) provided me with an Advance Reader Copy of “The Maid’s Secret” A Maid Novel #3,by Nita Prose, published 04/08/2025. These are always my own honest personal thoughts and opinions given voluntarily without compensation.

I have been a fan of this series until this one. It had a different format, and therefore a different feel. The whole thing felt forced and yuck. So bummed.

This is an excellent cozy mystery! The characters are really what make this story. Molly and Juan are always enjoyable to read but I loved hearing Gran’s back story and diving deeper into the character of Mr. Preston.

i love the entire Maid series from Nita Prose!!! so well written and always with intriguing plots. 5/5 stars

Molly continues to be endearing, but this installment is as much about finding out Gran's full backstory as getting a final adventure/resolution with Molly. I liked both plot lines fine, but felt like I was losing the rhythm of the plot in switching back and forth. I didn't think this had quite as much charm as the prior two, but worth a read to round out the series.

This was the fourth book I’ve read in the series, so I was excited to dive back into the world of Molly and the Regency Grand Hotel. Right away, it was fun catching up with all the familiar characters and seeing what they’ve been up to. Of course, there’s another mystery to solve, and once again Molly finds her quirky personality right in the middle of it with some help from her group of friends.

One of my favorite parts of this book was learning more about Molly’s Gran. The backstory added a lot of depth and ended up playing an important role in solving the current mystery. I loved how everything connected, and it gave more insight into who Molly ‘s Gran was and why she saw the world the way did and the lessons she passed onto Molly.

Nita Prose does a great job mixing mystery, heart, and a little bit of humor. Molly is such a unique character: kind, determined, and unintentionally funny, and it’s always fun seeing how she pieces everything together. If you’ve read the earlier books, you’ll enjoy this one just as much. And if you haven’t, definitely start from the beginning, it’s a great series.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing-Ballantine Books for the opportunity to preview this book in exchange for my honest review!

Molly the maid forever has a piece of my heart. I loved the larger perspective from Gran this time! As always, well written and Nita Prose will forever be an auto-buy author for me.

This last book in the series is a pleasant enough read but not as good as the first two books. I enjoyed the two timelines, but for me it was too much of the past and not enough of the present. This said, I did enjoy the ending and I would recommend this book to anyone who liked the others in the series!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I loved getting to see Gran's backstory and getting to be with our beloved cast of characters again. I feel like I'm with family every time I read about them. ❤️

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

I’ve read the entire Maids series and while the book maintained the warmth and tones of the previous books, The Maid’s Secret failed to engage me in the same way. There’s been very little character growth through the entire series and Molly’s naive nature fails to charm.

Absolutely phenomenal. It was wonderful to be back in the world of Molly the Maid - I absolutely love to see things from her point of view. With twists you won’t see coming, this is a must read for anyone who read the others in the Molly the Maid series.

I was teetering between three and four stars for most of the book. I guess technically I would give it a 3.5 but bumped it to four.

Molly the maid is back. She is now engaged to Juan and they are a few months shy of their wedding. Antique pros Beagle and Brown are airing their show at the Regency Hotel and Juan encourages Molly to bring her Faberge egg. It turns out that it is worth millions. In an instant, Molly's life has changed dramatically. She's suddenly famous for the wrong reasons.

At the same time, Molly has been trying to figure out why Gran gave her a skeleton key and only told her that it was the key to her heart. What could that mean?

This final book of Molly the maid is half split with learning about Flora's (Gran's) upbringing and past. At first this was annoying me but then I actually enjoyed it because you really get to learn more about Flora and how her life came to be before she raised Molly.

My grandma also practically raised me between the ages of 2-10 and she was one of the most important people in my life. Flora had quite the past you would never expect and it ended up being a very sad one, but she always took everything in stride and carried on.

The rich egg was of course stolen, but then it was returned. First a note threatening Molly's life if she found the egg, and a second note threatening her life if she didn't sell it. What was going on?

While there was not a murder case to solve this time around, there was still a case to be solved. Will Molly "crack" this case?

This book definitely teaches some lessons and reminds you that "not everything that glitters is gold".

Thank you NetGalley for a free copy for an honest review.

The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose is the third installment in the Molly the Maid series. This series is so unique and delightful! I really enjoyed this one in particular because the mystery involves an art heist instead of a murder. The novel has a dual timeline between the current day and diary excerpts written by Molly's (the main character) gran. I recommend this book if you love quirky mysteries with eclectic characters.

Thanks to Ballantine Books and NetGalley for the advanced digital copy of the book.

Thank you #netgalley!
I just finished The Maid’s Secret, the third book in Nita Prose’s series, and I have to say it’s a fantastic whodunnit with great characters and sharp, witty writing. Molly Gray, now Head Maid and Special Events Manager, is as charming and earnest as ever, and her journey—balancing sudden fame, a priceless Fabergé egg, and a looming heist—is both engaging and heartfelt.

The story cleverly weaves a dual timeline, revealing Molly’s grandmother Gran’s secret past through diary entries, which adds emotional depth and suspense. I loved how the mystery unfolds with surprising twists that make sense, not just shock value, and how the themes of love, resilience, and integrity run throughout.

The writing is quick and witty, capturing Molly’s unique voice perfectly—literal and sometimes naïve but always endearing. The supporting cast, including Molly’s fiancé Juan Manuel and the hotel staff, enrich the story with warmth and humor. Highly recommended!

I enjoyed it actually which was a bit surprising as this is not my preferred genre. I liked how Molly ends up with Faberge egg and what excitement and drama that egg brings into her life. My favorite part was how Molly's grandmother Flora's story is also depicted in the background and keeps the two different plots connected throughout. It was too cute with Molly being unbelievably nice person who was not greedy even for a single second. Cute, cozy and light mystery! It could have been even better with a trim as it was a tad bit slow.

This is the second book that I have read by Nita Prose and it did not disappoint, I really like her style of writing and humor throughout the book, I also appreciate that she keeps thing clean and uses hardly any bad language. I loved the plot of the story of the Faberge egg and how it ended up in Mollys hands. Great book! Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy.

Molly the Maid is back and about to get hitched! It was great returning to the Regency Grand - it felt like being reconnected with old friends. I loved that we finally got more of Gran’s backstory and learned about how she became the woman who raised Molly. The mystery in this is almost secondary as there is a lot of character building but it was still enjoyable. While I will be sad if this is really Molly’s final hurrah, this book brings the series full circle and to a lovely conclusion.

I absolutely loved this book. I loved reading more about. Molly’s past with her grandmother. Tied the series up in a nice little bow!

This was a different story on Molly's end, but I truly enjoyed reading it and getting to know Gran and where she came from. The story of the egg was great and mysterious. As always Molly will find out in the end who dun it and solve her mystery.