The way I really enjoyed reading about Molly the maid! This series is so cozy to me. Every time I start a new one, I want to curl up in my reading chair with a hot cup of tea. This one was no different. I finished it in 3 days! Having Molly’s grandmother’s diary entries were a great addition to the story. I wondered about her grandmother’s past and what led her to being the sole guardian of Molly. This was an enjoyable, cozy mystery!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Molly the Maid fans rejoice- the third installment! Fans of the series will probably enjoy the history of Gran and her past. And of course, catch up on Molly's life.

I enjoyed the format that Nita Prose used within this book where the storyline went between Molly in present day to Molly's gran's diary explaining her past. I felt like this really tied up Molly the maid's story and answered a lot of questions I didn't even know I had. I am not sure if this was supposed to be a final book in the Molly the Maid series, but I think it would be appropriate if it was.

It was so good to be back in Molly’s world! The Maid’s Secret is a charming, cozy mystery with just the right amount of heart and intrigue. Nita Prose has such a unique voice in Molly’s character—she’s quirky, earnest, and full of subtle wisdom, which makes her perspective so refreshing.

This sequel has a bit more emotional depth than The Maid, with more backstory, new secrets, and another mysterious death to untangle. The pacing was steady, though not as twisty as I expected—but the character development more than made up for it.

If you liked the first book, this one won’t disappoint. It’s thoughtful, warm, and cleverly plotted. A perfect pick for fans of character-driven mysteries with a cozy vibe.

Ugh, I just adore Molly the Maid and all the quirky adventures she gets up to. This is definitely what some might categorize as a “fluffy” book because there’s not really a whole lot of stake in the game so to speak. There’s not any spice, no beloved characters are killed off, and the ending is always happy. But sometimes, we just need a fluffy, feel-good book to lift our spirits. I will say, the “big reveal” at the end was a bit too obvious for me. When I was reading the previous two books, I couldn’t really say for certain who had done it. But with this third installment, I knew who did it by like the 60% mark. It wasn’t a deal-breaker for me since I knew what I was getting myself into. Still, just a bit disappointed.

I did enjoy this third installment in The Maid series but a large part of that was due to learning all about Gran's life and what stark difference it was compared to Molly's upbringing.

While I enjoyed getting to see Molly's story continue I didn't feel connected to the story or very invested like I had in her previous stories. The ending with the letters and learning about Gran's final moments with John broke me a little because their story would have been an epic one.

I do look forward to the next one if that is to come and would love to get another great mystery from Molly.

I have adored Molly and this whole series. Nita Prose has a gift for writing Molly's character. I loved how this book was set up and how you got to read journal entries from Flora (Gran) to Molly. Through out most of the book, I found myself enjoying Flora's story even more than the current day mystery around Molly's egg. In the end, how the stories come together and when you find out how all the characters are linked, I was amazed and delighted at the same time.

We returned to the Regency Grand to wrap up the story of Molly the Maid, and learn a little more about her backstory - and that of her beloved Gran. I thought that this was the perfect ending to the series - it was my favorite of all of the books. Each one has gotten just that much better.

In this book, Molly is ready to hold her wedding to Juan Manuael, but there are still a few adventures to be had before that event can take place! When a surprise treasure is discovered to be part of Molly's keepsakes, and she becomes and overnight sensation, chaos ensues! But her valuable Faberge egg, a treasured memory from her Gran, is missing and Molly must try to dig into family secrets and solve the mystery.

I thought that the diary from Gran was a great way of telling the stories from the past and bringing past and present together to conclude the tale. I highly recommend it! My thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Ballantine Books for the Advanced Reader Copy.
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I am a diehard fan of this series, but the finale fell flat for me. I think if we removed the diary section, I would have loved it more. I understand that was the key to the reveal, but it just didnt do it for me. Justice for Molly always!!

Another lovely installment for readers who love Molly and her journey. The story follows Molly as she awaits her wedding, but things are thrown into turmoil when a show decides to film at the Regency Grand. As Molly brings things in for the show to appraise, she finds that one of Gran's possessions is worth millions. Until it's stolen. Molly must figured out who has taken Gran's keepsake and why - but the journey to find it might reveal more secrets than Molly ever knew. This is a fun and sweet read!

Molly the Maid has done it again! Nita Prose is my hero, but what is new? The fourth installment in the Molly the Maid series wraps up the story beautifully and shows new insights into previously established characters in the series' universe. The story was lush and showed varied timelines and perspectives, with a diverse cast of characters. It is lighthearted yet emotional. I so enjoyed this and really appreciate the opportunity to receive an advanced copy.

I love Molly the Maid stories! It is so refreshing to see a neurodivergent protagonist in a story, and I find myself routing for her from cover to cover. In this book, Molly finds that she is in possession of a multi-million dollar Faberge egg. Just as she is about to allow it to be auctioned off, the egg disappears. Molly is left to solve the mystery. Simultaneously, Molly begins reading her grandmother's journal detailing her life before becoming the caregiver and maid that Molly knew growing up. Gran's story begins to inform Molly's suspicion regarding the egg thief.
This story, while certainly far-fetched, is a pleasure to read. Molly learns about her Gran's life and background while solving a mystery in the present day. So enjoyable!

Took me a while to read this, because I hadn't read the Mistletoe Mystery (the mini book that published before this). And weirdly enough, I wasn't the only one, because the library had it out for a while. I think Molly is so quirky, I'm glad that she remained this way throughout this third book. She unknowingly just revolves around the oddities that happen at the Regency. I love the Gran's words are (still) always incorporated in her mind and that she gets little flashbacks of her whenever she runs into odd situations.

I think this was my favorite book of the series so far (Previously the first book was my favorite). Because Molly was become more personable and she has real actual friends and its so heartwarming to see her character flourish and gain some more normalcy in her life to make it full.

Thank you, Net Galley, Random House Publishing Group and Nita Prose for the opportunity to read and review this book!
Ah, Molly the Maid, I have enjoyed and love everything "Molly" perhaps I can relate to her in small ways. My grandmother raised me as well and I can be a bit naive at times. The plot thickens as we find out so much more about Gran from beyond as a diary gives us insights from a different perspective. Character development came full circle as all the questions I ever had about her other relationships were answered. Thoughtfully well written, interesting but bit more serious than the other books and I LOVED IT! Bittersweet to think this could be the final chapter in this cozy mystery series. 5 Stars all the way!!!

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