The Maid series has been a delight! Nita Prose has done a wonderful job creating a cozy, charming series with lovable characters.

In this book, there is a dual timeline where, in the past, we get to learn more about Molly's Gran, Flora, and what it was like for her growing up. In the present timeline, Molly's life is on track, with her upcoming wedding to her love, Juan, and a good job at the Regency Grand Hotel. When Molly discovers that the Fabergé egg she has from her Gran is worth more than she knew and is stolen, the dual timelines unravel the mystery.

Overall, I thought this a heartwarming ending to this series. I found myself more drawn to Gran's story, but I could appreciate what Prose was trying to do as she unraveled the past and how it correlated to the present timeline. For me, the present timeline felt a little less engaging until over halfway and everything started coming together.

Thank you Penguin Random House Canada - Viking for the copy through NetGalley!

Thank you to NetGalley, Nita Prose and Penguin Random House Canada for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

This was definitely hands down my favourite from this trilogy! This was a nice insight into her gran and I loved the way Prose decided to tell the story. I loved every minute and I’m so sad this is the end of this story.

This was a sweet addition to the molly maid series. I enjoy these very much a great way to forget about everything else.

Id like to thank netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read and review this book

Thank you net galley for giving me this opportunity to read this book.
The story revolves around Molly who works at the Regency Grand Hotel.
The story is like a dual time line, where the one part is Molly's Gran Flora and Molly.
Molly has been promoted to head maid.
When Molly's gran dies she is gifted a journal that her gran has written for her to read about her heritage.
Flora raised Molly as Molly's mother is out of her life. Flora was a house maid to a wealthy family with Molly at her side.
The family had a Faberge egg which little Molly loved with its glittery gems.
The egg ended up in Molly's possession and didn't know what to do with it. An 'Antiques Road Show' like Show were having a show Ted at the Regency,, so Molly put together a box with her treasures it along with the egg.
The egg goes missing so Molly and her co-workers turn into sleuths to find out stole the egg.
These are my own opinions.

Another great instalment to Molly the Maids adventures. Like the previous books this one is heartwarming and bingable, with all your favourites returning and a few new faces you won’t be disappointed.

So sorry to have not finish this book before Pub. Date. I will get the audiobook as I love this series.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book. I was so looking forward to reading this book.
Unfortunately, my partner has had 2 accidents and broke his right arm twice within the year. This meant a lot less reading time for me.
Gladly, he’s on the mend now.

I just finished the Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose @nitaprose and here are my musings.

Molly Gray never thought her life would look like this. Head maid and Special events manager at her beloved Regency hotel. Engaged to Juan and planning her wedding… Everything is as perfect as can be.. That is until the antiquities show Hidden Treasures comes to the hotel and discovers that Molly has a treasure… But when the auction is running to sell it… someone manages to steal it…. The only answers seem to be the clues in the diary from her deceased grandmother…
I am a superfan of Molly. I love her. I have been following her story since it started and every book is better than the last. This time round we learned more about her grandmother Flora. About half the book was her history from diary entries that she left for Molly. I actually thought it was a brilliant way to round out Molly and Flora’s origins and I felt like it kinda gave Molly some closure… She knew how much her grandmother loved her but everything she did was for her family and to be true to herself. I teared up when she let John go… The plot of the story was the best yet. I feel like all the characters are all well established and I love realistic and well rounded characters. I feel like I am part of the team.
I love Nita’s writing style. It’s cozy, warm and draws you in. I feel like I am being invited in for tea with my friends and it's always a pleasure. I hope this isn’t the last book. It ended so beautifully I can see how it could be done but I refuse to accept that is the end of Molly!
If you haven’t started this series yet, you really should. While this book is written in a way you could read it as a standalone… You have to come to love Molly the way I did and that means starting at book 1. Make sure you have a tissue for your issue as Molly cordially invites you to her wedding…
I loved every second of this book.
5 stars. Thank you @penguinrandomca and @netgalley for my gifted copy
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A good ending to the series, but in the book I felt there were too many diversions with chapters that although relevant to the story were rather drawn out. Molly and Juan are delightful. She the maid and him the pastry cook working in the same hotel, an amazing love story. The book is full of twists and turns and some humour and well worth the read.

The Maid's Secret is the third installment of the "Molly the Maid" series and I've been a fan from the beginning.
All is finally going well in Molly's life. She's been promoted to Special Events Manager at the Regency Grand Hotel, and her wedding to Juan Manuel is just a couple of month's away. When the popular reality TV show Hidden Treasures chooses to film an episode at the hotel, Molly brings in some of her gran's old belongings. Molly's awkwardness is on full display for the cameras when she discovers that her grandmother owned a valuable heirloom. She quickly becomes a TV sensation and could become a millionaire overnight. These possibilities are quickly crushed when the Fabergé egg is stolen. To solve this mystery, Molly and crew must dig into the past, via Gran's diary.
I enjoyed the diary sections of the novel more than the present time. I always liked Gran and enjoyed learning about her past and how it lead to the present. This was a heartwarming story and a good way to conclude the series.
I do predict that we will be reading more about Molly's mother in the future...

Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley for this ARC.

This may be an ok book for a certain type of reader, but I just couldn’t get into it. I tried more than once. It just didn’t “speak to me”. Sorry

The Maid's Secret was an absolutely charming finale to the series. With Molly's life finally on track, about to be married to the love of her life and loving her job as Head Maid and Special Events Manager, of course something is about to go wrong... With the taping of a hit show about appraising antiquities coming to the hotel, Molly has her job cut out for her. She definitely didn't expect to be the star of the show! When one of her Gran's old curios is revealed to be a multi-million dollar antiquity, Molly aims to sell, but the egg is stolen right out from under her. To learn the truth about the egg and the theft and for Molly to finally figure out who her friends and who her enemies are, she must dive into the past. The story is told in alternate points of view, Molly's present-time turmoil and Gran's diary pages come to life about her as a young girl. Will the theft be solved, and will Molly get her happy ending after all?

I really loved getting a new perspective in this story. Hearing about Molly's Gran, Flora's life as a young girl gave us a fresh voice and really helped tie the whole story together. With how exciting Molly's present timeline plot sounds, honestly not that much happened, so the past-timeline learning about Flora and how she came to have the egg really amped the story up and made for an intriguing mystery. I really enjoyed the past timeline with the introduction of new characters and the development of Flora and Preston's relationship.

Molly's character development throughout this series was phenomenal. Her quirks stayed the same, but her maturity and outlook on life changed considerably, as did her circumstances. I loved seeing a finale to her story and really appreciated the neurodiversity written into this book.

Although this really isn't my preferred genre, the first book pulled me in and didn't spit me out until this last one; I felt like I had to finish and hear Molly's full story play out. I'm glad the series has ended here, Molly's story is definitely at an end, and a good end at that!

The Maid’s Secret is a heartfelt and charming addition to the Molly the Maid series, earning a solid four stars. This third installment deepens our connection with Molly Gray, the endearing hotel maid whose literal view of the world continues to captivate. When a priceless Fabergé egg is stolen during a reality TV shoot at the Regency Grand Hotel, Molly embarks on a quest to uncover the truth, guided by her late grandmother’s diary.​

Prose masterfully intertwines a dual timeline, Molly’s present-day investigation and her grandmother's past, as the key to the mystery lies in her grandmother's hidden legacy. I found the historical journal entries enriching, adding depth and emotional resonance to the story. The novel balances cozy mystery elements with themes of love, identity, and the bonds of chosen family, all while maintaining the series' signature wit and warmth.​

Though the mystery's resolution may feel slightly contrived to some, the emotional payoff is undeniable. The Maid’s Secret is a delightful read that will resonate with fans of the series and newcomers alike, leaving readers eagerly anticipating Molly's next adventure.

I've always loved these books. The characters are interesting and it's amazing to see how interconnected everyone was. I think my favourite thing about this book is getting to learn more about her gran and her life.

Thanks Netgalley for the ARC

The Maid's Secret is author Nita Prose's third book starring Molly The Maid.
Head Maid and Special Events Manager Molly's wedding to Pastry Chef Juan is quickly approaching.
A popular tv show "Hidden Treasures" is being filmed at the Regency Grand Hotel where they both work. Molly brings in a shoebox containing her Gran's old keepsakes to have them appraised when surprisingly one of the items turns out to be a rare and priceless treasure. If she agrees to auction off the item she will instantly become a millionaire. However, the heirloom is stolen before she agrees to sell it and the key to getting it back lies in the diary written by Molly's Gran.
The author gives us dual timelines; present day and the past with excerpts from her grandmother's journal revealing many things Molly didn't know.
I enjoyed this series and felt it had a heart warming ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada/Viking for an arc of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

This is the third installment in this series and I found it somewhat disappointing. Gran is out of character and hardly recognizable. Otherwise the story is a perfect mix of mystery and heart.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada who provided me with a copy of this book. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

I just finished reading "The Maid's Secret" by Nita Prose. Many thanks to Net Galley and Viking for the advanced copy in return for an honest review.
Well Nita Prose has done it again. She has created this unforgettable character whose story and anventures make me smile and laught and cry all at the same time.
This book continues the story of Molly the Maid who gets the surprise of her life when what she thinks is a trinket in her Gram's collection turns out to be invaluable and likely to change her life forever. What starts out as a lovely surprise quickly turns into a mystery that could potentially harm Molly. The book also provides the back story of Flora, Molly's beloved Gram, and it is so lovely and sad and inspiring and joyful with a wonderful message and ending.
This book is both funny and sad and mysterious and joyful. Learning about Molly's Gran as she is trying to solve her own mystery is what makes this book so great. The way Nita Prose ties everything together is wonderful and the way she weaves past and present creates a page turner that is read very quickly.
I love this series and I love the character of Molly. She is so authentically wonderful and real, and she reminds us how we should live and treat others.
Brave Nita Prose. Bravo!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy for a review

*NO SPOILERS*

Molly and her grandmother have stolen my heart since the first book of this series. My book club have read Book 1-2.5 and have our favourite characters that we thoroughly discuss. Manuel makes all of us swoon 😅

I read this slow and steady up to 50%. Then I waited until the release to be able to listen to the audio version (my preferred). The audio copy really brings grandma to life in portraying her childhood riches to rags to a different type of rich throughout her life.

Molly and her colleagues were again engaged in a mystery that explored more of their lives/personalities.

Sweet finish (chef kiss) ending though looking forward to the next one already! I NEED to know more!!! Well done Nita Prose!

Our book club will be reading together closer to the end of the year when the novel becomes readily available for our library readers. We may even have to wait until next year as Nita’s series is so popular 😊

With a wedding to plan and the position of Head Maid & Special Events Manager at the Regency Grand Hotel, Molly has a lot on her plate. Even more when hit reality tv show, Hidden Treasures, comes to film at the hotel. When an item Molly brings in for the show ends up being worth millions of dollars, her life is turned upside down. Things take a turn for the worse when Molly’s treasure is stolen from right under her nose. With the help of her friends, family, and her gran’s diary will Molly be able to crack the case before it cracks her?

Once again Nita Prose has brought all our favourites from the Regency Grand back to life! Even Gran is back, through alternating diary entries. Prose does a great job of intertwining the fairy tale story telling style of Gran from the past with the straight to the point no nonsense style of Molly in the present. From her first book to this being the third in the series it has been great to follow Molly’s story and watch her character grow.

Thank you NetGalley, Viking & Penguin Random House Canada for a copy to review.

This is the perfect finale to this wonderful series. I love that in this one we get to travel back in time through Gran's diary to learn more about where Gran came from, who Molly's mother really is, and how Mr. Preston fits into her past. Meanwhile Molly, detective Stark, and the rest of the hotel staff are working overtime to solve the mystery of who stole the Faberge egg, and what their motive was. Another excellent cozy mystery from talented author Nita Prose.
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I just love this series. I am so glad we continued to get more Gran in this third book. Even though Gran is no longer with us, she is very much a part of each instalment. I just love the acceptance and love she has for Molly. Another great Molly the Maid story!