I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Nita Prose returns with another of her signature cozy mystery, The dual storyline between Molly's present and her granny's past added a new element to the book. The Faberege egg also is a full- circle moment tying past books together.

This is a very light story. Maybe time to retire the maid. We know her grandmothers story and the egg story.

This is the 4 the book in the Molly the Maid series. Molly and Juan are finally going to get married. Before that happens they need to decide where it will be and how many guests to have.
They are also continuing their work at the Grand Regency Hotel. They are going to be hosting the hit tv show Hidden Treasures. The staff has been given an opportunity to bring in some items of their own before the show starts. Molly brings in several of her treasures and one of them is a big hit.. that is when things change for Molly. The hosts of Hidden Treasures want to auction it off themselves on live tv. After much debate Molly agrees but things don’t run smoothly. Molly gets to know her fellow staff members better and finally some of the mysteries in her life get revealed.
Great book, all the regular characters return and there are a few new ones.

THE MAID’S SECRET
NITA PROSE
ON SALE APRIL 8/25

Nita Prose has done it again, given us another mystery featuring quirky, Molly the Maid, whom we have all fallen in love with in the first three books.

This time a tv show, HIDDEN TREASURES, has come to the Regency Hotel and Molly, and soon to be hubby, Juan, decide to take a few items from Gran’s curio cabinet to see if they are worth more than sentimental value. Imagine the surprise when one item is valued in the millions!

Molly, who is definitely not used to being in the limelight, has to try to live her “normal” life during all the chaos that ensues. And of course in the end, Molly is the one who saves the day!

Thank you Nita for this fourth instalment of the Molly the Maid series. I guess all we can do now is wait for Florence Pugh to hit the big screen as Molly. I hope she can do her justice!

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I received a free copy of The Maids Secret from NetGalley and all opinions are my own. I loved this newest instalment in the series. I love books with quirky characters and Nina delivers that in this series. I enjoyed the dual timelines and learning more about beloved grans past. I love when all books in a series capture my attention and are a great read , for me Nita Prose has done this with all 3 books and a novella letting us fall in love with the characters and learning more in each new book. I suggest you read the books in order to really appreciate all things Molly and the rest of the cast.

The adorable Molly is featured yet again in this endearing story. Although I am not a fan of dual timelines, it is still a great story. It was nice to read about the past of Gran. I recommend this book to the Molly the maid fans.

This is the third novel of "The Maid" series (with a novella taking place before this - which if you are reading the series I feel like you NEED to read in order to enjoy this novel.
I received an advance copy of the book to read.
That being said this book was just okay. Enough mystery and character building but we are still left with some unanswered questions. Some points of the book I thought was too much of a coincidence and seemed to fit to nicely. I do enjoy Molly Gray and the shenanigans that occur in her life.
This book will be released on April 8th 2025!

4 1/2 stars out of 5 (rounded up to 5).

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC copy of this novel!!

“the Maid” by Nita Prose is one of the best books I’ve ever read in my life. This continuation in the series did not disappoint. It was nice learning the background of Molly’s beloved Gran and we how Molly’s story continues. I rarely get the time to read ebooks anymore but this book was so good that I made the time every day to read it. I hope the author will continue to provide her loyal readers with novels about Molly the Maid!

Nita Prose delivers another delightful mystery in The Maid’s Secret, blending intrigue, humor, and heartfelt moments. Molly Gray, now a well-respected Head Maid, finds her carefully ordered life thrown into chaos when an old family keepsake turns out to be a fortune—and then vanishes in a daring heist. As she digs into both the crime and her grandmother’s past, Molly discovers that the answers she’s looking for might be closer than she ever imagined.

What makes this book shine is Molly herself. Her literal way of thinking and unique approach to problem-solving make her a refreshing and lovable protagonist. I also enjoyed how her personal growth is woven into the mystery—she’s no longer the naïve outsider but a woman finding her own strength. The dual storyline, linking Molly’s present with her grandmother’s history, adds depth, though at times, the past narrative felt a little predictable.

The hotel setting remains wonderfully immersive, and Prose does a great job balancing lighthearted moments with real emotional stakes. While some twists felt a bit convenient, the journey was entertaining, and the conclusion was satisfying. Fans of The Maid will enjoy seeing Molly in a new chapter of her life, solving mysteries with the same heart and determination that made her so lovable in the first book.

Loved ‘The Maid's Secret'! This installment expanded Molly Gray's and Gran’s world, blending an exciting mystery with heartwarming character development. 'The Maid's Secret' is an excellent and well-crafted novel. If you love cozy mysteries and a story with heart, you must read this! Highly recommended! Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada and Viking for this eARC!

Molly the Maid is back, and this time we're learning more about her family history, especially her Gran.

When the hit show "Hidden Treasures" (think Antiques Roadshow) is filming an episode at the Regency Hotel, Molly takes the opportunity to have a shoebox full of items appraised - and one item is surprisingly worth millions. When the hosts of the show arrange a televised auction for the item, Molly becomes a star, and the item is stolen in plain sight.

The investigation into the theft is interspersed with diary entries from Molly's Gran, revealing her past as a daughter of a wealthy family, and how she came into possession of the prized item. I thoroughly enjoyed this part of the book, learning more about Molly's Gran and her background.

The usual cast of characters is supporting Molly in the present-time, as she is also planning for her upcoming wedding to Juan-Manual.

I was a huge fan of the first Maid book, but found the second one to be a bit redundant. I am back to loving Molly the Maid with this instalment. If you've read the previous books, this one is a must! Fun, touching and heartwarming.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy.

I enjoyed this book. The mystery is interesting. The book is a bit slower in general but the ending was satisfying. This is a good addition to the series.

I've had some mostly positive, but mixed reviews of Molly the Maid's adventures. I'd say that The Maid's Secret, the final installment, falls right in the middle. The strongest part of this one, in my opinion, was the extensive background given on Molly's Gran, and how she went from riches to rags.

We are joined again by the usual cast of characters, but I really did feel like Molly's story took a backseat in this one. There is one loose end that never really got resolved with regards to her mother, but otherwise, everything seemed to come to a pretty tidy end.

If you've enjoyed the previous installments of the series, you won't be disappointed with this one!

Another great Molly the Maid story . Will this be a rags to riches story for Molly and Juan or will they lose out ? Find out who Gran really was and more
Loved it !

I went into this with no previous experience with the series, so I wasn't sure what to expect—but I was intrigued by the dual timeline format. The past unfolds through letters from Molly’s grandmother, revealing her life of privilege, while the present follows Molly as she’s suddenly thrust into a world of wealth and all the complications that come with it.

While I appreciated the structure and found Molly to be a genuinely charming character, I struggled to stay invested. The story focuses heavily on the lives and problems of the ultra-wealthy, which felt distant and hard to relate to. I also had a tough time connecting with the newly introduced characters or caring about the drama surrounding a priceless object—it just didn’t land for me.

It didnt give me thriller vibes I was expecting.

I was given this book as an ARC thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Publishing. I loved coming back to the character of Molly and really enjoyed getting to know more about her grandma.
I found the start of this book a little hard to get into but once I got to the middle I couldn’t stop reading to figure out how it ended.
If you enjoyed the first two books of this series, I would recommend this one :)

Thank you Netgalley and Viking for the eARC of The Maid's Secret by Nira Prose in exchange of an honest review.
This is the 3 full installment in the Molly the Maid series (there's a Christmas novella as well).
This story has dual timeline, one from Molly's POV about what is happening in present time with alot of chaos and the second one is told is diary entry from Flora (Molly's grandmother).
The diary entry was so good, those were my favorites, I do love Molly as a character but learning all about the past from Flora was just a great addition.
To me the story was a bit predictable BUT I still enjoyed it very much. I stayed up late to finish it and was crying in bed at 1am hahaha
I will read everything that Molly the Maid is in, she's just the character I need in my life right now.
4.5 stars

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Read if you like:
🔑 dual POV
🔑 dual timelines
🔑 slowwwwww burn
🔑 quirky characters

I love the character of Molly soooooo much I was so excited to read the newest instalment in The Maid series!! Thank you so much to Nita Prose and Penguin Random House for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review 💕
I love a dual timeline because the whole time I am just wondering how this is all going to come together in the end, and it’s so satisfying when all the pieces finally come together and make such an exciting story.
I loved learning more about Gran’s life because we don’t really know too much about her.
The only bad thing I can say here is that it was such a slowwwwww burn. Like it took half the book until anything “mystery” happened. I stuck with it because I really like this series, but I can definitely see people DNFing this for it.

This book is quintessential Maid. It feels so similar to the first two, which is so nice. Molly is the same as ever in it, and I did love that.

The story itself is not my favourite. I liked the tie in to the other books, but it felt slightly underdeveloped.

It was a cute story, but I wasn’t as enthralled as I was with the first two books.

An ARC was provided by Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely love being in the world of Molly the maid!

I was really excited that another book was released, and I was able to get an early copy of it. This book in the series did a deep dive into the past, which was much appreciated. I enjoyed how the past and present came to fruition and how easily the storylines weaved together.

This book is definitely a cosy mystery filled with nostalgia. If you haven't read the other books in the series then luck you! Go get them immediately. Would highly recommend!