Molly the Maid is back! In this delightful, comforting novella by Nita Prose, The Mistletoe Mystery, we once again glimpse what Molly's life was like with her wonderful late Gran, her recently discovered grandfather and her beloved boyfriend Juan Manuel.

In true Molly fashion, the story is adorable, heartwarming, and funny as Molly learns Christmas and the holiday season can be a bit anxiety ridden and can also come with a few life bumps but in the end surprisingly miraculous!

This is the time of year in which Molly misses her Gran especially. They had many traditions which kept them excited about the holidays no matter how much (or little) money they had.

And now, Molly gets to share this special time with her cherished Juan Manuel who tries to keep all those traditions alive, an advent calendar to be opened daily, picking out a tree, and of course his delicious cooking each night!

But Molly can't help but feel something is off with her and Juan Manuel. He seems much more tired than usual, perhaps from cooking and baking at the hotel, but he also seems extremely preoccupied when he is at home, always making excuses to go out but being vague as to where he is going. Molly knows there is no fibbing allowed in their relationship. And so does Juan Manuel!

On top of all this, The Regency Grant Hotel has decided to once again do the Secret Santa exchange amongst the employees. But the last time they did this Secret Santa, most everybody laughed at what Molly had given for her gift. Now, she feels this terrible pressure to not have that happen again!

Then one day she witnesses Juan Manuel doing something that she considers bad at work. So does her arch nemesis maid! When she confronts him, he out and out lies! Why is he lying? She thought they loved each other! So, as all this is happening and with the gift exchange drawing closer, well Molly's fearfulness that something bad is going to happen increases.

How could she have been so wrong about her boyfriend? What would Gran think! Or do?

The Mistletoe Mystery is pure joy wrapped in a beautiful, holiday story which has charm, sensitivity and of course, love.

Thank you #NetGalley #BallentineBooks #NitaProse #TheMistletoeMystery for the advanced copy.

Another fun tale in the Molly the Maid series. This time, there's no murder to solve, just a holiday to celebrate. Molly is basking in the glow of life with Juan Manuel and her job at the Regency Grand Hotel. All is well until a Secret Santa gift exchange leads Molly to start questioning things.

I truly loved this novella! Molly's experiences are described in such detail, I feel like I'm there. The depth of emotion and the growth across the series continues to be engaging and keep my interest piqued. A wonderful holiday tale.

Thanks to NetGalley & the publisher for the opportunity to read & review this title. I'm looking forward to more Molly stories!

Molly the Maid is back in this holiday novella with her Christmas loving boyfriend Juan Manuel trying to share his favorite season with Molly who is struggling to navigate the workplace Secret Santa exchange this year without the embarrassment of years past. The Gift of the Magi vibes. Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I'm usually not a novella person - the story simply reads too quickly, However, Molly Gray is always an exception. In this sweet Christmas story, we watch as Juan tries to ensure that Molly is committed to him and will say 'yes' to a proposal. Molly, endearing as she is, simply doesn't quite get the hints Juan is leaving. The mystery in this story is if Molly will, in fact, accept Juan's proposal, which of course is being planned in one of Molly's favorite places on Earth: The Regency Hotel.

I'm a super fan of Molly Gray and enjoyed this moment in her world. If you are a fan of the series, grab this one so you have a little more insight into Juan and Molly's relationship. If you have not started this series, this book, while a cozy 'Hallmark'ish' Christmas story, will not make as much sense if you have not read the first two books.

Good story. Always love a good story about molly the maid. I felt like the title was a little his leading, considering I did not feel there was any mystery. While this was cute, definitely not a must read.

I’m spreading a little holiday cheer with The Mistletoe Mystery (Molly the Maid, 2.5) by Nita Prose. Molly is back to solve a new mystery in her hotel although this one has a bit of a romance flare. In true quirky Molly fashion you are rooting for her to receive the cozy feels this overworked maid needs while seeing the spirit of the season unfold.

I have truly enjoyed this series. When I started this book I was very confused on a characters actions and then the end made sense.

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Another fun adventure with Molly the Maid! This novella was a perfect December read for me.

I just love Molly. Her quirks and attention to detail make her such a unique character.

This story holds a secret that Molly can’t figure out. She knows something is up, but what?

This story ends with a touching event that brings everyone at the Regency Grand together.

This is a quick read that will make you smile.

I’m a little late with this one, but I absolutely loved this holiday novella featuring Molly the Maid. This was such a sweet story that made me smile and tear up. Now that the holidays are over, I’m even more eager to read the next Maid Mystery.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ebook.

I am a huge Molly the Maid fan and was rather excited when this was announced. It lived up to my hopes! As a reader, I appreciate how much Nita Prose values fans. She knew we’d want to hear a little insight to Molly’s Christmas and wedding. Rather than making us wait and including it in a novel, she released this perfectly timed novella.

Don’t expect as much suspense and action as the full length stories, but do expect for it to satisfy your curiosity and make you reconnect with Molly!

A Christmas novella with Molly the Maid! I thought this was a great addition (not a stand alone) to the Maid series. However, do not go into this expecting a full fledged mystery. I felt it was more about the romance than the mystery. Still a very cozy Christmas read and I definitely recommend if you are a fan of Molly.

While cozier and more light-hearted than the previous novels, this novella was a sweet holiday semi-mystery. I again, loved the voice and perspective of Molly and this glimpse into her personal life.

I gobbled this cute little book up. I loved the story of Molly and Juan and the mystery that unfolded between them in the sweetest way. I thought the way that Nita Prose worked in the Advent calendar with Molly’s grandma and then Juan continuing the tradition was such a heartwarming and festive part of the story.
Highly recommend this novella to any Molly the Maid fans.

A nice addition to Molly’s story as she navigates her relationship with Juan Manuel and her job at the Regency Grand Hotel.

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What a disappointing addition to the beloved Molly the Maid series. While previous novels captivated readers with their charming protagonist and intriguing mysteries, this holiday novella feels like a lackluster attempt to capitalize on the series' success.
The story centers on Molly and her boyfriend Juan Manuel during the Christmas season, exploring her anxieties about their relationship. However, the "mystery" is underwhelming and predictable. Sadly, I found the novella to be more of an unnecessary interruption to the series rather than a meaningful addition.

This was such a fun novella! I love Molly!

Christmas has been hard for Molly since her Gram passed and she lost her partner in all her favorite holiday traditions, but her love, Juan Manual, is determined to give her a wonderful Christmas.

Juan Manuel goes above and beyond to give her a great holiday, but something suspicious is going on and Molly is determined to get to the bottom of it!

As usual, this book is filled with laugh out loud humor, and it is the perfect book to get into the holiday spirit!

This novella within the Molly the Maid series is the perfect, quick Christmas read! I love when series have novellas, much less seasonal ones. In this new installment in the series we follow Molly and her love for the holidays, previously stuffed to the brim with traditions shared with her Gran. Like many, the holidays without her have changed in mood, but with Juan now at her side, this season is looking up to be unlike no other. We follow the new and old traditions crafted by the pair as well as a Secret Santa exchange that is occurring at their work, the Regency Grand Hotel. Through the course of the season, Molly becomes suspicious of some events around her, and she resists the urge to fall into total mistrust based on her judgments, but luckily more is amuck than she could ever dream of.

I will say- I honestly had no idea where this story was taking me. Like and unlike a cozy, the mystery in this story was much much MUCH more lighthearted than a typical thriller, but also much more subdued than a cozy mystery, which still often has its own fair share of murder. With that, I was not completely enthralled and sucked into the world. I did enjoy the conversations around the holidays without family members who have passed, and all the cozy traditions. I also really enjoyed how things did wrap up, even if the middle dragged a bit.

I would say that if you are someone who is very invested in this series and characters this would be a very enjoyable novella, but if you felt meh about the other books or just were not overly invested in the characters, this might not be satisfying as it is much less about a large mystery, but more character driven with a smaller mystery afoot.

Thank you to Random House Publishing and Netgalley for an early copy of this title in exchange for an honest review!

I really enjoyed the first two Maid books however this Christmas edition didn't really do it for me. It sort of felt like one of those 90's sitcom capers where you knew what was going to happen from the minute it started.

It was nice to revisit the characters and see them in a holiday edition but it wasn't really my favorite. Felt like it had to be a novella because there wasn't much of a story there to begin with.

Molly the maid will forever intrigue me, but it was really easy to see where this one was going. Not sure it needed to be a short story, but I’m also glad it was just a short story instead of an entire book with this plot.

A sweet and quick read on Molly's magical Christmas times. Speaking to the small moments and memories with loved ones who can make the greatest moments of magic was a beautiful concept indeed. It is easy to resonate with Molly's joy in the beginning and at the end. Her trepidation about Juan's behavior, however, was difficult to resonate with, given it was somewhat evident how much he adored her. That said, perhaps not everyone can read another person too well. It was a sweet story with an expected end, but fit the script for a cozy read during the holidays!