I rarely read novellas but since I read the first two in the Molly the Maid series, it was a foregone conclusion that I would read any others that came along.
If you are looking for a true mystery, then look elsewhere. There is no murder here. This is really more of a light and sweet book about Molly who is a socially awkward maid who recently lost her mother but found love with Juan, who works at the same hotel, as a chef. The mystery here is about whether her boyfriend is someone Molly can trust and whether he is the right man for her. Given that this is a Christmas book, the reader should be able to guess how this will come out. While this is not a whodunit, I do think we learn more about Molly which will be useful in the rest of the series. I would also tell the reader to read them in order because, especially since this is a novella and is shorter, I think it is better as something to prepare us for the next installment.
Thanks to Random House-Ballantine and NetGalley for providing me with this novel in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is short and extremely sweet. Molly the maid is back just in time for Christmas. I enjoyed once again being a part of Molly’s day-to-day life and experiencing it from her perspective. Molly is literal, meticulous with a genuine heart. This story stirs up all the emotions and sweetly exemplifies the essence of Christmas. Thank you, NetGalley and Ballantine Books for my copy.

Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is the gift."

“Molly, you clean from dusk to dawn. The least I can do is make our meals. Don’t you know what they say about happiness? La felicidad, así como el amor, entra por la cocina.”
“Which means?”I asked.
“Happiness, like love, enters through the Kitchen."

"As we decorate, it occurs to me that a Christmas tree holds so much more than ornaments. Resting on all those boughs is a treasure trove of memories that remain long after the tree is gone and Christmas itself is over for another year."

"The suspension of disbelief. Dictionary definition: to believe something is true even though it seems impossible."

Our Favorite Quirky Maid Molly is back in this reflective Holiday Novella. We get the same over thinking but meticulous women and Juan Miguel as they are celebrating their holiday with each other and hotel staff.

Lots of reflection, love, thankfulness and it wouldn't be a maid book without a little miscommunication.

🎄Holiday Novella
💍 Magical Memories
🏨 Found Family
❤️ HEA

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. Molly is back and it's the holidays, what more could you want?! I loved this novel!

The perfect little novella to start off the holidays with some of my most favorite characters (as long as you've read the first two). Even though I waited to read this for the timing, thanks to Randomhouse Publishing-Ballantine books & NetGalley for the ARC of one of my most beloved series 😊

While I enjoyed this continuation of Molly's story, this novella kind of fell flat for me. I also feel the title was a bit of a misnomer. There wasn't any real mystery to this book as it was pretty obvious what was going to happen at the end. There was technically a mystery for Molly to solve, but there wasn't one for the readers to solve. I appreciated the heartwarming Christmas elements to the story, but I just feel like it needed more depth. Overall, it wasn't a bad story, and I'm still looking forward to reading any upcoming books in the series!

This Molly the Maid novella was a perfect quick and cozy holiday read. Even though it was a little predictable, you can't help but be transported into Molly's world and follow along with her days and inner thoughts to see what will happen next. Another great read from Nita Prose! Thank you, NetGalley for the ARC!

I rarely give a novella more than 3 stars but this was just the cutest mystery/ romance I have read. I love Molly and Juan together and this little adventure made me weep at the end of it. Highly reccomend if you have been reading this mystery series and want to learn a little more about Juan and Molly's relationship.

Molly the maid will never disappoint! This is a great Christmasy addition to the series. The characters you know and love are back with even more heart and shenanigans.

I can’t get enough of Molly the Maid. She comes back more witty than ever and I am here for it! The mystery was good and I wish it had been longer. I absolutely love Molly and can’t wait to solve more along her. Thank you for the ARC @netgally

In the latest installment of Nita Prose's series, The Mistletoe Mystery, Molly the maid—who usually has an uncanny knack for solving the most perplexing puzzles—finds herself befuddled by a particularly challenging case. This time, her usual razor-sharp instincts seem to have gone astray, leading her to a maze of missteps and muddled clues.

While the charm of Molly's innocent and curious nature continues to shine through, the series is beginning to feel a bit redundant. Her interactions with Juan, although endearing, are starting to lose their novelty.

One thing to note for potential readers: to fully grasp the nuances of the characters and their relationships, it's essential to have read the previous books in the series.

While it seems to be set in the present day, there's an old-fashioned charm that permeates the narrative. The exact year and city remain a mystery, but perhaps that's part of the allure—leaving room for the reader's imagination.

The next book in the series, A Maid’s Secret, is slated for release this spring.

I enjoyed this novella. It is a cute story in Molly the Maid fashion. Quick, light, and a spin on an old Christmas classic!
Thanks to the publishers for an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Nita Prose, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, and NetGalley for an eARC of The Mistletoe Mystery.

This novella was a cute addition to Prose's Maid series. I was so excited to finally hear more about Molly and Juan Manuel's relationship and enjoyed the Christmas theme for this book. It was cute to read about all the new traditions they started together and see Juan Manuel's love for Molly come alive. As usual, Molly was a bit awkward, but charming and completely out of the loop. I think the reader will easily pick up on the "mystery" at the beginning of the story, but it was adorable to see Molly go through so many emotions before she learns what is truly going on.

Although this wasn't my favorite installment of the series, it was a cute addition and a great way to kick off the holiday season.

3.5/5 stars rounded up.

This really wasn't a mystery. The ending was obvious to the reader from the beginning, making the rest of the story only frustrating.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the advance copy.

I haven't read anything else from this series, so I went in with no knowledge of the Maid universe...and it worked out! This novella is the definition of cozy - the mystery is intriguing enough to keep you reading, but still low stakes enough that it all works out in a short story.

I would definitely recommend this for anyone who loves this series!

This title didn’t captivate me like the previous two in the series did. It was too predictable and the characters seemed either over-the-top or flat, not realistic. But I will be reading the next installment in the series!

This was the perfect novella to get me in the Christmas spirit. I cannot wait to recommend to all our customers who loved The Maid. Molly is back again with her sweet quirks in this lovely cozy Christmas story. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read it. Such a great story!

This was a cute novella starring Molly the Maid and her usual suspects. It was an easy and quick enough read, but I don't think it is super required reading for anyone. Also, can someone please fire Cheryl? My god, she is just worst maid in the entire universe.

Loved this book and I have yet to read the other two in this series but I didn't feel I needed to in order to read this christmas mystery. I liked this book a lot.

I thoroughly enjoyed the Maid and the Mystery Guest when I listened to them on audio. I read this novella on my Kindle and could hear Molly’s voice throughout. What a sweet mystery story to read as the holidays are approaching!