I absolutely love this series, and after the ending of the last book this was EXACTLY what I needed!! It was literally perfect, and just reminded me of how much I love these characters. It felt like being wrapped in a warm hug from friends. I can’t wait to see what happens next for this series!

This was the story that we needed about Molly the Maid. Molly is seriously one of my favorite characters and I love following her adventures.

This novella would be great to read around Christmas because it will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit.

Molly truly has a very important mystery on her hands when she notices that her boyfriend, Juan Manuel, starts acting strange in the days leading up to Christmas. I think Molly is so relatable and so real. This novella was heartwarming and had me crying some happy tears.

Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose
This is the perfect novella to prepare us for Christmas. Once again, the reader is welcomed inside Molly’s head and inside the busy Hotel Regency Grand in New York City. Molly has carved out a life full of routines for herself and her boyfriend, Juan, and she has high standards for this Christmas. But as Christmas approaches, she begins to question whether she really is a part of a bigger family and if she is, truly loved and accepted?
But all is not as it seems as Molly wonders if she can really function in this confusing and multifaceted world. Are people laughing at her? Are they telling her the truth or is she misreading the signals once again? There is a satisfying ending to Molly’s quandaries as she finds out what the mystery truly is and that she is indeed part of a community this Christmas season!
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Nita Prose started the Christmas season in spectacular fashion with MISTLETOE MYSTERY, a Molly the Maid novella. This fan of retellings was delighted to read this remake of O. Henry’s THE GIFT OF THE MAGI. It’s a warm, cozy story with old friend and head maid, Molly and her boyfriend Juan Manual celebrating together at the Regency Grand Hotel where they both work. The story centers around the employee Secret Santa Party. It’s filled with Christmas fun, some suspicions and trickery, and a love story thrown in to make the celebration complete. Prepare a holiday beverage and curl up with this heart-warming book.

The Mistletoe Mystery is a cute novella featuring everyone’s favorite maid, Molly Gray. The mystery alluded to in the title is not what you’d expect in this series, but given the season, it’s wholly appropriate and heartwarming as we see glimpses of Molly’s past as she prepares to celebrate Christmas with her boyfriend Juan. Molly’s eccentricities are on full display as she tries to understand her relationship with Juan, who she suspects is being unfaithful. This is obviously a quick read, but it’s a nice addition to the series, and would make a perfect stocking stuffer. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Excellent addition to the series.Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review an advanced copy of this novel. I highly enjoyed it and will be recommending it to others.

This little Christmas entry degrades this series. It has all the elements but is as if a checklist was made: put in some of Gran's sayings. Make Cheryl the enemy made gossip and be mean. It is a formulaic, cute if you like the series grab at the Christmas market. If I finish a book, it gets at least 3 stars. It was so short, I finished it. ho hum.

The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose was a fun novella with the same characters as the full books but just in time for a Christmas story. As Molly the Maid and her beau Juan Manuel ready the hotel for the holidays, mysterious things happen as usual. A welcome addition to the series and the characters get even more likeable and interesting.

Just in time for the holidays, Molly the Maid is back! The Mistletoe Mystery is a delightful novella with the same cast of characters at The Regency Grand Hotel, that readers have come to enjoy. In preparation for their annual holiday party, Molly finds herself dealing with a mystery of her own, with Juan Manuel behaving unusually. Easy to read, and sprinkled with memories of holidays past with Gran, The Mistletoe Mystery is another great Nita Prose tale and I really enjoyed it. Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Ballantine Books for the advanced copy, all opinions are my own.

SYNOPSIS
- A short novella. Book 2.5 in the series.
- Molly is back, and she’s still Head Maid at the Regency Grand Hotel. She lives with her boyfriend, Juan, and he’s also a pastry chef at the hotel.
- Juan is acting out of sorts. Is something going on?

MY THOUGHTS
- I always enjoy getting to spend more time with Molly.
- This book, however, is NOT like the others. It isn’t a mystery. I would call it romance.
- Predictable.
- I enjoyed it, but I think only a certain audience will like it. If you are a fan of the series & love Christmas, this one is for you.

TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️romance, not mystery. would recommend to fans of The Maid series & Christmas lovers.

Thanks to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Ballantine Books for this digital ARC in exchanges for an honest review. This book is out now.

I have read the other two books featuring Molly the Maid by Nita Prose and loved them - so I was very excited to be read this in advance! This was a cute novella following Molly, Juan, and Christmas at the Regency, however I didn’t enjoy it as much as I did the others.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sweet short story starring Molly the Maid and her boyfriend Juan. It takes place as the hotel is gearing up for a busy Christmas season and secret Santa party. Sets the stage for another book in the series!

The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose
Release Date: 10/1/24
Format: audio/ebook hybrid
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Nita Prose did it again! This is such a precious and sweet novella that pays homage to the Christmas special episodes of sitcoms I loved growing up! Full of obvious miscommunication and charm!

I adore Molly the Maid and it was so nice to get more Juan Manuel after he was absent for a lot of The Mystery Guest - I find their dynamic so sweet and healing. I was surprised to have some tears in my eyes at the end of this short story!

This is a must read for all fans of The Maid. It’ll definitely get you in the holiday spirit!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I absolutely loved both Molly the Maid novels, and The Mistletoe Mystery gave me the dose of Molly Gray I was missing while I await #3! Nita Prose writes a heartwarming and wholesome novella about the true spirt of the holiday season through Molly’s eyes. The story is so adorably structured around the cherished tradition of an advent calendar Molly and her Gran used to partake in when she was alive. Molly’s equally quirky boyfriend, Juan Manuel, tries his very best to step into the role of making sure Molly feels all of the magical holiday cheer. The cast of characters that we all know and love from both Molly the Maid novels return to rejoice in a Secret Santa gift exchange to partake in a Christmas season tradition that Molly is sure to never forget!

4/5!!!!!

I absolutely loved this novella in the Molly the Maid series...every single thing about it.

I love that it's centered around Christmas. I love that we get to see more of Molly as a child with her beloved gran, their traditions and their heartfelt moments. I love, love, love Juan Manuel in this one as we get to see more of his love and devotion to Molly. And I love that we don't have to contend with murder during the holiday season...always a plus. Oh, and I loved that it's a fast read, but I didn't feel shorted in any aspect of the book.

An absolute winner of a read!

My sincere thanks to the author, NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group/Ballantine for providing the free early arc of The Mistletoe Mystery for review. The opinions are strictly my own.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance review copy in return for an honest review. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Love this series. Such a fun little novella for the holiday season.

This is a short story.
Perfect for the upcoming Holiday season. It might be a bit too sweet. It does deliver insights on how Molly thinks, her insecurities about her feelings and those of Juan. It might not everybody’s cup of tea, but I feel that reading about Molly, you just must love her. Helps to give an understanding that not everybody’s brain works the same way.

Omg this book was so sweet! The Mistletoe Mystery is a perfect companion to Nita Prose’s The Maid series and Molly the Maid continues to be one of my favorite literary characters. I absolutely savored the joyous holiday spirit and magic present within the story and cried at the end. I can’t wait to see what mysteries Molly and the crew at the Regency Grand solve next.

Happy Publication Day! The Mistletoe Mystery is a cute, Christmas-themed novella. Fans of Molly the Maid will enjoy reading about a “mystery” that involves her own life, but don’t expect it to have much depth—this is a quick read! Figuring out what is going on is not difficult, but there is a sweet ending and the usual quirky-charm of Molly to enjoy. Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.

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Other Formats- 📖Physical (144 pages)🎧Audio (2 hrs 38 min)
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THOUGHTS:
I loved Molly in The Maid, so it was really cute to continue her story. Although it was a bit predictable, I still enjoyed following along with Molly and Juan as they prepared for the holidays. If you are looking for something quick and sweet, this is a great novella to get you into the holiday spirit.

🎅 Secret Santa
🕵️ Mystery
🎄 Cozy Christmas
😆 Quirky

Thank you to Random House Publishing- Ballantine, Ballantine Books, @netgalley, and @nitaprose for the advanced e-book in exchange from my honest review.