The perfect holiday novella! It’s so precious and being back in Mollys world is so fun. Makes me so excited for book 3!

Thank you to Random House Publishing and Netgallery for sending an ARC copy.

I have stayed true with Molly the Maid and her quirky stories. I love her as a character and I'm so glad she got the happy ending she deserves. This novella was very cute to read (it'll be even cuter if you read it closer to the holidays).

Molly might honestly be the best person to plan a surprise because she takes things so literally and doesn't try to think beyond what's in front of her. Juan is the perfect match to her and this novella truly shows their relationship. It was a bit slow in the beginning and you as the reader would know what the big surprise is from the start.

I would say if you are a series-finisher like me, pick it up when it's on sale or if you happen to get your hands on a free copy, but this novella is safe to skip if you're trying to decide between another book to buy.

Lighthearted, cozy, holiday read. If you enjoyed the other books about Molly, you’ll enjoy this one!

Thank you @netgalley for this fun eARC novella! I always love being back with Molly the Maid and while this addition is unnecessary in the series- I loved getting to visit back with them with a little holiday feel. Some people say Christmas books in a series are just a cash grab but even if so- hey I would do the same! Overall, the story was great and consistent to the series — I gave 4 stars just due to lacking a ton of depth and Molly the Maid being a little TOO oblivious even for her character.

A cute novella in the Molly the Maid series. This time the story is centered around her and Juan.

I loved this fresh, jolly, holiday novella!

Thanks NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC!

🎄 The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose 🎄

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5

💭 Thoughts:
I love Molly the Maid, so rejoining her world for this little holiday novella was sweet! I expected more Nancy Drew and less “He loves me, he loves me not,” but I still enjoyed it. It was a quick, heartwarming read, and I’m a sucker for a happily ever after!!! I recommend it if you love the series!

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

I adore The Maid series and Nita Prose and was so excited to see that world continue with The Mistletoe Mystery and allow Molly a fun short story set at the most wonderful time of the year.

Molly the Maid stories are wonderful reads. Molly does not always interpret things like most people and that is what makes the stories interesting. Christmas is coming and this story is full of what Molly and Juan Manuel do to celebrate. From the advent calendar to holiday treats on a little bit of money. Molly does wonder what Juan is up to and is suspicious in this story. What will happen between everyone's favorite couple?

This is a wonderful Christmas novella. Short enough to get you in the Christmas spirit while giving you time for all your other celebrations. For a short Christmas story you can't go wrong with this one.

Thank you to #NetGalley, #NitaProse, and #BallantineBooks for a copy of this book.
#TheMistletoeMystery

A cozy little mystery that’s short enough to fit in during the busy holiday season. Juan Manuel is keeping Gran’s Christmas traditions alive for Molly but she suspects he’s keeping a major secret from her. What could it possibly be?
Molly has earned a special little place in my heart, I adore her and can’t wait to read the next book in the series. But trust me you don’t want to skip this precious story!
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for providing me with the arc in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoy the Molly the Maid series - and this was a Christmas book which made it even more enjoyable for me! I loved all the Christmassy things that Molly and Juan Manuel did together, and I loved Gran repurposing an old library card catalogue and turning it into an advent calendar!

I will say that the “mystery” in this one is pretty light as it seemed obvious what would happen, but that didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the story. It is interesting to see how differently Molly thinks from those around her.

At 144 pages, this was a very quick read, but I really enjoyed it and fans of the first two books in the series should enjoy this little novella as well.

This was not the typical murder mystery that our wonderful made. Molly would help figure out. The mystery really involves Molly and the love of her life Juan Miguel. It is Christmas time and the hotel is buzzing. Juan Miguel received the promotion to pastry chef and he is busier and exhausted. With a few things happening that makes Molly doubt the love that Juan claims he has for Molly.

The has come for the holiday staff party and Molly just cannot get the feeling of gloom and doom. Is she losing Juan? Will she be all alone again? Loved this little novella. Always loved these characters and hope we get more adventures with Molly, Juan and their friends.

Thank you NetGalley and Ballantine Publishing along with Nita Prose for the ARC. Totally enjoyed it.

Yay, another maid mystery! And a holiday themed one! Nita Prose has a winner in The Mistletoe Mystery!

Thank you NetGalley, Ballantine Books, and Nita Prose for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I love this series and was thrilled to see that a holiday novella would be coming out this year. It lived up to my expectations and was super cute and a feel-good read.

This novella is a very light read and feels different than the first two novels for that reason, but it absolutely worked for me. There’s still a mystery, but you get to see more of Molly’s home life (which is so sweet by the way) and how she experiences Christmas with those around her.

I need another book with Molly ASAP! I highly recommend picking this one up when it releases, as it’s a great short read that fans of the series will enjoy.

This was a cute, feel-good, Hallmark-y Christmas story reminiscent of Gift of the Magi (and for us millennials, it of course conjured images of Mickey and Minnie’s Gift of the Magi).

Molly the Maid, the titular character of the Molly the Maid series, has a new mystery to solve - what’s going on with her amazing boyfriend and why is he acting strange? Is her life about to be turned upside down? Our FMC struggles with understanding social cues and reading the intentions of others, leading her to live by very specific rules that help her navigate life. Can she solve the mystery and save her favorite season?

I haven’t yet read Nita Prose’s book 1 of this series (The Maid) though it is sitting on my shelf. I’ll be sure to pick it up to learn more about Molly and her adventures as a neurospicy heroine.

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

*Nita Prose's novella, "The Mistletoe Mystery," is the 2.5 installment in the Molly the Maid series, and it transports readers back to the cozy, festive setting of The Regency Grand Hotel during Christmas. While the premise of a holiday-themed mystery involving our beloved Molly is enticing, I found the story to be somewhat underwhelming.

As a fan of Molly the Maid, I had high hopes for this novella, but it didn’t quite deliver the charm and intrigue that I’ve come to expect from the series. It felt more like a filler between the more substantial novels, and I don’t think readers would miss much by skipping this one in anticipation of the upcoming third book, *The Maid's Secret,* which I’m eagerly awaiting.

That said, if you’re looking for a light, festive read that features Molly, this could still be an enjoyable pick for the season.

My thanks to NetGalley for providing me with this advance copy.

**Overall Rating: 2.5/5**

This Christmas novella is a light read for anyone who's a fan of The Maid series. Molly is back—this time in the holiday season—with her endearing, heartwarming approach to life at the Regency Grand Hotel, and accompanied by her charming boyfriend, Juan Manuel. However, I did miss the mystery aspect that I would expect from this series.

I love this twist on the beloved Molly! I expected some kind of spooky, mystery dealing with Secret Danta! I don’t want to spill the beans, but I was totally wrong! It’s a great romantic novella. I loved seeing happiness for Molly, and I was so glad to read about her again!

I love Molly the Maid and I know this is a light Christmas novella, but it might be too light. I'm happy that Molly has her sweet boyfriend, but this started slowly for me since so much focused on their domestic life when I was more interested in getting back to her domestic service at the hotel and seeing how those characters were doing.

Spoiler: This mystery is not a murder so the stakes are pretty low and I missed the detective.

I'd say this book is fine but was an unneeded entry to the series.

I love Molly! This was just a sweet and cute novella. I did want to shake Molly a few times but it was understandable. Can’t wait for another MollyMystery!

Thanks to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for an eARC in exchange for this review.

This was less Agatha Christie, more Debbie Macomber. I love the character of Molly but this focuses more on Molly's love life. There were times Molly was acting like a cliche basic bee which drove me crazy. It's incredibly predictable but somehow I still enjoyed the end despite it being no surprise. Not bad if you're a die hard or enjoy cheesy closed for romance but totally skippable.

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.