Thank you to Random House for the finished copy and to PRH Audio for the ALC to review.

One of my most favorite characters, Molly the Maid is back in a holiday novella, with a different kind of mystery to solve, it is more of a romance if I’m being honest, but I did not mind at all. I devoured this one over the weekend, both read along and listened via audio, and I was honestly sad it was a novella because I just love spending time with Molly.

If you are a fan of the Molly the Maid series, you definitely need this one, and if you like feel good, quirky reads then you most certainly need this one. However I will say to fully appreciate this one you probably need to have read The Maid at least.

As noted, pub day is 10/1, and you need to have it on your list!

This time Molly gets the good gift. Compared to the year before when people made fun of her through Secret Santa gifts, this year she was the one to laugh the last.

Heart warming novella starring our "let me take everything literal" queen and her pastry chef. I loved the upcycle/recycle/waste not themes and how it turned into something borrowed instead. *wink wink*

Now I'm waiting for the next adventure Molly is going to go on

I have seen a lot of reviews calling this book, unnecessary and while I sort of agree, I also really enjoyed it! Yes, the ending was predictable, but it was still a fun palette cleanser that brought us back to Molly's world. I was also really happy to see something good happening in Molly's life. It felt like we got a chance to interact with Molly outside of murder, and i liked that! Definitely a quick, short, cute read.

This was a cute book! Molly the maid starts to suspect her boyfriend is up to no good when she notices some sneaky things he has been doing. It is Christmas time and almost the day for the Secret Santa gift exchange at the hotel. She has been made fun of in the past at one of these events and she is nervous for this year. The writing is amazing and engaging. Still love Molly, and her boyfriend is just the sweetest to her. What a cute relationship! I enjoyed the cozy mystery elements to it.

Quick and easy read as a little teaser between Molly Maid books! 3.5/5 stars, rounded up to 4.

Was this story necessary? No. But it was a cute little Christmas romance that I was able to finish in one day. It was a nice little change of pace from the typical Nita Prose/Molly Maid mysteries. If you’ve read and enjoyed the other Molly Maid books, you will enjoy this one.

A cute and cosy continuum in Molly the Maid's story, with all of Molly's quirks and Gran's wisdom that we have come to adore. Molly's boyfriend, Juan Manuel's behavior seems suspicious as he and the entire staff work to keep secrets in preparation for the Secret Santa gift exchange at the annual Regency Grand Hotel staff party. Molly begins to question their fairy tale courtship but Juan Manuel has a question of his own. All romance, no mystery in this sweet holiday novella.

I loved it! Molly has such a good heart. Her gran was very wise in teaching her how to twist creeping negative thoughts into positive ones. This is a sweet, loving, Christmas story.

This was a short and sweet Christmas novella about Molly the maid. I wouldn’t really consider it a mystery as the title suggests, and it was a bit silly in my opinion but a light and easy read.

Oh my heart but I couldn’t love this series any more if I tried! The last lines of this novella are just beautiful. Nita Prose does it again, and Molly reminds us that we always have love no matter what.

It is the most wonderful time of the year, and Molly and Juan Manuel are getting everything ready for the holidays. But Juan Manuel is keeping secrets, and Molly is thinking the worst.

This is the sweetest novella! There’s a little mystery, and all of the characters you love are here too. It is perfect for an afternoon by the fire with your favorite hot beverage.

Molly and her stories are a balm for the soul. I cannot wait to spend more time with her.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House, and Ballantine Books for the opportunity to read this one. I’m grateful for every opportunity I get to read Molly’s stories. If you haven’t read Molly yet, start today. This one is out October 1st. I highly recommend this series!

Molly the Maid is back in The Mistletoe Mystery, where a holiday gift exchange at the Regency Grand Hotel stirs up more than just Christmas cheer. As questions about trust arise, Molly dives into her most personal mystery yet—one that challenges her perceptions of love and loyalty. A festive and heartwarming tale, Nita Prose’s novella reminds us that the greatest mystery of all is love.

This was such a cute and heartwarming read! As a novella, it’s short, and I breezed through it in almost one sitting. Unlike the previous two books, this story focused more on Molly’s life rather than being a true mystery to solve, which I actually enjoyed—it gave me a chance to learn more about her relationship with Juan Manuel, who is an absolute delight. While the plot is pretty obvious to most readers, it makes sense that Molly would be confused, given what we know about her character. The story put me in the Christmas spirit (even though I read it in September!) and reminded me of the true meaning of the holidays. I’d definitely recommend it to fans of Molly the Maid, but I suggest reading the first two books before this one to fully appreciate the character development.

This novella is very short and the mystery is easy to figure out. I guess the purpose is perhaps to show how someone who takes everything “literally” like Molly could misinterpret clues that are obvious to most of us.

This is a very simple story about kindness, understanding and found-family. It is again very repetitive with Grans stories and lessons however this is probably the way Molly thinks - so that is very insightful.

It is wonderful to see that Molly has found a soulmate and one so generous and kind as Juan!

This one will no doubt sell well as a Christmas book but I can’t highly recommend it.

I received an ARC of this novel from the publisher through NetGalley.

The Mistletoe Mystery is a perfect Christmas story, filled with traditions and more than a bit of magic. I loved the Advent calendar Molly's grandmother made from a discarded library card catalog and the handmade vest that is Molly's favorite piece of clothing. This story is guaranteed to remind readers of their own special holiday traditions.

Molly's grandmother always helped Molly with her social ineptness and inability to read facial expressions, and Molly could certainly use her help in The Mistletoe Mystery. Molly is such a special character whom I first met in Nita Prose's The Maid. She's a character who stays with you, and as I read, I not only felt compassion for her as she misinterprets Juan Manuel's behavior but joy as well because I could interpret the signs Molly couldn't.

This is a nice little mystery filled with holiday spirit. I love spending time with Molly.

It may be spooky season, but it's never too early for Christmas if the retail industry has anything to say about it anyway. Seriously though, if you enjoyed The Maid or The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose then you're in for a holiday themed treat (holiday calories optional).

Coming to you October 1st is a Molly the Maid holiday novella, The Mistletoe Mystery. This easy read has all the feels as our neuroatypical heroine barrels into a very special Christmas surprise. Is it much of a mystery? No, but the excitement of knowing what's in store for Molly is half the fun. Fans of Hallmark movie marathons will definitely want to add this one to their annual Christmas list (what? doesn't everyone have a stack of Christmas books they re-read every year? The Best Christmas Pageant Ever anyone? Their making that one into a movie this year FYI)

Still, if you're anything like me, you'll be taking your time to enjoy all things Halloween-y. Maybe save this one - available anywhere books are sold - for your day after Thanksgiving shopping.

Fans of Molly the Maid will also be excited to learn that the third Molly the Maid full-length mystery, The Maid's Secret, hits shelves April 2025.

This novella is listed as a mystery, but I saw it as more of a romance as it delves into Molly and Juan Manuel’s relationship more deeply. The “mystery” and how it was going to play out seemed pretty obvious to me, but I still enjoyed getting to know the rhythms of this cute couple’s relationship. Overall, a sweet holiday story, but light on the mystery.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Molly has lived a quiet life. She works at a hotel with her boyfriend Juan. She has been with him for several years. Molly has always loved the holidays. When Juan starts behaving strangely, she has doubts. I liked this book.

In “The Mistletoe Mystery” by Nita Prose, Molly the Maid is spending her Christmas holiday with the love of her life, Juan Manuel, remembering her beloved Gran and carrying on her cherished Christmas traditions, but something is amiss.

Molly tries to busy herself at work at the Regency Grand Hotel, but she can’t help but think that those closest to her at work and in their apartment building are gaslighting her. The mystery itself is pretty predictable, but I enjoyed seeing more of Juan and Molly’s relationship and everyday life in this book - especially during the holidays.

“The Mistletoe Mystery” is a quick-read, cozy mystery novella that can be read in less than a few hours. It is not a murder mystery but a beautiful little story that provides the perfect reminder about the true spirit of giving and what Christmas is really about.

Thank you to #NetGalley, #NitaProse, and #RandomHousePublishingGroup-Ballantine for the ARC in exchange for my honest review of #TheMistletoeMystery.

I did love the first book and liked the second book. This book felt so obvious. No real mystery. I love the character but not the story line. I won’t be leaving a negative review on my platform! Just here.

I don't typically read novellas, not even ones that are based around a series I am familiar with. I also don't read Christmas stories. This is a good example why.

I could have gone without reading this honestly. The writing has the same Molly Maid writing that we know and love, but nothing really happens. Its pretty obvious what was it going on from the get-go and it takes Molly until the last few pages to see it which is kind of frustrating as a reader.

Don't expect any murder or any real mystery in general in this.

Also, I encourage you to not read the blurb for the 3rd book in this series coming out next year , as it spoils the small little mystery we get in here..

3 stars because the writing itself is nostalgic of the first two books I enjoyed, and it was short.

A Christmas treat for fans of Molly the Maid. Molly’s grandmother had many traditions to make the holidays happy. With grans passing Molly’s boyfriend, Juan Manual, is trying his best to keep the festive spirit joyful. There is time for singing carols while cooking, getting a Charlie Brown type tree, and an advent calendar with simple and thoughtful gifts. But things are a little off with Juan and Molly is seeing a mystery about her man.

This is heartwarming and sweet. No dead bodies in this novella. There are the standard Molly rhyming refrains and expressions. And her social awkwardness of not always correctly interpreting others correctly. And I liked getting a glimpse of Molly and Juan together as he was visiting family in the last book. The mystery is predictable but that doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy it. And the few familiar side characters are there as well.

How wonderful to read about Molly again! I have eagerly devoured both previous books about Molly Gray, the socially awkward maid with a heart of gold.
This feel good novella gave us an update on her life. Set at Christmas time it is the perfect story for the holidays.I certainly hope there will be more novels about Molly and her adventures at Regency Grand. Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballentine for this uplifting story.