Feliz Navidad!

It’s Christmastime! Join Molly and Juan Manual as they get festive and keep traditions alive. Since her gran’s passing, Molly has had a difficult time during this merry season. However, Juan Manuel is determined to make this Christmas Molly’s most joyful yet. He fills Gran’s card catalog advent calendar with thoughtful gifts each day and sings Christmas songs while cooking delicious meals. Has Molly found her Prince Charming? When lazy Cheryl insinuates that Juan Manuel might not have good intentions, Molly begins to have doubts. Can she really trust Juan Manuel?

I was super excited to see that Nita Prose wrote a Maid novella. This short cozy vignette is filled with misunderstandings and mischief as well as heartwarming romance. I really enjoyed getting a glimpse into Molly and Juan’s relationship. This is such a fun series filled with terrific characters. I highly recommend reading books one and two prior to this installment for best understanding. Is another full length Maid novel is on the way? I sure hope so!

5/5 stars

Expected publication date: 10/1/24

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine books for the ARC of The Mistletoe Mystery in exchange for an honest review.

I was so excited to see something new by the wonderful author, Nita Prose, that I put everything aside to read The Mistletoe Mystery right away. The dear, sometimes confused, main character from The Maid is back and has a Christmas surprise waiting for her. This novella of love put a smile on my face.

This didn't hit the right note for me, which is too bad because I generally find Molly and company somewhere between refreshing and charming.

I don’t consider this a novella, it’s too short. It’s basically a short story., and I imagine the volume will be very slim. It’s fun to visit the world and thoughts of Molly but this is basically a feel good Holiday story, when I want another full length mystery. Looking forward to that.