🛎🔑📖 The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose 📖🔑🛎
Book 3 in the Molly the Maid series
Genre: Mystery
Length: 326 pages
Timelines: Dual (past and present)
Pub Date: April 8, 2025
My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for the advanced e-ARC of this book. The opinions stated here are solely my own.

Synopsis:
Molly the Maid is back for her last(?) adventure at the Regenecy Hotel. Just a few months from marrying her love, Head Chef Juan Manuel, everything seems to have settled down and the murder cases are now distant memories.
Two TV celebrities are coming to the hotel to do a live taping of their show, Hidden Treasures. Molly brings a few items that were her beloved gran's for appraisal only to find out that one particular item is worth millions of dollars! Right as it sells it disappears, the product of a clever art heist and threatening message not to look for it OR ELSE! Can Molly and her trusted friends help find the missing (and priceless!) treasure before it's too late? And why does this theft seem to have a connection to Molly's gran and grand-dad's past?

Opinion:
This was by far my favorite of the entire Molly the Maid series! I absolutely loved the past timeline that explains her gran's upbringing and how her life had such an impact on those around her. It was part tragic, part emotional, and part beautiful all at the same time. I felt so many emotions reading her gran's story and what she went through to become the woman she was for Molly. All her gran's sayings were truly gems, and when you realize how she learned them, you will love this story and its beloved characters so much more. The way the author was able to blend the past and present mysteries together was so clever and meaningful! This is a must read if you love a good mystery mixed with the whole gambit of emotions about what truly makes a family.

I will never get tired of Molly the Maid! In this story Molly finds herself in possession of a priceless family heirloom that can change her life. However right as Molly is about to become filthy rich, the object disappears and Molly's life is in jeopardy. Does Molly want her life to change or would she be happiest just being "Molly the Maid? I absolutely loved hearing Gran's story and loved how it was intertwined with Molly in the present day. Nita Prose please do not let this be the last that we hear from sweet and quirky Molly. I am going to need some regular updates throughout her life and would love to see her start a little family of her own.

Thank you to Ballantine Books and NetGalley for this Advanced Reader's Copy in exchange for an honest review.

Not my favorite book in the series…a bit contrived…but a fun read nonetheless. Molly’s story is fun to follow.

Well...this is the last installment in the Molly the Maid series and it makes me sad! I have come to love Molly and her Gram and the beautiful relationship they had. This story will tell you things you never would have guessed and bring the life of Molly to a wonderful conclusion. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for a chance to read and review this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for an advanced reader copy of The Maid's Secret in exchange for my honest review.

Perfect ending to the Molly the Maid series. I loved the story of Molly's Gran. The author did a great job of wrapping everything up.

I'll miss these stories!

Molly was just as charming but not as intriguing as the other Maids in the series. It was a slow burn and picked up about 60% through the book. I liked it but least favorite out of the trilogy. Thanks #netgalley #maidssecret

I think this might just be my favorite Molly the Maid book yet! I absolutely loved how the author wove the present storyline in with Molly's grandma's journal entries. It was so interesting to learn how they came to be and all the unknown history that gran had.

I listened to the audio and definitely recommend the narration.

ugh I love the maid series and at first I was a bit nervous with where it was heading. I felt it didn't start to pick up until abou 40-50% into the book, but once that came about the rest was a blur with how quickly I got through. if you LOVED the maid character (Molly), then you are sure to love this book as well.

This maid book follows not only Molly and her rising fame, but also her Gran and her childhood into how she became who she is. Two POVs with one told from Gran's journal while the other is Molly's POV and although there's no headliner indicating the change, the simple words of "dear molly" is the giveaway for Gran's POV. Would I purchase this one to add to my collection? well of course!!

I was gifted this ARC by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

It is SO good to see Molly back in action! I read the first in the Maid series with a group of friends for a buddy read and then have been delighted to receive the second and the Christmas novella as ARCs before getting this next full length installment, and it may just be my favorite. It definitely keeps the rhythm, pace, plot, characters and Mollyisms we love from the first few stories and then takes it up an additional notch.

I truly loved the addition of having two stories running parallel to each other before they converged. Getting to know Molly’s grandmother was a mystery in itself and kept her living on, which I super appreciated, not having realized how much I missed the character, her lessons and her expressions. This was a way to move the series forward while also looking back to see how the characters became who they are today.

Whenever I thought I knew where the mystery was going, it swung the other way, which is just what I was looking for. The plot is layered and nuanced while still staying true to the Molly we love and without losing the thread or trying to milk something for too long. It’s still fresh and intriguing and feels like coming home (or at least back to the hotel) again.

I just love Molly and I always want all of the best things for her, so I love seeing her paired off with Juan and living her best life at the Regency. However, I kind of hope this was the last installment in this series, as I feel it really wrapped everything up nicely and Molly has her "happily ever after."
This book was more sweet than intriguing, for me. I found the story interesting, and it was fun learning more about Gran and how her life unfolded. I wasn't really invested in the mystery side of the story, mostly because Molly didn't really seem as invested either! In summary, I thought this was a good end to the trilogy and I'm curious as to what Nita Prose has in store next!

Molly becomes an overnight sensation when a family heirloom she submits for appraisal turns out to be a priceless treasure—only for it to be stolen in a heist. Gran's diary reveals shocking truths about her past, connecting Molly to Gran's love story and the valuable artifact as she tries to solve the mystery.

It's just as quick, light, and charming as the first few books in the series but lacks the same level of intrigue. This is the first time we don't have a death mystery to solve, so the stakes aren't as high. Readers must also be okay with a "diary tell-all" storytelling mechanism.

That said, it was enjoyable, especially to learn more about Molly's family and see her story come full circle. There were also a few surprises along the way!

This was my least favorite story in The Maid series, although I still enjoyed it. Molly is such a loveable character and it was nice to get to know Gram more. I don't know if I'd continue in the series as I think Molly's story has run it's course. I would happily pick up something else Nita Prose writes outside of this series. If you enjoy a cozy mystery with loveable characters, this series is a must!

From cleaning suites to solving mysteries—Molly is THAT girl. But when a family heirloom goes missing on national TV, and her Gran’s secret love story comes to light? Things get real messy, real fast.
Here are reasons to read the mystery book -

📚 Reasons to Read The Maid’s Secret (One-sentence each)
Reality TV - It’s a charming whodunnit meets rags-to-riches fairy tale—with a hotel heist and reality TV chaos thrown in.


Molly’s Gran’s secret past is an emotional love story you won’t see coming.


Mystery - It blends heartfelt moments, laugh-out-loud scenes, and clever twists into one perfectly polished mystery.


It’s A Sequel! Come for the characters, stay for the fun.


This is the fourth book with this character and of course the thing I always love about Molly is that she is representative of someone who is neurodivergent. She sees and reacts to the world differently and I connect to that a lot. This is not a murder mystery like the first 2 but it is a mystery. And interspersed we learn about Molly’s Gran who has passed a few years before and her backstory. It was very sweet and I loved learning more about her.

Back with my dear Molly 💛 Thank you for the advanced copy! 🫶🏼 The Molly the Maid series is one of my all time favorites and this 4th book in the series was no exception.

This time, we find ourselves back at the Regency Grand Hotel where famous auctioneers have arrived to do a live on air appraisal for their TV show. When Molly has them take a look at a trinket egg that once belonged to her Gran, the crowd is shocked to learn it’s worth millions of dollars. But then, the egg goes missing and a whodunnit unfolds. Who stole Molly’s treasured egg? And why? Did her Gran know it was worth this much all along?

As always, this book was just so sweet. Molly is one of my very favorite characters and I just love reading about her. She takes everything in life at face value and she’s just so fun. We also learn a lot about her Gran’s childhood and upbringing in a wealthy family and that was so charming too. I will say this book was a bit more cheesy and outlandish than others in the series, but I do think that’s part of the charm. If you’re looking for a fun, easy series I will always always recommend this one!

I received this e-book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the author/publisher for the copy!

Molly the Maid has made her return yet again. In this next novel, we are not only taken into the life of Molly, but we are taken back in time to her Gran's life also. As Molly's wedding approaches, the Regency Grand hosts a popular TV show, Hidden Treasures, where the hosts appraise pieces that people bring in. The staff at the Regency were told they could bring in items before the actual filming as well, Molly among them. With Juan's suggestion, Molly ends up bringing an egg that she thinks has no value.

I truly enjoy reading about Molly the Maid's life, but this book was a slow burn for me. The ending really helped save this book for me and it tied up some left out pieces. If you've enjoyed the rest of this series, I think you'd enjoy this 3rd book. It's a great addition to the series and helps you to understand Gran and Molly a lot better.

I love this entire series, so I was really excited to receive this as an ARC! I love revisiting with the characters of these books. They are all so unique & individually themselves and they care about each other so deeply. In this one, we get introduced to a new doorman since Mr. Preston has retired, and I will admit that at first, I was a little iffy on him. He has "modern" slang that he uses, and it put me off a bit - how does that fit into the opulence of the Regency Grand? However, over time, the character totally won me over and I looked forward to his parts throughout the story. He fit right in!

I loved getting more of the grandma's backstory in this one and I liked that it was done via a diary that she left for Molly. I think that fit the characters perfectly. Having the different timeline chapters is something I really love. I enjoy getting to see how they intertwine, even many years apart.

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinions.

I have loved this series from the beginning and The Maids Secret continues that love. I especially enjoyed the story line of her Gran and her life story. Another great read for me. I didn’t enjoy Molly’s story line as much for this book, but it fed nicely into the telling of her Gran’s history.

The latest adventure Molly found herself on had me next to my kindle all day! This time, as Molly is close to her marriage to Juan Manuel, she finds herself discovering one of her possessions just could make her a millionaire, finally changing her and Juan Manuel’s life.

At the same time we start hearing from Gran’s life story through a diary she left Molly before her passing. We learn about how her life is truly a “fairytale in reverse” as she called it, and we discover where the wisdom she passed onto Molly came to be.

Nita Prose did a fantastic job in this book, and had me shedding tears as I’ve read Gran’s life story.

I am completely obsessed, this was such a great plot. This is definitely my favorite book of the series! I am a Molly die hard fan and The Maid’s Secret just solidified my stance.

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group for providing me the opportunity to read the ARC of this book!

Dear Nita Prose. You’ve done it again! Molly is one of my favorite characters ever. The pacing of this book was perfect, the dual timelines were not only easy to follow but gave such depth and background into Molly and Gran, and Chapter 36 had me doing an ugly cry. Bravo on another delightful book.

It was so good to be back with Molly the Maid! I love Molly's character, she is so quirky and straightforward, it gives her a quiet confidence at her job and with others. There are times when I feel a little second hand embarrassment when she doesn't pick up on social cues but Nita is always so good at writing past that.

At first I was worried about the back and forth between past and present but I loved learning about Gran's life and story. It helped answer questions about Molly's mom and it connected well with the present mystery of the egg. The theft kept the story moving along, without it I don't think there would be enough for a 3rd book in this series.

There were some aspects that I didn't love so much; the tv show felt over the top at times and some of the characters were slightly annoying. But there wasn't enough to make me hate the story and stop reading it! Molly is just such a unique character that you can't help but cheer for!

This is my least favorite of the series but overall a satisfying read and a solid 3 stars! Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!