This was my favorite entry in The Maid series yet. How does it keep getting better, when they’ve all been so good?! One of my favorite characters has always been Gran, and this book has a dual POV - alternating chapters are told in real time by Molly, and in diary entries by Gran.

The novel opens with Molly fainting after finding out she’ll be a millionaire right before she is set to finally marry Juan. We are then transported into a quick series of events that leave us wondering about both Molly’s family history as well as how she’ll adjust to life altering news. In the meantime, Gran’s diary - written before her death - seeks to tell Molly the truth behind her family. Both POVs were equally thralling, but seamlessly woven together such that I didn’t mind that they were always interrupting each other at critical moments! It just resulted in me plowing through through the book to see what happened next.

The mystery itself is fun and a little surprising, but the main hold for me and what left me wanting more was the affection I felt for Molly and her gran, and their deep love for one another. I also loved how each of them stayed true to who they are through extraordinarily difficult circumstances.

Thanks to NetGalley, Random House - Ballantine and Nita Prose for the ARC.

Love LOVE this book-just like the others before it by this author. I was transported and transfixed. I couldn’t stop reading. These characters are beautiful and multi-faceted. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series, fingers crossed.

As a huge fan of Nita Prose’s Maid series, I was beyond excited to receive an ARC of the newest installment, The Maid's Secret. I dove right into the book and quickly found myself lost in the world of Molly Gray and the quirky characters that have become so beloved. Prose has an incredible ability to craft characters that feel real and endearing, and I was thrilled to reconnect with the familiar faces from the previous books.

In this latest installment, we’re once again immersed in the Regency Grand Hotel, where Molly finds herself wrapped up in a new mystery. As the story unfolds, we alternate between Molly's predicaments and chapters that delve into her Gran’s past through diary entries. While I was excited to see where Molly’s new adventure would take her, the Gran chapters, unfortunately, didn’t quite capture my attention in the same way.

It was interesting to learn more about Gran’s background and her life before Molly, but I found myself eager to get back to Molly’s storyline every time the focus shifted. There’s something so captivating about Molly’s unique perspective, and the moments where we dive into her investigative skills and interactions with the hotel staff are always so fun and full of charm. In contrast, the Gran chapters, while adding depth to the story, felt a bit disconnected from the pace of the main mystery, and I didn’t feel as emotionally invested in them. Every time a Gran chapter came up, I found myself thinking, “But I want to know what’s going on with Molly!”

The mystery itself, while engaging, felt a bit too contrived and the reveal didn’t come as naturally as I had hoped. The solution to the mystery seemed somewhat forced and didn’t quite unfold in a way that felt true to the progression of the story. I love Prose’s knack for subtle clues and clever twists, but in this case, the conclusion felt a little too neatly tied together, almost as though it was a bit rushed.

That said, The Maid’s Secret still provided plenty of heart and charm that kept me engaged throughout, and I truly hope this isn’t the last time we see Molly Gray and her quirky cohorts. I’ve grown attached to the characters and their lovable eccentricities (except for Speedy; I found him to be grating and did not enjoy his inclusion in the story). I’m eager to see how Molly’s story continues to evolve.

This is a solid addition to the series, with plenty of the wit, charm, and mystery that made the previous books in the series so enjoyable.

I have heard so much about these books and I now regret how long it took me to read this author! Just phenomenal. I loved this story. It captured me from the first page. Loved it!

Molly’s life is changing due to planning a wedding to Juan Manuel and she is now employed as the Head Maid and Events Manager at a prestigious hotel. She is juggling life and work. At work, she is planning a big event for a taping of an antique show and she brings in some of her own trinkets to be evaluated. She learns that one of her objects is worth millions, and on auction day it goes missing. Molly and her friends must search her grandmother’s old journal for clues to help solve this mystery.

This book is on par with the former books in the series. It has charm and fun throughout it. It’s a past/present timeline between Molly and her grandmother’s journal. If you liked the first books, then you’ll enjoy this one as well. It’s a great ending to the series.

Thank you, NetGalley and Ballantine Books for a DRC of this book. The opinion in this review is my own.

Thank you NetGalley, Ballantine Books, and Nita Prose for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I’ve really enjoyed all of the other books in this series, and this one was no different. This one follows Molly once again as her life changes when she realizes an old trinket that she has is worth millions. She faces a media frenzy and isn’t sure who to trust…

This book goes back and forth between Molly’s story and her Gran’s story. She finds her Gran’s diary and learns more about who she was and her relationship with her grandfather. I really liked learning more about Gran and thought that her chapters were especially well-written and entertaining.

Overall, if you’ve enjoyed Molly’s story so far, you’ll love this one. And as long as the author continues to release books in this series, I will continue to read them!

Molly the maid and the staff of the Grand Regency Hotel returns in The Maid's Secret. Molly Gray's life is changing in exciting ways. She is now Head Maid and in charge of special events and Molly can't wait to get married in two short months to her fiancé, Juan. When the popular TV show Hidden Treasures chooses the Grand Regency Hotel to shoot their next episode, Molly brings a box of her grandmother items to be appraised. When one of those items turns out to be a rare antique possibly worth millions, Molly is turned into an instant celebrity. In a daring heist, the priceless heirloom goes missing during the auction. Molly and her friends must look into the past to find who is behind the theft.

This book is the perfect ending to this series. The chapters alternate between Molly and her friends as she investigates the theft and diary pages from her grandmother that tells the story of her past. I loved reading the diary chapters and learning more about Molly's grandmother. I was excited to see many of the same characters from the previous books (even Cheryl) make an appearance throughout the story and I couldn't have asked for a better ending. If you have followed Molly since the beginning, you do not want to miss reading the conclusion of Molly the Maid.
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The Maid's Secret comes out April 8th.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine for the opportunity to review The Maid's Secret. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC of a book by one of my favorite authors. This read was just ok for me. Too much back and forth between stories. I enjoyed her first two much better. Maybe a little “lighter” in story? Not sure why. Worth reading though.

I love this series!!!

This definately has twists and turns along with laughs!

Will always recommend this series

Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review

This is the next installment of Molly the Maid (book 3) and it was everything I was hoping for! I was hooked from the first paragraph. The thing I like most about this series is the character development from one book to the next. We are learning more about Gran's history in this book, very interesting story and story telling. If you liked the other Molly the Maid books you will love this one!

Welcome once again to the Regency Grand, in which we enter the world of Molly, the maid. Molly who comes alive with her big personality and her passion for the job and a dash of her grandmother’s wisdom. This story is told from two points of view, Molly in real time and her grandmother through her diary. I felt that the grandmother’s POV was a little dry. I’ve enjoyed these books because of Molly and her fresh approach to life that listening to the grandmother’s story didn’t hold my attention. I highly recommend reading this series and learning about Molly and her family. Molly has found love with Juan-Manuel and is planning her wedding. During this time, she also finds a key to her grandmother’s diary. In the diary she finds out about her family’s past lives and a hidden treasure. When this treasure is stolen from Molly that is when the adventure begins, and Molly realizes how important love is. Thank you to Netgalley and Viking for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. (4 stars)

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for my advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review. This book will be published April 8, 2025.

This is the third book I’ve read by this author - all in the Molly the Maid series and it was my favorite. At first I thought all of Gran’s backstory was a bit long and off-topic but it turned out to be extremely relevant.

A solid mystery with a delightful maid!

Next up: The Mistletoe Mystery. A short novella in The Maid series.

If you love the Molly the Maid series, you will love the 3rd novel: The Maid's Secret. If you haven't started this series, do yourself a favor and start at the beginning. Nita Prose brought the usual charm, humor, and heart that makes this series so lovable. The format of this book was a bit different than the others in the series and I absolutely loved how Prose wove two stories together and the mystery unraveled as you got deeper into each storyline. The first storyline was of a modern day Molly who in the span of a couple days became a multi-millionaire and then the victim of a million dollar crime. The second storyline was presented through a diary that Gran wrote to Molly, revealing a shocking past and aiding in the mystery Molly was trying to solve. Gran is one of my favorite characters, and her letters read like Historical Fiction. I thought the diary element was an incredible way to tell Gran's story and provide information and closure for Molly. I will be recommending this series and this book to friends and family, I love Nita Prose's writing and Molly is such a memorable and incredible character.
Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the Advanced Reader's Copy.

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Molly is back again. This time she is on the verge of getting married. She goes on a tv show that assesses the value of items and learns that her beloved Gran owned a Fabrege egg. We also learn more though a diary of her Grans story of her gran as a wealthy teen who meets 2 men which will change her life forever. We learn about her grans story of getting pregnant and how the relationship of one of those men continued to her death. Meanwhile Molly has the usual hijinks as the egg is stolen and brought back. I thought the mystery and how it played out was well written and not something I could have guessed. I loved the love story that Gran shares in her diary. In the end Molly and Gran story was filled with love and learned some lessons and a mystery or two!

The Maid’s Secret
By Nita Prose

Molly The Maid # 3

Release date: April 8, 2025

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I had to sit with this book after I finished because I just couldn’t decide how much I liked it.

I admit, I don’t think I gave the other 2 books in the series more than 3.5 stars. But honestly, I enjoyed this installment more. Maybe it’s due to the familiarity of the characters?

It was a typical kind of cozy mystery. But the nostalgia and the plot were well executed.

At times it drug on a little bit, but I really enjoyed the back-and-forth between Gran’s journal and the sentimentality of the memories, and Molly’s present and the sentimentality of Gran’s trinkets.

In the end, everything came together and everyone (mostly) got their happy ending.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing for the advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Molly the Maid is back! I loved this book and series!! I loved finding out what happened with her Gran and Grand-dad. What a nice way to wrap a series up. The character and setting and storyline are so relatable but heartbreaking.

I’ve loved all the books in this series and this one is no exception. I appreciate how they put a twist on Molly’s story while still staying true to the characters we know and love. I hope that this series continues because I will keep reading!

Let me start by saying I adore these books. I am so interested in Molly the Maid and her specific quirks and behaviors. However, this book was not about Molly the Maid. I like her voice the best, and this just was not my favorite.

I was delighted to get the opportunity to read this latest book in The Maid series, one of my favorites. The book alternated between current events in Molly's life and entries from her beloved grandmother's diary. It felt like this would be the final book in the series, and I think the author did a great job both wrapping up Molly's family backstory and giving readers the sense that Molly will have the fairy tale future readers would like for her. By the end, I was completely satisfied with the arc of the whole series. As always, the book was well-written and had an unpredictable mystery with splashes of humor. I would recommend that readers read the other books in the series to fully appreciate this one. Fans of the series will be happy to read this book.

I discovered this series a few years ago and was immediately hooked. Molly is such a delightful character whose predictable and safe life is enough for her. Her upcoming wedding with Juan Manuel is simple and frugal with a few close friends.

They have a special guest visiting the hotel and everyone is excited. They are reality TV hosts who appraise artifacts treasures. The employees get to bring their treasures first before the audience shows up. Molly brings some items from her Gran's curio cabinet. While she has no expectation that they will have value to the hosts, she lets Juan, and her Grandad know that they mean everything to her. Molly's world is about to change as the appraiser identifies one of the items to be an authentic Faberge Egg. The appraisers convince Molly to put it up for auction as they believe she will yield millions from the sale. This is exciting for her and Juan Manuel as they are enjoying the idea of an easier life where they don't have to struggle financially. They can have a dream wedding. The auction produced many bidders, and, in that moment, Molly can see her life changing.......until the moment the moment implodes.......someone has stolen the egg.

This is where the story brings out the true essence of Molly. She is so innocent, trusting and a bit naive, but she is also a strong young woman who is fearless to know the truth. Molly has a way about her sleuthing that you just follow along like her favorite detective, Columbo, the show that she and her gran always watched together. The story also adds a layer of stories by her gran. The source is a diary that her Grandad was instructed to give to Molly when she was ready. The diary also provides clues in the missing egg caper, but it also adds truth to Molly's history that seems to fill in the gaps that her gran had shielded her from. Molly's gran was a loving care provider to Molly and throughout the series, you know that bond is so tight, but because Molly is so special, her gran provided an edited version of their history to protect her.

The story weaves through the present and the past with an ease that makes you want more. Molly is a gifted, loving unassuming young woman who continues to thrive in her own strength. The ending ties up all of the loose ends with a marriage in tow. I have read the four books in this series and I hope that there is more Molly to enjoy.