A delightful addition to The Maid Series. I enjoyed getting back together with some of my favorite characters. It was especially enjoyable learning more about Gran's life. I really like how the structure of the novel jumped back and forth between Molly's story and Gran's diary.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advance copy of this novel.

Molly and her fiance are looking forward to their wedding. They're also excited at a popular TV show is coming to their hotel. This show is like Antiques Roadshow, which people bring in their items to be assessed. Staff are allowed to bring theirs in before filming begins, and Molly bring several of her grandmother favourite things, including the Faberge egg she was given in the previous book. The hosts go wild - it's a real antique and worth at least three million dollars. Of course, the egg is stolen and Molly is threatened not to find it or she'll die.

This book has alternate chapters of Molly's grandmother's diary. I didn't like having to read these chapters and as I couldn't care less about her history. I feel that if these people are so good at their jobs, they could have gotten better ones and live in a nicer apartment all along. I think I'm done with this series now.

I absolutely loved getting to know Molly in the first book of this cozy and charming mystery series—her genuine and quirky personality was delightful.

In book three, we get a deeper look into Molly and her gran’s history, which I really enjoyed. The mystery unfolded well, keeping things engaging, but overall, it leaned a little too much into the charm for my taste. The first part of the book had me cringing at times—"mi amor" got old pretty fast. However, my interest picked up around the halfway mark, and I was fully invested in the ending.

While this wasn’t my favorite, it’s undeniably cute and cozy. If you love sweet, heartwarming reads, this one will be right up your alley!

I wasn't sure what mystery Molly could possibly find herself in this time, but this did not disappoint!

While the villain was a little predictable, my favourite part of this book was actually the storyline focusing on Gran and her history. I was nearly in tears by the end of her storyline, it felt like such a nice piece of closure to have and I felt you really got to understand the characters more through this book.

Thanks to NetGalley for my ARC!

I love Molly and these cute cozy mysteries with her. Although I didn’t love this one as much as the other two, I still really enjoyed it and would recommend it to others.

First I'd like to thank Penguin Random House Canada for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I've loved Molly the Maid ever since the first book was published.
I enjoyed the second book.
I liked the Xmas novella, it was sweet.
This last book felt...forced?
It's a sweet story, although at times it definitely dragged a bit, but I also found that hard subjects were presented as simple plot point and I really dislike when books do that.
So all in all, if you've enjoyed the series and you want more, pick it up, if not 🤷‍♀️

Molly the maid is no stranger to secrets. She sees everything behind closed doors at the Regency Grand hotel: wiping away the dust and grime of guests passing through. But one secret lies much closer to home.
An old trinket - a faux Fabergé egg - is revealed to be a precious antique during an appraisal at the hotel, making Molly a rags-to-riches sensation. But no sooner has the egg shown its value than it's stolen: vanishing without a trace. Determined to crack the case of the missing Fabergé, Molly begins dusting for clues - uncovering a mystery that stretches deep into the past. For in the pages of a long-forgotten diary, written by her late gran, lie the secrets that could unlock all others - and only Molly holds the key...

As per the other books in this series, such an enjoyable read! This one has a heavy focus on Molly’s Gran and her backstory which I loved. These books are definitely predictable but I love them so much, such cozy and comforting reads with a mix of everything! This might be my favourite in the series so far. (4 ⭐️)

✨ Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion ✨

Available April 10, 2025

The Maid's Secret is the third (and a half!) in the wonderful Molly the Maid series by Nita Prose. Molly is happily engaged to Juan Manuel and is the Head Maid at the Regency Grand Hotel. Molly's list of work responsibilities is long as she is in charge of hospitality and organizing. Antique and art appraising couple Brown and Beagle bring their valuation reality show, Hidden Treasures, to the hotel so Molly grabs a few trinkets of her late Gran's to get valued. Everything from her Gran was precious, especially her wisdom, advice and meaningful expressions such as, "Let sleeping dogs lie" and "be careful what you wish for", amongst others. Gran taught her everything she valued in life and she missed her terribly. But she is shocked when she is told one of her items is worth millions of pounds. She decides to sell it but on Auction Day, things go awry. Her treasure goes missing and she receives ominous messages.

Before her death, Gran wrote her beloved granddaughter copious notes about the history of Flora Gray and Gray Manor which came as a surprise to Molly. But first Molly had to first find her journal. The riches to rags and rags to riches stories are so different yet connect the women deeply. Glimpses into Gran's life was one of my favourite parts of the novel and showed their steadfast and true relationship, no matter what. The prologue is thought provoking, too, which prompted me to read it aloud. I adored the first in this series especially and found this one to be a bit of a departure of the Molly I loved, fastidious and proud. She is still lovely but her earlier naivety won me over.

All in all, this was an enjoyable light read but not quite as impactful as the first two and novella. Still, I will gladly read anything Nita Prose writes as her writing is gorgeous!

4.5 STARS - Molly the Maid is back for a final installment of the popular mystery series!

Molly's life has changed - she's been promoted to Head Maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, and she's engaged to the love of her life Juan Manuel! When a popular Antiques Roadshow-esque TV show comes to the hotel, Molly brings a box of her Gran's bits and bobs and learns that her Gran's decorative egg is actually a Fabergé egg worth millions. When the egg is stolen, Molly has a new mystery on her hands.

The story includes dual timelines - one focusing on the modern day missing huevo mystery and the other is a journey back in time to learn more about Molly's beloved Gran's early life. Through excerpts from Flora Gray's diary and her personal letters, readers (and Molly) get to know Gran as a young girl and see how her family secrets and difficult past made her into the beloved force in Molly's life.

The Maid's Secret is a charming finale to this much-loved mystery series that has a truly memorable cast. It's a wonderful mix of mystery, history, heart and wit that blends long-buried secrets, unexpected treasure and family lore that will leave readers glad they've met Molly, Juan and the Regency Grand's quirky crew.

Disclaimer: My sincere thanks to Viking Books for the complimentary digital copy of this book which was given in exchange for my honest review.

** This review was posted on my blog, socials, GoodReads and Indigo.ca on March 13, 2025.

Molly the maid just keeps getting better and better!
In The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose, Molly's storyline takes off on two different tangents - the chaos she experiences upon finding the worth of the gilded egg that's been sitting on her shelf, and her family history as revealed by a series of letters to her, written by her Gran from her death bed.
The mystery of who stole the egg is an intriguing one, surrounded and supported by the back and forth between time periods, making for a gripping, page-turner of a book.
Prose once again has a well-written story that is sure to cement her place as one of the most popular authors in her genre.
Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC of #TheMaidsSecret.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the chance to review this book. All opinions are my own.
Molly the Maid’s life is never dull, although I am sure she wished it was. The author has threaded this latest adventure that would make you think this was based on real life. I keep wanting to pen more, but I am afraid to leave spoilers. This was my favourite of the series so far.
;) Okay, one spoiler: I needed a few tissues by the ending. Please tell me there will be a TV series coming! :)

Last night at midnight I found myself book-crying at the end of this story! And I'm not a book crier. I love this series! Molly is such a wholesome, lovable character. I really enjoyed learning more about her nan in this book and the shocking events that happened with her and the solving of the mystery! And the way they connected. So good! You'll definitely want to add this to your reading list!

Molly is back! This was a great cozy read to add to one of my favourite series. I really loved this one! I always look forward to these! Thank you for this arc, super happy I got to read this before publish.

The Maid’s Secret by Rachel Brimble is an engaging historical mystery about Emily, a maid who uncovers shocking secrets about her employer’s family. As she unravels the mystery, she faces danger and betrayal. Brimble’s writing is captivating, with a well-paced plot and strong character development. The novel blends suspense with emotional depth, exploring themes of class and loyalty. Overall, it’s a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and mystery.

Molly the maid is back in this 4.5 star new novel by Nita Prose. Instead of solving a mystery, readers get to find out, alongside Molly, Gran's story. And what a story it is! Witty and full of Molly-ism, we finally get to Molly and Juan's wedding day. But before that happens, it turns out the egg is worth so much more than Molly might have imagined .. and of course it dissapears. New characters are introduced and familiar favourites are back to help find this egg that means so much to Molly. Really enjoyed this latest installment of the staff of the Regency Grand Hotel.

Another enjoyable tale within this cozy, comforting series - i compare The Maid series to a nice warm hug, or a mug of hot cocoa. I enjoyed learning more about Gran's past. I fell more in love with all the quirky, charming characters. It is an easy read that is a great escape from this crazy world we live in. I am wondering if there will be another book in the series? I think there should be! I certainly hope so! I can't wait to see what possible hijinx Juan and Molly find themselves in next!

I have not read the previous books in this series, but added them to my TBR as Molly is lovely. It is nice to read something where there are no hidden motives from the main character, she is just always herself no matter what she is going through.

Maybe it is not having the backstory on her gran, but the diary pieces of her gran growing up felt a bit much, taking over from the investigation into the theft of the egg and the millions that could set Molly and Juan up for life. It fits with Molly's story of all that glitters is not gold but it got a little bogged down in the details there versus the more modern timeline and I found it distracting at times.

Still a great read and it picks up about half way through and the flashbacks do tie into the story later. I don't want to spoil the ending but it ties it up where there could be more Maid books or it would be a fitting end to the series.

🗝️ T R I C K Y T U E S D A Y review 🗝️ featuring “The Maid’s Secret” by Nita Prose!

MY RATING: 🖤🖤🖤🖤/5

Molly the Maid is back again in Book 3 of the series! This time Molly finds herself in the middle of an art heist at the Regency Grand Hotel and facing threats against her life!

A hit reality tv series called Hidden Treasures is shooting at the hotel and they are looking for art to appraise. Molly brings in an old shoe box of her Gran’s nic nacs and little does she know that she has been sitting on a fortune! The appraisers cannot believe their eyes when they see such a rare treasure that is one of a kind!

In the blink of an eye Molly becomes a multi millionaire and media darling… until the precious piece suddenly goes missing!! The hunt is on to find it and with the help of her loved ones, the whodunnit begins!

Also in the shoebox is an old key that Molly finds out unlocks a diary belonging to her Gran. Inside is her Gran’s life story from riches to rags, being used by her parents for financial gain and losing the love of her life. Slowly the pieces all begin to fit together for Molly as she learns about the past and what it means for her future!

This series is truly CHARMING and I think this may be my favourite book in the series! I loved reading Gran’s diary entries and diving into her mysterious past life. As readers we discover her secrets for the first time just as Molly does 🔐!

Thank you kindly to @nitaprose @vikingbooks @penguinrandomca @netgalley for my #gifted advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review! This book releases on April 8, 2025!

I am a devoted fan of Molly Gray and enjoy reading the shenanigans she finds herself in at the Regency Grand . Through the storyline, character development, witty charm and banter Nita Prose once again creates an engaging and pleasurable read for her audience. Learning about Gran’s backstory and how the other books all tie into this one is entertaining to say the least. I loved learning more about Gran and how she became the woman she is today. Nita Prose was able to make me feel for Gran and John in so many ways. I am thoroughly pleased with how Prose was able to end the Molly maid series. As sadden as I am, the joyful ending was very well received. Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the Arc.

I was delighted when I received the ARC for the next installment of The Maid series by Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret. This is the 3rd book in the series. Molly has been promoted to Head Maid and Special Events Manager at the Regency Grand Hotel and she is planning her wedding to her pastry chef fiancé, Juan Manuel. The hotel is chosen to host a very popular antiques reality show, Hidden Treasures. Molly is a big fan of the show and the staff are asked to bring items to be appraised. She has a few treasures from her Gran including the 'golden huevo' that Juan convinces her to bring, though she thinks it is not worth any value. However, the golden egg turns out to be an original Fabergé egg worth millions! Molly the Maid is thrust into the spotlight and as she is starting to wrap her head around her unexpected windfall, the egg is stolen, and the hotel becomes the center of a police investigation.

The novel switches between Molly’s present-day experiences and her Gran’s journal entries, offering a glimpse into Gran’s privileged upbringing and the dramatic shift in her life when she became a (poor) maid. I found Gran’s story deeply engaging and loved how seamlessly it intertwined with Molly’s own journey.

The cozy mystery element was definitely 'cozier' this time around; no murder but the theft of that valuable egg. I wouldn't call it suspenseful but a wholesome whodunit. The way Nita Prose writes the character Molly still has me hooked and the quirky side characters add so much charm to the story. I really feel like this book wraps up Molly’s journey perfectly. I’m hoping the author starts a new series next!

Thank you to NetGalley the ARC.