I absolutely love Molly the Maid and was delighted to have the opportunity to read this book ahead of publication.

While it’s a nice story with Molly’s usual quirks and worries, I found it a little unsatisfying in places. The premise was good - and some of the twists were fun, but a little obvious - but it somehow lacked in the execution. It was great to learn about Gran’s backstory, but at times it felt as though the book was about Gran rather than Molly.

The intertwining of the two narratives was a little clumsy and far fetched - and didn’t hit the spot as much as the two previous novels.

We see the great set of characters at the hotel again including Mr Snow who seems to go up in our estimation and Speedy, Mr Preston’s replacement as the doorman. Didn’t much like the antiques experts, but I suppose that was the point !

All in all an enjoyable read but not as wonderful as books 1+2. I recommend these books are read as a series and not standalone

4*

I absolutely loved revisiting Molly The Maid! It was like putting on a comfy pair of slippers! I found this to be well thought out and put together. The story flowed well and I really enjoyed the back and forth between Molly and Flora’s stories. Juan is such a lovely character too. Oh and Mr Preston, lots of gaps now filled in! I’m hoping it’s been left open for another story in the future! Until then, I’ll grab a tissue for my issue - sad it’s finished!

Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK for an advanced copy in return of an honest review.

Molly is back - this time, it’s an art heist!

I loved that we got some background on Gran alongside Molly’s storyline - it was really interesting to see how she had grown up to where she ended up.

Though I didn’t enjoy this one as much as the previous books, I am sad that this series is over - I’ve loved getting to know Molly the Maid!

Read if you like-
-Rich people
-survivalist
-Unlikeable characters
-Suspense

When an influencer Lila Wilde and her boyfriend, Bryce, decide to use her private jet for a private party. Inviting a bunch of strangers along side, the last thing anyone expected was it to go down in the jungle.

The characters are rich and unbearable and self-centred. However, I loved Lila by the end I really think that she redeemed herself! The experience was truly life altering for her!

I enjoyed how the survivalist story was told from a mixture of past and present, being a talk show! The past was truly my worst fear, but I loved how we were taken on a journey about what happened to the others!

It’s definitely a page turner, however I would have loved more twists and tension.

Thank you for letting me read and review this book on Netgalley.

This is another great book by Nita Prose. I love their writing style and her characters are some of my favourite.

The Maid’s secret is the third book In The maid series by Nita prose and what a fabulous series it is.
This is a slightly different this time. It delves into Molly past’s ancestry regarding how the family came to be and how her gran came to an obtain a Faberge egg and the links from the past and present that are linked to it.
I found this a charming read and a great page turner and for me personally loved it more than the two others 5 stars from me.

The Maid's Secret is the third instalment in this brilliant series by Nita Prose, and much like the previous books this one really kept me engrossed to the very end.

I loved the way we learnt more about Molly's Gran in this latest instalment, it really added a whole new depth to the story, yet still continued with the usual tropes ect we had come to know and love in the previous books.

A nice easy read which I truly enjoyed.

*Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in return for my honest review.*

I have really enjoyed reading this cosy mystery series and Molly’s voice is still the most arresting part for me. You can’t help but love her. We discover more about her background here but also look to the future, though this wasn’t my favourite offering.

Another fab instalment of Molly and her life however this time we got to know Gran better. Throughout the book are letters Gran wrote to Molly about her childhood and life.
It was as always beautifully written and keeps you guessing throughout who stole the egg.

If you enjoyed the first two books (and Christmas novella) in this series, this is obviously a must-read.
As a big fan of Molly's gran, I liked that this delved into her back story and gave a bit of a different angle, while still having many of the same themes and tropes as the previous instalments.
Again, it was an easy and quick read and a nice way to round out the series.
And I really do enjoy Nita Prose's writing style. It's just so enveloping, in the best way.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

THE MAID’S SECRET is the third installment in the cozy mystery series about Molly the maid by bestselling Canadian author, Nita Prose. Having loved THE MAID, and then THE MYSTERY GUEST, brilliant dark cozy mystery/thrillers debut with intriguing whodunnit vibes, I was anxious to continue with this new series.

Series
Molly the Maid Mystery
1. The Maid (2022)
2. The Mystery Guest (2023)
The Mistletoe Mystery (2024)
3. The Maid's Secret (2025)

In Book 1-The Maid, Molly Gray is a very detailed-oriented person, a maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, a 5-star boutique hotel, who takes pride in her job. She all alone in the world. She is so grateful for her job, after her gran’s death. Every day she arrives to work and feels alive. She loves her job. She was born to do this job. She’s used to being invisible in her job at the Regency Grand Hotel, plumping pillows and wiping away the grime, dust and secrets of the guests passing through. She’s just a maid…

But life has been hard on Molly without her gran to guide her, who she relied on a lot. Molly gets nervous in social situations and struggles with social skills and difficulty interpreting expressions. Her gran used to interpret everything for her. She has no friends but at work she blends in.

In Book 2-The Mystery Guest, Molly has worked hard and followed her late Gran’s directions and now Molly has been promoted to Head Maid at the Regency Grand Hotel. But everything changes on a dime, when her world is turned upside down when J.D. Grimthorpe, the world-renowned mystery author, drops dead on the hotel’s tea room floor.

The Maid explores what it means to be the same as everyone else and yet entirely different. In this novel Molly learned to judge friends through their actions. So much depth and wisdom in this novel.

Now in Book 3 The Maid’s Secret, Molly Gray’s life is about to change totally. She now holds the position of Head Maid and recently promoted Special Events Manager of the Regency Grand Hotel. In a few months, Molly will be married to her beloved fiancé, Juan Manuel, a chef at the hotel.

But everything changes when a film crew shoots a hit reality TV show Hidden Treasures, starring popular art appraisers Brown and Beagle at the Regency Grand Hotel. Molly brings in a few of her gran’s old things for appraisal, and much to everyone's surprise, one item turns out to be a rare and priceless treasure. Now Molly is rich and famous until the priceless piece vanishes from the hotel.

The mystery lies in the past. in a diary written by Molly’s gran.

The story unfolds in alternating chapters, Present Day and Gran’s Diary entries.

With the help of her friends, Molly searches the past and the present to catch the thief.

The Maid’s Secret is a mixture of love and whodunnit mystery thriller that will capture and warm your heart.

“A Life without love is not worth living.”

I loved everything about this novel and didn’t want it to end.

Many thanks to the author, HarperCollins UK and NetGalley for my digital copy.

Book Review: The Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 / 5

Nita Prose’s The Maid’s Secret is an engaging follow-up to The Maid, once again immersing readers in the world of Molly Gray, a hotel maid with a keen sense of order and a unique way of seeing the world. This sequel builds on Molly’s character beautifully, offering deeper insights into her past and her family history while entangling her in yet another mystery.

One of the book’s strongest aspects is the continued development of Molly’s character. Her neurodivergence (while never explicitly labeled) is portrayed with care and nuance, making her both compelling and endearing. Seeing more of her backstory and how it shapes her present was a highlight, and it added depth to her already charming personality.

However, the book’s structure was a bit frustrating at times. The jumping between timelines, while ultimately serving the story, occasionally felt disjointed and made it harder to stay fully immersed. Additionally, some loose ends—such as the fate of Flora’s parents—left me wanting more closure. Perhaps these questions will be addressed in a future installment, but for now, they felt like unresolved threads.

Despite these minor issues, The Maid’s Secret remains a good read. The mystery keeps you engaged, the writing is smooth, and Molly’s perspective makes for an original and heartfelt narrative. While it may not be perfect, it’s a solid sequel that fans of The Maid will likely enjoy.

I was a big fan of the first Molly the Maid novel, but sadly she's lost a bit of her shine in this sequel. There's very little plot, and the whole thing feels like an excuse to recycle some of the characters' catchphrases - once charming, now feeling tired. Not for me, I'm afraid!

I have loved Molly the Maid since first encounter and have been eagerly awaiting this release. It did not disappoint! While the start is slow and the blended narrative very different, the reason quickly becomes apparent for the mystery and the ending races to its wonderful conclusion. Learning more about Molly’s Gran and hearing more from her directly really moved me in a way I wasn’t expecting. Just wonderful - the best I have yet read from Nita Prose. Looking forward to reading more!

***advance review copy received from NetGalley in return for an honest review***
If you’ve read the previous books in this series, you’ll know what to expect. This instalment sheds more light on Molly’s history and family background, and if you’ve read the recent Christmas novella this very much picks up right where that left off.
I’d say this book has less of a mystery to it than perhaps the others do, but it’s still an enjoyable read and very much in the same gentle tone as the preceding books.

Molly the maid is back in the final instalment of the series. A fake Fabergé egg which Molly owns is revealed to be a precious antique worth millions. However, it is stolen! Molly starts looking for clues. Her late Gran’s diary, holds the secret.

This book was bitter sweet for me. I was so excited to read another Molly book as she is one of my all time favourite characters. However, I’m so sad as this is the last one! 😭

It was an easy and enjoyable read. It gave me all the cozy feels and I like how everything tied up in the end for Molly. If you’re a fan of the series, I think you’ll enjoy this one!

Thank you Harper Collins and Netgalley for a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed the first two novels in the series but struggled with this one. The whole diary sections from Molly’s grandmother just didn’t hold my interest and I found it hard to keep engaged with this book. I’m sure others will love it, but it wasn’t for me. Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collins UK, Harper Fiction and the author for the chance to review.

Wednesday 5th March 🛎️

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…

I have absolutely loved all of the Molly the Maid books and this newest addition is no exception. Molly is a fabulous character and I loved seeing her personality develop over the 4 books in the series.
I hope we get to see her again somewhen 🤞🏻

In this third book about Molly the maid, we find out more about her relationship, her Gran’s background and childhood, and all about Gran’s secrets.
Another mystery has taken place in the hotel, so all the same characters as well as some new ones all have a role to play.
Thanks to #NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book ahead of publication in exchange for an honest review.

A gripping read that had me on the edge of my seat from start the finish. The pacing was very well done and I was always excited to pick it up and read.