I have been a huge fan of the Molly the Maid series by Nita Prose, plus a huge fan of the Christmas season and The Mistletoe Mystery novella scratches both itches in such an amazing way. The novella is a wonderful dive into the lives of Molly and Juan in a unique Christmas love story.
Molly Gray has always loved the holidays. When Molly was a child, her gran went to great lengths to make the season merry and bright, full of cherished traditions. The first few Christmases without Gran were hard on Molly, but this year, her beloved boyfriend and fellow festive spirit, Juan Manuel, is intent on making the season Molly’s mofinst joyful yet.
But when a Secret Santa gift exchange at the Regency Grand Hotel raises questions about who Molly can and cannot trust, she dives headfirst into solving her most consequential—and personal—mystery yet. Molly has a bad feeling about things, and she starts to wonder: has she yet again mistaken a frog for a prince?
The Mistletoe Mystery delightfully blends the Molly the Maid series with the holiday season with misunderstandings and heartfelt romance. Getting a glimpse into the dynamic between Molly and Juan is endearing and adds depth to the series as they navigate their relationship. Nita Prose weaves elements of suspense and warmth in a novella that doesn’t have to take away from any future installment of the book series. Prose gives us fans a little extra in such an endearing way.
While some might view this novella as a departure from the original series, but The Mistletoe Mystery offers a refreshing break from any higher stakes mystery we might see in The Maid or The Mystery Guest. It serves as a perfect seasonal short story that captures the essence of Christmas magic and reminds us of the power of love during the special time of year.
The Mistletoe Mystery captivated us by its enchanting storyline filled with red herrings and the usual wonderful characters created by Prose. The heartwarming moments, surprises and mystery leaves a lasting impression on any fan of this series.
The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose is a great additional story that serves as a side-quest of sorts to the main series. While The Maid and The Mystery Guest had much bigger mysteries to solve, The Mistletoe Mystery gives us a heartwarming story based around two of our favorite characters that serves as a great Christmastime read. Any fan of Molly the Maid should give this novella a read this coming holiday season.
The Mistletoe Mystery hits bookstores everywhere on October 1, 2024 from Ballantine Books. Pre-order the audiobook from Libro.fm and support local bookstores.
