I liked Nita Prose’s first two mysteries featuring Molly the Maid, The Maid and The Mystery Guest. Molly works at the Regency Grand Hotel. When her Gran died, Molly lost the person who understood her worldview. Molly sees things a little differently than other people, and sometimes needs clues as to what’s happening. But, I think I’m finished after reading the novella, The Mistletoe Mystery. I’ve appreciated Molly’s viewpoint since it is different, but I’m tired of a view that doesn’t trust anyone.
It’s December, and Molly’s Gram always made the Christmas holidays special, beginning with Advent. There was a special gift for Molly every day beginning December 1. Although Molly’s boyfriend, Juan Manual, does everything he can to make the holidays special, Molly worries that his love for her won’t last.
Juan seems to be putting in extra time at work, and he seems very attentive to some of the guests. Now, Molly worries that there’s something wrong, something off about Juan and their relationship.
I’ll admit other reviewers loved this, and thought it was a perfect little Christmas mystery. I was just too exasperated that Molly couldn’t see the love that was right in front of her face. The Mistletoe Mystery just wasn’t for me.
Nita Prose’s website is https://www.nitaprose.com/
The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose. Ballantine, 2024. ISBN 9780593875445 (hardcover), 128p.
FTC Full Disclosure – I received a galley from the publisher through NetGalley, with no expectation of a positive review.
