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Scottish Highlands #3
Dressed to Kilt
The national bestselling author of Hooked on Ewe is back with a mysterious murder that leaves the Scottish village of Glenkillen shaken and stirred...
Winter is leaving the residents of Glenkillen snowbound, but Eden isn’t about to let the weather dampen her spirits. With only a little time left in Scotland, she’s determined to make the most of it—starting with attending a fancy whisky tasting with local looker Leith Cameron. But her classy date turns into a major party foul after a woman is found drowned in one of the vats of alcohol.
Eden immediately steps in as a Special Constable to help solve the case, but her investigation turns sour when she realizes that the killer could be somehow connected to her own Scottish heritage. Now, in order to find the proof she needs to put the murderer behind bars, she’ll have to take a shot at unearthing her family’s past—before she herself winds up buried...
Winter is leaving the residents of Glenkillen snowbound, but Eden isn’t about to let the weather dampen her spirits. With only a little time left in Scotland, she’s determined to make the most of it—starting with attending a fancy whisky tasting with local looker Leith Cameron. But her classy date turns into a major party foul after a woman is found drowned in one of the vats of alcohol.
Eden immediately steps in as a Special Constable to help solve the case, but her investigation turns sour when she realizes that the killer could be somehow connected to her own Scottish heritage. Now, in order to find the proof she needs to put the murderer behind bars, she’ll have to take a shot at unearthing her family’s past—before she herself winds up buried...
304 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 5, 2016
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Hannah Reed
12 books332 followersBestselling, award-winning author Deb Baker writes the hilarious Gertie Johnson mystery series set in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. A native Yooper herself, Deb brings her blend of humor and sass to everything she writes, including mysteries written under her pen name Hannah Reed.
In addition to the Yooper mysteries, Deb/Hannah also penned a doll collecting series, beekeeping mysteries, and a Scottish Highland trilogy.
In addition to the Yooper mysteries, Deb/Hannah also penned a doll collecting series, beekeeping mysteries, and a Scottish Highland trilogy.
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July 20, 2019
Dressed to Kilt by Hannah Reed was just a perfect cozy mystery to listen to while walking. The narrator did an excellent job throughout the story and the plot kept me listening long past my walk on many days. I look forward to more in this series.
July 20, 2018
I really enjoyed this book, but sadly, I think this is the last book in the series (I hope I'm wrong!!!). Nice mystery that tied the past to the present and gave our protagonist some closure. A+
July 5, 2016
I adore Hannah Reed's A Scottish Highlands Mystery Series. Book three Dressed To Kilt was spectacular and had all the warm and fuzzy feels along with a two truly great mysteries. Today is the release date and the perfect day for a winter Scottish get away! Eden Eliot main character is one I could truly relate too and her cast of amazing Scottish friends and foes made for a believable and great dynamic through out this series. I hate to give spoilers so I will only say this, my wish from the very start of book one comes true at the end of book three. This trilogy is one of my favorites and one I can honestly recommend.
November 11, 2021
This is my favorite so far from the series! I loved how this mystery intertwined Eden and her lineage, and it felt less rushed then the second book. It seems like this was supposed to be the last book but the writer continued on and I'm glad she did because I want more! I want more of the inspector too! I love Eden and his relationship. I just really enjoyed this book!
April 21, 2023
Ehhh it was okay
March 17, 2023
The gist: The third installment in Hannah Reed’s stellar Scottish Highlands Mystery Series, this book revolves around a murder at a whiskey distillery at a grand family estate. Say no more—you had me at whiskey! Our intrepid American sleuth, Eden Elliot, is at it again. This time she must find out who drowned a woman in a vat of whiskey—and why they had to ruin all that good hooch!!! That’s a whole crime all onto itself if you ask me. Either way, our leading lady must solve this mystery before her tourist visa expires. While the clock is ticking, her quest gets even harder when she discovers the head matriarch of the distillery had alternative motives for beckoning her to the fancy whiskey tasting event—and it all ties back to Eden’s estranged father.
What I liked: As always, Hannah Reed delivers a most charming mystery in the gorgeous village of Glenkillen and surrounding countryside estates. Oh how I love Scottish mysteries filled with rolling snow-covered hills and quaint villages. I highly recommend listening to this on audio because the narrator has the best Scottish accent, and the lyrical lilt of the male voices make me think of swoony Jamie from Outlander. Such fun!
Thoughts on the pacing: There is a LOT of intrigue going on here. I couldn’t stop listening until all the clues were uncovered. Why would someone want to off the head matriarch’s sickly, mousey assistant? Who’s leaving her threats? What does this all have to do with Eden’s mysteriously missing father—the man who abandoned her and her dying mother so long ago? And will she ever solve this case and maybe get her smooch on with her love interest before she getting shipped back to America? Will this series continue when she leaves? But she can’t leave because she just adopted an orphaned cat!!! So many questions!
What irked me: I think authors need to get a little more imaginative with their murder victims when they revolve their stories around beer and whiskey joints. Without fail, the body gets found in a vat or barrel. It’s getting a little old, folks. Let’s think outside the box…or barrel, I should say.
Overall: This is a quality series for lovers of Scottish mysteries! It’s always nice to have go-to authors like Hannah Reed, Melinda Mullet and Paige Shelton when you’re in the mood for a Celtic-themed whodunnit!
What I liked: As always, Hannah Reed delivers a most charming mystery in the gorgeous village of Glenkillen and surrounding countryside estates. Oh how I love Scottish mysteries filled with rolling snow-covered hills and quaint villages. I highly recommend listening to this on audio because the narrator has the best Scottish accent, and the lyrical lilt of the male voices make me think of swoony Jamie from Outlander. Such fun!
Thoughts on the pacing: There is a LOT of intrigue going on here. I couldn’t stop listening until all the clues were uncovered. Why would someone want to off the head matriarch’s sickly, mousey assistant? Who’s leaving her threats? What does this all have to do with Eden’s mysteriously missing father—the man who abandoned her and her dying mother so long ago? And will she ever solve this case and maybe get her smooch on with her love interest before she getting shipped back to America? Will this series continue when she leaves? But she can’t leave because she just adopted an orphaned cat!!! So many questions!
What irked me: I think authors need to get a little more imaginative with their murder victims when they revolve their stories around beer and whiskey joints. Without fail, the body gets found in a vat or barrel. It’s getting a little old, folks. Let’s think outside the box…or barrel, I should say.
Overall: This is a quality series for lovers of Scottish mysteries! It’s always nice to have go-to authors like Hannah Reed, Melinda Mullet and Paige Shelton when you’re in the mood for a Celtic-themed whodunnit!
July 5, 2016
A fun and a relaxing cozy mystery. I have not read the earlier books, but I was able to touch base with Ellen, Vicky, and other friends. Eden's tourist visa has two weeks left for her stay Glenkillen. She is surprised to receive an invitation to an exclusive whiskey tasting event. Arriving early for a tour of whiskey establishment. she finds the body of the hostess's companion in a vat of whiskey. The twists and turns the books takes will keep you wondering. Just as I felt I knew the killer. the books take another turn and are completely different. I was surprised. I plan on reading the earlier books as it is a winner.
Disclosure: I received a free copy from Berkley Publishing Group through NetGalley for an honest review. I would like to thank them for this opportunity to read and review the book. The opinions expressed are my own.
Disclosure: I received a free copy from Berkley Publishing Group through NetGalley for an honest review. I would like to thank them for this opportunity to read and review the book. The opinions expressed are my own.
July 5, 2016
DRESSED TO KILT is the perfect installment to this wonderful series.
Eden Elliott, the protagonist in this series, is facing the end of her tourist visa, and coming to grips with the fact she has to leave Scotland. But before that happens, you know author Hannah Reed has to give Eden one more murder to solve. And this one is a doozy!
Hannah Reed once again gives her readers a story as strong as Scottish stout. AS with the first two books in the Scottish Highland Mysteries, DRESSED TO KILT is a well plotted whodunit that’s leads the reader on a wonderfully mysterious journey to the truth of the who and the why of the murder.
Fans of Hannah Reed aka Deb Baker, are going to love DRESSED TO KILT, as will new readers to the series.
Eden Elliott, the protagonist in this series, is facing the end of her tourist visa, and coming to grips with the fact she has to leave Scotland. But before that happens, you know author Hannah Reed has to give Eden one more murder to solve. And this one is a doozy!
Hannah Reed once again gives her readers a story as strong as Scottish stout. AS with the first two books in the Scottish Highland Mysteries, DRESSED TO KILT is a well plotted whodunit that’s leads the reader on a wonderfully mysterious journey to the truth of the who and the why of the murder.
Fans of Hannah Reed aka Deb Baker, are going to love DRESSED TO KILT, as will new readers to the series.
July 16, 2017
An enjoyable murder mystery serves us up death in a distillery. With snow, a female American Special Constable seeking her family connections, and the odd handsome Scots man in a kilt (aren't they all?). If you like cosy mysteries in interesting locations, you'll like this one.
I downloaded an ARC from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.
I downloaded an ARC from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.
June 20, 2018
Winter is settling into the Scottish Highlands, and Eden’s time in Glenkillen is coming to a close, which has put her into a bit of a melancholy state. But another mystery begins when Leith and Eden compare invitations to an exclusive private whiskey tasting; each invitation saying it came from the other. Eden immediately turns on her investigative hat, discovering the owner of the distillery was a close friend of Eden’s paternal grandfather. Knowing Eden doesn’t care much for the Elliot side of the family, Bridie contrived a reason for Eden to visit her, but she also reveals she’s the subject of an anonymous threat. And when a dead body shows up in a vat of whiskey, it’s time for Eden and Inspector Jameson to discover the truths hidden deep within the local families.
Knowing that this is Eden’s last adventure in Glenkillen, I went into Dressed to Kilt feeling a bit melancholy myself. Eden spends much of her time reflecting on the friends and life she’s made for herself and how she’s changed over the past five-and-a-half months, as well as where her life back home is heading. Luckily a good mystery, involving the unfortunate death of a local, keeps Eden occupied.
The mystery this time around was just as exciting as in the previous two books. It was clear from the beginning that more was going on than the death of a local servant. I did make a few correct guesses as to some of the background behind the whys, but was off-base on other aspects. I love that I couldn’t figure it all out. The death leads Eden to discovering more about her estranged father and his family, something Eden has been avoiding since she was a young girl. The results are cathartic, even if Eden is unwilling to admit that she needed to go through it.
I did have a couple negatives with Dressed to Kilt: Eden is shut out of the case midway through the story. Her hurt is compounded when she discovers her friends (both home and in Glenkillen) hiding truths and manipulating her to discover more about her father’s family. I didn’t like the disconnect Eden had with her friends - especially as this is the final book; I wanted them to work cohesively and enjoy their time together. Additionally, the whole romantic piece was a let down. The will-they-won’t-they was exciting, but Eden’s wishy-washy attitude over both the Inspector and Leith fell flat for me.
Once again, I was absolutely blown away by Angela Dawe’s performance. She comes across as a cast of dozens. Her voices are so genuine. She pulls off sexy Scottish male, the nosey, annoying American, an elderly Scottish woman, etc. It’s all so vivid and enhances the story. I can pick up the audiobook at any point and know exactly who is speaking as if I was watching a show and seeing the characters on TV.
In the end, I really wish the Scottish Highland Mysteries was more than a trilogy. I want to know what becomes of Eden Elliot and the fall out from the discoveries she uncovered over the course of Dressed to Kilt. But overall, this is a wonderful series, with exciting stories, that are doled out at a pace that is as enjoyable as sitting by the hearth and enjoying a cuppa. The detailed descriptions of scenery, culinary treats, town folks, etc. bring the town of Glenkillen to life, and following Eden as she explores and learns is engrossing.
My Ratings: Story: B Narration: A+
Review copy provided by Tantor Audio.
Knowing that this is Eden’s last adventure in Glenkillen, I went into Dressed to Kilt feeling a bit melancholy myself. Eden spends much of her time reflecting on the friends and life she’s made for herself and how she’s changed over the past five-and-a-half months, as well as where her life back home is heading. Luckily a good mystery, involving the unfortunate death of a local, keeps Eden occupied.
The mystery this time around was just as exciting as in the previous two books. It was clear from the beginning that more was going on than the death of a local servant. I did make a few correct guesses as to some of the background behind the whys, but was off-base on other aspects. I love that I couldn’t figure it all out. The death leads Eden to discovering more about her estranged father and his family, something Eden has been avoiding since she was a young girl. The results are cathartic, even if Eden is unwilling to admit that she needed to go through it.
I did have a couple negatives with Dressed to Kilt: Eden is shut out of the case midway through the story. Her hurt is compounded when she discovers her friends (both home and in Glenkillen) hiding truths and manipulating her to discover more about her father’s family. I didn’t like the disconnect Eden had with her friends - especially as this is the final book; I wanted them to work cohesively and enjoy their time together. Additionally, the whole romantic piece was a let down. The will-they-won’t-they was exciting, but Eden’s wishy-washy attitude over both the Inspector and Leith fell flat for me.
Once again, I was absolutely blown away by Angela Dawe’s performance. She comes across as a cast of dozens. Her voices are so genuine. She pulls off sexy Scottish male, the nosey, annoying American, an elderly Scottish woman, etc. It’s all so vivid and enhances the story. I can pick up the audiobook at any point and know exactly who is speaking as if I was watching a show and seeing the characters on TV.
In the end, I really wish the Scottish Highland Mysteries was more than a trilogy. I want to know what becomes of Eden Elliot and the fall out from the discoveries she uncovered over the course of Dressed to Kilt. But overall, this is a wonderful series, with exciting stories, that are doled out at a pace that is as enjoyable as sitting by the hearth and enjoying a cuppa. The detailed descriptions of scenery, culinary treats, town folks, etc. bring the town of Glenkillen to life, and following Eden as she explores and learns is engrossing.
My Ratings: Story: B Narration: A+
Review copy provided by Tantor Audio.
September 13, 2019
Grand Mystery
Another grand mystery set in the Scottish Highlands with lots of well described locations, well defined characters, and mysteries galore as Special Constable (that’s volunteer) Eden is invited to a whisky tasting and finds murder.
Another grand mystery set in the Scottish Highlands with lots of well described locations, well defined characters, and mysteries galore as Special Constable (that’s volunteer) Eden is invited to a whisky tasting and finds murder.
March 30, 2022
A great cozy mystery series set in the Highlands of Scotland.
November 6, 2020
A fun cozy mystery.
July 29, 2016
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Dressed to Kilt
A Scottish Highlands Mystery, Book #3
By Hannah Reed
ISBN9780425265840
Author’s website: http://www.debbakerbooks.com/
Brought to you by OBS Reviewer Daniele
Synopsis:
Winter is leaving the residents of Glenkillen snowbound, but Eden isn’t about to let the weather dampen her spirits. With only a little time left in Scotland, she’s determined to make the most of it—starting with attending a fancy whisky tasting with local looker Leith Cameron. But her classy date turns into a major party foul after a woman is found drowned in one of the vats of alcohol.
Eden immediately steps in as a Special Constable to help solve the case, but her investigation turns sour when she realizes that the killer could be somehow connected to her own Scottish heritage. Now, in order to find the proof she needs to put the murderer behind bars, she’ll have to take a shot at unearthing her family’s past—before she herself winds up buried.
Review:
Dressed to Kilt, the third installment in the Scottish Highlands Mystery series, is as smooth as fine whisky with just enough twists and turns to be served on the rocks.
Aspiring romance author Eden Elliott’s six month tourist visa is about to expire, and she will have to go back home to Chicago mere days before Christmas. She thinks she will be able to enjoy her remaining time in the Scottish Highlands at leisure, starting with a local distillery’s whisky tasting, but the heavy snowfall and a body found drowned in a vat of whisky throw kinks in her plans. Called upon in her role as special volunteer constable by DI Jamieson, she is to investigate reclusive Henrietta McCloud’s death. At first, it seems that no one really has much of a motive to kill the distillery owner Bridie Dougal’s assistant, and the more Eden looks into things, the less headway she seems to make. Bridie’s son and daughter-in-law, Henrietta’s sister and nephew, and Bridie’s very distant relative are all on Eden’s radar. When Katie Taylor, the caterer for the tasting, is attacked in what initially looks like a home invasion gone wrong, and someone attempts to attack Eden, she knows she must be close to finding the answers. Secrets are revealed leading the investigation straight to Eden’s own past.
I really like the Scottish Highlands Mystery series. It is witty, has great relatable characters, and the Scotland backdrop is dreamy. However, even though Dressed to Kilt starts off at a quick pace, I felt dragged down by Eden’s whining about her visa. I would totally feel the same as Eden if I was in her position, and I know that the expiration is central to Eden’s story, but it got old quickly. I think part of why I enjoy the series is because Eden and I have a lot in common, and I sure hope that I am not guilty of whining…too much. About two thirds of the way through the story really picks up, and it builds to an exciting climax and satisfying resolution, both for the mystery surrounding Henrietta’s demise and Eden’s history.
Hannah Reed does an excellent job of drawing personable characters, full of Scottish warmth and character, and I would be proud to call any of them friends. And camaraderie is what I feel for Eden and her adopted home. Reed’s descriptions of the village and landscape make me want to hop on a plane and abandon my stateside home. It is wonderful to be an armchair traveler though I hope to make it to Scotland someday. All of the supporting characters play significant roles in Eden’s life, including cats and dogs. The characters central to Henrietta’s mystery are not as likeable, although are we really supposed to like murder suspects? But, they, too, are all vital to the story. American cousin Janet is particularly unsavory, so much so that I rooted for her to be the bad guy. I especially enjoyed the emphasis on Eden’s family and history this time around. Readers will be happy for her to find some peace.
Dressed to Kilt is a first-rate entry in this Scottish cozy series, and I hope there are many more adventures to share with Eden. I recommend it to all cozy readers.
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review as part of their ongoing blog tour*
Dressed to Kilt
A Scottish Highlands Mystery, Book #3
By Hannah Reed
ISBN9780425265840
Author’s website: http://www.debbakerbooks.com/
Brought to you by OBS Reviewer Daniele
Synopsis:
Winter is leaving the residents of Glenkillen snowbound, but Eden isn’t about to let the weather dampen her spirits. With only a little time left in Scotland, she’s determined to make the most of it—starting with attending a fancy whisky tasting with local looker Leith Cameron. But her classy date turns into a major party foul after a woman is found drowned in one of the vats of alcohol.
Eden immediately steps in as a Special Constable to help solve the case, but her investigation turns sour when she realizes that the killer could be somehow connected to her own Scottish heritage. Now, in order to find the proof she needs to put the murderer behind bars, she’ll have to take a shot at unearthing her family’s past—before she herself winds up buried.
Review:
Dressed to Kilt, the third installment in the Scottish Highlands Mystery series, is as smooth as fine whisky with just enough twists and turns to be served on the rocks.
Aspiring romance author Eden Elliott’s six month tourist visa is about to expire, and she will have to go back home to Chicago mere days before Christmas. She thinks she will be able to enjoy her remaining time in the Scottish Highlands at leisure, starting with a local distillery’s whisky tasting, but the heavy snowfall and a body found drowned in a vat of whisky throw kinks in her plans. Called upon in her role as special volunteer constable by DI Jamieson, she is to investigate reclusive Henrietta McCloud’s death. At first, it seems that no one really has much of a motive to kill the distillery owner Bridie Dougal’s assistant, and the more Eden looks into things, the less headway she seems to make. Bridie’s son and daughter-in-law, Henrietta’s sister and nephew, and Bridie’s very distant relative are all on Eden’s radar. When Katie Taylor, the caterer for the tasting, is attacked in what initially looks like a home invasion gone wrong, and someone attempts to attack Eden, she knows she must be close to finding the answers. Secrets are revealed leading the investigation straight to Eden’s own past.
I really like the Scottish Highlands Mystery series. It is witty, has great relatable characters, and the Scotland backdrop is dreamy. However, even though Dressed to Kilt starts off at a quick pace, I felt dragged down by Eden’s whining about her visa. I would totally feel the same as Eden if I was in her position, and I know that the expiration is central to Eden’s story, but it got old quickly. I think part of why I enjoy the series is because Eden and I have a lot in common, and I sure hope that I am not guilty of whining…too much. About two thirds of the way through the story really picks up, and it builds to an exciting climax and satisfying resolution, both for the mystery surrounding Henrietta’s demise and Eden’s history.
Hannah Reed does an excellent job of drawing personable characters, full of Scottish warmth and character, and I would be proud to call any of them friends. And camaraderie is what I feel for Eden and her adopted home. Reed’s descriptions of the village and landscape make me want to hop on a plane and abandon my stateside home. It is wonderful to be an armchair traveler though I hope to make it to Scotland someday. All of the supporting characters play significant roles in Eden’s life, including cats and dogs. The characters central to Henrietta’s mystery are not as likeable, although are we really supposed to like murder suspects? But, they, too, are all vital to the story. American cousin Janet is particularly unsavory, so much so that I rooted for her to be the bad guy. I especially enjoyed the emphasis on Eden’s family and history this time around. Readers will be happy for her to find some peace.
Dressed to Kilt is a first-rate entry in this Scottish cozy series, and I hope there are many more adventures to share with Eden. I recommend it to all cozy readers.
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review as part of their ongoing blog tour*
July 15, 2016
Dollycas’s Thoughts
Author Eden Elliott’s time in Glenkillen, Scotland is drawing to close. She has been invited to a whisky tasting with Leith Cameron. The date totally goes off track when a body is found in a vat during a tour of the warehouse. Eden is called upon in her Special Constable status to work the case. When the investigation leads to a bit of her own heritage she and others believe she could be in danger. To solve the crime secrets may be revealed, secrets Eden had wished would stay secret.
Hannah Reed has given us another fantastic story. A story that goes full circle as many secrets are revealed – Secrets of Eden’s family and secrets about her journey to the Scottish Highlands.
Eden is a wonderful character. She has embraced her time in Scotland meeting new people and trying new things. Yes, she may have distant relatives there but that was not her purpose in coming. She wanted to write the best stories she could, set in the highlands and when her best friend suggested she go there she knew it was the right decision. Eden has grown so much since she has arrived. She is much more confident and that shows in her daily life and in her her writing.
All the characters the author gives us are unique and realistic. The imagery she has created with her words makes the area come alive. Picturing the winter days there was so easy.
The story had such a great flow, not too slow, not too fast, just right. There were plenty of twists and some puzzling clues.
Each story in this series takes us off on a fabulous adventure. The characters are so appealing, I love the lilt of the language and the humor sprinkled throughout. I will never get to actually travel to Scotland but Hannah Reed has transported me there virtually three times and I hope she gets the chance to take us back there again soon.
Each story reads well as a stand alone, but for maximum enjoyment you need to escape into all three.
Author Eden Elliott’s time in Glenkillen, Scotland is drawing to close. She has been invited to a whisky tasting with Leith Cameron. The date totally goes off track when a body is found in a vat during a tour of the warehouse. Eden is called upon in her Special Constable status to work the case. When the investigation leads to a bit of her own heritage she and others believe she could be in danger. To solve the crime secrets may be revealed, secrets Eden had wished would stay secret.
Hannah Reed has given us another fantastic story. A story that goes full circle as many secrets are revealed – Secrets of Eden’s family and secrets about her journey to the Scottish Highlands.
Eden is a wonderful character. She has embraced her time in Scotland meeting new people and trying new things. Yes, she may have distant relatives there but that was not her purpose in coming. She wanted to write the best stories she could, set in the highlands and when her best friend suggested she go there she knew it was the right decision. Eden has grown so much since she has arrived. She is much more confident and that shows in her daily life and in her her writing.
All the characters the author gives us are unique and realistic. The imagery she has created with her words makes the area come alive. Picturing the winter days there was so easy.
The story had such a great flow, not too slow, not too fast, just right. There were plenty of twists and some puzzling clues.
Each story in this series takes us off on a fabulous adventure. The characters are so appealing, I love the lilt of the language and the humor sprinkled throughout. I will never get to actually travel to Scotland but Hannah Reed has transported me there virtually three times and I hope she gets the chance to take us back there again soon.
Each story reads well as a stand alone, but for maximum enjoyment you need to escape into all three.
July 21, 2016
English review below.
Quanto mi piace questa serie! Confesso che invidio la protagonista, una scrittrice di romance, che si trasferisce in un villaggio delle Highlands scozzesi per redarre i suoi primi due libri... Qui è alle prese col problema del visto in scadenza e con un omicidio che si dimostrerà legato al padre. Devo dire che mi ero aspettata lo sviluppo finale, ma ho apprezzato lo stesso la lettura di questo libro. Spero solo che questa serie non cada sotto la scure della casa editrice...
How I love this series! I confess that I envy the heroine, a romance writer, who moves to a village in the Scottish Highlands to draft his first two books ... In this book she's grappling with the problem of the expiry of her visa and a murder that will prove linked to his father. I must say that I had expected the final development, but I appreciated the same reading of this book. I just hope that this series doesn't fall under the ax of the publisher ...
Quanto mi piace questa serie! Confesso che invidio la protagonista, una scrittrice di romance, che si trasferisce in un villaggio delle Highlands scozzesi per redarre i suoi primi due libri... Qui è alle prese col problema del visto in scadenza e con un omicidio che si dimostrerà legato al padre. Devo dire che mi ero aspettata lo sviluppo finale, ma ho apprezzato lo stesso la lettura di questo libro. Spero solo che questa serie non cada sotto la scure della casa editrice...
How I love this series! I confess that I envy the heroine, a romance writer, who moves to a village in the Scottish Highlands to draft his first two books ... In this book she's grappling with the problem of the expiry of her visa and a murder that will prove linked to his father. I must say that I had expected the final development, but I appreciated the same reading of this book. I just hope that this series doesn't fall under the ax of the publisher ...
July 18, 2016
3.5 stars
I really liked the first two books in the Scottish Highlands Mystery series, but this installment was hard to get into. Eden spends a good portion of the book whining about her visa expiring, and that got old. I understand that it is central to the subplot of the book, but still. The last third or so of the book really made up for this though. Once Eden finds a connection between the murder victim and her long gone father, the pace picks up, and I felt compelled to read as fast as I could. This is still a great series, and I hope that it continues for many more books.
**I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This did not influence my opinions here.**
I really liked the first two books in the Scottish Highlands Mystery series, but this installment was hard to get into. Eden spends a good portion of the book whining about her visa expiring, and that got old. I understand that it is central to the subplot of the book, but still. The last third or so of the book really made up for this though. Once Eden finds a connection between the murder victim and her long gone father, the pace picks up, and I felt compelled to read as fast as I could. This is still a great series, and I hope that it continues for many more books.
**I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This did not influence my opinions here.**
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July 1, 2016WOW! Another amazingly good read from Hannah Reed (Deb Baker.) This series is just getting better and better. Ms. Reed keeps all the plots and subplots twirling through the air with the grace and skill of a circus juggler. In DRESSED TO KILT, the genealogical search is equally important to, and, indeed, inextricably tied in with the search for the solution to a terrible murder. The characters are spot on, the location is heavenly (even in the snows of December,) and the plot line is original and convoluted. How I wish I had the next one to read RIGHT NOW!
The book was a gift from the author, but the opinions, fair and honest, are all mine.
The book was a gift from the author, but the opinions, fair and honest, are all mine.
August 4, 2016
This was a twisty, curvy, mystery that i enjoyed reading. Eden's is an excellent character that is fully developed in this story. It starts with a murder at a distillery and Eden's a special constable that was called to the case. Great character development, plot, mystery and detailed scenes. A must read.
July 14, 2018
Eden gets rather whiny in this one. She whines because her time is almost over, then she whines because she is no longer a special constable.
For the large number of women who write cozy mysteries, I am shocked at how weak some of their female characters are.
For the large number of women who write cozy mysteries, I am shocked at how weak some of their female characters are.
July 10, 2016
This was a pretty decent mystery, a bit hokey and unbelievable, but I enjoyed it.
May 7, 2017
If ye like yer books with a bounty o' Scottish dialect, then this cozy mystery might just be fer ye. Personally, I thought it was overkilt.
August 31, 2017
This series continued to get even better as I read this volume. I had always enjoyed the adventures of American born, romance novelist, Eden Elliott but this book ended just as I wanted it to. A classical romance ending filled with possibilities and even perhaps, a new romance blossoming.
Eden has lived for the past six months in Glenkillen, Scotland. The stay is about to end, when she is mysteriously invited to a coveted whiskey tasting. Why the Chieftain of the Dougal family would invite her was a mystery, however, Eden was attending with a happy attitude, and even a purpose...to keep the Chieftain safe! The ninety year old Bridie Dougal had received a threat, and Eden, a Voluntary Police Constable, was to keep an eye on Bridie.
When a death occurs, Eden is shaken but will pursue along with the Inspector and Constable Sean.
The action increases and the complexity does as well. Does this case have something to do with Eden's long deserted Father? Well, you will have to read the novel.
I was well pleased with the outcome and hope to see more books in this series.
Eden has lived for the past six months in Glenkillen, Scotland. The stay is about to end, when she is mysteriously invited to a coveted whiskey tasting. Why the Chieftain of the Dougal family would invite her was a mystery, however, Eden was attending with a happy attitude, and even a purpose...to keep the Chieftain safe! The ninety year old Bridie Dougal had received a threat, and Eden, a Voluntary Police Constable, was to keep an eye on Bridie.
When a death occurs, Eden is shaken but will pursue along with the Inspector and Constable Sean.
The action increases and the complexity does as well. Does this case have something to do with Eden's long deserted Father? Well, you will have to read the novel.
I was well pleased with the outcome and hope to see more books in this series.
June 3, 2019
2019 bk 185. This series is growing on me - I'm enjoying each book more than the last. Eden Elliott is near to the end of her six month visit to Scotland and all of her new friends seem to be conspiring behind her back. In the midst of a snowstorm that would have shut down my home town, Eden and Leith attend a whiskey tasting at a small firm. The elderly owner of the first shocks Eden when she says that she knew Eden's Scottish grandfather very well - and that he was from a village not far from Glenkillen. Needing to escape the woman for a bit, she takes a private tour in the 'factory' only to find the body of Bridie's companion in a whiskey barrel. From there things get interesting. This novel, more than the others, is consumed with secrets. From family secrets to zipped lips in the pub and no emails from her Chicago friend, Eden is bewildered and befuddled. Hannah Reed does an excellent job of wrapping up all of the lose ends of this novel. I do hope there will be more in the series.
August 16, 2018
In Dressed to Kilt by Hannah Reed, Eden Elliott is nearing the date of her six- month stay in Glenkillen, Scotland. She is surprised to get an invitation to a highly exclusive whiskey tasting at the distillery owned by Bridie Dougal, chieftain of her branch of the Dougal family. But when Eden meets Bridie the day before the tasting, she is disturbed to find that Bridie knew Eden’s grandfather and wants to talk about him and Eden’s father. Eden harbors a lot of anger towards her dad, who never returned home from Scotland when Eden was six, just as her mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
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February 18, 2022
Eden Elliott gets an invitation to a whiskey tasting at a local distillery, but before the event she gets asked to visit the distillery owner, Bridie Dougal. It seems she got a threatening note & wants Eden to unofficially investigate. Then during a tour of the facility at the tasting a woman is found drowned in one of the vats. It's Bridie's secretary, Henrietta. The investigation delves into the woman's past & even touches on the Elliott clan & Eden's father who had abandoned her family when she was 6. A local woman & Eden dig deep until they too are threatened. Decent mystery but not as interesting as the first 2. It was definitely plotted to answer questions about Eden's father, but I felt it all was a bit of a stretch.
March 22, 2020
Eden is due to leave Scotland before Christmas because her visa is set to expire. In the meantime, she and Leith Cameron have been invited to a wine tasting. While at the wine tasting Eden discovers the body of the owner's companion drowned in a vat of wine. In addition to trying to solve the murder, Eden is being forced to face the fact that her father was from a village near where she has been living. She has deep seated feelings about her father's abandonment of her and her mother who was quite ill and she does NOT want to have any contact with his family.
Ultimate Popsugar 2020 - 1st book you choose with eyes closed
Ultimate Popsugar 2020 - 1st book you choose with eyes closed
October 2, 2020
I think this might be my favourite book in this series so far. Hannah Reed has really found her rhythm writing all of the regular main characters and then adding new ones in on top. The plot was intriguing and tight and really fit with the rest of the series' narrative. I had no idea who the murderer was until the very end and I loved all of the twists and turns that got us to that point. The in depth exploration of Eden's family was well placed at this point in the series. I felt all warm and fuzzy inside when I got to the ending too. The epitome of a cozy mystery. I can't wait to see where Eden's next adventure takes me.
August 20, 2023
I really, really, really like these characters though I'm angsting over the possibility / no possibility of romance...but that's just the happily ever after in me wanting her way. :-) Eden Elliott is back to sleuthing, now acting as a special constable (volunteer police position) so she's in the thick of all the action. Of course, there's a murder to solve and her time in Scotland is running out. A really good mystery plot, plus the added bonus of some Elliott family history to work through, made this impossible to put down. Now I'm ready to dive into the fourth (and last, sob!) book in the series.
August 7, 2018
I am so very sad to be leaving the Scottish Highlands. These books have been some of my favorite cozies. This one in particular was a fun, but sad, mystery. There were a finite number of suspects, and no surprises jumping out of nowhere at the end. But the really great part of this book is all the references to genealogy research, all the descriptions of winter in the Highlands, and all the characters who are such very special people. Such a fun read. I'll be looking for lots more from this author!
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