I received a free copy of, Murder at a Scottish Christmas, by Traci Hall, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is book 6 in A Scottish Shire Mystery book series. Paislee thought it would be a fairly quiet, Christmas. Paislee is waiting for her home to be finally finished, and is ready to host a party, when someone is murdered. Now Paislee has a murder to solve. This was a nice cozy mystery set in beautiful Scotland.

I am so happy to visit Scotland again--and my favorite yarn knitter, Paislee Shaw, in this latest installment of the Scottish Shire Mystery series. Murder at a Scottish Christmas, book #6, is a warm cozy glimpse into life in a small seaside town during the holiday season. The characters are life-like, the town of Nairn is scenic and cozy. The hunt for is on when Paislee's best friend's brother is shot during the fireworks--making for a twisty mystery.
I have loved every book in the series.

Thank you #NetGalley, #KensingtonCozies #TraciHall for granting my request for an ARC to read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Recommended for all mystery lovers!

I was looking forward to spending time with Paislee at Christmas, and the parts that had Paislee enjoying Christmas, her family and remodeled home were the best part of this book.
The middle with all the unanswered questions about McCormac’s death and the missing or sick puppies dragged a bit. I wasn’t convinced that Amelia wasn’t using Paislee.
My feelings about it softened at the end. Paislee gets to be a hero.
The tale was good but didn’t hit high marks for me. It may be entirely your cup of tea. The book could be read as a stand-alone because there is good introduction to main characters and of course full introduction to the new people introduced for the story.
Thanks to Netgalley and Kensington for the opportunity to read this book.

3.5/5 ⭐️
Paislee is back in her next mystery investigating the murder of a man at a New Year’s party.

I really like the characters and setting in this series. Normally, I feel like there is more sleuthing about the murder but this one was more about the dogs, which led to the murder. I found puppy smuggling a weird take but maybe that is more of a thing overseas! I felt like the last one was similar - a lot more searching for a tangential thing rather than sleuthing about the murder. Hopefully, the next one will see Paislee doing more detecting! It was still an easy to read enjoyable cozy mystery.

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was another wonderful installment in the Scottish Shire series. Amelia Henry works as a receptionist at the police station and part time at Paislee's yarn shop. Amelia's brother McCormac comes home for a visit, driving an expensive car, flashing money, and gifting expensive pedigree puppies. When McCormac is shot and killed under cover of the New Years Eve fireworks, Amelia begs Paislee to help find his killer. There are plenty of suspects. including McCormac's many girlfriends and a few of his unsavory friends/associates. When Amelia disappears, Paislee enlists the help of handsome DI Zeffer and sparks fly - which might prove interesting in the next book!

It might be Christmas time, but that doesn't stop crime from happening. Paislee is in the thick of things when her friend asks for help in solving her brothers murder. Plus there is something going on with the puppies that were gifted as Christmas presents. Is everything connected? Or is it all a coincidence?

Murder At A Scottish Christmas is an excellent addition to Hall's A Scottish Shire Mystery series. I enjoyed the mysteries, the danger and suspense, the characters, the setting, and the possibilty of DI Zeffer.
Highly recommend this book and series.

Many thanks to Kensington Publishing and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias or favor or expectation.

Murder at a Scottish Christmas is book #6 in the A Scottish Shire Mystery series by Traci Hall.

Paislee just wants to be in her home to celebrate the holidays and spend time with family and friends. But when a friend’s brother is killed, she promises to help solve the murder. There is so much that I love about this book - the characters, the friendships, the holidays, puppies, and the Scottish setting. There is a bonus knitting project at the end. I enjoy learning about Scotland and traditions in each book.

Thank you to the author, Kensington Books, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Paislee Shaw, owner of a knit shop, single mother of almost-thirteen Brody, loving granddaughter to Angus and a support to her friends in tough times is deliriously happy to be back in her home for New Year. She's planned an open house for New Year's day and has invited all her friends, including Amelia, who works part-time in the knit shop. Amelia will be bringing her brother, McCormac who's visiting for the holiday. Everyone's enjoying Hogmanay(New Year's Eve) in the town square and looking forward to the fireworks at midnight. Sadly, the explosions muffle another sound -that of a gunshot that kills McCormac. Amelia enlists Paislee to help her discover his killer. McCormac was a wheeler-dealer with a criminal history but he came to town in in a flashy car bringing pedigreed puppies as gifts for family and friends. Amelia want to believe he had put his past behind him although mounting evidence seems to indicate otherwise. Paislee and Amelia put themselves in grave danger in attempting to find the killer and when Amelia disappears Paislee has to call in DI Zeffer to find her friend.
The action is fast-paced, the characters well-drawn and the mystery keeps you guessing. Throw in Paislee's romantic life and a message from her estranged mother and you have another great entry in the series.
Thanks to Netgalley and Kensington for the ARC.

Paislee Shaw owns Cashmere Crush, a yarn shop in Scotland. She lives with her young son Brody, her Grandpa, and their Scottish terrier Wallace. Since a pipe burst in her home leaving her with an unusable house, she's been staying in her best friend Lydia's condo. But it's the holidays, and she wants to be back in her own home for Christmas. But it can't be done until the repairs are finished -- so she'll just have to make do.

So she decides to have Christmas dinner at a local hotel, and invites her friend, police receptionist, Amelia Henry, to join her. Amelia shows up with her brother McCormac, who's come from Ireland to see her. It's obvious he's more than a little drunk, it's no hardship when he leaves early.

Fortunately, Lydia was able to offer incentive to the workers and Paislee is thrilled with her new kitchen. So much so, she'll be able to offer the traditional buffet feast to friends and family. But Hogmanay night -- New Year's Eve -- McCormac collapses, and everyone thinks he's just drunk. Except he's not. And now Amelia wants Paislee to find out who did this to McCormac, because she's been placed on leave from the station due to McCormac being her brother. Can Paislee find the killer? Or will it be something else that leads her to the truth?...

This is the sixth book in the series and I've enjoyed them all. The first one was a tad confusing, with the Scottish dialect, but I've picked up on what the words mean in English, so it's a breeze to get through (Scotland, here I come!). There are two plots in this tale -- one, the death of McCormac, and two, the pups that he gave to his sister and family as Christmas presents. I will say no more on the subject, as giving too much away (what I've said in the beginning is done early on), and I will not spoil the book for others.

Paislee tries to keep out of the investigation, but Amelia is desperate on two counts, and unfortunately, Paislee is drawn in once again to a murder investigation. There is also the problem of Hamish, who wants to keep seeing Paislee, and DI Zeffer, who is causing problems for her in more ways than one.

The clues are there along the way, but not easy to find; I appreciate this as I love nothing more than working my brain to put the puzzle together to find answers. The murderer is indeed a surprise; again, another thing I truly enjoyed. The ending comes together beautifully, and I will say that I hope things go in the direction that I think they are leading to. A terrific cozy for Christmas, and I would definitely recommend it to others.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley but this in no way influenced my review,

Another good book in the series. Hard to put these books down. This one has Paislee trying to solve the murdered brother of her good friend Amelia, and also the case of the smuggled puppies from Ireland. Liked this one, and also liked the possible attraction with DI instead of Hamish. Enjoyed this one and highly recommend it.

Paislee Shaw is back in Murder at a Scottish Christmas. This is the sixth addition to the Scottish Series by Traci Hall. Life has found a pattern for Paislee and family even if the newly renovated home with not be ready for Christmas. Still a party during Hogmanay is in order for family and friends. What should be a joyous occasion turns tragic when her friend’s brother is killed.

By trade, Paisley is a Scottish knitting-store proprietor but she is not resistant to doing some sleuthing too. When asked to investigate and help find the murderer, she does not even think of saying no. With son and father still needing her support she still manages to investigate this terrible crime. Of course, Wallace, her little terrier, is there to help if needed. I so enjoy seeing this group in action.

A cozy Scottish mystery that has intrigue but no real gore, or bad language, it is an entertaining read for all mystery fans.

Why did someone use the fireworks as cover to shoot and kill McCormac? That's what Paislee sets out to answer in this latest in a delightful series about set in Scotland and featuring Paislee, who knits among other things, her grandpa, her son Brody, and Wallace the Scottie. Oh. and the dishy DI Zeffer. There are more questions - is there a puppy mill? What's with the money? All Paislee knows is that her pal Amelia left the life of crime and that she needs to know what happened. It's a nicely twisty one with good characters. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Will also work as a standalone.

Maybe it’s the Scottish terrier, because I have two. Maybe it’s the setting, because I love Scotland! Or maybe it’s just the fact that this is a really well written series that keeps me coming back for more. Actually, it’s all three and I cannot get enough of Paisley, Wallace, Brody, Lydia, and Grandpa. They’re just so charming and the mystery is so solid that it’s hard to put down once you start reading.

The latest in this enjoyable, Scotland-set series has a wintry feeling and all the characters series reader enjoy catching up with. Paislee gets caught up in a mystery surrounding a murder and lots of unfortunate puppies while still trying to manage her home life and her business. The mystery is interesting and the Scottish setting is always a bonus. There were a few points that worked less well for me in this one than in past books in the series, including some reactions that felt off and some personal matters that seem to be dragging on after several books. That said, I always enjoy the series and will look forward to the next one. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy. All views are entirely my own and are offered voluntarily

"Murder at a Scottish Christmas” the 6th instalment in the Scottish Shire Mystery series by Traci Hall. This has become one of my favourite Scottish cozy mysteries! I absolutely loved this instalment and can’t wait for book 7. The holidays in the charming seaside village of Nairn hold bright hope for sweater shop owner and knitting enthusiast Paislee Shaw—but a fireworks celebration provides cover for a killer

I find the characters to be wonderful, full of Scottish pride and small village life, I wouldn’t mind living there myself and attending the Sip and Stitch. I love visiting Nairn and Paislee, her son Brody, grandpa Angus and of course Wallace the dog. I’m hoping Daisy becomes part of the family in the next book. Now I wouldn’t mind something happening with Zeffer and Paislee…
The mystery is interesting, well plotted, full of lots of twists and kept me guessing on whodunnit right to the reveal.

I highly recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends.

I requested and received an Advanced Readers Copy from Kensington Publishing and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

#MurderataScottishChristmas #NetGalley featuring Paislee Shaw is a great addition to this series.
Paislee is more than ready to move back into her home, especially for Christmas.
Things soon take a strange turn with the appearance of her friend Amelia's brother, who does not have the best reputation. Amelia's brother McCormac is flashing money around, and with his shady past, everyone becomes suspicious. When he gives Amelia an expensive puppy for Christmas, things get worse, and Paislee is soon involved in a murder investigation, a possible puppy mill, and what to do with a suitcase full of money.

I really enjoyed this book and I'm looking forward to the next book, because I need to know what happens with the puppies!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.

Paisley Shaw is looking forward to a break from her knitting shop after Christmas. She is hoping to get back into her home after needed repairs are finished and spending time with her family. Her friends make the seemingly impossible happen and she’s home for Christmas! Soon, she’s having an open house for friends with Grandpa, her tween son Brody, and their Scottie, Wallace. While celebrating Hogmanay at a festival, the brother of Paisley’s friend (Amelia) is shot and killed. Amelia comes from a long line of criminals, but she has chosen the lawful life and believed her brother had, too. There are adorable puppies, a suitcase of money, and many suspects and Paisley and Amelia are busy figuring out what is going on.
This is a fun cozy mystery set in Scotland and I enjoyed learning more about Scottish holiday customs and their foods. Now I want to sit down with my knitting needles and my dog and look forward to the next Scottish Shire Mystery.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Traci Hall for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for Murder at a Scottish Christmas coming out September 24, 2024. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I have all of the books in this series, but this is the first one I’ve actually read. I love collecting Scottish cozy mysteries! I definitely need to go back and read the other books. This one was so fun though! I loved the Christmastime setting. The characters are all different. I loved that there was some romance and drama. I think the Scottish culture was definitely featured in this book. I loved all of it!

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozy Scottish mysteries!