Another great addition to the Rip in Time series! I loved reading about Mallory, Isla, Duncan, and Hugh as they travel into the Scottish Highlands for a friend's wedding. The romantic setting made it even easier for *certain* feelings to develop. I can't wait to read further along into this series!

Oh, Kelly Armstrong, you cruel, briliant mastermind. I can't believe you teased us like that and almost let THAT happen again! 😭😭😭 Talk about angst!

This is one of my go to series now, as it has a bit of everything, satisfies my curious brain and brings something different than the usual fantasy or historical or crime or romance books. It actually is a blend of all that in perfect doses. (Well, except the Romance, which as I get more invested in these characters's lives, the more I want of it. Even if it's super slow burn and just a minor subplot).

I loved the new setting in the Highlands, the new characters (especially Hugh's sister), all the mystery puzzles, secret meetings and discoveries. This one also touched on some sensitive topics and I appreciate how it was handled.

The full cast of characters, murder and various mysteries and technical descriptions did make my head spin a little, but overall, it was amazing. I never saw the ending coming! Talk about twist.

It was fun and refreshing seeing this new world and set of characters, one of my favorite aspects of the book. But I miss the old "family" and Edinburgh vibe as well so I can't wait to see what the gang will be up next.

Now I'll just go sulk in a corner for all those "almost" moments and lost letters. 🥹

Death at a Highland Wedding is book 4 in the Rip Through Time Series and it is amazing as always. We learn some sad hard truths about McCreadie‘s past that explain so much and we finally see Isla coming out of morning and aI love it. This sheds so much light on why McCreadie and Isla have not as of before this writing explored feelings for each other and I hope to see a romance begin to blossom soon. The same goes of course for Duncan and Mallory I know they have feelings for each other and they have an argument in this book that I can’t wait for them to resolve fully and I hope in the next book that it will lead to discussions that will bring them together as well. Who knew relationships could be so complex in that era and I am amazed at his true history mixed with fiction blends so well. It is truly remarkable to see the complexity of that time for both men and women navigated so well. This series is fascinating and very heartwarming. I absolutely can’t wait for the next installment. Hands down a remarkable and intriguing story! The mystery had so many twists and turns that had revelations that left me reeling. In the end as usual Mallory, Duncan and McCreadie save the day and a the Highland wedding can continue. Get the series you will be tributes from start to finish the perfect blend of fiction woven into history of the era. I love it and I hope you do as well!

Another adventure in the Rip through time series. This time they are headed to the Scottish Highlands for a wedding. A guest is killed so Mallory and Duncan hunt for clues. If you love mystery and time travel this book is for you.

Gray and Mallory are investigating the murder of an old friend. The Highlands are the backdrop for this twisty suspense filled story. The large cast of characters some familiar and some new will hold you in thrall.
This series just keeps getting better with its mixture of past and modern police work. It’s off the charts outstanding.

As a long-time Kelley Armstrong fan, I was excited to delve into the next "Rip in Time" installment. With "Death at a Highland Wedding", fans of Armstrong's writing will appreciate her consistent ability to weave intricate plots that keep them guessing until the end.

This addition is a decent mystery with a classic "closed circle" vibe, presenting readers with an intriguing web of suspense and speculation within a small group of wedding guests and household staff. Armstrong introduces a new and captivating setting, which breathes fresh life into the series and keeps the narrative engaging. There is some glacial movement in the two slow-burn romances that have been developing throughout the series, offering just the right amount of progression to keep readers invested in the characters' journeys.

Overall, "Death at a Highland Wedding" delivers a captivating mystery and a touch of romance, set against a fascinating new backdrop. While it's not essential to have read the previous books and novellas to enjoy the story, doing so will enhance your appreciation for the characters and their development.

The lastest instalment in the “A Rip Through Time” series brings the same energy that I loved from its predecessors; Victorian murder & mystery, mixed with the slowest of slow-burn (maybe, eventually) romances.

In this newest addition to the series, we see familiar characters return, as well as a cast of new ones - some pompous, some misguided, and all full of their own secrets.

I loved the setting & premise, heading out into the countryside for an estate wedding, only to wind up stuck there solving a murder. Just like the rest of the series, “Death at a Highland Wedding” delivers historical Victorian setting and values alongside our main character’s 21st century mentalities and wit.

Kelly Armstrong is one of my favourite authors and the fourth installment in the "Rip Through Time" series does not disappoint.
Mallory, Duncan, Isla, and Hugh are off to the Highlands to attend the wedding of Hugh's sister. Of course it would not be a Kelly Armstrong mystery without a murder. So when one of the guests dies, it is up to our protagonists to solve the case.
Intriguing, humourous, and thanks to the change of scenery in a new setting, "Death at a Highland Wedding" captured me from the first page.

This is book 4 in the Rip Through Time series, a not-police-procedural set in Victorian Scotland. It's a not-police-procedural because the police detective has been moved through time and put in a young Scottish woman's body. She's working as an assistant to a not-pathologist who assists with the forensics around dead bodies while not being the police surgeon. They both help an actual policeman solve crimes.

In this story, someone is killed at a hunting lodge where they are all guests, so the actual policeman has no jurisdiction either, so they have to work on solving the crime around the authorities even more than usual.

Much of the story is the main characters collecting information on what happened by inspecting scenes and interviewing people and discussing it with each other.

The enjoyment of the story comes from the likeable lively characters interacting as good friends who are respectful of each others' skills. The extra enjoyment I had was the discoveries around the events and the unfolding other characters. This is one of Armstrong's strengths in her mystery novels. It was very well done. The ending was extremely satisfying.

The highland wedding was weirdly tangential to the plot. Plainly no-one gave a stuff about it, including the author. That is my only niggle - why have it in the title staring at me all the time?

Another wonderful installment in the Rip Through Time series. Armstrong begins the book with an intro that gives context to new readers. While this helps anyone who hasn’t read the previous books, I’d recommend reading them anyway.

This book moves us to the country, so a complete change of scenery. The cast of characters that we’ve already met is greatly reduced but we’re introduced to new characters.

The plot moved quickly. I enjoy Mallory continuing to reference things from the future, but also always adapting to the world she lives in now. The mystery was well done, with clues being dropped throughout. And there was just a small scene that left so many questions and opportunities to explore in future books.

I recommend this book and the rest of the series.

3.5 rounded to 4
This is the 4th book in a series. I have not read the other books in this series.
I appreciate that the author gave a brief summary in the beginning of the book to familiarize readers of the characters.
Mallory is a modern day detective who is transported in time to the 1870’s.
This story brings the reader to the beautiful Scottish Highlands to attend a wedding.
One of the guests is murdered. There is a lot of speculation who commuted this crime. But Mallory and Duncan are on the case.
We have a lovely hunting lodge full of people who are suspects. Each with their own secrets.
It was a delightful read. I felt you could read it as a standalone but pay careful attention to the names first and last. I become confused at times with the names, who was who? I would recommend reading the first just to get a feel for the characters.
Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for this advanced readers copy.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press/Minotaur books for an ARC of one of my favourite series. Thank You so much! Now I just have to wait for the physical book to come out so I can buy it.

After slipping 15o years into the past, modern day homicide detective Mallory Atkinson has embraced her life as a housemaid named Catriona Mitchel. This isn't what she expected though, so far she has developed meaningful relationships with people around her and has come to love her role as an assistant to an undertaker named Dr. Duncan Gray and Detective Hugh McCreadie.

Mallory, Isla, Gray, and McCreadie are on their way to a Scottish Highland wedding for McCreadie's younger sister. The McCreadie's and the Cranstons have a complicated history which made the weekend a little more uncomfortable. The estate however is beautiful, so Gray and Mallory decide to escape the big crowd and they set off to explore the castle and the surrounding wilderness. They discover that the groom, Archie Cranston slightly pompous and prickly sort of man, has set up deadly traps in the woods for the endangered Scottish wildcats and they soon come across a cat that has been caught in one of them and has been severely injured. Oddly, Mallory notices the cat's injuries don't match up with the intricacies of the trap. These strange irregularities, the secret and erratic behaviour of the groom, put both Mallory and Gray on edge. When one of the guests is murdered, they have to work diligently to find out who the murderer is, before someone else gets hurt.

I love Kelley Armstrong and her books. Oh my goodness especially this series, this series is one my favourites and the Rockton/ Haven's Rock series. I love reading about the Victorian history and how things are done back then, that we get from these books. I also love how much research she put into these books to make sure they are historically correct. I love that the author gives us a recap at the beginning of the book, because we've been waiting along time and may forget a few things that have happened before.

Something about Mallory and Gray, not being together yet but having feelings for each other, but not sure how to express their feelings makes it so good. I know that this is Victorian times, but I am still waiting for them to kiss, hold hands or do something. Anything. Again i shall say slowest of slow burns. Also the lost letter let me just sob, she was supposed to read it. Duncan Gray please marry this women or at least start courting her already, us readers have been waiting for so long. I love McCreadie's sister in this book and Isla. Isla is also one of my favourites and she does not get enough recognition from readers. Isla and McCreadie are going to be courting each other soon makes me so happy and can't wait to read about their relationship more in the books, especially when we get little snippets from Mallory and Gray and how both of them are rooting for them. It's just so cute.

Gray and Mallory's relationship moves at a glacial pace but you know what, you get so invested in the mystery of the book that sometimes their romance is just a side thing. Happy Reading!!!! Hope everyone enjoys this book series as much as I do.

After slipping 150 years into the past, modern-day homicide detective Mallory Atkinson has embraced her new life in Victorian Scotland as housemaid Catriona Mitchel. Although it isn’t what she expected, she's developed real, meaningful relationships with the people around her. She has come to love her role as assistant to undertaker Dr. Duncan Gray and Detective Hugh McCreadie.

How I love the Rip Through Time series ... even if Mallory talks to people like she is a modern-day detective when they have no idea she's from the future. Also, I'm very ready for "those two" to acknowledge how they feel about each other!

I enjoyed the change of scenery - going to the Highlands of Scotland was quite interesting. I liked learning more about Hugh and his family. LOVED his sister, Fiona, and I hope we see more of her. Death at a Highland Wedding was filled to the brim with characters to love, some to hate, and many twists and turns. I already can't. wait. to. read. the. next. book.

I highly recommend that readers begin with the first book in the series, A Rip Through Time in order to fully appreciate what is going on in Death at a Highland Wedding.

Thank you, #MinotaurBooks for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own. This book is #4 in the #RipThroughTime series, and it has an expected publication date of May 20, 2025.

This book was an absolute delight to read—well crafted plot, interesting and endearing characters, twisty mystery and Highland based action! I look forward to more featuring Mallory, Duncan and McCreadie.

This is the 4th installment of the series and a little less engaging than the prior novels. The end was delightful and wrapped it all up but the pacing in the middle was off. You absolutely need to read the first 3 in the series to be invested. That being said, happy to have these characters back and the book was still a joy! Oh! And the recap in the beginning? Gold.

This eARC was provided by Netgalley.com and I giving an unbiased review.

This is the fourth installment in the Rip in Time series by Armstrong. We are back to modern day detective Mallory, who has slipped through time to a Victorian Era Scotland, and into the body of a housemaid. The original book was interesting to read, though I am not one for historical fiction as much as urban fantasy. Over the course of the MC's story through the books, it seems there will be no need of her returning to her future time line, as she ahs started a relationship, and seems to enjoy detective-type work in this earlier time period. Though restricted by conventions of social placement of women, she is still able to teach more current detective skills to some.

Though the series has been somewhat enjoyable due to the author's writing style, the storyline just is slowly losing my attention. As I stated, I am not into historical fiction, and I feel that these books are somewhat repetitive with the basic story idea: dead body, investigate, lovey lovey, society treatment of women, solve murder, catch bad guy. I do want to point out that this author does do other novels of fiction that I do find more enjoyable.

I received a copy of this from Netgalley in exchange for a review.

!!!!!!!!!!!! Mallory and Duncan are getting so close to realizing that the other feels the same way, I’m at the point where I just want to lock them in a room together until they realize it.

At least Hugh and Isla are finally taking their first steps towards the relationship that has been a long time coming.

The actual mystery in the book made me sad - men taking advantage of younger women who don’t have the standing or ability to defend themselves. I was ok with the ultimate resolution on what our trio decided to do regarding the culprit.

But mostly I was just like “suggesting a marriage of convenience Duncan?! Whyyyyyy” cause we know they both have feelings for each other! I want to read the letter Duncan left for her that she never received!!

I preface all my reviews with Kelley is my niche. I thoroughly enjoy all her writing and have read over 20 of her novels the past few years.

This is book 4 in the series and we begin our tale on the path to, you guessed it, a highland wedding! It wouldn't be a Mallory book without something going away, a body discovered and a mystery to solve. The ever enjoyable who-dunnit with some beloved series characters, diving into some backstories.

Kelley's writing has always been something easy to read, even with heavy themes, she can masterfully balance the edge between comedic and witty to keep readers engaged. Need a little romance but not spicy? This series is the queen of slow burn and I rarely manage to guess the true killer before it is revealed.

Another A+ for Kelley Armstrong and an instant pre-order.

This series has everything I love: historical setting, mystery, romance, and well-developed characters. This most recent installment finds Mallory, Duncan, Isla and Hugh traveling to the Scottish highlands for Hugh’s sister’s wedding. Everything is brought to a stumbling halt when one of the guests is murdered.

The new setting brought a fresh feel to the series, and I love all the little moments of developing romance between our main characters. I also enjoyed the additional difficulties of our heroes not having jurisdiction in the case, so they had to work around the overly eager, and totally green, local constable.

I thought the mystery was decently plotted but the resolution could have been better fleshed out. For how long it took to get to the real heart of the case, I would think the author could spend more than ten pages resolving it. I still enjoyed every minute, even though the author continues to mess with us with those will-they/won’t-they moments. The missing letter had me screaming, but I truly think the next in the series will be worth the wait.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this early arc. All opinions are my own.

Death at a Highland Wedding is the Death at a Highland Wedding is the 4th book in the Rip Through Time Series. Just like her other series, Kelley’s Rip Through Time only continues to grow in character and world development. I think out of all of the books in this series, this one is my favorite so far.

We return to the Victorian Era with Mallory, Duncan, Isla, and Hugh trying to solve another mystery. This time, the group of friends are traveling to an estate for a wedding. Hugh’s sister is getting married. It’s a bit of a complicated situation with Hugh, his family, and a broken engagement, but his sister really wants him there.

Along with a new cast of characters comes a new mystery, of course! This time, a man has been killed and it’s up to the group of friends to figure out what happened and who committed the crime. There are some interesting scenarios thrown in that throw everyone off, too, including an incompetent new constable. Everyone has to work around this individual while also trying to do their part in solving the mystery.

While this is going on, we still see growing romantic tension between Mallory and Duncan, and I can’t help but cheer them on and hope that eventually they will end up together. I want them both to be happy and not have to worry about Mallory jumping back through time to her own time.

I’m eager for the next installment and can’t for more adventures with the crew!

Thank you to Kelley Armstrong, St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.