Loved reading the exciting and entertaining story. While in town for the wedding, a man is murdered, and Mallory, Gray, Isla, and McCreadie work to solve the case. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting storyline. Can't wait to read the next story in the series by the awesome and amazing author, Kelley Armstrong!

Oh, this was an incredible read! I love this series so much, and I was excited for this latest mystery after the events of the previous book! Because now that she got to say goodbye to her family, and that she chose to be in the past, that means something. This was a fantastic addition to the series!

That this is the marriage of McCreadie's sister, to the brother of the girl that he was supposed to marry, so the families are joining, just with different siblings making up the matrimonial pair, was so interesting! We finally got the whole story of what happened, why McCreadie got disinherited. So that brought up a lot of complicated feelings, and that was before the death occurred.

Sometimes, I wonder just how much of humanity would have lived longer if certain things that modern society is used to, were introduced sooner. Because while they're slowly starting to implement our modern idea of a police force, of course it happens first in cities, then moves out to the rural areas, which is where this takes place. With a pretty incompetent investigator, which was both helpful and harmful to the investigation, because he had no idea what he was doing, and had the attitude that he wasn't going to take instruction from outsiders, even if they know better. Which sometimes really got my emotions going.

Given that this is about a wedding, that brings up all sorts of relationships. Like between McCreadie and Isla, but also between Mallory and Gray. Some of it hurt, there were some misunderstandings that I hope can be cleared up, but some of it was positive, though it'll mean change, which I'm excited to see!

Kelley Armstrong's mysteries are always so well done. The truth can always be figured out, but there's plenty that lead me astray, so that ending, what had happened, was pretty shocking. I didn't expect that it would go in that direction, and I really enjoyed how things shaped up.

Loved reading this book so much, and I can't wait to read more by Kelley Armstrong!

Another great installment in the series, with a modern day Homicide detective who was thrown back in time into the body of a Victorian era Scottish housemaid and into the household of a man who assists the police with autopdies. It is always interesting to see the crew solving murders with our heroine trying to bring what modern knowledge to bear that can be achieved by the technology of the day. Solving the murder this time is as much about her ability to read people and situations to gain the clues. After four other books there is an interesting cast with relationship dynamics. Still there is a brief "bring new readers" up to speed section at the beginning of the book yo help with that.

ARC courtesy of the publisher via NetGalley - this is an unpaid review

A delightful edition to the Rip Through Time series bringing some background to the characters with a touch of romance. The story reminds us you may never really know someone even after years of friendship. The ongoing tension between our four main characters is heating up leaving us in anticipation for the next book! An absolute must read series very well executed!

Death at a Highland Wedding is the fourth full length book in Kelley Armstrong's A Rip Through Time series and the fifth book counting a novella. Though reading the first books in the series would be advised, it is possible to read this book as a standalone title.
The main character, Mallory Atkinson is a modern day police detective in Canada. Through some type of quirk that happened when she was being strangled to death by an unknown assailant, she is transported back in time into 1869 Edinburgh where she lands into the body of one Catriona who is a very unpleasant maid in the household of Dr. Duncan Gray. Duncan owns a mortuary business and performs autopsies for Scotland Yard. Duncan eventually learns who Mallory really is and accepts the time traveling reason for her arriving in 19th century Scotland. His sister Isla lives with him and along with their good friend, Inspector McCreadie and a stable boy named Simon are all privy to Mallory's identity. As Mallory knows modern day police investigation techniques, she has become Duncan's partner in solving 19th century crimes.
In this episode, Mallory, Duncan, Isla and McCreadie all travel to the Highlands for the wedding of one of McCreadie's sister to one of Duncan and McCreadie's old school mates. The main problem with this scenario is that McCreadie once broke an engagement to the groom's sister because he was in love with Isla. Instead of the tenseness they expected with Violet (McCreadie's old fiance), the murder of another friend occurs and Mallory, Duncan and McCreadie must solve the case.
I enjoyed this installment of the series, although the story dragged a little bit in the middle. The mystery was well set up so the story was believable. While I would like the relationships between potential romantic partners to move along a little quicker, they are still proceeding at a fairly good pace. I have read all of the books in this series and fully intend to read any more that Ms. Armstrong publishes. Another good book.
**Many thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Mallory is off to a Highland wedding along with Gray, Isla and McCreadie. The groom to be is marrying McCreadie’s sister but complicating the weekend is the fact that the groom’s sister was once engaged to McCreadie. As if that did not make for enough tension there is a murder but was the victim the intended target or was he mistaken for the groom?
I am really enjoying this series and the growing development of both the characters themselves and the relationships they are forming with each other. The murder was sufficiently convoluted that the murderer was not apparent until the same point where Mallory came to the conclusion of who it was. The whole series is highly recommended and this entry is especially enjoyable. I cannot wait for the next one

Death at a Highland Wedding, A Rip Through Time Novel, by Kelley Armstrong

I am absolutely loving this series. Love is in the air in this one... and death too. We get a little more insight into Hugh's past with this one. Also, romantic intentions are clarified and put on full display. I feel like we answered so many questions with this installment only to create new questions to replace them. I can't wait for the next book. Five stars.

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This series is one of my favorites. It's so satisfying to have a time traveler who doesn't keep their "past" (haha) a secret. Mallory jumped back in time a year ago at the time this fourth book is happening. She has briefly gone "home" to the future, but has chosen to be in Victorian Scotland. Her friends and employer know she's from the future and the banter about the differences in cultures/times is a constant source of humor in this series.

In this installment, Mallory, Grey, Isla, and Hugh McCreadie go to a wedding in the country. McCreadie's sister is going to marry a childhood friend of his, Archie. The odd part: Hugh was once engaged to the friend's little sister. Awkward...especially with Isla and Hugh falling for each other. A wedding guest, another childhood friend, is killed and Archie is arrested. There are lots of suspects and an old grudge between the town and the manor where the friends are staying.

The mystery is really well done and includes a nod to a major court case that took place in France in the last year. The relationship developments were my favorite part - the slow burn is still burning, but it the payoff feels so close! We also get a little bit of a time travel scare towards the end.

This was yet another gem in this fantastic series. I'm so glad the publisher gave early access via NetGalley.

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.