Highland Heist is an intriguing mystery spanning the globe. Lord and Lady Astley have traveled from their home in England to Virginia for a visit to her fsmily . The visit is quite an eye opener with her father losing the family home, a murder and a possible inheritance will take them back across the ocean to Scotland. Plenty of action and intrigue will keep the reader engaged in the story from beginning to end. Mystery and adventure seems to follow the Astley's no matter where they go. In the end they tie everything together; no cliffhangers.

What a fun return to the adventures of Grace and Freddie. This time around Grace and her sister learn of an inheritance in Scotland. Through many misadventures Grace and Freddie arrive in Scotland to locate the missing will that designates Grace and her sister as the proper heirs to a Scottish castle. I enjoyed watching Grace spread her wings and become more confident in her own abilities, as well as stand up to her sister. Hoping for one more with their friend Blake as the main character.

This was a very fun little read, though. I really wish I would have read it in order with the rest of the series! This book was a mystery, without being too gory or too dark, which I appreciate, and clean enough to hand off to my teen daughter!

I found the FMCs constant swooniness over her husband to be a little much, and felt that the story felt unbelievable at times. But it did provide an enjoyable escape, and I'm going with a solid four stars!

I received an ARC from netgalley, all opinions are my own!

Hold on to your hats and get ready for one amazing book. This book is the fourth in a series and they should most likely be read in order, but I didn't. I will be going back to read the first three because I need to know how Freddie and Grace met along with their previous adventures. They are on their honeymoon and Freddie is taking Grace to the home she grew up in. Once they get to Virginia everything has changed. Then chaos ensues with a murder, and other people getting hurt and left for dead. What will happen when Lillias, Grace's sister is accused of murdering her own husband? Throw in an inheritance that requires both sisters to obtain it and the ghost who doesn't want them to get it. What happens when they get to Scotland will have you turning the pages as fast as you can to find out all the answers. I love how Grace sees the adventure in everything just like in these sentences "Ghosts and kelpies and sea monsters all in one case. It was almost as if Christmas had come five months early just for her." I am looking forward to more adventures from Freddie and Grace. I want to thank Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an early copy of this book. All opinions expressed are in my own words and what I thought of the book.

My favorite so far in 'A Freddie and Grace Mysteries' (#4). Suspenseful, page-turning action with a totally unexpected plot twist. (I could see Jaime Jo Wright's writing influence in the plot twist.)

While still on their extended transcontinental honeymoon, Frederick (Freddie) decides on taking Grace to visit her family in Virginia. Little did either of them know what direction their sleuthing skills would lead them. Murder-maybe, mayhem-definitely, suspense-without a doubt.

Releases July 1st. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Another delightful Freddie & Grace adventure! Lord Astley surprises his sweet wife Grace with a visit to the United States to see her father and sister as a way to wrap up their extended honeymoon trip. What follows is murder and mayhem. Her sister is literally standing over the body of her husband holding the knife! Of course Grace and her husband try to assist the authorities in solving this crime and clearing her sister's name. "To add to the confusion a solicitor arrives to tell the sisters they are needed in Scotland immediately to claim their mother's inheritance."

I love the sweet relationship between Lord & Lady Astley, and the bookish way she loves to solve crimes. I thoroughly enjoyed this adventure as they try to stay alive, figure out the villains, and claim the sister's inheritance in Scotland! Another sweet addition to their family is their adopted daughter Zahra who they met in Cairo.

"The Highland Heist is a Freddie and Grace Mystery, sequel to The Mistletoe Countess, The Cairo Curse, and The Juliet Code." I recommend them all!

Thank you to Barbour Fiction and Net Galley for allowing me to read an early copy!! All opinions are my own.

This book is part of a series, but I haven’t read the previous installments. It’s a mystery written with quite a bit of humor. Freddie and Grace consider themselves amateur sleuths, with Grace’s “experience “ coming from novels she’s read. There are enough twists and turns to keep it interesting. I was given a complimentary copy of this book and the opinions are my own.

"The Highland Heist" is a Christian mystery set in 1914 in America and Scotland. This is the 4th book in a series, and you can understand it without reading the previous books. Grace and Freddie come to America to visit her sister only to discover Lillias standing over her murdered husband with the knife in her hand. Grace believes that her sister has been set up, especially since they also learn of an inheritance in Scotland that they must both claim before a looming deadline. Much of the story was actually in American, proving whodunit so that both sisters were free to go to Scotland. Once in Scotland, it's a race to find the needed hidden documents to claim their inheritance while the villain continued to try to prevent them from succeeding.

Grace is full of enthusiasm and a lively imagination fueled by books. She's very resourceful in the face of unexpected adventures. Freddie now enjoys being a sleuth and put together many of the clues. They questioned people and reasoned things out, passing on information to the police detective. Lillias constantly belittled Grace and her love of books and mysteries. Freddie defended Grace and built her up.

Grace and Fredrick trusted God with each other's safety. There was no bad language. There was implied married sex. Overall, I'd recommend this fun mystery.

4.7 stars
Pepper Basham never disappoints! What was supposed to be a sweet family reunion quickly spirals into a whirlwind of lies, deceit, and gasp—murder! 😱 Poor Frederick constantly prays to the heavens as Grace cannot seem to elude situations where they all potentially die in some unfortunate fashion. 😂 And bless him, because Grace’s sister is now a murder suspect, someone’s chasing them across continents, and there’s a haunted castle involved! 👻💼🏰

Grace’s family and inheritance are the line, and the stakes feel deeply personal. 😅 “Grace never fully understood why God told his children not to worry but then made worrying such an easy thing to do.” From discovering her sister’s true feelings 💔 to navigating motherhood with Zahra 💜. No matter where this adventure takes them, Frederick always reassures Grace of his love for her.
🙏 “Love truly was such an enormous feeling... how very incalculable God’s love must be.”

In classic Pepper fashion, the story is filled with faith, heart, and hope. Seriously, have tissues handy! 😭 There were so many touching moments, especially with Zahra, “Frederick and I are your parents now. We’ll care for you weather you’re good or bad, need us a little or a lot. It means you’ll always have a home here; most importantly, you’ll always have a place here (Grace placed her hand over her heart 💜)"

There’s no shortage of banter, laughs, and a few head-spinning twists that had my brain on fire 🔥—in the best way! The Highland Heist is full of faith, adventure, and goodness that will keep you hooked to the end💕📚

Thank you Barbour Publishing and NetGalley

I hate myself a little because of the gap between reading books 1-3 and then book 4. Some of the side characters had become a little fuzzy around the edges when they were mentioned in this book. However! I did still truly enjoy this book. I loved the mystery coming back to where it all began. I don't like saying to much to give things away, so I won't. I'd love there to be a book 5.
I recommend it absolutely but you really must read the first books in the series first to truly enjoy this book to the Max.

I'm a person who normally doesn't pick up a mystery on my own unless it is for book club and there are some of those that I don't even read because they are too scary for me because I'm a fraidy cat. But this is the second mystery that I have read this month which is totally strange plus I have started another one that has a mystery over tone.

You might ask why read The Highland Heist if I don't like mysteries, well that is easy. First of all, it is the location being in Scotland I was sold. I love to read books that take place in places I have traveled to and every once in a while, the book will talk about something that I have seen while traveling and this book is no different. The second reason was the author Pepper Basham who is becoming one of my go to authors and I have read many of her other book including The Mistletoe Countess, which is the first book in this series, so I knew that Ms. Basham would add quite a bit of humor to go with the serious stuff. And I wasn't disappointed because it was a fun and a enjoyable read.

I was able to follow along with the story even though I didn't read The Cario Curse or The Juliet Code which are books two and three though I'm sure that it might have been helpful who know maybe one day I might go back and reread the whole series once again.

I want to thank Net Galley, Barbour Publishing and Pepper Basham for allowing me a chance to read an advance copy of this book.

I absolutely adored this book. The Freddie and Grace series have all captured my interest and this is no exception. The author, Pepper Basham, has continued adorable personality and fiction loving personality of Grace. And the calm demeanor of Freddie who is completely in love with his wife and her sleuth adventures that somehow seem to simply fall into her lap. I love the relationship that these two are building as they are on their honeymoon tour. And I truly hope this is not the last installment of this series.

Thanks to Netgalley and Barbour publishing for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.. This is another delightfully charming story with Grace and Frederick solving another mystery, this one involving Grace's sister. So much fun!

This is book four in the Fredrick & Grace Mystery Series, even though it is a stand alone, I do feel like I not only missed some amazing books, but a lot of history in Fredrick and Grace, and would have helped to make this book even better. I will go back and read the other books in this series as I am sure they are all as good as this one. All that being said you can read this one without having to read the others to enjoy the book.
I loved the relationship between Fredrick and Grace. This book is full of mystery, humor, romance and more. I love the writing style of this author, she does a great job and keeping your interest, she develops her characters well and paints an amazing picture. I would recommend this book to anyone that love historical romance. I was given a copy of this book for my honest opinion.

The Highland Heist
Fredrick & Grace Mystery #4
Pepper Basham
This is the fourth book in the Fredrick & Gracie Mystery.
Lord Frederick and Gracie Astley are on their way home from their fabulous honeymoon. They toured Egypt and Italy. Frederick surprises Gracie with a trip to visit her family in America. Lillias, Grace’s sister, is suspected of murdering her husband. Gracie and Freddy investigate the murder. As if that wasn’t serious enough, the two sisters receive a visit from a solicitor; the sister’s must head to Scotland as soon as possible to claim their mother’s inheritance. Of course, Lillias name must be cleared of all suspicion. Could someone be trying to stop the sisters from arriving in Scotland in time. Freddie and Grace rush to Scotland after Lillias vanishes; they are sure they will find the answers to their questions in the old castle.
Mr. Kane, an odd man, is just waiting to claim the inheritance for himself. A person from Frederick’s past leaves hints for him. It is up to Freddie and Grace to storm the castle. They must save Lillias, but will they all survive?
This is the first book I’ve read in this series. It won’t be the last. This is a humorous tale. The characters are well done. I love watching Freddy and Grace as their love grows deeper. They are so good together, it is as if they are made for each other. Gracie leads the investigation and Freddie, who will follow her anywhere, assists the woman he adores. Trouble/murder seems to follow Grace. Zahra, the adopted daughter of Freddie and Grace, listens and observes. She stays quiet, rarely drawing attention to herself. This tale is Christian fiction; however, it is not an in-your-face tale nor is it preachy. While this book stands alone, I do recommend reading the books in order. I love this book and you will too
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

The Highland Heist is such a delightful mystery! Pepper Basham delivers witty banter, a clever plot, and all the charm of the Scottish Highlands wrapped into one fun and engaging story. The mystery kept me guessing, and the characters—especially the dynamic duo of Freemie & Grace—were absolutely fantastic.

If you enjoy cozy mysteries with humor, heart, and a splash of romance, this one’s a gem. A great read from start to finish!

It's astounding to think that Freddie and Grace are only just returning home after their grand honeymoon adventures in Egypt and Italy. Considering how well they work together—personally and professionally as amateur detectives—it has been wonderful to see their temperaments complement one another when they are such different people. This fact is reinforced even more upon encountering Lillias, Grace's sister, once again. Embroiled in another mystery that hits closer to home, Freddie and Grace further discover the strengths and gifts they see in each other. In facing one perilous situation after another, Lord and Lady Astley deepen their trust in God as they encounter the most unintentional skirmishes facing their loved ones, creating a thrilling adventure for readers.

Pepper Basham is skilled at adding a touch of whimsy to the Freddie and Grace mysteries, creating an effective recipe for charm, dashing love, and wit. Getting to observe a married couple work through issues together is a refreshing reminder that God can do incredible things when a husband and wife are united in Him. I love that Freddie and Grace pray for each other's protection and that their actions are selfless. Their adopted daughter, Zahra, is clever and proves to be the perfect scene-stealer. If you've been following along with these mysteries, you'll enjoy this foray into Scotland while discovering family secrets and seeing the Astleys deepen their spiritual bond in tending to their loved ones.

It was just supposed to be a quick trip to America to visit her family, but things are never quite that simple for Lord & Lady Astley. Trouble seems to follow them where ever they go!
Shocking murder accusations, a surprise inheritance, and a trail of clues leads Freddie and Grace on an adventure of a lifetime that takes them to a mysterious castle in Scotland.

I had a terrible time putting this book down! Delightfully witty and charming, swoonworthy romance, mystery and intrigue....this novel really has it all! I loved it so much!!

I especially love the deep affection that Freddie and Grace share for eachother. Their love goes so much further than skin deep and is especially evident in some difficult situations they encounter together. And Grace is just fantastic! While incredibly humorous, she is also a woman of great depth and character!

(A big thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are completely my own.)

Another adventure with Grace and Freddy, and as usual you wonder if either of these two will survive to the end.
As this read begins we are visiting back at Grace's home in America, but end up with startling news, and then with a visit to her sister, we find a murder. This happens in a few short pages, but we are quickly turning the rest of the book for answers.
We do end up in Scotland, and again, how or will they make it out alive?
The sister's are reunited, we meet the new baby, and find a fresh body. People keep getting hit on the head, and danger appears to be everywhere.
There is a new inheritance that needs to be found, and the adventures keep giving. A delightful read that sure keeps your attention from beginning to end.
In the end I wanted to to keep going on in these character's lives, I need or want to know more!
Hoping for more answers in the next book?
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Barbour, and was not required to give a positive review.

Pepper Basham does it again! The Highland Heist is an action-filled, treacherous mystery for Lord and Lady Astley to solve, only this time, peril is overly close to home this time, and people are being injured or killed at an alarming rate. Basham has embraced the spookiness of an ancient castle, Mosslea, for part of this plot, and readers encounter ghosts and folklore as our dear, aristocratic sleuths dig for clues and fight to survive. Of course, as any Basham book fan knows, Freddie and Grace, are still just as in love as ever, so readers get to enjoy a small slice of romance amidst the peril and mystery. Blake once again joins the plot, and the reader must feel relief that Freddie and Grace for sure have someone in their corner to help them solve this case! Zahra, Freddie and Grace’s adopted daughter, is a sweet and lovely addition to the family and to the story. I appreciate that Freddie loves her well, and I also enjoy that Zahra and Grace seem to work well together during these mysterious escapades. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves a good mystery, adventure, and romance, or just to fans of Pepper Basham’s books. This book is an excellent continuation of the story of our dear Lord and Lady Astley. I cannot wait for the next adventure!