And now I'm scolding myself because really? Really? I couldn't wait until Death at a Highland Wedding was maybe 3 or 4 days away from release before finishing this? I waited this long, what was another few weeks?
In my defense, I bought the first 2 books for my Dad and he's almost done with book 1 and he adores it so maybe that's why I thought, oh yeah, I still have the novella to finish. That way I can answer any questions he has about the series (there is no spoiler too spoilery to give away if he wants to know, which I get because I'm the same way, like father, like daughter).
Still, at least I have the hardcover and eBook on preorder. I'll be sitting happy as a clam with my book soon enough. Just need to keep repeating that.
As for the story, Armstrong does not disappoint. We readers get some wonderful interactions with Mallory and Duncan as they work to solve the mystery of a blackmailer out to humiliate a person from Gray's past if the ransom is not paid. The novella fills in a bit of questions about Duncan and a past acquaintance, details appreciated in the long run of this series. Along with some interesting facts about holidays in Scotland, it all worked out to a more light-hearted adventure compared to the previous releases.
All in all, good holiday fun. I'm not one for holidays but I can enjoy them when they're more like this, there but not the focus. I love these characters so anything extra between book releases is fine by me. And yes, I splurge and get the Subterranean Press releases. It's an indulgence I allow only every once in a while, and Armstrong is on my automatic preorder list, no questions asked.
And now I'm going back to read the series over. New Books, you say? Why would I go read something new when I have these books to read again?
Rating: 10 Stars
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