Abi, the whiskey maker that relies on Grant for guidance is more interested in a good mystery. She seems to be a magnet for trouble. When she gets involved with Woolies and Shepherd's Rest, she finds more than she expected wrong with their situation....all I can say without revealing too much, is that Abi is an extremely determined woman!

I loved how this cozy mystery was written. It flowed wonderfully and the focus was primarily on figuring out what was happening other than the whiskey. There was only a hint of romance until the mystery was solved. I really liked that, and the fact that this novel really has something for everyone. ( )

I loved it! Another mystery for Abi Logan and her friends. I swear I thought I had the mystery solved, only to find out that i was totally wrong in the end. Well written mystery, I did not want to put the book down and it kept my attention to the end of the story. Can't wait for the next installment.

This review is based on an ARC from NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher. All opinions are my own. ( )

No good deed goes unpunished in the Whisky Business cozy mystery series as distillery owner Abigail Logan uncovers dark secrets—and murder—at a local charity.

Photojournalist Abi Logan is finally ready to put her hectic career on hold and set down roots in the heart of the Scottish countryside. Studying the business and art of distilling whisky at Abbey Glen and volunteering at the Shepherd’s Rest women’s shelter in her spare time seem a surefire way to find the peace and stability she craves. It’s also the logical way to take her mind off her personal life. Abi’s business partner, Grant MacEwan, is facing a career-threatening disability, and as much as Abi longs to be there for him, he seems to prefer the company of a rival.

But as Abi becomes more involved with Shepherd’s Rest, she discovers that their refuge is elusive. When the shelter is rocked by a murder/suicide, Abi is outraged by the police’s lack of attention to these already marginalized women. Increasingly confident in her own skills as an investigator, Abi steps in to find out what the police will not: who left one young woman dead and another missing. But when more deadly deeds come to light, Abi must race to unravel the connections between the shelter’s benefactors and the women they have pledged to protect—and expose the killer before he strikes again.

I really enjoyed this book and I appreciate the author noting the fact that this is part of a series but is easily read alone.

*Book received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review* ( )

Abi Logan, award-winning photojournalist, inherited Abbey Glen distillery in Scotland from her uncle. Still trying to learn the Whiskey business, Abi has also taken to rescuing sheep been sent to the slaughterhouse. Sheering time has arrived at Abbey Glen and Abi has discovered a women's shelter who can use the wool, but she also discovers that the women's shelter is being given a rough time by their landlord who had been forced into giving a no rent lease by the previous shelter leader. Feeling a need to help, Abi agrees to join the board of directors which gets her smack in the middle of situations related to the women seeking help.

Meanwhile, back at Abbey Glen, Grant McEwan, master blender, is still recovering from a bad concussion and has lost his sense of taste and smell. Grant is also being "nursed" by his former fiancée who badly wants to rekindle their romance.

Abi has her hands full at home and in town. The mysteries surrounding her could be overwhelming, but will she survive"?

This is a great series and I definitely enjoy the characters as well as the whisky references! ( )

Died In The Wool is the fourth book in the A Whisky Business Mystery series.

Grant McEwan, co-owner and master blender is still recovering from injuries received in the previous book. Abi learns from Louisa, cook, and housekeeper, that Grant’s sense of taste and smell has been severely affected and Grant has been in a foul mood and no real desire to leave his room. Also concerning Abi is the fact that Breena, Grants former fiance, has moved into Grant’s home and is acting as an unneeded nurse and is hoping to kindle their former romance.

Meanwhile, Abi’s handyman informs her that her rescued sheep desperately need to be sheared and soon. When Vicar Craig Anderson stops by he mentions that Amanda Forrester who owns Woolies, a yarn and knitting shop, would probably be happy to take the wool. He also mentions that Amanda runs a shelter for battered women and that the charity Abi has formed might want to help the shelter financially.

When Abi meets with Amanda is very impressed with the work she is doing and meets one of the ladies, Sharon, who is staying there. Abi soon learns that Urquhart who had arranged for the use of the house and is a member of the board of directors is trying to force them into a different house that unfortunately in a less than desirable area. One of the directors leaves the board and Abi is asked to take his position which she does. When one of the residents is found dead in her room the police feel that it is a case of suicide. Quite naturally Abi and Amanda feel just the opposite and begin to investigate. They first look to a couple of the directors, one of which thinks the ladies are the underpaid baby sitters of his children and who he has reportedly taken liberties with. Another possibility is Urquhart, wondering how far he will go to get the shelter to vacate the property.

This another wonderful addition to this very enjoyable series. The book is well written and plotted with a great cast of believable characters. The book had plenty of twists and turns and red herrings that kept me guessing until the end.

I definitely will be watching for the next book in this series. ( )