Love this author - always look forward to her next book in this collection. She brings Delaney to life and you just want to find out what happens next.

I’ve enjoyed the series from the beginning. I will say I think the first one was the best one. I didn’t feel like it was as cheesy as cozy mysteries tend to be. The rest in the series have been more in the mold of other cozy mystery series.

I liked this one a lot. I love the characters. You’re always rooting for them. The characters are what keep you coming back book after book.

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Reading was a chore. The writing style was simplistic and unsophisticated. The characters were flat and childish. The story just never really happened. I could not read this book again for anything. The premise of the story could have been entertaining, but ultimately, fell far short. The over dramatization of every small detail was tedious. The constant childish reactions of the main character was wearisome. All in all, an awful book.

In the midst of wedding plans in a quaint Scottish village, Delaney finds herself in the middle of a mystery as old as Loch Ness itself. While hunting for a replacement pastor to officiate her wedding to pub owner, Tom Shannon, Delaney meets local Nessie expert Norval Fraser. Norval takes a liking to Delaney and the fact that she is willing to listen to his story and look at his "work". Norval is later found dead, murdered in his flat amidst his collection of all things Nessie related. Norval swears that the beast took his Dad away but his family and former neighbors tell a different tale, a sad story of abandonment and a young boys attempt to cope with a heart breaking truth. Delaney is one smart researcher, which is what landed her the job at The Cracked Spine, taking care of all things antique especially books as she manages the "warehouse" and looks for the who and why someone would do harm to such a harmless old man. While his collection might have fetched a pretty penny was it worth killing for? His nephew and sometime caretaker is suspect due to questionable investment dealings. There is the other Nessie expert, did he do it to acquire something new to his collection that he coveted from Norval's collection? Delaney's family has hopped across the pond and are ready to help her sleuth as well. Thoroughly entertaining book with a great cast of characters especially the bookstore staff. I look forward to reading another very soon!

This is the fourth book in the Scottish Bookshop Mystery, and although it can be read as a standalone, I recommend you read this series in order to get the full history of the series and the character development that has occured.

In this outing, Delaney and Tom are planning their wedding. They have had a few setbacks in their plans so Delaney is visiting a church to see if the Minister will consider performing the wedding. While there she bumps into an elderly Loch Ness enthusiast, who has collected many papers and information about sightings and proof of its existence. When his nephew turns up dead, he is the main suspect and Delaney can't believe he could be a murderer. She puts her skills to work trying to prove his innocence.

I enjoyed the plot involving the existence of Nessie. It was a fun plotline that will capture the interest of many. The characters were a bit quirky and their was some subtle humour that I have come to expect from Paige Shelton. Although the mystery is about the murder, the papers and what they could prove was also something that had me thinking and wondering. Norval was a great character, with his quirkiness, yet his absolute belief that Nessie is real. There was some sadness as well, knowing that his father abandoned the family when he was young, yet he believed that Nessie had taken his dad. The mystery moved along at a nice pace with plenty of suspects and with Delaney busy asking questions and investigating. She was extremely busy with the mystery, planning her wedding and getting ready for her family arriving from the US. She also had her job and was investigating a book that had been brought to them from a loud, somewhat obnoxious Texan. The final reveal was not a total surprise, but it tied up loose ends very well. I enjoyed this story from start to finish. I especially love the setting. It is not an action packed cozy series, but it is an enjoyable one that I recommend, especially if you like stories set in Scotland.

The 4th installment of the Scottish Bookshop Mystery series is just a pure delight!

This is the first title from the series that I picked up and that did not take away from the story or plot at all. They only thing I missed out on was the character development from the previous books, but it does not impact the ability to follow the story and the dynamic between the characters.

Delaney Nichols meets Norval Fraser, a man who has made it his life mission to study and prove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster. Delaney feels a connection with Norval and when he is accused of murdering his nephew, Delaney knows that this kind-hearted Nessie enthusiast could not possibly be responsible for his nephews murder. What follows is a page turning mystery that is amazingly written.

I will definitely be going back to start the series from the beginning. Paige Shelton is the author of many Cozy Mysteries, and I highly recommend reading anything that she writes.

I am looking forward to the next installment of the Scottish Bookstore series.

Bookseller Delaney Nichols befriends a Loch Ness monster enthusiast; when he stands accused of murder she'll do whatever it takes to learn who the killer is―and whether Nessie herself is really lurking in the Scottish waters.

Delaney Nichols is delighted with her life in Edinburgh, working at The Cracked Spine―a shop that specializes in hard-to-find books and artifacts. With a job she loves, and her fast approaching marriage to devastatingly handsome Scottish pub-owner Tom Shannon, Delaney's life could be straight out of a fairy tale―at least it would be, if the pastor meant to perform the wedding ceremony hadn't recently passed away. Outside the church where Delaney is searching for another reverend, she stumbles across Norval Fraser: an elderly man obsessed with the Loch Ness monster. Always attracted to the interesting and unusual, Delaney befriends Norval. But when his nephew is found dead, the police decide Norval's obsession has moved from monsters to murder.

With a wedding to plan, her family arriving soon from Kansas, and the arrival of an over-the-top Texan with a wildly valuable book, Delaney's plate is full to bursting, but she can't abandon her new friend. Determined to help Norval, she sets out to learn the truth. The Loch Ness buries its secrets deeply, but Delaney is determined to dig them up―whether Nessie likes it or not.

I'm usually a fan of Paige Shelton's books this one just didn't seem to do it for me. The descriptions of the characters make them seem like they are mannequins. There is too much happening in the plot and a lot of it seems to do nothing for the plot of the story. The author does an okay job of describing Scotland. The authors writing style is okay, the pace is uneven, and the whole book seems to be underwhelming.

I liked the first couple of books in the series but I don't think I'll read anymore books in this series if the author continues with it.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my review of the book.

I'm a sucker for any series set in Scotland especially when the Loch Ness Monster is involved. Such is the case with Paige Shelton's latest.
Delaney is busy planning for her upcoming wedding to Tom Shannon, local bar owner and busy with work at The Cracked Spine when she encounters local Norval Fraser, a Nessie fan who the townspeople believe is not right in the head after having some troubles in his past. Norval has what he calls his Loch Ness Papers and he wants Delaney to take over his work. Unfortunately, Norval has a death in the family, of his nephew and he is accused of wrongdoing and Delaney must straighten it all out, plus host her visiting family, plus pull off her wedding. I really enjoyed the descriptions.of the countryside and the relationships between Delaney and her co-workers and family. I cannot wait for the next in the series. Thank you to Minotaur Books at St Martin's Press and NetGalley for the chance to read and review.

I received this book via Netgalley in return for an honest review. I really liked this cozy mystery set in Scotland, near the famous Loch Ness where Nessie is reported to live. Nessie is central to the story, and I liked the way the author includes her in the finale. I loved the bookshop and all the people that worked there, and the romance between the lady from Kansas and the man from Scotland was great. A really fun read.

Title: The Loch Ness Papers

Author: Paige Shelton

Series: Scottish Bookshop Mystery book 4

Pages: 320

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Rating: 4 stars

The Loch Ness Papers is the fourth book in the Scottish Bookshop mysteries by Paige Shelton. Delaney Nichols has finally settled in to her new life in Edinburg. Her parents and brother are coming to visit.

But then Delaney meets a Loch Ness Monster enthusiast and sweet old man who is then accused of killing his nephew. She’s convinced he didn’t do it and she’s determined to clear his name.

The Loch Ness Papers was another great installment in the Scottish Bookshop Mystery series. And as always I loved the Scottish setting. The myth of the Loch Ness monster added into this one gave it a nice touch.

This cozy series is perfect for cozy fans who like a little bit of travel in their mysteries. I look forward to the next one. I also suggest reading the books in series order.


I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Such a cute cozy.

Delaney Nichols is drawn into a mystery when she meets an older obsessed with the Loch Ness monster and has made it his life work, When the man’s nephew is killed and he is accused Delaney must find the real killer.

I love the setting The reader feels transported to Scotland. The characters are rich and well-developed. Although this is the fourth book in the series I did not feel lost.

I highly recommend...

"The Loch Ness Papers" earns 5/5 Nessie Sightings... Engaging Fun!
I am a fan of Paige Shelton's Scottish Bookshop Mystery series, and the mention of Edinburgh, a quaint bookshop, and a Loch Ness Monster enthusiast had me very eager to start reading. Along with vivid descriptions of Scotland tantalizing the senses and creating marvelous pictures (bucket list candidate), I enjoyed the first-person narrative from Delaney Nichols perspective sharing her inner thoughts, humor, and clever techniques to uncover a killer's identity. She is fun to follow with a bit of a-fish-out-of-water as an American in Scotland, but in this fourth book of the series, she is settling in and set to wed a hunky Scottish pub owner. But no matter how organized, her wedding plans have hit a snag. She needs a new reverend and her family will be arriving from Kansas soon, and In the middle of all the drama, she meets Norval Fraser, a local Loch Ness fanatic. But, murder interrupts it all and she feels compelled to help her new friend. Along with the traditional cozy elements keeping me engaged, Paige Shelton adds some of the fascinating information about the Loch Ness monster myth through Norval's notes, illustrates a loving relationship between Delaney and her Scot, and shows humorous and endearing interactions between the soon to be in-laws. Entertaining. Fascinating. Fun.

I havr been a fan of Paige Shelton's books since discovering them. While this series is vastly different than what I am used to, I still found it to be an enjoyable read.

I picked up The Loch Ness Papers by Paige Shelton because the description sounded interesting. It's the fourth book in the series, but I frequently read things out of order and most of the time it works. This time, it didn't. Delaney Nichols works at a bookshop in Scotland and is preparing for her wedding. While going to make last minute arrangements to replace the pastor who was supposed to perform the ceremony, she meets Norval, an old man who is obsessed with Nessie and looking for someone to take over his research. When his nephew is murdered, Delaney tries to help Norval clear his name.

The murder mystery and Norval's stories about his childhood encounters with the monster, who he firmly believes took his father, are interesting but I never really felt pulled into Delaney's world. She hears "bookish voices" which aren't explained at all until most of the way through the book, and although she was planning a wedding I really didn't get any sense of her relationship with her fiance. Those are things that I probably would have known if I'd started with the first book in the series, but jumping in with this one wasn't the best idea.

Love a cozy mystery? Love books set in Scotland? Love the Loch Ness Monster mystery? Love a book set in a book store? This book has all that and more! This is the only book in this series I have read and I was able to just sink right into the story and quickly fell in step with characters. I thought the mystery in this was also a good one. There were side characters that were introduced that you knew had to be behind the murder but exactly who and how were well spun up to keep me guessing to the end.

In this book we follow Delaney Nichols, a bookseller who befriends a Loch Ness monster fanatic. Her new friends nephew is found dead, and Delaney has to find a way to clear her new friend. With her upcoming wedding, Delaney is very busy and her stress level has reached maximum capacity. Will she make it to the wedding with her sanity intact? Will she save her friend?

This is the 4th book in the Scottish Bookshop Series, but was easy to read and get to know the characters. Many books are difficult to jump into mid-series, but this was a pleasant surprise!

Paige Shelton continues her intrigues in the Scottish Bookshop in the Loch Ness Papers. Delaney Nichols is engaged to marry the son of her bookstore employer when a murder involving the son of the keeper of Loch Ness legends interrupts her preparations. The police think the elderly eccentric may be the murderer.. Delaney and her bookstore compatriots disagree. Whodunit? Is Nessie real? What happened to Delaney's wedding gown. Lots of red herrings. A good cozy to read before a fire.

The Loch Ness Papers is #4 of the Scottish Bookshop Mysteries. It does work as a stand-alone but like so many series books, it’s better if you have all the background and know the characters and their quirks. And the books are all set in and around a unique little bookstore in Edinburgh, Scotland, so really, why wouldn’t you want to?

Delaney and her handsome-as-all-get-out pub owner Tom are getting married in a week or so, but of course, a mystery has to pop up. Delaney meets the slightly-off-his-rocker Norval Fraser who is a firm believer in the existence of Nessie and has a houseful of papers and artifacts to try to prove it. The next day, Norval’s nephew is found murdered and Norval is hauled off by the police – and Delaney needs to help him out.

I feel like I am just repeating things I’ve said before. Delaney and her friends are warm and smart and funny. The setting is amazing and obviously the Loch Ness monster myth fit perfectly. Of course, she might really exist.

This one didn’t grab me as much as a couple of the others. I don’t know why. It’s well-written and there are several suspects, but the real killer stands out like a sore thumb, even if I didn’t entirely know his motive. I think Delaney and her boss and the cops could have been a bit quicker there. And I didn’t love the ending. I take that back, it ends with a wedding which I liked, but a scene or two before that was purposefully unbelievable and I just don’t buy it. I like when the stories delve into history, but I wish they would leave out some of the paranormal bits.

Princess Fuzzypants here: When Delaney goes in search of a new officiate to handle her upcoming nuptials she literally runs into an elderly man with a fascinating passion. He is obsessed with the Loch Ness monster, convinced that Nessie stole his father from him when he was but a wee lad. When she sits down with him he wants to give her all his research papers if she will agree to continue his research when he is gone. Flattered though she might be, she probably would have gently refused his request outright but for the fact that the gentleman’s great nephew is stabbed to death and the old gent is the prime suspect.
Delaney feels compelled to help the man in spite of the last minute issues with the wedding and the arrival of her family from Kansas. What she uncovers is so much more than she could have imagined both about the murder and Nessie. I love the dialogue and the way that Delaney becomes involved almost organically. Nothing seems strained or contrived. It is a good mystery with plenty of twists and a small touch of whimsy. I have found this series highly enjoyable. I love the way Edinburgh is a character in itself. I have become fond of Delaney and all the supporting characters, even the little dog.
I give it five purrs and two paws up.