A Limited Edition Murder

Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery #10

by Lauren Elliott

While in England, a first edition of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights leads bookstore owner Addie Greyborne to a murder on the moors . . .

Although enjoying her extended stay working at Second Chance Books and Bindery in West Yorkshire, Addie still feels adrift—far from home, her friends, and her own beloved bookstore, Beyond the Page Books and Curios. The engagement party of her dear friend, Tony, at Milton Manor promises to be a joyful distraction. But there’s an ill wind blowing at the estate: When Tony presents his fiancé with a special copy of Wuthering Heights as an engagement gift, the lord of the manor insists the book was stolen from his library . . .

Things go from troubling to tragic when Addie takes her Yorkipoo, Pippi, out for a walk on the moors and stumbles across the body of a young woman. When the police suspect Tony of foul play, Addie vows to get to the bottom of what’s going on. But it’s a twisted, treacherous path to the truth and Addie will need to watch her every step . . .

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Cozy, Audiobook, Books About Books, Crime

316 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published May 21, 2024

About the author

Lauren grew up devouring the entire Nancy Drew series and then graduated to Victoria Holt, Agatha Christie, Barbara Erskine, Lynn Kurland, and Michael Crichton to name a few of her favorite authors. When it came time for post-secondary education, journalism seemed like the logical choice as she had written for as long as she could remember. Soon after graduation, while working for a small publication, she discovered that reporting wasn’t what fueled her writing passions. As someone with an additionally strong background in professional theater who had the love of storytelling and captivating and holding an audience, her fiction-writing career began to take center stage.

Lauren Elliott’s new Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery series promises to keep readers guessing right up until the last chapter. Plot twists and an array of colorful characters make for page turning, whodunit adventures filled with suspense, mystery, murder and just a touch of romance.

Reviews

[Shirley Chapel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author Lauren Elliott takes her readers to England in book 10 of her Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery series. To be honest I didn’t know what to expect but the colorful cover got my attention and I knew I wanted to read this cozy. It didn’t take long for me to get drawn into the story and I loved Addie Greyborne’s new English friends . Two of Addie’s friends from Greyborne Harbor also were bought into this story. I found it very hard to put the book down. It’s a page turner that didn’t disappoint this reader. Edge of seat chapters that made me want to chew my nails. Totally shocked by the Whodunnit near the end of the book. I have loved all of Elliott’s books that I’ve read so far in this series. I hope that there will be more books in the future.

I highly recommend A Limited Edition on Murder to readers of Suspense and Cozy Mystery books. It can be read as a stand alone but these mysteries are so good you will want to read the other nine books too. Characters are carried over from previous books throughout this series. This book is scheduled to be released on 5/21/24.

I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions shared here in this review are entirely my own.
#ALimitedEditiononMurder #NetGalley

[Mallory · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 10 in the Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery series and it has been and remains one of my favorite cozy mystery series. While they can be read as standalones I don’t recommend it as Addie’s relationships and personal life progresses greatly over the books. Given this I was a little confused as I started this one because it took place a year after Addie left to England and was established with new friends and companions that I was not familiar with. Overall I enjoyed the story quite a bit and did feel some Miss Marple vibes. Of course Addie being Addie stumbles over a murder and it was funny to watch her be seen in a completely different light by the British law enforcement folks. After the engagement party of her good friend and author Tony Addie stumbles upon the body of a guest of the party in the moors (an amazing setting for finding the body I must say). Addie feels interested in the case after finding the body but determined to solve it when Tony’s fiancé is held as the prime suspect. I thought this book was a good bridge from all that happened with Simon and I like that we didn’t need to sit through hundreds of pages of Addie’s sadness over it. I did guess the murderer and didn’t find any of the twists to be super out there twisty, but I thought they were fun. I liked the new characters in this one and the cameos from some beloved favorites. Always sad when I finish these books to know that I have a whole year to go to get to read the next one.

[Mindy Lou's Book Review · Rating 4 out of 5]

So I just dived into this not doing any research so I didn't know that Abbey is in all 10 books of the series. The good thing is, this could totally have stood on its own. I had no trouble following along. The bad news is, I really wanted more with her and a potential interest at the end of the book. I guess that guarantees I will be reading the next book so I can find out what happens there. Overall, I really enjoyed this cozy mystery and I will read more from this author. It was a great find!

[Micky Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series has always been a favorite of mine, but with this book it just pole vaulted to favorite! Addie is such a compelling character. Life keeps knocking her down and she keeps recovering and moving forward while maintaining her friendships and making new friends, although not always with the local police officers who view her as meddlesome. I love that while Addie has been licking her wounds of her life back home, she has been enjoying life in the English countryside with her friend Tony and all the new friends she made within the community. Not only does she have some tough decisions about her future, whether to return to her home and bookshop or to stay in the English town that she has come back to life in. Just when she has made the decision to return to Greyborne Harbor, she stumbles upon a body and the local police appear to be trying to fit the evidence to a predetermined narrative. It's Addie on the case and her new friends are in to help as well as some surprising assistance! The characters are all so well developed that you feel like you are walking among them and not reading about them. The plot is the star of the show though as this author crafts plots full of twists and turns that lead you to think one thing, but if you pay close attention, you just might see the zag coming that will twist things the other way....or not! I am already chomping at the bit for the next book and I have just barely closed the back cover on this one!!!

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review coming soon.

[Rachael Fryman · Rating 4 out of 5]

One Sentence Summary: Addie is taking a break from all the drama in her life, but find herself literally tripping over trouble in this new edition!

Reminds Me Of: Miss Marple, Murder She Wrote, Cozy Bookish Mysteries

Three Reasons You Should Read This:
1. This series is just amazing. If you like books and cozies, get on this.
2. Addie is in ENGLAND! Cheerio!
3. New characters, one in particular (*IYNYN*), really added to the enjoyment of this one!

One Thing You Should Know Before You Pick This Up:
I was so made when I got to the last page because I need mooorreee! Now it'll be another year *sigh*

Content Warnings:
Murder, All sorts of Crimes, All sorts of deaths, False accusations, Theft, Serious Family Drama, Deaths from Falling from a Height, Relationship drama (cheating, ending a relationship, etc).

Songs:
Learn to Fly - Foo Fighters
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Eyes - Rouge Wave

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite book of the series! What an excellently written mystery! Actually, two mysteries. I loved meeting the new characters. Esp. Detective Parker and the bookstore owner. Absolutely LOVED the playful banter between her and Parker; One of the things I think she had truly been missing and once had with Marc(to a certain degree). Addie seemed truly settled in and comfortable in her new surroundings. She does have a decision to make, however. I am already looking forward to the next book to see what that will be!!

[June Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

Addie's temporary move to England has been restorative but hardly uneventful. She's enjoying her time working for Reginald Pressman, of course, at the Second Chance Books and Bindery shop in West Yorkshire. She's made friends and is feeling comfortable there. Yet, she's also fretting about her decision to return home and her own bookshop, Beyond the Page Books. That hasn't been an easy decision for her. She's a bit of a mother hen type and can't help worrying about Jasper's hopeless crush on Hillary, who is set to marry Addie's successful author friend Tony soon. Then there's a growing worry about Reginald's health and finances. Are his rare book buying sprees putting him in financial trouble? There's also the worry hanging over her that while she thinks she's recovered from the shock of discovering only moments before she said "I do" to Simon that he had a child and then felt responsible for trying to help the mother and maybe make a life with her for the child. Addie flew off to England to mend her broken heart and sort out where she was going from there.

But, sometimes you can't shake ol' habits. Like stumbling over dead bodies. That's when her planned return to the States takes a backseat to her best laid plans. Toss in the little matter of the valuable necklace that has gone missing and a stolen book and, well, it gets complicated. And, that's just the modern day mystery. She's also caught up in trying to help Reginald Pressman find out what happened to his much loved daughter Molly so many years ago. And, whoa, there's a missing necklace involved there, too? And, double whoa, more missing books, lives upended, and family secrets buried deep. Lauren Elliott is a master at creating characters who we will like and find realistic and empathize with. Hearts broken and maybe mended, emotional moments, and friendships, new and old. It's all there, plus, hmm, a very intriguing potential romance....but, Addie's plan is to return home. Isn't it? Maybe....

Bottom line, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I've enjoyed Addie from the beginning and while I thought I'd have trouble embracing her life in England, I felt just as at home with her new surroundings and friends as back home. Now, true, the brief visit by Serena and Paige helped but, hey, Noah Parker was far more interesting. Grin. That's all the hints I'm giving. You won't regret reading this book, not to mention the entire series. I'm psyched to find out where Addie goes, both physically and emotionally, from here. She's had a rough road in the past but, hmm, her like-a-brother love for Marc may have met its romantic British match, so to speak. Thanks #NetGalley and #KensingtonPublishing - -#KensingtonCozies for giving me an early peek at Addie's current world and letting me meet all her new friends. What can I say? I'm a sucker for cozies set in England, especially when books and more books are involved.

[Abigail · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really enjoy this series and always look forward to the next book so it saddens me to say that I was very disappointed with this book. I almost DNF but I pushed through. This book felt awkward and out of place. It felt like we were fumbling through the story. Changing all the characters and setting made it harder to follow and connect with. None of the characters were particularly likable because there was no character development. There has also been a lack of development for Addie’s character, she shows no personal growth from her experiences.

I fear that this book ruined the series. The author really emphasized her attachment to England and the impact she had in the new characters life. It would feel wrong for her to leave that but it would also feel wrong to just abandon everyone in MA. No matter which direction the story goes I do not think you can win. The author would have been better off writing a whole new series.

Maybe it is my frustration and disappointment in the story talking and I just need more time to process.

[Cynthia Grissinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series keeps getting better and better! Lots of twists and turns and a whole group of new friends for Addie as she tries to get her life in perspective visiting an old friend in England. She's been here for a year now as she keeps postponing her return.

[Tracy Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Following a devastating set of events in Greyborne Harbor, Massachusetts,  bookstore owner Addie Greyborne headed to the desolate but beautiful Yorkshire Moors in the UK for a few weeks respite. A year later, she's still there and not sure if she'll ever leave, even though her friends back home are anxious for her return.  Now, though a body has been discovered and with one of her British friends as the main suspect, how can Addie desert them in their hour of need?

When Addie finds a link between the new investigation and a cold case from decades earlier, things begin to become clearer even if the local police are reluctant to accept any help! Following up on her own leads results in the killer getting ever closer. Will Addie get the chance to make a decision about her future, see her friends again, or has she finally outstayed her welcome?

As a British reader, book ten in this excellent series sees the main protagonist living in a slightly strange version of home! This series has always provided surprises, and after the shocks in the previous story, I could maybe be excused for expecting a quiet little murder mystery for Addie to solve and not much else. How wrong I was! Even with the sometimes dubious local dialect, this was a fun read that teased a few possible plot lines for future storylines I can't wait to read.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Kensington Publishing, but the opinions expressed are my own. I would suggest reading at least book nine beforehand as there are many spoilers here. Very enjoyable and recommended.

[QNPoohBear · Rating 4 out of 5]

Addie Greyborn has settled into her new life in Yorkshire, England. She loves her job at Second Chance Books and her new friends. She'll return home to Massachusetts eventually... but keeps putting it off. She has plans to stay through the week and leave after her friend Tony's engagement party but a couple of mysteries threaten to delay her return home. First, her boss, Reginald Pressman, returns from a buying trip with a box of books that contains something for Addie. He is distracted before she can share what and why. Then, at Tony's engagement party, his publisher, the wealthy Lord Robert Bentley, accuses Tony of stealing a rare first edition copy of Wuthering Heights that Addie's boss lovingly restored as an engagement gift for Tony's fiancé, Hailey, who recently accepted a job at Haworth, home of the Brontë sisters. At the engagement party Addie accidentally spills champagne on a woman's dress, but hopefully not on her necklace which looks old and expensive. Addie is called away to deal with the rare book dispute between Tony and his publisher and the next morning, while out walking little Pippi, she spies the woman she spilled her drink on lying at the foot of a cliff- dead. Addie notices the body isn't wearing the necklace and the arrogant DI Parker thinks Addie stole it! When Addie starts asking around, she discovers a link between the necklace, the murder and a woman who died 20 years ago. There's also a link to the stolen book. Addie is distraught when Hailey becomes the prime suspect. How can she leave Tony at a time like this? It's up to Addie to solve the mystery before Sunday when she's set to return to the States.

This story was better than the last one. The whodunit was still kind of obvious. I didn't put all the clues together but I did guess it was one of two people and ended up guessing who and why when the clues were revealed. I really liked the English village setting. I'm not a fan of the Brontës and I haven't read Rebecca but know enough about it to recognize the allusions.

Addie is still avoiding confrontation and hurt feelings. She thinks she's grown a lot yet keeps running from her feelings about the drama back home. She claims she's moved on from her two failed romances but I don't think she has. Simon was so sweet and caring and suddenly he's an insensitive jerk towards Addie's feelings and needs. Laurel stabbed Addie in the back when Addie considered them friends. She's still reeling from the too obvious knowledge she learned about her family last year. Come on! I suspected as much and wasn't surprised. She shouldn't have been either and it doesn't change anything about her life. The knowledge should enrich her past and explains a lot about why she does what she does! Addie seems to be happier in England and has found a new group of friends who have become her family. She brings people together who wouldn't ordinarily be friends and is very kind and sympathetic towards her boss's young apprentice. Addie even loves Tony's fiancé, Hailey and only thinks of Tony like a friend. All this I like but towards the end of the book Addie gets TSTL and her real feelings about the Mr. Darcyish detective are weird and didn't fit the rest of the novel. Why can't she be happy and single living her best life? She has Pippi for company and her friends from home seem to be able to afford to drop by on a whim! Then she confronts the murderer in a totally TSTL moment. I hate that. Pippi is utterly adorable and she gets a chance to shine in this story. Not only is she available for comfort, she finds the body! She must be barking with Mal (All Fudged Up) and Trixie (Murder, She Barked) who are two of my favorite sleuths! Pippi is a good ice breaker and so sweet, Addie needs to use that to her advantage to grill her suspects without them knowing.

Tony is a nice guy but he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and doesn't quite completely understand that most people don't live that way. His servants are SO devoted to him, they fly across the Atlantic to help prepare for the engagement party. His housekeeper, Mrs. Bannerman, still thinks of Tony as a boy - her boy, and is very protective of him. She's formidable and comes and goes so silently, Addie doesn't know the woman is there until it's too late. Addie tries sneaking around but Mrs. Bannerman is always there. Tony is devoted to Hailey but I'm not sure she loves him in the same way. She's suspicious of the woman in the necklace and Addie wonders if Hailey thinks Tony is having an affair. He wouldn't be so stupid as to give another woman his fiancé's necklace right under his fiancé's very nose. If Hailey doesn't trust Tony then they shouldn't be getting married. However, is Tony trustworthy? He says he didn't steal any books, the library was locked and he has the bill of sale to prove he purchased the book at a secondhand shop in London. He also has an alibi for the time of murder. Obviously it's not either of them because they're the ones the police suspect most but you never know.

Jasper Henderson works with Addie at the bookstore. He's supposed to apprentice to their boss, master bookbinder Reginald Pressman. Jasper is young, silly and lazy. All he really wants to do is meet with his mates at the pub. He has a wicked crush on Hailey and thinks she feels the same about him! This kid is clearly delusional in the way young adults tend to be. Poor guy! How far would he go to protect the woman he loves? Would he kill someone who tried to harm her, not realizing how bad it would look for Hailey? Reginald Pressman, the owner of Second Chance Books and Bindery, is eccentric. He frequently disappears from the shop, running off who knows where, bringing back crates of books and isn't around as often as he should be. He's lived in the village forever and may know a thing or two about the victim. In fact, he knows more than a thing or two about her and about another, similar murder that happened 20 years ago that seemed to be connected to the same copy of Wuthering Heights. So what was the motive? Necklace or book?

Tony's publisher, Lord Robert Bentley, and his wife, Lady Elizabeth, have returned to the manor house for the engagement party. The new, young wife can't stand country living so they make their home in the city, renting the manor to Tony. Lady Elizabeth never appears on page and I was surprised she wasn't the victim based on the Rebecca allusions. Lord Bentley is a snob and a bully. He assumes the worst of everyone without facts. He rants, raves and demands. I don't believe his side of the backstory. I believe he believes it but wasn't sincere. I think he could be the murderer. His housekeeper, Mrs. Howard, has been with the family forever. She's creepy and always lurking and sneaking around a la Mrs. Danvers. She seems to be loyal to the Baron but not Tony and is furious Tony's own servants have come to stay. She puts more work on them and makes the others do all the work and takes the credit. She's awful! If the victim hadn't been found outside, I'd say the old housekeeper did it. Lewis, Lord Bentley’s son runs the publishing house and between Tony and Addie, Tony thinks Lewis had a bit of a gambling problem. He's a spoiled little rich boy who "doesn't notice" the servants. What is this the 18th century? They should quit and make him do everything on his own. He'll notice the help right quick after that! He's awful but I'm not sure he's the murderer. I DO think he committed a crime and blamed someone else but I'm not sure if he was old enough 20 years ago to have done it.

Meg Gimsby, a young police constable, is Addie's friend and trusts Addie's judgement when it comes to solving murders. Every Saturday at the pub, Meg and Addie's other friends quiz Addie and play "true crime". Addie always gets it right. However, Meg is under a lot of pressure to solve the case, NOT implicate the Baron or his family and end up with the promotion she wants so desperately. This means having to go by the book and treat Addie with suspicion and cold judgement and not like a trusted friend. Addie understands and is rooting for her friend's promotion. She trusts Meg's instincts more than her own far-fetched theories. Police Constable Poole, the young PC assigned to Meg, is actually her superior because his dad is the Hamilton region DCS’s son. The kid has been assigned to shadow Meg and report back but he's hopeless at police investigations. Even though he's not doing his job, he'll be believed and promoted over Meg if Meg doesn't pretend like he's helpful. UGH nepotism. The guy's a total idiot. DS Ian Davis is another friend, dating Addie's friend Emily. He'll help any way he can and Meg pulls some strings to ensure he is there to assist her. Detective Inspector Noah Parker, freshly demoted and cast off from the Met in London, arrives with a chip on his shoulder. He doesn't trust anyone to do anything right expect himself and is annoyed with these local yokels and Yanks running around his investigation. He's ALWAYS right, doesn't listen and doesn't care what anyone else thinks. He's a Mr. Darcyish character so that means Addie's protestations about his arrogance and rudeness and how she can't stand him don't mean much. Her friends know that. They've read the novels, they know Addie LOL! But like Mr. Darcy, just because he's easy on the eyes and she tells it like it is, doesn't mean I like him or want them to get together.

I feel super bad for Ivee Hargrave and her Mum. They both drew the short end of the stick for their lots in life. Ivee dies because of something her Mum chose to do. Fern was a victim as well and made bad choices because she was angry and desperate. How sad!

Addie's friends are fun and lively. One is a super flirt and even ignores Addie's warning. I didn't like that when Serena did it and I don't like it now either. I feel sad that they were so lonely before Addie came, but like Addie, I have confidence they'll remain friends when Addie leaves.

I was eager to read the next book coming out in a month but I read in someone else's review (and confirmed) the author has died and that will be the end of the series. I'm happy with how she left things for Addie and I will conclude the series here.

[Kate Baxter · Rating 4 out of 5]

While still nursing a broken heart, Addie Greyborne remains tucked away in the British moors working at the Second Chance Books and Bindery in West Yorkshire. Her dear friend, Tony, is soon to be married and has found a rough and battered early edition of Wuthering Heights, which he meticulously re-binds to give to his future bride. All is well until the local lord claims that the book is the one which was stolen from his library years before. Meanwhile, while Addie is out for a stroll on the moors with her Yorkipoo, Pippi, the two encounter a young woman's body which appears to have fallen to its death. It just happens to be an unknown "guest" who had been seen at the Tony and his beloved's engagement party. Can Addie again save the day and remove the specter of "murderess" from over Tony's fiancé's head and free her from the local jail?

This tenth book in the Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery series is charming and well written. Author Lauren Elliott, has deftly crafted a whodunit with twists, turns and many a red herring. The dark and brooding moors create an air of anticipated nefarious doings. It is good to see Addie maturing from the earlier books in the series. However, this reader still finds her willful yet indecisive and dangling the emotions of friends at the end of a stick. The supporting cast remains charming and I loved their interaction with one another as well as their grace with Addie. I look forward to reading other stories by this author and of a maturing Addie within this series.

I am grateful to Kensington Publishing for having provided a free e-copy of this book through NetGalley. Their generosity, however, did not influence this review - the words of which are mine alone.


Publisher:‎ Kensington
Publication Date: May 21, 2024
No. of pages:‎ 320 pages
ISBN:‎ 978-1496735157

[Charla · Rating 2 out of 5]

Only pure stubborness kept this book from becoming a DNF. I came very close to just dropping it multiple times. There were a lot of unexplained references to people who were in previous books, and many instances where the plot felt contrived and not remotely realistic. Yeah, I know it's a cozy mystery but this stretched plausability beyond the breaking point.

[Anita (Hearts and Whodunits) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although enjoying her extended stay working at Second Chance Books and Bindery in West Yorkshire, England, Addie Greyborne feels adrift. The engagement party of her dear friend, Tony, at Milton Manor promises to be a joyful distraction. When Tony presents his fiancé with a special copy of Wuthering Heights as an engagement gift, the lord of the manor insists the book was stolen from his library. Afterwards, Addie takes her Yorkipoo, Pippi, out for a walk on the moors and stumbles across the body of a young woman. The police suspect Tony of foul play. Addie vows to get to the bottom of what’s going on. But it’s a twisted, treacherous path to the truth and Addie will need to watch her every step.
As a singular mystery, this story was very good. It had likeable characters, a great plot, and a wonderful setting that I would love to visit. The only problem was I couldn't see it as part of the existing series. It seemed very discombobulating to read Addie in a totally different environment with new characters. Since I started liking these characters, will I ever see them again in any other stories? As readers, we should have had more background on why she went to England in the first place. Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my honest opinion.

[Scilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Addie is in England living in a cottage on the grounds of her friend Tony's family estate and working for Mr Pressman's Second Chance Books and Bindery. Tony holds a big engagement party with his fiancee Hailey. The lord of the manor claims a special edition of Wuthering Heights he gave to Hailey was stolen from the manor library 20 years before. And then, a young woman shows up at the party with an heirloom necklace which was given away to a woman who had died 20 years before. The next morning when Addie finds this young woman during a walk in the woods, she calls Tony to call the police for her. When they get there, Addie finds that she is a suspect. The British police were not quite as anxious to have her help as those in the US.

However, they soon learned that she was helpful. Serina and Paige show up to help, but they have to return home before all is know as Serena's husband has fallen when working on a tree house. There is a nice ending to the story.

I thank Netgalley and Kensington Books for the ARC so I could read the book before publication. This is a very good addition to the series.

[Deborah Almada · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This series just goes from twist to turn and twist again. I am not sure how Addie keeps up with her life. Though she has had blow after blow in her life Addie seems to be getting her grove back in her little English cottage, on her friends borrowed estate, in the small neighborhood book shop and with a lot of new friends. She is starting to feel like herself again is getting ready to go back to Massachusetts, thinking she got a handle on everything that has happened, when disaster stikes at the engagement party of her friend Anthony and his fiance Hillary. A young woman shows up murdered the next morning, and a mysterious necklace she was wearing has disappeared. When it turns out to have connections to the engaged couple, they are held as suspects. You know that Addie is not going to leave while her friends are in trouble, so the hunt is on. When Addie and friends find a connection to a very similar murder 20 years ago, as well as missing first addition books with fascinating histories, the trail gets crazier and way more twisted. Hold on for a very wild ride. This is a fantastic mystery with multiple layers, and while Addie is dealing with all that, she's also trying to figure out her own future. It's almost impossible to put down. A big thank you to #NetGalley, #Kensingtonbooks, and author Lauren Elliott for the chance to read.

[Jenna (readinginjennaland) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Addie Greyborne has been in England for a year. She keeps putting off her return trip to the states. Her author friend Tony is having an engagement party at the manor. Tony is giving his fiancee a first edition of Wuthering Heights as an engagement gift. She accidentally spills champagne on a party guest. Who is she later finds dead on the moors while walking Pippi. She meets the new detective inspector Parker who is handsome and annoying. He thinks Addie had something to do with the death of the party guest.

This mystery was so good. I had no idea whodunnit. I loved following the clues with Addie and I kept wondering how it was all going to tie together. The author does a fantastic job tying cold cases with current cases. I really wonder what's going to happen next. I just love this series.

[Cozybooklady · Rating 5 out of 5]

#ALimitedEditionMurder #NetGalley is an exciting addition to the fun series by Lauren Elliott.
Addie is worried about returning to the states after finding out her friend Marc is getting married.
Addie loves Marc, but in a brotherly way, as he's the brother of her best friend, Serena. Addie lost her love, Simon, when he reunited with the mother of his child, and Addie jumped at the chance to spend time in England.
Things turn bad fast when a murder is linked to a stolen necklace and a stolen book. Truths are revealed and I was stunned when I found out whodunit.
This is a great book, I enjoyed the story and I'm excited to see what's in store for Addie and her friends in the next book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book.

[Alexandra Sarette · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am newish to cozy mysteries and didn’t find this one as engaging as others. The characters didn’t feel as rounded as I would have liked especially the main character whose key trait appears to be her stubbornness but I didn’t feel that as much as it was persistence.

[Alissa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointing

After all the Addie series the final book is disappointing, there is no happy ending and everything is left hanging and up in the air, depressing.

[bella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our favourite bookseller, Addie Greyborne, is taking some time overseas to recover from her recent romantic [mis]adventures. With the help of her friend and author, Tony Randall, she's found new friends in Moorscrag, West Yorkshire, and is enjoying her job at Second Chance Books and Bindery. When a guest at Tony's engagement party turns up dead on the moors, and Tony's fiancee, Hailey, is suspected of the crime, Addie and her new friends put their heads together to help solve the case.

I've been reading this series since 2019 and it has become my absolute favourite book-themed cozy mystery series. Lauren Elliott has developed the series in a way that it always feel fresh, with the reader learning more about Addie and her friends in Greyborne Harbor. There is always something being uncovered and the series has never felt dull. A Limited Edition Murder is the 10th book in this series, and if it is anything to go by I will be happy to read another 20 books featuring Addie Greyborne!

The setting for this book couldn't be more picturesque. Yorkshire, the moors, a dead body on a trail, stolen first editions and a British Detective Inspector that could give Mr Darcy a run for most "haughtiest"! I just loved every second of it! Especially Detective Inspector Noah Parker!!

The mystery itself was perfect! It takes all of Addie's sleuthing skills and a few locals to help her piece together this mystery. There is one carefully laid clue that I picked up early on that helped me solve part of the mystery, but the final denouement was absolutely thrilling.

A Limited Edition Murder is the absolute epitome of what I love about cozy mysteries. That feeling of visiting a small town, meeting new people and getting into a little adventure together. The Beyond the Page Bookstore Mysteries are one of my absolute favourites, and I don't hesitate in recommending them to everyone, especially if you love mysteries in a bookish setting.

Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a review.

[Penni · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this tenth installment of Lauren Elliliot's Beyond the Page cozy mystery series. While the other nine books should be read in order, A Limited Edition Murder could be read as a stand-alone book.

In this book, Addie Greyborne and her dog, Pippi, temporarily live in a picturesque village in West Yorkshire, England. Addie needed a break from her life in Massachusetts, so she left her friend and employee Paige in charge of her Beyond the Page Books and Curios store. Of course, Addie misses her best friend, Serena, who continually begs her to hurry home.

As expected, Addie is drawn into an intriguing new murder mystery. I thoroughly enjoyed the setting, the mystery, and the new characters. The only thing that felt odd was Serena and Paige's visit, as I didn't feel like they added much to the story. I assume the next book will reveal whether Addie stays in England or returns home, and I'm eagerly anticipating it.

If I had to choose, I'd let Addie remain in that quaint little village and let Paige continue running her store. She could always go back to the States for visits.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is a lot to like about this cozy mystery! Addie Greystone has been living in England for the past year and has been working for the Second Chance Chance Books and Bindery while waiting to return home to Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I really enjoyed the new setting, since England is always a great location for a murder mystery. There had been a number of developments in Addie's life concerning the people who are closest to her. For that reason, I would strongly recommend reading the previous books in the series before reading this one. Yes, you could probably enjoy the story, but you would be missing so much by beginning with this book. I am intrigued by the ending of the story, since I have taken a liking to DI Noah Parker.

[Ilona · Rating 5 out of 5]

After the “not’ wedding and other discoveries, Addie Greyborne headed to England, and while working at Second Chance Bookstore tries to figure who she is and where she fits it.
Her friend Tony is having an engagement party that is turning out to be much bigger then planned as the Baron and his wife will be at the manor. Tony is presenting his fiancé a special copy of Wuthering Heights as an engagement present. At the presentation of the gift the Baron accuses Tony of stealing from his library, and that starts a whole set of mysteries! Including finding a body on the moor.
Lovely installment in the series, and I am definitely looking forward to the next one (hoping Addie stays in England!)

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was so confused at the start of this book that I thought I missed at least one, if not multiple, in the series. What a missed opportunity for at least one additional book, so we could get an understanding of what Addie has been up to. Instead, this jumps in a year later, with zero explanation as to what is going on.

The mystery was fine, but I felt that clues were very upfront for the whole time.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this read & I do hope the series continues! The English village & friends made by Addie & Pippi added so much to the storyline that it made me as torn as Addie was about returning to the states. The mystery was well done & exercised my sleuthing skills, but the possibilities of what could be next for Addie & Pippi have me anticipating many fun scenarios.

[Lauren McGuire · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 rounded up. Seemed like a stopgap in the series but thought the author dealt nicely with the fallout from the previous book in the series.

I enjoy reading this series because it refuses to conform to classic cozy mystery formulas.

Some niggling questions left after finishing the last chapter, but overall a satisfactory read.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Cynthia Beckmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

As much as I loved the characters in the rest of the series, it was nice to meet some new ones.

It was interesting how solving the murder actually solves an earlier murder. The cases are very much connected.

The book leaves Addie with a dilemma. I hope there is another book to discover what she does.