What an intriguing whodunit! So many suspects - so many clues. Addie Greyborne, amateur sleuth and and owner of Beyond the Page Books and Curios has two murders to solve. As usual she has her gentleman friend, Simon and her other friends to help solve the case. I enjoyed keeping up with all the sleuthing and vetting possible suspects. Addie's book expertise really helped solve the case.

I was intrigued by the role of the collection of books in resolving the mystery, and the backdrop of the luxury yacht definitely made for a change of scenery compared to many of the cozy, murder mystery novels I have read. 

Sadly I found the main character just lacking. Addie just seemed to luck upon hidden clues, eavesdropping on intensely personal conversations (It seemed unlikely that such sensitive issues would be that easy to listen to) and popping around corners just as.... You get the idea.

Then the interpersonal relationships just seemed a little twisted, eg the police chief was involved in a romantic capacity with no less than three of the key characters at various points of time.

I also really struggled with the story line and how the murder mystery was resolved. So, this one was just not my cup of tea. I'm sure there are others who will enjoy it!

With thanks to Kensington Books, #Netgalley and the author for  my advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Addie Greyborne is super busy with her friend Serena's wedding when Marc pulls her in to try to identify a piece of book found on a dead body. Following the wedding another guest is found dead and all those still aboard the yacht are ask to remain. All Addie wants to do is to get into the library and get her hands on some of Oliver Ludlow s fancy books. But the minute Addie  opens the first book she realizes that its a fake. Mr. Ludlow insists otherwise. So Addie continues to dig into the books. Its not until she picks up Affairs at Styles and finds blood. Not only blood but the bottom corner is missing a piece. The piece matches the piece found on the dead man. Further investigation finds the murder took place in that very library but the blood isn't that of the dead man. However finding the killer or killers proves to be a challenge as there are too many suspects with too many reasons for them to want to commit a murder/ murders . Will things get solved  or will they all be stuck on the yacht for a long time?

Through NetGalley, I received a free copy of UNDER THE COVER OF MURDER (Book 6 of the Beyond the Page Bookstore Mysteries) by Lauren Elliott in exchange for an honest review.  Serena and Zach’s wedding is finally here.  Serena’s horrid soon to be stepmother-in-law has managed to alter every single detail of the nuptials except for the identities and attire of the wedding party.  The morning of and the morning after the event finds murder victims washing ashore seemingly from the yacht serving as a venue for the wedding festivities.  Lies, intrigue, and betrayal heavily permeate the lives of the wedding guests, so Addie Greybourne calls in all of her friends to help her separate the perpetrator from the merely perfidious.  A rare book from the yacht’s library may be the clue upon which the case is resolved.

I liked this book and enjoy the series.  I recommend the book to fans of the series.  I recommend the series to fans of cozy mysteries featuring murder, bookstores, book themes, small towns, coastal settings, and town events.

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I'd have murdered the step mother in-law, then slapped the father in-law and the groom for letting the over-entitled witch hijack the brides wedding. The sleuthing is pretty good in what is basically women's fiction. The first body is found before the wedding but remains unidentified for a time. Then the second body means that everyone is sequestered by the police.
I requested and received a free ebook copy from Kensington Books via NetGalley.

Even in the midst of an extravagant wedding, Addison Greyborne can find herself in the middle of a murder mystery. And while trapped on a yacht with the killer no less. This is book six of the Beyond the Page Bookstore mystery series, and although you can read this engaging and clever cozy as a standalone, reading the whole series is like solve a great mystery with your closest and dearest friends. I am excited to read the next installment!

I was given a chance to read this book through NetGalley and Kensington Books, thanks!  This is the sixth book of the series and takes place almost completely on a yacht which is docked in Greybourne Harbor.  Serena and Josh are getting married and this is where it will take place, with several of the guests spending the night.  No spoilers. but it seems that several of the guests have secrets that they will do anything to prevent them from coming to light, including the murders of two reporters.  In this book it seems that Addie is too often over hearing converstations that give her clues to the case and most of the book is all about her taking chances to find things out.  I do know that this is an advance copy, but there were several typos that I hope are fixed before it is published.  A couple of romantic twists at the end and a surprise for Addie make it an interesting book.

Much like a locked room mystery, this locked on a ship mystery is just as exciting and with all the possible suspects this one might be more than Addie and her pals can take on especially as the lead investigators seem to be having a power struggle. Excellent characters that have been fully brought to life and a town setting that you wish you could really visit make this series a must read series! While I have loved every book in the series this installment has slightly edged into the lead as my favorite so far as the plot moved quickly with lots of twists and turns to broaden the suspect pool continually! I absolutely can not wait now to read what happens to these characters in the next book as lots of life changes happened for them in this book and I am anxious to see how they all play out!

Bibliophile and mystery solvers are a grand combination and this book does not disappoint the readers of mysteries or those that love books.  Characters are enjoyable and the mystery was well plotted and didn't jump to an unsupported conclusion.

I've read all the Beyond the Page Bookstore mysteries, and I think that this may be my favorite one of them all.  Addie's friend Serena is getting married despite the many interferences from her fiancé's stepmother, and Addie is determined that everything runs smoothly.  She almost gets her wish, even after a troublemaker from the past crashes the reception, but suddenly there's two murders to solve, and Marc, the police chief, has sequestered all the guests on the yacht.

With Serena on her honeymoon and Simon in his lab on shore, Addie pulls in reinforcements to help her follow the clues and brainstorm who-dunnit.  Fun to read and full of twists and turns, a nice new cozy to cuddle up with.

Thanks. to Kensington Books for providing access to an ARC via NetGalley.

I've enjoyed this series and Under the Cover murder fits right in with is it's fast paced, twists and turns to keep it all interesting.

A wedding is taking place on a luxurious and huge yacht in the harbour. Addie is the maid of honour and has to console the bridge, Serena, when her future mother-in-law takes over the wedding, inviting her own friends to attend. At the reception, an old enemy of the bride appears, drinking copious amounts of champagne and being loud. The next day her body is found floating in seaweed by the yacht. Addie and two friends set about to investigate.

As this is the sixth book in this series and I haven't read any others, I found the large number of characters difficult to keep in my mind. And all the characters seem to be either former boyfriends or relatives of the main ones. I admit I skimmed over the latter chapters. I did enjoy reading about the yacht - one stateroom has two queensize beds!

Thanks to NetGalley for an advance copy.

It's Zach & Serena's wedding, which is now on Zach's father & stepmonster's yacht.  I will admit, for this book, one needs to have been reading the series right along. I had missed books 3 & 4, & felt completely lost at the start (& went back & caught up before continuing). The wedding happens, complete with a mystery man murdered the night before, then another murder after the wedding. Ryley shows her true colors, Simon is hardly in the story line, & the girls (Addie, Paige & Catherine) are left to attempt to solve the murder. I had no idea who the murdere was until the person was reviled. Marc throws a wrench at the end, as do Serena & Zach. Getting a bit tired of the Addie/Simon game, hopefully something will happen in the next book-either be together or not.
Thanks to Kensington Books & NetGalley for the ARC ebook.

Just when I think Lauren Elliot's books cannot get any better, she ups her game once again. This is a fantastic series that six books in, shows no signs of slowing down. The characters are engaging and wonderfully drawn. I love that she keeps the mystery fun and the reader constantly guessing. Every time that I think I've got the killer identified, more clues are dropped that make me reconsider my choice. I can only hope that this series continues for a long time.

This was a first for me from this author and will certainly not be my last. It is a very enjoyable mystery that I read in 2 days. It’s extremely well written and keeps the reader interested until the very end. I liked the characters and felt like I could relate to them. The story and plot are both fun and keeps you guessing until the very end. Highly recommend!

The day before the marriage of Addie's best friend, Serena, an unidentified body is found on the beach with no id. From the way the man is dressed, it appears he was on the groom's family yacht for the rehearsal dinner. The bride and groom are not told about the body, and the wedding proceeds as scheduled. The next day, the body of a wedding guest is found on the beach. Other than the guests  who left the night of the wedding, everyone else is forced to stay on y=the yacht while the murders are being investigated. Family secrets, tangled relationships and counterfeit first editions are involved.

Great read by a new author for me. The plot is well written and enticing to the reader. The author writes in a way that makes the reader feel like part of The story.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for an advance read of this fun series. Serena is getting married on her in-laws mega yacht. Unfortunately, 2 people are dead by the following day. Addie and friends are confined to the yacht while clues and alibis are checked. Suspects abound so Addie must use all her sleuthing skills if she wants to resume her life.

Love, love, love this series. This book did not disappoint. The mystery was great and I did not see who the murderer was till the end. Sloan and the other cast of characters are fantastic and I feel as if I'm in the story with the vivid details that Ms. Elliott peppers in the storyline. Can't wait till the next book in the series. Side note: these should be read in order since some relationships develop throughout the books.

Under the Cover of Murder by Lauren Elliot was given to me from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Addie Greybourn owns "Beyond The Page" a book and curio shop. Her best friend Serena is getting married to Zack. Now it seems like Veronica, Zack's step-mother, has taken over the wedding. An unknown man is found dead and police chief Marc, Addie's old boyfriend, needs her help. The wedding is taking place on a yacht that has 6 decks. After the wedding, a lady named Lacey is found dead. Addie also discovers fake first editions in the ship's library. 
I like the author and have read many of her books. The story has many layers to it, with first editions that are fakes and illegal stops in Cuba and a murder mystery. This book really kept my interest.