As much as I loved the mystery part of this cozy mystery I was somewhat confused by what direction the series will be taking going forward with regards to location and friends. With that being said I will be eagerly awaiting whatever Addie and Pippi's next mystery will be!

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This is my favorite mystery to date in one of my favorite cozy mystery series. Addie’s life changed tremendously in the preceding mystery, “Dedication to Murder”. Since then, she has been in England for over a year, visiting one of her dearest long-time friends, his fiancée, and her new friends. She is a very different young woman than when she boarded the plane for what she thought would be a two-week visit. Her basic personality and her heart for people are the same, but she is stronger, more resilient, and content with her life.

Addie owns Beyond the Page Books and Curios in Greyborne Harbor, Massachusetts. She inherited the family home in Greyborne Harbor, moved there, and opened her bookstore. She enjoyed her life, loved her friends and her business, and Pippi, her sweet pup. She had helped the local police solve several murders, and with the help of her friends was quite good at it.

Each character is designed with care. I learn more about the regular characters in every novel, and those who are only in this mystery, through realistic interactions, behaviors, and actions. Serena, Addie’s best friend, has her tea shop next to Addie’s bookstore. Serena has twin toddlers, one of whom is named after Addie. She is also very close to Paige, her store manager.

I like who Addie has become in the past year even more than I did in the past. Each time she planned to return home, something changed, so she postponed it. She loves England and the life she has in Moorscrag. She rents the cottage on the property where her friend Tony, a best-selling author, lives. He and Addie were very close friends in school, then ran into each other for the first time in many years where Tony’s American estate is. He lives primarily in Moorscrag, at Milton Manor, the ancestral estate of Tony’s publisher, Lord Bentley, who resides in London with his wife. Tony invited Addie to visit him in England and let her heart heal from devastating events. He recommended her for a temporary position at Second Chance Books and Bindery. The owner, Mr. Pressman, is one of the best book restoration craftsmen in the UK.

Addie is like a light, refreshing summer rain. She is kind-hearted and tries to turn discouragement into something positive and beneficial. Her cousin in London, a popular clothing designer, is her only living relative. Addie made several new friends in Moorscrag, including Tony’s fiancée, Hailey, but her friends in America want her home “where she belongs”.

Tony and Hailey’s engagement party was held at Milton Manor. There was an uninvited guest whose significance wouldn’t begin to unfold until the next day. Tony presented Hailey with a special engagement gift. A bibliophile, she was thrilled to receive the limited first edition of Wuthering Heights. Later that evening, Lord Bentley confronted Tony about the rare book. It had gone missing from his private library over twenty years ago – and he wanted it back.

The following day was damp and foggy. Pippi insisted on her walk and, unleashed, ran toward one of her favorite places on the moor. Pippi drew Addie to the remains of a woman she ran into – literally – at the party the night before. She remembered the woman’s elegant, antique pendant with a sapphire and diamonds, as she accidentally spilled champagne on it when running into her. She no longer wore it, and her neck bore wounds of its forceful removal.

Nobody knew the woman, not even Hailey or Tony. Yet within hours, Hailey was accused of, then charged with, the murder. Detective Inspector Noah Parker didn’t seem to like anyone and he especially didn’t believe there was any other possible killer. As Addie began to look into it, she found several indications of it being connected to a twenty-year-old cold case, when Hailey was too young to have been involved.

Solving this case would be difficult if not impossible. Inspector Parker and Addie were determined to get justice for the unknown woman – separately, of course. I had my pet suspect, Addie had hers, Parker wouldn’t share about an open case, and the clock was ticking on Addie’s return to Greyborne Harbor. Pages flew quickly to the tumultuous denouement. This complex, in depth, mystery and its conclusion were very satisfying, and I highly recommend the novel and series!

I have enjoyed the books I have read so far in the Beyond the Page Bookstore series. This one was a wonderful addition to the series. The characters are well developed and I have fallen in love with Addie. Experiencing her life in England while she is recovering from an emotionally damaging situation. There are lots of twists and turns as the clues keep popping up that will keep you guessing until the end. And believe me! There is a whopping shock at the end. I am anxious to see whether Addie actually returns to the US or if there are hopes for a new relationship in the UK that will help her heal from her broken heart. Can’t wait for the next visit with Addie and the rest of the characters in this series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Cozies for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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A Limited Edition Murder: A Beyond the Page Mystery
By Lauren Elliott
Kensington
June 2024

Review by Cynthia Chow

After a shocking revelation about her family and a devastating breakup with her fiancé, bookstore owner Addie Greyborne accepts her friend Tony Radcliff’s offer to visit him in England and take on a new temporary job in the small West Yorkshire village of Moorscrag, England. Working at the Second Chance Books and Bindery has allowed Addie to meet a new welcoming assortment of friends, as well as be able to attend the engagement party of Tony and his fiancée Hailey Granger. Addie’s planned year in England is about to end though, and despite her numerous postponements she is preparing to return home to New England and deal with the emotional fallout. The celebrated visit of Tony’s publisher, Lord Bentley, is quickly overshadowed by his declaration that Tony’s gift to his fiancée was stolen. Lord Bentley asserts that the extraordinarily valuable limited edition of “A Wuthering Heights” was taken out of his manor twenty years ago, with a missing maid accused of the crime. Not long after this shocking news is Addie’s discovery of a mysterious woman she met at the engagement party, causing Addie to once again put on her investigator’s cap to solve a few murders. Addie doesn’t have the same cooperative relationship with Detective Inspector Noah Parker as she did with Detective Marc Chander back home in Greyborne Harbor, and despite the DI’s Henry Cavill’s good looks Addie’s not about to allow him to prevent her from helping her friends.

This 10th in the series could easily serve as a standalone as a result of the change of location and introduction of new characters. Loyal readers will still rewarded be though, as they will enjoy following Allie’s reclamation of her confidence and discovery of a possible new path for her life. She will have to make extremely hard choices over what she wants in her life, something made even more difficult when her two best friends visit her in England. It hasn’t gone unnoticed that Addie has been putting off her return, indicating that her subconscious may be trying to make the choice for her. As much as readers may have enjoyed her adventures back in her New England Beyond the Page bookstore, they will be rooting for her to continue to pursue the healthier relationships she has been forging in the charming town of West Yorkshire. At least everyone can be reassured that she will continue to have the companionship of her Yorkipoo Pippi, not to mention her love of books and bookselling. Whether this is the end of an entertaining bibliophile mystery series or the start of a brand new one, readers will look forward to the next appearance of this determined lead character.

Princess Fuzzypants here: Addie is still lingering in Yorkshire until the engagement party of her friend Tony and his fiancee Hailey.. Her return home may be delayed further when she discovers the body of a mysterious woman on the moors. It turns out the deceased has connections to the Manor that might be connected to a murder and theft in the past. Limited edition books and one of a kind jewellery are at the heart of the mysteries. If Addie is correct, solving the two thefts might lead them to a single killer. That is if the new DI will listen to her.

DI Parker is in Yorkshire after a checkered past in London. Henry Cavill handsome, he is also proving a match for Addie’s wit and intelligence. Could it be she is finally leaving her sad romantic past behind and finally starting to wake up again. But he is insufferable and she is leaving. What hope would there be for anything to develop. I have a feeling we might find out in the next volume of the series. I love the way the author has managed to blend the storylines on both sides of the Atlantic seamlessly. The reader has to remember there are two parts to this tale. It is a testament that it works so well and that the puzzle pieces fit together in a most entertaining and fascinating way.

Five purrs and two paws up.

A Limited Edition Murder by Lauren Elliott is the tenth A Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery. I recommend reading this series in order as there are a number of characters and backstories. Since I did not read Dedication to Murder, I felt like a fish out of water for the first few chapters. At the beginning of the story, we are introduced to a host of new characters (residents of Moorscrag) when Addie goes to the Crooked Lane Pub at the end of the day. It is a challenge to keep track of the various villagers. Addie is well liked by the townspeople. I enjoyed the descriptions of the village, and the cottage Addie is residing in. The bookstore sounded delightful (a haven for booklovers). I would gladly trade places with Addie. I wanted the special copy of Wuthering Heights for my library (do you think I can reach into the story and pull it out). It makes a special engagement gift (well, for a moment). The mystery was interesting yet easily solved. The detective inspector is arrogant and unlikeable. We do get to see him in a different light later in the book (by that time, I wanted to shove him off the Almscliffe Crag). The story moved at a leisurely pace. Pippi, Addie’s tricolored Yorkipoo, is a cutie (my mother would like to pull Pippi from the book). There is a going away party for Addie at the pub, but we are left to wonder if she will depart for Greyborne Harbor or linger in Moorscrag, West Yorkshire (I vote for Moorscrag).

Addie is coming to the end of her year in England, working at Second Chance Books and Bindery. She is invited to her friend, Tony's, engagement party, a gala event held at Milton Manor, and catered by not only his regular English staff, but also his staff from America. During the course of the evening, Addie accidentally spills her drink on one of the female guests, and then later, during a stroll along the moors with her Yorkipoo, she stumbles upon the woman's dead body. The investigation by the new DI puts both Tony and his fiancee under suspicion. Addie is torn between getting ready to leave England and the friends she has made here, and solving the murder before she leaves. Will this put her in jeopardy, and what to do with the handsome DI and his obvious dislike of her interference. I loved all the diverse characters in this story, and the tying in of the current events with events in the past. I hope there are more stories of Addie's adventures, specifically in England for a longer stay. Disclosure: I am voluntarily reviewing this book received through NetGalley and all opinions are strictly my own.

I enjoyed this book. There is quite a few twists., it’s interesting all the way through. I loved the characters.b#ALimitedEditionMurder #NetGalley

This was such a fun entry to this series! You just never know what's going to happen from one book to another, yet you know it's going to be an enjoyable ride with some of your favorite characters. This exciting chapter led us to England! Addie has chosen to take a bit of a time out on her life and escape into the beautiful landscape of England, while being on site to enjoy her good friend Tony's engagement fun. But even in England Addie finds herself wrapped up in solving a murder, becoming a suspect herself, and befriending the locals. Will Addie be able to return to Greyborne Harbor the same as she left? We'll have to see in the next entry of this spectacular series. I always say they just can't come fast enough, but I so enjoy each page when they do!

A limited edition Murder by Lauren Elliot published on May 21 2024 by Kensington books. This book is the tenth installment in the Beyond the Page Bookstore mystery series.
This was the very first book I have read from the author , so I haven’t read any others from this series but I will definitely be going back to read more of them! Cozies are always books that I ten to hurry to read ❤️

Overall, I really enjoyed this cozy mystery and I will read more from this author. It was a great find!

While this is the 10th book in the series, it could be read as a standalone novel. However, readers could have a greater appreciation for the characters if they read the books in order. Overall, this is a fun cozy mystery which takes place in the English Countryside. When you throw in a sweet romance, a cute dog, and numerous books, what more could you ask for? Perhaps a second mystery to solve, which you find in this installment. It's fun to sleuth along with the characters. Readers familiar with the series will likely enjoy it, and those new to the series may want to check out the prior books.

A Limited Edition Murder was my first delve into cozy mysteries! I did enjoy the overall storyline and 'whodunit' trope, however, I think my literary interests are elsewhere and mysteries may not be for me. I also found out that there are multiple books in this series, so some of the plot points and characters were linked to the previous books, leaving me a little muddled and confused. I may try more of Lauren Elliott's books in the future, but as of right now, I'm happy to let my cozy mystery reading lay low for a while.

While enjoying her extended stay working at Second Chance Books and Bindery in West Yorkshire Adie still feels far from home her friends and her own beloved bookstore. The engagement party of her dear friend Tony at the Milton Manor promises to be a joyful distraction. But trouble is brewing when Tony presents his fiancé with a special copy of Wuthering Heightsas an engagement gift the lord of the manor insists the book was stolen from his library. When Addie takes her Yorkipoo Pippi out for a walk on the moors she discovers the body of a young woman. When the police accuse Tony of foul play Addie vows to get to the bottom of what’s going on. This was a great story with entertaining characters. I would recommend it to everyone.

This was the first book I've read in this series, though I think it works reasonably well as a standalone. However, the romance tropes were just a little too much for me. The plot was fine, but I found the book only partially engaging. Just not my cup of tea, I think.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the review copy in exchange for an honest review.

Good mystery, but since this was #10 in the series, I had some problems catching up with Addie's past.

When Addie's good friend, Tony, throws an engagement party an unknown woman shows up uninvited. The following morning as Addie is walking her dog, she finds that same woman dead. With the police involved, A cold case from 20 years ago is linked to the same crime. Only the newest detective refuses Addie's involvement in solving the crime.

Even though every step she takes leads to the killers.

A must read!

The tenth book in the Beyond the Page Bookstore mystery series is a real page turner and takes place in England. Addie is swept up into another murder investigation when her good friend Tony and his fiancee Hailey become the main suspects in the murder of a young woman. A stolen book, a stolen necklace, and two murders 20 years apart that. Addie is sure are all somehow connected. Often butting heads with Noah, the handsome police detective, Hailey is determined to put the clues together and find justice for the two victims. This was a well written fast paced book that had me turning pages late into the night as I couldn't sleep until I knew whodunit!

I truly love this series. I've always sensed that Addie never quite settled into Greyborne Harbor. Indeed, she forged some solid friendships and established her bookshop, but it seems she truly found her niche in England. There, after the turmoil of her past, she's surrounded by people who appreciate her for who she is, without any pretense, away from those who have caused her pain.

I adored this story, its characters, and the setting. Personally, I would prefer her to remain there, perhaps with the occasional trip home or hosting visitors in England. She has no binding ties and is worthy of happiness.

I am totally Team England.

A perfect cozy! Twisty plot, interesting setting and characters make this an enjoyable read. I particularly liked the way the author wove Wuthering Heights into the story.. Looking forward to future books in this series. Thanks to #NetGalley and #ALimitedEdition for advanced digital copy.

Stumbling across a body while taking her dog for a walk, Addie is determined to find the killer after Tony is suspected by the police. Lots of twists and turns make this an excellent read. Love this series! Thanks#Netgalley and #Kensington for the eARC in exchange for a honest review. All opinions are mine.

I have read and enjoyed this whole series. This was a different setting, but still enjoyable. Loveable English characters. Visiting her friend Tony while working at a bookstore. Double mystery. Recommend