Addie is shocked when DI Noah Parker arrives bringing with him a special Twelve Days of Christmas book for the lighthouse fundraiser. Upon dropping off the donations at the lighthouse, Addie is duped by a Santa elf in disguise & then, of course, there is a murder. Paige's mom is being obnoxious with the upcoming wedding plans, Noah is taking over Addie's thoughts, and of course there is a "who did it" to be solved--especially when friends are being accused of committing the crime! The story moves along quickly without the murderer being revealed too soon. Thanks to Ms Elliott for continuing this series! Thanks also to NetGalley & Kensington Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Leaving your hometown for a prolonged period, for whatever reason, means changes will happen that you have no idea about. People also move on, their lives change, and things can't go back to how they once were. Addie Greyborne knows this but is surprised by just how out of sync she feels. Christmas is getting closer, however, and the celebrations will be all the more special because her close friend Paige is getting married on the most festive of occasions.

Daydreaming about England and the friends she made there, especially the local police detective, won't change anything but receiving a very special book from England for a local fundraiser seems a fitting end to her English adventure. At least she thought it was the end until the English detective, taking a detour from his trip to New York, delivers the book personally before a winter storm leaves Greyborne . cut off. When a body is discovered the following day and local police chief Marc Chandler has to recuse himself from the investigation, Addie is shocked to find out her English friend is taking over the case, at least temporarily! Unfortunately, all the clues point to Addie's friend and housemate as the main suspect, but she's not going to let her be convicted without a fight,

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Kensington Publishing, Kensington Cozies, but the opinions expressed are my own. The 11th book in Lauren Elliott's Beyond the Page mystery series ties up a lot of loose ends but there were also some which remained as well as a few enticing hints of Addie's future so hopefully I can continue to enjoy this particular reading pleasure a while longer. I highly recommend it.

Another excellent book in the Beyond The Page Bookstore Mystery series by Lauren Elliott! This book finds Addie Greyborne back in Greyborne Harbor at Christmastime. She had previously been abroad after some serious life-changing events and now she finds herself back where she should feel a sense of belonging with all her friends and the bookstore she owns and runs..... but Addie finds herself feeling as if she's on the outside looking in and seeing all the changes that have taken place for herself and for those she loves and she isn't quite sure what to do with herself. Her best friend, Serena, is now a wife and mother to three little ones. Her dear friend Catherine, is married now and off jetsetting around the world. Her employee, another dear friend, Paige, is busy preparing for her Christmas wedding. Even the two men she considered loves are happily living their lives with others. All this while Addie tries to find how, and if, she still fits in. She does all she can to run her shop, help her friends, and keep her mind off the man she met in England, whom she found both intriguing and frustrating. Addie throws herself into work, into her maid of honor duties for Paige's wedding, and into getting a donation together for the lighthouse museum's upcoming gala. She has several books together for the silent auction and is eagerly awaiting the arrival of a rare book for the raffle from the shop where she worked in England. She's a bit stunned when that book shows up hand-delivered by the man she's tried unsuccessfully to push from her thoughts. Addie delivers the book to the lighthouse during a terrible snowstorm and is met by an unlikely character. Things, of course, go a little sideways, as they normally do, and before long there's a mystery .... or two .... to solve. Will Addie figure out who is responsible for both crimes? Will she begin to feel she fits in again in Greyborne Harbor? This excellent read will keep you on the edge of your seat and rooting for Addie throughout. Lauren Elliott does not disappoint with this latest in her excellent series!

Addie is back from England and is a mainstay support to her friend Paige who is beyond stressed by her awful mother. Then the very interesting DI from England shows up, there is a major snowstorm, and a very valuable book is stolen. There's lots more to love in this excellent story but I'm afraid of doing the spoiler thing.
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Festive Fatality..
The eleventh outing in the Beyond the Page Bookstore series of mysteries and the festive season is about to turn fatal just as Addie is pondering the theft of one very special book edition. Can Addie juggle both cases before a new year dawns? Another enjoyable and entertaining entry to this long running series with a nicely drawn cast and a well imagined setting.

What to say without spoiling can be hard but I'll try.

I'll start with saying I loved this book. I'm a fan of the series and there are ups and downs but this one has lots to love. We start with Addie back in the states and her bookstore where they are preparing for Paige's wedding and Christmas. Of course Martha has to stir things up with the wedding which should surprise no one and not spoil.

The town has events going on and one has a theft and murder! Addie becomes involved due to someone she cares about being accused. So she's trying to find her footing there along with a lovely personal surprise.

We experience character growth in this one and it's nice to be included in the thoughts and actions. The story moves along well and fans will very much enjoy it. We are left wanting more and I can't wait to see what happens next.

Thank you to Netgalley and Kensington for allowing me to read this advance copy in exchange for a fair review.

Epilogue to a Christmas Murder is book 11 in the Beyond the Page Bookstore mystery series. It is a cute, cozy mystery set in the quaint town of Greyborne Harbor, MA. There are lots of twists and turns as Addie tries to “assist” the local authorities in proving the innocence of a friend who has been charged with murder. There are many characters and intricacies involved in the series so if you have the opportunity, I recommend reading all the books to appreciate the full effect.

After being left at the proverbial altar, Addie Greyborne retreated to England for a year to recoup and decide what to do with her life. She left her bookstore, Beyond the Page Books and Curios, in the capable hands of her manager, Paige. But the year has ended, and Addie has returned home, eager to welcome the upcoming Christmas holiday and Paige's Christmas Day wedding.

Then she receives an unexpected and surprising visit from Detective Inspector Noah Parker, whom she butted heads with during her time in England. She's not going to let him know how this has shaken her, since seeing him again has taken her breath away. But he delivers a special book for her from the owner of the bookshop she worked for there -- a signed edition of The Gift of the Magi -- and she's going to donate it to the local museum for charity.

When she shows up at the museum she meets one of Santa's Elves who seems to be putting the donations into boxes, and tells her to just add her donations to everything else. Barely questioning it, she does so, then discovers later that everything has been stolen, and the elf is nowhere to be found.

To make matters worse, a dead body is found the next day on the cliff by the lighthouse. Who is the man? Is he connected to the burglary? But when it turns out to be someone who's connected to a friend, and local police chief Marc Chandler is removed from the case, she has no help. At least until Noah Parker is temporarily assigned to the murder case. But the DA and the mayor want it solved quickly. With only one suspect in line for it, Addie has to work fast, and behind the scenes. Will she be able to find a killer before her friend is jailed? Or will everything go terribly wrong and she won't be able to help at all...

This is the eleventh book in the series, and I must say that it is my favorite to date. I am glad that I decided to continue reading this series after one book disappointed me (not going to say any more about that!). While I am glad to see Addie back home in Grayborne Harbor, I miss her friends she left behind in England. But she didn't leave all of them -- Detective Inspector Noah Parker is on holiday, and he's helping with the murder case. Her feelings for Noah are confusing, and she wants to see him and not see him, if that makes any sense.

With Marc off the case, everything needs to be hush-hush or both Noah and Marc will permanently lose their jobs, leaving Addie to do as much as she can by herself. She's also trying to manage her store and keep Paige from going crazy with a mother who's turned into a Motherzilla. Paige also needs her help if her wedding is to go off nicely; Addie's in a pickle and knows it.

Looking for clues, she's pretty much on her own and what she can glean from both Marc and Noah, which isn't much. She's positive the suspect is innocent, and trusts her gut instinct, which is more than not right. However, knowing it and proving it are two different things.

The book kept me interested throughout, and I loved the fact it takes place during the Christmas season. (That's just because I love the holiday, myself). Anyway, watching Addie take what she has and put it all together at the end is the best part of the book. This woman is intelligent, unflappable, and able to take care of herself in a pinch. She can also think on her feet. and that's the best kind of amateur sleuth. It makes Ms. Elliott's books are wonderful; with a taut storyline and a climax that's worth waiting for.

I will not say any more about the book in order not to spoil it for anyone (I don't think I've given any spoilers so far!) I will say I loved the intrigue, Addie's actions and her thinking, and the way the book ended. I look forward to the next in the series. Highly recommended.

I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley but this in no way influenced my review.

This was one great book. Addie Greyborne is back from jolly ole West Yorkshire, England. Christmas is fast approaching as is Paige's wedding. But Addie just can't seem to fit in anymore. Oh sure her friends are there but she can't get over being betrayed by Simon and then watching Marc get married. Plus she left someone in England that she didn't want to. But when Detective Inspector Noah Parker shows up in Greyborne Harbor she has to face her feelings for him. Did he come to see her or just check off a bucket list event for his late wife.? So many mixed emotions and knots in her stomach that Addie can hardly focus. However the theft of a rare book and then a murder make her get her head on straight and really focus. Plus it doesn't hurt she gets to work with Noah. 🥰. Love this series

I LOVE this series! So glad to see it continue. Lauren knows how to touch the reader’s heart. She does not disappoint! She has created a series that has promoted a lot of discussion amongst her fans.. Don’t want to say more, because I don’t want to do any spoilers. But she found a way to end this installment that I was not expecting…and has added a new twist to the storyline. Enjoy!!!

One of my favorite authors and series. Looking forward to more books from this author. Hope you enjoy her series as much as I did. Happy reading

This mystery was not for me. Part of the reason is that clearly one needs to have read the rest of the series to know the characters and backstory of this book. I did not much like any of the characters, and I thought that the writing was a bit juvenile.
I'm sure there is a readership for this series but it is not me.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

Addie is back in Greyborne Harbor, where once again there is murder and mayhem. One has to wonder about the crime statistics during her absence, but a Christmas heist, a murder, and a very handsome detective inspector all make for a most interesting read. There is no denying that things have changed in Greyborne Harbor, including Addie, and I do love this new Addie who doesn't always have to build walls. This 11th book in one of my favorite series is a salute to Lauren Elliott's skill as a writer and to the durability of these characters. It opens up so many possibilities, and I cannot wait to see where they lead.

I was glad to be back in Greyborne Harbor after spending the last book in England. I love the shenanigans of Addie, Serena and Paige get into. They got into some in this book but I would like to have seen more. I know love interests are part of the cozy mystery formula but I'm honestly okay with just having an amateur sleuth solving crimes with the help of her friends.

#EpiloguetoaChristmasMurder #NetGalley is another fantastic addition to this series by Lauren Elliott.
Addie has returned to Greyborne Harbor, just in time for the holidays.
There is nothing better than being home, catching up with friends, and preparing for the holidays. For Addie, there's just one problem, she doesn't seem to fit in any longer. Everyone is involved in their own lives, and this leaves Addie feeling a bit sad.
An unexpected visitor arrives, bringing with him the book Addie is donating to the charity fundraiser, a signed first edition of The Gift of the Magi.
Unfortunately things don't go according to plan and Addie finds herself wrapped up in a murder investigation, as well as trying to find out who stole the charity donations, including her contribution.

I love the characters and each story, this is a really great series that I always look forward to reading.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of
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