Dedication to Murder by Lauren Elliott has Addie Greyborne digging into a trunk in the attic. An inscription on a beautiful copy of The Velveteen Rabbit along with journals belonging to her ancestor Anita Greyborne has Addie with a mystery on her hands. This is just the diversion Addie needs. Dedication to Murder is the ninth A Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery. This is a series that is best read in order which will allow the reader to get know the characters, their backstories, and how the characters are connected. Dedication to Murder starts off with a bang. There is drama from the very first chapter. This is an emotional story. I had to wonder if the author dislikes her main character. She has certainly put her through the wringer. Addie gets to do some introspection which is needed. Addie also needs a diversion from her current woes. It is a good time to check out the attic (I wanted to check it out with her). Addie uncovers a seventy-year-old cold case. Addie reads her ancestors’ journals and asks questions. There is also a current murder and Marc asks for Addie’s help (pigs do fly). The murder occurred during a tea which everyone in town except Addie attended. There are photos and videos of the event. The mysteries were interesting, but they were a cinch to solve. I kept hoping there would be a twist to surprise me (my mother said I have read to many mysteries). Dedication to Murder is an emotional story. I felt bad for Addie (I do not want to say too much and spoil it for you). There are a lot “woe is me” moments along with some jealousy (both of which are understandable). Personally, I feel that Addie dodged a bullet. The story wrapped up neatly and it left me curious. It will be interesting to see what happens next. Dedication to Murder is a curious cozy with a surprising revelation, a treasure trove of a trunk, a cold case, an unworn wedding dress, a treasured tale, a fatal tea party, surfeit of suspects, a difficult decision, and a doting dog.

Huge plot twist!

Dedication to Murder, just became my favorite book in the Beyond the Page Bookstore mystery series.

I love a trip to Greyborne Harbor and this one had my jaw dropping. Addie’s wedding day is quickly approaching.l excitement is in the air, but Addie find some thing in her attic. That is the start of a series of events that completely change Addie’s life at that very moment. Secrets are coming out of the woodwork in all kinds of places. Addys family history is not exactly as it seems. The man she supposed to marry, has not been completely honest with her and there’s a 70-year-old cold case that keeps tickling at her mind for answers. As the pieces fall together, Addie sees her life flash before her eyes. Making her make choices that she had to leave she had already made.

Lauren Elliott does an amazing job with Dedication to murder. What an amazing story. It’s one of those you think it’s going to go one way then a couple of chapters and it’s gone the complete opposite. Addie goes on an emotional roller coaster through this one. It also shows how much her character has grown. She was faced with a lot of confusing things at one time, but yet not only does she manage to make good decisions for herself, find a way to continue on with her days and solved not just one but two murders in the process. I can’t wait to see, what happens next for Addie.

Wow -- not at all what I expected. Great murder mystery, great characters. Loved all the information about the past and how the cold mystery was solved as well as the current murder. Learned a lot about friends, lovers and family. Makes you wonder if we should all be writing journals for our grandchildren and after. Couldn't believe the main storyline though -- Found myself wondering how I'd react, what I'd say, what I'd do. Can't wait for book 10 and hopefully after to see what happens!

"Dedication to Murder” the 9th instalment in the Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery series by Lauren Elliott. I loved this latest instalment in the series and I swear each book is better than the last! It’s hard to write down how I felt reading the story as it would mean giving spoilers but let me just say if you have been reading the series this is a must read. I do suggest you try to read from the beginning as there are lots of characters and back stories you will want to know plus it’s a great mystery series.

The mystery was interesting and well plotted, I did suspect who the killer was partway through, but this was an amazing puzzle to figure out alongside Addie and Marc.

Plus the ending oh my goodness! I’m anxiously awaiting to find out what happens next for Addie as she has some pretty big decisions to make going forward.

I recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends.

I can’t wait to read book 10!

I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Kensington Books and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own

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Dedication to Murder by Lauren Elliott is a mystery novel that follows Addie Greyborne, a bookshop owner, as she uncovers a cold case in her family’s past. As Addie prepares for her wedding to Dr. Simon Emerson, she discovers a hidden room in her attic containing a rare collection of children’s books, including a first edition of The Velveteen Rabbit. An inscription in the book leads her to unravel a complex mystery within her own family. However, this discovery is just the beginning of a series of shocking twists, including a suspicious death that suggests foul play in the present.

So, I just finished reading Dedication to Murder by Lauren Elliott and I wanted to share my thoughts on it. First of all, can we talk about that cover? I absolutely loved it! But let me add, this book was a bit strange for a cozy mystery. It didn’t really have that cozy feel to it, more like a romance novel with all those overused cliches.