Through NetGalley, I received a free copy of MURDER IN THE BOOK LOVER’S LOFT (Book 9 of the Book Retreat Mysteries) by Ellery Adams in exchange for an honest review. Jane Steward and her fiancé, Edwin, leave Storyton Hall and go to Oyster Bay, North Carolina on vacation. Suitably enough, there is an author event going on during their visit. When one of the authors is murdered, Jane joins forces with her new friend Olivia Limoges to track down the killer.

I liked this book and enjoy the series. I recommend this book to fans of both this series and the Books by the Bay mystery series. I recommend this series to fans of cozy murder mysteries featuring book-themed resorts, book-related intrigues, and tightly-knit communities.

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Storyton Hall certainly has an interesting history. This book has a great story line. Tragedies, authors, books, and maybe a surprise or two. The characters are wonderful. I enjoyed reading the book and spending time with my friends at Storyton Hall. I received this book from NetGalley, but my opinion is my own.

Love this series Especially Jane and Edwin and the others characters.
Jane and Edwin are away on a small vacation but of course things gets complicated..
Mystery,suspense,twists,murder,romance.
Voluntarily reviewed.

The ninth in the Book Retreat series (perfectly ok to read them out of order if you are not bothered by such things) starts with resort-keeper Jane trying to get a quick vacation away from her somewhat murdery small town to the North Carolina coast. Almost immediately upon arriving with her fiancé, she discovers a body and finds herself under suspicion and under threat. Adams’ books are incredibly sophisticated for any genre, but also stand out as instant classics in the cozy field with all the comforting elements we cozy-lovers want: books, food, pets, endless charm. Characters are well and deeply drawn, plots expertly crafted, and this particular book made me burst into happy, emotional tears at the end. An utterly dependable and gifted author at the top of her game.

Lovely cosy murder mystery. I feel I need to read some of the others to get a bit more context into the characters. But really enjoyed it. Great hooks and suspese.

I don't remember how I discovered this series, but I"m glad I did! Murder in the Book Lover's Loft is number 9 in Ellery Adams' Book Retreat Mysteries Series.
Jane and Edwin are off on a well deserved vacation, but in true spirit, they come upon a murder quickly into their vacation. And there are more murders as their brief trip continues. This latest story takes place mostly away from the lovely Storyton Hall Resort, which is quite the change for this series. I liked the change, seeing Jane and Edwin on their own, away from friends and family. The murders take place in a Virginia beach resort town, Oyster Bay. Authors, bookstores, family secrets and love round out this latest in the series. I thought the book was over when Uncle Aloysius revealed a hidden secret, but I was wrong! Another chapter had the most perfect ending! I hope this series continues for a long time!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC, in return for my honest review.

Jane and her fiancé, Edwin, are headed to the North Carolina coast for a much-needed vacation and to visit their new friend Olivia Limoges. Their harborside loft has floor-to-ceiling bookcases and breathtaking views, but Jane’s hopes of exploring the town with her man are stymied when Edwin steps on a stingray. Things take an even less romantic turn when Jane stumbles across a dead body . Instead of taking leisurely beach strolls, Jane is suddenly on a literary chase through time, unearthing a dark secret in her family tree that threatens all she holds dear back in Storyton. And it’ll take a whole village to help her make amends for the past—and stop a madman bent on exacting justice in the present.

I am such a fan of Ellery Adams. I read one of her series to the end and am now reading through two others. She is such a good writer and always has great characters in very real situations. I also love that she has crossed a character from one series to another in a very believable way. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read another book by one of my favorite authors.

I received this advance reader copy via Netgalley and the publisher, in return for an honest review. While the ninth book in this series, it is easily read as a stand-alone. Do vacations ever turn out as you hope they will? Jane Steward and her fiancé, Edwin, are finally taking a drive to coastal North Carolina before their upcoming marriage. As the owner of the unique Storyton Hall and widowed mother of two growing boys, Jane rarely has time to just enjoy Edwin’s company. Of course, their trip is marred by the discovery of a body that might have something to do with Storyton Hall. The story is another solidly told cozy and the grand finale(s) are wonderful. I hope this isn’t the end of this series as it’s always a pleasure to visit Storyton Hall.

Always enjoyable to visit Storyton Hall and old friends, if only it could happen in real life, hopefully this is not the last book in the series, but it was an exciting addition full of suspense and kept you guessing.

Jane Steward, owner of Storyton Hall, has finally found time for a holiday. With fiancé Edwin she makes the six hour drive to meet up with friend Olivia in her coastal hometown of Oyster Bay. Nothing about Jane’s life is simple however and it isn't long before the peace is shattered with the discovery of a body and a life threatening incident occurring on the same stretch of beach, both of which have links to Jane on vacation and at home. Can she discover who is responsible before long hidden family secrets are revealed and everything she holds dear is destroyed?

The ninth book, and sixth ebook, in Ellery Adams's original and compelling series feels as if it is bringing everything towards a tidy finale. I do hope there will be more to come but if I am right, this was a very satisfactory conclusion with only one possible loose end.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books but the opinions expressed are my own. If you enjoy the
Book Retreat Murder Mystery Series this is a must read.

3.5 rounded up to 4 stars.

Jane and Edwin need a true vacation just for themselves. Unfortunately what you need doesn't always work out, especially when murders happen. Do the murders have something to do with Storyton? Will Jane and Edwin have any peace? Another great book in the series.

Jane and Edwin are off on a much-needed vacation, where Jane has the chance to be pampered away from her own luxury resort. While visiting with their friend Olivia, tragedy strikes when an author with a strange fixation on taking others' tragic pasts and twisting them to become his bestsellers is found dead. They may not be at Storyton Hall for this mystery, but the cast is still lively and pulls you in just the same. A great addition to the series.

Reading an Ellery Adams book is like visiting with old friends and the latest Storyton mystery is no exception. A vacation for Jane and Edwin turns deadly when a man is murdered. Good thing Jane's friend Olivia Limoges and Captain Haviland are there to assist!

The mystery was fast-paced and I enjoyed having Olivia, who has a surprise romance with a lovable Fin, a part of the story. So many twists and turns kept me engaged and I loved the beach vacation setting.

A fun summer read with mystery, romance, quirky characters and a main character you'll love await!

I received a copy of the book from NetGalley and the opinions expressed are my own.

Ellery Adams has done it again! Her books are pure gold, and the Book Retreat series is possibly my favorite. (But as a bibliophile, how could it not?)

Jane is simply one of the great protagonists. Her knack for being in the right place at the right (or wrong?) time is what makes these books so delightful. Maybe she's just a young Miss Marple. I often put her on the same tier as Lori from the Aunt Dimity series by Nancy Atherton!

Jane is one of those heroines who deserves a vacation! (Did anyone really think she was getting one?) This book is just too much fun, a great whodunit with Jane and Edwin.

Ellery Adams is the best. I recommend any of her series (but especially this one). I appreciate the wink to fictional villains (my favs). And a bit of a masked ball, just to top it all off.

"You're beautiful. And terrifying."
Jane grinned. "As are all the best villains."

I think this is the best book in the series..... A must-read for fans of the series and of Ms. Adams.

I loved it so much that I would hate it if the series ended with this book... There, I said it!!!!

The Book Lover's Loft is a bungalow in a beach resort on the Virginia Coast. Jane and Edwin take off for a week of fun and relaxation at the beach, but the excitement starts when they check in and get to their bungalow. Message in the bathroom mirror, a fake skull in the shower, and soon dead bodies start piling up. This book was non-stop and I could not stop reading it.

The book ends with the beautiful wedding between Jane and Edwin, the boys adopted, and the secret room emptied of all its values (or is it??????)

This was a great book, and if you are fan of this series, this book is def a must-read.

An exciting installment in the addictive Book Retreat series, Murder in the Book Lover’s Loft was a mix of joyful and intense moments. This is definitely a book for fans of the series, as we get lots of details about all our favorite characters. About half the book takes place away from Storyton Hall, in a fun cross-over with Adams’ Books by the Bay series. Then we go back to Storyton Hall, where tension mounts and leads to a dramatic showdown during a masquerade ball!

Fans of this series will absolutely enjoy this book. I was in tears at the heartfelt end. If you haven’t read these books yet, I definitely would not start with this book, as it won’t be nearly as meaningful if you don’t already have a relationship with these characters. Instead, you should read the first book and start your journey with this fantastic series, perfect for book lovers!

It was exciting to be able to read the next book in the wonderful ‘Book Retreat Mysteries’ series. It was like catching up with old friends over coffee and being filled in on what they have been up to. As with every the books in this series I settled happily down to spend time with these friends, their interactions and care for each other are wonderful and I feel that they are so real that I could book a weekend at the Hall and spend time to chatting to them all.

Jane and Edwin are taking a break from Storyton Hall and have travelled to the coast to stay at Admiral’s Inn. Before they leave a body is found in the forest near the hall, but as it didn’t belong to a guest there was no need for the two of them to cancel their trip.

After they check in to Admiral’s Inn, Jane is startled by a skull in the bathroom and a message in the mirror saying “Your story is over…”

Turns out the skull belonged to the previous guest - a crime writer with a bad attitude and a habit of basing his books on true disasters without asking permission. When he turns up dead the next day there’s a long list of people with a reason to kill him. Then a second body turns up. Jane and Edwin decide to investigate because there are links to Storyton Hall.

Returning home for a masquerade ball Jane learns the local body is connected to the coastal one and the team prepare to catch the killer before they strike again. All the threads are connected and the killer is revealed during the ball in a wonderful climax as red herrings distract and I changed my mind as to who the killer was quite a few times. Sadly, there are a few scenes which makes me fear this may be the last in the series - I hope I’m wrong - but if I am then the ending was perfect

Another enjoyable mystery from Ellery Adams. I have not read the previous books in this series so I would recommend reading the others first. However this is enjoyable as a stand alone.
I’ve previously read The Secret Scone and Book Society series.
I’ll look forward to reading more in the Book Retreat series now.

This was so good, I loved it! It was fun to see how it all tied together, and yikes about swimming in the ocean! And I'm thankful the old books are finally safe. It will be interesting to see what happens next in the Book Retreat Mystery series! I love Ellery's books because she mentions other books inside of them. I love all of her cozy mysteries series and the characters!

Well it sounds like a book lovers dream - an old library with valuable books, a book retreat filled with laden bookcases, beach setting. But murder intrudes and Jane, while worrying about her fiance who is incapacitated by a stingray accident, is caught up in the case because a keychain from her hotel is found near a dead body. Nicely paced and satisying read. I received this as an advance copy from the author via NetGalley and am leaving this review voluntarily.