This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. The story flowed very well and was very enjoyable. This book will keep you reading long into the night and you will not want to put this book down until you finish. This was such a great read and full of surprises. I am looking forward to reading other books by this great author.

“On the Hook” earns 4/5 Incriminating Scarves…Delightfully Fun!

I've eagerly entered the world of crocheting and cozy murder with Betty Hechtman’s “On the Hook,” the twelfth book in her Crochet Mystery series. Hechtman has penned a marvelous adventure, and although this far into the series I knew much would have transpired, I didn't feel at a disadvantage. There were plenty of “need to know” background and character connections to keep me thoroughly engaged. First, I enjoy a variety of themes weaving through my cozies especially when related to the lead character owning a food or hobby linked shop. Crocheting has always intrigued me and reminded me of watching my grandmother making dollies, scarves, and baby clothes. Next, I am always personally engaged in a series that incorporates multi-generational characters in the mystery and investigation. We have Molly Pink, a forty-something widow, who is the assistant/events manager of the bookstore/meeting place for The Tarzana Hookers, and The Hookers? Yes, a plethora of ‘women of a certain age’ that love ‘hooking.’ Fourth, the first-person narrative included excellent descriptions that I found informative, but she doesn't rely on the narrative alone, as she has entertaining banter between characters that illustrate well tone and personality. Last, I continue my involvement in a series when the writing is enjoyable, the mystery clever, the characters are realistic (quirky is ok), and I am intrigued enough to go beyond the story. I never thought crocheting would be for me, but after reading this book I am intrigued. All boxes checked! An added treat is the crochet patterns included for CeeCee’s Baby Blanket and Molly’s Incriminating Scarf. Absolute fun!

On the Hook by Betty Hechtman is the twelfth book in the Crochet Mystery series. This was the first book in the series I read, but I had no problem following along with the characters. Molly and the other members of her crochet group, the Hookers, are crocheting baby blankets for charity. One member of the group has gotten her real estate license and is anxious to show a house to another member. Unfortunately the house comes with a dead body. Molly leaves her scarf while making a quick exit and becomes the main suspect. I enjoyed the crochet aspect of the book as well as all of the characters. I guessed the killer early on, but I enjoyed the book enough that I did not mind.

On the Hook is the twelfth book in its series. Molly Pink is part of a crochet group known as the Tarzana Hookers. One day, a woman in the group wants to show a house and asks Molly to come along. As they walk through the house, they don’t realize that there’s a dead body on the ground floor. Afterwards, Molly’s ex who is a part of the investigation, confronts Molly and states that her scarf was found at the murder scene. Molly and the rest of the group need to clear Mollys name before she is arrested for a crime she didn't commit!

This book works as a stand alone but would be best read in the series. The characters are zany and colorful! This was a fun cozy mystery!

This was actually the first book I've read in this series but since I'd been wanting to at least read something in it, I was happy when the book was available on NetGalley to voluntary read and review it. I have to say, I like the characters a lot and definitely want to go back and catch up with their stories and history. But the author does such a good job of storytelling that new readers like me will have no issue if they decide to read this book as a stand alone.

Molly and her crochet friends got involved in another mystery when her friend Adele had wanted to go into a house that Elise was showing for a reason other than seeing the house, nothing illegal. When the house's owner turned up dead and Molly's scarf was found at the scene, the police detective, Barry, started hounding Molly. I got a kick out of her describing him as doing his Columbo act but I think she later found out he still liked her and wanted to be around her.

I always enjoy when a group of ladies get together to work on a mystery while working on their hobby. I actually did guess the killer but the reason was a complete and very cool little twist. I thought the take down was pretty exciting and kind of funny...you'll just have to read it to find out. The killer was put away and most everyone in the book had a good ending. Except that Molly now had three men interested in her. I think I better hurry up and catch up (mainly because I'm just a little OCD about enjoying books more in order) before the next book comes out.

Molly has two really nice guys interested in her. Since I've only read this one book I can't say if I'm Team Barry or Team Mason. The third is sort of a fluke which you will find out if you read the book. Dinah was an awesome friend that anyone would love to have. I thought her lady cave was really cool. She was married to a guy a little older (all these ladies are around their 40s or 50s to begin with) and made herself a little den so she and her bestie Molly could have girl talk when her hubby wanted to go to sleep early. I think once I read more about the others in the group I'll have more to say in any reviews but since Dinah was Molly's best friend and had a little more page time, she just stood out more to me.

There are two crochet patterns included at the end of the book for the baby afghan and also Molly's famous scarf. There's a recipe for Molly's mom's Mystery Cake too.

A very enjoyable, well written and constructed mystery and thanks again to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review.

Molly Pink and her crochet group are back in the 12th volume of the crochet mysteries. In On the Hook, Molly has to solve the murder of a has-been tv star before she and her friends, Elise and Adele, are implicated in his murder.
Because this is the 12th book in the series, the characters are well developed and have established relationships. I was able to thoroughly enjoy the story even though I haven't read the previous volumes.
On the Hook is a well-written cozy mystery.

This is not the first in the series that I have read. I have not read them all or in order. I found this to be a standalone story that can be enhanced by reading them in order but just as delightful reading it by itself.

This is a well written book with lots going on. I found myself at the end in no time. The characters are well crafted, the plot tight, and plenty of suspects.

Molly must clear her name as her scarf was found at the scene of the crime and she becomes suspect number one.

I enjoy the wit, the story line and the characters. They keep me coming back for more.

most challenging, mystery to date.
Molly was roped into viewing a home for sale with Elise, one of the Hookers and a new Realtor, with Adele. It turns into a trail of secrets that almost puts handcuffs on Molly. She contacts ex-boyfriend Mason, well-known criminal attorney, to keep her out of jail. Elise’s husband Logan is the listing Realtor, and he doesn’t know she has a license. Adele wants a home for new hubby Eric “Cutchykins” Humphries, a motor cop, and Mother Humphries, as their only private time is when his mother goes to the movies one night a week. The three ladies were barely in the home when Elise heard that Logan was taking clients out to view homes. She panicked and drove everyone out. Nobody noticed that one of Molly’s signature scarves was left behind…
Barry, her ex-boyfriend who is the detective on the case, recognized the scarf at a glance. The owner of the home had been found dead by Realtor Logan, when showing it to his clients. The cause of death is poisoning, and the man was Timothy Clark, a huge TV personality. Elise wants Molly to find who did the deed so her husband doesn’t find out she showed the home. Adele doesn’t want Cutchykins to know they were looking at the house, either. She doesn’t want hubby to know she was in an acting workshop of Clark’s, in which he promised to get her an interview as a “personality”, a cable TV crochet star. Logan is hiding the actual ownership of the Clark home from Elise.
Molly is my favorite, showing us the single life (in her case widowed) in this new millennium. She has taken one of her talents and introduced it into where she works, the Shedd &Royal Books and More. This sounds like the kind of place I would enjoy working, especially with the yarn department and Happy Hour crochet events. Adele is becoming a favorite, even though she is the epitome of every uniquely annoying person one has ever met. Adele adds much to the series, even if at times only comic relief. The Hookers are not just a group that crochets or (perish the thought) knits, they are like a close-knit family after years of charitable yarn projects and adventures. And life around Molly is often an adventure, especially when trying to keep her from being ON THE HOOK!
This fast-paced, action-packed cozy mystery is just what the doctor ordered, with laughter often being the best medicine. The plot twists serve to heighten the suspense, introduce more possible suspects, and bring two of Molly’s ex-boyfriends back in her life. We are reminded that the world of show business is often cutthroat. Promises are worthless, especially from Timothy Clark, so the killer could be any one of his workshop students. Enough suspects to keep this armchair sleuth confused! One small consolation is that I had suspected – briefly – the real killer, but didn’t have a motive. Overall, it is a challenging mystery with the fabulous characters who are as fresh today as from the beginning – I highly recommend it!
From a Grateful Heart: I received this e-arc from NetGalley and the publisher, and this is my honest review.

This is book 12 in the Crochet Mystery series. The Tarzana Hookers are crocheting baby blankets for charity when Molly and the rest of the hookers get involved in a murder investigation involving one of their own. This is a light and fun cozy read with all the hookers back and ready to wrap up their next project. Adele has hired an acting coach to get back into the business and when he ends up dead she is the prime suspect. Can be read as a stand alone but there are lots of references to events in previous books. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

On the Hook by Betty Hechtman is twelfth tale in A Crochet Mystery series. Molly Pink and the Tarzana Hookers (get your mind out of the gutter—they are referring to crochet hooks) have decided to get back to their roots. They are crocheting baby blankets for infants that are surrendered at the police department, fire station and local hospitals. Adele Humphries loves her new husband, but she is less than thrilled with the cramped living situation since her mother-in-law moved in to their cozy condo. Elise Belmont has recently acquired her real estate license and is anxious to show her first home, but she does not want her husband, Logan to know. They are only in the house a few moments when Elise hustles them out the door because Logan is on his way with clients. On the news that night, Molly sees that Logan found Timothy Clark, owner and actor, dead in the house (oh dear). The next day Detective Barry Greenberg (one of Molly’s ex’s) shows up asking about a scarf found at the crime scene—oops, it seems Molly’s scarf was left behind in the hurry to exit the house. Adele is in a further tizzy because the victim was her acting coach (really). She has been taking lessons without her husband’s knowledge (she told him she was taking yoga—I am shocked he bought it). To avoid spilling Elise and Adele’s secrets, Molly must solve the case before Barry can prove the scarf is Molly’s. Molly contacts Mason Fields, attorney and another ex, for legal advice and assistance. It also gives them a chance to reconnect (sparks are flying) and clear up a few misconceptions. When not working at the store and stitching together the clues of the case, Molly has been roped into helping Rhoda’s brother-in-law, Leo. He is a widow who is clueless with women and Rhoda is tired of him moping about her house (Molly is a soft touch). Can Molly unravel the killer’s identity before Barry proves the scarf belongs to Molly?

On the Hook is not a standalone book. It is best to read A Crochet Mystery series in order, so you can understand about Molly, her family, the Tarzana Hookers, and her relationships with the men in her life. On the Hook contains good writing and has a fast pace (which I liked). The mystery, though, took a back seat to Molly’s love life. Instead of a love triangle, we have a square (Leo, Barry, Mason and Molly). The mystery was straightforward and the solving it is a cinch. Adele is her usual over-the-top self with her outlandish outfits and crazy ideas. She is even more zany than usual with her desire to become a host of a crochet show. Adele’s little ditty will have you in stitches (it is creative and hilarious). I admit to having trouble getting into On the Hook. There seems to be a more zany antics than normal in this installment. There is quite a bit going on in On the Hook with the murder, crocheting blankets for charity, Adele and her acting ambitions, Elise keeping her real estate license hidden from her husband (it made no sense why), Molly’s mother using her house for rehearsals, Barry trying to get Molly to answer his questions about the scarf, Mason and Molly going out, Molly giving Leo lessons, Sam living with Molly, the various animals that live with Molly, the bookstore, Dinah and her situation with Commander Blaine (her husband). While it is humorous, I wanted more mystery and less Molly stonewalling Barry (which lost its humor after a while). I am giving On the Hook 3.5 out of 5 stars. While On the Hook was not my favorite book in A Crochet Mystery series, I am curious to see what happens next with Molly Pink. Do you think she will ever pick between Barry and Mason?

**I voluntarily read this ARC**

This series is probably best read in order. This is the first book I read in the series, and I had a little bit of trouble keeping characters and their relationships straight. The mystery was interesting with nice pacing. My only issue was the ending. It just felt like it came out of nowhere.

Elise has earned her realtors license and is ready to get started so when one of the other Hookers wants to secretly look at a place without her husbands knowledge she jumps at the chance. Elise agrees but only if the girls will keep it quiet, she doesn't want her husband to know about getting her license yet. The ladies pull Molly into going with them to view the house. When a dead body is found at the property the next day the three ladies are shocked and don't want the police to find out they had been there you see the body was there while they were viewing the house they just happen to have to leave in a rush and never saw it. Follow along as Molly and her friends look for the murder and do their best to keep themselves out of trouble. This was a fun read filled with tons of crocheting knowledge. The characters are likeable, funny, and easy to get to know.

A delightful bit of escapism. Fun cozy mystery. I have read some of the previous ones in this enjoyable series. Sometimes when a character has two men in her life from which to choose it becomes irritating. This time there are three men giving her trouble or romance or whatever. Kept things interesting and entertaining. The ending or culprit was a bit of a surprise. Clues were well hidden, but there.

This is such a fun book to read. Not only is it a very good cozy but a great book about friendship, relationships and second chances as well.
When Elise decides she wants to become real estate agent and help Adele find bigger house for her family they take along Molly for the house hunting. When they later find out that body of the dead actor was found it that same house and that Molly has lost her shawl there all hell brakes lose.
Very dynamic story, with lots of characters but easy to follow. I really liked how realistic characters' were depicted and their faults presented.
Interesting plot with many twists and turns and never a dull moment. I was suprised at how obstructive Molly was towards Barry when he is in official capacity. I really enjoyed Adele's antics. I also liked family dynamic and of course a bit of romance. I found references to cozies were refreshing and lovely.

Molly Pink is a great protagonist and her ability to find herself in tricky situations always leaves me laughing.

There is a lot going on in this story that keeps it interesting from start to finish.

As we all know, Adele has a flair for the dramatics and she does not disappoint us in On the Hook bt Betty Hechtman.
Molly also has a new friend, Leo, who just might be some competition for Barry and Mason.

I really enjoyed this book and there was enough going on that I didn't realize I was at the tail end!

Ms. Hechtman is a talented writer and as a crocheter, I am always interested in what the Tarzana Hookers are up to.

I volunteered to read and review an ARC of this book provided by the publisher and NetGalley.

On The Hook is the 12th book in the popular Crochet Mystery Series by Betty Hechtman. I was thrilled to receive this book for review as I am a fan of her writing and of this series. My opinions are my own.
In the next in series The Tarzana Hookers are deep in a new mystery that may threaten the freedom of their own Molly !
Molly Pink and the Tarzana Hookers are crocheting baby blankets for charity. The Hookers are a tight-knit group, but some of the members have aspirations. Adele dreams of becoming an actress, and her acting coach has filled her head with promises of a career. Elise Belmont has earned her real estate license and is ready to show her first house. But when the house’s tenant turns up dead from a cocktail laced with cyanide, the Hookers could be in big trouble.
It turns out that the dead man was Adele’s acting coach, Timothy Clark. And Molly gets wound up in the case after accidentally leaving a scarf she designed at the murder scene. Detective Barry Greenberg, one of Molly’s exes, figures out that the scarf is hers. The mystery deepens as suspects abound and Molly works with the hookers to clear her name.
The author has a masterful style of writing good mystery. I enjoy how she weaves the suspects and twist and turns to keep the reader guessing throughout this well crafted mystery. I enjoy the friendship, the crochet tips and the quirky supporting characters. I am always thrilled to read a new Betty Hechtman and this book does not disappoint. I look forward to the next in series.

Molly Pink is part of a crochet group known as the Tarzana Hookers. One day, a woman in the group wants to show a house and asks Molly to come along. As they walk through the house, they don’t realize that there’s a dead body on the ground floor. Afterwards, Molly’s exe, who is a part of the investigation, confronts Molly and states that her scarf was found at the murder scene. Can Molly find the true culprit before she’s arrested by her exe for a crime she didn’t commit?
I liked this cozy mystery, although it was hard to get into at first. This story has a bunch of crazy characters who seem a little pretentious. I think it’s because this story takes place in Hollywood. The plot was very slow to start, with a lot of dialogue and little investigating. But, it got better towards the end where the characters started taking action. I thought it was a little far-fetched to have the characters meet in a bookstore that had a yarn shop inside. But, overall, I thought it was a nice mystery. I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and am voluntarily reviewing it.

On the Hook is the twelfth book in Betty Hechtman’s A Crochet Mystery series. This is the first book I’ve read in the series. The author provided sufficient background information that I didn’t feel lost jumping in so late in this series. The steadily paced mystery is well plotted and there are enough twists and turns, and suspects to keep the reader engaged and guessing.

Molly Pink is the assistant manager of Shedd & Royal Bookstore and More, and is in charge of the yarn department. She’s also a member of the Tarzan’s Hookers, who normally busied themselves crocheting items for charities. Lately, the group has been working on personal projects, but CeeCee Collins wants the group to crochet baby blankets to leave at police stations, fire stations, and hospitals for surrendered newborns and the group agrees. Adele Abrams Humphries dreams of becoming an actress, but is hiding that fact from her new husband. Elise Belmont, who recently earned her real estate license, shows a house listed by her husband, Logan, to Adele, who isn’t supposed to be in the market for a new house, and Molly, but Elise doesn’t want her husband to know and swears them to secrecy. Elise receives a text from Logan and she rushes her friends out of the house. While Logan is showing the house to prospective buyers, he discovers the body of Timothy Clark. Timothy ran a workshop for acting hopefuls and Adele, using a different name, is one of his clients. Detective Barry Greenberg, one of Molly’s former boyfriends, questions her about the ownership of a crocheted scarf found at the scene. Molly refuses to answer his questions and asks Mason Fields, a lawyer and another former boyfriend to represent her. Molly convinces Elise to let her tell Dinah Lyons, her best friend who plays Dr. Watson to her Sherlock Holmes, about the showing and her scarf.

I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it.

Molly and he Hookers are at it again in this delightful story involving a dead actor who ran workshops for acting hopefuls. Molly and two of the Hookers stumble upon a murder scene they didn’t even know was there. Molly puts on her amateur sleuths hat and tries to discover whodunnit before the police do and before she might become the accused.

The book is full of twists and turns not only in the amateur sleuthing business but also in Molky’s personal life. A surprise awaits as the killer is revealed.

I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. It is a fun and easy fast read. A wonderful cozy mystery!

There are very few series that can survive through 12 books but Betty Hechtman's Crochet Mystery series just keeps getting better. Molly Pink is assistant manager of a book store and active member of the Tarzana Hookers, a crocheting group. When Molly goes along with two other hookers to look at a house for sale she ends up leaving behind her distinctive scarf when they had to make a fast exit. Unfortunately, it turns out a dead body is later found in the basement and Molly's ex-boyfriend, Detective Barry Greenberg, knows the scarf belongs to Molly. Now, Molly needs to circumvent Barry's questions long enough to figure out the murderer before a number of secrets get revealed.

This is a well written book with very relatable characters and the teaser at the end has me anxious for book number 13. Thanks to Crooked Lane Books and NetGalley for an advance copy. The opinions are my own.