Death on the Argyle by Anne Canadeo takes us back to Plum Harbor, Massachusetts where Lucy is weeks away from welcoming her first child. Matt and Lucy have decided to not learn the sex of the baby in advance which has Lucy using gender neutral yarn on her latest project. Lucy’s old college friend, Rebecca has moved to town with her husband and stepdaughter. Rebecca has opened the Happy Hands Café which has become a haven for crafters. Lucy knows that Rebecca’s marriage is tense. The day after Lucy overhears Rebecca and Colin in an argument, Colin is found dead in the café under suspicious circumstances. Rebecca becomes Detective Reyes’s prime suspect. Lucy knows her friend could not have killed her husband. Lucy with help from the Black Sheep knitters sets out to prove that Rebecca did not kill her husband. Death on the Argyle is the fifth A Black Sheep & Co. Mystery. It can be read as a standalone for those new to the series. However, I feel you will get to know the characters better if you read the series in order. A Black Sheep & Co. Mysteries is a continuation of A Black Sheep Knitting Mysteries. I found Death on the Argyle to be easy to read. The characters are friendly and developed. I did feel the pacing was too slow (it needed some oomph). Lucy is heavily pregnant which limits her activities. We get to spend time with the Black Sheep knitters as they learn to knit an argyle pattern. As always there are delicious treats to eat at the knitting shop on Thursday nights. There is also plenty of gossip to share. The mystery was a mixed bag for me. I knew who did it and why right away. Interesting details came to light as Lucy looked into Colin’s life. There are a couple of exciting incidents along the way. There was a lot of repetition of case details. Someone tells Lucy, then Lucy tells Matt, and then she needs to share the information with the knitting group. Plus, Lucy needs to keep Rebecca updated. The case is wrapped up in time for Lucy to have her baby. I am glad that the case concluded with all my questions answered. I am curious as to why the author does not have Detective Reyes interact with Lucy. The ending is sweet and will leave readers smiling. It was good to catch up with the Black Sheep knitters. Death on the Argyle is a charming cozy with a crafty café, a harmed hubby, argyle anxieties, a motorcycle maniac, a mysterious manuscript, inquiring questions, and a probing pregnant pal.

Lucy lives in Plum Harbor, Massachusetts and is eight months pregnant. While hanging out with her knitting group at the local cafe that her best friend from college owns. She accidentally overheard a fight between Rebecca and her husband Colin. Then the next day Colin is found dead crushed by a bookshelf in the cafe. Rebecca is the prime suspect and Lucy knows her friend could not have done it. Lucy starts digging to find the true killer.

This is the fifth book in the Black Sheep & Co mystery series and my first. Definitely not my last. I loved the writing and the characters. I'll definitely be reading the beginning of the series. I could not put this book down I loved it. I loved that there were knitting patterns at the end. Such a fun addition.

This is the fifth in the Black Sheep & Co. Mystery series. It is set in Plum Harbor, MA.
The story centers around Lucy Binger, who is pregnant and about to give birth to her first biological child with husband Matt.
Her college friend has moved to Plum Harbor within the last year and they have renewed their friendship. Their daughters get along greatly and just helps them stay in touch.

Her friend, Rebecca’s husband dies in the restaurant she owns. Then it is declared a crime scene and she is the number one suspect. The police do not seem to want to look anywhere else but do investigate. With the help of the other knitters Lucy finds a plethora of information about Colin, the dead husband.

We learn all the underhanded things he has down. It is no wonder almost anyone that has come into contact can find him abrasive. Those that continually have contact with him all have a reason to want him dead.

Through Lucy’s persistence and confinement to home due her pregnancy, the crew solves the case.
I enjoyed the misdirections, twists, and turns the story took. We had plenty of suspects.
What is really great about the series is that each story centers on a different knitter. I like the sense of community among the characters and that they genuinely care about each other.

This is a standalone story but reading the entire series gives you the overall background to support their commitment to each other and the town.

Looking forward to the next installment. I was given an advanced readers’ copy and am not required to leave a positive review. I chose to do so.

Enjoyable book to the series! Great mystery, nice surprise murderer, and loved catching up with the Black Sheep gang; especially the newest addition.

It is always nice to revisit the knitting ladies. A clever cozy mystery that kept me guessing. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

Death on the Argyle by Anne Canadeo (Black Sheep & Company Mystery #5) 3.5 stars

It is springtime in Plum Harbor and one of the Black Sheep Knitters will be giving birth soon. Lucy is eight months pregnant and is restlessly waiting for her new baby. Reconnecting with her college friend, Rebecca Hurley, is a welcome distraction for Lucy. Unfortunately, Rebecca is under suspicion when her husband Colin is found dead in her café. When information about the couples disagreements is disclosed, the evidence piles up against Rebecca. Can the Lucy and the Black Sheep Knitters find the true culprit and save Rebecca?

This book was a quick and cozy read and a fun entry for this series. I enjoyed the belief and advocacy that Lucy had for Rebecca. But with her being eight months pregnant, I’m glad a lot of her investigation was online. I look forward to the next book in this series.

Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Books for this ARC.

Lucy is meant to be relaxing, learning to knit argyle with her friends in the Black Sheep Knitters, and preparing for the birth of her baby but no.......Her childhood BFF Rebecca has moved to Plum Harbor and now owns the local cafe - where her husband Colin is found murdered! Sure the two of them had been seen arguing but Lucy is certain Rebecca didn't do it and sets out to find the real villain. Luckily, these days technology makes it easier to sleuth from home but Lucy and her pals still go out to get answers. No spoilers from me but fans of cozies know there was more to Colin than met the eye. I like this series as much for the knitters, each of whom has a clear voice, as for the mysteries, which are just twisty enough to keep you guessing.. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. A fun read that should be fine as a standalone.

I have not read any of the books in this series. Death on the Argyle by Anne Canadeo is the fifth book in the Black Sheep & Company Mystery series. This book has an interesting storyline but I feel the story was a little drawn out and a bit repetitive. The characters are realistic and caring. I feel like I need to go back and read the other books in this series as I feel like there is something missing.

Death on the Argyle by Anne Canadeo is the fifth book in the Black Sheep & Company Mystery series. This book has an interesting storyline but I feel the story was a little drawn out and a bit repetitive. I really like the characters. They are fun and the knitting group's get togethers are quite helpful for the investigation. Amateur sleuth Lucy Binger manages to solve the mystery, well mostly, just in time to have her baby. That made for a fun ending.

I love knitting, mysteries, yarn shops, and Massachusetts, so this book is a winner for me. I’ve always meant to read this series, but never had time. After this book I will make time.
The Black Sheep Knitters are a group of friends who meet to knit, gossip, eat, and solve mysteries. The characters are realistic (no closet millionaires that I noticed) and caring. An old classmate moves to town, her husband is murdered, she is accuse, so the Knitters try to help by doing research and talking to a few people. No cursing, nothing grisly, just a nice cozy mystery!

This is the fifth book in the series featuring Lucy and friends who regularly meet at the local knitting shop to knit and to talk! Lucy's best friend from college has moved back to the area--Massachutsetts near the shore--to open a new restaurant. Lucy and friend Rebecca bond even more because each have a stepdaughter who become friends. The dark spot in the story begins when Rebecca's husband openly argues with her in the restaurant. Later, Colin, is found murdered. Rebecca is the prime suspect. Lucy and her crew gather clues and investigate Colin's background as they work to prove Rebecca's innocence. Another, sideline is that Lucy is pregnant with her first child withher own doubts about her ability to navigate motherhood. The support of her friends says much about the bonds of women. My only regret is that there is perhaps a little too much overlap as Lucy relates back what has happened in the case and the reader already knows. Will read the next installment. Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC.

Spring has reached Plum Harbor, Massachusetts, and the weather isn't the only thing that's changing. Eight months pregnant, Lucy prepares to enter an exciting phase in life while weaving together loose threads from her past. It feels like fate when she reconnects with college friend Rebecca Hurley, whose eclectic Happy Hands Café is the perfect locale for Black Sheep gatherings. But just as charming Rebecca joins their closely knit circle, she's suspected of murder.
This was a fun mystery with all the cozy elements to love. Overall it was a fun read.
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As Lucy begins nesting, her childhood friend becomes the prime suspect in her husband’s murder. While Lucy is supposed to be taking it easy, she can’t leave her friend’s freedom up in the air, not with it looking more and more like the police aren’t even pursuing any other suspects. Will it cost Lucy more than just a friend if she’s wrong? Only time will tell.

I love the Black Sheep Knitters. Eery entry is a solid whodunit with red herrings galore. Every woman needs a group of girlfriends like this. Can’t wait for the next entry in the series.

Always fun to revisit Plum Harbor. Awesome characters who have developed nicely with each book. Lots of twists and turns. A great story plot. Thanks #netgalley and #Keningston for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

I enjoy returning to each next book in this smart fun series based on a group of friends who are knitters.
Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley. My review opinions are my own. This is the 5th in series.

Plum Harbor, Massachusetts in spring is described beautifully atmospheric by the author. Lucy is pregnant when she reconnects with a old college friend. The friend is soon accused of murder of her husband and Lucy is determined with the help of her friends to prove her innocent. In between knitting for baby, holding classes and preparing for her baby Lucy jumps into investigate.

This was a enjoyable read to conclusion. I like returning to the characters and setting. The sleuth was well crafted and surprised me at the end.

Death onto Argyle by Anne Canadeo is sure to be a welcome addition to her already loyal fans. New fans can also enjoy this cozy mystery and find a home with the Black Sheep knitters. I always look forward to books by this author and she doesn’t disappoint. Thanks to Net Galley for the chance to read this book.

The knitters embark on learning a difficult pattern all the while taking care of one another and sharing special friendship. A murder. Who did it? The why demonstrates how we don't necessarily know what goes on behind closed doors.
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this arc

Death on the Argyle was a fun read. The story takes place in Plum Harbor, Massachusetts. Lucy Binger is the main character who works out of her home as a graphic designer.. Maggie Messina is the owner of the Black Sheep & Co. Knitting Shop. Lucy and her knitting friends, Dara a psychologist, Suzanne,, a relator and Phoebe who is the manager of the knitting shop. The knitting shop is the gathering place where they all meet in the morning. Lucy is married to Matt, a veterinarian and near the end of her pregnancy. Rebecca Hurleiy was Lucy''s best friend in college and has moved to Plum Harbor and is now the owner of The Happy Hands Cafe. Her husband, Colin is an author. His daughter, Sophie and Lucy's stepdaughter, Dara. are best friends. The other characters in the story add to the story.. After the cafe is closed, Colin is there working on his novel when the bookcase falls and crushes him. The police investigate and realizes that he is murdered. The story picks up with several of the characters brought in for questioning with Rebecca arrested. Lucy and her friends are determined to prove that she is innocent. The story takes twists and turns that take the reader on an adventure of whodunit with obstacles along the way. The story comes to an interesting conclusion along with the birth of Lucy and Matt's daughter, Charlotte,

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing Corp. for this ARC.

A satisfying cozy with good characters and a well paced whodunit.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

My first cozy mystery for me by this author. I enjoyed the mystery. Too many characters, however, the mystery alone was great! Will read more in the series!