It seemed like forever since I’d read in this series last, but apparently it was only about a year ago. It was great catching up with Molly and her friends. Adele had taken me a long while to get used to, but she’s actually pretty funny sometimes, and now who knew Molly’d ever agree to working together with her on something?

Taking her granddaughter to a high-profile Hollywood mommy group sure added unneeded drama to Molly’s life and nearly got her killed in the showdown, but luck happened to be on her side for both a case she was on for her son Peter and the current murder cases. I hated that nothing had come of Molly and Mason’s relationship previously, but maybe they can remain friends and even colleagues. And Molly seems to keep herself so busy I doubt she’d ever have time for another romantic interest, lol. It’ll be interesting to see what the next book brings!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by Beyond the Page Publishing via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.

Killer Hooks is book #15 in the Crochet Mystery series by Betty Hechtman.

As an avid crocheter and reader, I was excited to see there is a crochet mystery series. So I requested this book even though it is book 15 in the series.

I enjoyed this book. Molly Pink has her hands full with her granddaughter, investigating for her son, and managing a bookstore event. Then there is a murder and Molly is a suspect. Most of the characters are very likable though a few of the men leave something to be desired. The mystery kept me guessing. There is a crochet pattern that I look forward to trying out and a recipe that looks good at the end.

Thank you to the author, Beyond the Page Publishing, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Killer Hooks by Betty Hechtman is the 15th installment in the Crochet Mysteries series, and releases on September 26, 2023. 🧶📚💙

I haven’t read any of the other books in this series and was a little nervous about picking up book 15 with no context. But I’m happy to report that I never felt lost and felt fully immersed in Killer Hooks right from the start. In fact, throughout the day, I kept thinking about the mystery and our main character- amateur sleuth, Molly Pink. I loved the dynamic between Molly and her crochet group- the Tarzana Hookers, but especially the relationship between Molly and her best friend, Dinah. Every Sherlock needs a Watson after all!

I loved the author’s writing style and thought she did a great job with pacing and keeping things interesting. There were multiple investigations at play in this book, but it never felt convoluted or confusing. She explained enough background about the characters without ruining mysteries from earlier books, which is plus for a first time reader like me.

Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.5/5 stars- rounded up)

Betty Hechtman is a national bestseller, with more than 25 cozy mystery titles in print. Her other series include the Yarn Retreat Mysteries and the Writer for Hire Mysteries. If you’re passionate about crafting, books or writing, and love cozy mysteries, these books are for you!

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for providing me with an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Another entertaining and well plotted addition to this series. I was glad to catch up with the character, loved Molly's grand-daughter and thoroughly enjoyed the story that kept me guessing.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Molly finally gets to see her granddaughter when the baby is literally dropped off on her doorstep. But with the whole family pitching in,they’ll make it work.

Speaking of work, not only is Molly busy at the store,but her son asks her to do some sleuthing for him. With the death of a speaker at the book store, sleuthing, and a baby. molly has her hands full. But becoming the main suspect in the murder, Molly makes the time to add finding the murderer so she can stay a free woman. Will this be the final chapter in the saga of Molly Pink, or is it the end of just another chapter in her life?

I have long loved this series. Who couldn’t get hooked in by “The Hookers”? Each entry is filled with a solid whodunit, red herrings galore, and the life and times of Molly and her circle of family and friends, o can wait for sweet sixteen in this series!

An engaging and entertaining cozy mystery starring Marlow, a baby. Loved her addition to the series. Interesting dynamics within the extended family. A delightful series that continues to surprise. I never seem to guess the culprits to the crimes. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

This is the 15th in this long running cozy series loved by cozy readers. This was a exci ting next in series with much action to keep the reader turning pages. Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity. My review opinion is my own.

Molly has a busy life running her bookstore, being part of her long running crochet group The Tarzana Hookers and being a Grandma. When a event at the bookstore ends in murder Molly finds herself suspect number one and must clear her name while babysitting and running her business. All the supporting characters we like are back and they all add to the story. The sleuth kept me guessing to conclusion with many twists and turns. I enjoyed this next installment and look forward to returning to Molly and friends.

I enjoyed this cozy mystery that adds a mystery, a bookstore, a baby and lots of cats and dogs. I liked how Molly has a crazy life and even crazier friends and family. I enjoyed this first time author to me and hope to read many more of her books. I received a copy of the book from the publisher for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.

I love Betty Hechtman’s Writer for Hire series so I thought I’d try this book from her crochet series. If there were no author’s name on the book I’d never think this was written by Hechtman, the writing and characters she created seem completely different. This book was lackluster compared to that series and I thought it so so. I will probably not read another of this series.

This is the first book I've read in this series, and I probably won't read anymore. The mystery was solid, but the characters didn't hold my interest. The writing style isn't for me.

Molly’s life is hectic, to say the least. Chaotic is actually a better term. Her mother uses her house to practice with her dance group, one of her sons has moved back home, and now her grandchild has been left with her with no notice! She deals with the chaos while working at a bookstore and being a member of the Tarzana Hookers (crocheters). She organizes an author event for the bookstore, but the guest collapses, dead, during her presentation.
Molly is also expected to take her grandchild to a mommy’s group so she can investigate a potential financial backer for her son (the baby’s father). Whew! Of course, Molly becomes a suspect in the death, but she is on the case.
This is a fun cozy mystery with a wide cast of eccentric characters.
Thanks to NetGalley and Beyond the Page Publishing for the ARC.

It was a stressful time for Molly. She had a big surprise her when her infant granddaughter was basically abandoned at her house, and then her son asked her to do something he usually chastises her for. But the worst was a killer surprise at work.

After reading all the books in this series, I was eagerly anticipating this story. However, I was quickly disappointed by a turn of events. To me, the way Molly evaluates romantic partners seems shallow. Nonetheless, it was a solid mystery with an unexpected twist at the end. Thanks to Beyond the Page Books and NetGalley for an ARC. The opinions expressed are my own.

Fun, Frothy..
The fifteenth outing in the Crochet Mysteries finds a new bookstore event turning fatal, whilst Molly and Tarzana find themselves between a rock and hard place trying to investigate whilst keeping the local authorities off their back. Another fun and frothy outing in this entertaining series with a colourful cast of well developed characters, a delightful and well imagined setting and a pacy mystery at heart.

Molly Pink's life has kind of come crashing down. She's turned down beau Mason because of feelings she still had for Barry, but as soon as she and Barry return from vacation he's back to his old schedule, shunting Molly aside every time the phone rings. Getting through each day as best she can, trying to acclimate herself to her new normal, Molly's granddaughter's mother gives her the perfect distraction when she drops 8-month-old Marlowe literally on her doorstep. Son Peter decides to add to the chaos by giving Molly a little private investigation work (while doing literally nothing to help take care of his child). So Molly's plenty busy... when a killer adds another ingredient to the mix.

I enjoy this series quite a bit. There are things I don't care for; I don't care for Adele or the way she treats Molly (or the fact that Molly doesn't call Adele to the carpet for it). I also don't really care for the way Molly's kids treat her, like she's still responsible for them despite the fact that they're adults (and in this book you'll want to choke Peter every time you see him). Barry has always failed to win me over, and when he tells Molly in this book that he's run back to Carol the minute things ended with Molly, I threw up my hands. Has there ever been a more fickle love interest in a book? That makes me frustrated with Molly for throwing over Mason for this guy. Mason is a bit of a cold fish but at least he's a good guy who seems to legitimately care for Molly. Maybe they went down the marriage route too soon but he deserved better.

All that being said, I do like the series. Perhaps it's a sign of how well-developed the characters and plotlines are that I can get irritated with the nuances of these relationships and the events that they find themselves involved in. I also really like Molly's friendship with Dinah and how they are always there for each other. The only thing I felt was somewhat short in this book was the investigation into the crimes. There were things that cropped up then were dropped, places where questions should have been asked or details should have been examined, that could have made the story a bit more exciting and could have started putting some of the pieces together sooner, rather than having all facets of the crime and its web revealed all at once at the very end.

Overall this is a solid cozy mystery series. Perhaps not among my top favorites, it's one I always follow as new books come out.

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.

#KillerHooks #NetGalley is a great addition to this fantastic series. I love Molly Pink and the Tarzana hookers, so it was no surprise how good this book was going to be.
Molly is hosting an event at the bookstore, and things go terribly wrong when the tell all columnist winds up dead. Is Molly to blame? That's what some people believe and its up to Molly to save herself.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book.

Crafting/ bookstore Cozy
This cozy mystery contains many of the elements we look for in a cozy, family, an imperfect one, so realistic, good friends, a hint of romance and a smart sleuth that can connect the dots. She may may a wrong assumption or two, who doesn’t, but brings home the answer in the end. Nicely crafted and hard to put down.
I requested and received a NetGalley Arc to peruse gratis and offer my opinion in the same.

"(Crochet Mystery #15) Killer Hooks" by Betty Hechtman is a fairly standalone book, especially since we get explanations about why or who the first few times that person/subject comes up. I am also a bit confused as to the age of the baby. Sometimes it seems as if the baby is a few months old and sometimes it seems as if she is nearly toddler or is of toddler age.

As far as the mystery goes, I felt like I needed a murder board to keep track of this one. Mostly just to make sure I'm keeping the characters straight as far as who did/does what. With that, I didn't have a clear person in mind. I didn't realize, until nearly the end, that my primary suspect was now dead. Maybe going back to past books in the series would help me better understand Betty Hechtman's pattern of writing and this would have flowed better for me.

I loved this book, it was great. I loved the mystery and reading along solving it as the story progressed. I love guessing at each twist and turn who the murder might be and then getting it completely wrong at the end, lol!

Killer Hooks is the second book in this series. As a crochet lover, I chose this book because of the title, colorful cover, and the description - and I was not disappointed!
Molly Pink has a lot on her plate. Her infant granddaughter gets dumped on her doorstep, her son asks her to investigate a potential business investor, and she works full time as an event planner at a high profile bookstore. The latest event is for a former Hollywood columnist planning to write a juicy tell-all. When she's murdered right at the beginning of the event, Molly becomes a suspect and puts her sleuthing
Skills to use to find a killer.
This was a fun well paced mystery with lots plot twists, red herrings, some humor sprinkled throughout, and a likeable cast of characters. I can't wait to read the next book in this series! Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this ARC to read and review.