HOOKED ON MURDER (Betty Hechtman)

Oh, how I have been longing for a mystery built around crochet! Those of you who have read previous posts know that I love yarn and always enjoy a good book that features knitting, but my own passion is crochet. This is the first in Hechtman's new series. Our heroine, Molly Pink, is a widow of one year who works in the Shedd and Royal Bookstore, which hosts a crochet group that is creating an afghan for charity. When Molly stumbles upon the body of the group's leader (and her late husband's business partner), Ellen Sheridan, she becomes the chief suspect, at least in the eyes of her romantic rival, Officer Heather. Molly gets involved with crocheting as a way to learn more about the group and hopefully discover a motive for murder. This is a charming mystery with likeable characters and the requisite hint of romance with, you guessed it, a member of the local law enforcement establishment! Check this one out!