Killer Hooks: Crochet Mysteries, Book 15

Crochet Mystery #15

by Betty Hechtman

Molly Pink and the Tarzana Hookers have to read between the lines when a bookstore event turns fatal.

There's never a dull moment for amateur sleuth Molly Pink. Without warning, her infant granddaughter has been dumped in her lap for babysitting duties, her son has reluctantly enlisted her help investigating a potential investor in his business, and now she has to manage a high-profile bookstore event for a former Hollywood columnist who's dishing the dirt in a juicy tell-all. And when the author collapses and dies in the store just as she's about to reveal an incriminating tidbit, the police suspect foul play and zero in on Molly as the likely culprit.

Getting herself off the hook won't be easy, but Molly and the Tarzana Hookers are convinced that whoever did the deed wanted to silence the author before she could expose their dark secret. As the police continue to needle Molly, certain she's trying to pull the wool over their eyes with her claims of innocence, she's also in over her head in a mommy group run by Hollywood power couples-all of whom may have something to hide. As she finally stitches together the loose ends and figures out the killer's identity, they decide it's time to silence her too, and Molly has to think fast before she makes a quick trip from her granddaughter's cradle to the grave . . .

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Audiobook, Romance, Mystery Thriller, Contemporary

Audible Audio

Published April 30, 2024

About the author

I grew up on the south side of Chicago and in a very busy weekend, got married, graduated college and moved to Los Angeles.

Although my degree is in Fine Arts, all I ever wanted to be was a writer and I've been doing it in one form or another for as long as I can remember. My shining moments in elementary and high school always involved stories or poetry I'd written. I wrote news stories and a weekly column in my college newspaper. My first job out of college was working on the newsletter of a finance company. I worked for a public relations firm and wrote press releases and biographies. Later I wrote proposals for video projects and television shows that went through various stages of development.

I tried writing screenplays and wrote three. I sold one and another was a winner in a Writers' Digest contest.

I was lucky enough to be a stay-at-home mom and did all kinds of volunteering at my son's schools including editing and writing several newsletters.

I wrote essays and small pieces that ran in the Los Angeles Times, the Daily News and Woman's Day among others. My short romantic and mystery fiction appeared in Woman's World, and Futures magazine.

From time I was a thirteen-year-old babysitter cooking for the kids I babysat, I dreamed of writing a book about babysitting. It took a little longer than I'd expected, but BLUE SCHWARTZ AND NEFERTITI'S NECKLACE was published in 2006.

My affair with crochet began in Las Vegas. I had always had a fascination with crochet, particularly granny squares, but thought there was some magic involved with making them that was beyond me. And then everything changed that day in Vegas when I saw the kids' kit in FAO Schwartz. If the instructions were easy enough for kids, I thought they might work for me.

My first granny square was missing a corner, but when I tried again, all four corners were there. I was in awe of my own accomplishment. I had found the magic. I went granny square crazy until pretty soon I didn't need directions anymore. Then I learned there were more squares than just basic grannies and I made squares with sunflowers in the middle and other patterns. I moved beyond squares and made flowers, hearts, bookmarks and more.

I was in love with crochet and began to make scarves, purses, afghans, and shawls. I started carrying my hooks everywhere. A plane trip became a pile of granny square wash cloths, or part of a shawl. A vacation in Hawaii turned into a tote bag.

And now I get to write about it...

** Sourced from authors website

Series:
* A Crochet Mystery
* Yarn Retreat

Reviews

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s always nice visiting with friends from a long running series but there’s so much that needs to be explained in the beginning regarding the ongoing storylines that the mystery gets the short end of the stick. It took awhile to get to the mystery and while it was interesting, it took the back seat to the endless ways that Molly is taken advantage of. I still enjoyed this one but wanted more investigating and less about the different sagas she faces day-to-day.

I received a copy from #NetGalley for an honest review.

[Cozybooklady · Rating 5 out of 5]

#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.

[Manda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Molly Pink is back in action with another wonderful cozy book filled with crochet, good food, and, of course, a little murder. Molly is more shocked than she has been by any of the murders she's stumbled upon when her son Peter's ex drops off her granddaughter, Marlow, on her doorstep. She takes the baby in, of course, because that's who she is, and Marlow gets to go on lots of adventures with Grandma Molly including bookstore outings, Mommy & Me group, and even girl group dance practice!

The element of Molly as a grandmother added a fun depth to this book. She's always been a caregiver. She has a thousand rescued animals and one or both of her sons is always living with her. She takes care of boyfriends, ex-boyfriends, and all of her friends. But it was sweet to see her taking care of this little baby. I hope that we continue to see Marlow in future books. The only disappointment that I had with this one was plot-wise. Not the murder plot, it was great as always. Well-constructed, twisty, and I didn't have all the pieces put together before the reveal. But Molly's love life continues to be a disaster and I just don't enjoy that. I know that's real life sometimes, but it's been 15 books. Can she please get it together already? For that, it gets 4 stars instead of my usual 5 for this series. Aside from that let down though, the book was fantastic. All the characters were on point and we got more depth on everyone, including Dinah, who I love! Adele continues to be a favorite despite being such a wild character.

I was also lucky enough to get the ARC, but actually finished the book on audio. I started reading the ARC and it was great and I'm so grateful to have gotten it, but I just couldn't get into it because I really missed the narration! Margaret Strom does such a great job with the different voices. She really brings every character to life, so I must include a little shout out for the audiobook here. It was just so great. Especially her Adele, CeeCee, and Rhoda voices. 10/10!

[Barb Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Molly Pink is starting to annoy me a bit.

OK. That's not fair. She's always annoyed me. For being in charge of a bookstore's events and now being the assistant manager, to boot, she sure doesn't spend much time working. In "Killer Hooks," though, I was most annoyed every time (and it was fairly often) Molly and Dinah announced they were going to play their Sherlock Holmes game.

Quit announcing it and just get to it, already.

Lots happened "between" the previous book in the series and this one. Molly had chosen between Barry and Mason at the end of the last book. At the beginning of "Killer Hooks," she reneged on her decision. That's another thing I dislike about Molly. Choose Barry forever, already.

Marlowe, Molly's grandchild, had been a stranger to the family until her mother unceremoniously dumps the baby into Molly's lap. That's fine. The baby deserves to be in a family filled with love and furry friends.

But Marlowe's presence helps Molly solve the latest murder. Who killed the former celebrity reporter who planned to host a podcast to air the nasty things celebrities had gotten away with in years past? The murder happened during an event at the bookstore, so Molly is a suspect and the person trying to solve the crime.

This installment includes a relatively high body count, too.

"Killer Hooks" is perfectly fine. It is exactly what readers expect from Betty Hechtman.

[Traci Haley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series, but I have to admit I'm getting tired of Molly's love life and Adele's silliness!

[Carrie Schmidt · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the very first scene where Molly’s ex-daughter-in-law drops her baby off on Molly’s doorstep and takes off to Vancouver for a job, I felt the tension of the whirlwind that is Molly’s current life. Between trying to juggle her bookstore job, her granddaughter (and an upper class play group Molly’s roped into joining), her two ex-boyfriends, her adult sons, her menagerie of pets, her mother’s singing group’s rehearsals in Molly’s living room, a co-worker’s new business, and her crochet club, it’s a wonder Molly didn’t run off the page screaming, “SERENITY NOW!” haha! But not only does she handle all of the above with grace and aplomb, she also manages to help solve some mysteries, too. I really liked Molly and enjoyed my time spent with her in this book. All the chaos around her only made her more entertaining and relatable.

Killer Hooks is my first introduction to this series – and to Betty Hechtman’s work – but I only briefly felt lost as Molly hinted at some past upheaval. An upheaval which is eventually described, thus putting me back on basically the same page as longtime readers of the series and appeasing my curiosity. Even if I’d never figured out what happened, it still wouldn’t have affected my enjoyment of this book; it makes a great stand-alone novel.

The mysteries in this story are layered and more complex than they at first appear, and the fact that Molly is in one detective’s sights as the prime suspect makes them even more so. There are a plethora of subplots (some I’ve mentioned above) that may or may not tie in to the murder(s), and part of the reading fun in Killer Hooks is sorting one from another to stay ahead of Molly’s own sleuthing. Just about the time I thought I had something figured out, a new twist came into play and forced me to reevaluate my suspicions.

Bottom Line: Killer Hooks by Betty Hechtman is entertaining and cleverly plotted, with intriguing layers and a likable protagonist. From her coworkers to her crochet group, her family and friends – plus the new connections she’s making, courtesy of her infant granddaughter – Molly is surrounded by vivid personalities that contribute to the engaging mood of the book. Red herrings, distractions, and suspects galore keep readers on their toes and turning the pages. A fun read for cozy mystery fans, bookstore aficionados, crocheters, movie buffs and true crime followers!

(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)

first reviewed at Reading Is My SuperPower

[L.M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Anastasia Rose · Rating 1 out of 5]

Heavy on the misogyny (flighty young woman who abandons her baby because she Just Doesn't Want To raise her anymore), heavy on the clunky exposition, and the usual withering references to "Young People and their 'Text Talk.'" Don't waste your time.

The heroine is not the sharpest knife in the drawer. "I'll go by my maiden name to disguise who I am. Then I'll tell everyone my actual workplace. My actual workplace, where I'll host them. With my coworker who has to call me by my actual last name or she'll die of spite."

I can clarify the reference to when celebrities request "bowl of M&Ms, no yellow ones". Putting ridiculous stuff in the rider is a way of making sure that it actually is being read/followed. This can be handy if you have serious allergies, for example.

Also, it seemed like there was a veiled real-life reference to the Armie Hammer allegations when a character talked about an actor who was a cannibal. Maybe, uh, don't put that in your book, especially since he had sexual assault allegations as well.

This is not related to the one star, but I would like the character of Adele to be murdered in the next installment. If I were Molly, I wouldn't respond when Adele tried to demean me by calling me by my last name.

Absolutely ridiculous monologue by Molly.

"There was such a fuss about names. The women all seemed to want to be known by their maiden names either because it had to do with their identity or because they might get a divorce.”

One, you were the one who very clumsily brought up the subject of last names. Two, what?! Why is that worth noticing?! Some people like their last names; some people don't want to go through the logistical hassle of a name change. Sloppy, lazy cozies like this always pit "young, beautiful, superficial women" against "old, fat down-to-earth main character and her wholesome friends." It's tired.

Dinah referring to her husband as "Commander" is so cringey. I thought she was talking about her dog at first. It was so bad I had to pretend she was doing a fetish thing just to get through it.

This book has massive "written by a boomer" energy. We have the Facebook-type rant about "New parents are overly anxious with safe sleep guidelines! Our kids turned out Just Fine; I am literally ignoring survivorship bias and new guidelines based on scientific research."

"He was still married, but she used the old trick of getting pregnant, knowing that he would marry her." Help, I can't with the misogyny.

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Tari · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Micky Cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Molly and the Tarzana Hookers, her crochet group, are back in action and this time Molly is in the hotseat! It looks like someone is trying to keep an old crime quietly hidden and they aren't afraid to take out anyone including Molly! Things are little harder on Molly in this investigation as she major drama in her love life, major drama in her home life and major drama at work to deal with and it is all getting wrapped up in an overaggressive detective who has made up his mind that Molly needs some locking silver jewelry on her wrists! You'll have to grab a copy of the book to find out if she gets out of this tight spot or not and whether she can tame the drama in all the areas of her life! As usual the characters are strong, quirky and well developed. I love reading this series, it is after all mostly set in a bookstore/yarn shop! The plot is detailed, but moves at an exciting and entertaining pace! I am already chomping at the bit to get the next book in the series! Please write fast madam author!!!

[Mayda · Rating 5 out of 5]

On one fine day, Molly finds herself becoming her granddaughter's caregiver without any warning. Marlowe gets dropped off by her mother who gives hurried and specific instructions about her care and takes off on a job. The whole family gets involved in babysitting duties. Meanwhile, Molly still has a job, and is setting up an event that goes horribly wrong. Yes, it was murder, and Molly is a person of interest in the unfortunate death. Adele decides to be a party planner, but needs a lot of help, mainly from Molly. Molly’s son Peter wants her to investigate a man who is interested in investing in Peter’s latest project, but Peter needs to know he can be trusted. There is a lot going on in this cozy, including a hint of fixing the fractured friendship between Molly and Mason. Although the book works a standalone, to get the most enjoyment, read the series from the beginning. The characters change and develop as their circumstances change. This series just keeps getting better, and it will interesting to see where the next installment takes Molly.

[Julie Trapp · Rating 4 out of 5]

There’s never a dull moment for amateur sleuth Molly Pink. Without warning, her infant granddaughter has been dumped in her lap for babysitting duties, her son has reluctantly enlisted her help investigating a potential investor in his business, and now she has to manage a high-profile bookstore event for a former Hollywood columnist who’s dishing the dirt in a juicy tell-all. And when the author collapses and dies in the store just as she’s about to reveal an incriminating tidbit, the police suspect foul play and zero in on Molly as the likely culprit. [amazon synopsis]

In order to help her son investigate the potential investor, Molly joins a hoity-toity mom and tot group with Marlowe [who was unceremoniously dumped on her without Peter's knowledge]. How will she get herself off the hook? Again, Adele is obnoxious and Molly doesn't have the backbone to tell her and her relatives [sons and mother] walk all over her and she lets them. Make up your mind about the men in your life. I am on Team Mason. The actual mystery was good.

[Shirley Ann Stevens · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Jeanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Apilrain]

I received an advanced reader’s copy of this through Netgalley- in exchange for my honest opinions.

I’d already declared this fall as cozy mystery fall- and anything yarn craft related is high on my list of books to finish. I’d read earlier mysteries in this series but it’d been awhile since I’d visited them. (I even went back a couple to reread them before I finished this one).
It’s a good little series, faithful standby if you will. I’m always in favor of having a series to go back to- like checking in on old friends. This was no different- all my old favorites were there, with the new addition of the granddaughter. Pink becomes enmeshed in 2 cases that are intertwined, I changed my mind several times on who the suspects should be. And I thought it was sweet at the end when you find out who told her son to hire her. It was everything I’d hoped for with a cozy mystery

[Cozy Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[PeggySue]

Killer Hooks by Betty Hechtman
Tarzana Hookers Book 15
I have read quite a few books in this series but I have missed several lately which means I was not updated on Molly’s personal life. I am Team Mason for the record and I haven’t given up hope yet.
This book was so full of new characters that it was a little hard to keep up without a score sheet but I mostly managed. I like baby Marlowe being added into the family and Peter seems to be shaping up somewhat as a dad. I do like the group of Tarzana Hookers although most of them did not play a significant part in this story. The ending tied things up nicely and Molly has a new venture coming up that sounds like the setup for the next book. I’m looking forward to it.
Thanks to NetGalley

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Sue Dickerson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 15th book in the crochet series by Betty Hechtman.

Molly Pink is presenting a bookstore event featuring the author of a new book. This author went to all the Hollywood events and knew all the celebrities when she was a columnist in her younger years. She was well known for keeping everyone's secrets. Now she's written a tell-all book and is making some people very nervous. So nervous in fact that someone poisons her at the bookstore event to keep the secrets private.

This is a great cozy mystery series featuring a crochet group that meets at the bookstore. It includes a recipe and simple crichet pattern.

#KillerHooks

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Molly Pink the the Tarzana Hookers are back in book 15 of the Crochet Mysteries series. Without warning, her infant granddaughter has been dumped in her lap for babysitting duties, her son has reluctantly enlisted her help investigating a potential investor in his business, and now she has to manage a high-profile bookstore event for a former Hollywood columnist who’s dishing the dirt in a juicy tell-all. And when the author collapses and dies in the store just as she’s about to reveal an incriminating tidbit, the police suspect foul play and zero in on Molly as the likely culprit. A great cozy.

[Leah Hines · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been a fan of this series from the beginning and was excited for a new installment. It's a solid cozy mystery that keeps you guessing. However. I was so disappointed by the relationships in this one. I'm so over Barry and really wish karma would bite him. It's also frustrating that this far in, Molly has so little backbone. The ending did give me hope though. I'll give the next book a shot. I hope crochet features more prominently. The way it brought these characters together is an important aspect that has been missing these past couple of books.

[Taryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Molly Pink's life is set on go and didn't look like she'll be stopping anytime soon. She has been tasked with watching her granddaughter, her son needs her help on an investigation, and she will be managing a tell all columnist at the bookstore. When the author ends up dead the police look right at.Molly as the main suspect. Molly asks the Tarzana Hookers to help her look into the murder in hopes of clearing her name. Follow along and see if the gang can figure out who the killer is and get the police off of Molly's back. A fun read with wonderful characters.

[Amy Friedman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Killer hooks is the latest book in Betty Hechtman series. It is a bit long winded with a lot going on. Some may get tired hearing about all the going On's, but this is Molly Pink's life. Molly gets into a lot of different I wouldn't call them all trouble, but they keep her active and she enjoys some and some she could do without. If betty would cut it out, I think everyone would be shocked because there is something happening all the time. I have read all the books and enjoyed each of them, looking forward to what happens next to Molly Pink and the Tarzana Hookers.

[Janet Balliet]

Pink is broken up w/Mason for Barry, then finds out they are not the ideal couple. Barry goes back to Carol. An author that is appearing at the book store to interview CeeCee drops dead, Gabby drops the baby Marlowe off while she goes out of town. The child is 8 mos old & has never seen Pink. Adele decides to start a child's party business & leaves Pink to do all the work! Peter wants her to find out about a future investor. Pink takes M to the mommy & me club to look for clues. She almost gets killed trying to figure everything out!

[Amary Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Cherry London · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot understand why Gabby allows others to use her, even her son and his ex-girlfriend. Things began to get complex when she became the focus of the police investigation into the death of a visiting author at the bookstore store, her place of work. She was mildly concerned until things took a turn for the worse when another mysterious death occurred. It was a lovely teatime cozy mystery, not too exciting, mildly intriguing, and engaging.

[Barbara Tobey · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Audrey Chan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another death of author in bookstore. Despite the well worn cozy storyline, our protagonist Molly Pink (with sidekick Dinah) is up to the task to find the murderer. in the meantime, Molly is instructed to go to her granddaughter's playdates and snoop on her son's potential business investor. Of course, both storylines do come together.