Knitting and Novels: Novels and Needles Cozy Mystery book 1

Novels and Needles Cozy Mystery #1

by Christina Rose

Knitting? It’s deadlier than you might think.

When Jessica Mitchell moves from Boston to a picturesque Kent village to run a craft shop, she dreams of cozy evenings, Jane Austen vibes, and mastering the art of knitting.

But her fresh start unravels when she’s accused of murdering the shop’s previous owner, a woman as infamous for her rigid standards as her sharp tongue.

Determined to clear her name, Jessica dives into Eleanor’s tangled past, uncovering a web of secrets, sabotage, and smuggling schemes hidden beneath perfect stitches.

With the help of her mischievous Yorkshire terrier, Darcy, and a quirky cast of villagers, Jessica must unravel the mystery before the killer strikes again—or her fresh start becomes her final chapter.

Blending charming coziness with sharp wit, Knitting & Novels is a murder mystery that proves sometimes the best way to solve a crime is to stab, strangle, and bind… your yarn.

Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, and anyone who’s ever dropped a stitch in life.

Genres: Mystery

351 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 28, 2025

Reviews

[Joy Oakley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I might have enjoyed this book if it wasn’t for the glaring errors. In one Eleanor returned to the shop to pick up her bag yet later in the book it was still there. The other was the fact that the body was found in the shop yet that was left by the police and the victim’s house was cordoned off. There were other minor errors which spoilt the whole thing for me.

Better proof reading is definitely required.

[Teresa DaSilva · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adored this 1st book in the series. Have I mentioned i'm a sucker for crafting (of all sorts) cozy misteries? I truly am! And this series is super interesting, NOT boring, and Jessica's new life in England with a knitting store proves the best combination. Jessica's skills at sleuthing, with such story plots, make sure a reader of cozies aficionado to stay glued to the screen reading book after book.
I've already started the 2nd book in the series ☺️

[Sally Antoinette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Knitting is not easy!

No matter how you feel about crafts this was put together well. But knitting is hard... Really I just agree with the puppy steal the wool and play with it. But solving this mystery was incredibly difficult. Add to it the difference in England and American way of doing things. But the craft store has a nice way to go.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished this book. As an avid knitter and crocheter I Had to check it out. I highly enjoyed it. And I look forward to many more books in this series! If you like fish out of water stories, cute little yorkies and a brave female lead check this one out.

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stab it, strangle it, solve it!

Jessica moves to England & buys a yarn shop where she learns to knit & solves a murder. Along with her dog, Mr. Darcy, she finds yarn corruption, new friends, and a place in the village. Now on to the next book!

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good story from Rose and Higgs. Great characters and some humor amongst the intrigue, especially the antics of Darcy, the 'shop' dog.

[Laura D · Rating 5 out of 5]

cute Cozy with secrets everywhere
really great characters, lots of humor and gotta love a dog named Darcy!!!
loved it all!!!
Highly Recommend!!!