Unravelled — Robyn Harding

When freelance writer Beth Carruthers is invited to join a knitting circle, her first impulse is to hide under her bed. Yes, yes, she knows knitting is hip, and it's true her social life has shriveled since she broke up with her commitment-phobic boyfriend. But why is everyone so insistent that she get over it? Could she really be in danger of turning into her mini-doughnut eating, chick-flick watching drone of a roommate, or of forming an overly intimate attachment to a pet, like her friend Mel?

OK, FINE. YARN: BRING IT ON.

Turns out learning to knit is fun. Even better, she feels an instant connection to her new companions. Over red wine and flashing needles, she can be herself -- not just Colin's ex. She even starts dating again, and this time she's determined to do it right. But she soon learns that her new man has a secret so shocking it could end their relationship -- and worse, it could destroy the best group of friends she's ever had...