Killer Fashion Mysteries
About this ebook series
National bestselling author Diane Vallere delivers a not-quite-cozy series with a hilarious amateur sleuth! Join Samantha Kidd as she trades high fashion for dirty laundry and learns a great wardrobe isn't enough to turn her life around, let alone catch a killer.
Designer Dirty Laundry is the first book in the humorous Samantha Kidd mystery series. If you like witty protagonists, clever dialogue, and fashion-forward drama, then you'll love Diane Vallere's chic story.
She expected the fashion industry to be ruthless. She wasn't prepared for it to turn deadly.
Ready to redesign her life, style expert Samantha Kidd accepts a job in her Pennsylvania hometown as a trend specialist. But her first day goes completely A-line when she stumbles across her legendary boss dead in the elevator. And after the body disappears, she can't help but pull on the mystery's thread and unravel an entire wardrobe of suspects.
Supervising her deceased employer's vogue competition, Samantha tries to hem in a sexy shoe designer and countless ego-driven creatives to stitch together the clues. But when her own name appears on the police's suspect list, the sleuthing fashionista's days on the catwalk could be numbered.
Can Samantha put a killer in the spotlight before she's sewn up for a crime she didn't commit?
Buy Designer Dirty Laundry for this season's murder couture today!
Designer Dirty Laundry is a humorous mystery set in a fictional eastern Pennsylvania town. It has a cozy mystery feel and features a determined and loyal amateur sleuth and a fresh-start storyline. Designer Dirty Laundry is the first book in the Samantha Kidd mystery series and appeals to fans of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.
What people are saying:
"...the book is enriched by the author's cleverly phrased prose and convincing characterization. The surprise ending will satisfy and delight many mystery fans. A diverting mystery that offers laughs and chills." ~Kirkus Reviews
"an impressive cozy mystery from a promising author." ~Mystery Tribune
"A really funny mystery with a chicklit feel." ~Susan M. Boyer, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series
"Designer Dirty Laundry shows that even the toughest crime is no match for a sleuth in fishnet stockings who knows her way around the designer department. A delightful debut." ~Kris Neri, Lefty Award-Nominated author of Revenge For Old Times' Sake
"Combining fashion and fatalities, Diane Vallere pens a winning debut mystery...a sleek and stylish read." ~Ellen Byerrum, National Bestselling author of the Crime of Fashion mysteries
"Vallere once again brings her knowledgeable fashion skills to the forefront, along with comedy, mystery, and a saucy romance. Buyer, Beware did not disappoint!" ~Chick Lit Plus
"Fashion is always at the forefront, but never at the cost of excellent writing, humorous dialogue, or a compelling story." ~Kings River Life
"A captivating new mystery voice, Vallere has stitched together haute couture and murder in a stylish mystery. Dirty Laundry has never been so engrossing!" ~Krista Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
"In Designer Dirty Laundry , author Diane Vallere stitches together a seamless mystery. Samantha Kidd is a witty heroine that you will root for as she fashions a fresh stylish start in her hometown of Ribbon, Pennsylvania." ~Avery Aames, Agatha Award-Winning Author of The Long Quiche Goodbye
"Samantha Kidd is an engaging amateur sleuth." -Mysterious Reviews
"It keeps you at the edge of your seat. I love the description of clothes in this book...if you love fashion, pick this up!" -Los Angeles Mamma Blog
"Diane Vallere takes the reader through this cozy mystery with her signature wit and humor." -Mary Marks, NY Journal of Books
"Maybe your handbag holds only a phone and a wallet, but if you're Samantha Kidd, from Diane Vallere's Style & Error series, there may be something deadlier in the bag."~Sheila Connolly, New York Times Bestselling Author of Murder at the Mansion
For readers who like humorous character-driven cozy mysteries with a dash of fashion and a dollop of fun!
Keywords: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth mysteries, mysteries set in Pennsylvania, funny cozy mysteries, humorous cozy mysteries, traditional mystery, free mystery, freebie, free first in series, free series starter, series starter, designer mystery, starting over mystery, fish out of water mystery, fresh start, starting over, new job, cozy hobby mystery, animal mystery, cat, black cat, determined sleuth, female sleuth, women sleuth, fearless sleuth, crime, crime fiction, murder mystery, amateur detective, sleuthing in style, stylish sleuthing, suspense, thriller
Previously published under the series title "Style & Error" and "Style in a Small Town" mysteries.
Join Diane's newsletter THE WEEKLY DIVA and never miss a new release! Sign up here: https://www.dianevallere.com/weekly-diva
National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes funny and fashionable character-based mysteries. After two decades working for a top luxury retailer, she traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. A past president of Sisters in Crime, Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.
Diane-Fans describe “her vintage Vallere goodness,” and say she is a “great storyteller” with “a way with creating strong female characters and intrigue” who is “a superb and very humorous writer.” Her gift of creating “spunky sleuths in fun settings” take readers to Dallas, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Pennsylvania, and outer space.
Drop in on Diane!
Website: www.dianevallere.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/dianevallereauthor
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dianevallere
ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY DIANE:
Samantha Kidd Mysteries (funny, fashion-y mysteries with many mentions of pretzels)
Designer Dirty Laundry
Buyer, Beware
The Brim Reaper
Some Like It Haute
Grand Theft Retro
Pearls Gone Wild
Cement Stilettos
Panty Raid
Union Jacked
Slay Ride
Tough Luxe
Fahrenheit 501
Stark Raving Mod
Madison Night Mad for Mod Mysteries (cozy/traditional mysteries winking at Doris Day movies)
Midnight Ice (Prequel)
Pillow Stalk
That Touch of Ink
With Vics you get Eggroll
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
The Pajama Frame
Lover Come Hack
Apprehend Me No Flowers
Teacher's Threat
The Kill of it All
Love Me or Grieve Me (Oct 2022)
Material Witness Mysteries (cozy)
Suede to Rest
Crushed Velvet
Silk Stalkings
Costume Shop Mysteries (cozy)
A Disguise to Die For
Masking for Trouble
Dressed to Confess
Mermaid Sister Mysteries (cozy mysteries in the ocean)
Tails from the Deep
Murky Waters
Sleeping with the Fishes
Non-fiction
Bonbons for your Brain
Designer Dirty Laundry is the first book in the humorous Samantha Kidd mystery series. If you like witty protagonists, clever dialogue, and fashion-forward drama, then you'll love Diane Vallere's chic story.
She expected the fashion industry to be ruthless. She wasn't prepared for it to turn deadly.
Ready to redesign her life, style expert Samantha Kidd accepts a job in her Pennsylvania hometown as a trend specialist. But her first day goes completely A-line when she stumbles across her legendary boss dead in the elevator. And after the body disappears, she can't help but pull on the mystery's thread and unravel an entire wardrobe of suspects.
Supervising her deceased employer's vogue competition, Samantha tries to hem in a sexy shoe designer and countless ego-driven creatives to stitch together the clues. But when her own name appears on the police's suspect list, the sleuthing fashionista's days on the catwalk could be numbered.
Can Samantha put a killer in the spotlight before she's sewn up for a crime she didn't commit?
Buy Designer Dirty Laundry for this season's murder couture today!
Designer Dirty Laundry is a humorous mystery set in a fictional eastern Pennsylvania town. It has a cozy mystery feel and features a determined and loyal amateur sleuth and a fresh-start storyline. Designer Dirty Laundry is the first book in the Samantha Kidd mystery series and appeals to fans of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.
What people are saying:
"...the book is enriched by the author's cleverly phrased prose and convincing characterization. The surprise ending will satisfy and delight many mystery fans. A diverting mystery that offers laughs and chills." ~Kirkus Reviews
"an impressive cozy mystery from a promising author." ~Mystery Tribune
"A really funny mystery with a chicklit feel." ~Susan M. Boyer, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series
"Designer Dirty Laundry shows that even the toughest crime is no match for a sleuth in fishnet stockings who knows her way around the designer department. A delightful debut." ~Kris Neri, Lefty Award-Nominated author of Revenge For Old Times' Sake
"Combining fashion and fatalities, Diane Vallere pens a winning debut mystery...a sleek and stylish read." ~Ellen Byerrum, National Bestselling author of the Crime of Fashion mysteries
"Vallere once again brings her knowledgeable fashion skills to the forefront, along with comedy, mystery, and a saucy romance. Buyer, Beware did not disappoint!" ~Chick Lit Plus
"Fashion is always at the forefront, but never at the cost of excellent writing, humorous dialogue, or a compelling story." ~Kings River Life
"A captivating new mystery voice, Vallere has stitched together haute couture and murder in a stylish mystery. Dirty Laundry has never been so engrossing!" ~Krista Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
"In Designer Dirty Laundry , author Diane Vallere stitches together a seamless mystery. Samantha Kidd is a witty heroine that you will root for as she fashions a fresh stylish start in her hometown of Ribbon, Pennsylvania." ~Avery Aames, Agatha Award-Winning Author of The Long Quiche Goodbye
"Samantha Kidd is an engaging amateur sleuth." -Mysterious Reviews
"It keeps you at the edge of your seat. I love the description of clothes in this book...if you love fashion, pick this up!" -Los Angeles Mamma Blog
"Diane Vallere takes the reader through this cozy mystery with her signature wit and humor." -Mary Marks, NY Journal of Books
"Maybe your handbag holds only a phone and a wallet, but if you're Samantha Kidd, from Diane Vallere's Style & Error series, there may be something deadlier in the bag."~Sheila Connolly, New York Times Bestselling Author of Murder at the Mansion
For readers who like humorous character-driven cozy mysteries with a dash of fashion and a dollop of fun!
Keywords: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth mysteries, mysteries set in Pennsylvania, funny cozy mysteries, humorous cozy mysteries, traditional mystery, free mystery, freebie, free first in series, free series starter, series starter, designer mystery, starting over mystery, fish out of water mystery, fresh start, starting over, new job, cozy hobby mystery, animal mystery, cat, black cat, determined sleuth, female sleuth, women sleuth, fearless sleuth, crime, crime fiction, murder mystery, amateur detective, sleuthing in style, stylish sleuthing, suspense, thriller
Previously published under the series title "Style & Error" and "Style in a Small Town" mysteries.
Join Diane's newsletter THE WEEKLY DIVA and never miss a new release! Sign up here: https://www.dianevallere.com/weekly-diva
National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes funny and fashionable character-based mysteries. After two decades working for a top luxury retailer, she traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. A past president of Sisters in Crime, Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.
Diane-Fans describe “her vintage Vallere goodness,” and say she is a “great storyteller” with “a way with creating strong female characters and intrigue” who is “a superb and very humorous writer.” Her gift of creating “spunky sleuths in fun settings” take readers to Dallas, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Pennsylvania, and outer space.
Drop in on Diane!
Website: www.dianevallere.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/dianevallereauthor
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dianevallere
ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY DIANE:
Samantha Kidd Mysteries (funny, fashion-y mysteries with many mentions of pretzels)
Designer Dirty Laundry
Buyer, Beware
The Brim Reaper
Some Like It Haute
Grand Theft Retro
Pearls Gone Wild
Cement Stilettos
Panty Raid
Union Jacked
Slay Ride
Tough Luxe
Fahrenheit 501
Stark Raving Mod
Madison Night Mad for Mod Mysteries (cozy/traditional mysteries winking at Doris Day movies)
Midnight Ice (Prequel)
Pillow Stalk
That Touch of Ink
With Vics you get Eggroll
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
The Pajama Frame
Lover Come Hack
Apprehend Me No Flowers
Teacher's Threat
The Kill of it All
Love Me or Grieve Me (Oct 2022)
Material Witness Mysteries (cozy)
Suede to Rest
Crushed Velvet
Silk Stalkings
Costume Shop Mysteries (cozy)
A Disguise to Die For
Masking for Trouble
Dressed to Confess
Mermaid Sister Mysteries (cozy mysteries in the ocean)
Tails from the Deep
Murky Waters
Sleeping with the Fishes
Non-fiction
Bonbons for your Brain
She needs a paycheck. A murder creates the perfect job. Can she avoid becoming the next victim?
Samantha Kidd recently added an unexpected skill to her fashion-heavy resume: solving a crime. But amateur sleuthing doesn’t pay the bills. A new retailer shows interest in hiring her as their handbag buyer, but there’s one big red flag: the last buyer was killed on the job.
Moving back to her old hometown was about leaving that career path behind, but Samantha’s out of options. When another person at the store is murdered, the walls close in like a snug, satin lining.
Can Samantha get a handle on an inside job without getting caught in the killer’s clutches?
Buy Buyer, Beware for laugh-out-loud entertainment today!
Buyer, Beware is a humorous mystery set in a fictional eastern Pennsylvania town loosely based on Reading. It has a cozy mystery feel and features a determined and loyal amateur sleuth and a fresh-start storyline. Buyer, Beware is the second book in the Samantha Kidd mystery series and appeals to fans of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.
What people are saying:
"...the book is enriched by the author's cleverly phrased prose and convincing characterization. The surprise ending will satisfy and delight many mystery fans. A diverting mystery that offers laughs and chills." ~Kirkus Reviews
"an impressive cozy mystery from a promising author." ~Mystery Tribune
"A really funny mystery with a chicklit feel." ~Susan M. Boyer, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series
"Designer Dirty Laundry shows that even the toughest crime is no match for a sleuth in fishnet stockings who knows her way around the designer department. A delightful debut." ~Kris Neri, Lefty Award-Nominated author of Revenge For Old Times' Sake
"Combining fashion and fatalities, Diane Vallere pens a winning debut mystery...a sleek and stylish read." ~Ellen Byerrum, National Bestselling author of the Crime of Fashion mysteries
"Vallere once again brings her knowledgeable fashion skills to the forefront, along with comedy, mystery, and a saucy romance. Buyer, Beware did not disappoint!" ~Chick Lit Plus
"Fashion is always at the forefront, but never at the cost of excellent writing, humorous dialogue, or a compelling story." ~Kings River Life
"A captivating new mystery voice, Vallere has stitched together haute couture and murder in a stylish mystery. Dirty Laundry has never been so engrossing!" ~Krista Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
"In Designer Dirty Laundry , author Diane Vallere stitches together a seamless mystery. Samantha Kidd is a witty heroine that you will root for as she fashions a fresh stylish start in her hometown of Ribbon, Pennsylvania." ~Avery Aames, Agatha Award-Winning Author of The Long Quiche Goodbye
"Samantha Kidd an engaging amateur sleuth." -Mysterious Reviews
"It keeps you at the edge of your seat. I love the description of clothes in this book...if you love fashion, pick this up!" -Los Angeles Mamma Blog
"Diane Vallere takes the reader through this cozy mystery with her signature wit and humor." -Mary Marks, NY Journal of Books
"Maybe your handbag holds only a phone and a wallet, but if you're Samantha Kidd, from Diane Vallere's Style & Error series, there may be something deadlier in the bag."~Sheila Connolly, New York Times Bestselling Author of Murder at the Mansion
For readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth fiction, crime fiction, murder mysteries, mysteries set in Pennsylvania, fashionable mysteries, mystery with fashion, caper, caper mystery
Previously published under the series title "Style & Error" and "Style in a Small Town" mysteries.
Join Diane's newsletter THE WEEKLY DIVA and never miss a new release! Sign up here: https://www.dianevallere.com/weekly-diva
National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes funny and fashionable character-based mysteries. After two decades working for a top luxury retailer, she traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. A past president of Sisters in Crime, Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.
Diane-Fans describe “her vintage Vallere goodness,” and say she is a “great storyteller” with “a way with creating strong female characters and intrigue” who is “a superb and very humorous writer.” Her gift of creating “spunky sleuths in fun settings” take readers to Dallas, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Pennsylvania, and outer space.
Drop in on Diane!
Website: www.dianevallere.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/dianevallereauthor
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dianevallere
ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY DIANE:
Samantha Kidd Mysteries (funny, fashion-y mysteries with many mentions of pretzels)
Designer Dirty Laundry
Buyer, Beware
The Brim Reaper
Some Like It Haute
Grand Theft Retro
Pearls Gone Wild
Cement Stilettos
Panty Raid
Union Jacked
Slay Ride
Tough Luxe
Fahrenheit 501
Madison Night Mad for Mod Mysteries (cozy/traditional mysteries winking at Doris Day movies)
Midnight Ice (Prequel)
Pillow Stalk
That Touch of Ink
With Vics you get Eggroll
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
The Pajama Frame
Lover Come Hack
Apprehend Me No Flowers
Teacher's Threat
The Kill of it All
Material Witness Mysteries (cozy)
Suede to Rest
Crushed Velvet
Silk Stalkings
Costume Shop Mysteries (cozy)
A Disguise to Die For
Masking for Trouble
Dressed to Confess
Mermaid Sister Mysteries (cozy mysteries in the ocean)
Tails from the Deep
Murky Waters
Sleeping with the Fishes
Non-fiction
Bonbons for your Brain
With no job prospects on the horizon, former fashion buyer Samantha Kidd convinces boyfriend and shoe designer Nick Taylor to give her a job. But when close friend Eddie asks for help with an exhibit of vintage Hollywood costumes, she splits her time between romance and comedy--until a dead man claims all of her attention.
Brimming with good intentions, she leaves the investigation to the cops, but the killer keeps Eddie in the crosshairs. If Samantha can tear the lid off the investigation, it might mean a feather in her fedora. And if she can't? Her best friend might get capped.
Buy The Brim Reaper for an escapist reading romp today!
The Brim Reaper is a delightful blend of humor, mystery, and fashion that will captivate fans of Janet Evanovich and Sophie Kinsella. With its irresistible characters, sparkling dialogue, and a murder mystery that is as charming as it is puzzling, this novel is a fashionable escapade that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next stylish adventure with Samantha Kidd and her fabulous entourage.
Get ready to don your most stylish detective hat and join Samantha on a whirlwind adventure that will keep you turning pages, laughing out loud, and craving more of her fabulous fashion-forward exploits.
For readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth fiction, crime fiction, murder mysteries, mysteries set in Pennsylvania, fashionable mysteries, mystery with fashion, caper, caper mystery, laugh out loud murder mysteries, lol crime fiction, small town crime, funny whodunnits, chick lit mysteries, rom com mysteries, crime capers, clean mysteries
What people are saying about Samantha Kidd:
"...the book is enriched by the author's cleverly phrased prose and convincing characterization. The surprise ending will satisfy and delight many mystery fans. A diverting mystery that offers laughs and chills." ~Kirkus Reviews
"an impressive cozy mystery from a promising author." ~Mystery Tribune
"A really funny mystery with a chicklit feel." ~Susan M. Boyer, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series
"Designer Dirty Laundry shows that even the toughest crime is no match for a sleuth in fishnet stockings who knows her way around the designer department. A delightful debut." ~Kris Neri, Lefty Award-Nominated author of Revenge For Old Times' Sake
"Combining fashion and fatalities, Diane Vallere pens a winning debut mystery...a sleek and stylish read." ~Ellen Byerrum, National Bestselling author of the Crime of Fashion mysteries
"Vallere once again brings her knowledgeable fashion skills to the forefront, along with comedy, mystery, and a saucy romance. Buyer, Beware did not disappoint!" ~Chick Lit Plus
"Fashion is always at the forefront, but never at the cost of excellent writing, humorous dialogue, or a compelling story." ~Kings River Life
"A captivating new mystery voice, Vallere has stitched together haute couture and murder in a stylish mystery. Dirty Laundry has never been so engrossing!" ~Krista Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
"In Designer Dirty Laundry , author Diane Vallere stitches together a seamless mystery. Samantha Kidd is a witty heroine that you will root for as she fashions a fresh stylish start in her hometown of Ribbon, Pennsylvania." ~Avery Aames, Agatha Award-Winning Author of The Long Quiche Goodbye
"Samantha Kidd an engaging amateur sleuth." -Mysterious Reviews
"It keeps you at the edge of your seat. I love the description of clothes in this book...if you love fashion, pick this up!" -Los Angeles Mamma Blog
"Diane Vallere takes the reader through this cozy mystery with her signature wit and humor." -Mary Marks, NY Journal of Books
"Maybe your handbag holds only a phone and a wallet, but if you're Samantha Kidd, from Diane Vallere's Style & Error series, there may be something deadlier in the bag."~Sheila Connolly, New York Times Bestselling Author of Murder at the MansionFor readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth
Previously published under the series title "Style & Error" and "Style in a Small Town" mysteries.
Join Diane's newsletter THE WEEKLY DIVA and never miss a new release! Sign up here: https://www.dianevallere.com/weekly-diva
National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes funny and fashionable character-based mysteries. After two decades working for a top luxury retailer, she traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. A past president of Sisters in Crime, Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.
Diane-Fans describe “her vintage Vallere goodness,” and say she is a “great storyteller” with “a way with creating strong female characters and intrigue” who is “a superb and very humorous writer.” Her gift of creating “spunky sleuths in fun settings” take readers to Dallas, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Pennsylvania, and outer space.
Drop in on Diane!
Website: www.dianevallere.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/dianevallereauthor
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dianevallere
ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY DIANE:
Samantha Kidd Mysteries (funny, fashion-y mysteries with many mentions of pretzels)
Designer Dirty Laundry
Buyer, Beware
The Brim Reaper
Some Like It Haute
Grand Theft Retro
Pearls Gone Wild
Cement Stilettos
Panty Raid
Union Jacked
Slay Ride
Tough Luxe
Fahrenheit 501
Stark Raving Mod
Gilt Trip
Ranch Dressing (2024)
Madison Night Mad for Mod Mysteries (cozy/traditional mysteries winking at Doris Day movies)
Midnight Ice (Prequel)
Pillow Stalk
That Touch of Ink
With Vics you get Eggroll
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
The Pajama Frame
Lover Come Hack
Apprehend Me No Flowers
Teacher's Threat
The Kill of It All
Love Me or Grieve Me
Please Don't Push Up the Daisies
Material Witness Mysteries (cozy)
Suede to Rest
Crushed Velvet
Silk Stalkings
Costume Shop Mysteries (cozy)
A Disguise to Die For
Masking for Trouble
Dressed to Confess
Dead in the Water (mermaid sister mystery)
Non-fiction
Bonbons for your Brain
Samantha Kidd’s love life is on ice. After breaking up with shoe designer Nick Taylor, she’s lost, lonely—and stuck with a commitment she regrets: helping Nick’s glamorous best friend mount her first fashion show. Pride keeps Samantha from quitting even though the designer’s appreciation is lukewarm at best.
When a couture garment goes up in flames during the event, Samantha suspects sabotage. After risking death investigating on her own, Samantha recruits a hot photographer to help…and to make Nick jealous. As the heat turns up, Samantha’s curiosity leads her into another inferno—and this time she either faces the fire or gets burned.
Buy Some Like it Haute and warm up to fashion drama today!
Some Like It Haute is a humorous mystery set in a fictional eastern Pennsylvania town. It has a cozy mystery feel and features a determined and loyal amateur sleuth and a fresh-start storyline. Some Like It Haute is the fourth book in the Samantha Kidd mystery series and appeals to fans of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.
For readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth fiction, crime fiction, murder mysteries, mysteries set in Pennsylvania, fashionable mysteries, mystery with fashion, caper, caper mystery
What people are saying about Samantha Kidd:
"...the book is enriched by the author's cleverly phrased prose and convincing characterization. The surprise ending will satisfy and delight many mystery fans. A diverting mystery that offers laughs and chills." ~Kirkus Reviews
"an impressive cozy mystery from a promising author." ~Mystery Tribune
"A really funny mystery with a chicklit feel." ~Susan M. Boyer, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series
"Designer Dirty Laundry shows that even the toughest crime is no match for a sleuth in fishnet stockings who knows her way around the designer department. A delightful debut." ~Kris Neri, Lefty Award-Nominated author of Revenge For Old Times' Sake
"Combining fashion and fatalities, Diane Vallere pens a winning debut mystery...a sleek and stylish read." ~Ellen Byerrum, National Bestselling author of the Crime of Fashion mysteries
"Vallere once again brings her knowledgeable fashion skills to the forefront, along with comedy, mystery, and a saucy romance. Buyer, Beware did not disappoint!" ~Chick Lit Plus
"Fashion is always at the forefront, but never at the cost of excellent writing, humorous dialogue, or a compelling story." ~Kings River Life
"A captivating new mystery voice, Vallere has stitched together haute couture and murder in a stylish mystery. Dirty Laundry has never been so engrossing!" ~Krista Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
"In Designer Dirty Laundry , author Diane Vallere stitches together a seamless mystery. Samantha Kidd is a witty heroine that you will root for as she fashions a fresh stylish start in her hometown of Ribbon, Pennsylvania." ~Avery Aames, Agatha Award-Winning Author of The Long Quiche Goodbye
"Samantha Kidd an engaging amateur sleuth." -Mysterious Reviews
"It keeps you at the edge of your seat. I love the description of clothes in this book...if you love fashion, pick this up!" -Los Angeles Mamma Blog
"Diane Vallere takes the reader through this cozy mystery with her signature wit and humor." -Mary Marks, NY Journal of Books
"Maybe your handbag holds only a phone and a wallet, but if you're Samantha Kidd, from Diane Vallere's Style & Error series, there may be something deadlier in the bag."~Sheila Connolly, New York Times Bestselling Author of Murder at the Mansion
Previously published under the series title "Style & Error" and "Style in a Small Town" mysteries.
Join Diane's newsletter THE WEEKLY DIVA and never miss a new release! Sign up here: https://www.dianevallere.com/weekly-diva
National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes funny and fashionable character-based mysteries. After two decades working for a top luxury retailer, she traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. A past president of Sisters in Crime, Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.
Diane-Fans describe “her vintage Vallere goodness,” and say she is a “great storyteller” with “a way with creating strong female characters and intrigue” who is “a superb and very humorous writer.” Her gift of creating “spunky sleuths in fun settings” take readers to Dallas, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Pennsylvania, and outer space.
Drop in on Diane!
Website: www.dianevallere.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/dianevallereauthor
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dianevallere
ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY DIANE:
Samantha Kidd Mysteries (funny, fashion-y mysteries with many mentions of pretzels)
Designer Dirty Laundry
Buyer, Beware
The Brim Reaper
Some Like It Haute
Grand Theft Retro
Pearls Gone Wild
Cement Stilettos
Panty Raid
Union Jacked
Slay Ride
Tough Luxe
Fahrenheit 501
Madison Night Mad for Mod Mysteries (cozy/traditional mysteries winking at Doris Day movies)
Midnight Ice (Prequel)
Pillow Stalk
That Touch of Ink
With Vics you get Eggroll
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
The Pajama Frame
Lover Come Hack
Apprehend Me No Flowers
Teacher's Threat
The Kill of it All
Material Witness Mysteries (cozy)
Suede to Rest
Crushed Velvet
Silk Stalkings
Costume Shop Mysteries (cozy)
A Disguise to Die For
Masking for Trouble
Dressed to Confess
Mermaid Sister Mysteries (cozy mysteries in the ocean)
Tails from the Deep
Murky Waters
Sleeping with the Fishes
Non-fiction
Bonbons for your Brain
Samantha Kidd is all about leaving the past behind. But sometimes the past won't let you go...
With her thirty-mumble-birthday on the horizon, amateur sleuth and fashion expert Samantha Kidd is determined to get her life under control. Her steady job at Retrofit Magazine comes with a paycheck, medical benefits, a 401K, and an assignment to dive into seventies style. She's prepared to report on patchwork velvet and platform shoes, but she never expected to uncover the theft of a major collection of samples from the days before disco died.
When the guilty party threatens Samantha's family and friends, her priorities shift into protection mode. The investigation heats up faster than fondue over sterno, and all too soon Samantha learns that while the beat goes on, there's no guarantee she'll go on with it.
Can Samantha catch a criminal who's been living in plain sight, or will her fresh start turn into a dead end?
Pick up Grand Theft Retro today!
Grand Theft Retro is a humorous mystery set in a fictional eastern Pennsylvania town. The series has a cozy mystery feel and features a determined and loyal amateur sleuth and a fresh-start storyline. Grand Theft Retro is the fifth book in the Samantha Kidd mystery series and appeals to fans of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.
For readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth fiction, crime fiction, murder mysteries, mysteries set in Pennsylvania, fashionable mysteries, mystery with fashion, caper, caper mystery
What people are saying about the Samantha Kidd Mysteries:
"...the book is enriched by the author's cleverly phrased prose and convincing characterization. The surprise ending will satisfy and delight many mystery fans. A diverting mystery that offers laughs and chills." ~Kirkus Reviews
"an impressive cozy mystery from a promising author." ~Mystery Tribune
"A really funny mystery with a chicklit feel." ~Susan M. Boyer, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series
"Designer Dirty Laundry shows that even the toughest crime is no match for a sleuth in fishnet stockings who knows her way around the designer department. A delightful debut." ~Kris Neri, Lefty Award-Nominated author of Revenge For Old Times' Sake
"Combining fashion and fatalities, Diane Vallere pens a winning debut mystery...a sleek and stylish read." ~Ellen Byerrum, National Bestselling author of the Crime of Fashion mysteries
"Vallere once again brings her knowledgeable fashion skills to the forefront, along with comedy, mystery, and a saucy romance. Buyer, Beware did not disappoint!" ~Chick Lit Plus
"Fashion is always at the forefront, but never at the cost of excellent writing, humorous dialogue, or a compelling story." ~Kings River Life
"A captivating new mystery voice, Vallere has stitched together haute couture and murder in a stylish mystery. Dirty Laundry has never been so engrossing!" ~Krista Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
"In Designer Dirty Laundry , author Diane Vallere stitches together a seamless mystery. Samantha Kidd is a witty heroine that you will root for as she fashions a fresh stylish start in her hometown of Ribbon, Pennsylvania." ~Avery Aames, Agatha Award-Winning Author of The Long Quiche Goodbye
"Samantha Kidd an engaging amateur sleuth." -Mysterious Reviews
"It keeps you at the edge of your seat. I love the description of clothes in this book...if you love fashion, pick this up!" -Los Angeles Mamma Blog
"Diane Vallere takes the reader through this cozy mystery with her signature wit and humor." -Mary Marks, NY Journal of Books
"Maybe your handbag holds only a phone and a wallet, but if you're Samantha Kidd, from Diane Vallere's Style & Error series, there may be something deadlier in the bag."~Sheila Connolly, New York Times Bestselling Author of Murder at the Mansion
Previously published under the series title "Style & Error" and "Style in a Small Town" mysteries.
Join Diane's newsletter THE WEEKLY DIVA and never miss a new release! Sign up here: https://www.dianevallere.com/weekly-diva
National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes funny and fashionable character-based mysteries. After two decades working for a top luxury retailer, she traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. A past president of Sisters in Crime, Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.
Diane-Fans describe “her vintage Vallere goodness,” and say she is a “great storyteller” with “a way with creating strong female characters and intrigue” who is “a superb and very humorous writer.” Her gift of creating “spunky sleuths in fun settings” take readers to Dallas, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Pennsylvania, and outer space.
Drop in on Diane!
Website: www.dianevallere.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/dianevallereauthor
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dianevallere
ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY DIANE:
Samantha Kidd Mysteries (funny, fashion-y mysteries with many mentions of pretzels)
Designer Dirty Laundry
Buyer, Beware
The Brim Reaper
Some Like It Haute
Grand Theft Retro
Pearls Gone Wild
Cement Stilettos
Panty Raid
Union Jacked
Slay Ride
Tough Luxe
Fahrenheit 501
Madison Night Mad for Mod Mysteries (cozy/traditional mysteries winking at Doris Day movies)
Midnight Ice (Prequel)
Pillow Stalk
That Touch of Ink
With Vics you get Eggroll
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
The Pajama Frame
Lover Come Hack
Apprehend Me No Flowers
Teacher's Threat
The Kill of it All
Material Witness Mysteries (cozy)
Suede to Rest
Crushed Velvet
Silk Stalkings
Costume Shop Mysteries (cozy)
A Disguise to Die For
Masking for Trouble
Dressed to Confess
Mermaid Sister Mysteries (cozy mysteries in the ocean)
Tails from the Deep
Murky Waters
Sleeping with the Fishes
Non-fiction
Bonbons for your Brain
Nacre Bleu!
Amateur sleuth Samantha Kidd's life is finally on track. It's her normally cultured friend Cat whose life has lost its luster: eight months pregnant and abandoned by her husband the week before Christmas. She ropes Samantha into helping at her boutique, but a string of jewelry thefts threatens her business. And when Cat's husband is found strangled with pearls inside the shop, the last thing she's concerned with is profit.
Samantha tries to get a bead on the killer, but when the suspects all clam up, she's left in knots. Add in an unexpected proposal, a flirtatious friend, and a brand new detective, and this is bound to be Samantha's wildest adventure yet.
Get tangled up in Pearls Gone Wild today!
Pearls Gone Wild is a humorous mystery set in a fictional eastern Pennsylvania town. The series has a cozy mystery feel and features a determined and loyal amateur sleuth and a fresh-start storyline. Pearls Gone Wild is the sixth book in the Samantha Kidd mystery series and appeals to fans of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.
For readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth fiction, crime fiction, murder mysteries, mysteries set in Pennsylvania, fashionable mysteries, mystery with fashion, caper, caper mystery
What people are saying about Samantha Kidd:
"...the book is enriched by the author's cleverly phrased prose and convincing characterization. The surprise ending will satisfy and delight many mystery fans. A diverting mystery that offers laughs and chills." ~Kirkus Reviews
"an impressive cozy mystery from a promising author." ~Mystery Tribune
"A really funny mystery with a chicklit feel." ~Susan M. Boyer, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series
"Designer Dirty Laundry shows that even the toughest crime is no match for a sleuth in fishnet stockings who knows her way around the designer department. A delightful debut." ~Kris Neri, Lefty Award-Nominated author of Revenge For Old Times' Sake
"Combining fashion and fatalities, Diane Vallere pens a winning debut mystery...a sleek and stylish read." ~Ellen Byerrum, National Bestselling author of the Crime of Fashion mysteries
"Vallere once again brings her knowledgeable fashion skills to the forefront, along with comedy, mystery, and a saucy romance. Buyer, Beware did not disappoint!" ~Chick Lit Plus
"Fashion is always at the forefront, but never at the cost of excellent writing, humorous dialogue, or a compelling story." ~Kings River Life
"A captivating new mystery voice, Vallere has stitched together haute couture and murder in a stylish mystery. Dirty Laundry has never been so engrossing!" ~Krista Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
"In Designer Dirty Laundry , author Diane Vallere stitches together a seamless mystery. Samantha Kidd is a witty heroine that you will root for as she fashions a fresh stylish start in her hometown of Ribbon, Pennsylvania." ~Avery Aames, Agatha Award-Winning Author of The Long Quiche Goodbye
"Samantha Kidd is an engaging amateur sleuth." -Mysterious Reviews
"It keeps you at the edge of your seat. I love the description of clothes in this book...if you love fashion, pick this up!" -Los Angeles Mamma Blog
"Diane Vallere takes the reader through this cozy mystery with her signature wit and humor." -Mary Marks, NY Journal of Books
"Maybe your handbag holds only a phone and a wallet, but if you're Samantha Kidd, from Diane Vallere's Style & Error series, there may be something deadlier in the bag."~Sheila Connolly, New York Times Bestselling Author of Murder at the Mansion
Previously published under the series title "Style & Error" and "Style in a Small Town" mysteries.
Join Diane's newsletter THE WEEKLY DIVA and never miss a new release! Sign up here: https://www.dianevallere.com/weekly-diva
National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes funny and fashionable character-based mysteries. After two decades working for a top luxury retailer, she traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. A past president of Sisters in Crime, Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.
Diane-Fans describe “her vintage Vallere goodness,” and say she is a “great storyteller” with “a way with creating strong female characters and intrigue” who is “a superb and very humorous writer.” Her gift of creating “spunky sleuths in fun settings” take readers to Dallas, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Pennsylvania, and outer space.
Drop in on Diane!
Website: www.dianevallere.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/dianevallereauthor
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dianevallere
ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY DIANE:
Samantha Kidd Mysteries (funny, fashion-y mysteries with many mentions of pretzels)
Designer Dirty Laundry
Buyer, Beware
The Brim Reaper
Some Like It Haute
Grand Theft Retro
Pearls Gone Wild
Cement Stilettos
Panty Raid
Union Jacked
Slay Ride
Tough Luxe
Fahrenheit 501
Madison Night Mad for Mod Mysteries (cozy/traditional mysteries winking at Doris Day movies)
Midnight Ice (Prequel)
Pillow Stalk
That Touch of Ink
With Vics you get Eggroll
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
The Pajama Frame
Lover Come Hack
Apprehend Me No Flowers
Teacher's Threat
The Kill of it All
Material Witness Mysteries (cozy)
Suede to Rest
Crushed Velvet
Silk Stalkings
Costume Shop Mysteries (cozy)
A Disguise to Die For
Masking for Trouble
Dressed to Confess
Mermaid Sister Mysteries (cozy mysteries in the ocean)
Tails from the Deep
Murky Waters
Sleeping with the Fishes
Non-fiction
Bonbons for your Brain
Leave the cannoli. Take the shoes!
When newly engaged amateur sleuth Samantha Kidd discovers the body of a mafia princess dead in fiancé and shoe designer Nick Taylor's showroom, her questions are so numerous she'd need a bookie to keep track. The victim's ties to local organized crime are unexpected.
Nick's apparent vow of silence makes Samantha question the vows in their future, and despite past promises, all bets are off. Wise guys and leopard ladies keep her busier than a consigliere during tax season, and if she can't keep her head above water, she'll end up sleeping with the fishes.
Can Samantha's offer to help outweigh the offers Nick supposedly can't refuse?
Cement Stilettos is a humorous mystery set in a fictional eastern Pennsylvania town. The series has a cozy mystery feel and features a determined and loyal amateur sleuth and a fresh-start storyline. Cement Stilettos is the seventh book in the Samantha Kidd mystery series and appeals to fans of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich, the Finlay Donovan series by Elle Cosimano, and the Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella.
For readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth fiction, crime fiction, murder mysteries, mysteries set in Pennsylvania, fashionable mysteries, mystery with fashion, caper, caper mystery, laugh out loud murder mysteries, lol crime fiction, small town crime, funny whodunnits, chick lit mysteries, rom com mysteries, crime capers, clean mysteries, mafia mysteries, crime families, mafia caper
Looking for your next great read? Fuggedaboudit! Read Cement Stilettos today!
What people are saying about Samantha Kidd:
"...the book is enriched by the author's cleverly phrased prose and convincing characterization. The surprise ending will satisfy and delight many mystery fans. A diverting mystery that offers laughs and chills." ~Kirkus Reviews
"an impressive cozy mystery from a promising author." ~Mystery Tribune
"A really funny mystery with a chicklit feel." ~Susan M. Boyer, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series
"Designer Dirty Laundry shows that even the toughest crime is no match for a sleuth in fishnet stockings who knows her way around the designer department. A delightful debut." ~Kris Neri, Lefty Award-Nominated author of Revenge For Old Times' Sake
"Combining fashion and fatalities, Diane Vallere pens a winning debut mystery...a sleek and stylish read." ~Ellen Byerrum, National Bestselling author of the Crime of Fashion mysteries
"Vallere once again brings her knowledgeable fashion skills to the forefront, along with comedy, mystery, and a saucy romance. Buyer, Beware did not disappoint!" ~Chick Lit Plus
"Fashion is always at the forefront, but never at the cost of excellent writing, humorous dialogue, or a compelling story." ~Kings River Life
"A captivating new mystery voice, Vallere has stitched together haute couture and murder in a stylish mystery. Dirty Laundry has never been so engrossing!" ~Krista Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
"In Designer Dirty Laundry , author Diane Vallere stitches together a seamless mystery. Samantha Kidd is a witty heroine that you will root for as she fashions a fresh stylish start in her hometown of Ribbon, Pennsylvania." ~Avery Aames, Agatha Award-Winning Author of The Long Quiche Goodbye
"Samantha Kidd is an engaging amateur sleuth." -Mysterious Reviews
"It keeps you at the edge of your seat. I love the description of clothes in this book...if you love fashion, pick this up!" -Los Angeles Mamma Blog
"Diane Vallere takes the reader through this cozy mystery with her signature wit and humor." -Mary Marks, NY Journal of Books
"Maybe your handbag holds only a phone and a wallet, but if you're Samantha Kidd, from Diane Vallere's Style & Error series, there may be something deadlier in the bag."~Sheila Connolly, New York Times Bestselling Author of Murder at the Mansion
Previously published under the series title "Style & Error" and "Style in a Small Town" mysteries.
Join Diane's newsletter THE WEEKLY DIVA and never miss a new release! Sign up here: https://www.dianevallere.com/weekly-diva
National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes funny and fashionable character-based mysteries. After two decades working for a top luxury retailer, she traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. A past president of Sisters in Crime, Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.
Diane-Fans describe “her vintage Vallere goodness,” and say she is a “great storyteller” with “a way with creating strong female characters and intrigue” who is “a superb and very humorous writer.” Her gift of creating “spunky sleuths in fun settings” take readers to Dallas, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Pennsylvania, and outer space.
Drop in on Diane!
Website: www.dianevallere.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/dianevallereauthor
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dianevallere
ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY DIANE:
Samantha Kidd Mysteries (funny, fashion-y mysteries with many mentions of pretzels)
Designer Dirty Laundry
Buyer, Beware
The Brim Reaper
Some Like It Haute
Grand Theft Retro
Pearls Gone Wild
Cement Stilettos
Panty Raid
Union Jacked
Slay Ride
Tough Luxe
Fahrenheit 501
Stark Raving Mod
Madison Night Mad for Mod Mysteries (cozy/traditional mysteries winking at Doris Day movies)
Midnight Ice (Prequel)
Pillow Stalk
That Touch of Ink
With Vics you get Eggroll
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
The Pajama Frame
Lover Come Hack
Apprehend Me No Flowers
Teacher's Threat
The Kill of it All
Love Me or Grieve Me
Material Witness Mysteries (cozy)
Suede to Rest
Crushed Velvet
Silk Stalkings
Costume Shop Mysteries (cozy)
A Disguise to Die For
Masking for Trouble
Dressed to Confess
Mermaid Sister Mysteries (cozy mysteries in the ocean)
Tails from the Deep
Murky Waters
Sleeping with the Fishes
Non-fiction
Bonbons for your Brain
Don't get your panties in a twist.
When amateur sleuth Samantha Kidd is assigned to cover the lingerie shows in Las Vegas, her excitement is more visible than panty lines. Events in her hometown have made her a celebrity, and a romantic getaway with fiancé Nick Taylor is timely.
But when a lingerie model is found dead outside their hotel room, their escape turns brief. Cheeky designers, high class hookers, and tabloid trouble make this gamble her most dangerous one yet, but when push-up comes to shove, Samantha bares everything in order to save her future.
Can Samantha keep her cool or will this gamble leave her royally flushed?
Don't get caught with your panties down. Snatch Panty Raid today!
Panty Raid is a humorous mystery set in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has a cozy mystery feel and features a determined and loyal amateur sleuth and a vacation storyline. Panty Raid is the eighth book in the Samantha Kidd mystery series and appeals to fans of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.
For readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth fiction, crime fiction, murder mysteries, mysteries set in Pennsylvania, fashionable mysteries, mystery with fashion, caper, caper mystery, las vegas mysteries, las vegas mystery, out of town mystery, out of town cozy
What people are saying about Samantha Kidd:
"...the book is enriched by the author's cleverly phrased prose and convincing characterization. The surprise ending will satisfy and delight many mystery fans. A diverting mystery that offers laughs and chills." ~Kirkus Reviews
"an impressive cozy mystery from a promising author." ~Mystery Tribune
"A really funny mystery with a chicklit feel." ~Susan M. Boyer, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series
"Designer Dirty Laundry shows that even the toughest crime is no match for a sleuth in fishnet stockings who knows her way around the designer department. A delightful debut." ~Kris Neri, Lefty Award-Nominated author of Revenge For Old Times' Sake
"Combining fashion and fatalities, Diane Vallere pens a winning debut mystery...a sleek and stylish read." ~Ellen Byerrum, National Bestselling author of the Crime of Fashion mysteries
"Vallere once again brings her knowledgeable fashion skills to the forefront, along with comedy, mystery, and a saucy romance. Buyer, Beware did not disappoint!" ~Chick Lit Plus
"Fashion is always at the forefront, but never at the cost of excellent writing, humorous dialogue, or a compelling story." ~Kings River Life
"A captivating new mystery voice, Vallere has stitched together haute couture and murder in a stylish mystery. Dirty Laundry has never been so engrossing!" ~Krista Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
"In Designer Dirty Laundry , author Diane Vallere stitches together a seamless mystery. Samantha Kidd is a witty heroine that you will root for as she fashions a fresh stylish start in her hometown of Ribbon, Pennsylvania." ~Avery Aames, Agatha Award-Winning Author of The Long Quiche Goodbye
"Samantha Kidd an engaging amateur sleuth." -Mysterious Reviews
"It keeps you at the edge of your seat. I love the description of clothes in this book...if you love fashion, pick this up!" -Los Angeles Mamma Blog
"Diane Vallere takes the reader through this cozy mystery with her signature wit and humor." -Mary Marks, NY Journal of Books
"Maybe your handbag holds only a phone and a wallet, but if you're Samantha Kidd, from Diane Vallere's Style & Error series, there may be something deadlier in the bag."~Sheila Connolly, New York Times Bestselling Author of Murder at the MansionFor readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth, las vegas, romcom mysteries
Previously published under the series title "Style & Error" and "Style in a Small Town" mysteries.
Join Diane's newsletter THE WEEKLY DIVA and never miss a new release! Sign up here: https://www.dianevallere.com/weekly-diva
National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes funny and fashionable character-based mysteries. After two decades working for a top luxury retailer, she traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. A past president of Sisters in Crime, Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.
Diane-Fans describe “her vintage Vallere goodness,” and say she is a “great storyteller” with “a way with creating strong female characters and intrigue” who is “a superb and very humorous writer.” Her gift of creating “spunky sleuths in fun settings” take readers to Dallas, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Pennsylvania, and outer space.
Drop in on Diane!
Website: www.dianevallere.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/dianevallereauthor
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dianevallere
ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY DIANE:
Samantha Kidd Mysteries (funny, fashion-y mysteries with many mentions of pretzels)
Designer Dirty Laundry
Buyer, Beware
The Brim Reaper
Some Like It Haute
Grand Theft Retro
Pearls Gone Wild
Cement Stilettos
Panty Raid
Union Jacked
Slay Ride
Tough Luxe
Fahrenheit 501
Madison Night Mad for Mod Mysteries (cozy/traditional mysteries winking at Doris Day movies)
Midnight Ice (Prequel)
Pillow Stalk
That Touch of Ink
With Vics you get Eggroll
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
The Pajama Frame
Lover Come Hack
Apprehend Me No Flowers
Teacher's Threat
The Kill of it All
Material Witness Mysteries (cozy)
Suede to Rest
Crushed Velvet
Silk Stalkings
Costume Shop Mysteries (cozy)
A Disguise to Die For
Masking for Trouble
Dressed to Confess
Mermaid Sister Mysteries (cozy mysteries in the ocean)
Tails from the Deep
Murky Waters
Sleeping with the Fishes
Non-fiction
Bonbons for your Brain
Can Samantha keep calm and carry on?
Samantha Kidd is gobsmacked by the wins in her life. Steady job: check. Great guy: check. Inner peace: closer than she’s been in a while. But when the British invasion arrives in the form of new business owners, her checked boxes tumble. Her retail employer sells out, her coworkers go on strike, and her husband is out of the country.
When a union representative is found dead outside the store, the bottom falls out. Samantha’s reluctant mentor, Detective Loncar, warns her to stay out of the investigation, but even he has something to hide. Between a cop bar, a life coach, and a blue line that's anything but thin, Samantha's teacup runneth over. It’s time for Samantha to spill some tea…or risk being royally screwed.
Union Jacked is a humorous mystery set in a fictional eastern Pennsylvania town. The series has a cozy mystery vibe and features a determined and loyal amateur sleuth and a fresh-start storyline. Union Jacked is the ninth book in the Samantha Kidd mystery series and appeals to fans of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.
For readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth fiction, crime fiction, murder mysteries, mysteries set in Pennsylvania, fashionable mysteries, mystery with fashion, caper, caper mystery, British style, Anglophile mystery
What people are saying about Samantha Kidd:
"...the book is enriched by the author's cleverly phrased prose and convincing characterization. The surprise ending will satisfy and delight many mystery fans. A diverting mystery that offers laughs and chills." ~Kirkus Reviews
"an impressive cozy mystery from a promising author." ~Mystery Tribune
"A really funny mystery with a chicklit feel." ~Susan M. Boyer, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series
"Designer Dirty Laundry shows that even the toughest crime is no match for a sleuth in fishnet stockings who knows her way around the designer department. A delightful debut." ~Kris Neri, Lefty Award-Nominated author of Revenge For Old Times' Sake
"Combining fashion and fatalities, Diane Vallere pens a winning debut mystery...a sleek and stylish read." ~Ellen Byerrum, National Bestselling author of the Crime of Fashion mysteries
"Vallere once again brings her knowledgeable fashion skills to the forefront, along with comedy, mystery, and a saucy romance. Buyer, Beware did not disappoint!" ~Chick Lit Plus
"Fashion is always at the forefront, but never at the cost of excellent writing, humorous dialogue, or a compelling story." ~Kings River Life
"A captivating new mystery voice, Vallere has stitched together haute couture and murder in a stylish mystery. Dirty Laundry has never been so engrossing!" ~Krista Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
"In Designer Dirty Laundry , author Diane Vallere stitches together a seamless mystery. Samantha Kidd is a witty heroine that you will root for as she fashions a fresh stylish start in her hometown of Ribbon, Pennsylvania." ~Avery Aames, Agatha Award-Winning Author of The Long Quiche Goodbye
"Samantha Kidd is an engaging amateur sleuth." -Mysterious Reviews
"It keeps you at the edge of your seat. I love the description of clothes in this book...if you love fashion, pick this up!" -Los Angeles Mamma Blog
"Diane Vallere takes the reader through this cozy mystery with her signature wit and humor." -Mary Marks, NY Journal of Books
"Maybe your handbag holds only a phone and a wallet, but if you're Samantha Kidd, from Diane Vallere's Style & Error series, there may be something deadlier in the bag."~Sheila Connolly, New York Times Bestselling Author of Murder at the Mansion
For readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth, self-help. Previously published under the series title "Style & Error" and "Style in a Small Town" mysteries.
Join Diane's newsletter THE WEEKLY DIVA and never miss a new release! Sign up here: https://www.dianevallere.com/weekly-diva
National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes funny and fashionable character-based mysteries. After two decades working for a top luxury retailer, she traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. A past president of Sisters in Crime, Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.
Diane-Fans describe “her vintage Vallere goodness,” and say she is a “great storyteller” with “a way with creating strong female characters and intrigue” who is “a superb and very humorous writer.” Her gift of creating “spunky sleuths in fun settings” take readers to Dallas, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Pennsylvania, and outer space.
Drop in on Diane!
Website: www.dianevallere.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/dianevallereauthor
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dianevallere
ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY DIANE:
Samantha Kidd Mysteries (funny, fashion-y mysteries with many mentions of pretzels)
Designer Dirty Laundry
Buyer, Beware
The Brim Reaper
Some Like It Haute
Grand Theft Retro
Pearls Gone Wild
Cement Stilettos
Panty Raid
Union Jacked
Slay Ride
Tough Luxe
Fahrenheit 501
Madison Night Mad for Mod Mysteries (cozy/traditional mysteries winking at Doris Day movies)
Midnight Ice (Prequel)
Pillow Stalk
That Touch of Ink
With Vics you get Eggroll
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
The Pajama Frame
Lover Come Hack
Apprehend Me No Flowers
Teacher's Threat
The Kill of it All
Material Witness Mysteries (cozy)
Suede to Rest
Crushed Velvet
Silk Stalkings
Costume Shop Mysteries (cozy)
A Disguise to Die For
Masking for Trouble
Dressed to Confess
Mermaid Sister Mysteries (cozy mysteries in the ocean)
Tails from the Deep
Murky Waters
Sleeping with the Fishes
Non-fiction
Bonbons for your Brain
Bah, Hashtag!
When intrepid fashion insider Samantha Kidd lands a temporary assignment as a social media influencer two weeks before Christmas, she dives into the world of lifestyle goals. The job provides props to encourage drool-worthy posts destined to inspire envy and drive customers into last-minute shopping frenzies, but when a colleague goes missing, the illusion of Samantha's perfect life fades like an out-of-date filter.
The only clues to her colleague's disappearance are found on his Instagram timeline, which Samantha knows has been staged. Maintaining appearances and influencing Christmas sales trends takes a back seat to finding her friend, but when the lines between authenticity and hype are blurred, she’ll either reveal the truth … or drown in a sea of hashtags.
Get slayed! #SamanthaKidd #Totallyfunny #HolidayMystery #YouKnowYouWantTo :)
Slay Ride is a humorous holiday mystery set in a fictional suburban Pennsylvania town. The series has a cozy mystery feel and features a determined female protagonist with a love of fashion and an ongoing desire for personal growth. Slay Ride is the tenth book in the Samantha Kidd mystery series and appeals to fans of laugh out loud crime fiction with a chick lit feel.
For fans of: Janet Evanovich, Cleo Coyle, Gemma Halliday, Sophie Kinsella, Meg Cabot, Leslie Langtry, Julie Mulhern, Jenn McKinlay, E. J. Cooperman, Elle Cosimano, Donna Andrews, Jana DeLeon, Gretchen Archer, and Jordaina Sydney Robinson.
If you love humorous suburban crime fiction featuring amateur sleuths and fierce friendships, with a dash of family drama and flirty romance, you'll love SLAY RIDE (and all of the Samantha Kidd killer fashion mysteries!).
What people are saying about Samantha Kidd:
"...the book is enriched by the author's cleverly phrased prose and convincing characterization. The surprise ending will satisfy and delight many mystery fans. A diverting mystery that offers laughs and chills." ~Kirkus Reviews
"an impressive cozy mystery from a promising author." ~Mystery Tribune
"A really funny mystery with a chicklit feel." ~Susan M. Boyer, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series
"Designer Dirty Laundry shows that even the toughest crime is no match for a sleuth in fishnet stockings who knows her way around the designer department. A delightful debut." ~Kris Neri, Lefty Award-Nominated author of Revenge For Old Times' Sake
"Combining fashion and fatalities, Diane Vallere pens a winning debut mystery...a sleek and stylish read." ~Ellen Byerrum, National Bestselling author of the Crime of Fashion mysteries
"Vallere once again brings her knowledgeable fashion skills to the forefront, along with comedy, mystery, and a saucy romance. Buyer, Beware did not disappoint!" ~Chick Lit Plus
"Fashion is always at the forefront, but never at the cost of excellent writing, humorous dialogue, or a compelling story." ~Kings River Life
"A captivating new mystery voice, Vallere has stitched together haute couture and murder in a stylish mystery. Dirty Laundry has never been so engrossing!" ~Krista Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
"In Designer Dirty Laundry , author Diane Vallere stitches together a seamless mystery. Samantha Kidd is a witty heroine that you will root for as she fashions a fresh stylish start in her hometown of Ribbon, Pennsylvania." ~Avery Aames, Agatha Award-Winning Author of The Long Quiche Goodbye
"Samantha Kidd is an engaging amateur sleuth." -Mysterious Reviews
"It keeps you at the edge of your seat. I love the description of clothes in this book...if you love fashion, pick this up!" -Los Angeles Mamma Blog
"Diane Vallere takes the reader through this cozy mystery with her signature wit and humor." -Mary Marks, NY Journal of Books
"Maybe your handbag holds only a phone and a wallet, but if you're Samantha Kidd, from Diane Vallere's Style & Error series, there may be something deadlier in the bag."~Sheila Connolly, New York Times Bestselling Author of Murder at the Mansion
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National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes funny and fashionable character-based mysteries. After two decades working for a top luxury retailer, she traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. A past president of Sisters in Crime, Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.
Diane-Fans describe “her vintage Vallere goodness,” and say she is a “great storyteller” with “a way with creating strong female characters and intrigue” who is “a superb and very humorous writer.” Her gift of creating “spunky sleuths in fun settings” take readers to Dallas, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Pennsylvania, and outer space.
Drop in on Diane!
Website: www.dianevallere.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/dianevallereauthor
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dianevallere
ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY DIANE VALLERE:
Samantha Kidd Mysteries (funny, fashion-y mysteries with many mentions of pretzels)
Designer Dirty Laundry
Buyer, Beware
The Brim Reaper
Some Like It Haute
Grand Theft Retro
Pearls Gone Wild
Cement Stilettos
Panty Raid
Union Jacked
Slay Ride
Tough Luxe
Fahrenheit 501
Stark Raving Mod
Gilt Trip
Ranch Dressing
Madison Night Mad for Mod Mysteries (cozy/traditional mysteries winking at Doris Day movies)
Midnight Ice (Prequel)
Pillow Stalk
That Touch of Ink
With Vics you get Eggroll
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
The Pajama Frame
Lover Come Hack
Apprehend Me No Flowers
Teacher's Threat
The Kill of It All
Love Me or Grieve Me
Please Don't Push Up the Daisies
Material Witness Mysteries (cozy)
Suede to Rest
Crushed Velvet
Silk Stalkings
Tulle Death Do Us Part
Costume Shop Mysteries (cozy)
A Disguise to Die For
Masking for Trouble
Dressed to Confess
Fashionista Samantha Kidd’s new role as style columnist for the local paper encourages her to attend events and discover new trends. But when an out-of-the-blue invitation to visit an acquaintance arrives, standing out is the last thing she wants. The acquaintance is the heiress to a pretzel fortune—or she would be if she were free. Instead, she’s quietly serving a double life sentence after being convicted of killing her media mogul husband.
When new evidence surfaces, the heiress is ready to break her silence. But while the press lines up to get the scoop (and the ratings!), Samantha can’t help wondering who the victim is in this scenario. And after hearing the heiress’s story firsthand, Sam suspects the wrong person was locked up. If she’s right, a killer's on the loose and will stop at nothing to silence Samantha too.
Can Samantha infiltrate the high life to expose a down and dirty crime?
Tough Luxe is a humorous mystery set in a fictional eastern Pennsylvania town. The series has a cozy mystery feel and features a determined and amateur sleuth and a fresh-start storyline. Tough Luxe is the eleventh book in the Samantha Kidd mystery series and appeals to fans of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.
Get caught up in this mystery with a twist today!
For readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth fiction, crime fiction, murder mysteries, mysteries set in Pennsylvania, fashionable mysteries, mystery with fashion, caper, caper mystery
Previously published under the series title "Style & Error" and "Style in a Small Town" mysteries.
What people are saying about Samantha Kidd:
"...the book is enriched by the author's cleverly phrased prose and convincing characterization. The surprise ending will satisfy and delight many mystery fans. A diverting mystery that offers laughs and chills." ~Kirkus Reviews
"an impressive cozy mystery from a promising author." ~Mystery Tribune
"A really funny mystery with a chicklit feel." ~Susan M. Boyer, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series
"Designer Dirty Laundry shows that even the toughest crime is no match for a sleuth in fishnet stockings who knows her way around the designer department. A delightful debut." ~Kris Neri, Lefty Award-Nominated author of Revenge For Old Times' Sake
"Combining fashion and fatalities, Diane Vallere pens a winning debut mystery...a sleek and stylish read." ~Ellen Byerrum, National Bestselling author of the Crime of Fashion mysteries
"Vallere once again brings her knowledgeable fashion skills to the forefront, along with comedy, mystery, and a saucy romance. Buyer, Beware did not disappoint!" ~Chick Lit Plus
"Fashion is always at the forefront, but never at the cost of excellent writing, humorous dialogue, or a compelling story." ~Kings River Life
"A captivating new mystery voice, Vallere has stitched together haute couture and murder in a stylish mystery. Dirty Laundry has never been so engrossing!" ~Krista Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
"In Designer Dirty Laundry , author Diane Vallere stitches together a seamless mystery. Samantha Kidd is a witty heroine that you will root for as she fashions a fresh stylish start in her hometown of Ribbon, Pennsylvania." ~Avery Aames, Agatha Award-Winning Author of The Long Quiche Goodbye
"Samantha Kidd is an engaging amateur sleuth." -Mysterious Reviews
"It keeps you at the edge of your seat. I love the description of clothes in this book...if you love fashion, pick this up!" -Los Angeles Mamma Blog
"Diane Vallere takes the reader through this cozy mystery with her signature wit and humor." -Mary Marks, NY Journal of Books
"Maybe your handbag holds only a phone and a wallet, but if you're Samantha Kidd, from Diane Vallere's Style & Error series, there may be something deadlier in the bag."~Sheila Connolly, New York Times Bestselling Author of Murder at the Mansion
For readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth.
Join Diane's newsletter THE WEEKLY DIVA and never miss a new release! Sign up here: https://www.dianevallere.com/weekly-diva
National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes funny and fashionable character-based mysteries. After two decades working for a top luxury retailer, she traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. A past president of Sisters in Crime, Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.
Diane-Fans describe “her vintage Vallere goodness,” and say she is a “great storyteller” with “a way with creating strong female characters and intrigue” who is “a superb and very humorous writer.” Her gift of creating “spunky sleuths in fun settings” take readers to Dallas, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Pennsylvania, and outer space.
Drop in on Diane!
Website: www.dianevallere.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/dianevallereauthor
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dianevallere
ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY DIANE:
Samantha Kidd Mysteries (funny, fashion-y mysteries with many mentions of pretzels)
Designer Dirty Laundry
Buyer, Beware
The Brim Reaper
Some Like It Haute
Grand Theft Retro
Pearls Gone Wild
Cement Stilettos
Panty Raid
Union Jacked
Slay Ride
Tough Luxe
Fahrenheit 501
Madison Night Mad for Mod Mysteries (cozy/traditional mysteries winking at Doris Day movies)
Midnight Ice (Prequel)
Pillow Stalk
That Touch of Ink
With Vics you get Eggroll
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
The Pajama Frame
Lover Come Hack
Apprehend Me No Flowers
Teacher's Threat
The Kill of it All
Material Witness Mysteries (cozy)
Suede to Rest
Crushed Velvet
Silk Stalkings
Costume Shop Mysteries (cozy)
A Disguise to Die For
Masking for Trouble
Dressed to Confess
Mermaid Sister Mysteries (cozy mysteries in the ocean)
Tails from the Deep
Murky Waters
Sleeping with the Fishes
Non-fiction
Bonbons for your Brain
Burn out...or fade away?
When Samantha Kidd is invited to fill an about-to-be-vacated spot in a secret society, she jumps at the chance. The group’s mission is to preserve famous fashion patterns through memorization and pass them down to future generations, and Samantha’s dreams of Chanel jackets and Halston dresses are dashed when she’s assigned the Levi’s 501 jean. But when the retiring denim expert turns up dead, she fears there’s more than fashion history at stake.
Garments from the deceased member’s estate are linked to a series of local cold cases, and Samantha questions everything. Was the member’s death an admission of guilt of past crimes or vigilante justice? As she pulls at the threads of the investigation, she finds the fabric of her secret society fraying at the seams.
For readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth fiction, crime fiction, murder mysteries, mysteries set in Pennsylvania, fashionable mysteries, mystery with fashion, caper, caper mystery
What people are saying about Samantha Kidd:
"...the book is enriched by the author's cleverly phrased prose and convincing characterization. The surprise ending will satisfy and delight many mystery fans. A diverting mystery that offers laughs and chills." ~Kirkus Reviews
"an impressive cozy mystery from a promising author." ~Mystery Tribune
"A really funny mystery with a chicklit feel." ~Susan M. Boyer, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series
"Designer Dirty Laundry shows that even the toughest crime is no match for a sleuth in fishnet stockings who knows her way around the designer department. A delightful debut." ~Kris Neri, Lefty Award-Nominated author of Revenge For Old Times' Sake
"Combining fashion and fatalities, Diane Vallere pens a winning debut mystery...a sleek and stylish read." ~Ellen Byerrum, National Bestselling author of the Crime of Fashion mysteries
"Vallere once again brings her knowledgeable fashion skills to the forefront, along with comedy, mystery, and a saucy romance. Buyer, Beware did not disappoint!" ~Chick Lit Plus
"Fashion is always at the forefront, but never at the cost of excellent writing, humorous dialogue, or a compelling story." ~Kings River Life
"A captivating new mystery voice, Vallere has stitched together haute couture and murder in a stylish mystery. Dirty Laundry has never been so engrossing!" ~Krista Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
"In Designer Dirty Laundry , author Diane Vallere stitches together a seamless mystery. Samantha Kidd is a witty heroine that you will root for as she fashions a fresh stylish start in her hometown of Ribbon, Pennsylvania." ~Avery Aames, Agatha Award-Winning Author of The Long Quiche Goodbye
"Samantha Kidd is an engaging amateur sleuth." -Mysterious Reviews
"It keeps you at the edge of your seat. I love the description of clothes in this book...if you love fashion, pick this up!" -Los Angeles Mamma Blog
"Diane Vallere takes the reader through this cozy mystery with her signature wit and humor." -Mary Marks, NY Journal of Books
"Maybe your handbag holds only a phone and a wallet, but if you're Samantha Kidd, from Diane Vallere's Style & Error series, there may be something deadlier in the bag."~Sheila Connolly, New York Times Bestselling Author of Murder at the Mansion
For readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth.
Join Diane's newsletter THE WEEKLY DIVA and never miss a new release! Sign up here: https://www.dianevallere.com/weekly-diva
National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes funny and fashionable character-based mysteries. After two decades working for a top luxury retailer, she traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. A past president of Sisters in Crime, Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.
Diane-Fans describe “her vintage Vallere goodness,” and say she is a “great storyteller” with “a way with creating strong female characters and intrigue” who is “a superb and very humorous writer.” Her gift of creating “spunky sleuths in fun settings” take readers to Dallas, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Pennsylvania, and outer space.
Drop in on Diane!
Website: www.dianevallere.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/dianevallereauthor
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dianevallere
ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY DIANE:
Samantha Kidd Mysteries (funny, fashion-y mysteries with many mentions of pretzels)
Designer Dirty Laundry
Buyer, Beware
The Brim Reaper
Some Like It Haute
Grand Theft Retro
Pearls Gone Wild
Cement Stilettos
Panty Raid
Union Jacked
Slay Ride
Tough Luxe
Fahrenheit 501
Madison Night Mad for Mod Mysteries (cozy/traditional mysteries winking at Doris Day movies)
Midnight Ice (Prequel)
Pillow Stalk
That Touch of Ink
With Vics you get Eggroll
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
The Pajama Frame
Lover Come Hack
Apprehend Me No Flowers
Teacher's Threat
The Kill of it All
Material Witness Mysteries (cozy)
Suede to Rest
Crushed Velvet
Silk Stalkings
Costume Shop Mysteries (cozy)
A Disguise to Die For
Masking for Trouble
Dressed to Confess
Mermaid Sister Mysteries (cozy mysteries in the ocean)
Tails from the Deep
Murky Waters
Sleeping with the Fishes
Non-fiction
Bonbons for your Brain
Samantha Kidd has gotten the swing of sleuthing, but she's an absolute beginner when it comes to being a spy...
When Samantha Kidd places the winning bid on a mystery trunk from the estate of a sixties pop star, she’s over the moon—until she opens it and discovers more than mod fashions: top secret papers that suggest something more menacing than miniskirts.
Repeated attempts to steal the trunk motivate Samantha to sell it—but not until after she's removed the questionable items. But when the trunk’s new owner is found dead with the singer’s record in his hand, even Nancy Sinatra’s boots can’t make Samantha walk away. Turning the tables on mods, rockers, and bad guys galore may require a little help from her friends, but if they fail, there’s no room for an encore.
Can Samantha put a spin on the classic sixties spy story, or will the needle drop before she gets into her groove?
For readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth fiction, crime fiction, murder mysteries, mysteries set in Pennsylvania, fashionable mysteries, mystery with fashion, caper, caper mystery
Previously published under the series title "Style & Error" and "Style in a Small Town" mysteries.
What people are saying about Samantha Kidd:
"...the book is enriched by the author's cleverly phrased prose and convincing characterization. The surprise ending will satisfy and delight many mystery fans. A diverting mystery that offers laughs and chills." ~Kirkus Reviews
"an impressive cozy mystery from a promising author." ~Mystery Tribune
"A really funny mystery with a chicklit feel." ~Susan M. Boyer, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series
"Designer Dirty Laundry shows that even the toughest crime is no match for a sleuth in fishnet stockings who knows her way around the designer department. A delightful debut." ~Kris Neri, Lefty Award-Nominated author of Revenge For Old Times' Sake
"Combining fashion and fatalities, Diane Vallere pens a winning debut mystery...a sleek and stylish read." ~Ellen Byerrum, National Bestselling author of the Crime of Fashion mysteries
"Vallere once again brings her knowledgeable fashion skills to the forefront, along with comedy, mystery, and a saucy romance. Buyer, Beware did not disappoint!" ~Chick Lit Plus
"Fashion is always at the forefront, but never at the cost of excellent writing, humorous dialogue, or a compelling story." ~Kings River Life
"A captivating new mystery voice, Vallere has stitched together haute couture and murder in a stylish mystery. Dirty Laundry has never been so engrossing!" ~Krista Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
"In Designer Dirty Laundry , author Diane Vallere stitches together a seamless mystery. Samantha Kidd is a witty heroine that you will root for as she fashions a fresh stylish start in her hometown of Ribbon, Pennsylvania." ~Avery Aames, Agatha Award-Winning Author of The Long Quiche Goodbye
"Samantha Kidd is an engaging amateur sleuth." -Mysterious Reviews
"It keeps you at the edge of your seat. I love the description of clothes in this book...if you love fashion, pick this up!" -Los Angeles Mamma Blog
"Diane Vallere takes the reader through this cozy mystery with her signature wit and humor." -Mary Marks, NY Journal of Books
"Maybe your handbag holds only a phone and a wallet, but if you're Samantha Kidd, from Diane Vallere's Style & Error series, there may be something deadlier in the bag."~Sheila Connolly, New York Times Bestselling Author of Murder at the Mansion
For readers who like: humorous mysteries, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, women sleuths, mystery with humor, fashionable fiction, fashionable mysteries, friendship fiction, traditional mysteries, Pennsylvania fiction, stylish sleuths, funny mysteries, personal growth.
Join Diane's newsletter THE WEEKLY DIVA and never miss a new release! Sign up here: https://www.dianevallere.com/weekly-diva
National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes funny and fashionable character-based mysteries. After two decades working for a top luxury retailer, she traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. A past president of Sisters in Crime, Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.
Diane-Fans describe “her vintage Vallere goodness,” and say she is a “great storyteller” with “a way with creating strong female characters and intrigue” who is “a superb and very humorous writer.” Her gift of creating “spunky sleuths in fun settings” take readers to Dallas, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Pennsylvania, and outer space.
Drop in on Diane!
Website: www.dianevallere.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/dianevallereauthor
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dianevallere
ADDITIONAL BOOKS BY DIANE:
Samantha Kidd Mysteries (funny, fashion-y mysteries with many mentions of pretzels)
Designer Dirty Laundry
Buyer, Beware
The Brim Reaper
Some Like It Haute
Grand Theft Retro
Pearls Gone Wild
Cement Stilettos
Panty Raid
Union Jacked
Slay Ride
Tough Luxe
Fahrenheit 501
Stark Raving Mod
Madison Night Mad for Mod Mysteries (cozy/traditional mysteries winking at Doris Day movies)
Midnight Ice (Prequel)
Pillow Stalk
That Touch of Ink
With Vics you get Eggroll
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
The Pajama Frame
Lover Come Hack
Apprehend Me No Flowers
Teacher's Threat
The Kill of it All
Love Me or Grieve Me
Material Witness Mysteries (cozy)
Suede to Rest
Crushed Velvet
Silk Stalkings
Costume Shop Mysteries (cozy)
A Disguise to Die For
Masking for Trouble
Dressed to Confess
Mermaid Sister Mysteries (cozy mysteries in the ocean)
Tails from the Deep
Murky Waters
Sleeping with the Fishes
Non-fiction
Bonbons for your Brain
When fashionista Samantha Kidd’s father-in-law arranges a week on the dude ranch he’s aiming to buy, Samantha preps for blue skies and clean living. But all too soon she learns life on the ranch is anything but calm. When the owner is found dead inside one of the stables, all signs point to murder.
As Samantha wrangles clue after clue, she smells something rotten—and it’s not manure. In her quest for the truth, she encounters quirky cowhands, brazen barrel racers, and suspicious horseplay—not to mention a social paradigm straight from the eighteen hundreds. Can Samantha bring justice to the wild west of eastern New Jersey, or will a renegade ranch dweller get away with murder?
Ranch Dressing is a hilarious western adventure that will have you laughing 'til the cows come home. Yeehaw!