Killer Fashion Mysteries: Books 13-15
(2026)(A book in the Samantha Kidd Style & Error Mystery series)
An omnibus of novels by Diane Vallere
This bundle includes books 13-15 in the Killer Fashion Mystery Series.
STARK RAVING MOD: Book 13
Samantha Kidd has solved her share of crimes—but when it comes to espionage, she’s an absolute beginner.
When Samantha wins a mystery trunk from the estate of a glamorous sixties pop star, she expects mod fashions and vintage memorabilia. What she finds instead are classified documents that point to secrets far more dangerous than miniskirts and vinyl records.
After repeated attempts to steal the trunk, Samantha decides to sell it—keeping the questionable papers safely out of sight. But when the new owner is found dead, clutching one of the singer’s albums, walking away is no longer an option.
Drawn into a web of old secrets, shady collectors, and people who would kill to keep the past buried, Samantha must rely on her instincts—and a little help from her friends—to uncover the truth. Because this mystery isn’t just about fashion history. It’s about secrets that were never meant to resurface.
Can Samantha put a spin on a classic mod-era spy story, or will the needle drop before she gets into her groove?
GILT TRIP: Book 14A glamorous night. A locked ballroom. And nowhere to hide when everything goes wrong.
When shoe designer Nick Taylor is named a finalist for a prestigious industry award, Samantha Kidd goes all out—sponsoring a banquet table and inviting her closest friends and family to celebrate. But by the time the glittering evening arrives, tensions are running high. Old misunderstandings surface, tempers flare, and every one of Samantha’s seven tablemates has a reason to be upset with her.
Before the cash bar closes, the toastmaster is found dead—stabbed with a gilded knife.
A brutal storm traps the guests inside the ballroom and keeps the police from reaching the scene. With hundreds of attendees locked inside, Samantha must investigate while managing damaged friendships, rising panic, and a rapidly closing window of time.
She has four hours to uncover the truth—before the killer strikes again.
RANCH DRESSING: Book 15Samantha Kidd has faced plenty of killers—but this one comes with spurs.
When Samantha’s father-in-law invites her and Nick to spend a week at a dude ranch he’s considering buying, she prepares for fresh air, wide-open spaces, and a break from sleuthing. Trading high heels for cowboy boots seems like a fair price for a little peace and quiet.
Then the ranch owner is found dead in one of the stables.
With the deal on the line and the suspects close at hand, Samantha digs in to uncover the truth. Between tight-lipped cowhands, competitive barrel racers, and a culture clash that feels straight out of another century, she quickly realizes life on the ranch is anything but relaxing.
As the secrets pile up and danger grows, Samantha must navigate a world she barely understands to stop a killer before the trail goes cold.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
STARK RAVING MOD: Book 13
Samantha Kidd has solved her share of crimes—but when it comes to espionage, she’s an absolute beginner.
When Samantha wins a mystery trunk from the estate of a glamorous sixties pop star, she expects mod fashions and vintage memorabilia. What she finds instead are classified documents that point to secrets far more dangerous than miniskirts and vinyl records.
After repeated attempts to steal the trunk, Samantha decides to sell it—keeping the questionable papers safely out of sight. But when the new owner is found dead, clutching one of the singer’s albums, walking away is no longer an option.
Drawn into a web of old secrets, shady collectors, and people who would kill to keep the past buried, Samantha must rely on her instincts—and a little help from her friends—to uncover the truth. Because this mystery isn’t just about fashion history. It’s about secrets that were never meant to resurface.
Can Samantha put a spin on a classic mod-era spy story, or will the needle drop before she gets into her groove?
GILT TRIP: Book 14A glamorous night. A locked ballroom. And nowhere to hide when everything goes wrong.
When shoe designer Nick Taylor is named a finalist for a prestigious industry award, Samantha Kidd goes all out—sponsoring a banquet table and inviting her closest friends and family to celebrate. But by the time the glittering evening arrives, tensions are running high. Old misunderstandings surface, tempers flare, and every one of Samantha’s seven tablemates has a reason to be upset with her.
Before the cash bar closes, the toastmaster is found dead—stabbed with a gilded knife.
A brutal storm traps the guests inside the ballroom and keeps the police from reaching the scene. With hundreds of attendees locked inside, Samantha must investigate while managing damaged friendships, rising panic, and a rapidly closing window of time.
She has four hours to uncover the truth—before the killer strikes again.
RANCH DRESSING: Book 15Samantha Kidd has faced plenty of killers—but this one comes with spurs.
When Samantha’s father-in-law invites her and Nick to spend a week at a dude ranch he’s considering buying, she prepares for fresh air, wide-open spaces, and a break from sleuthing. Trading high heels for cowboy boots seems like a fair price for a little peace and quiet.
Then the ranch owner is found dead in one of the stables.
With the deal on the line and the suspects close at hand, Samantha digs in to uncover the truth. Between tight-lipped cowhands, competitive barrel racers, and a culture clash that feels straight out of another century, she quickly realizes life on the ranch is anything but relaxing.
As the secrets pile up and danger grows, Samantha must navigate a world she barely understands to stop a killer before the trail goes cold.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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