Some Like It Haute (Killer Fashion Mystery Book 4)

Diane Vallere

Jan 2021 · Killer Fashion Cozy Mysteries Book 4 · Polyester Press

About this ebook

Samantha Kidd is gaining confidence as Ribbon’s go-to amateur sleuth—but danger is never far behind. When a case tied to the fashion world turns personal, this humorous cozy mystery weaves together ambition, betrayal, and secrets that refuse to stay hidden.

Working for your ex’s ex is never a good idea—especially when emotions are running high.

Samantha Kidd is trying to move on, but her love life refuses to cool down. When she agrees to help her ex-boyfriend’s former girlfriend with a high-profile runway show, Samantha leans on her professional reputation to hide a broken heart.

Then she’s assaulted outside the venue—and when accusations of attention-seeking threaten to derail both her credibility and her confidence, Samantha refuses to stay silent.

Determined to reclaim her sense of safety, Samantha investigates the show from the outside. When a suspicious fire destroys the designer’s collection, she realizes the attack and the arson may be connected—and that someone is willing to escalate to get what they want.

This time, it’s not about solving a murder. It’s about survival, truth, and standing her ground.

Some Like It Haute is book 4 in the Killer Fashion mystery series. Perfect for readers who love fashion drama, romantic complications, and stories about resilience, reinvention, and finding your footing when life gets messy. Each book can be read as a standalone, but the series is best enjoyed in order.

Ratings and reviews

Fashion Industry on Fire This book is the fourth in a series. In my opinion, a reader should read them in order to get the best enjoyment from the series. In this episode, our favorite fashionista sleuth is working behind the scenes at a fashion show. Or at least until it goes up in smoke. This is a fast-paced cozy mystery with lots of moving pieces. The many pieces of the puzzle will keep you guessing until the final denouement. I can't wait to read the next book!

I am so jealous! What am I going to do? Samantha has been helping her ex-boyfriend's ex-girlfriend! We should assume everything is fine, correct? Except, Samantha is thinking that"... before I heard the sounds of the monitors and medical equipment that sat close by, before I felt the scratchy sheets on the bed, I was assaulted by the scent of antiseptic cherry cleanser. The faces were familiar..." What faces were familiar? Why was she carrying monitors and medical equipment from a bed? After all, she's just helping that woman! This is just the beginning of an enthralling tale, which will hold you spell-bound! Sit down and prepare for a cozy read beside a fire. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I've totally been enjoying the Samantha Kidd Mysteries series, and was excited to see that the series was continuing in this book. It does what I was hoping for and the same charm the characters had and I enjoyed getting back to this mystery series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes funny and fashionable character-based mysteries. After two decades in luxury retailing, she traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. As past president of the national Sisters in Crime organization, she edited the Agatha-Award-winning essay collection PROMOPHOBIA: Taking the Mystery out of Promoting Crime Fiction. Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since.