Murder Italian Style
Cozy with a chance of meatballs...
When style expert Samantha Kidd plans a holiday in Italy, she expects scenic piazzas, endless pasta, and maybe a...
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Praise
"Vallere approaches the material with a light touch…. When the solution comes, it’s clever and satisfying. Readers in the mood for a low-stakes whodunit will be charmed." (Review of RANCH DRESSING)
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Publishers Weekly
"Vallere stitches an intrepid heroine together a nicely layered plot that fits well with the fabric imagery. The secret of the velvet makes for a clever surprise. Fans of Jenn McKinlay’s Hat Shop novels may also enjoy this small-town cozy." (Review of SUEDE TO REST)
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BookList
"Make room for Vallere’s tremendously fun homage. Imbuing her story with plenty of midcentury-modern decorating and fashion tips, not to mention a steady patter of Doris Day trivia, Vallere debuts a well-paced cozy series. Her disarmingly honest lead and two hunky sidekicks will appeal to all fashionistas and antiques types and have romance crossover appeal." (Review of PILLOW STALK)
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Library Journal
Series
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A Killer Fashion Mystery
National bestselling author Diane Vallere delivers a stylish 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. Each book...
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Sylvia Stryker Space Mysteries
The Sylvia Stryker Space Mysteries feature uniform lieutenant/amateur sleuth Sylvia Stryker on the Moon Unit Cruise Ship. Destination: various moons around the galaxy. Sylvia is joined by Neptune, a tough security dude who may or may not be an ally, Pika, a pink alien...
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A Madison Night Mystery
The Madison Night Mystery Series features forty-seven-year-old mid-century modern interior decorator Madison Night who has modeled her life and business after Doris Day. It takes place in Dallas, Texas. Madison is joined by her Shih Tzu, Rock.
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Material Witness Mysteries
The Material Witness mystery series features pageant dress designer Polyester Monroe who inherits the fabric shop where she was born (on a bed of polyester) and is set in San Ladron, California. Poly is joined by friends, family, and two kittens named Pins and Needles.
