Cement Stilettos

Leave the cannoli. Take the shoes. 

Newly engaged sleuth Samantha Kidd is ready to plan a future—until a body turns up in her fiancé's shoe showroom. When the victim turns out to be a mafia princess with professional ties to Nick Taylor's business, Samantha's personal and professional worlds collide in the worst possible way. 

Nick's sudden vow of silence puts his company—and their relationship—at risk. As questions pile up and old promises start to crack, Samantha ignores his advice to stay out of it and dives headfirst into the investigation. Wise guys, glamorous associates, and dangerous secrets keep her running nonstop—and if she makes the wrong move, the consequences could be permanent. 

Determined to protect the man she loves without losing herself in the process, Samantha must decide whether the truth is worth the risk. 

Cement Stilettos is the seventh mystery in the Killer Fashion Mysteries, delivering fashion-world intrigue, romantic tension, and laugh-out-loud sleuthing in a case where loyalty, love, and murder all come into play. 

Fuggedaboudit—this is one case Samantha can't ignore. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

National bestselling author Diane Vallere writes stylish, character-driven mysteries that blend clever clues, sharp wit, and heart. Her stories span contemporary small towns, the glamorous mid-century past, and retro-inflected worlds, all anchored by strong voices and sparkling intrigue. 

She is the editor of the Agatha Award–winning essay collection Promophobia: Taking the Mystery out of Promoting Crime Fiction. Diane studied art history at the College of William and Mary and spent years in luxury retail before trading fashion accessories for accessories to murder. 

She currently resides in Pennsylvania.