Style & Error Mysteries/Samantha Kidd Mystery books in order

The Style and Error Mysteries, also known as the Samantha Kidd Mystery series by Diane Vallere, follows a fashion-industry insider who keeps stumbling into murder investigations.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Just Kidding - Diane Vallere N/A
2 Designer Dirty Laundry 2012 Diane Vallere Buy
3 Buyer, Beware 2013 Diane Vallere Buy
4 The Brim Reaper 2013 Diane Vallere Buy
5 Some Like It Haute 2015 Diane Vallere Buy
6 Grand Theft Retro 2016 Diane Vallere Buy
7 Pearls Gone Wild 2016 Diane Vallere Buy
8 Cement Stilettos 2017 Diane Vallere Buy
9 Panty Raid 2018 Diane Vallere Buy
10 Union Jacked 2019 Diane Vallere Buy
11 Union Jacked: A Samantha Kidd Mystery 2019 Diane Vallere N/A
12 Slay Ride 2019 Diane Vallere Buy
13 Tough Luxe 2021 Diane Vallere Buy
14 Fahrenheit 501 2021 Diane Vallere Buy
15 Stark Raving Mod 2022 Diane Vallere Buy
16 Stark Raving Mod: A Killer Fashion Mystery 2022 Diane Vallere N/A
17 Gilt Trip 2023 Diane Vallere Buy
18 Ranch Dressing 2024 Diane Vallere Buy
19 Murder Italian Style 2025 Diane Vallere Buy

The Style & Error Mysteries, also published as the Samantha Kidd Mystery series, follow a fashion-industry professional who repeatedly finds herself tangled up in criminal cases. The series launched with Designer Dirty Laundry in 2012 and has grown to 19 books, with the most recent entry, Murder Italian Style, arriving in 2025.

Diane Vallere draws on her own fashion-industry experience to build a world filled with designer labels, retail drama, and amateur sleuthing. Samantha Kidd is a witty, resourceful protagonist whose personal and professional life provides the backdrop for each mystery.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Style & Error Mysteries/Samantha Kidd Mystery series?

There are nineteen books in the Style & Error Mysteries/Samantha Kidd Mystery series, published between 2012 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Style & Error Mysteries/Samantha Kidd Mystery series?

The first book in the Style & Error Mysteries/Samantha Kidd Mystery series is Just Kidding.

Who is Samantha Kidd in the Style and Error Mysteries?

Samantha Kidd is a former fashion buyer turned trend specialist who has a habit of finding herself at the center of murder investigations. Her knowledge of the fashion world and sharp instincts help her solve crimes in her hometown.

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