Previously published as Fashion Most Fatal.
In the glamorous world of high fashion, where beauty and betrayal collide, a shocking murder rocks New York's Upper East Side. Catherine St. James, the celebrated fashion designer adored by the elite, is found lifeless in her opulent townhouse, clutching a mysterious swatch of denim.
As the news spreads like wildfire through the fashion circles, suspicion swirls around the two men who were entwined in Catherine's tangled web of passion and deceit. Her wealthy and influential husband, Adam Radcliffe, stands at the center of the storm. With rumors of a troubled marriage and heated arguments that echoed through the halls, Adam becomes the prime suspect in his wife's untimely demise.
Catherine's ambitious lover, the charismatic model Jake Bennett, quickly becomes an equally compelling suspect. Their forbidden liaison sparked whispers of scandal and revenge, leading some to believe that a jealous rage could have consumed Jake.
Amid the chaos, an unlikely hero emerges: Clover Daniels, Catherine's devoted assistant. As the closest witness to the inner workings of Catherine's life, Clover is not just a spectator; she is entangled in the dangerous affair herself. A secret liaison with Adam has not only ensnared her heart, but it also places her at the heart of the investigation.
Determined to clear Adam's name and unveil the truth behind Catherine's dying clue, Clover embarks on an adrenaline-fueled journey through the glitzy world of fashion, where dark secrets and bitter rivalries lurk behind every dazzling facade. With each revelation, Clover unearths hidden betrayals and unexpected alliances that turn her world upside down.
As time runs out and the net of suspicion tightens around Adam, Clover must navigate treacherous waters to decipher the cryptic meaning of the denim swatch. Will she unravel the truth before she becomes the next target, trapped in a deadly game of designer deception?
In this gripping mystery novel, passion and ambition collide, and the stakes are higher than the highest heels on the runway. "Scandalous Threads" is a riveting tale of love, lies, and dangerous liaisons, where one woman's quest for truth could save an innocent man, or shatter both their lives forever.
