Grand Theft Retro (Style & Error Mystery Series Book 5) (26 page)
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Authors: Diane Vallere
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“But junk food? That’s what I do when I’m stressed. You usually turn to spinach and grilled chicken.”
He shrugged. “I don’t know. You seem kind of invincible so I thought I’d give your way a try.”
“How’s that working out for you?”
He looked down at his stomach. There was a pooch on top of his waistband.
I picked up Logan and slipped him into his carrier, and then stood up. “Here’s a thought. I work for a magazine that is currently without a home. I have a feeling my boss would be open to a conversation with Tradava on taking over this catalog of which you speak.”
Eddie leaned back and pushed his blond hair away from his face. He laced his fingers together and rested them behind his head. “That’s not a bad idea,” he said. “
Retrofit
and Tradava working together. Your boss has the know-how and the contacts. All I’d have to do is style the pages.”
I stood a little straighter. “You do know I have a little experience with that sort of thing,” I said.
“You’re suggesting a package deal?”
I nodded once.
“Exactly how many employees are there at
Retrofit
?” he asked.
“Two. And trust me, that’s as many as we need.”
Epilogue
FROM
THE
DESK
OF
SAMANTHA
KIDD
Send birthday thank you notes to:
1.
Eddie: for 1-year membership to the sandwich of the month club
2.
Nick: for arranging an “extraction” on my birthday because he thought it was the kind of experience I’d enjoy
3.
Cat: for 30% discount coupon to Catnip
4.
Mo: for 1 complimentary taxi ride
5.
Detective Loncar: for approving my new application to the Citizen’s Police Academy
6.
Logan: for sleeping on my head last night
About the Author
After close to two decades working for a top luxury retailer, Diane Vallere traded fashion accessories for accessories to murder. Diane started her own detective agency at age ten and has maintained a passion for shoes, clues, and clothes ever since. Sign up for her newsletter for contests, free stories, and more
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Also by Diane Vallere
Style & Error Mysteries
Some Like It Haute
Grand Theft Retro
Mad for Mod Mysteries
“Midnight Ice” Prequel Novella
Material Witness Mysteries
Silk Stalkings (coming Aug 2016)
Costume Shop Mystery Series
Masking for Trouble (coming Oct 2016)
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