Fashion. Fatalities. Familia cartel. Are these really just stitches in a grand design? Can Carli unravel this entangled mess? In the enchanting cobblestoned streets of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where past meets present, Carli believes her days of weaving through chaos and crime are over. But, ¡Madre mía!, drama seems to love the splash of her fashion colors. Bodies, betrayal, and the possibility of a cartel’s involvement? This isn't just another design on her sketchpad. It's personal. Because no one gets to mess with her tribe, her town. And while she's stitching clues together, there's her detective sergeant cousin. He’s mostly a good friend, but sometimes a thorn in her side. If he finds out about her "extra-curricular activities", it won't just be needles and threads she'll have to worry about. And in the middle of it all? Manuel … When Mayhem Means Murder is the thrilling second installment in a Maryse Laflamme cozy mystery series that features old world charm meets modern world murder mystery, compelling characters, and surprising plot twists. Dive deep with Carli, our fearless fashionista, as she stitches her way through a tapestry of treachery, proving once again that style isn't just about clothes – it's about cracking cases! If you’re captivated by exotic locales, riveting mysteries, and heroines who don’t give up, When Mayhem Means Murder will whisk you away to the corners of San Miguel and make you a part of Carli's thrilling pursuit … and keep you turning pages late into the night. Ready for a journey that stitches together fashion, mystery, and a slow-burn romance? Dive into When Mayhem Means Murder and get tangled in Carli's latest sizzling mystery. Vamos, let’s go! This book is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex or strong language. If you've found yourself utterly captivated by the twists and turns in Samantha Silver’s Cassie Coburn Mystery Series, loved the heart stopping moments in Susan Kiernan-Lewis's Maggie Newberry Mystery Series, and sipped through the suspense of Laura Childs's Tea Shop Mysteries, prepare to be fashionably late to everything else once you pick up this series! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️