I absolutely loved this book. The fact that it revolves around my all time fave actress, Doris Day, is a huge plus. I loved the references. Strong storyline. I highly suggest this book and the series.

Quirky and sweet. Decent writing style and different to what I was expecting which is always a nice surprise.

This is the 5th book in the series. Madison Night inherits a pajama factory and the mystery around a woman’s death 60 years ago. The story is fast paced and has many twists & turns to keep you engaged and wanting more. Perfect book for a weekend read.

“The Pajama Frame” earns 5/5 Vintage Pajamas, of course…Engaging, Entertaining!

I am “Mad for Mod”! A newbie to Diane Vallere’s Mad for Mod series, I am now an eager fan. Madison Night is a delightful Doris Day look-alike with a 1950-60s fashion sense, interior designer with an eye for vintage modern, and a budding amateur sleuth, especially when partnered with Captain Tex Allen. Uniquely, Madison has inherited an abandoned pajama factory, but the engaging issue is that Sweet Dreams Pajama Factory has a tragic past. Decades ago it closed down after the accidental death of a young model, but rumors have it the death may not have been an accident. That's not all…a lawyer waiting to talk to Madison is found dead at the factory and she is may be under suspicion. Coincidence? Set up?

I loved it! Clever story woven with several scenarios, engaging investigation, and ending with a very satisfying final motive. Well-defined characters, some quirky, good friends, a bit of romance, and some “fur” friends all join in. Diane Vallere’s well-written story is enriched by her first-person narrative. I was very entertained by Madison’s inner thoughts and intriguing descriptions that often set suspense, and the banter backed up the narrative by illustrating tone and personality. Newbies can join in with this book, and even though time has marched on and connections and relationships have evolved, you'll be a fan like me!

I greatly enjoyed this new cozy mystery from Diane Valerie. It is well plotted and filled with delightful characters and plenty of twists and turns. I received an advance copy of this book. This is my honest review

The Pajama Frame by Diane Vallere is the fifth book in A Madison Night Mystery series, but the first that I read. This was not a big problem, but there were things I wish I knew more about. I think I will go back and read others in this series.

Madison Night has inherited a building from Alice Sweet, an older friend. The shuttered factory was the home of Sweet Dreams Pajama Factory, but was abandoned sixty years ago after a pajama model died in rare equipment malfunction. Madison is not ready for the situation when several people and/or groups want to get inside the building as well as those who want it on the Historic Register. Some even want the case of the death of the model reopened. After persuading Captain Tex Allen to unseal the building, they enter to find that someone has managed to get in before them. They find bullet casings, the body of John Sweet (Alice’s grandson) and a large supply of new vintage pajamas (Madison can wear a new pair every night). Does this have anything to do with the 60 year old death? What does her inheritance have to do with these murders? Can Madison find out what is going on before another death, maybe her own, occurs?

The Pajama Frame is well-written story with great pacing. Madison Night is a good protagonist, she is smart and strong willed. I love her vintage design aesthetic, fashion sense and her dog, Rocky (Shih Tzu). The fact that she looks like Doris Day might also have something to do with this. Captain Tex Allen is the perfect counterpart for Madison. They work well together and have good chemistry, but he is still careful about what he shares with her about his cases. I am hoping they will have a closer relationship in future books (they are cute together). Madison's boyfriend lives in Palm Springs and even though he has had a larger role in previous books, he was not in this one except for the occasional phone call. The mystery is layered with clues being dropped, but not easily picked up until the reveal at the end. I had no idea who the culprit was until that point. I will definitely watch for more Madison Night Mysteries by Diane Vallere. I recommend this one to any cozy mystery lovers, especially if you like something a bit different and not so easy to solve. The publisher, Henery Press, provided me with a copy of this book to read. The rating, ideas and opinions are my own.

Just when the story got good, it was the end. Nasty was right, it’s not what you think. Definitely kept my attention and I can relate to Madison Night. She is a completely believable character with a heart of gold and an appreciation of the golden age of movie, the best age of movies. I cannot wait to read her next book to see if she takes the next step and moves on or if she continues to do the “logical” thing.

I enjoyed this addition to the series. Ms Vallere is a master of the art of cozy mysteries. An entertaining mystery with likeable and well developed characters. I look forward to the next book in the series.

Maddison Night inherits an old pajama factory, long closed due to an unfortunate accident. So why all the interest now?? As Maddison (who is obviously chanelling Doris Day) investigates, more than a few surprises await.

It is what it is - a cosy mystery that gives the reader some light entertainment to while away a couple of hours. Nothing too intricate plot-wise, so a quick read.

Another great story from Ms. Vallere. Madison inherits a vintage pajama factory from an older friend, and everyone she knows has ideas as to what she should do with it. As if that weren't enough stress, she finds herself involved in not one but TWO murders, both related to her inheritance. While Hudson is away in California, her relationship with Tex seems to be evolving, leaving her confused. Will she be able to solve the murders and straighten out her love life by the end of the book? You'll have to read t to find out!

I have to admit that, even though I've read one other book in this series, it didn't occur to me that Madison was not your typical 20-30 something cozy heroine. When I read her age in this book, I was totally surprised--but it made me love her even more!

This story is very well-written, and the mystery will leave you guessing throughout. I highly recommend it for anyone who is a cozy fan

Are you mad for mod?  If not, Diane Vallere’s newest cozy will have you taking a fresh look at retro fashion.  Vallere’s heroine, Madison Night, is a 40 something decorator with a flair for all that is vintage modern - from her unique taste in clothing to her interior design.  While many would label her quirky for her Doris Day aesthetic, it would be a mistake to underestimate her investigative abilities.


In The Pajama Frame, Madison Night is drawn into a complex web of long hidden secrets, lies, and murder when she inherits a long closed pajama factory linked to the mysterious death of a young woman.  It swiftly becomes clear that something odd is going on when Madison discovers a body, and receives keys to a storage unit filled with files and a gun. The plot is complex, but definitely believable, as are the interactions between the characters.  Diane Vallere’s novels are fresh and far from formulaic. It is no wonder that her novels are popular with mystery lovers of all ages.


The Pajama Frame is an entertaining cozy, well written with a unique and fascinating heroine and just a touch of romance.  It is a novel that will be enjoyed by both fans and newcomers alike. I definitely recommend The Pajama Frame to any cozy lover looking for something different.


5 / 5


I received a copy of The Pajama Frame from the publisher and Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.


-- Crittermom

Framed by Pajamas
(Disclaimer: I was provided a Net Galley advanced copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.) I Loved, Loved, Loved The Pajama Frame by Diane Vallare. The author Diane Vallare demonstrates a great ability at character and world building that allows the reader to become engrossed in the book and feel as if they are in the whodunit solving the crime. The main character, Madison Night, is the epitome of quirky which brings an interesting personality element to the story. From the beginning, she is reluctantly drawn into a murder investigation triggered by an inheritance left to her by a friend. The secondary character is the captain of the Lakewood Police Department, Tex who is leading the murder investigation. He is also a self- imposed thorn in Madison Night’s side. During the read, there are along the way other characters introduced to broaden and deepen and keep on balance the storyline as appropriate. During the sleuthing, as you follow the leads to solve the initial murder, which leads to another murder and think you have the logical killer that person turns up dead. Frustrated, Night and Tex continue the quest. It will only be at the end when the murderer reveals itself that totally shocks you the reader. I was in shock as to the killer turns out to be because it went against relationships made, people who were killed, conversations had, and essentially who the person was. The author wrote an awesome, 360-degree surprise ending that I did not see coming. I am Impressed. Therefore I HIGHLY RECOMMEND reading The Pajama Frame by Diane Vallere. –Tex.

truly amazing

This was a truly amazing read. I absolutely loved every second of it. I liked the humorous style. Immediately I was pulled into the story. Mad has inherited a pajama factory. Well, it’s really only an abandoned building, but with it comes a mystery. Oh, the book was so much fun, so exciting!

The Pajama Frame by Diane Vallere is the fifth tale in A Madison Night Mystery series. Madison Night has inherited a building from Alice Sweet that used to house Sweet Dreams Pajama Factory. The factory was abandoned sixty years ago after a pajama model died in rare equipment accident (or was it). Madison is unprepared for the people wanting to get inside the building and the mystery surrounding it. Madison decides to investigate the sixty-year-old case in the hopes of getting answers and putting the rumors to rest. After persuading Captain Tex Allen to unseal the building, they enter to find that someone has managed to get in before them. They find bullet casings, the body of John Sweet (Alice’s grandson) and a large supply of new vintage pajamas (Madison can wear a new pair every night). After leaving the factory, Madison goes by Stanley and Abbott where John worked only to discover Mr. Stanley dead in office chair. What is going on? Madison is determined to uncover the truth. Is there a connection between the old case and the current two deaths? Madison needs to expose the killer, or she could be the next victim.

The Pajama Frame is well-written and a nice, steady pace. Madison Night is a great main character. She is smart and strong willed. I love her vintage design aesthetic, fashion sense and her dog, Rocky (Shih Tzu). The author provides delightful and vivid descriptions of Madison’s clothing and mid-century furniture. Captain Tex Allen is the perfect counterpart for Madison. They work well together and have good chemistry. I am hoping they will have a closer relationship in future books (they are cute together). I do not like Donna Nast, and I keep hoping that Donna will become a murder victim in a future book. The mystery is multifaceted which I found appealing. I enjoy a complex mystery and it was clever how the author tied in the retro angle with the vintage pajamas. Unfortunately, I did find it easy to pick out the guilty party. There were some loose ends at the end of the book that I wish the author had cleared up (I would clarify but one is a spoiler). I am giving The Pajama Frame 4 out of 5 stars. The Pajama Frame can be read alone. Madison’s background is provided for new readers. This was my favorite book in A Madison Night Mystery series, and I am looking forward to finding out what trouble will befall Madison next time.

Loved this light-hearted book. Will purchase more by this talented author

Loved it!! Great characters, lots of humor. Author Diane Vallere has another hit

This was another fun installment of the Mad for Mod series. I was happy that Madison was back at home and interacting with Tex. I really enjoy their relationship and the sparks that fly when they are together. <spoiler> We discovered in the last book that Tex has owned up to his feelings about Madison and I kept waiting for him to come clean with her. But she is still working through her feelings - the death of an elderly friend triggers her to do some hard soul searching. </spoiler> I was fascinated with the whole abandoned pajama factory but wanted a little more history shared about it and was disappointed we didn't get the fashion show of all the cool pjs in the inventory. Oh well....If you love Madison you will certainly enjoy this one!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for the opportunity to share my thoughts.

The Pajama Frame is a well written mystery. I enjoyed the plot and characters. The first book I hav read in this series. If you enjoy mysteries I recommend this book to you.

I loved the story line not realising this is the 5 th book in the series . I will go back to read the others now having enjoyed this one .
I hope there's a next one . I would like to see where Madison goes from here .
Losts of twist in the book which keeps you guessing.
Thanks for letting me read and review the book .

Madison Night has been left an old, shuttered pajama factory by an elderly friend, Alice Sweet, whom she met at during her early morning swim at the local pool to keep fit. Interestingly, Alice never mentioned that she owned the factory or that she was leaving to Madison when she was alive. When Madison begins looking into things, she discovers the factory was abruptly shuttered by Alice’s husband after a tragic accident years ago, involving a model who worked there and factory equipment. This case remains a cold case, so many people knew many of the facts surrounding the event and are still interested in finding out what exactly happened. Madison is further drawn into this mystery when she and her friend, newly promoted police captain Tex Allen, visit the factory to have a look around and find the dead body of Alice’s step-grandson, John. Now it becomes the job of Tex to investigate, but Madison, never one to walk away from something this interesting, continues to search for answers—much to the dismay of Tex, who would like her to just butt out and stay out. Next, there is another dead body, the attorney for whom John worked, which looks suspicious. Additionally, Madison discovers that still another member of the firm had ostensibly committed suicide not long before—and there are still some unanswered questions about his death. Madison again finds herself in the middle of things as she ferrets out clues as well as the history about the mysterious death of the model years ago.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Madison and Tex are well-developed, interesting characters. Her interactions with her erstwhile friend Tex made me wonder just where their relationship, if there was one, was going. I also liked the fact that Madison stayed in the investigation but had enough sense not to constantly get in the way of Tex or his investigation. The rest of the characters are also well done and quite delightful, with none overpowering or over the top. Still, all of the cast together are a fun group, who made me want to be a part of their lives as they went about their routine, daily business. I particularly enjoyed the Dallas, TX setting, as I am somewhat familiar with the city and could easily relate to things and places. This is a good series, and I will look for other books within it to read, since this one was so much fun to read. I found it one of the better cozies I have read recently. I received this from NetGalley to read and review.