Stitched in Secrets - The Clover City Files, #5

They're about to unravel a conspiracy that could change everything. Harper Martinez has traded in her tabloid life for the world of independent journalism, but her thirst for truth hasn't waned. As her boyfriend, celebrity chef Raphael Parera, is drawn into Robert Gaines' web through a high-profile cooking show, Harper's suspicions grow. When an anonymous tip leads her to suspicious activity within Gaines' fashion empire, she digs deep, uncovering a chilling secret.
But Harper isn't alone in this dangerous game. With the help of her best friend Amira, a keen-eyed health aide, and Amira's boyfriend Lionel, a sharp-witted lawyer, and the love of her life, Chef Raphael, Harper begins to unravel a conspiracy that weaves through the worlds of fashion, media, and cutting-edge technology. Amira notices subtle changes in patients wearing Gaines' new line of clothing, while Raphael discovers unsettling ingredients hidden in the VIP menus for Gaines' exclusive events.
Lionel  uncovers a complex web of shell companies and patents that point to a sinister agenda. As the investigation deepens, the team faces a terrifying reality: Gaines is using hidden nanotechnology in his clothing and media to manipulate people's thoughts and behavior. With a high-stakes fashion show looming and Raphael unwittingly poised to become Gaines' puppet, Harper and her friends must risk everything to prevent a catastrophe.
But in a world where appearances are everything, who can they trust?Love, loyalty, and lives hang by a thread in this romantic suspense that will keep you guessing until the very last page. In Clover City, the most dangerous secrets are always hidden in plain sight.