Not being someone who actually cares about designer labels the continuous reference to what the people were wearing and what brands was a bit wearing. The thriller end of the story, where Vanessa Dawson was trying to find out who killed two models and about a reputed drug smuggling operation while trying to resist the temptation of drugs herself were well done. The split attention between the two love interests wasn't all that clear but it was a readable thriller with some romantic aspects. ( )