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A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Series #10
A Roast of Revenge: A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Book 10
Summer’s sizzling in Magnolia Grove—and this year’s Barbecue Bash is serving up more than just smoked brisket and bluegrass.
Parker Hayes thought she could handle the heat—until reality show chaos rolls into town along with the swaggering Blackwell brothers. Between feeding caffeine to half the county, dodging cameras in her cafe and watching Hazel get starry-eyed over her new production gig, Parker’s feeling more charred than a forgotten pork chop.
When one of the Blackwells ends up dead—and someone’s trying to skewer Parker’s dear friend Clyde for the crime—Parker starts poking around for the truth. Because if there’s one thing she’s learned, it’s that she can always smoke out the secrets in Magnolia Grove.
A Roast of Revenge is a cozy mystery cooked low and slow with juicy secrets, bold suspects and a sleuth who won’t rest until justice is served—preferably with a side of Texas sheet cake.
All books in the series can be read as standalones.
The Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Series
A Shot of ScandalA Drizzle of DangerA Blend of BetrayalA Measure of MayhemA Sprinkle of SecretsA Hint of HomicideA Dash of DeceitA Pinch of PerilA Brew of BlundersA Roast of RevengeA Crumble of ChaosA Dusting of DoubtA Twist of TroubleA Dollop of DisasterA Whisk of WoesAlso coming to the Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery
A Cup of CrimeA Steep of SuspicionA Pour of PanicA Grind of GuiltA Splash of SuspenseA Latte of LiesA Teaspoon of TerrorA Swirl of ShadowsA Mocha of Murder
Parker Hayes thought she could handle the heat—until reality show chaos rolls into town along with the swaggering Blackwell brothers. Between feeding caffeine to half the county, dodging cameras in her cafe and watching Hazel get starry-eyed over her new production gig, Parker’s feeling more charred than a forgotten pork chop.
When one of the Blackwells ends up dead—and someone’s trying to skewer Parker’s dear friend Clyde for the crime—Parker starts poking around for the truth. Because if there’s one thing she’s learned, it’s that she can always smoke out the secrets in Magnolia Grove.
A Roast of Revenge is a cozy mystery cooked low and slow with juicy secrets, bold suspects and a sleuth who won’t rest until justice is served—preferably with a side of Texas sheet cake.
All books in the series can be read as standalones.
The Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Series
A Shot of ScandalA Drizzle of DangerA Blend of BetrayalA Measure of MayhemA Sprinkle of SecretsA Hint of HomicideA Dash of DeceitA Pinch of PerilA Brew of BlundersA Roast of RevengeA Crumble of ChaosA Dusting of DoubtA Twist of TroubleA Dollop of DisasterA Whisk of WoesAlso coming to the Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery
A Cup of CrimeA Steep of SuspicionA Pour of PanicA Grind of GuiltA Splash of SuspenseA Latte of LiesA Teaspoon of TerrorA Swirl of ShadowsA Mocha of Murder
- GenresCozy Mystery
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2025
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About the author
Simone Stier
28 books75 followersSimone Stier and her husband Peter are the duo behind the bestselling Cafe Crimes cozy mystery series—clean, humorous whodunits filled with small-town secrets, quirky characters and twisty cases to solve.
Blending humor, heart and Southern charm, Simone’s mysteries are perfect for fans who love clean fun, coffee-fueled adventures and amateur sleuths who always find themselves in the middle of trouble. When she and Peter aren’t plotting their next fictional crime, they’re exploring North Carolina with their dog Cali.
Their heroine, Parker Hayes, is a former true-crime podcaster turned cafe owner and amateur sleuth. In the charming town of Magnolia Grove, Parker serves up lattes, laughter and clever sleuthing while stumbling into mysteries that keep readers guessing until the very last page.
Ready to start your next cozy read? Discover the Cafe Crimes series and sign up for Simone’s newsletter for a free story and author updates..
Blending humor, heart and Southern charm, Simone’s mysteries are perfect for fans who love clean fun, coffee-fueled adventures and amateur sleuths who always find themselves in the middle of trouble. When she and Peter aren’t plotting their next fictional crime, they’re exploring North Carolina with their dog Cali.
Their heroine, Parker Hayes, is a former true-crime podcaster turned cafe owner and amateur sleuth. In the charming town of Magnolia Grove, Parker serves up lattes, laughter and clever sleuthing while stumbling into mysteries that keep readers guessing until the very last page.
Ready to start your next cozy read? Discover the Cafe Crimes series and sign up for Simone’s newsletter for a free story and author updates..
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
July 13, 2025
Excellent cozy mystery! I can hardly wait for the next story to see what’s up with the motorcycle riders!
September 28, 2025
Tasty Treat!
Oh Parker! You can’t stay away from a mystery any better than a pulled pork sandwich! Another intriguing “who-done-it” at the BBQ fest, with a twist. I love how author Stier engages the reader, as if we are Parker’s side kick and she is taking us with her as she investigates. There were a few surprises and a lot of delicious barbecue. Count me in for a tasty drink specialty, a side of mystery and some funny encounters.
Oh Parker! You can’t stay away from a mystery any better than a pulled pork sandwich! Another intriguing “who-done-it” at the BBQ fest, with a twist. I love how author Stier engages the reader, as if we are Parker’s side kick and she is taking us with her as she investigates. There were a few surprises and a lot of delicious barbecue. Count me in for a tasty drink specialty, a side of mystery and some funny encounters.
July 3, 2025
I could read these cozy mysteries until the day I die — I love the characters, I love the mysteries, and I love the whole idea of moving to a new place and finding a whole new family. I especially liked the plot twist this time — even though I had an inkling of something, I was completely surprised.
February 12, 2026
Parker and her Catch You Latte shop and friends have alllll kinds of surprises coming their way when the roaring hot BBQ competition comes to Magnolia Grove.
Restorations master and dear friend Clyde and owner of beloved Boston terrier Major (who often stays part time with Parker when Clyde is away on various restoration jobs for family or friends) is part of the BBQ competition. The competition is exciting stuff, till a competitor is murdered and someone Clyde loves is a suspect, and it’s a hot time for all in the community.
Things get even hotter under the collar for Parker when Hazel, baker extraordinaire, suddenly takes a sudden unpaid internship with the filming company that comes to town to film the hotter than hot bbq competition and leaves Parker dryer than burnt ends.
Good thing her local gal pal Renee steps in to save the day and lattes with her help, while Parker sleuths clues and puzzles out the killer, and as always, there is a surprise ending, but this one has a truly devilish Machiavellian twist NO one sees coming and provides an absolutely worthwhile read
Restorations master and dear friend Clyde and owner of beloved Boston terrier Major (who often stays part time with Parker when Clyde is away on various restoration jobs for family or friends) is part of the BBQ competition. The competition is exciting stuff, till a competitor is murdered and someone Clyde loves is a suspect, and it’s a hot time for all in the community.
Things get even hotter under the collar for Parker when Hazel, baker extraordinaire, suddenly takes a sudden unpaid internship with the filming company that comes to town to film the hotter than hot bbq competition and leaves Parker dryer than burnt ends.
Good thing her local gal pal Renee steps in to save the day and lattes with her help, while Parker sleuths clues and puzzles out the killer, and as always, there is a surprise ending, but this one has a truly devilish Machiavellian twist NO one sees coming and provides an absolutely worthwhile read
July 23, 2025
Barbecue, Betrayal and Murder!
Another riveting and enjoyable book in this series. There's never a dull moment in Parker's life as she navigates providing coffee and pastry to a production crew filming the annual barbecue festival. Add in the loss of her assistant baker Hazel who suddenly has the television celebrity bug and more secrets, lies, and jealousy than the law allows. Who knew barbecue competitions could be so cut throat or deadly!
Again Parker uses her skills as a true crime podcaster to get to the bottom of things and hopefully divert suspicion from her friend Clyde. Entertaining as are all the previous books with the regular cast of characters in this charming small town. And the set up for the next week sounds very intriguing.
Another riveting and enjoyable book in this series. There's never a dull moment in Parker's life as she navigates providing coffee and pastry to a production crew filming the annual barbecue festival. Add in the loss of her assistant baker Hazel who suddenly has the television celebrity bug and more secrets, lies, and jealousy than the law allows. Who knew barbecue competitions could be so cut throat or deadly!
Again Parker uses her skills as a true crime podcaster to get to the bottom of things and hopefully divert suspicion from her friend Clyde. Entertaining as are all the previous books with the regular cast of characters in this charming small town. And the set up for the next week sounds very intriguing.
December 6, 2025
Barbecue Mayhem
I enjoyed this barbecue competition mystery. I love Simone Stiers use of words. I love the sweet things that Whit whispers to her. These mysteries keep on entertaining so that I can't wait to read the next one.
I enjoyed this barbecue competition mystery. I love Simone Stiers use of words. I love the sweet things that Whit whispers to her. These mysteries keep on entertaining so that I can't wait to read the next one.
July 3, 2025
Never get enough!
I have read everyone of your Cafe crime stories. I have two Boston's who I love to the moon and back. So please keep.this series going!!!!!!
I have read everyone of your Cafe crime stories. I have two Boston's who I love to the moon and back. So please keep.this series going!!!!!!
July 5, 2025
Brilliant
Awesome, as always!!! Another great cozy murder mystery solved by Parker and the gang! Can’t wait for the next one!
Awesome, as always!!! Another great cozy murder mystery solved by Parker and the gang! Can’t wait for the next one!
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