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A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Series #10
A Roast of Revenge: A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Book 10
A Roast of Revenge is the tenth book in the Cafe Crimes series—a clean culinary cozy mystery featuring amateur sleuth and former true-crime podcaster Parker Hayes in the charming small town of Magnolia Grove.
Parker Hayes thought she could handle the heat—until reality show chaos rolls into town along with the swaggering Blackwell brothers. Between fueling half the county with Smoked Lattes, dodging cameras in her cafe, and watching Hazel get starry-eyed over a new production gig, she’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. Joined by her handsome partner-in-sleuthing, Whit, and her loyal dog, Major, she’s determined to prove that while the cameras might lie, the clues don't. 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.
THE CAFE CRIMES SERIES
Start your journey in Magnolia Grove with A Shot of Scandal (Book 1), then continue the adventure with A Drizzle of Danger (Book 2) and A Blend of Betrayal (Book 3). This is an ongoing mystery series, with new adventures in Magnolia Grove released regularly—so be sure to visit the Cafe Crimes Series Page for the latest updates!
All books in the series can be read as standalones.
Perfect for fans Cleo Coyle, Ellie Alexander, and Laura Childs.
Featuring favorite Small-town Southern charmAmateur sleuth (Former true-crime podcaster)Culinary cozy (Coffee shop setting)Clean & wholesome mystery (No gore/profanity)Quirky animal sidekickLove the small-town charm of Magnolia Grove? Head to the coast for more mystery in Simone Stier’s Cape Fear Bookshop Mysteries, starting with Stacked in Suspicion.
Parker Hayes thought she could handle the heat—until reality show chaos rolls into town along with the swaggering Blackwell brothers. Between fueling half the county with Smoked Lattes, dodging cameras in her cafe, and watching Hazel get starry-eyed over a new production gig, she’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. Joined by her handsome partner-in-sleuthing, Whit, and her loyal dog, Major, she’s determined to prove that while the cameras might lie, the clues don't. 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.
THE CAFE CRIMES SERIES
Start your journey in Magnolia Grove with A Shot of Scandal (Book 1), then continue the adventure with A Drizzle of Danger (Book 2) and A Blend of Betrayal (Book 3). This is an ongoing mystery series, with new adventures in Magnolia Grove released regularly—so be sure to visit the Cafe Crimes Series Page for the latest updates!
All books in the series can be read as standalones.
Perfect for fans Cleo Coyle, Ellie Alexander, and Laura Childs.
Featuring favorite Small-town Southern charmAmateur sleuth (Former true-crime podcaster)Culinary cozy (Coffee shop setting)Clean & wholesome mystery (No gore/profanity)Quirky animal sidekickLove the small-town charm of Magnolia Grove? Head to the coast for more mystery in Simone Stier’s Cape Fear Bookshop Mysteries, starting with Stacked in Suspicion.
- GenresCozy Mystery
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2025
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About the author
Simone Stier
26 books94 followersSimone Stier writes humorous cozy mysteries with coffee shops, bookshops, small towns and clever twists.
With humor, heart and plenty of small-town gossip, Simone’s books follow amateur sleuths as they uncover murder, secrets and scandal in charming Southern communities. Her Cafe Crimes series features a former true-crime podcaster turned barista and delivers binge-worthy mysteries filled with wit, charm and clever twists.
Simone lives in North Carolina with her husband and writing partner, Peter. When they aren’t plotting their next fictional crime, they’re probably cold plunging.
For fans of Cleo Coyle, Ellie Alexander and Tonya Kappes.
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With humor, heart and plenty of small-town gossip, Simone’s books follow amateur sleuths as they uncover murder, secrets and scandal in charming Southern communities. Her Cafe Crimes series features a former true-crime podcaster turned barista and delivers binge-worthy mysteries filled with wit, charm and clever twists.
Simone lives in North Carolina with her husband and writing partner, Peter. When they aren’t plotting their next fictional crime, they’re probably cold plunging.
For fans of Cleo Coyle, Ellie Alexander and Tonya Kappes.
Join the newsletter for free short story + recipes simonestier.com
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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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