What do you think?
Rate this book
A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Series #11
A Crumble of Chaos: A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Book 11
Summer’s winding down in Magnolia Grove—and this year’s Roar on the Ridge is rolling in with more than just bikers and blue skies.
Every August, the town’s biggest motorcycle rally brings chrome, leather jackets and a whole lot of noise. Between managing Hazel’s conspiracies, Whit’s podcast production and serving Peachy Keen Lattes, Parker Hayes already has her hands full.
But when a beloved biker nearly dies in a suspicious crash, Parker’s plans for low-stress crumble fast. Everyone says it was a freak accident. Parker’s gut says otherwise.
As the peach crumble cools and the engines roar, Parker digs into the truth behind the “accident.” The deeper she goes, the more she realizes Magnolia Grove’s latest chaos isn’t about rival bikers or rowdy tourists—it’s about family, fear and a secret someone would do anything to keep buried.
A Crumble of Chaos is a cozy mystery filled with secrets, twisty red herrings and the reminder that sometimes, the toughest battles aren’t fought on the open road—but in the quiet moments when you decide to fight for the people you love.
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
Every August, the town’s biggest motorcycle rally brings chrome, leather jackets and a whole lot of noise. Between managing Hazel’s conspiracies, Whit’s podcast production and serving Peachy Keen Lattes, Parker Hayes already has her hands full.
But when a beloved biker nearly dies in a suspicious crash, Parker’s plans for low-stress crumble fast. Everyone says it was a freak accident. Parker’s gut says otherwise.
As the peach crumble cools and the engines roar, Parker digs into the truth behind the “accident.” The deeper she goes, the more she realizes Magnolia Grove’s latest chaos isn’t about rival bikers or rowdy tourists—it’s about family, fear and a secret someone would do anything to keep buried.
A Crumble of Chaos is a cozy mystery filled with secrets, twisty red herrings and the reminder that sometimes, the toughest battles aren’t fought on the open road—but in the quiet moments when you decide to fight for the people you love.
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
236 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 12, 2025
120 people are currently reading
49 people want to read
About the author
Simone Stier
24 books70 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..
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
August 15, 2025
Excellent cozy mystery! I really enjoyed this plot! The main characters are a great group. Hint: This one’s not your ‘normal’ cozy mystery, but it’s still a cozy mystery!
August 13, 2025
I can’t read these fast enough! So of course I planned for my TBR list to be free and clear the day this was released!
As usual I enjoyed this mystery and I continue to love the town’s characters. I did enjoy the minor plot twist, too. That said, I felt like this one maybe wrapped up too quickly? I mean it was complete and all the pieces were there and it all made sense…so maybe it’s just my brain wanting MORE?!
Random: I also think this is the first book in which it’s actually spelled out that Major is a Boston Terrier?! I’ve been looking/waiting for it since Book 1 (I actually selected this series because I saw a Boston on the cover but then it was never actually mentioned). I keep waiting for him to get the zoomies.
ETA: I posted on facebook about the Boston Terrier issue and the author said “And yes, for some reason we were keeping Major's breed more to the imagination, despite him being on EVERY cover... Not sure what that logic was about.“
As usual I enjoyed this mystery and I continue to love the town’s characters. I did enjoy the minor plot twist, too. That said, I felt like this one maybe wrapped up too quickly? I mean it was complete and all the pieces were there and it all made sense…so maybe it’s just my brain wanting MORE?!
Random: I also think this is the first book in which it’s actually spelled out that Major is a Boston Terrier?! I’ve been looking/waiting for it since Book 1 (I actually selected this series because I saw a Boston on the cover but then it was never actually mentioned). I keep waiting for him to get the zoomies.
ETA: I posted on facebook about the Boston Terrier issue and the author said “And yes, for some reason we were keeping Major's breed more to the imagination, despite him being on EVERY cover... Not sure what that logic was about.“
August 24, 2025
Motorcycles and Mystery!
This was another enjoyable and entertaining addition to the series. The annual Biker rally is about to begin, and not everyone is happy about it. Some residents resent the noise and chaos it brings, while others welcome the revenue it will provide. There is also a new business in town, right next door to Parker's cafe. A combination biker shop and help center, and Parker's dad has caught the biker bug. After purchasing a three-wheel motorbike and donning motorcycle gear, he is ready to embrace the biker lifestyle, much to the chagrin of his wife.
On the day of the biker roar, there is a near-fatal accident involving one of the riders. Due to some shady-looking characters in town and suspicious activity, Parker's crime antenna is on full alert. But as she starts to investigate what to her appears to be a clear motive for murder, others are convinced it's just a wild conspiracy theory with no concrete evidence to back it up. Convinced her suspicions are correct, Parker goes into full sleuthing mode. But is she barking up the wrong tree, seeing events that don't exist? Convinced that she isn't wrong, she continues to search for answers as things come to a head with a very surprising ending!
This series continues to evolve around community, family, and unique relationships. You won't be disappointed with any of the books in this continuing saga.
This was another enjoyable and entertaining addition to the series. The annual Biker rally is about to begin, and not everyone is happy about it. Some residents resent the noise and chaos it brings, while others welcome the revenue it will provide. There is also a new business in town, right next door to Parker's cafe. A combination biker shop and help center, and Parker's dad has caught the biker bug. After purchasing a three-wheel motorbike and donning motorcycle gear, he is ready to embrace the biker lifestyle, much to the chagrin of his wife.
On the day of the biker roar, there is a near-fatal accident involving one of the riders. Due to some shady-looking characters in town and suspicious activity, Parker's crime antenna is on full alert. But as she starts to investigate what to her appears to be a clear motive for murder, others are convinced it's just a wild conspiracy theory with no concrete evidence to back it up. Convinced her suspicions are correct, Parker goes into full sleuthing mode. But is she barking up the wrong tree, seeing events that don't exist? Convinced that she isn't wrong, she continues to search for answers as things come to a head with a very surprising ending!
This series continues to evolve around community, family, and unique relationships. You won't be disappointed with any of the books in this continuing saga.
December 7, 2025
Motorcycle Mystery
I love these mysteries! This one centered around motorcycle culture. I loved that Parker's Dad tried to join the motorcycle mania in Magnolia Grove
There was some very thoughtful ideas in this book.
I love these mysteries! This one centered around motorcycle culture. I loved that Parker's Dad tried to join the motorcycle mania in Magnolia Grove
There was some very thoughtful ideas in this book.
August 24, 2025
Brilliant
Oh this one had me on the edge of my seat and biting my tongue and of course like Parker, got it totally wrong! Keep them coming Simone 😊
Oh this one had me on the edge of my seat and biting my tongue and of course like Parker, got it totally wrong! Keep them coming Simone 😊
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews