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A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Series #14
A Dollop of Disaster: A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Book 14
Fall’s giving way to turkey and trouble in Magnolia Grove.
Parker Hayes was ready for a peaceful Thanksgiving in her small Southern town—serving lattes, cheering on the parade and staying clear of drama. But when one of the town’s prized floats goes up in flames, the season of gratitude turns into a season of suspicion.
Now Parker’s juggling pumpkin spice lattes, pre-parade chaos and a town full of old grudges ready to reignite. Between float rivalries, hidden motives and too many suspects with matches to spare, she’ll have to uncover who’s behind the firestorm before Magnolia Grove’s holiday spirit goes up in smoke.
A Dollop of Disaster is a charming Southern cozy mystery filled with humor, small-town secrets and a generous helping of holiday fun—best enjoyed with coffee, pumpkin pie and a side of suspense.
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 was ready for a peaceful Thanksgiving in her small Southern town—serving lattes, cheering on the parade and staying clear of drama. But when one of the town’s prized floats goes up in flames, the season of gratitude turns into a season of suspicion.
Now Parker’s juggling pumpkin spice lattes, pre-parade chaos and a town full of old grudges ready to reignite. Between float rivalries, hidden motives and too many suspects with matches to spare, she’ll have to uncover who’s behind the firestorm before Magnolia Grove’s holiday spirit goes up in smoke.
A Dollop of Disaster is a charming Southern cozy mystery filled with humor, small-town secrets and a generous helping of holiday fun—best enjoyed with coffee, pumpkin pie and a side of suspense.
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
217 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 3, 2025
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26 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..
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November 10, 2025
Excellent cozy mystery! One of my favorite coffee theme series out there! Love the characters and dog! Highly recommend!
November 3, 2025
Publication day read? YOU BET!
We got a mystery without a murder? I wondered when this might happen!! It was enjoyable as always - though it felt a little lighter than normal - and I still didn’t guess whodunnit until almost the very end! Unfortunately I want ALL the desserts mentioned and I’m not a baker so I’m kinda pissy about that. 😂
We got a mystery without a murder? I wondered when this might happen!! It was enjoyable as always - though it felt a little lighter than normal - and I still didn’t guess whodunnit until almost the very end! Unfortunately I want ALL the desserts mentioned and I’m not a baker so I’m kinda pissy about that. 😂
November 5, 2025
Perfect Fall feeling mystery read
I felt like I was right there in Magnolia Grove with the Fall scenery, smells and comfort of friends while solving these mysteries with Parker 🍁☕️
I felt like I was right there in Magnolia Grove with the Fall scenery, smells and comfort of friends while solving these mysteries with Parker 🍁☕️
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