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A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Series #14
A Dollop of Disaster
A Dollop of Disaster is the fourteenth 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 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 managing Major’s excitement during the parade preparations, Parker and the ever-reliable Whit must 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.
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 managing Major’s excitement during the parade preparations, Parker and the ever-reliable Whit must 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.
- GenresCozy Mystery
250 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 3, 2025
About the author
Simone Stier
27 books98 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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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 🍁☕️
February 26, 2026
Another cute cozy mystery. I enjoy the characters, and they always end up becoming involved in some crazy adventures.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews