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A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Series #15
A Whisk of Woes: A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Book 15
Christmas sparkles at the mountain chateau, but not every secret is wrapped with a bow.
Parker Hayes expects a dreamy holiday escape when she and some of the Magnolia Grove crew head to Chateau Moore for a luxurious winter weekend.
The chateau is the picture of a winter wonderland with garlands and music, crackling fires and twinkling lights. But when a body is discovered frozen in the hedge maze, the festive plans take a frosty turn. Snow begins to fall, a blizzard slams the estate shut, and Parker starts to realize everyone might be trapped inside the chateau with a killer.
With time running out and no help on the way, Parker must untangle a web of secrets hidden behind holiday cheer. What she uncovers is more shocking than any gift under the tree.
A Whisk of Woes is a Southern cozy mystery filled with Christmas sparkle, snowy suspense and one cafe owner determined to solve a deadly holiday puzzle—served up with gingerbread, sharp wit and sleuthing in style.
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 Shadows
Parker Hayes expects a dreamy holiday escape when she and some of the Magnolia Grove crew head to Chateau Moore for a luxurious winter weekend.
The chateau is the picture of a winter wonderland with garlands and music, crackling fires and twinkling lights. But when a body is discovered frozen in the hedge maze, the festive plans take a frosty turn. Snow begins to fall, a blizzard slams the estate shut, and Parker starts to realize everyone might be trapped inside the chateau with a killer.
With time running out and no help on the way, Parker must untangle a web of secrets hidden behind holiday cheer. What she uncovers is more shocking than any gift under the tree.
A Whisk of Woes is a Southern cozy mystery filled with Christmas sparkle, snowy suspense and one cafe owner determined to solve a deadly holiday puzzle—served up with gingerbread, sharp wit and sleuthing in style.
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 Shadows
- GenresCozy Mystery
221 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2025
70 people are currently reading
25 people want to read
About the author
Simone Stier
23 books69 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 - 6 of 6 reviews
December 5, 2025
Author Simone Stier continually raises the bar writing this wonderful series! Action packed, an Inn full of suspects, and a winter storm outside with a frozen dead body! I suspected everybody! The killer reveal was a surprise to me. I highly recommend this absorbing story plus the previous books.
December 2, 2025
Loved the locked room mystery murder, loved the setting, and loved the unique cast of (new) characters!
But when am I ever going to be able to figure out the mystery before Parker tells us?! Gaaaah. That said, I did guess Walt’s issue and I loved how it ended!
But when am I ever going to be able to figure out the mystery before Parker tells us?! Gaaaah. That said, I did guess Walt’s issue and I loved how it ended!
December 2, 2025
Charming and Delightful!
A very interesting, entertaining, and intriguing winter mystery. A perfect read to curl up with on a snowy winter day under a blanket with a cup of hot cocoa nearby. A weekend getaway to a charming château, a terrible snowstorm, and a house full of interesting people, one of whom may be a murderer. As usual, Parker Hayes is on the case attempting to figure out the guilty culprit. But the biggest mystery is why her boyfriend Whit is acting so strangely. Not to be missed, you won't be disappointed!
A very interesting, entertaining, and intriguing winter mystery. A perfect read to curl up with on a snowy winter day under a blanket with a cup of hot cocoa nearby. A weekend getaway to a charming château, a terrible snowstorm, and a house full of interesting people, one of whom may be a murderer. As usual, Parker Hayes is on the case attempting to figure out the guilty culprit. But the biggest mystery is why her boyfriend Whit is acting so strangely. Not to be missed, you won't be disappointed!
December 3, 2025
What a whodunit!
This mystery definitely kept you guessing as to the killer's identity and motivation. So many suspects and for a variety of reasons. It also had some personal relationships progress to a different life stage. Great series.
This mystery definitely kept you guessing as to the killer's identity and motivation. So many suspects and for a variety of reasons. It also had some personal relationships progress to a different life stage. Great series.
December 11, 2025
Never suspected it was the person that did it.
Simone Stier has a way of writing a story full of red herrings. I absolutely never suspected the person who committed the crime until it was revealed near the end. Can’t wait for Parker’s next adventure! Love this series!
Simone Stier has a way of writing a story full of red herrings. I absolutely never suspected the person who committed the crime until it was revealed near the end. Can’t wait for Parker’s next adventure! Love this series!
January 8, 2026
A Whisk of Woes Review
I am really loving The Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Series. Simone you are an awesome mystery writer. You have have written some great characters and even greater stories. I hope you keep them coming.
I am really loving The Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Series. Simone you are an awesome mystery writer. You have have written some great characters and even greater stories. I hope you keep them coming.
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