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.

THE CAFE CRIMES SERIES ORDER:
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 of: Cleo Coyle, Ellie Alexander, and Laura Childs.

Featuring favorite tropes:

Small-town Southern charm
Amateur sleuth (Former true-crime podcaster)
Culinary cozy (Coffee shop setting)
Clean & wholesome mystery (No gore/profanity)
Quirky animal sidekick

Love 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.