A Dollop of Disaster: A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Book 14
About A Dollop of Disaster: A Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Book 14
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 charmAmateur sleuth (Former true-crime podcaster)Culinary cozy (Coffee shop setting)Clean & wholesome mystery (No gore/profanity)Quirky animal sidekickLove 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