Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery

In Magnolia Grove, love is in the air, and so are dangerous secrets. Parker Hayes has finally found her rhythm at Catch You Latte, her cozy cafe known for frothy lattes and sweet treats. Engagement season has the whole town swooning, and Parker is happy to keep the romance fueled with extra espresso and buttercream. But when a glamorous engagement party goes wrong, Magnolia Grove's fairy-tale mood shatters. Whispers of murder ripple through town, and someone close to Parker is suddenly caught in the middle. As Parker starts asking questions, she uncovers jealousies, broken promises and secrets some folks would do anything to keep buried. With her parents moving to town sooner than planned, cookie orders piling up and a killer desperate to stay hidden, Parker has her hands full. She'll have to sift through the lies fast before Magnolia Grove's cozy charm is shattered for good. Pour yourself a sweet escape with A Sprinkle of Secrets, a cozy mystery filled with love, small town secrets and just enough danger to keep you turning pages late into the night.

Mischief is bubbling beneath the surface in Magnolia Grove... Parker Hayes is ready to brew up a winning season at Catch You Latte, serving up Spring Fling Lattes and zesty lemon tarts. But when a beloved town fixture vanishes just days before a celebration, leaving behind a cryptic note. Parker's coffee break turns into a high-stakes hunt for answers. With a secret manuscript, shady dealings at the Dollar Dash and an author duo acting strange, Parker's sleuthing skills are put to the test. But the deeper she digs, the more tangled the clues become until an unexpected twist turns Magnolia Grove upside down. Parker must crack the case before Magnolia Grove's biggest party becomes yet another crime scene. A Dash of Deceit is a delightful cozy mystery filled with Southern charm, twisty secrets and a caffeine-fueled amateur sleuth you won't forget. Grab your favorite mug and settle in, this mystery is served best with a side of intrigue! All books in the series can be read as standalones. The Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Series A Shot of Scandal A Drizzle of Danger A Blend of Betrayal A Measure of Mayhem A Sprinkle of Secrets A Hint of Homicide A Dash of Deceit A Pinch of Peril A Brew of Blunders A Roast of Revenge A Crumble of Chaos A Dusting of Doubt A Twist of Trouble A Dollop of Disaster A Whisk of Woes Also coming to the Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery Series: A Cup of Crime A Steep of Suspicion A Pour of Panic A Grind of Guilt A Splash of Suspense A Latte of Lies A Teaspoon of Terror A Swirl of Shadows A Mocha of Murder.

Summer's heating up in Magnolia Grove, and the town's local theater is stealing the spotlight. Opening night of Murder by the Decades was supposed to be a triumph. Instead, it ends in real tragedy, and Parker Hayes finds herself once again pulled into a mystery with more twists than a pretzel at intermission. First, the cafe's AC gives out. Then her apartment flunks inspection. Now she's crashing with Nellie Pritchett, whose house rules are longer than a Broadway playbill. But when the historic theater is threatened with closure, Parker dives into the investigation, questioning dramatic divas, frazzled crew members and one suspiciously calm playwright. Because in this production, the drama isn't confined to the stage. A Brew of Blunders is a charming, clue-filled cozy mystery with theatrical flair, eccentric suspects and one feisty sleuth who won't let the curtain fall on justice.

Tucked away in Magnolia Grove is a town full of strong coffee, nosy neighbors and locals who start feeling like friends from the very first chapter. Former true-crime podcaster Parker Hayes moves to Magnolia Grove for a quieter life and a fresh start with her new cafe, Catch You Latte. But when a high-society gala at the Beauregard Mansion ends in murder and the theft of the priceless Magnolia Rose necklace, her plans for peace go right out the window. With her cafe still under construction and the town buzzing, Parker is pulled back into the world she tried to leave behind. If she wants her new life to survive, she'll have to sift through small-town secrets and catch a killer before the trail goes cold. Pour yourself a cup of intrigue with A Shot of Scandal, the first brew in the Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery series, where the coffee is hot, the clues are twisty and the community is as addictive as the mystery.

Spring's brewing more than just blissful lattes in Magnolia Grove … Parker Hayes is trying to keep things perky at Catch You Latte with Blueberry Bliss lattes and a firm commitment to staying out of trouble. But when a mysterious note is found hidden inside an old jewelry box from the Winslow estate sale, Parker's plans for a quiet season get tamped down. When she shows up at the Winslow manor to ask a few questions, she finds a dead body, and Deputy Colton Watkins, just shy of retirement, standing over it. Suddenly, Parker's swept into a tangled brew of family secrets, long-buried betrayals and an increasingly hostile State Bureau investigator who warns her to stay far, far away. Meanwhile, anonymous texts start trickling in. Eerily familiar ones. Her old stalker, the reason she abandoned her podcast and city life, might not be as far behind her as she thought. As Parker digs into the past and present suspects, from resentful heirs and jilted friendships to a bitter barbershop owner, things only grow more dangerous. Is the murder tied to the mysterious note, or is someone using old wounds to cover up new crimes? With a town full of eccentric suspects and one truly disturbing admirer, Parker must outwit a killer before this mystery turns into a double shot of danger. A Pinch of Peril is a charming and chilling cozy mystery filled with Southern flavor, slow-burn suspense and a sleuth who just can't seem to quit. Cozy up with your favorite brew, this one's got a kick.

Murder is brewing in Magnolia Grove... All Parker Hayes wanted was a fresh start, serving up frothy lattes and decadent desserts at her charming new cafe, Catch You Latte. But just as she's perfecting her caramel drizzle, her grand opening takes a bitter turn when a face from her past turns up dead right behind the cafe. Suddenly, Parker's at the center of town gossip and the prime suspect. Dodging murder accusations was definitely not part of her business plan. Then an ominous text turns everything upside down, and the clues start pointing to one of Magnolia Grove's most upstanding citizens. With a sheriff out to get her, colorful locals keeping her on her toes and clues that lead everywhere but make no sense, Parker will need more than a strong cup of coffee to clear her name. Can she solve the case before this drizzle of danger spoils her shot at a fresh start? A Drizzle of Danger is the perfect cozy mystery, filled with small-town charm, quirky characters and twists that will keep you guessing. Grab a mug and join Parker on her journeys a recipe for fun, intrigue and the coziest of crimes.

In Magnolia Grove, the race for mayor is heating up … and someone just turned it deadly. The town is buzzing about three things: the upcoming election, the grand opening of the historic underground tunnel tours and a shiny new coffee bar opening right across from Parker Hayes's cozy cafe Catch You Latte. The whole town seems excited about the competition. Parker? Not so much. When a promotional event in the tunnels ends with a tragedy, everyone is ready to call it an accident. But as questions pile up, whispers of murder start spreading through town. Worse, the police zero in on Parker's closest friend at city hall as their prime suspect. To clear her friend's name and keep her own doors open, Parker starts digging into old grudges, backroom deals and a revenge scheme that's been brewing for years. With rival baristas, political enemies and everyone hiding pieces of the truth, she has to sift through the lies before the killer strikes again. Pour yourself a cup of intrigue with A Hint of Homicide, a cozy mystery full of frothy lattes, small town secrets and twists that keep you turning pages late into the night.

Serving up small-town intrigue with a heaping side of mayhem. Winter in Magnolia Grove means snowy streets, local cheer and … a feud so frosty it could rival the weather. When a Polar Plunge at the annual Frost Fest ends in murder, suspicion falls on the ambitious (and some might say, cutthroat) owner of Feta & Friends. Parker Hayes, part-time sleuth and full-time coffee fanatic, isn't convinced the case is as simple as it looks. Armed with a double shot of determination and her signature wit, Parker begins to uncover a tangled web of grudges, shady property deals and small-town secrets, all brewing just beneath the surface. Can Parker and her friends untangle the truth, catch a killer and still manage serving specialty drinks at Catch You Latte? Or will her sleuthing land her on thin ice with a cold-hearted criminal? Pour yourself a cup of intrigue. A Measure of Mayhem will keep you guessing until the very last page with its quirky characters, twisty turns and delicious small-town drama. A Measure of Mayhem is the fourth book in the Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery series, a delightful blend of mystery, mayhem and murder perfect for fans of small-town secrets, amateur sleuths and steaming cups of coffee.

Summer's sizzling in Magnolia Grove, and this year's Barbecue Bash is serving up more than just smoked brisket and bluegrass. Parker Hayes thought she could handle the heat, until reality show chaos rolls into town along with the swaggering Blackwell brothers. Between feeding caffeine to half the county, dodging cameras in her cafe and watching Hazel get starry-eyed over her new production gig, Parker's feeling more charred than a forgotten pork chop. When one of the Blackwells ends up dead, and someone's trying to skewer Parker's dear friend Clyde for the crime, Parker starts poking around for the truth. Because if there's one thing she's learned, it's that she can always smoke out the secrets in Magnolia Grove. A Roast of Revenge is a cozy mystery cooked low and slow with juicy secrets, bold suspects and a sleuth who won't rest until justice is served, preferably with a side of Texas sheet cake.