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A Shot of Scandal
(2024)(The first book in the Cafe Crimes Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Simone Stier
A Shot of Scandal is a clean culinary cozy mystery featuring amateur sleuth and former true-crime podcaster Parker Hayes in the charming small town of Magnolia Grove.
Tucked away in a town full of strong coffee and nosy neighbors, the locals start feeling like friends from the very first chapter.
Parker moved here 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.
THE CAFE CRIMES SERIES ORDER:
Start your journey in Magnolia Grove with 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:
Tucked away in a town full of strong coffee and nosy neighbors, the locals start feeling like friends from the very first chapter.
Parker moved here 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.
THE CAFE CRIMES SERIES ORDER:
Start your journey in Magnolia Grove with 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.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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