A Dash of Deceit

Parker Hayes is ready to brew up a winning season at Catch You Latte, serving Spring Fling Lattes and zesty lemon tarts as Magnolia Grove gears up for one of its biggest celebrations. But when a beloved town fixture vanishes days before the festivities—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 behaving strangely, Parker finds herself tangled in a case with more twists than she expected. And when the truth takes a sudden turn, she'll have to untangle the clues fast before Magnolia Grove's big celebration becomes another crime scene. In Magnolia Grove, the most charming people can hide a dash of deceit. A Dash of Deceit is a witty Southern cozy mystery with coffee shop charm, small-town secrets, and a sharp amateur sleuth with a true-crime past. Perfect for fans of Cleo Coyle, Ellie Alexander, and Tonya Kappes. All books in the series can be enjoyed as standalones.