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Simone Stier writes humorous cozy mystery novels featuring female amateur sleuths, small-town secrets, murder investigations and quirky communities. Set in the charming Southern towns of Magnolia Grove and Southport, her books blend coffee shop mysteries, bookish intrigue, gossip, friendship and clever whodunits with heart. Her heroines are often starting over, building new lives and uncovering trouble in places where everyone seems to know everyone—and someone is always hiding something. Simone lives in North Carolina with her husband and writing partner, Peter.

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Simone Stier writes the Cafe Crimes and Cape Fear Bookshop Mysteries—clean, cozy mysteries for readers who dream about starting over in a small town full of charm, secrets and strong opinions. From coffee-fueled sleuthing in Magnolia Grove to bookshop life in Southport, her stories offer clever puzzles, close-knit communities, second chances and characters you’ll want to follow from book to book.

These are comfort-forward whodunits with a modern edge—warm, witty and full of secrets that refuse to stay buried.

Choose your cozy escape: Magnolia Grove for coffee shop comfort, or Southport for coastal charm. You can visit each series tab above to learn more about Parker and Libby! Your next cozy mystery series awaits!

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Simone Stier writes small-town cozy mysteries with clever sleuths, community and Southern charm.

Link to novels previously written under the pen name Simone Pond.


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Clean culinary cozy mysteries with clever sleuths, clues and community.