A friendly baking competition gone sour... is it just bad luck, or is it sweet sabotage? Eliza Campbell enjoys every minute inside her new coffee shop, baking delectable treats and brewing delicious coffee drinks. As an empty-nester, she is sure she has designed the new life of her dreams with her tiny sidekick, the sweetest chihuahua named Pupcake, by her side at all times. When the county fair's baking competition is announced in the paper, Eliza envisions winning the grand prize: a feature in the renowned Sugar and Spice Dessert Magazine. With the support of her family, friends and loyal customers, she summons the courage to enter her most popular cupcakes in the contest. But as excitement fills the air, so does a cloud of unexpected mishaps. Could it be mere coincidence, or is there a sinister force at play, determined to spoil Eliza's chances? Join Eliza and Pupcake as they navigate the twists and turns of small-town life as new amateur sleuths, uncovering secrets and solving mysteries one delicious cupcake at a time. Cupcakes and Corruption is the prequel to The Pupcake Mystery Series. If you like engaging characters, a sprinkle of suspense, and a dollop of charm, then Mary B. Barbee's captivating whodunit will leave you craving more. Dive into the delicious mystery of Cupcakes and Corruption today and uncover the recipe for a perfect cozy read! This series of books does NOT contain graphic gore, bad language or explicit love scenes.