Always! And not just the pretty pastries themselves, but Jenn McKinlay's cupcake-themed cozies. Which means that I was more than game to read one of her latest, Fondant Fumble. Although I don't follow football, I was hooked the moment the nefarious owner of the Arizona Scorpions (not a real team) turns up dead in his own QB Keogh's cupcake shop. The owner didn't want Keogh selling cupcakes -- apparently it isn't a good look -- and that doesn't look good for Keogh. Naturally, cupcake MVP Mel sets out to clear Keogh's name -- as well as prevent his punting partner from eating all the profits. But then the killer kicks things up a notch. With the goalposts constantly moving, the cupcake crew needs a Hail Mary more than ever in this, their flour of need.
Fondant Fumble is a sweet treat touchdown. Partly because the plot is clever, partly because it shows that football players are people too.
And sometimes people just want to bake cupcakes. 🏈🧁
