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Easy Big Bad Wolf Claw Cupcakes (Recipe Inspired by WHEN THE WOLF COMES HOME)

We're halfway to Halloween with these Easy Big Bad Wolf Claw Cupcakes! Okay, a little less than halfway. I’m not that bad at math; I know I’m about a month off. But these claw mark cupcakes are giving me seriously spooky vibes even though it’s June.   Why are Big Bad Wolf Claw Cupcakes the book-inspired recipe for When the Wolf Comes Home? Main characters Jess and the kid she’s taking care of are chased by a werewolf throughout When...

THE HOCUS POCUS MAGIC SHOP Book Review

Looking for a fun and spooky-but-not-too-scary book to put you in the Halloween mood? Well, The Hocus Pocus Magic Shop has you covered. I simply adored this wonderful novel by Abigail Drake. It's a delightfully saucy romp filled with enchanting magic and a deliciously satisfying romance. There's also a lovable cast of charismatic characters and a steady stream of mounting mystery. That's right, folks. This one's got it all.  ...

Quick Look Books: Supernatural Horror for Adults (October 2018)

Welcome to Part 2 of this month's Quick Look Books! I posted recommendations of supernatural horror stories for the YA audience earlier this week, and now it's time to feature some titles for the grown-ups. I'm a connoisseur of spooky stories, and after many years of reading about the paranormal, it's rare that I find books that truly unsettle me. You already know how much I loved (and was terrified by) Ania Ahlborn's The Bird Eater. Here are...