When the perfect treat is bite-sized, these mini cupcakes fit the bill. Created by two expert bakers and caterers, they feature an amazing array of irresistible flavor combinations, from rich, melt-in-your-mouth custard varieties to tiny tiramisu. But whether sophisticatedly sweet, decadently daring, or sharp and spicy, they’re great to make, attractive to display, and endless fun to eat. Serve them at children’s parties, at afternoon teas, at barbecues, and (especially when dressed up in a fancy liner) at a swanky soiree. Begin with some basics, like Yellow Cake, Very Vanilla, and Cocoa Chocolate cupcakes, frosted with various types of buttercream, cream cheese, salted caramel, meringue, ganache, and royal icings—plus fillings, like Chantilly Cream. Then pull out the bowls and the mixer, and start heating up the oven for everyday treats like Minty Minis, Chocolate Banana cupcakes, and Lemon Angel Food with Coconut and Blueberries. Or go for a gourmet goodie: small beauties like Petite Pecan Pie, Pineapple and Green Tea, or Cherry Marzipan. Some recipes are made just for a special occasion, like birthdays, engagements, anniversaries, and holidays. Try "Capture My Heart," frosted with fondant, for Valentine’s Day; Halloween bites with marshmallow "ghosts"; and a mini-cupcake bouquet of pink roses for Mother’s Day. Or, for something more savory, indulge in Cornmeal & Avocado; Sweet Potato, Pea & Curry; or Blue Cheese & Spinach Nibbles--they’d make wonderful hors d’oeuvres! This collection offers just the right sprinkling of inspiration, good ideas, and tips and tricks any home baker needs.

This prize-winning debut of twelve stories explores a femininity that is magical, raw, and grotesque. Aghast at the failings of their bodies, this cast of misfit women and girls sets out to remedy the misdirection of their lives in bold and reckless ways. Figure skaters screw skate blades into the bones of their feet to master elusive jumps. A divorcee steals the severed arm of her ex to reclaim the fragments of a dissolved marriage. Following the advice of a fashion magazine, teenaged girls binge on grapes to dye their skin purple and attract prom dates. And a college freshman wages war on her roommate from Jupiter, who has inadvertently seduced all the boys in their dorm with her exotic hermaphroditic anatomy. But it isn’t just the characters who are in crisis. In Lungs Full of Noise, personal disasters mirror the dissolution of the natural world. Written in lyrical prose with imagination and humor, Tessa Mellas’s collection is an aviary of feathered stories that are rich, emotive, and imbued with the strength to suspend strange new worlds on delicate wings.

When a spaceship randomly lands in the FHBs HQ, Honey finds her curious self leaping inside, followed by the rest of her club. They land on a faraway planet without an idea where they are while facing many problems. Will Honey, Kayla, Ruth, Shaila, Tallesha, Kyla, and the others be able to arrive back home, or will they be stuck on the planet Flopsqueron forever?

"It's hard to look so deeply into other people's lives that you really understand them, except perhaps through fiction, and that is what Montemarano has done here, with deftness and subtlety." —The New York Times In a country that loves second chances, are some transgressions simply unforgivable? Sisters Betsy and Avery have never met, but they have both spent their lives under the scrutiny of prying cameras and tabloid journalists. Their father, David Christie, was a charismatic senator and promising presidential candidate until infidelity destroyed his campaign and his family’s life. In the aftermath, Betsy grieves her broken family, while Avery struggles with growing up estranged from her infamous father yet still exposed by the national spotlight. Years later, as David’s health declines, Betsy and Avery are forced to face their complicated feelings about him—and about each other. With delicacy and empathy, Nicholas Montemarano brings these sisters together in a parallel of grief and grace.The Senator’s Children brilliantly distills the American family under pressure.

Welcome to Everlasting, Maine, where there's no such thing as normal. Marcy Lewis is cursed (honestly and truly) which makes dating very interesting. With a string of loser boyfriends behind her, she’s done looking for love in all the wrong places. That is until the new firefighter arrives in the sleepy seaside town of Everlasting. Nicholas Logan is unlike any other man she’s ever had in her life. When someone starts sending her photographs that raise a red flag it soon becomes apparent that she’s not just cursed, she’s in serious danger. Nicholas doesn’t know what to make of the charismatic young woman managing the local coffee shop. As a string of mysterious fires begin popping up around town, the two unite in search of clues as to who or what is responsible, discovering along the way that things are very rarely what they seem to be. *Books in The Happily Everlasting Series can be read in ANY order! From NY Times & USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow, a Cozy Mystery Paranormal Romantic Comedy. Part of the USA TODAY bestselling series: Happily Everlasting! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the (Un)Lucky Valley & Happily Everlasting Series My two books in the Happily Everlasting series are prequels to the (Un)Lucky Valley series. Books in The Happily Everlasting Series can be read in ANY order! Series can be read in any order. Happily Everlasting was a group project I did with three other amazing authors: Mandy M. Roth, Jana DeLeon, & Kristen Painter. (Un)Lucky Valley series is by (me) Michelle M. Pillow. Rating: Clean and Wholesome Praise For Curses and Cupcakes 5 Stars! "Loved it from start! I couldn't put it down, the mystery, the suspense and the intricate plot, made it a very tun fun reading!" - Rossana V, Bookbub (2021)  5 Stars! "The characters are awesome and the story grabs you and then keeps you laughing at all the antics that are going on." - Xantippi Leska, Bookbub (2021) Cozy Mysteries Reading Order Fooled Around and Spelled in Love Curses and Cupcakes Better Haunts and Garden Gnomes Any Witch Way But Goode A Potion for Your Thoughts Topics: women sleuths, mystery romance, clean romance, witch, comedy, funny, paranormal romance, romantic comedy, paranormal cozy, mystery, amateur detective, Romantic Comedy, animal, magic detective, Witches & Wizards, Mystery & Detective, cozy mystery, cosy, witch romance, pnr, magic, witchcraft, ghosts, spirits, humorous, fantasy, cozy pnr, coffee house, culinary, crafts, coffeeshop, business owner, Amateur Sleuth, baker, cats.

The founder of Seattle’s popular boutique bakery offers the ultimate cupcake cookbook—with “utterly delicious” recipes bursting with creative flavors, must-know baking tips, and fun ideas for entertaining (Martha Stewart). Seattle’s favorite cupcake bakery, Trophy Cupcakes and Party, is adored for its mouthwatering cupcakes and charming party favors. It’s also the go-to place for anyone looking to throw a phenomenal celebration. Now, their recipes and party secrets are yours in this essential guide for every occasion—from luxe soirées like a sparkling engagement celebration, or an exotic Moroccan-themed bash, to crafty kids’ parties, such as a bike parade and picnic, or a forest fairy tea party. Inside are recipes for Trophy’s most prized flavor—red velvet!—as well as their popular everyday flavors like salted caramel and triple chocolate, unique ones such as piña colada, and a gluten-free orange almond rose. You’ll also get the basics on how to dream up party themes, create DIY crafts, as well as decorating and entertaining ideas, and insider baking and frosting tips, all from Trophy founder Jennifer Shea.