Looking for a book to sink your teeth into this Halloween? We’ve matched your favorite Halloween candies with must-read books that embody their spirit. From spine-tingling thrillers to spicy romances, discover your next literary treat based on the candy you love most.
Murder at King’s Crossing by Andrea Penrose
This winning combination of peanut butter and chocolate is perfect for the dynamic duo of Wrexford & Sloane. When the murder of a scientific genius on the verge of a momentous discovery upsets the wedding of their dear friends, Wrexford and Charlotte must risk all they hold dear to deconstruct a sinister conspiracy.
The House by the Cemetery by Lisa Childs
Snickers bars have it all! Try this novel if you want horror, suspense, a touch of paranormal, and a dash of romance. In New York Times bestselling author Lisa Childs’ new series, a local legend tells of a ghostly gravedigger haunting the cemetery. When the town’s wealthy undertaker dies, his estranged daughter must confront the ghosts that haunt her family.
Pucking Sweet by Emily Rath
Why choose sweet or sour when you can have both? And why choose one hockey player when you can have two? The lines between work and play get deliciously blurred in this red hot, inclusive, super sexy MMF “why choose” hockey romance!
Born to Be Badger by Shelly Laurenston
If you love the classic, all-star Hershey Bar, you’ll love renowned author Shelly Laurenston! The Honey Badgers are at it again in the New York Times bestselling and outstandingly witty, snarky, sexy, shape-shifting, world-building Honey Badger Chronicles.
Candy Corn Murder by Leslie Meier
If you want a book that pairs perfectly with the season like Candy Corn, try this classic Lucy Stone mystery! Halloween is coming to Tinker’s Cove, Maine, and local reporter Lucy Stone is covering the town’s annual Giant Pumpkin Fest for the Pennysaver. But not everything goes quite as planned . . .
Escape Velocity by Victor Manibo
If you love this stellar treat, try this genre-blending thriller that takes place in space! A decades-old murder looms over the glamorous clientele of a high-end space hotel . . . while an unforeseen threat percolates in the service corridors. The guests are about to experience the hospitality they deserve.
The Sorority by Nancy Bush
Like the book this candy bar is based on, this twisty novel features a tight group of friends bound by a pledge… In this chilling, masterfully twisting new novel of suspense, New York Times bestselling author Nancy Bush explores the dark side of friendship where “mean girls” get their due…with blood.
The Finish Line by Kate Stewart
Like this addictive treat, The Ravenhood series is easily devoured. You can’t stop at just one! Discover the thrilling conclusion to phenom Kate Stewart’s internationally bestselling Ravenhood trilogy, a deliciously steamy, irresistibly edgy, and suspenseful Robin Hood retelling.
The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander by Denny S. Bryce
If you’re into this old-school treat, try this captivating novel set in the Roaring Twenties. Inspired by a real-life scandal, Bryce tells the story of a pioneering Black journalist, a secret interracial marriage among the New York elite, and the sensational divorce case that ignited an explosive battle over race and class.
Soul of a Witch by Harley Laroux
If you enjoy this bold, spicy candy, you’ll love this scorching hot paranormal romance. Everly is a witch raised to be meek and to stifle her magic. But now she’s ready to take on the evil creature she once worshipped. And who better to have her side than an ancient, powerful demon?
Where I End by Sophie White
Kit Kats are a layered and satisfying treat. If you crave those same qualities in your books, try this compelling novel, a modern gothic horror where a young woman falls into a dark obsession after a new artist and her baby arrive on her small Irish island.
Nothing Less Than Magic by Stacy Finz
Love this sweet and whimsical treat? Try this charming, Hallmark Movie-esque tale! When a heartbroken celebrity marriage counselor seeks refuge in a lakeside cabin during a glorious leaf-peeping season, everything wrong in her life starts clicking into place in the dreamiest possible way…and during Halloween, no less!
North is the Night by Emily Rath
This Finnish folklore-inspired romantasy is perfect for fans of this classic Nordic gummy! The story is a dark, mythical fantasy adventure. It’s about two gutsy young women who defy the gods and mortals, living and dead.
One Dark Kiss by Rebecca Zanetti
Releasing June 2025
Explore the forbidden and the taboo in New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti’s modern twist on Snow White. Go on, have a bite…
Reprinted with permission from Kensington Books.
