The Deadly Candies

Poison Cherry Series

By: Sienna Mynx

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Harlem, 1949—where love is the deadliest gamble of all...

Kathy Freeman Brown is dead—or so the world believes. But her daughter Sandra uncovers a trail of secrets that leads from the heart of the Mississippi Delta to the shadows of Harlem. Through her mother’s hidden diaries, Sandra learns of a legacy forged in a segregated South and a family of women who wield power in a world determined to break them. For Kathy, survival means choosing between true love and loyalty to her blood—because in the Freeman family, family always comes first.

Carmelo Ricci is drowning in grief. The reluctant heir to New York’s most feared crime dynasty, Carmelo’s only salvation was Kathy—the woman who made him believe in redemption. But as his father’s brutality escalates, Carmelo faces an impossible choice: destroy the Ricci empire from within, or try to save what’s left of his soul. With his brother Matteo by his side, he plans one last stand—until tragedy strikes and changes everything.

Harlem, 1978—The past always collects its debts...

Debbie Freeman Gonzalez has spent her life as the perfect mother and widow, but only one man has ever owned her heart: Matteo Ricci. When a new tragedy unearths a poisonous secret tied to the Ricci family curse, Debbie must face the truth—sometimes, the greatest danger comes from within.

Matteo Ricci, Harlem’s most feared heir, is a man who wears his sins without remorse. Family is everything, and helping Sandra unlock her mother’s memories is his only shot at redemption. In a city where vengeance is currency, Matteo will do whatever it takes to protect those he loves—even if it means risking everything.

In this explosive sequel to Poison Cherry, Sienna Mynx delivers a sweeping saga of forbidden love, generational vengeance, and the unbreakable power of Black women in a world built to break them.

Perfect for fans of:

• The Godfather
• The Vanishing Half
• Seven Days in June
• Interracial mafia romance
• Historical fiction with strong Black heroines

Content Notes: This interracial mafia romance contains mature themes, historical violence, and unapologetic Black sisterhood.

Family. Power. Love. Some legacies refuse to die.

Childhood Games

Despite the AI narration, this was a good story spanning 20 years. It is not just a romance but a mystery which can only be solved by a person who is innocent to the weight of their childhood game.