{"product_id":"the-killer-cupcake","title":"The Killer Cupcake","description":"Some recipes are written in blood. Some loves are worth dying for.\nThey fled to New Orleans seeking freedom. In Aunt Janey's world of midnight suppers and whispered hexes, Carmelo and Kathy discover a place where Sicilian tradition meets Creole power. Here, their love isn't forbidden—it's celebrated. But the boxing ring calls to Carmelo. With each brutal victory, Kathy discovers his talent for violence attracts dangerous attention. Each win feeds his hunger for power.\n\nSecrets pile up like bodies. Family duty weighs heavier than championship belts. Torn between his mother's dying wishes and the woman who owns his soul, Carmelo makes choices that will shape their future in the most unexpected of ways. We learn why Ely and Matteo were enlisted in the army, and what brotherhood in blood they both discover there. We see into the past, the deaths that have scarred so many reveal a resilience within the Freeman and Ricci families that could eventually heal them both.\n\nFrom 1950 to 1978, The Killer Cupcake explores the terrible cost of keeping secrets from the one you'd die for—and rewards the love strong enough to survive it all.\n\nStart here. Start anywhere. This book is the dark heart of the entire series.\nPerfect for readers who crave:\nSecond-chance romance with brutal stakes\nMorally grey heroes consumed by dark obsession\nHeroines who match their men in strength and perseverance\nFamily secrets that span generations\nLove that survives betrayal, bullets, and worse\nWhile part of The Poison Cherry Series, this explosive reunion stands alone—though once you taste this forbidden fruit, you'll crave the whole deadly feast.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0999907883\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0999907883.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Mynx, Sienna\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42801020731453,"sku":"BVV.0999907883.G","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0999907883-0.jpg?v=1765573653","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-killer-cupcake","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}