Italian-American Cozy Mystery

When Bernie Smyth trades her Hollywood fame for witness protection in a small Italian-American town in New Jersey, she doesn't expect to play the role of her career: prime murder suspect. Bernie co-starred in America's favorite TV detective series, Silver & Gold. But after testifying against the show's leading man, she abandons her career to hide out in Carmine, New Jersey, a small town with a rich Italian-American heritage. She gets a job at the crummy Cafe Roma and vows to keep a low profile. But when Bernie stumbles on her boss with a knife in his back, Chief of Police Diana Tedesco believes she's found the killer. Can Bernie unmask the real killer before they strike again? And can she keep her true identity hidden, even as she reprises her role as TV detective Eve Silver in real life? Join Bernie in book 1 of this cozy mystery series as she solves murders and navigates the delicious world of Italian-American cuisine.

Johnny Greco threatens to spill his hometown's darkest secrets…then turns up dead. Can Bernie unravel the mystery and discover who murdered Johnny - before the killer buries the truth? Less than 24 hours after Carmine's bad seed, Johnny Greco, resurfaces and threatens to reveal the community's darkest secrets, Bernie finds herself standing over his broken body in the town's abandoned quarry. Despite paparazzi hounding her, and her love interest Anthony Ferrante guarding his own secrets, Bernie can't resist the temptation to play detective - especially with encouragement from her friends Nat and Angelica. But some secrets will break your heart, while others will break your bones - Bernie better be careful. Join Bernie in book 2 of this cozy mystery series as she solves murders and navigates the delicious world of Italian-American cuisine.

Bernie's dream of becoming a private investigator may finally come true if only she can solve a thorny missing person case.When an ornery detective, Cosimo, agrees to take her on as an apprentice, Bernie jumps at the chance. But her instincts quickly clash with his strict "the client's always right" rule. And as her first case spirals into something far worse than she imagined, Bernie must learn fast or kiss her big dream goodbye.Fortunately, Bernie's no stranger to solving mysteries after all, she once played a detective on TV. But her fictional sleuthing didn't come with real-world danger. Now, with her best friends by her side, a comforting tiramisu, and a knack for poking around in places she shouldn't, Bernie just might crack the case if it doesn't crack her first.Join Bernie in Book 5 of the Italian-American Cozy Mystery Series as she takes on her new role as a PI-in-training and uncovers a web of secrets that will put more than just her new career in jeopardy.

When Bernie Smyth trades her Hollywood fame for witness protection in a small Italian-American town in New Jersey, she doesn't expect to play the role of her career: prime murder suspect. Bernie co-starred in America's favorite TV detective series, Silver & Gold. But after testifying against the show's leading man, she abandons her career to hide out in Carmine, New Jersey, a small town with a rich Italian-American heritage. And plenty of murders... Join Bernie and her friends in books 1-5 of this cozy mystery series as she solves murders and navigates the delicious world of Italian-American cuisine. What readers say about M.P. Black's books:★★★★★ "If you enjoy mysteries, this is a must-read!"★★★★★ "A great adventure, looking forward to reading more from this author."★★★★★ "The story unfolded straight away and I wanted to get to know all the people."