Download or read book Sambuca Secrets and Murder written by M.P. Black and published by MP Black Media. This book was released on with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Sambuca Secrets and Murder written by M. P. Black and published by An Italian-American Cozy Mystery. This book was released on 2023-04-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Soggy Cannoli Murder written by M.P. Black and published by MP Black Media. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Tastes Like Murder written by M.P. Black and published by MP Black Media. This book was released on with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bernie’s got nothing nice to say about her friend Angelica’s ex-husband. In fact, Marty, is a good-for-nothing disgraziad. But who would go so far as to poison him — and then pin the murder on Angelica? When Marty Alfano, Angelica’s ex-husband, turns up dead inside the bakery, poisoned by the cookies she baked him, the bakery becomes a crime scene and Angelica the prime suspect. As Bernie follows the trail of money and deadly cookies, she realizes that anyone could be the killer: Marty’s second wife, his estranged brother, even his shady financial adviser. But everyone has an alibi. With the coveted Italian Day Celebration just days away, can Bernie and her friends uncover the truth before the beloved bakery goes out of business? Join Bernie in book 3 of this cozy mystery series as she navigates the delicious world of Italian-American cuisine and solves another tantalizing mystery.

Download or read book A Killer View written by M.P. Black and published by MP Black Media. This book was released on 2024-09-10 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mystery guest at the Lakeview Inn has disappeared, and local journalist Parker Lee suspects foul play. But where’s the body? And who was trying to break into the missing man’s room at the inn? Meanwhile, Parker’s sister Amy is running a fundraiser at her church and the donations are falling short. Parker’s getting suspicious. Not least because Amy’s treasurer won’t let anyone touch the collection box. Parker’s got plenty of mysteries to juggle. Fortunately, her family can lend a helping hand. But will it be enough to stop a cold-blooded killer? In Allington, if your last name is Lee, murder’s a family affair. Join Parker Lee and her big, quirky family for a cozy mystery set in the small town of Allington – a perfect setting for a puzzling murder. 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.”

Download or read book An Italian American Cozy Mystery Box Set written by M.P. Black and published by MP Black Media. This book was released on 2024-10-16 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.”

Download or read book A Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery Box Set written by M.P. Black and published by MP Black Media. This book was released on 2024-10-16 with total page 869 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ditching her fiancé at the altar, Alice Hartford bolts to her childhood hometown to reconnect with the last, happy remnant of her past: her mom's old bookstore. But when a murder happens, Alice must put her detective skills to the test — ultimately giving her a chance at a fresh start, with new friends. Join Alice in books 1-5 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery Series for feel-good cozy mysteries that one reader calls "jam packed with good mystery, themes of friendship, self love and looking out for yourself and community." 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."

Download or read book The Deadly Circle written by M.P. Black and published by MP Black Media. This book was released on 2024-09-09 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small-town journalist Parker Lee may just have landed the story of the year: Ken Tora, the enigmatic Silicon Valley entrepreneur who grew up in Allington, returns for a reunion with his friends. But when Parker stumbles on a body, she gets a bigger, deadlier scoop than she expected. Who might have a motive for murder? What does it have to do with Ken’s old study group, “The Circle”? And is this crime connected with the disappearance of a local boy many years ago? It’s up to Parker to dig up the truth — before death encircles another victim. In Allington, if your last name is Lee, murder’s a family affair. Join Parker Lee and her big, quirky family for a cozy mystery set in the small town of Allington – a perfect setting for a puzzling murder. 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.”

Download or read book Trouble Brewing written by M.P. Black and published by MP Black Media. This book was released on 2024-09-10 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Someone has sabotaged the Breeze, Allington’s beloved dockside brewery and restaurant, and local journalist Parker Lee commits to catching the culprit. But when sabotage escalates to murder, Parker must investigate something much bigger — and deadlier. Who would want to sabotage the Breeze? Parker thought everyone loved the brewpub and its owners, her brother Ray and sister-in-law Roxie. But a new wine bar has opened, and the owner seems intent on driving Ray and Roxie out of business. Meanwhile, resentment is simmering inside the Breeze, with the assistant brewers at each other’s throats. And everyone seems to be hiding something. Now, Parker must expose the crafty killer — before there’s another round of murder. In Allington, if your last name is Lee, murder’s a family affair. Join Parker Lee and her big, quirky family for a cozy mystery set in the small town of Allington – a perfect setting for a puzzling murder. 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.”

Download or read book A Theater to Die For written by M.P. Black and published by MP Black Media. This book was released on 2023-12-16 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alice has big plans for Blithedale's struggling movie theater. But when a murder takes center stage — with a sensational Wizard of Oz-themed clue on the corpse — Alice must once again play detective. A true crime podcaster claims to know who did it. But what about the victim's estranged brother? And is there really a "wild man" living in the depths of the woods? Alice is determined to solve the mystery on her own. But this time, her self-reliance might prove her biggest weakness — and the killer's biggest advantage. Join bookstore-owner Alice and her friends in book 2 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery Series to see if she can unravel another bookish cozy mystery while learning to embrace her friendships and community.

Download or read book A Hair Salon to Die For written by M.P. Black and published by MP Black Media. This book was released on 2024-05-02 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Alice gets a haircut at Candy's salon, she doesn't expect murder to be included in the treatment... Why would someone want to poison one of Candy's hairstylists? And is the murder related to the new development project that the local conservation society wants to kill? Alice longs to curl up with a good book, but she's got a killer to catch. And with the victim's boyfriend turning detective – and judge and jury – the situation soon gets hairy. Join Alice and her friends in book 6 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery series for a twisty mystery – and an ode to small-town friendships.

Download or read book A Halloween to Die For written by M.P. Black and published by MP Black Media. This book was released on 2023-12-16 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Something — or someone — is haunting Blithedale. And when a ghoulish murder takes place at the annual Halloween haunted house experience, one of Alice's best friends is framed. Now Alice must summon all her detective know-how to catch the ghostly killer. But can she do it before more blood is spilled? Join bookstore-owner Alice and her friends in book 3 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery Series for a cozy mystery that celebrates books, friends, and the fun side of Halloween.

Download or read book A Yarn Shop to Die For written by M.P. Black and published by MP Black Media. This book was released on 2024-03-08 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the anniversary of her mom’s death, Alice joins her friends at a new knitting club at Blithedale’s yarn shop. But when the host is murdered—with a knitting needle piercing her heart—old mysteries begin to unravel. Why would the killer brazenly commit murder in a room full of people? Who’s sending poison-pen postcards? And what role did Alice’s mom play in the decades-old scandal that sent the local minister and his family packing? Alice must dig deep to catch the killer. And face the horrifying possibility that her mom may be to blame for Blithedale’s greatest injustice. Welcome back to Blithedale! Join Alice and her friends in book 5 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery series for a tangled mystery—and an ode to small-town friendships. What readers say about this cozy mystery series: ★★★★★ “Jam packed with a good mystery, themes of friendship, self love and looking out for yourself and community.” ★★★★★ “Super cute and cozy book. Easy to read but also had good twists.” ★★★★★ “I had so much fun. It got me out of my big reading slump.”

Download or read book A Bookshop to Die For written by M.P. Black and published by MP Black Media. This book was released on 2023-12-16 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ditching her fiancé at the altar, Alice Hartford bolts to her childhood hometown to reconnect with the last, happy remnant of her past: her mom's old bookstore. But the bookstore is falling apart. And when a handyman working there falls to his death, the local chief of police insists it's an accident. Alice knows better and must put her detective skills to the test — before a determined developer destroys her last chance at a new beginning. Join Alice in book 1 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery Series for a twisty, feel-good cozy mystery that celebrates books, friendship, and the courage to start anew.

Download or read book A Christmas to Die For written by M.P. Black and published by MP Black Media. This book was released on 2023-12-17 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When someone poisons a Santa Claus at the Blithedale Christmas Fair, Alice must catch the killer before the authorities shut down the biggest event of the year — and snuff out the town's holiday spirit. But that's not all: What's the former owner of Blithedale Books doing back in town? And who's the secret Santa gifting books to people in town? These mysteries turn out to be more tangled than a string of Christmas tree lights. Join bookstore-owner Alice and her friends in book 4 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery series for a holiday cozy mystery that celebrates books, friendship, and the joys of Christmas.

Download or read book Murder Keeps a Secret written by Haughton Murphy and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When his godson is pushed out of a window, Reuben Frost looks for a killer who’s trying to rewrite history Reuben Frost waits patiently for his turn to purchase the tickets that will allow him to get his hands on a weak martini. Though wary of his fellow guests at the annual charity dinner, the brilliant lawyer, recently put out to pasture by his white-shoe firm, will endure his watered-down drink for the sake of his godson. David Rowan is a rising star in the publishing world, and his blockbuster biographies have earned him the $100,000 Reuff Prize for American History and a seat at the head of the banquet. But Rowan is about to learn that when stars stop rising, they come crashing back down to earth. When he falls to his death from his office window, his godfather is convinced that the young man must have been murdered. But who would kill a scholar? With the help of his loyal wife, this septuagenarian sleuth will find that history is a dangerous subject. Murder Keeps a Secret is the 4th book in the Reuben Frost Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

Download or read book Dating Is Murder written by Harley Jane Kozak and published by Crown. This book was released on 2006-03-14 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wollie Shelley, the plucky amateur sleuth Kirkus Reviews called “funny, brave, smart, and altogether the fetchingest crime heroine since the early Stephanie Plum,” returns to face suspect lovers and unlovable suspects in this hilarious sequel to Dating Dead Men. Wollie Shelley is a greeting card artist struggling to keep afloat financially and to pursue—despite a series of recent disasters—the search for the love of her life. She reluctantly agrees to be a contestant on the reality television show Biological Clock. The show’s premise: Six eligible singles date each other, and the audience votes on which couple would make the best parents. Alas, Wollie isn’t having much luck finding a man she’d like to date “off the air,” much less father her child. As her own biological clock ticks away, Wollie gets caught up in a much more pressing demand on her time. Her friend Annika has vanished into thin air, and Wollie is convinced that she’s in grave danger. When Wollie reports the disappearance to the Los Angeles Police Department, however, the detective assigned to the case seems more interested in dating Wollie than in finding her friend. So Wollie springs into action—and lands right in the middle of an FBI investigation into an international drug cartel. She soon finds herself being stalked by an assortment of threatening characters, including her fellow television contestants, who will stop at nothing to beat the clock. With Dating Is Murder, Kozak delivers another sparkling treasure, a laugh-out-loud-funny, literate mystery for readers of Janet Evanovich and Sue Grafton and for Kozak’s own growing legion of fans.