Books with author Mackenzie Ann

A dead celebrity chef boss. A handsome and mysterious new next door neighbor. Lizzie’s in big trouble...Waitress Lizzie's horrible and much hated celebrity chef boss is dead; stabbed with a knife in his own restaurant kitchen. When the police discover she was officially the last person to see him alive, they put Lizzie right at the top of their suspect list. Now, panicked and fighting to clear her name, she’s forced to team up with her handsome and intriguing new neighbor, Jack Mathis. Okay, so Jack claims he’s a former special agent on suspension from his investigative duties for reasons unknown, but Lizzie doesn’t have time to ask questions.Can she save herself from getting arrested and manage to resist Jack’s considerable charms and gorgeous smile? Will they solve the mystery and track down the murderer before it’s too late? Will Lizzie have to put her dreams of making cakes she can sell at the village store on hold as she languishes in a prison cell? If you love fun and flirty romantic mysteries, then you’ll love Murder On The Menu.Download your copy and join Lizzie on an action-packed, romance-filled amateur sleuth adventure today..."If you enjoy a cozy mystery with a celebrity murder, a little romance, lots of suspects, a challenging plot, likeable characters, set in a pretty English village -- then you're going to love Murder on the Menu."CAROLE'S BOOK CORNER

Amber’s back in another humorous romantic mystery. This time it’s a case of music, mayhem and murder!The Rosemont Music Festival is packed with thousands of partying people, all of whom could be in danger if Amber doesn’t find who has it in for one of the festival’s top acts – the pop star Prima Donna.Kidnappings, murder attempts, death threats, theft and arson – they’re all in a day’s work for Amber when she’s working on a case.Unfortunately, in this instance, Prima Donna has been such a bad girl that there’s a pretty hefty list of people who might be tempted to stop her taking to the stage and performing – for good!Can Amber catch the bad guys before Prima Donna is history? As they say, the show must go on – whether there’s a killer on the loose or not...Grab your copy of Stop The Beat and join Amber on another fun sleuthing adventure!Stop The Beat is part of the fun, romantic Amber Reed Mystery series:* In The Stars (book 1) * On Trial ( book 1.5)* Precious (book 2)* Forever Mine (book 3)* Past Perfect (book 4)* Stop The Beat (book 5)If you love plenty of romance and comedy with your mysteries then grab an Amber Reed book and join Amber on one of her many fun sleuthing adventures!

Murder. Mystery. Mayhem.The only thing worse than battling to solve the murder of three soap stars, is being forced to work with your ex to crack the case!One soap star death is a tragedy, but three all in the same week, that’s a case for the CCIA – otherwise known as the Celebrity Crimes Investigation Agency.Amber Reed, the agency's newest support officer, is sleuthing again! This time she's sent to Vancouver, Canada’s answer to Hollywood, where soap opera North Shores is filmed. She needs to track down who is targeting and killing the show’s stars – and fast.Alongside her, making up the rest of the CCIA team for this high profile case, are man-eater and troublemaker Martha, agency bad boy Dan and Amber’s kind-of-ex-boyfriend, special agent Charlie.Can they catch the killer before another star is murdered? Will Charlie and Amber kiss and make up or is it over between them, this time for good? Will sworn enemies Charlie and Dan manage to resist gunning for each other? The team need to find a way to set aside their differences and focus on the investigation because this time there’s not just one murder case to solve but three!If you love fun and flirty romantic mysteries like Gemma Halliday’s High Heel Mystery series, then you’ll love Past Perfect.Grab your copy today and join Amber as she battles love, lies and loyalty to catch the bad guys! Past Perfect is part of the fun, romantic Amber Reed Mystery series:* In The Stars (book 1) * On Trial ( book 1.5)* Precious (book 2)* Forever Mine (book 3)* Past Perfect (book 4)* Stop The Beat (book 5)If you love plenty of romance and comedy with your mysteries then grab an Amber Reed book and join Amber on one of her many fun sleuthing adventures!

A stolen necklace, a famous actress with a secret, a jewel thief, and an attempt to bake an edible Christmas cake send Lizzie's holiday plans spiraling into danger, chaos and disaster...The holiday season means the chance to bake lots of yummy festive goodies – well, that’s the theory! When it comes to baking, Lizzie Carter’s still battling to make cakes that people actually want to eat as every recipe she’s tried so far has turned out completely inedible!Thankfully, Lizzie is saved from spending days slaving away in a hot kitchen in an attempt to create a perfect mince pie by a chance to get sleuthing...A priceless necklace has been stolen from a movie star actress staying at the glamorous Roseby Hotel and the woman in question insists Jack, the local private investigator and the man Lizzie is dating, is the only one she trusts to track it down and bring it back safely.Eager to help Jack catch the thief and solve the case so the two of them can get their festive plans back on track, Lizzie can't resist a spot of sleuthing of her own, leading to plenty of chaos, lots of intrigue and a scary dose of danger!Can Lizzie and Jack track down the jewel thief before the precious necklace is lost forever? Will Lizzie end up in big trouble as she tries to catch the culprit? Are their festive plans for the special day beyond recovery? Plus, will Lizzie actually manage to bake the perfect mince pies for the holidays or is she destined to lurch from one cake disaster to the next for the rest of her life?Holiday Heist is part of the fun, romantic Recipe For Disaster mystery series:* Murder On The Menu (book 1) * Holiday Heist (book 2)* Murder At The Bake Off (book 3)If you love plenty of romance and comedy with your mysteries then grab a book and join Lizzie on one of her many fun sleuthing adventures!

The beautiful Golden Doodle is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. First bred less than two decades ago, these now-popular dogs make great household companions. The titles in Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series make great introductions to the pleasures and duties of pet ownership for inexperienced and soon-to-be pet owners, as well as for older children having their first experiences with pet care. Attractively illustrated and filled with helpful information, these books advise on purchasing, housing, feeding, health care--and where applicable, grooming and training pets. Each book is individually written by an expert--a trainer, breeder, veterinarian, or other animal specialist. Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals cover every popular dog and cat breed, as well as bird varieties, hamsters and other small caged animals, fish varieties for aquarium hobbyists, terrarium pets, and even exotics, such as reptiles, amphibians, and scorpions. All books have 70 or more color photos plus instructive line art.

An absorbing fantasy for young adult readers. Feisty heroine Risha, heir to her mother's kingdom, is thrown into a world of political intrigue and ambition which she must negotiate against the backdrop of her own tangled allegiances. Donnel's Promise is the sequel to Cattra's Legacy - award-winning YA writer Anna Mackenzie's stunning young adult novel set in a richly imagined medieval world. When she takes up her mother's legacy in Havre Risha discovers a stifling world of court gossip and intrigue, and an entrenched resistance to her involvement in the Duchy's politics. Missing the freedoms of LeMarc she embarks on a tour of western Havre with her mother's cousin, Ciaran, and Havrean guardsman, Captain Nolan. The party is ambushed, revealing the existence of a traitor in the city. With Nolan's help Risha eludes capture, but time is against them as a coup puts more lives than Risha's at risk. If she is to save Elgard from civil war Risha must find a way to balance the debts of the past with the price of the future. Muir can help her, if she'll let him; if he can reach her in time. Or will her father's promise destroy them all?

Richly detailed fantasy adventure set in a compelling and beautifully-drawn medieval world. CLF Notable Book, finalist in the LIANZA YA Book Awards.Cast from the only home she remembers, Risha embarks on a journey to discover her father's past. Instead she finds her future.Her quest leads her the length of the kingdom and reveals both allies and enemies - though recognising the difference proves far from easy. Barc the trader, war-weary Cantrel, enigmatic Muir: all prove adept at playing more than one game, at nudging Risha's steps while keeping a tight hold on their secrets. Caught up in the turbulent politics of a fractured kingdom, Risha forms unlikely allegiances - with river-runner Fenn, mute Clik and the swamp-dwelling nan-Irem. But who - or what - is Nonno, who speaks in riddles in her mind?In her search for belonging, Risha loses one parent and gains another, risks all for the sake of a girl she's never met, and learns the hard way how to trust, when to run, when to stand and fight. Magnificent fantasy adventure story, with a romance at its heart, this book is a page-turner. This is a richly imagined fantasy adventure story, beautifully written by NZ Post Award-winning Anna Mackenzie.

Riveting post-apocalyptic YA fantasy, this first book in the award-winning Sea-Wreck Stranger trilogy is a thriller you can't put down. The community of Dunnett Island, ruled by domineering Colm Brewster, has turned its back on the sea and all that comes from it. Orphaned Ness questions the harshness of their lives and finds beauty in a world her elders would drain of joy. When Ness, Ty and Sophie discover a body washed ashore in the tiny bay below their farm, Ness faces a choice: abiding by the island's laws or following her own sense of what she knows is right. Dev's very existence casts doubt upon all she has been told about the world - but is that a good thing or a bad thing for Dunnet's small and insular community?In the choices she makes Ness risks everything. And after that, what is there left to lose?

This new title in B.E.S. series of Dog Bibles focuses on Golden Retrievers. These dogs are well mannered, easy to train, and gentle with children. Golden Retrievers are working dogs and rank in the top five for canine intelligence, so it is important for owners to keep these fine dogs both mentally and physically challenged. B.E.S. Dog Bibles present veterinarian-approved advice and information on specific dog breeds. Each book describes the title breed's traits, history, behavior characteristics, and recommended training methods. Written especially for first-time owners, B.E.S. Dog Bibles advise readers on what to look for when choosing a puppy, explain how breed-specific traits influence the relationship between dog and owner, and describe potential breed-specific health problems to look out for. Attractive sidebars present fun facts, helpful hints, and quick tips on training. A hidden spiral binding ensures that the book will stay open and flat at any desired page. The DVD enclosed with each book presents an informal dog training course for new owners. It describes housetraining methods, walking dogs on a leash, and teaching obedience using hand signals and vocal commands. Each book is filled with attractive color photos.