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A Recipe For Disaster Cozy Mystery #2
Holiday Heist
It’s Christmas Eve and Lizzie Carter’s been engaged for the grand total of one hour when her private investigator fiancé Jack announces he has a confession to make - their holiday season plans need to be put on hold so that Jack can take on a new case!
A priceless necklace has been stolen from the hotel bedroom of a movie star actress and the woman in question insists Jack’s the man to track it down and bring it back safely.
Lizzie decides to turn amateur sleuth and tag along to help Jack out – two heads have got to be better than one, right? Plus, she can’t miss out on a chance to get inside the fabulously exclusive Roseby Hotel and admire their amazing festive decorations.
Can they solve the mystery, catch the thief who masterminded the holiday heist, return the necklace to its rightful owner, and still get to celebrate Christmas Day as planned?
The Celebrity Mystery series and the Amber Reed Mystery series combine amateur sleuths, secret agents, celebrities, romance, comedy and adventure into fun cozy mysteries.
Download your copy of Holiday Heist today and find out who stole the necklace…
Holiday Heist is a 15,000 word festive novella, PLUS an extract from Murder On The Menu, another Celebrity Mystery adventure with Lizzie and Jack.
A priceless necklace has been stolen from the hotel bedroom of a movie star actress and the woman in question insists Jack’s the man to track it down and bring it back safely.
Lizzie decides to turn amateur sleuth and tag along to help Jack out – two heads have got to be better than one, right? Plus, she can’t miss out on a chance to get inside the fabulously exclusive Roseby Hotel and admire their amazing festive decorations.
Can they solve the mystery, catch the thief who masterminded the holiday heist, return the necklace to its rightful owner, and still get to celebrate Christmas Day as planned?
The Celebrity Mystery series and the Amber Reed Mystery series combine amateur sleuths, secret agents, celebrities, romance, comedy and adventure into fun cozy mysteries.
Download your copy of Holiday Heist today and find out who stole the necklace…
Holiday Heist is a 15,000 word festive novella, PLUS an extract from Murder On The Menu, another Celebrity Mystery adventure with Lizzie and Jack.
104 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 9, 2015
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About the author
Zanna Mackenzie
40 books153 followersZanna Mackenzie lives in the UK with her husband, 3 dogs, a vegetable patch that’s home to far too many weeds and an ever expanding library of books waiting to be read.
Being a freelance writer and editor of business publications is her ‘day job’ but, at every opportunity, she can be found scribbling down notes on scenes for whatever novel she’s working on. She loves it when the characters in her novels take on minds of their own and start deviating from the original plot!
Formerly a travel agent and therapist (she has qualifications in clinical aromatherapy, crystal healing, naturopathic nutrition and herbalism) she loves walking the dogs and gardening – that’s when she’s not writing or reading!
Being a freelance writer and editor of business publications is her ‘day job’ but, at every opportunity, she can be found scribbling down notes on scenes for whatever novel she’s working on. She loves it when the characters in her novels take on minds of their own and start deviating from the original plot!
Formerly a travel agent and therapist (she has qualifications in clinical aromatherapy, crystal healing, naturopathic nutrition and herbalism) she loves walking the dogs and gardening – that’s when she’s not writing or reading!
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January 31, 2018
A Christmastime short, sweet, and clean mystery. It is suitable for teen readers. The characters were interesting. Who committed the crime wasn't a big surprise.
December 22, 2022
It’s Christmas Eve and Lizzie Carter’s been engaged for the grand total of one hour when her private investigator fiancé Jack announces he has a confession to make - their holiday season plans need to be put on hold so that Jack can take on a new case!
A priceless necklace has been stolen from the hotel bedroom of a movie star actress and the woman in question insists Jack’s the man to track it down and bring it back safely.
Lizzie decides to turn amateur sleuth and tag along to help Jack out – two heads have got to be better than one, right? Plus, she can’t miss out on a chance to get inside the fabulously exclusive Roseby Hotel and admire their amazing festive decorations.
Can they solve the mystery, catch the thief who masterminded the holiday heist, return the necklace to its rightful owner, and still get to celebrate Christmas Day as planned?
The Celebrity Mystery series and the Amber Reed Mystery series combine amateur sleuths, secret agents, celebrities, romance, comedy and adventure into fun cozy mysteries.
Will Lizzie and Jack solve the case in time for Christmas?
The heist isn't pulled by the obvious culprit.
I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.
A priceless necklace has been stolen from the hotel bedroom of a movie star actress and the woman in question insists Jack’s the man to track it down and bring it back safely.
Lizzie decides to turn amateur sleuth and tag along to help Jack out – two heads have got to be better than one, right? Plus, she can’t miss out on a chance to get inside the fabulously exclusive Roseby Hotel and admire their amazing festive decorations.
Can they solve the mystery, catch the thief who masterminded the holiday heist, return the necklace to its rightful owner, and still get to celebrate Christmas Day as planned?
The Celebrity Mystery series and the Amber Reed Mystery series combine amateur sleuths, secret agents, celebrities, romance, comedy and adventure into fun cozy mysteries.
Will Lizzie and Jack solve the case in time for Christmas?
The heist isn't pulled by the obvious culprit.
I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.
June 15, 2019
Holiday Heist takes place right after the ending of Murder on the Menu. As this new adventure begins, author Zanna Mackenzie does a good job of reviewing what happened in the first book. Jack Mathis has now set up his own private investigator and security business called Mathis investigations safety and security (MISS). It's Christmas and Lizzie and Jack have plans to spend the day with Jack's brother, sister-in-law, nieces, and nephew. But then he gets a big case to solve. Actress Arabella Saunders, of Compton Abbey fame, is staying at the Roseby and her priceless family heirloom necklace has been stolen. Lizzie and Jack go into sleuth mode to solve this case together as quickly as possible. There are a handful of possible suspects which make for an entertaining read.
December 3, 2020
This was a fun, festive mystery cozy.
When Jack and Lizzie get engaged they are all set to spend a family Christmas together but then they get side tracked when Jack is called in as head of his investigative firm to check into the case of a missing necklace of a famous locks actress.
The stage is set, the distraught actress, the carping mother, the resentful sister who is emoluments by her acting sis as a PA and the slick, oily fiancé Vincent.
WHO did it? Only Jack can find out...
A quirky little case and a good story, really got into this one.
When Jack and Lizzie get engaged they are all set to spend a family Christmas together but then they get side tracked when Jack is called in as head of his investigative firm to check into the case of a missing necklace of a famous locks actress.
The stage is set, the distraught actress, the carping mother, the resentful sister who is emoluments by her acting sis as a PA and the slick, oily fiancé Vincent.
WHO did it? Only Jack can find out...
A quirky little case and a good story, really got into this one.
October 22, 2018
3 Stars
I purchased a copy of the novella Holiday Heist: A Celebrity Mystery: A Humorous Romantic Cozy Mystery (A Recipe For Disaster Mystery Book 2) by Zanna Mackenzie and this review was given freely.
Lizzie and Jack remain partners in love and mystery solving in this fast paced twisted story which takes place Christmas Eve into Christmas Day.
A short Holiday mystery with promise.
I purchased a copy of the novella Holiday Heist: A Celebrity Mystery: A Humorous Romantic Cozy Mystery (A Recipe For Disaster Mystery Book 2) by Zanna Mackenzie and this review was given freely.
Lizzie and Jack remain partners in love and mystery solving in this fast paced twisted story which takes place Christmas Eve into Christmas Day.
A short Holiday mystery with promise.
March 12, 2019
Turnabout
Lissie is enjoying her life on the farm and Jack has done as he mulled over in book one in this most delightful series and that was to open his own business solving one mystery at a time. This Christmas i'ts with his own private catwoman at his side. Step into the life of movie stars and thier crazy ideas. Pick up your copy of "Holliday Heist "today. Kat
Lissie is enjoying her life on the farm and Jack has done as he mulled over in book one in this most delightful series and that was to open his own business solving one mystery at a time. This Christmas i'ts with his own private catwoman at his side. Step into the life of movie stars and thier crazy ideas. Pick up your copy of "Holliday Heist "today. Kat
November 29, 2017
Holiday Heist was a cute, short story at about 70 pages. The rest of the book was an excerpt of book one of the series. The action was a little slow and the mystery wasn't very mysterious. But the character development was enjoyable.
December 4, 2017
Need a quick read to help you escape from reality? Then try this short romantic mystery - it will fill an hour or so and entertain you fully. I just might be in the market for more of Zanna’s books for future escapes this season. Also, I love the British setting.
December 23, 2017
Rounding up from 2 1/2 stars.
I liked the characters of the book fine but the whodunnit was not surprising. It was cute, short and somewhat entertaining but not a great mystery. Also had a few editing problems.
No sex. A few kisses. No violence or language.
I liked the characters of the book fine but the whodunnit was not surprising. It was cute, short and somewhat entertaining but not a great mystery. Also had a few editing problems.
No sex. A few kisses. No violence or language.
January 26, 2018
i read this book to fulfil the goal read a book about a heist. it was adverage at best. something i would expect from high school fiction. still for a good clean mystery for a preteen it was about right.
October 5, 2018
Enjoyable, I always enjoy these characters and I love that they work together instead of one of them saying oh its too dangerous for you Im a professional. I love that boy people can help each other out.
April 3, 2021
Holiday Heist
Christmas Eve brings a mystery solving crime for Jack. Can he solve the crime before Christmas Day, or will Jack and Lizzy miss celebrating Christmas with family and announcing their news. Another great read by Santa Mackenzie.
Christmas Eve brings a mystery solving crime for Jack. Can he solve the crime before Christmas Day, or will Jack and Lizzy miss celebrating Christmas with family and announcing their news. Another great read by Santa Mackenzie.
February 18, 2022
This was a very interesting story. I was surprised in the end to find out who really stole the necklace. I had thoughts on the issue, but then something came up to thwart my thoughts, I look forward to reading more stories by this author.
May 29, 2017
Waste of time.
June 19, 2017
Cute, light reading, the plot was a bit thin.
November 27, 2017
This is the first book I've read by this author. I enjoyed the story. It was shorter than I expected, but well written. I will forward to more by this author.
November 27, 2017
Clean fun quick holiday read. Well written. Rated G
December 2, 2017
Cute, clean - no offensive language, sexually explicit scenes, nor graphic violence -Christmas-themed mystery suitable for cozy mystery fans of all ages.
February 9, 2018
Not impressed
January 22, 2018
Fun cozy mystery with lots of twists and turns. Don't want to give anything away so I'll be brief and just say you've gotta read this one!
March 9, 2018
A Short Romantic Caper
The story was very short but the spelling was better. This story picks up where Murder on the Menu left off. It gives closure to both.
The story was very short but the spelling was better. This story picks up where Murder on the Menu left off. It gives closure to both.
March 28, 2018
Ok
This book was pretty much a typical cozy mystery, nothing special, not sure I'd read the next book in the series or not.
This book was pretty much a typical cozy mystery, nothing special, not sure I'd read the next book in the series or not.
June 25, 2019
Fun and entertaining
January 6, 2020
Very Short
The book was over before I really got into the story. Approximately 50 ℅ of the e-book was about other books. I will not but another book by this author.
The book was over before I really got into the story. Approximately 50 ℅ of the e-book was about other books. I will not but another book by this author.
April 23, 2020
Another great story from Zanna Mackenzie!
This is such a cute romantic cozy mystery story. More of what I have come to expect from Zanna Mackenzie. A clean, fun, light, and easy read.
This is such a cute romantic cozy mystery story. More of what I have come to expect from Zanna Mackenzie. A clean, fun, light, and easy read.
August 20, 2020
Celebrity detectives
I enjoy this series and it’s female point of view even if she isn’t the detective. This one has an interesting twist ending
I enjoy this series and it’s female point of view even if she isn’t the detective. This one has an interesting twist ending
December 17, 2021
Who stole the necklace and why??? An interesting twist!!! I enjoyed the story and recommend the book.
January 31, 2023
Cute cozy mystery fast read
February 9, 2024
A good short mystery!
March 13, 2024
Not A Complete Book
Where is the rest of the book? Very Annoying! Would not recommend this unfinished book. This is the first time this has happened to me.
Where is the rest of the book? Very Annoying! Would not recommend this unfinished book. This is the first time this has happened to me.
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