Bought-the-Farm Mysteries

When Ivy Galloway's sheepdog sniffs out a corpse in her rye field, the brand new hobby farm innkeeper must trade fresh pies for clues and clear her name in Clover Grove.Turning a hobby farm into a country inn sounded rustic-chic… until murder plowed through the rye.Fleeing big-city burnout, Ivy is determined to open Runaway Farm & Inn, even if she can't tell the difference between an alpaca and a llama. But the grand opening gets shelved when the local police chief-her former high school sweetheart-pegs her as Suspect #1.Armed with HR-honed interview skills and a border collie who lives to work, Ivy digs for answers among quirky relatives, runaway rescue animals, and a bumper crop of secrets. Meanwhile, the killer closes in on her beloved new home.Saddle up for:A clever canine sidekick with one blue eyeA small-town farm full of mischief-and baby goatsClean, laugh-out-loud sleuthing with recipes & rescue animalsPerfect for fans of Steve Higgs' Albert Smith Culinary Capers and Cindy Bell's Little Leaf Creek Mysteries, Book 1 of the Bought-the-Farm Mysteries delivers heartwarming hilarity with a hint of homicide.

Sweet life on the farm turns sour when a guest mooves on to greener pastures. Permanently.Ivy was happy to put her old life at Flordale Corporation behind her, but with a recent murder tarnishing her new inn's reputation she can't afford to be choosy about paying guests. So when her former teammates from HR ask to hold their retreat at Runaway Farm and Inn, she throws down the welcome mat.When a guest turns up dead in the cow stall, it's a terrible shock. The cows are initially on the hook for the crime, but Ivy knows her girls too well to buy that. But if the cows aren't to blame, it means the killer is continuing to enjoy Ivy's hospitality and everything bucolic Clover Grove has to offer.At first Ivy agrees to stay out of the investigation at the police chief's request. When a family member becomes a suspect, however, she jumps into action with Keats, her know-it-all border collie, and Jilly, her best friend.Will they be able to find the bad apple on the Flordale HR team before the killer strikes again and Ivy is downsized… for good?Another fun page-turner in a heartwarming series that's perfect for animal lovers who dream about buying the farm.Includes delicious recipes!

Are there some mysteries only a clever cat can solve?There's a handsome new guy at Runaway Farm and Keats isn't happy about the competition. The bossy border collie wants to be Ivy's one-and-only partner in crime-solving. Cats are unwelcome here.When a curmudgeonly cat-sitter targets Ivy with slanderous claims, however, a curious cat may be exactly what's needed to help sort out the truth from the lies. And when a Clover Grove resident gets their final cut in her family's new salon, Ivy needs all hands-and paws-on deck to defend the Galloway name.The ginger feline won't take no for an answer anyway. Not from Ivy, not from Keats. He's determined to join the murder investigation and it turns out there are people to see and places to go that elude even the most ambitious canine. Can the furry rivals make peace in time to save Ivy from another stinking murderer in farm country?Till the Cat Lady Sings is purrrfect for animal cozy mystery readers who love face-paced adventure, laugh-out-loud humor and characters who feel like family.

Are there some mysteries only a clever cat can solve?There's a handsome new guy at Runaway Farm and Keats isn't happy about the competition. The bossy border collie wants to be Ivy's one-and-only partner in crime-solving. Cats are unwelcome here.When a curmudgeonly cat-sitter targets Ivy with slanderous claims, however, a curious cat may be exactly what's needed to help sort out the truth from the lies. And when a Clover Grove resident gets their final cut in her family's new salon, Ivy needs all hands-and paws-on deck to defend the Galloway name.The ginger feline won't take no for an answer anyway. Not from Ivy, not from Keats. He's determined to join the murder investigation and it turns out there are people to see and places to go that elude even the most ambitious canine. Can the furry rivals make peace in time to save Ivy from another stinking murderer in farm country?Till the Cat Lady Sings is purrrfect for animal cozy mystery readers who love face-paced adventure, laugh-out-loud humor and characters who feel like family.

Can a dancing alpaca waltz her way out of a murder allegation and go toe-to-toe with the real killer?Alvina, the alpaca, is the most popular rescue animal at Runaway Farm. Her passion for dancing with handsome men has created a cult-like following.When an equally popular ballroom dance instructor brings his troupe to stay in Clover Grove, it starts a craze that ends in a well-choreographed murder.The crime is just the beginning for innkeeper, hobby farmer and amateur sleuth, Ivy Galloway, and her brilliant sheepdog, Keats. As things get wild and woolly around town, her talented team tangos for their very lives. Can they figure out all the steps before the killer strikes again?Laugh out loud with the heartwarming and suspenseful Bought-the-Farm cozy mystery series for animal lovers.

A caroling donkey arrives in Clover Grove before Christmas with tidings of a new murder.Stray rescue animals are business as usual for hobby farmer Ivy, and her sheepdog, Keats. Misfits blend seamlessly into the menagerie and the more the merrier.When a mouthy, grieving donkey demands room at the inn right before Christmas, however, Ivy bites off more than she can chew. He's got a message that's far from festive and he won't stop singing the blues till she figures out his secret.Someone in town won't live to see another Christmas, and Ivy, Keats and the crime-solving crew will need to work fast if there's any hope of making their first country yuletide bright. Or even making it out alive.Can they show this sad donkey the true meaning of Christmas while taking down a killer?The next book in the Bought-the-Farm series will make you laugh out loud and keep you up all night reading. Perfect for lovers of cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths and clever animals.

Ivy's sly sow is perfectly capable of murder … but has this pig been framed?Wilma has been voted "most likely to kill" among Runaway Farm's feisty menagerie. The huge sow is light on her feet, smarter than she looks, and starving for freedom.When Wilma goes on the lam again, she roots up terrible trouble. There's another dead body in Clover Grove, and the pig is the prime suspect. Meanwhile a reality TV show has arrived in town and the cast and crew are getting way too close for Ivy's comfort.There's no love lost between sleuthing sheepdog, Keats, and the formidable hog. But if one of his charges is unfairly targeted, he'll put his smarts and heart on the line to help Ivy get to the bottom of the muddy mess.Can the farm's crime-solving team sort out this slippery mystery before someone else dies?The next book in the Bought-the-Farm Mystery Series is a perfect page-turner for lovers of animals, cozy mysteries and funny, spunky aspiring sleuths.

Spring has sprung in Clover Grove and Ivy is expecting baby goats... and old ghosts.When rescuers drop off a trio of pregnant goats at Runaway Farm they also deliver the promise of renewal and fun. Instead, the arrival of a ghost from Ivy's past coincides with another murder in quaint Clover Grove. Learning about goat midwifery becomes the least of her problems.An ornery pickpocket goat makes a good addition to the crime-solving "farm family." Will that be enough to outplay a heartless killer before the onslaught of kids arrives? Or will someone else die as the menagerie grows?The next book in the Bought-the-Farm Mystery Series is a perfect page-turner for lovers of animals, cozy mysteries and funny, spunky aspiring sleuths.

Inside this gorgeous swan is an ugly duckling just waiting to get out.Family. Can't live with them, can't let them be wrongly accused of murder. At least, that's how it works for Ivy and the Galloway clan. Now her best friend, Jilly Blackwood, is in a similar bind.Jilly hasn't seen her grandmother since feathers flew in a family feud years ago. That suited Jilly just fine because her true family-the one she found in Clover Grove-is more than enough.But when Gran calls from her retirement community asking for help, Jilly can't say no. Someone has died under suspicious circumstances and neighbors are blaming either the vicious swan that just moved in ... or Jilly's grandmother. Gran may be quirky, but Jilly knows she's not capable of murder.It's time for Ivy, Keats and Percy to join Jilly on the road trip of a lifetime. Will the crime-solving team make it back to Runaway Farm alive?Join hobby farmer Ivy Galloway and her brilliant sheepdog, Keats, as they wrangle rescue animals and ruthless killers in this lighthearted cozy mystery series for animal lovers. If you enjoy a little magic with your mysteries, Ellen Riggs is also the author of the Mystic Mutt Mystery series.

A tiny horse with big ambitions. A deathbed promise with a deadline. What could go wrong?Clippers, the miniature horse, came as a package deal with Bocelli, the singing donkey. The two rescue animals have been inseparable buddies at Runaway Farm ever since.Now, the talented horse is ready to use his special gifts and train to become a service animal. As he heads into the world pulling Ivy and Bocelli behind, they step into a disastrous dung heap of drama.Ivy already has her hands full figuring out the truth behind a deathbed confession about an old murder, and the police are focusing on a new one. The farm's crime-solving team is used to tricky cases, but is this the one where they get utterly trampled?Join newbie hobby farmer Ivy Galloway and brilliant sheepdog Keats as they wrangle rescue animals and ruthless killers in this cozy mystery series for animal lovers. Bought-the-Farm Mysteries are perfect for readers who love heartwarming hilarity with a hint of homicide.

A songbird holds the key to a mystery that's foiled lesser sleuths than this sheepdog Sherlock.An antique birdcage attracts a winged visitor singing sad songs of small-town wrongs.Ivy and Jilly follow a colorful feathered friend to uncover a mysterious stash of love letters. While planning for Jilly's upcoming wedding, they commit to finding the lovelorn couple, stumbling from one crisis to another as villains old and new try to foil them in their mission.Will they be able to figure out the story behind the bird's gorgeous tune before it flies… and someone else dies?The next book in the Bought-the-Farm Mystery Series is a perfect page-turner for lovers of animals and funny, spunky amateur sleuths.

Murder and marriage make an unexpected match when trouble hops into a wedding.Jilly's wedding is only days away and the last thing bridesmaid Ivy needs is a bunny problem. Scratch that. The last thing she needs is a murder problem.Yet when a ravenous rabbit colony takes over Clover Grove's cemetery and a noted garden enthusiast ends up with a permanent plot of her own, Ivy has no choice but to shift her attention from bouquets to bodies.With a killer at large, the mayor threatens to call off the orchard wedding. Can Ivy and crew solve the mystery in time for Jilly and Asher to say "I do"?The next book in the Bought-the-Farm Mystery Series is a perfect page-turner for lovers of animals and funny, spunky amateur sleuths.

Someone's life depends on a parrot's saucy secrets.Ivy has always wanted to meet Hannah Pemberton, the first owner of Runaway Farm and a generous patron of animal causes. When Hannah arrives at the farm unexpectedly, however, it's anything but a joyful occasion.Duncan, the chatty parrot Hannah left in her aunt's care, has flown the coop. What's more, her aunt is in serious trouble.Hannah has helped Ivy with many a tricky situation and it's time to return the favor. Solving the mystery takes them deep into the world of bird enthusiasts. Is Hannah's aunt the victim of a terrible crime... or the perpetrator? Only the saucy secrets of a winged wisecracker can help the team get answers before someone else flies.The next book in the Bought-the-Farm Mystery Series is a perfect page-turner for lovers of animals and funny, spunky amateur sleuths.

An unexpected family reunion unleashes a dangerous mystery.Ivy has always wondered how sheepdog Keats became such an incredible companion and sleuth. When her beloved dog's breeder tracks them down, she finally gets the chance to find out.The family reunion isn't all bliss, however. Keats' sister, another talented border collie, has been dog-napped in nearby Thistledown.The team leaps to the rescue, but the deeper they dig, the more complicated the story becomes. Could the dog's disappearance be linked to a crime in Clover Grove?Either way, rescuing Keats' savvy sheepdog sister is priority number one. Ivy and Keats may end up in a terrible bind, but family always comes through.The next book in the Bought-the-Farm Mystery Series is a perfect page-turner for lovers of animals and funny, spunky amateur sleuths.

A cunning canine crime-solver meets a sly fox with an ax to grind.Ivy has never been a fan of the dense woods surrounding her quaint hometown of Clover Grove. When a forestry crew arrives to thin out the trees, however, sunlight exposes dark secrets.Winter is an odd time to start building a dream home, and it turns into a nightmare when someone is cut down in their prime. Upheaval on the police force only complicates matters more.Ivy, Keats and the crew never shy away from complications, and they're determined to outfox a wily adversary before the ax falls again.The next book in the Bought-the-Farm Mystery Series is a perfect page-turner for lovers of animals and funny, spunky amateur sleuths.

A flock of woolly crime-spotters never sheep on the job.An eco-friendly business using sheep to mow lawns isn't on Ivy's radar but she can't resist supporting her twin nephews' new venture. Sheep are the easiest of her livestock to manage, especially with canine herding specialist Keats at the helm.When the crew lands a prestigious gig, grass becomes a mere appetizer for these busy ruminants and murder the main dish.Someone has fallen on the wrong side of the baa, leaving the twins on the hook. Can Ivy, Keats and the gang take a sheep of faith to keep Clover Grove safe?The next book in the Bought-the-Farm Mystery Series is a perfect page-turner for lovers of animals and funny, spunky amateur sleuths.

Escaped animals, a wedding gone awry, and a groom who took his final vows too soon.Ivy Galloway thought planning her wedding to police chief Kellan Harper would be her biggest challenge. But when residents break free from a local zoo, her knack for animal rescue is called into action. As if wrangling kangaroos and livestock weren't enough, Ivy's dream wedding venue turns into a crime scene when a groom meets a most untimely end.With wedding bells on hold, Ivy and Kellan dive into the investigation. The zoo, famous for its intriguing exhibits and picturesque wedding receptions, hides secrets as wild as its inhabitants. As suspects multiply faster than rabbits, Ivy's sleuthing smarts and Keats' keen nose for trouble lead them on a trail of clues.Can Ivy untangle the web of lies and bring the killer to justice before her own wedding plans crash and burn? Join Ivy, Keats and the quirky Clover Grove community in a heartwarming, hilarious mystery where love, laughter, and larceny collide.Till Death Zoo Us Part is a fun-filled addition to the Bought-the-Farm Mystery series, perfect for animal lovers and cozy mystery fans.

Murder doesn't take a holiday... and neither does this amateur sleuth.Ivy's border collie loathes his winter parka, but he loves a good crime scene. When Keats sniffs out a body behind the museum, the town's cozy preparations for the Clover Grove Christmas tree lighting grind to a halt. The victim is the town's prickliest docent, and a priceless antique sleigh is missing. Worse, a stray Shetland pony is the only witness.Now, feline sidekick Percy is finding clues in the taxidermy exhibit, and Keats is herding suspects through the snow. But the police have their eyes on the wrong person: Ivy's sister, Iris. To save Iris from spending Christmas in a cell, Ivy must decode the pony's secrets and outsmart a killer who's threatening to turn her winter wonderland into a graveyard. Can Ivy and her menagerie leash the culprit before the town's festivities go up in flames?Join the investigation in One Horse Open Slay, a humorous cozy mystery featuring animal sidekicks and an amateur sleuth.