Bought-the-Farm Mysteries

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.