Bought-the-Farm Mysteries Series

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.

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.

Turning a hobby farm into a country inn is a piece of cake compared to solving a murder. Ivy Galloway may not know an alpaca from a llama, but nothing’s going to stop her from pursuing her dream of opening a farm-themed inn in her hometown of Clover Grove. Not after what she went through to flee the big city with her brilliant rescue dog, Keats. When Keats finds someone pushing up daisies in Ivy's rye field, however, murder puts a blight on her plans to welcome guests. Worse, Ivy's high school boyfriend—now the chief of police—considers her a suspect. To clear her name, Ivy starts digging up clues. The former HR exec is no stranger to interviewing, and Keats is a dog who loves a job. Every step takes them closer to a secret that could rock her ambitions to the core and put her big, quirky family at risk. Solving the case is the only option... especially when the killer strikes even closer to home. Join novice hobby farmer Ivy Galloway and sheepdog Keats as they wrangle rescue animals and ruthless killers in the first book of this clean cozy mystery series for animal lovers. Bought-the-Farm Mysteries are perfect for readers who love heartwarming hilarity with a hint of homicide.

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.

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.

Rescuing this pup could bring her a whole new life… if it doesn’t kill her first. Ivy Galloway doesn’t know how desperate she is to escape the big city and her soul-sucking corporate career until she meets a sheepdog in need of rescue, too. Ivy has downsized so many staff that her boss calls her “the grim reaper” of HR but it’s the only job she’s known. It would take something huge to make her leave that behind. Or something small… like a pup in the wrong hands. Criminal hands. Enlisting her best friend, she confronts the dog’s deadbeat owner with logic, humor and professional courtesy. When her HR skills fall flat, however, conservative Ivy starts breaking the rules. The clever dog digs in to help by unearthing a chilling clue that could put his owner away for good. Can Ivy and the pup she loves evade a genuine grim reaper long enough to gain a new leash on life in the country? This short prequel to the laugh-out-loud Bought-the-Farm Mystery series is a page-turner for lovers of animals, humor and spunky amateur 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.

“I couldn't put these books down and am so excited that there are so many books in the series! I've definitely found a new favorite author.” ~ Amazon reviewer Join rookie sleuth, Ivy Galloway, and doggy detective, Keats, as they dig up dangerous secrets in quaint Clover Grove. You’ll fall in love with an incredible dog in this trio of fun, twisty mysteries. Now there’s a new cat in town, Percy the mischievous marmalade tabby, who has a unique skill set for crime-solving. The Runaway Farm "family" features the eccentric Galloway clan, an ecclectic group of friends, and an ever-expanding menagerie of quirky, lovable animals whose zany antics keep Ivy on her toes even more than the criminals. This 700-page collection of fast-paced and funny full-length Cozy Mysteries for animal lovers includes: Till the Cat Lady Sings: When someone gets their final cut at Ivy’s family’s new hair salon, she needs all hands—and paws—on deck to defend the Galloway name. Alpaca Lies: Can Ivy and the team figure out the steps before the killer strikes again? Twas the Bite Before Christmas: The crime-solving team needs to show this sad donkey the true meaning of Christmas… while taking down a killer. “Delightful. Fun easy read with quirky characters. Skilled writing leads you through the journey to find the killer managing to give you just enough to keep you guessing.” “This series just gets better and better. Each new book brings back old “friends” both humans and animals. The mysteries are interesting and not easily figured out. I love the humor interspersed with the mystery and look forward to the next book.” “If you like your cozies with smart quirky characters and even smarter animals, this is the series for you. Each book has a compelling story and will suck you in. I can’t wait for the next one!”

“Outstanding series! I tucked into these books and found a whole new set of friends. I couldn’t wait to read what the next book held and I was NEVER disappointed. Well written, entertaining and fun.” ~ Amazon reviewer Sweet life on the farm… it could get someone killed. When a disillusioned big city exec buys a hobby farm in her hometown, she plans to launch a cozy inn among adorable animals. The only hitch? In quaint Clover Grove, the good life comes with a side order of mayhem, mystery and murder. Ivy Galloway’s border collie is a certified canine genius. When she rescued Keats, the dog helped her put a killer behind bars, and when murder comes to Runaway Farm, he’s ready to do the same again. This dog loves a job and his eerily accurate intuition leads Ivy into some strange and dangerous places. The chief of police, AKA Chief Hottie, asks Ivy to play it safer, but these amateur sleuths aren’t easily deterred. With Keats’ sheepdog savvy and Ivy’s decades of experience in human resources, they become a skilled crime-solving team, alongside an inquisitive cat, eccentric animals and quirky friends. No matter how much dirt they dig up, one thing is certain… Ivy and Keats will keep rescuing each other all over again. More than 700 pages of pure cozy fun that will make you laugh and keep you guessing right to the very end! This collection contains the following titles: Dogcatcher in the Rye: Can newfound sleuthing skills help Ivy and her brilliant sheepdog stop a killer… before they’re targeted next? Dark Side of the Moo: When a guest turns up dead in a cow stall, Ivy and Keats try to find the bad apple on the HR team before the killer strikes again and Ivy is downsized… for good. A Streak of Bad Cluck: With everyone in a flap, can Ivy & Keats fly under the radar long enough to catch the killer?

“Outstanding series! I tucked into these books and found a whole new set of friends. I couldn’t wait to read what the next book held and I was NEVER disappointed. The books are well written, entertaining and fun.” ~ Amazon reviewer Hobby farming takes a back seat to crime-solving for Ivy and her clever team. There’s no end to the secrets for amateur sleuth, Ivy Galloway, and her canine and feline detectives in quaint Clover Grove. This nearly 800-page collection of fast-paced and funny full-length Cozy Mysteries for animal lovers includes: Swine and Punishment: A reality TV show puts stars in everyone’s eyes… until another dead body arrives. Runaway sow Wilma is the prime suspect, but has this temperamental diva been framed? Don’t Rock the Goat: Ivy is expecting kids, but when spring delivers another murder to Clover Grove, goat midwifery becomes the least of her problems. Can an ornery pickpocket goat outplay a heartless killer before the farm menagerie grows? Swan with the Wind: Jilly’s grandmother and a vicious swan have been accused of murder in a quirky gated retirement community down south. It’s time for Ivy, Jilly, Keats and Percy to take the road trip of a lifetime. Will the crime-solving team make it back to Runaway Farm alive? Praise for the Bought-the-Farm Series: “Another laugh-out-loud comedy by the talented Ellen Riggs… I laughed so much I cried and then I cried for real at the end so be ready with a tissue.” “Suspenseful and full of surprises!! Ellen is as much fun as Jana Deleon!" “Awesome from page one. I couldn’t put it down. The characters are fabulous and awesome. Loved the dog.”