Murder With a Swirl of Blueberry

Ivy Clark #7

by Kristy T Dixon

A county fair, an ex-boyfriend, and a killer on the loose—life is never boring for Ivy.

When Ivy signs up to sell her famous cheesecake at the county fair, she expects a fun, if hectic, week. Things quickly take a turn when her ex-boyfriend—whom she dated for a grand total of three weeks—shows up, begging for another chance.

When a deputy is murdered at Ivy’s booth, it sends shockwaves through the fairgrounds. Worse, Ivy suspects the real target might have been Jett, her current beau, and the killer got the wrong person.

Now, with time running out and danger lurking in every corner, Ivy must unmask the killer before they strike again—and make sure Jett isn’t next on their list.

Genres: Cozy Mystery, Mystery

171 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 1, 2025

Reviews

[Ebony | whatebonyreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far, I’ve read 7 of the 12 books in the Ivy Clark Mystery series, and although I didn’t finish the 8th, I’ve really enjoyed the series thus far. I think the reason I enjoy this series so much is that Ivy reminds me of a young Jessica Fletcher.

In this latest adventure, the town comes alive with a fair, and as always, things take a turn for the worse when someone ends up dead. Now Ivy is curious whether her ex-boyfriend, Hanon, or a seemingly solitary townsman named Bill, might be involved.

With her trusty older BFF Boyd, her cafe manager Jose, and her town sheriff boyfriend Jett by her side, she works to solve the case.

These stories are an easy escape when I need a break from heavier reads. I love going on these adventures with the characters. If you’re a fan of cozy mysteries, these books will be a great addition to your TBR.

[Susan Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love is definitely in the air in this installment, with Ivy and Jett officially announcing their relationship and setting the tone for even more romantic pairings at the diner. Amid the blossoming connections, there’s also a compelling murder mystery that keeps the story moving at a brisk pace.

The combination of romance and intrigue makes this book especially engaging. The diner setting adds a cozy charm, while the unfolding mystery keeps you guessing. It’s a quick, captivating read that’s hard to put down and leaves you eager for more.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and fast paced mystery!

I am enjoying the characters in this series. Kristy keeps me guessing about the plot. I hope there are more books to come so we can explore the different characters’ stories.

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun as always

Another great addition to this series! I'm glad there was a little more of Ivy, Jose, and Boyd together. The reason for the murder was pretty weak but it was still a very enjoyable read

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

A tasty treat from Ivy and friends, this time from the fair. There are more suspects than usual, including an ex-boyfriend.

[Goldie Fishbaum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Which a fun ride. I thought for sure I knew who the killer was but….nope. I loved this series and I hope there will be more installments.

[Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy, fun read! Love this new to me Author I’ve found!

[Donna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ivy is content with her diner but takes on the task at a fair where one of the deputies is murdered. She helps her boyfriend Sheriff Jett apprehend the killer after some misdirection

[Vivian Oleen]

Fun, escapist series with quirky characters. Good mysteries, too.

[kim r lucas · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great book

Mystery at every turn. Made me to not put it down. I couldn’t figure out who or why they did it.

[Marisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Tracie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was such a fun cozy mystery. Kristy Dixon writes pretty good banter and her protagonist, Ivy Clark is very likable. If you enjoy a good palate cleansing cozy, give this one a try.