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Ivy Malone Mysteries #5
Go, Ivy, Go!
Ivy Malone is back! This "invisible" LOL (little old lady) has been on the run, hiding out from the vengeful Braxtons, for almost three years now. With an unlikely propensity for getting tangled up in murder, and with the threat of the Braxtons always on her heels, they have not been dull years. Friend (boyfriend?) Mac MacPherson is usually around too, hints of marriage occasionally surfacing - but always sinking.
But Ivy's longing for home back in Missouri has been growing ever stronger. Now, with the Braxtons' interest in her apparently over, a letter offering to buy her house, and a sign from the Lord, she happily decides it's time to return home.
Mac, however, is less than happy about her decision. When she heads for Missouri, he goes a different direction, a parting with a dark finality.
Okay, fine. She can live without Mac, can't she? Once back on Madison Street, the area looks more rundown than when she left and her house a little shabby, but she's still so very glad to be home.
Until she discovers an unpleasant surprise in the upstairs bathtub, a surprise that makes her wonder if she misinterpreted the "sign" from the Lord, and maybe coming home was a big mistake. Because it definitely appears she has not been forgotten by the Braxtons after all.
But Ivy's longing for home back in Missouri has been growing ever stronger. Now, with the Braxtons' interest in her apparently over, a letter offering to buy her house, and a sign from the Lord, she happily decides it's time to return home.
Mac, however, is less than happy about her decision. When she heads for Missouri, he goes a different direction, a parting with a dark finality.
Okay, fine. She can live without Mac, can't she? Once back on Madison Street, the area looks more rundown than when she left and her house a little shabby, but she's still so very glad to be home.
Until she discovers an unpleasant surprise in the upstairs bathtub, a surprise that makes her wonder if she misinterpreted the "sign" from the Lord, and maybe coming home was a big mistake. Because it definitely appears she has not been forgotten by the Braxtons after all.
267 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 27, 2015
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December 28, 2017
An awesome ending waiting on a new beginning
I have now finished the Ivy Malone series and I completely enjoyed each one. Ivy is funny, adventurous and full of spunk. These books always make me laugh out loud. This is a great conclusion to the Braxton threat and I look forward to the Mac & Ivy mysteries.
I have now finished the Ivy Malone series and I completely enjoyed each one. Ivy is funny, adventurous and full of spunk. These books always make me laugh out loud. This is a great conclusion to the Braxton threat and I look forward to the Mac & Ivy mysteries.
December 20, 2018
Another wonderful cozy mystery by Lorena McCourtney! This is the final story in the Braxton family vs Ivy Malone. And was there any doubt about who would prevail? Still the story is filled with twists and turns that left me guessing to the end! And who but Ivy Malone could return to her home after years on the run only to find a body in her bathtub??? A story filled with true emotion and quirky characters and puzzle after puzzle and of course, ROMANCE! Mac finds he can't do without his "ivy" fix. Highly recommend this whole series and the next one--The Mac and Ivy Mysteries!
June 19, 2023
I love this series and was delighted to recently discover I had never read the final book in the series. Think Miss Marple or Angela Lansbury with lots more humor sprinkled throughout the story. I look forward to starting the Mac and Ivy series next.
June 16, 2015
I was thrilled to discover that Lorena McCourrtney had penned another Ivy Malone mystery. I LOVE this character! Ivy Malone is smart and savvy, old-fashioned in a charming sort of way, and a great amateur sleuth. Good thing that, because she seems to have a penchant for stumbling on dead bodies. With her "mutant curiosity gene" she cannot walk away from these challenges, and her antics in solving crime are often hilarious.
In this 5th mystery, she is still being chased by the Braxton family, a nefarious brood of do-baders who somehow manage to hunt her down and turn up at inopportune times. Even after she bought a motorhome and took off traveling around the country, the danger from the Braxtons continued. This family holds grudges for a very long time.
Aided by her long-time love interest, Mac McPherson, Ivy bumbles through clue-finding with the doggedness of a blood-hound. No matter that the authorities treat her as if she's a bit off her rocker. Ivy perseveres. Oh, and did I mention Ivy is in her 70s?
She's not your typical old lady, though. And this adventure did not disappoint. Matter of fact, I'll probably read it again.
In this 5th mystery, she is still being chased by the Braxton family, a nefarious brood of do-baders who somehow manage to hunt her down and turn up at inopportune times. Even after she bought a motorhome and took off traveling around the country, the danger from the Braxtons continued. This family holds grudges for a very long time.
Aided by her long-time love interest, Mac McPherson, Ivy bumbles through clue-finding with the doggedness of a blood-hound. No matter that the authorities treat her as if she's a bit off her rocker. Ivy perseveres. Oh, and did I mention Ivy is in her 70s?
She's not your typical old lady, though. And this adventure did not disappoint. Matter of fact, I'll probably read it again.
June 23, 2015
I love Ivy Malone
There is something about these Ivy books that I find totally mesmerizing. Despite the incredible situations that Ivy always falls into, she is so very real that you feel like you could sit down and talk to her about anything. With the happy ending of this book, I fear the Ivy stories are at an end and if so I am really going to miss her.
There is something about these Ivy books that I find totally mesmerizing. Despite the incredible situations that Ivy always falls into, she is so very real that you feel like you could sit down and talk to her about anything. With the happy ending of this book, I fear the Ivy stories are at an end and if so I am really going to miss her.
July 29, 2015
Another great Ivy Malone mystery. Loose ends were finally wrapped up to a satisfying conclusion. I am looking forward to Ivy and Mac mysteries that were teased at the back of the book.
July 12, 2016
I love LOLs! (Little Old Ladies)!
April 30, 2022
I started this series a couple of years ago, but never got around to this one until now. I absolutely loved Invisible (#1). The next few I enjoyed fine, but this is my second favorite. I giggled quite a few times. I had had a rough few days and wanted something to cheer me up, and this book hit the spot by lifting my mood and feeling like a nice hug. I do love the main character Ivy, her thoughtfulness and resourcefulness and especially her inner commentary. And in this one, the temporary tattoos had me rolling.
This was a good book to relax with. And laugh with. I do love books that make me laugh.
This was a good book to relax with. And laugh with. I do love books that make me laugh.
May 29, 2021
Ivy does it again!
I have enjoyed all the Ivy Malone books. They are such a nice break from heavier reading. Ivy is an unlikely heroine and describes herself as a LOL (little old lady) who just happens to stumble onto crimes that she solves - sometimes with the help of friends, especially her favorite guy Mac. These books are fun! She is often guided to do things through messages she feels are from her Lord. She has deep faith and shares it gently with those she meets. I hope there will be more of her adventures to read.
I have enjoyed all the Ivy Malone books. They are such a nice break from heavier reading. Ivy is an unlikely heroine and describes herself as a LOL (little old lady) who just happens to stumble onto crimes that she solves - sometimes with the help of friends, especially her favorite guy Mac. These books are fun! She is often guided to do things through messages she feels are from her Lord. She has deep faith and shares it gently with those she meets. I hope there will be more of her adventures to read.
December 15, 2017
Clever Ending
I followed Ivy through 5 novels and enjoyed the journey as she attempted to solve murders without becoming a victim herself. The characters are well described and you become part of the adventure. However the last chapter is not developed well. It just placed the 2 main characters in a small town and you don't know what Ivy and her fellow will do next. So the ending was a downer.
I followed Ivy through 5 novels and enjoyed the journey as she attempted to solve murders without becoming a victim herself. The characters are well described and you become part of the adventure. However the last chapter is not developed well. It just placed the 2 main characters in a small town and you don't know what Ivy and her fellow will do next. So the ending was a downer.
August 5, 2020
I had read the other books in this series & thought the author was leaving Ivy stranded, & wasn't adding any more to the series. But I suddenly discovered she did add another volume after almost 10 years! This has some of the funniest lines that made me LOL--that was laugh out loud, not little old lady 😊 In the end, it looks as if this series has morphed into a new series--Mac & Ivy! Hoping to find that series to see if they are as good together as Ivy was on her own.
April 2, 2021
So Fun...
If you want to laugh out loud and enjoy a good read this is the book for you. It is the last of the series and now it is time to move on to the Mac ‘n Ivy Series. They are a continuation of this series and I hope just as funny.
This book finds Ivy still running from the Braxton’s and their desire to kill her or wait did they kill her and forgot to tell Ivy they had?? Yes, you read that right. Clean fun laugh a minute read.
If you want to laugh out loud and enjoy a good read this is the book for you. It is the last of the series and now it is time to move on to the Mac ‘n Ivy Series. They are a continuation of this series and I hope just as funny.
This book finds Ivy still running from the Braxton’s and their desire to kill her or wait did they kill her and forgot to tell Ivy they had?? Yes, you read that right. Clean fun laugh a minute read.
May 11, 2017
Stubborn once again
Very entertaining but find it unbelievable that anyone would stay in a place multiple people are trying to kill you in. And if they are so clever as to quickly find you, they would repeatedly fail. The Lord is indeed on our side, but whenever we blatantly disregard inspiration, there are consequences. That being said, great characters to get attached to.
Very entertaining but find it unbelievable that anyone would stay in a place multiple people are trying to kill you in. And if they are so clever as to quickly find you, they would repeatedly fail. The Lord is indeed on our side, but whenever we blatantly disregard inspiration, there are consequences. That being said, great characters to get attached to.
January 26, 2021
I have given five stars to all the books in this series, but "Go, Ivy," Go was my favorite. It was funny in places and scary in places, but not enough to raise my blood pressure. Even though the series is ended with this book, Ivy's story continues in the "Mac 'n' Ivy Mysteries" series. I am looking forward to it.
January 28, 2023
I found this book in the series a little more sloppily written but it was still 3.5 stars. A better editting job would have given it a four star rating.
But all in all, this was one of my favourite series! I would give the entire series a four star rating! Am so thrilled that I can move on to Ivy and Mac...
But all in all, this was one of my favourite series! I would give the entire series a four star rating! Am so thrilled that I can move on to Ivy and Mac...
January 3, 2021
I read the other four books a few years ago and wanted to know how the series ended. I don't remember the other books being so slow and repetitive. Anyway, it was an easy and short read so I'm happy I gave it a go.
April 21, 2022
Nice end to the series!
A dead body, new friends, and a happy ever after. A great ending to the Ivy Malone mysteries. . I'm looking forward re d to reading the Mac & Ivy mysteries next!
A dead body, new friends, and a happy ever after. A great ending to the Ivy Malone mysteries. . I'm looking forward re d to reading the Mac & Ivy mysteries next!
February 1, 2025
So satisfying! Pulls it all together for Ivy ❤️
For Ivy fans this is a great wrap up with plenty of twists and turns. Old friends revisited and the deadly Braxton clan en force. Recommend.
For Ivy fans this is a great wrap up with plenty of twists and turns. Old friends revisited and the deadly Braxton clan en force. Recommend.
July 29, 2017
Awesome!
Fun satisfying lovely story, a perfect end to this series. What's next? I am sure it will be fabulously engrossing!
Fun satisfying lovely story, a perfect end to this series. What's next? I am sure it will be fabulously engrossing!
June 28, 2019
A fun series!
July 21, 2019
This was such a good series of mysteries. I enjoyed every one of them. They all held your interest and kept you guessing. Loved them all.
August 6, 2019
Sorry to End
I have enjoyed this series. I am going to read more of Lorena's books. They have everything; mystery,romance,humor,and inspiration and faith.
I have enjoyed this series. I am going to read more of Lorena's books. They have everything; mystery,romance,humor,and inspiration and faith.
November 3, 2019
Gotta love Ivy
A book hard to put down. I finished it in one day. Being of the older generation, I can identify with Ivy. Thankfully not with the dead bodies that find her.
A book hard to put down. I finished it in one day. Being of the older generation, I can identify with Ivy. Thankfully not with the dead bodies that find her.
August 20, 2020
Awesome!!!
This book has mystery from beginning to end. Lorena did such a great job with the books. These stories are great for all ages
This book has mystery from beginning to end. Lorena did such a great job with the books. These stories are great for all ages
January 3, 2021
I LOVE these LOL books! Ivy Malone books are a hoot and a half! Hurry up and write more!
June 1, 2022
This was a satisfying conclusion to the Ivy Malone Mystery series.
September 6, 2023
This was the best book in the series! They just got better and better!
November 4, 2023
A great series
I loved reading this series. Ivy was quite entertaining. I laughed many times and was also worried about the predicaments she got into.
I loved reading this series. Ivy was quite entertaining. I laughed many times and was also worried about the predicaments she got into.
June 30, 2024
Ivy is back and mixed up in trouble again. Have really enjoyed this series. Wish there were more to read. Liked Ivy and how she helped solve the crimes.
April 26, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed this last book of the Ivy Malone Mystery series. It was easy to read and very entertaining. Sometimes I just like an easy read, when I need to relax. I love the ending.
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