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Ivy Morgan #8
Wicked Winter
Happiness, joy and a proposal? Merry Christmas from Shadow Lake.
Jack Harker is a nervous wreck. He has big Christmas plans for his girlfriend Ivy Morgan, and they involve a ring and house renovations all at one time. First, he has to make sure they both make it through a tense holiday season, though.
For Ivy, things are less clear. She knows Jack is hiding something but can’t figure out exactly what. Her problems are only compounded by the fact that her parents have delayed their usual winter travel plans, her brother is a terrible liar, and she feels as if everyone is in on a secret that she can’t quite grasp.
Things go from bad to worse during a shopping outing when a masked robber is shot in the back by his partner and left to die in Ivy’s arms. Ivy is determined to find the truth behind the man’s actions, and even Jack can’t talk her down when determination and desperation clash.
Jack knows Ivy is incapable of letting it go so it’s his job to make sure she doesn’t trip over trouble she can’t find her way out of. In the end, hearts and minds will collide when Ivy realizes she already knows the answer … but has to survive to share the truth.
It’s a race to the finish line, with Jack trying to give Ivy the best holiday gift ever and Ivy trying to overcome her own fear and let him.
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but it might not end with a happy holiday if Jack and Ivy can’t put together the pieces of a murder in time for peace, joy … and forever.
Jack Harker is a nervous wreck. He has big Christmas plans for his girlfriend Ivy Morgan, and they involve a ring and house renovations all at one time. First, he has to make sure they both make it through a tense holiday season, though.
For Ivy, things are less clear. She knows Jack is hiding something but can’t figure out exactly what. Her problems are only compounded by the fact that her parents have delayed their usual winter travel plans, her brother is a terrible liar, and she feels as if everyone is in on a secret that she can’t quite grasp.
Things go from bad to worse during a shopping outing when a masked robber is shot in the back by his partner and left to die in Ivy’s arms. Ivy is determined to find the truth behind the man’s actions, and even Jack can’t talk her down when determination and desperation clash.
Jack knows Ivy is incapable of letting it go so it’s his job to make sure she doesn’t trip over trouble she can’t find her way out of. In the end, hearts and minds will collide when Ivy realizes she already knows the answer … but has to survive to share the truth.
It’s a race to the finish line, with Jack trying to give Ivy the best holiday gift ever and Ivy trying to overcome her own fear and let him.
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but it might not end with a happy holiday if Jack and Ivy can’t put together the pieces of a murder in time for peace, joy … and forever.
279 pages, ebook
First published April 3, 2017
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July 30, 2017
Ivy comes across as a whiny little spoiled brat for the first half of the book. It was disappointing. Spoiler alert: If she doesn't do some serious growing up, I give the upcoming marriage a year or two before it implodes.
Her attitude, while presumably supposed to be entertaining, was irritating and detracted from the plot.
Her attitude, while presumably supposed to be entertaining, was irritating and detracted from the plot.
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August 31, 2019
What a Christmas story
I honestly don't know how an author can make a series keep getting better. This was the sweetest Ivy Morgan book yet!! I can't wait to see how it gets better, and what's next for Ivy and Jack.
I honestly don't know how an author can make a series keep getting better. This was the sweetest Ivy Morgan book yet!! I can't wait to see how it gets better, and what's next for Ivy and Jack.
November 19, 2018
It is almost Christmas, and Ivy thinks Jack is hiding something, she just isn't sure what. But when she saves her mother in a mall and watches a man die things start to get a little crazy for her. She does what she can to move on, but she knows something is not right, and when she focuses on the secret Jack is hiding it may end up spoiling her Christmas.
This was another good book in this series. I loved how Jack was acting in this one, and I felt bad for Ivy at times, but I was also annoyed with her. I wish she just would have let it go, but she didn't. I was also really surprised that her "powers" didn't help her out much in this one.
I thought this one was really good, and I look forward to more now.
This was another good book in this series. I loved how Jack was acting in this one, and I felt bad for Ivy at times, but I was also annoyed with her. I wish she just would have let it go, but she didn't. I was also really surprised that her "powers" didn't help her out much in this one.
I thought this one was really good, and I look forward to more now.
October 15, 2019
Wicked Winter
Well we, the readers, finally reach the expected outcome. The mystery is adequate, however the characters are becoming increasingly unrealistic. Ivy is impractical in her stubbornness circumventing danger. Though Jack argues with Ivy, he bows to her tantrums with sugary diatribes. I hope the author works on mellowing out the characters, somewhat.
Well we, the readers, finally reach the expected outcome. The mystery is adequate, however the characters are becoming increasingly unrealistic. Ivy is impractical in her stubbornness circumventing danger. Though Jack argues with Ivy, he bows to her tantrums with sugary diatribes. I hope the author works on mellowing out the characters, somewhat.
October 3, 2020
I was really enjoying this series until it just started getting redundant. I have to agree with some other readers that I’m not seeing any personal growth happening with Ivy and Jack. I loved the first few books because Ivy was strong and independent. 8 books later she’s codependent and insecure. I think I’m done with this series.
January 21, 2020
Mistletoe and Ivy..
As Christmas approaches Jack elicits Max's help with his proposal plans for Ivy. Going all out Jack wants to make a grand gesture and surprise her with a complete refurbishment of the basement to give them a home big enough for their future family.
Luna takes Ivy for a day at the mall so the men can plan without interruption. Trouble has a way of finding Ivy; this time she's caught up in a shooting and one of the criminal gang is shot by another member and dies in Ivy's lap uttering one last word, "Mitchell", before he dies.
Ivy stumbles upon Jack's files, while she's trying to take her mind off the previous day's events and when he snaps about them being private gets herself in a knot over him having something to hide. Even with everyone pointing out that it's Christmas and they're all hiding gifts Ivy just can't let it go. Jack has just the solution to stop her in her tracks and tells her exactly what he was planning.. then warns her she's blown it and the proposal will have to wait until he can surprise her..
As the couple continue to torment each other over "the ring" the case moves closer to home and it seems that they're following Ivy. When a fire breaks out at the victims place of work and another body is found Jack and Brian are determined to finish it before the holidays begin.
Can they work it out and catch the gang? And most importantly will Ivy get her surprise proposal and ring on Christmas Day?
As Christmas approaches Jack elicits Max's help with his proposal plans for Ivy. Going all out Jack wants to make a grand gesture and surprise her with a complete refurbishment of the basement to give them a home big enough for their future family.
Luna takes Ivy for a day at the mall so the men can plan without interruption. Trouble has a way of finding Ivy; this time she's caught up in a shooting and one of the criminal gang is shot by another member and dies in Ivy's lap uttering one last word, "Mitchell", before he dies.
Ivy stumbles upon Jack's files, while she's trying to take her mind off the previous day's events and when he snaps about them being private gets herself in a knot over him having something to hide. Even with everyone pointing out that it's Christmas and they're all hiding gifts Ivy just can't let it go. Jack has just the solution to stop her in her tracks and tells her exactly what he was planning.. then warns her she's blown it and the proposal will have to wait until he can surprise her..
As the couple continue to torment each other over "the ring" the case moves closer to home and it seems that they're following Ivy. When a fire breaks out at the victims place of work and another body is found Jack and Brian are determined to finish it before the holidays begin.
Can they work it out and catch the gang? And most importantly will Ivy get her surprise proposal and ring on Christmas Day?
July 6, 2017
Wicked Winter
I love this series. One of the things that drew me in was a note from the author in the first book saying her witch abilities would grow over time. I love seeing something new come about with her abilities in each book. Ivy and Jack are a favorite book couple of mine. They are sweet and spicy. They love each other so much but still continue to fight when needed and always make up.
I'm usually good at spotting the "bad guys" in mystery books but this one took me by surprise. I figured out some of them but not all of them. I liked the surprise though.
I enjoyed seeing how much Ivy and Jack have grown as a couple, Ivy has gotten used to being in trouble but this time she always makes sure she has back up. I love that she's growing and letting Jack know when something possibly bad is happening. It saves some heartache for them both. Ivy's whole family is a hoot and I love getting to see them in every book. Max will always be my favorite! The relationship with her and Max is special and I love when they have scenes together!
Overall this is a great addition to the Ivy Morgan series and I can't wait for more to come! I am left with one question though, what did she get Jack for Christmas? 😂
I love this series. One of the things that drew me in was a note from the author in the first book saying her witch abilities would grow over time. I love seeing something new come about with her abilities in each book. Ivy and Jack are a favorite book couple of mine. They are sweet and spicy. They love each other so much but still continue to fight when needed and always make up.
I'm usually good at spotting the "bad guys" in mystery books but this one took me by surprise. I figured out some of them but not all of them. I liked the surprise though.
I enjoyed seeing how much Ivy and Jack have grown as a couple, Ivy has gotten used to being in trouble but this time she always makes sure she has back up. I love that she's growing and letting Jack know when something possibly bad is happening. It saves some heartache for them both. Ivy's whole family is a hoot and I love getting to see them in every book. Max will always be my favorite! The relationship with her and Max is special and I love when they have scenes together!
Overall this is a great addition to the Ivy Morgan series and I can't wait for more to come! I am left with one question though, what did she get Jack for Christmas? 😂
May 16, 2020
Jack has some special plans for Ivy this christmas. If she can keep from ruining it with her over thinking. Ivy and her mother are at the mall shopping when some armed robbers come through. One of them gets shot by he partner and he dies in Ivys arms.. Now it seems that Ivy has a mystery to solve along with trying to figure out what Jack might be hiding from her.
I do enjoy these books, but well it seems that even though we are on book 8, and they gotten through a visit from Jacks mom and sister that she still doesn't trust him. This ends up ruining Jacks Christmas surprise. Jack and Ivy also argue alot, especially when she has discovered a body and Jack tries to make her stay safe, and Ivy doesn't want to.. They are too very very stubborn people, who are extremly co-dependant.. I will continue to read the series and other books by Lily Harper Hart. I am loving the mysteries, and the characters like 90% of the time.
I do enjoy these books, but well it seems that even though we are on book 8, and they gotten through a visit from Jacks mom and sister that she still doesn't trust him. This ends up ruining Jacks Christmas surprise. Jack and Ivy also argue alot, especially when she has discovered a body and Jack tries to make her stay safe, and Ivy doesn't want to.. They are too very very stubborn people, who are extremly co-dependant.. I will continue to read the series and other books by Lily Harper Hart. I am loving the mysteries, and the characters like 90% of the time.
February 20, 2023
Entertaining paranormal cozy mystery series
This is an entertaining paranormal cozy mystery series. Spectacularly entertaining cast of characters and a great storyline. Abby Morgan is a young woman who Also happens to be a bit magical she does not like to call herself a witch but she is what she is. She’s experiencing and learning new things as she gets older and she lives in northern Michigan town and owns her own home a nursery and is in a relationship with her boyfriend Jack a local police detective. Her brother owns a lumberyard in the same town her mother and father live in town as well and her aunt owns a magic shop in a nearby town. Together a great cast of characters and ivy always find yourself in the middle of some weird tail or mystery going on in their area. Sometimes it gets her in trouble and eat or Jack or she gets her out of it. Always a great adventure and always an entertaining story. Check it out
This is an entertaining paranormal cozy mystery series. Spectacularly entertaining cast of characters and a great storyline. Abby Morgan is a young woman who Also happens to be a bit magical she does not like to call herself a witch but she is what she is. She’s experiencing and learning new things as she gets older and she lives in northern Michigan town and owns her own home a nursery and is in a relationship with her boyfriend Jack a local police detective. Her brother owns a lumberyard in the same town her mother and father live in town as well and her aunt owns a magic shop in a nearby town. Together a great cast of characters and ivy always find yourself in the middle of some weird tail or mystery going on in their area. Sometimes it gets her in trouble and eat or Jack or she gets her out of it. Always a great adventure and always an entertaining story. Check it out
July 4, 2017
Ivy and Jack are ready for a new adventure, with Christmas right around the corner Jack and his partner Brian are loving a slow time at the police station, Jack is excited to spend his first Christmas with Ivy he has special plans for the love of his life.
Ivy is a bit bored at this time of year the nursery is closed but she has Christmas to distract her and Ivy loves a good holiday she is extra excited this year with this being her and Jacks first Christmas together so it's time for some Christmas shopping.
Ivy really hates the mall but when her Mum asks her to go Christmas shopping how can she say no but boy in the end she wishes she did say no.............. Trouble has found Ivy again and Jack feels the need to save the day and wrap Ivy in cotton wool all at the same time ...lol
Another wonderfully delightful mystery.
Ivy is a bit bored at this time of year the nursery is closed but she has Christmas to distract her and Ivy loves a good holiday she is extra excited this year with this being her and Jacks first Christmas together so it's time for some Christmas shopping.
Ivy really hates the mall but when her Mum asks her to go Christmas shopping how can she say no but boy in the end she wishes she did say no.............. Trouble has found Ivy again and Jack feels the need to save the day and wrap Ivy in cotton wool all at the same time ...lol
Another wonderfully delightful mystery.
January 21, 2019
I tried. God knows I tried. I managed to slog through the first 7 books because my best friend gave them to me. However, there are problems with these books that are big and small. First, this powerful and strong woman becomes helpless when a man walks into her life AND they keep talking about her how strong she is while Jack tells her what to do. Perhaps, her strength is that she didn't use her magic to send him to another dimension.
Small but annoying, the grammar and word order of this book is terrible. Small but made me want to find Ms. Hart and shake her, the overuse of the same words with the wrong meanings, for example, scorched.
Small but annoying, the grammar and word order of this book is terrible. Small but made me want to find Ms. Hart and shake her, the overuse of the same words with the wrong meanings, for example, scorched.
January 24, 2024
What woman rags her boyfriend to death to propose? Ivy of course! If I was Jack, I'd take the ring back and never propose. These characters could be so great and have wonderful storylines if the author would just stop with the backstories. Just focus on the plot! No more eating in the bathtub and the constant need to be with each other. No person who is in law enforcement, no matter how small the town, let's the significant other go along with them on any task; it's just ridiculous in these stories. I'm about 3/4 of the way thru this book.
October 24, 2017
Is Ivy in trouble again?
Ivy always seems to be in some type of trouble, and this time is no different. Well, it may be a little different because this time she gets herself in her own trouble with Jack, but she also lands in trouble that isn't her fault. I love how Jack handles the problem with Ivy and I couldn't help but laugh through some of it. Definitely a good rainy afternoon read that will leave you with a smile on your face.
Ivy always seems to be in some type of trouble, and this time is no different. Well, it may be a little different because this time she gets herself in her own trouble with Jack, but she also lands in trouble that isn't her fault. I love how Jack handles the problem with Ivy and I couldn't help but laugh through some of it. Definitely a good rainy afternoon read that will leave you with a smile on your face.
July 5, 2017
The "Schmaltz Twins" are Back!! <3
Wicked Winter is an engaging mystery with lots of humor & sweet romance! I love the banter between Ivy & Jack, Ivy & her brother Max, & Max & Jack. I find myself either laughing out loud or saying aawwww. This is just such a fun series & this one is the best with its wonderful conclusion.
Wicked Winter is an engaging mystery with lots of humor & sweet romance! I love the banter between Ivy & Jack, Ivy & her brother Max, & Max & Jack. I find myself either laughing out loud or saying aawwww. This is just such a fun series & this one is the best with its wonderful conclusion.
December 12, 2018
Christmas is supposed to be fun,Right?? So What Happened?
Christmas is here but Ivy doesn’t want to go shopping with her Mother - it’s just a feeling that things aren’t quite the way they should be. When the shopping trip goes South for reals, Ivy makes things even worse by making a scene with Jack. That in turn causes so dire consequences.
Christmas is here but Ivy doesn’t want to go shopping with her Mother - it’s just a feeling that things aren’t quite the way they should be. When the shopping trip goes South for reals, Ivy makes things even worse by making a scene with Jack. That in turn causes so dire consequences.
November 28, 2021
Wicked Winter (An Morgan Mystery book 8
This is another winner. I highly recommend all her book and different series. All are great. I have read over 50 of her books and loved every one of them. I am even reading them again. They are over 5 years so I forget them and can read them again. Diana Romano
This is another winner. I highly recommend all her book and different series. All are great. I have read over 50 of her books and loved every one of them. I am even reading them again. They are over 5 years so I forget them and can read them again. Diana Romano
October 30, 2022
merry Christmas
This is going to be jack and ivy’s first Christmas and jack is so excited lol.. but of course something always comes before the good times.. Ivy is still trying to get jack to give her the ring, but jack is still holding out.. robbers murders the works come before the merry Christmas 🎄
This is going to be jack and ivy’s first Christmas and jack is so excited lol.. but of course something always comes before the good times.. Ivy is still trying to get jack to give her the ring, but jack is still holding out.. robbers murders the works come before the merry Christmas 🎄
February 20, 2024
It was ok.
Ivy was a little too whiny, spoiled and annoying. Everyone in the books are always telling her how strong she is but she comes off as insecure and naive. I'm going through the series but I'm really not enjoying Ivy too much. Jack, Max, and Felicity are a lot more interesting.
Ivy was a little too whiny, spoiled and annoying. Everyone in the books are always telling her how strong she is but she comes off as insecure and naive. I'm going through the series but I'm really not enjoying Ivy too much. Jack, Max, and Felicity are a lot more interesting.
July 5, 2017
Another fun read
The relationship for Ivy and Jack grows, and the couple grow as individuals as well. Mixed with another intriguing mystery that makes for another fun read in this series.
The relationship for Ivy and Jack grows, and the couple grow as individuals as well. Mixed with another intriguing mystery that makes for another fun read in this series.
July 8, 2017
Ivy Morgan mystery number eight.
Wicked winter is number eight in the series. Jack and Ivy are in another mystery. This book keeps you on the edge of your seat and A good love story. Can't wait for everyone to read it.
Wicked winter is number eight in the series. Jack and Ivy are in another mystery. This book keeps you on the edge of your seat and A good love story. Can't wait for everyone to read it.
July 12, 2017
Another great add to the series. This is what we've all been waiting for since book one! I was surprised at where this was going and it felt different from other books who try to do this kinda story line. So many great things to come next with the way it ended. Can't wait for the next.
July 16, 2017
The continuing tale of Ivy Morgan
A good story, only gave it a four because of the rehash going on, seemed like just trying to fill pages. Can recommend the book, it is fun if you skip over the repeated information.
A good story, only gave it a four because of the rehash going on, seemed like just trying to fill pages. Can recommend the book, it is fun if you skip over the repeated information.
July 20, 2017
About time
Ivy is maturing. Finally. There was a lot less whining and posturing in this one, which believe me, improved it a great deal. The mystery is a bit more engaging, though it could have been stronger.
Ivy is maturing. Finally. There was a lot less whining and posturing in this one, which believe me, improved it a great deal. The mystery is a bit more engaging, though it could have been stronger.
August 28, 2017
5 stars! This story was everything I wanted it to be, and the ending was just perfection. It was a good mix of sweet and snarky. The mystery was great, and the killer's identity caught me off guard. Looking forward to more!
September 7, 2017
LOL funny and full of heart, as are all the books in the series.
Enough drama to make it a complete story but not enough to make it depressing and dark. Like snowflake shaped marshmallows, light and sweet.
Enough drama to make it a complete story but not enough to make it depressing and dark. Like snowflake shaped marshmallows, light and sweet.
September 9, 2017
As always a sweet and sassy read
I really enjoy reading these book's, she has a way of telling a story that keeps you reading until the end. You can't help but fall in love with the characters she creates
I really enjoy reading these book's, she has a way of telling a story that keeps you reading until the end. You can't help but fall in love with the characters she creates
May 15, 2018
Very, very romantic
A little too romantic for my taste. I think I read the words "I love you" more times than there were pages in the book. I like a little romance or humor with my mysteries. But this time I felt it was more of a little mystery with my romance. It was a good mystery. If you love romance with a side of mystery, you will love this book.
A little too romantic for my taste. I think I read the words "I love you" more times than there were pages in the book. I like a little romance or humor with my mysteries. But this time I felt it was more of a little mystery with my romance. It was a good mystery. If you love romance with a side of mystery, you will love this book.
July 26, 2018
Clean good read!
Clean mystery without hard language fun mystery. Romance doesn't have to have sex gone into detail books are suppose to let the reader so the imagining not the author
Clean mystery without hard language fun mystery. Romance doesn't have to have sex gone into detail books are suppose to let the reader so the imagining not the author
March 26, 2019
Annoying but ok in the end
My goD I wanted to quit reading halfway through Ivy was so whiney. Guess I'm glad I finished it but it was a trial. What were you thinking? Hope the next is more readable because I was enjoying the series til this one.
My goD I wanted to quit reading halfway through Ivy was so whiney. Guess I'm glad I finished it but it was a trial. What were you thinking? Hope the next is more readable because I was enjoying the series til this one.
June 13, 2019
Spoilers!!! Omg!
Ok
I’m gonna
Give it
A little space
So no one
Gets
Offended.
Omfg. Wow. I teared up. This was just ... amazing.
The words were perfect. The end was perfect. It was sooo beautiful.
Ok
I’m gonna
Give it
A little space
So no one
Gets
Offended.
Omfg. Wow. I teared up. This was just ... amazing.
The words were perfect. The end was perfect. It was sooo beautiful.
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