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Bought-the-Farm Mystery #4
Till the Cat Lady Sings
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.
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.
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First published August 9, 2020
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August 30, 2020
This cozy mystery series keeps getting better and better! The tight community and friends and importance of animals. I live the the friendships and the antics. The Who dun it murder is always a treat!
I always feel good reading and after.
Runaway Farm and Keats are a Hoot! Add in Ivy’s crazy family and have tons to smile and crack up at.
Seriously want to move there
I always feel good reading and after.
Runaway Farm and Keats are a Hoot! Add in Ivy’s crazy family and have tons to smile and crack up at.
Seriously want to move there
March 22, 2021
Ivy Keats a border collie with one blue eye and brown eye have side kick named Percy a Marmade orange cat. If your book 3 you will see how the came along. Book 4 is Ivy mom Dahilia and Iris one of 4 of Ivy sisters are opening a salon shop Bloomers. The opening night this woman named Portia ( a cat lady) accused Ivy that she does not know how to take care of animals on her farm or her dog and cat properly. Portia said she getting a petition to get them taken away. Ivy mom Daiahlia threatens Portia. Then Familia see Portia dead in Bloomers. Kellan (the police officer) said that Ivy was his girlfriend. Ivy knew him along time ago. Ivy broke Kellan heart. She went on dates with him now but she did not think would call her his girlfriend. This one a good one too. Edna the neighbor of Ivy and Jilly farm is becoming very different in a good way.Love these books
July 25, 2025
Per una volta il crimine non avviene a Runaway Farm, ma nella bella cittadina, in particolare a Bloomers, nuovo negozio di parrucchiere e barbieri della mamma di Ivy.
Incontreremo gatti rapiti, un omicidio, una famiglia che affronta il dolore della scomparsa da anni; ma anche un avvicinamento nella nostra coppia preferita e anche in quella secondaria.
Nuove avventure e tanto gossip.
Non ho saputo individuare il colpevole fino alla fine, così come il movente.... ma tutto il processo di investigazione mi ha tenuta incollata alla lettura.
Gli incontri tra keats e percy sono i migliori, donano alla storia leggerezza e comicità pur trattandosi di risoluzione di casi di omicidio, una combinazione spaziale.
Incontreremo gatti rapiti, un omicidio, una famiglia che affronta il dolore della scomparsa da anni; ma anche un avvicinamento nella nostra coppia preferita e anche in quella secondaria.
Nuove avventure e tanto gossip.
Non ho saputo individuare il colpevole fino alla fine, così come il movente.... ma tutto il processo di investigazione mi ha tenuta incollata alla lettura.
Gli incontri tra keats e percy sono i migliori, donano alla storia leggerezza e comicità pur trattandosi di risoluzione di casi di omicidio, una combinazione spaziale.
February 23, 2023
3.5 stars
With Edna away and no guests at the inn, Ivy is in charge of the feral cats. Big Red, now known as Percy, has adopted Ivy as his human making Keats miserable. Ivy worries something is wrong with Keats but the vet keeps giving him a clean bill of health! Keats and Percy can't tell Ivy what happened to half the feral colony. She was making plans with the Rescue Mafia to move them when Edna returns from vacation. When Ivy attends her mother's new salon opening, she stops wondering what happened to the cats. Portia Parson, the town cat sitter, has it out for Ivy for not taking care of her animals the way Portia believes they should be cared for. In fact Portia has decided to start a petition to the County to shut down Runaway Farm! Ivy's mom, Dahlia, loses her temper on Portia, resulting in one angry customer determined to ruin the whole family! When Portia turns up dead in Dahlia's salon with a pair of scissors sticking out of her back, once again Ivy's mother is a suspect. Ivy is determined to find out what happened to Portia and save her mother's business.
This is another engaging mystery that kept me up late guessing. However, it's not my favorite because I'm not much of a cat person. There are entirely too many cats in this one for my liking. Plus Ivy and Keats's special bond is tested and I didn't like that. The other animals are delightful as always, including Buttercup, the yellow jalopy. I loved how Ivy got out of trouble in the end. I laughed a lot at that one.
Ivy is making progress with her penchant for trouble. She enlists the help of Kellan to search for the cats, she tells him what she knows and turns in evidence she discovers. He isn't too hard on her this time either. Their relationship is progressing woohoo! He's both fascinated and frustrated by her, which I understand, but I think he's coming around to appreciating her animals. He's not so fond of Keats right now but I think Kellan will find he has to stop being so fussy about his clothes if he's going to be hanging around Ivy. I'm sure Cori could put a stop to that behavior of she wanted. Jilly is still Ivy's ride or die pal but she's focused on her own career and trying to help Ivy get the inn up and running.
I was super excited to see the Rescue Mafia again and this time they're back in action. What they do is a secret- off page but they get up to something. Kellan doesn't appreciate them but any true animal lover must. They're about to have an unexpected new member. I'm curious to see how THAT goes. Cori is tough but she knows her stuff and she's never wrong. I think she and Portia have a lot in common actually. The difference is, Portia is a cat SITTER and not a rescuer or trainer. Portia is not wrong about cat care for the most part- shaving the cats so they feel more comfortable is completely unacceptable though. I think she's losing her grip on reality the more cats she hoards. She's for sure a cat hoarder and the one stealing Edna's feral cats. She needed to channel her passion in a more formal, positive direction. As a cat sitter, she could have chosen clients whose cats she approved of and made suggestions for everyone else but she didn't need to lecture or brow-beat people into caring for their pets the way SHE wanted them to. Abuse neglect is different from say going to work everyday and leaving your cat home alone or not having the time to brush it twice a day. I don't think she deserved to die.
We know Dahlia didn't do it and I feel bad for Ivy that her mother is such a hot head she can't stay out of her children's business. I would appreciate knowing she had my back but explain I'm an adult and can take care of myself. Dahlia seems serious about this new venture of hers and really wants it to work out. It seems mainly popular with men so far but what about the Bridge Biddies? She burned her bridges with them already! I don't think they will trust her to do their hair or keep their secrets. Ivy's sister Iris tries to keep the peace but even her mild mannered temperament is no match for cranky old ladies.
We meet a few other townspeople in this book. There's the lovely Miss Bingham, an elderly animal lover who was friends with Portia but also supports Ivy. Miss Bingham takes to Ivy and Keats and especially Percy right away. She loves cats but can't have one in her retirement home. Miss Bingham is a really nice lady and I hope she isn't a villain. She has a strong motive to kill Portia but she isn't quite able bodied enough for that- maybe? She's happy because her nephew Michael is visiting with his wife Caroline. Michael moved away long ago and doesn't come back very often. He seems to keep a low profile and Caroline is pretty quiet and supportive. I think Michael is enjoying being back in town and remembering his youth. There's a scary butcher/cat lover who had a good motive to kill Portia and also the right tools! He says he thought about it but didn't go through with it. Is he telling the truth? What about the dressmaker? She is kind of standoffish and rude to the Galloway family. She had the right means but what about motive? It seems everyone wanted Portia dead!
A story comes up about Miss Bingham's brother, Aaron, who was a bit of a recluse but enjoyed collecting animal figurines. There's some mystery about what happened to Aaron and now his figurines could be worth a fortune. Did someone kill Portia because she had the figurines? The Langham sisters, antiques dealers, don't appeal to Keats and put even Dahlia on edge. They seem nosy and greedy too. They don't care about sentimental value.
Everyone says Edna has changed since Ivy came into her life and that makes me think I was correct in that Edna was lonely. I think also she's been relieved of a huge burden that made her bitter and angry. She has the cats now to give her purpose- other than spying on Runaway Farm!
As much as I enjoy this series, I don't think I can read them ALL. I'll read one more in order and then maybe skip ahead until there's another charming animal I like. I want more of Alvina the dancing Alpaca!
With Edna away and no guests at the inn, Ivy is in charge of the feral cats. Big Red, now known as Percy, has adopted Ivy as his human making Keats miserable. Ivy worries something is wrong with Keats but the vet keeps giving him a clean bill of health! Keats and Percy can't tell Ivy what happened to half the feral colony. She was making plans with the Rescue Mafia to move them when Edna returns from vacation. When Ivy attends her mother's new salon opening, she stops wondering what happened to the cats. Portia Parson, the town cat sitter, has it out for Ivy for not taking care of her animals the way Portia believes they should be cared for. In fact Portia has decided to start a petition to the County to shut down Runaway Farm! Ivy's mom, Dahlia, loses her temper on Portia, resulting in one angry customer determined to ruin the whole family! When Portia turns up dead in Dahlia's salon with a pair of scissors sticking out of her back, once again Ivy's mother is a suspect. Ivy is determined to find out what happened to Portia and save her mother's business.
This is another engaging mystery that kept me up late guessing. However, it's not my favorite because I'm not much of a cat person. There are entirely too many cats in this one for my liking. Plus Ivy and Keats's special bond is tested and I didn't like that. The other animals are delightful as always, including Buttercup, the yellow jalopy. I loved how Ivy got out of trouble in the end. I laughed a lot at that one.
Ivy is making progress with her penchant for trouble. She enlists the help of Kellan to search for the cats, she tells him what she knows and turns in evidence she discovers. He isn't too hard on her this time either. Their relationship is progressing woohoo! He's both fascinated and frustrated by her, which I understand, but I think he's coming around to appreciating her animals. He's not so fond of Keats right now but I think Kellan will find he has to stop being so fussy about his clothes if he's going to be hanging around Ivy. I'm sure Cori could put a stop to that behavior of she wanted. Jilly is still Ivy's ride or die pal but she's focused on her own career and trying to help Ivy get the inn up and running.
I was super excited to see the Rescue Mafia again and this time they're back in action. What they do is a secret- off page but they get up to something. Kellan doesn't appreciate them but any true animal lover must. They're about to have an unexpected new member. I'm curious to see how THAT goes. Cori is tough but she knows her stuff and she's never wrong. I think she and Portia have a lot in common actually. The difference is, Portia is a cat SITTER and not a rescuer or trainer. Portia is not wrong about cat care for the most part- shaving the cats so they feel more comfortable is completely unacceptable though. I think she's losing her grip on reality the more cats she hoards. She's for sure a cat hoarder and the one stealing Edna's feral cats. She needed to channel her passion in a more formal, positive direction. As a cat sitter, she could have chosen clients whose cats she approved of and made suggestions for everyone else but she didn't need to lecture or brow-beat people into caring for their pets the way SHE wanted them to. Abuse neglect is different from say going to work everyday and leaving your cat home alone or not having the time to brush it twice a day. I don't think she deserved to die.
We know Dahlia didn't do it and I feel bad for Ivy that her mother is such a hot head she can't stay out of her children's business. I would appreciate knowing she had my back but explain I'm an adult and can take care of myself. Dahlia seems serious about this new venture of hers and really wants it to work out. It seems mainly popular with men so far but what about the Bridge Biddies? She burned her bridges with them already! I don't think they will trust her to do their hair or keep their secrets. Ivy's sister Iris tries to keep the peace but even her mild mannered temperament is no match for cranky old ladies.
We meet a few other townspeople in this book. There's the lovely Miss Bingham, an elderly animal lover who was friends with Portia but also supports Ivy. Miss Bingham takes to Ivy and Keats and especially Percy right away. She loves cats but can't have one in her retirement home. Miss Bingham is a really nice lady and I hope she isn't a villain. She has a strong motive to kill Portia but she isn't quite able bodied enough for that- maybe? She's happy because her nephew Michael is visiting with his wife Caroline. Michael moved away long ago and doesn't come back very often. He seems to keep a low profile and Caroline is pretty quiet and supportive. I think Michael is enjoying being back in town and remembering his youth. There's a scary butcher/cat lover who had a good motive to kill Portia and also the right tools! He says he thought about it but didn't go through with it. Is he telling the truth? What about the dressmaker? She is kind of standoffish and rude to the Galloway family. She had the right means but what about motive? It seems everyone wanted Portia dead!
A story comes up about Miss Bingham's brother, Aaron, who was a bit of a recluse but enjoyed collecting animal figurines. There's some mystery about what happened to Aaron and now his figurines could be worth a fortune. Did someone kill Portia because she had the figurines? The Langham sisters, antiques dealers, don't appeal to Keats and put even Dahlia on edge. They seem nosy and greedy too. They don't care about sentimental value.
Everyone says Edna has changed since Ivy came into her life and that makes me think I was correct in that Edna was lonely. I think also she's been relieved of a huge burden that made her bitter and angry. She has the cats now to give her purpose- other than spying on Runaway Farm!
As much as I enjoy this series, I don't think I can read them ALL. I'll read one more in order and then maybe skip ahead until there's another charming animal I like. I want more of Alvina the dancing Alpaca!
August 20, 2020
This series just keeps getting better and better!
I just love the development of all the returning series characters! The characters are all finding their niche and blending perfectly. Don’t get me wrong…There is still fear, trouble, and sorrow woven throughout the story; but I feel that the characters interactions are more fluid as they are adapting to living together in the same small town. I enjoy how Ellen Riggs infuses humor at just the right moments. I find my self laughing out loud at times.
This is a clean, fun, entertaining, mystery with so many twists and turns that I found it hard to name the killer before the reveal. Great read! I recommend to readers of any age that are able to read about the act of murder without undue stress.
Recipe included: Mandy’s Pumpkin Pie Squares
I just love the development of all the returning series characters! The characters are all finding their niche and blending perfectly. Don’t get me wrong…There is still fear, trouble, and sorrow woven throughout the story; but I feel that the characters interactions are more fluid as they are adapting to living together in the same small town. I enjoy how Ellen Riggs infuses humor at just the right moments. I find my self laughing out loud at times.
This is a clean, fun, entertaining, mystery with so many twists and turns that I found it hard to name the killer before the reveal. Great read! I recommend to readers of any age that are able to read about the act of murder without undue stress.
Recipe included: Mandy’s Pumpkin Pie Squares
January 21, 2023
CHARACTERS
🔲 mary-sue party
🔲 mostly 2D
🔲 great main cast, forgettable side characters
✅ well-written
🔲 complex and fascinating
🔲 hard to believe they are fictional
PLOT
🔲 you've already heard this exact story a thousand times
🔲 nothing memorable
✅ gripping
🔲 exceptional
🔲 mind=blown
WORLDBUILDING
✅ takes place in our world
🔲 incoherent
🔲 OK
🔲 nicely detailed
🔲 meticulous
🔲 even the last tree in the forest has its own story
ATMOSPHERE
🔲 nonexistent
🔲 fine
✅ immersive
🔲 you forget you are reading a book
PACING
🔲 dragging
🔲 inconsistent
✅ picks up with time
🔲 page-turner
🔲 impossible to put down
🔲 mary-sue party
🔲 mostly 2D
🔲 great main cast, forgettable side characters
✅ well-written
🔲 complex and fascinating
🔲 hard to believe they are fictional
PLOT
🔲 you've already heard this exact story a thousand times
🔲 nothing memorable
✅ gripping
🔲 exceptional
🔲 mind=blown
WORLDBUILDING
✅ takes place in our world
🔲 incoherent
🔲 OK
🔲 nicely detailed
🔲 meticulous
🔲 even the last tree in the forest has its own story
ATMOSPHERE
🔲 nonexistent
🔲 fine
✅ immersive
🔲 you forget you are reading a book
PACING
🔲 dragging
🔲 inconsistent
✅ picks up with time
🔲 page-turner
🔲 impossible to put down
March 21, 2022
Till The Cat Lady Sings
Bought-The-Farm Mystery, Book #4
Ellen Riggs
5 Stars
Synopsis:
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. (Goodreads)
Review:
The characters are well rounded and well developed. Ivy and Jilly are really good friends and they would do anything for each other. And Ivy’s family is a well hoot. When her mom and sister have their opening of their salon, Bloomers, things get a little sticky for Ivy. And when someone is murdered, Ivy and Jilly will have to figure out who is responsible. With the help of her brother, Asher, and Kellan, Ivy’s boyfriend, that is what they plan to do. Keats, Ivy’s dog, and Percy, her cat, will also get in the action.
The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and these descriptions kept me engaged throughout the book. The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The mystery was well plotted and there were enough clues to sift and enough suspects to consider. I was not completely sure who the culprit was until it was revealed at the end.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series and see what trouble Ivy and Jilly get into next.
Bought-The-Farm Mystery, Book #4
Ellen Riggs
5 Stars
Synopsis:
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. (Goodreads)
Review:
The characters are well rounded and well developed. Ivy and Jilly are really good friends and they would do anything for each other. And Ivy’s family is a well hoot. When her mom and sister have their opening of their salon, Bloomers, things get a little sticky for Ivy. And when someone is murdered, Ivy and Jilly will have to figure out who is responsible. With the help of her brother, Asher, and Kellan, Ivy’s boyfriend, that is what they plan to do. Keats, Ivy’s dog, and Percy, her cat, will also get in the action.
The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and these descriptions kept me engaged throughout the book. The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy read. The mystery was well plotted and there were enough clues to sift and enough suspects to consider. I was not completely sure who the culprit was until it was revealed at the end.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series and see what trouble Ivy and Jilly get into next.
October 5, 2020
Still one of my favorite series! I love the characters, both people and animals. The setting is perfect, and the mysteries are always top-notch. Very much looking forward to the next book, and hope this series continues for a good long while.
May 17, 2021
Another great addition to the Bought the Farm series! This time the murder isn’t at Ivy’s farm, but at the salon her mother and sister, Iris, have opened. But it’s a family effort to try and get Mom off the suspect list. The deceased was the town’s renowned “Cat Lady”, who had become rather eccentric lately (even stealing the cats of people she didn’t think treated the cats properly!). So no one is especially unhappy at her death - read that as a lot of suspects! As usual Ivy and Keats, her border collie, are on the job, but seem to have acquired a sidekick, much to Keats apparent dismay - a marmalade cat named Percy! As the threesome investigate, you can expect all the farm shenanigans to continue to entertain you - from the dancing Alpaca to the Drama Llama! There are also some surprises toward the end. Thoroughly enjoyable. As an ARC team member, I write this review entirely voluntarily.
August 31, 2020
Humor, romance, and mystery.
Number 4 in the Bought-the-Farm series is a delight. Ivy, Jilly, and Keats are joined by Percy the cat and adventure ensues. I liked catching up with the folks from Clover Grove. And I had no idea who the murderer was. I recommend reading the series in order.
Number 4 in the Bought-the-Farm series is a delight. Ivy, Jilly, and Keats are joined by Percy the cat and adventure ensues. I liked catching up with the folks from Clover Grove. And I had no idea who the murderer was. I recommend reading the series in order.
August 11, 2020
A delightfully entertaining read by the talented Ellen Riggs. Ivy and Keats have another murder to solve but this time they have a new addition to their team, Percy, the cat. The animals, as always, are the best part of the book and have several humorous adventures together.
While Ivy’s trying to solve this latest murder, she and Jilly are still trying to get people to stay at their B&B, help her mother with her new venture, and keep on Kellan’s good side. The Rescue Mafia make some appearances to help with the disappearance of a feral cat colony and as always, I love Cori’s orange-fingered gloves.
I can’t wait to see what Ivy’s next adventure will be.
I received an ARC from the author. This is my honest review.
While Ivy’s trying to solve this latest murder, she and Jilly are still trying to get people to stay at their B&B, help her mother with her new venture, and keep on Kellan’s good side. The Rescue Mafia make some appearances to help with the disappearance of a feral cat colony and as always, I love Cori’s orange-fingered gloves.
I can’t wait to see what Ivy’s next adventure will be.
I received an ARC from the author. This is my honest review.
January 16, 2022
Another Great Book in a Very Fun Series!! 💛
Really a fun read! I thought book 3 in this series was my favorite so far, but I loved this book as well. And I'm totally loving how Edna Evan's character is changing. She's a very quirky & funny character that I am becoming very fond of... which surprises me. She was so nasty & disagreeable in the first 2 books in the series that I thought she was being set up as a murder victim (only bad, sadistic, nasty people with lots of enemies get murdered, right?)
The books are really well-written and engaging. I find that I forget that I'm reading a book and just get caught up in the story. Very enjoyable and Highly recommended. 💛💛💛💛💛
Really a fun read! I thought book 3 in this series was my favorite so far, but I loved this book as well. And I'm totally loving how Edna Evan's character is changing. She's a very quirky & funny character that I am becoming very fond of... which surprises me. She was so nasty & disagreeable in the first 2 books in the series that I thought she was being set up as a murder victim (only bad, sadistic, nasty people with lots of enemies get murdered, right?)
The books are really well-written and engaging. I find that I forget that I'm reading a book and just get caught up in the story. Very enjoyable and Highly recommended. 💛💛💛💛💛
August 11, 2020
I’m loving these whodunits? This book deals with a murder that didn’t occur on Runaway Farm, but Ivy’s family is still involved. I loved the addition of Percy, the cat, to the team of Ivy and Keats. We get to meet some new characters in this book and of course, one of them will be eliminated. I was able to guess whodunit this time, so grab your copy and see if you can too. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. If you enjoy a great mystery with a side of romance, you won’t be disappointed.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my voluntary and honest review.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my voluntary and honest review.
January 15, 2021
Another entertaining book in the Bought-the-Farm series. Ivy and Keats are joined by Percy--an orange cat--in their sleuthing. Together the threesome search for clues to the newest murder to impact the Galloway family. There are twists and turns that kept me turning the pages to see what would happen next. I had the killer narrowed down to two people and I was right that one of them was guilty. It has gotten a tad stale that Ivy always confronts the killer in the barn/hen house. I wish the author would change her pattern to something new. It wasn't feasible for Ivy's mom and sister to open a salon when neither one was licensed to be a beautician.
August 30, 2025
I absolutely love these stories. I love how Keats end up solving or leading Kellan with the help from Ivy and Jilly.
Percy has been added to the mix now.
This time the mystery starts at the salon the Ivy's mom and sister, Iris will be opening. The lady was considered the cat lady.
Edna had quite a few cats she was taking care of and they are disappearing. Ivy found quite a few of them at the lady's place. After the misfortune, they have all disappeared.
When Keats finds a bone, the pieces start to come together.
I have to say I was totally shocked to find out who was behind it all.
Can't wait to see what happens next.
Percy has been added to the mix now.
This time the mystery starts at the salon the Ivy's mom and sister, Iris will be opening. The lady was considered the cat lady.
Edna had quite a few cats she was taking care of and they are disappearing. Ivy found quite a few of them at the lady's place. After the misfortune, they have all disappeared.
When Keats finds a bone, the pieces start to come together.
I have to say I was totally shocked to find out who was behind it all.
Can't wait to see what happens next.
August 18, 2020
Till the Cat Lady Sings is another wonderful Bought-the-Farm mystery. These stories are so much fun to read. I love the connection between Ivy and her brilliant sheepdog Keats. This time Keats has to put up with Percy, a beautiful ginger cat. These books have all the brilliant characters that are Ivy's friends and family. This is a fast paced mystery with a large number of suspects who have motives for wanting to be rid of the deceased. This is a very entertaining story that I stayed up way too late to finish!
September 16, 2020
My bet's on Percy!
Another winner for Ellen Riggs! She had me stumped! Whoohoo, doesn't usually happen. Absolutely loved the addition of Percy, and the interesting relationship blooming with Keats and Ivy.This time, Dahlia, Ivy's mom plays more of a part, and the relationship wt Kellan is much more promising! I really hope you read this book, and love it as much as I have, and now, I'm waiting for the next installment! I know darn well something interesting will develop on the farm!
Another winner for Ellen Riggs! She had me stumped! Whoohoo, doesn't usually happen. Absolutely loved the addition of Percy, and the interesting relationship blooming with Keats and Ivy.This time, Dahlia, Ivy's mom plays more of a part, and the relationship wt Kellan is much more promising! I really hope you read this book, and love it as much as I have, and now, I'm waiting for the next installment! I know darn well something interesting will develop on the farm!
May 22, 2021
Another great book in the series
I just finished book 4, Till the Cat Lady Sings and it was so much fun. Ivy, Jilly, Keats and Percy are trying to find out who murdered Portia the cat lady who keeps taking other people’s cats. Portia is found dead in the basement of her mother’s salon, Bloomers with a pair of gold scissors in her back. Well of course Ivy’s mother is the chief suspect, but Ivy and company know better.
It’s rollicking fun and I can’t put any of Ellen Rigg’s Bought the Farm series down.
I just finished book 4, Till the Cat Lady Sings and it was so much fun. Ivy, Jilly, Keats and Percy are trying to find out who murdered Portia the cat lady who keeps taking other people’s cats. Portia is found dead in the basement of her mother’s salon, Bloomers with a pair of gold scissors in her back. Well of course Ivy’s mother is the chief suspect, but Ivy and company know better.
It’s rollicking fun and I can’t put any of Ellen Rigg’s Bought the Farm series down.
February 13, 2023
Absolutely Fabulous Mystery
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.
This is an awesome mystery. The culprit was a killer of multiple victims.
I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.
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.
This is an awesome mystery. The culprit was a killer of multiple victims.
I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.
November 25, 2023
Enjoyable and entertaining series
This series has fun quirky characters. From the mysterious, intuitive relationship Ivy has with Keats to her endearing friendship with Jilly, we meet pets and friends that the story moving at a quick pace. My only dislike is the Police Chief's penchant for violating the bill of rights. In particular, the fourth and fifth amendments. For a law enforcement officer violate the law in this way is disturbing and makes him untrustworthy as well as unworthy of Ivy.
This series has fun quirky characters. From the mysterious, intuitive relationship Ivy has with Keats to her endearing friendship with Jilly, we meet pets and friends that the story moving at a quick pace. My only dislike is the Police Chief's penchant for violating the bill of rights. In particular, the fourth and fifth amendments. For a law enforcement officer violate the law in this way is disturbing and makes him untrustworthy as well as unworthy of Ivy.
February 21, 2025
Reading about Ivy and her border collie Keats is always so much fun and this time Ivy brought a cat home! A cat sitter complains that she doesn't take care of her pets well enough to have a cat, but as Ivy sets out to prove her wrong, she gets caught up in another murder.
I loved being back with all of the characters and Keats is so adorable. I felt a little sorry for him having to do with a cat who doesn't like to be herded, but otherwise it was another great installment in the Bought the Farm Mysteries. I can't wait to see what Ivy and Keats get up to next.
I loved being back with all of the characters and Keats is so adorable. I felt a little sorry for him having to do with a cat who doesn't like to be herded, but otherwise it was another great installment in the Bought the Farm Mysteries. I can't wait to see what Ivy and Keats get up to next.
May 29, 2025
Ivy and her rescue farm / inn has become one of my favourite fictional places to visit. Who can resist a drama llama or a dancing alpaca? Not to mention the sleuthing shenanigans of Keats the border collie and his feline sidekick, Percy. :-) And, of course Ivy and Jilly and the rest of the gang. All destined to be my fictional besties for life (even crusty octogenarian Edna!) Intriguing mystery, oodles of humour made all the better by the excellent narration of Jennifer Stoneking. I'm really enjoying listening to this series!
August 17, 2020
I really enjoyed this book! Keats has a friend named Percy. Percy is a ginger colored feline. They fight like brothers so that nobody will realize that they really do like each other. One more guardian to watch over Ivy. With each book, Ivy gets into more and more trouble. Thankfully there are two looking over her. At least no dead bodies on her farm, in this book anyway. Almost but Keats and Percy save the day!
I volunteered an honest review in exchange for an ARC copy of this book!
I volunteered an honest review in exchange for an ARC copy of this book!
August 26, 2020
Till the Cat Lady Sings
This was another great humorous story. Ivy and Keats taking care of the farm. Jilly cooking up great delights. Ivy was watching after Edna’s cats while she traveled to Australia to clear up some family business. The cats started disappearing and Ivy was trying to find out where the cats were. This leads to another mystery and murder in their town. You will enjoy this story and finding out where are the cats.?
This was another great humorous story. Ivy and Keats taking care of the farm. Jilly cooking up great delights. Ivy was watching after Edna’s cats while she traveled to Australia to clear up some family business. The cats started disappearing and Ivy was trying to find out where the cats were. This leads to another mystery and murder in their town. You will enjoy this story and finding out where are the cats.?
October 25, 2021
Great surprise ending
I loved the way Percy and Keats teamed up in the story. Cats do sometimes choose to be cooperative. This was one of those stories where a surprise is around every corner. While reading I realized that no detail could be overlooked. I can't wait to get started on the next adventure.
I loved the way Percy and Keats teamed up in the story. Cats do sometimes choose to be cooperative. This was one of those stories where a surprise is around every corner. While reading I realized that no detail could be overlooked. I can't wait to get started on the next adventure.
February 1, 2024
Consistently good; nothing stood out about this one either bad or wonderful. It was just what I expected and thoroughly enjoyed.
One warning--these books require a little more than the average suspension of disbelief in regards to animal cognition. Of their owner's intentions. I'd believe almost anything of dogs, but cats? They're in a world of their own.
One warning--these books require a little more than the average suspension of disbelief in regards to animal cognition. Of their owner's intentions. I'd believe almost anything of dogs, but cats? They're in a world of their own.
November 29, 2024
Funny with quirky characters
Ivy and Jilly are working to keep the Inn in business. With Edna away, Ivy is taking care of the feral cats and has adopted one she has named Percy. When the local cat lady is found by her mother in the basement of the salon, it’s back to investigating. A wild ride is in store for all. Fun series.
Ivy and Jilly are working to keep the Inn in business. With Edna away, Ivy is taking care of the feral cats and has adopted one she has named Percy. When the local cat lady is found by her mother in the basement of the salon, it’s back to investigating. A wild ride is in store for all. Fun series.
August 20, 2020
I luv this series
Each book gets better and better. I can't wait to read the next one. These books have romance, mystery and best of all dogs, cats, chickens, goats, llamas and more.
Each book gets better and better. I can't wait to read the next one. These books have romance, mystery and best of all dogs, cats, chickens, goats, llamas and more.
August 20, 2020
With flying dung and deceptively devious animals, throw in a couple of murders, romance to swoon over and lots of new characters, it gives you a great book to love and laugh along with. Not over the top ridiculous, it could happen! Totally clean for all to thoroughly enjoy.
August 26, 2020
Another page turner
Percy is truly a compliment to Keats. The characters are so well developed that they have become friends. There are very few books that make me laugh out loud, but this one does. And the mystery keeps me turning the page. Looking forward to number 5!
Percy is truly a compliment to Keats. The characters are so well developed that they have become friends. There are very few books that make me laugh out loud, but this one does. And the mystery keeps me turning the page. Looking forward to number 5!
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