Greetings, mystery lovers! I’m Ellen Riggs, author of humorous, clean cozy mysteries. My new “Bought-the-Farm” series brings together my passion for animals and storytelling.
The series stars Ivy Galloway, a former play-it-safe human resources executive, and Keats, the brilliant border collie. Ivy’s thrilling and dangerous rescue of Keats gives her a new leash on life, prompting her to escape the big city and move back home to quaint Clover Grove.
The good news: someone offers to sell her a hobby farm and inn for a mere song. The bad news: people keep turning up dead around her! But with Keats on the case, and her best friend Jilly at her side, Ivy breaks all her old rules and throws herself into each investigation—much to the dismay of her former high school sweetheart, police chief Kellan Harper. Come and meet the lovable and quirky cast of rescue animals and people at Runaway Farm & Inn. Expect fowl play, howls of laugher and a fast-paced series you can’t put down.
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Till Death Zoo Us Part
Escaped animals, a wedding gone awry, and a groom who took his final vows too soon.
Ivy Galloway thought planning her wedding to police chief Kellan Harper would be her biggest challenge. But when a resident breaks free from a local zoo, her knack for animal rescue is called into action. As if wrangling kangaroos and livestock weren’t enough, Ivy’s dream wedding venue turns into a crime scene when they discover a groom has met a most untimely end.
With wedding bells on hold, Ivy and Kellan dive into the investigation. The zoo, famous for its exotic animal exhibits and picturesque wedding receptions, hides secrets as wild as its inhabitants. As suspects multiply faster than rabbits, Ivy’s sleuthing smarts and Keats' keen nose for trouble lead them on a trail of clues.
Can Ivy untangle the web of lies and bring the killer to justice before her own wedding plans crash and burn? Join Ivy, Keats and the quirky Clover Grove community in a heartwarming, hilarious mystery where love, laughter, and a little bit of larceny collide.
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Roo the Day
Ivy’s wish for a wallaby takes a shocking turn.
With crime getting the jump on Clover Grove, it’s no surprise when a self-defense class launches. Ivy looks forward to learning new moves to stay alive and kicking.
As the sessions begin, she also confronts her most complicated animal rescue yet. A long-held dream of owning a wallaby has manifested in a far bigger package.
A kangaroo on the lam is a daunting challenge, but Ivy and friends hop right to it. When a local citizen dies under mysterious circumstances, however, the feisty marsupial is on the hook for murder. The runaway roo is lucky that Ivy has a few tricks in her pocket and never rests until justice is served.
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Sheep with One Eye Open
A flock of woolly crime-spotters never sheep on the job.
An eco-friendly business using sheep to mow lawns isn’t on Ivy’s radar but she can’t resist supporting her twin nephews’ new venture. Sheep are the easiest of her livestock to manage, especially with canine herding specialist Keats at the helm.
When the crew lands a prestigious gig, grass becomes a mere appetizer for these busy ruminants and murder the main dish.
Someone has fallen on the wrong side of the baa, leaving the twins on the hook. Can Ivy, Keats and the gang take a sheep of faith to keep Clover Grove safe?
Bee All and End All
A high school queen bee sets the town abuzz with a sticky situation of the criminal kind.
Ivy was happy to put high school behind her, not to mention the decade that followed. She’s living her glory days now, running her farm and inn among family and friends.
A class reunion has zero appeal, but a tempest in the beekeeping community sends her back into the hive of stinging rivalries and secrets.
Can Ivy’s current cunning clique help her survive deadly social dynamics to find a sweet solution?
Mystic Mutt Mysteries
A rookie psychic and her chatty canine sidekick set out to solve a hometown crime.
Janelle Brighton is a reluctant psychic still trying to find her true calling. So far, her main claim to fame is bringing a spectral dachshund back to life. It’s a unique gift that probably won’t take her far in her hometown of Wyldwood Springs, where magical crime abounds.
After years on the run, however, she’s determined to put the past behind her and start over. An old family feud is still going strong and her enemies consider her a threat. In Janelle’s humble opinion, her magical skills are highly overrated.
Mr. Bixby begs to differ. The chatty, cocky dachshund believed in Janelle enough to cross from the dead to the living and join her on a special quest. First, she’ll need to find her estranged and missing mother and cure their family ghost of amnesia. On top of all that, there’s a dead body behind her quaint but haunted jewelry store… and guess who’s getting framed?
Surviving this homecoming is going to take persistence, ingenuity and a great sense of humor.
Love your books with hounds, humor and homicide? Join psychic Janelle Brighton in the Mystic Mutts Mysteries series, a lighthearted paranormal cozy mystery featuring a saucy dachshund, several ghosts and murders to solve. Great for fans of funny, fast-paced cozy mysteries with animals.
You Can't Always Get What You Haunt
A rookie psychic and her chatty canine sidekick set out to solve a hometown crime.
Janelle Brighton is a reluctant psychic still trying to find her true calling. So far, her main claim to fame is bringing a spectral dachshund back to life. It’s a unique gift that probably won’t take her far in her hometown of Wyldwood Springs, where magical crime abounds.
After years on the run, however, she’s determined to put the past behind her and start over. An old family feud is still going strong and her enemies consider her a threat. In Janelle’s humble opinion, her magical skills are highly overrated.
Mr. Bixby begs to differ. The chatty, cocky dachshund believed in Janelle enough to cross from the dead to the living and join her on a special quest. First, she’ll need to find her estranged and missing mother and cure their family ghost of amnesia. On top of all that, there’s a dead body behind her quaint but haunted jewelry store… and guess who’s getting framed?
Surviving this homecoming is going to take persistence, ingenuity and a great sense of humor.
Mystery, Mayhem and Mischievous Mutts
Dorset Hills, better known as Dog Town, is famous for being the most dog-friendly place in the world. Naturally, when so many dogs and dog-lovers unite in one quaint town, mischief and mayhem ensue. In the Dog Town Cozy Romance Mystery Series, you can expect all the humor, quirky, lovable characters and edge-of-your-seat suspense that are part of any cozy mystery, but there’s a little more romance and a lot less murder. In fact, no one ever dies! If you can do without the death, you’ve got a lighthearted, hilarious and COMPLETE series ahead. There are hair-raising adventures, heartwarming holidays and happily-ever-afters for both humans and pets. It’s the ultimate escapist reading for pet-lovers. Enjoy!