Murder With a Splash of Vanilla: An Ivy Clark Mystery

Ivy Clark #4

by Kristy T Dixon

A crazy catering job, some mistletoe, and a murder.

Ivy is thrilled to land a job catering a lavish three-day party at the mansion of millionairess Silvia Clements. Tensions rise when it becomes clear no one at the party has any love for Silvia—or the way she inherited most of her father’s money.

When Silvia turns up dead, Ivy and Jett must uncover the killer before the snowbound mansion becomes a full-blown crime scene. Trapped with a murderer, Ivy is determined to solve the mystery—and sort out her complicated feelings for Jett. Can she catch the culprit before becoming the next victim?

Genres: Cozy Mystery

162 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 15, 2025

Reviews

[Emily Virden · Rating 1 out of 5]

Reading this, I struggled to recall what I’d found charming about the first three books. This installment felt slapdash and any satisfaction I might have gotten from resolution of previous storylines was overshadowed by the absurdity of the plot.

[Goldie Fishbaum · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is sooo good. If you’re reading this review read this series

[Jill · Rating 1 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book and series until the whole cyber truck thing. I will never read this author again.

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Same fun characters with a new setting. Ivy and her friends move into a creepy mansion for a catering job, leaving the diner behind for a few days. Plenty of twists and entertainment, but I'd like to see a bit more character growth. If anything, Ivy seems to be turning into a teenager full of hormones who has never had a relationship before. A teenager who moves her mouth from side to side every couple of pages. Still fun, but it could have used a sharper eye during editing.

[cindy avelino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wowwww, what a ride!

A great who dunnit. I love the interaction between all the cast. They make me laugh with all their personalities. This mystery was a little different, sort of Agatha Christie ish. Don't want to give anything away but the cast of villains was superb. Thanks for an excellent read and a funtastic series.

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great installment

I wish I'd read this in winter. This one had a fun, secluded mansion setting complete with secret passageways! There's a bit more progression in a certain relationship, which was a delight to finally get to.

[E · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75/5⭐️ like usual! I can’t wait for the final book. SO HAPPY JETT AND IVY FINALLY CONFESSED THEIR FEELINGS

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't want this series to end!

[Holly Woolums · Rating 5 out of 5]

FINALLY! FINALLY!!

I was so glad to see some love in these book!!! Kisses, mystery, and Ledford! How much better can it be? I love it!!!!

[Jennifer]

This one read more like a thriller than a cozy mystery, and I loved the extra tension. I’ve enjoyed them all, but this one had me turning the pages faster than usual.

[Marisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars. These are short cozy mysteries that are simple and just fun to read. A palate cleanser if you will in between heavy fantasy books. Will continue reading the series