Within In My Life, the third book of the Hart’s Ridge small-town mystery series, Deputy Taylor Gray investigates a triple murder alongside her unofficial partner, Detective Shane Weaver. While juggling her professional duties, Taylor also struggles to navigate personal decisions and determine what it will take to help bring balance to her life.
Meanwhile, Catherine, recently released from a 20-year prison sentence, attempts to reintegrate into society, but faces rejection from potential employers and distrust from her adult daughters. Will she be able to find the stability and peace that she longs for?
As readers delve deeper into the town’s secrets, they will discover the darker side of Hart’s Ridge, proving that even seemingly perfect places have hidden flaws. Bratt masterfully weaves a thrilling tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
In My Life is book three of the new Hart’s Ridge small-town mystery series, written by Kay Bratt, million-copy best-selling author of Wish Me Home and True to Me.
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023
This series just keeps getting better and better with each book Kay Bratt writes. The first words of the first one pulled me in and the excitement doesn’t quit. Each book has a mystery to solve, and we learn ever more about the Gray family and their interactions with each other. Cate is looking for a job, Jo and Anna remain a bit mysterious and standoffish, and Lucy just continues to be Lucy; while Taylor is still trying to protect everyone. Oh, how I admire Ms Bratt’s storytelling ability and her characters. She always has strong women at the forefront. A doozy, the mystery in this read affects the entire community. I couldn’t even venture a guess at solving it. I wanted to know the conclusion but I didn’t want the book to end. Highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023
In My Life by Kay Bratt is book number three in the Hart’s Ridge series. If you love police procedurals, mysteries, family dynamics, romance or anything along those lines, you would love this series. After reading the first book in the series, which is Hart’s Ridge, I couldn’t wait to read more. I thought book one was great and the second one was better and In My Life was better yet. I highly recommend this series. I can’t wait to read more and see where it is headed.
The main character is Taylor Grey. So far each book is about a different crime and a different member of the cast. In My Life is about Cate who is Taylor’s mother who spent twenty years in prison after being convicted of murder and arson. I love Cate’s tenacity. She works hard to re-enter society and the lives of her children while maintaining her patience. I wanted to be able to hug her so many times.
The case in this new addition to the series deals with a triple murder that takes place on a Christmas Tree farm. Taylor spends long hours tracking down leads and trying to solve this murder. For a case that seemed unsolvable, I loved where the clues actually came from. I think you will too. It is quite ingenious.
Kay Bratt does an awesome job with her character development. She also does a great job of leaving you wanting more. The first four books in this series are coming out in quick succession and I understand there will be four more but they will release with more time in between. I am not sure how I will handle that. I love diving into a series and binge reading. At this point, I am so engrossed in the series and the relationships, I am sure I’ll be waiting impatiently for more. Give this series a try. Until next time…Happy Reading!
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023
WOW! This is the third book in the Hart’s Ridge series. A triple murder has taken place and deputy Taylor Gray is hoping to solve it. She wants the killer caught and her town of Hart’s Ridge to feel safe. Suspense, twists and turns, secrets, mystery, relationships and dogs to keep you turning the pages. And if that is not enough the family dynamics alone will keep you intrigued. I am really loving this new series by Kay Bratt. Can’t wait for the next book.