Kay Bratt

 Synopsis

The quaint town of Hart's Ridge glistens with holiday magic each Christmas, as festive lights and holiday attractions draw visitors to its charming streets. This year, Deputy Taylor Gray is enjoying a quieter holiday at home, fully embracing her new role in the midst of family festivities.

But peace and goodwill are shattered on Christmas Eve when four bodies are discovered and two children are left as orphans. Taylor finds herself walking a fine line between her desire to please her husband, Sam, who insists she stay out of the investigation, and her passion for keeping the town safe. As she navigates her restrictions, she must find a way to contribute without jeopardizing her promise to Sam.

“So This Is Christmas” is book eleven of the bestselling Hart's Ridge small-town mystery series, written by Kay Bratt, million-copy best-selling author.

 Synopsis

A fairytale wedding in Mexico.
Everything is supposed to be perfect.
What could possibly go wrong?

When Taylor Gray and her family travel to Cabo San Lucas to celebrate a beachside wedding, it’s supposed to be a time of joy and reconnection. But the morning after the celebration, the bride is missing—and the only clues are discarded champagne glasses at the edge of a private plunge pool, and a trail gone cold in the sweltering sun.

Back home, Taylor’s sister Lucy is on her own journey—wandering the country on what she calls her "lost highway," trying to outrun the memories that haunt her and the voices she can't seem to silence. But the further she runs, the more the road seems to lead her right back to the very things she's trying to forget.

As Taylor works with local authorities and unravels a tangled web of secrets in paradise, Lucy begins to confront her past—and consider whether the path to healing might not be about escape, but finally facing the truth.

From the author of Hart’s Ridge comes a gripping twelfth installment that blends suspense, family, and heart in a story that proves every little thing matters—especially when everything is on the line.

 Synopsis

A woman sleuth. A cold case. A town full of secrets.

Taylor Gray has traded her badge for a new beginning. Alongside her husband Sam, she's launched Gravestone Investigations—a private detective agency built on grit, intuition, and a relentless pursuit of justice. It hasn't been easy, but now they've landed a high-stakes mystery that could change everything.

A man has spent nearly two decades behind bars for a brutal crime—but did he do it? Or was he a convenient suspect in a case the town wanted quickly closed? Hired by the man's sister to uncover the truth, Taylor dives headfirst into a tangled web of old grudges, missing evidence, and small-town whispers that don't quite add up.

With her sharp instincts and unshakable resolve, this determined women sleuth is about to uncover more than just the truth—she's about to stir up a past that many would rather forget.
From the bestselling author of Hart's Ridge comes a gripping new mystery full of heart, suspense, and the kind of justice only Taylor Gray can deliver.