REVIEW:

Kay Bratt has brought us another installment of her Heart’s Ridge Series with book number nine entitled Blackbird. I am so totally invested in this series. The heart of all of the books revolves around Taylor Gray and her family. These books could be read out of order but, I highly recommend starting from the beginning because you learn so much about Taylor and her family as you travel along with them through their trials and tribulations. You don’t want to miss all of the background.

Taylor Gray is a deputy with the local county Sheriff’s department. Her aim is to work her way up to detective. She does a lot of that work along with mundane patrols and watching out for her town of Heart’s Ridge. One of their own, Caleb, lost his wife Lydia over a year ago in an abduction from a mall parking lot. They have never found her remains and the perpetrator has pleaded guilty. Caleb feels like there was no closure for him and his three daughters because they never found Lydia’s body. He and Taylor set out on their time off to right that wrong.

There is also a spousal abuse case in this book that kept me on the edge of my seat. I was so scared for Allison and her children. I can’t help but tell you that Blackbird left me a little unsettled and very anxious to read the next book. I know at least one of these cases was not settled. The one that may be settled didn’t satisfy me. I want to know more about what happened. What a brilliant way for Kay Bratt to keep her readers wanting more. I know I do!

If you like a detective story, angst, mystery and a good family saga you will love the Heart’s Ridge Series by Kay Bratt and all that it has to offer you as a reader. This whole series is so popular that a decision has been made to continue until interest dies down. Please, don’t let that happen! These books deserve a spot on your TBR list. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

In the small town of Hart’s Ridge, a recent tragedy leaves the tight-knit community still reeling. In the highly anticipated ninth installment of the Hart’s Ridge small-town mystery series, “Blackbird,” Deputy Taylor Gray finds herself supporting a colleague through a painful journey of letting go.

Meanwhile, a young woman and her children must flee from her abusive ex-partner, seeking refuge and safety. Deputy Gray becomes entangled in their plight, blurring the lines between duty and personal conviction.

“Blackbird” masterfully intertwines these dual plot lines, exploring the complexities of small-town life and the resilience of its residents. Brace yourself for an exhilarating journey to the heart of Hart’s Ridge—a ride that promises to captivate readers until the final, unforgettable page.