REVIEW:

Tell Me Why by Kay Bratt is the latest new book in the Hart’s Ridge series. It is book number 14! That alone should tell you how popular this series is. The readers of this series keep begging for more. As far as I am concerned, it could go on forever and I will still be reading it. Let me tell you why this clicks all the boxes for me.

I think the number one reason is that I have been able to feel like part of the Gray family. Taylor Gray started in this series as a sheriff with the local department and was trying to work her way up to detective and never made it. She and her husband now have their own detective agency. I have grown to love her and the rest of her family. They are an interesting bunch and have been through a lot.

The second reason is I love police and detective/mystery books. This series hits most of my favorite genres. There are Romance, Crime, Family of course Mystery and Detective stories in this series. I generally think there is something for everyone in this series. 

The third reason is the family runs an animal shelter. They are raising money and taking care of animals that need someone to look after them. They find homes for them when they are healthy. They have provided jobs and living space for the ones they grow close to and most of the family lives in the compound. Idyllic.

Another theme you know I love is the town of Hart’s Ridge is a small mountain town. I love small towns. There is always a variety of characters in the small towns to keep them interesting. I just think small towns are more caring for their town folk.

Kay Bratt’s Tell Me Why is again one of the best books in the series. They just keep getting better and better. There are twists and turns that will keep you turning pages long past your bedtime. I highly recommend the Hart’s Ridge series for your reading pleasure. Until Next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

In Hart’s Ridge, secrets don’t stay buried. They burn.

When a charred vehicle is found abandoned on the outskirts of town—with a body too damaged to identify inside—private investigator Taylor Gray is called to the scene. But nothing prepares her for the possibility that the victim might be someone she once called family.

As rumors swirl and grief ripples through Hart’s Ridge, Taylor digs deep into the investigation, uncovering ties to a shady local business, a trail of hidden cash, and a growing list of people with something to hide. Every lead pulls her further into a dark web of corruption, addiction, and betrayal—and closer to a truth that someone is desperate to keep buried.

With her instincts sharp and her heart on the line, Taylor must race to connect the dots before another life is lost. Because in this town, justice isn’t just personal—it’s dangerous.

From Kay Bratt, bestselling author of the Hart’s Ridge series, comes a gripping small-town mystery full of unforgettable characters, shocking twists, and emotional depth. Tell Me Why is perfect for fans of crime fiction, women sleuths, Southern suspense, and stories where family ties cut both ways.

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