A Small Town with Big SecretsIn the quaint town of Hart's Ridge, Deputy Taylor Gray is a force to be reckoned with. From clawing her way out of poverty and foster care, to achieving her dream of being in law enforcement, Taylor is determined to make a difference in her community. But when a five-year-old girl named Molly walks into a gas station alone and barely speaking, Taylor's determination is put to the test.As she delves deeper into the investigation, Taylor discovers that even the most idyllic towns have their secrets. But this time, the stakes are higher than ever before. With a true crime element woven into the narrative, the search for Molly's missing mother becomes a race against time to stop a predator before it's too late.As Taylor navigates the twists and turns of the case, she also grapples with her role as the unofficial caretaker of her fractured family. With a heavy burden on her shoulders, she'll stop at nothing to piece them back together and find justice for those who can't speak for themselves.Join Kay Bratt in Hart's Ridge, the first book in a thrilling new small town mystery series that will leave you on the edge of your seat. With a compelling blend of heart and suspense, million-copy best-selling author Kay Bratt delivers a captivating tale that will keep you guessing until the very end. An utterly addictive true crime inspired mystery perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Mary Stone and Melinda Leigh.What readers are saying about the Hart’s Ridge series:Great mystery, great characters ?????This is a small town police novel, and it’s nice to have a mystery that doesn’t start out with a dead body. Our sheriff’s deputy has a lot of backstory and things going wrong in her life, but she keeps plugging away and doing the right thing. And she’s sharp! Molly, the little girl, your heart, and doesn’t let go. The mystery came to a very logical, satisfying conclusion with a side twist I didn’t see coming. The secondary characters, from a boss who is both supportive and demanding to another deputy who is a slimeball, to a detective from her past, to a foster mom you just want to wrap your arms around and thank for everything she does, are all great. A very well rounded cast of characters. Goodreads Reviewer WOW can I give this book 10 stars!!! ?????Hart’s Ridge is the first book in Kay Bratt’s Hart’s Ridge series! This book is awesome and a must read! Goodreads Reviewer.Genre-Bending Series Starter. ?????This is a police procedural, ala so many others such as BR Spangler, Noelle Holten, and Allison Brennan, among so many others. Which is perfect for TV fans of shows like Blue Bloods or NYPD Blue or Chicago Blue or the various Law and Order shows. Bratt's explicit inspiration here is the true crime genre she personally loves, and in fact the case here is based on a real-world case nearly four decades old. Goodreads ReviewerPage Turner! ?? ?????What an exciting start to a new series by Kay Bratt! This story has all the best of Bratt - great character development, a perfect setting, A DOG and this time, a mystery to be solved. As in life the main character, a sheriff’s deputy, comes to the job with family baggage - including a mystery of it’s own. The author does an amazing job tying her personal conflicts with the mystery she is trying to solve on the job. This was a page turner that had me very anxious to move on to the next book in the series!BookBub Reviewer Best book I have read lately ?????Kept me guessing all throughout the story. I loved it. I read the whole book in one long night. Goodreads ReviewerJust my cup of tea! ?????I started it around 10am and finished around 7p. I couldn’t put it down. Goodreads Reviewer

Marissa Raffaelo-Moretta is used to shouldering the burden. As the middle child, she’s played the mediator role for longer than she cares to admit. As a mother, she’s taken on the exhausting task of primary caregiver. And as a daughter and nurse practitioner, she’s spent her adult life being responsible for her parents’ physical and mental health.When her stubborn and impulsive father, Frank, falls and refuses to stay at rehab, she and her brothers bring him home, and Marissa upends her life: she temporarily moves into her parents’ house, which takes precious time away from her two sons and jeopardizes her job. Soon, Marissa recognizes that life as they’ve all known it is about to change: while Frank’s ineffective legs are worrisome, her mother Angie’s memory issues might be a more urgent dilemma.A heartbreaking and emotional story of the toll that health crises can have on an entire family, The Weight We Carry reminds us of the fine line between reliance and independence, tending and mothering, and love and obligation.

A Christmas novella with cookie recipes included!
The Timberton Hotel has always provided a perfect Christmas retreat for regular guests, as well as newcomers. But the small town of Timberton, Montana, hasn't been the same since resident chef and artist, Mist, arrived, bringing a unique new age flavor to the old western town. When guests check in for the holidays, they bring along worries, fears and broken hearts, unaware that Mist has a way of working magic in people's lives. Old-fashioned time spent together, exquisite food, conversation and a snowball or two offer guests a chance to trade sadness for hope. One thing is certain: no matter how cold winter's grip is on each guest, no one leaves Timberton without a warmer heart.