Hello Goodbye (Hart's Ridge, #7)

by Kay Bratt

In the captivating new chapter of Kay Bratt's acclaimed Hart's Ridge series, "Hello Goodbye," the tranquil town is gripped by fear and concern following a shocking double murder that leaves three adopted children once again orphaned. Amidst the turmoil, Deputy Taylor Gray finds herself relegated to a secondary role behind the town's detective, but her unwavering dedication to solving the case knows no bounds.

But the challenges faced by the Gray family extend beyond the murder investigation. Taylor's fiancé, Sam, is blindsided by a life-altering revelation that shakes the very foundation of his world. This revelation sets in motion a tumultuous journey for Sam as he grapples with unexpected responsibilities and strives to navigate unforeseen complexities while also working to maintain his relationship with Taylor.

Amidst the chaos, Sam is determined to help Taylor find closure for a painful chapter from her past. As he endeavors to mend the scars that haunt her, he hopes to win not just a part but the entirety of her heart, even the parts she has closed off.

Kay Bratt's signature storytelling style beckons readers back into the enigmatic world of Hart's Ridge, where secrets are hidden in every nook and cranny, and the indomitable bonds of family face their most challenging tests. "Hello Goodbye" weaves a gripping narrative of mystery and the unbreakable ties that bind a small-town community.

• ISBN13: 9798987966846
• Publish Date: 16 November 2023
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Red Thread Publishing Group
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 234
• Language: English

Reviews

[Jeff Sexton]

Shocking Final Chapters Leave Readers Breathless. This book was one of the more interesting in this series both because the crime being investigated here is one of the more brutal Bratt has ever put into her fiction (at least in my now 5+ yrs of reading most of her work) *and* because Bratt's style doesn't normally lend itself to "oh my god I can't stop reading I have to know what happens next NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" level pacing... and yet this one's last several chapters read exactly that way. Thus, showing a truly deft hand with her storytelling along with strong growth as a storyteller.  Indeed, perhaps one minor weakness here is that given the somewhat limited number of characters (wait, what? I know - but bear with me here), it isn't really *possible* to show just how shocking this particular crime would be throughout an entire region of small Southern towns - though even here, Bratt works well within her style and within the world she has crafted through this series to relay that as best as possible. And yes, as others have noted, given everything that happens here... Book 8 *could* be the series finale... but I too agree I'd like to see it continue well beyond that point. Very much recommended.