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Hart's Ridge #2
Lucy In the Sky
Lucy Gray doesn't always start trouble, but it's sure to be there when she arrives. This time, when she runs from her hometown, she's determined to undo her biggest mistake yet and finally hits some good luck. But her sister, Taylor, has always told her that if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. This time, she might be right.
Deputy Taylor Gray grew up wanting to solve crime, but she never dreamed of taking on a case that could change her family forever, either bringing them together in a healthier dynamic or shattering any hope of ever fixing the many fractures within. With this one, there's no other option—she will get to the truth.
The Hart's Ridge series features Deputy Taylor Gray, a young woman carrying the world on her shoulders as she does her best to solve mysteries and piece her fractured family back together.
Deputy Taylor Gray grew up wanting to solve crime, but she never dreamed of taking on a case that could change her family forever, either bringing them together in a healthier dynamic or shattering any hope of ever fixing the many fractures within. With this one, there's no other option—she will get to the truth.
The Hart's Ridge series features Deputy Taylor Gray, a young woman carrying the world on her shoulders as she does her best to solve mysteries and piece her fractured family back together.
311 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 29, 2023
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Kay Bratt
61 books2,095 followersWriter, Rescuer, Wanderer
Kay Bratt is the powerhouse author behind 40 internationally bestselling books that span genres from mystery and women’s fiction to memoir and historical fiction. Her books are renowned for delivering an emotional wallop wrapped in gripping storylines. Her Hart's Ridge small-town mystery series earned her the coveted title of Amazon All Star Author and continues to be one of her most successful projects out of her more than two million books sold around the world.
Kay's literary works have sparked lively book club discussions wide-reaching, with her works translated into multiple languages, including German, Korean, Chinese, Hungarian, Czech, and Estonian.
Beyond her writing, Kay passionately dedicates herself to rescue missions, championing animal welfare as the former Director of Advocacy for Yorkie Rescue of the Carolinas. She considers herself a lifelong advocate for children, having volunteered extensively in a Chinese orphanage and supported nonprofit organizations like An Orphan's Wish (AOW), Pearl River Outreach, and Love Without Boundaries.
In the USA, Kay served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children in Georgia, as well as spearheaded numerous outreach programs for underprivileged kids in South Carolina. Most recently Kay spent a year volunteering as a Hospice volunteer.
As a wanderlust-driven soul, Kay has called nearly three dozen different homes on two continents her own. Her globetrotting adventures have taken her to captivating destinations across Mexico, Thailand, Malaysia, China, the Philippines, Central America, the Bahamas, and Australia. Today, she and her soulmate of more than 30 years find their sanctuary in St. Augustine, Florida.
Described as southern, spicy, and a touch sassy, Kay loves to share her life's antics with the Bratt Pack on social media. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to join the fun and buckle up for the ride of a lifetime. Explore her popular catalog of published works at Kay Bratt Dot-Com and never miss a new release (or her latest Bratt Pack drama) by signing up for her monthly email newsletter. For more information, visit www.kaybratt.com.
Kay Bratt is the powerhouse author behind 40 internationally bestselling books that span genres from mystery and women’s fiction to memoir and historical fiction. Her books are renowned for delivering an emotional wallop wrapped in gripping storylines. Her Hart's Ridge small-town mystery series earned her the coveted title of Amazon All Star Author and continues to be one of her most successful projects out of her more than two million books sold around the world.
Kay's literary works have sparked lively book club discussions wide-reaching, with her works translated into multiple languages, including German, Korean, Chinese, Hungarian, Czech, and Estonian.
Beyond her writing, Kay passionately dedicates herself to rescue missions, championing animal welfare as the former Director of Advocacy for Yorkie Rescue of the Carolinas. She considers herself a lifelong advocate for children, having volunteered extensively in a Chinese orphanage and supported nonprofit organizations like An Orphan's Wish (AOW), Pearl River Outreach, and Love Without Boundaries.
In the USA, Kay served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children in Georgia, as well as spearheaded numerous outreach programs for underprivileged kids in South Carolina. Most recently Kay spent a year volunteering as a Hospice volunteer.
As a wanderlust-driven soul, Kay has called nearly three dozen different homes on two continents her own. Her globetrotting adventures have taken her to captivating destinations across Mexico, Thailand, Malaysia, China, the Philippines, Central America, the Bahamas, and Australia. Today, she and her soulmate of more than 30 years find their sanctuary in St. Augustine, Florida.
Described as southern, spicy, and a touch sassy, Kay loves to share her life's antics with the Bratt Pack on social media. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to join the fun and buckle up for the ride of a lifetime. Explore her popular catalog of published works at Kay Bratt Dot-Com and never miss a new release (or her latest Bratt Pack drama) by signing up for her monthly email newsletter. For more information, visit www.kaybratt.com.
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February 3, 2025
I’m one of three sisters, too and know how Taylor feels being the eldest. The dynamic creates a ‘self-imposed responsibility’ that I know too well.
I love how each sibling has her own voice and how the family pulls together despite shared history. The desire to get to the truth (different for each sibling) drives the story and there’s so much here to hold my attention.
I love spending time with the Gray siblings in Hart’s Ridge!
I love how each sibling has her own voice and how the family pulls together despite shared history. The desire to get to the truth (different for each sibling) drives the story and there’s so much here to hold my attention.
I love spending time with the Gray siblings in Hart’s Ridge!
January 22, 2023
I loved Hart's Ridge, Kay Bratt's first book in her new series. Quite a departure from her usual genre of writing.
Lucy in the Sky is the second instalment of the series, and, as the title suggests, the story focuses more on Lucy, the youngest of the sisters.
Taylor is still the second POV throughout the book, and a common thread to hold onto from book one, as the oldest sister in the family.
Lucy's selfish character left a bitter taste in my mouth at the end of the first book, so it was good to read more about her and discover that she wasn't as awful as I first thought.
All she wants, in the beginning, is to get to New York and see the Dakota building where John Lennon used to live. She gets that and a heap more, as she is initially mistaken as a new dog walker for one of the wealthy residents.
Suddenly she has a job, a roof over her head, and everything seems peachy... even the chance of a bit of romance, even though there is a 'bump' or two in the road where that is all concerned.
As for Taylor, she is getting back into her work as a Deputy in the Hart's Ridge police force, after an enforced period of absence, but something she finds out from her father's post sends her on a journey of discovery that will change her life and that of her sisters.
Oh, and we can't forget the dogs. First, we meet the two cute pups who Lucy starts walking, then there is Taylor's dog, Diesel from the adoption centre, whom we met in book one, and he might be why she is on the road to romance herself...
I love that each story has an element that is based on a real-life crime or situation that has happened. It makes each story a whole lot more interesting!
I can't wait for the third book to come out now!
Lucy in the Sky is the second instalment of the series, and, as the title suggests, the story focuses more on Lucy, the youngest of the sisters.
Taylor is still the second POV throughout the book, and a common thread to hold onto from book one, as the oldest sister in the family.
Lucy's selfish character left a bitter taste in my mouth at the end of the first book, so it was good to read more about her and discover that she wasn't as awful as I first thought.
All she wants, in the beginning, is to get to New York and see the Dakota building where John Lennon used to live. She gets that and a heap more, as she is initially mistaken as a new dog walker for one of the wealthy residents.
Suddenly she has a job, a roof over her head, and everything seems peachy... even the chance of a bit of romance, even though there is a 'bump' or two in the road where that is all concerned.
As for Taylor, she is getting back into her work as a Deputy in the Hart's Ridge police force, after an enforced period of absence, but something she finds out from her father's post sends her on a journey of discovery that will change her life and that of her sisters.
Oh, and we can't forget the dogs. First, we meet the two cute pups who Lucy starts walking, then there is Taylor's dog, Diesel from the adoption centre, whom we met in book one, and he might be why she is on the road to romance herself...
I love that each story has an element that is based on a real-life crime or situation that has happened. It makes each story a whole lot more interesting!
I can't wait for the third book to come out now!
January 23, 2023
I loved Hart’s Ridge, the first book in this series. I was worried that this second one would concentrate on Lucy instead of Taylor because of the title. I’m happy to say that wasn’t the case. This book alternated between Taylor and Lucy. Both stories were great. Big things happened in both stories with things left open ended at the end of the book. I can’t wait to read the next one to see where the stories of the Gray family go next! Luckily, all four books are coming out January through April so I won’t have to wait too long.
February 9, 2023
In the first book of the Hart’s Ridge series, Lucy is the reprobate younger sister who refuses to settle down and be an adult, using people and deceiving them as she goes. Her older sister Taylor is in this book, too, but the focus is on Lucy who is in NYC trying to establish a life there. The book is filled with charm and wit, signatures of the author, as well as a lot of family drama. It is a quick read that is realistic and the basis on a true story made it even more interesting for me. I am invested in the characters in this series now and can’t wait for the next one. I must admit I approached the Lucy book with more than a little trepidation since she was not a favorite from the first book. Her growth and development in this one made it well worth the read as I cheered her on to change and become what Taylor knew she could be. Lovely story with some real life lessons there! It can be read as a standalone but I strongly recommend reading the first book so that you get the background information about Lucy and her past actions.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guidelines Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”
Disclaimer
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guidelines Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”
January 23, 2023
I appreciate the opportunity to offer an honest review for this ARC that I received from Kay.
I just have to say that I loved the second story in the Hart’s Ridge series. I couldn’t put it down! Taylor really wants to find answers to her family’s tragic past and how it has affected her outlook on life. Her sister Lucy is struggling in a different direction, but the more I learned about her the more I liked her. I also look forward to getting more answers to some of the cliffhangers in this story!!! Who will be the man in Taylor’s life who earns her trust? Will we see her become more accepted by her peers in her career in law enforcement? Will Lucy stick around for a while? What will Cate do with her life? I look forward to the next book in the series!
June 27, 2023
I loved this Hart’s Ridge book two story. Although it was semi-centered on Lucy, it was still interwoven with Taylor and the rest of the family The plot lines were excellent and it kept your interest. I just ordered the third book in the series!
March 24, 2023
Based on the title, I expected this to be Lucy’s story. There was a lot of her story, but the end left a major hole. I thought perhaps that would be filled with the next book in the series, but it is not. Fir that reason, I downgraded my score.
I like Bratt’s writing, just wish she would actually finish the stories of characters other than Taylor.
I like Bratt’s writing, just wish she would actually finish the stories of characters other than Taylor.
January 21, 2023
After reading the first book, "Hart's Ridge" in the series I didn't know what to expect with book 2, "Lucy In the Sky". Especially since I was not that fond of "Lucy" who is the main character, Taylor's sister who at the end of the first book took advantage of her sister and left her high and dry actually stealing from her.
The more I got to know Lucy, her past and her character, she grew on me. I understood her and felt compassion deeply for her. By the end of the book I was very fond of her!
Taylor continues her search for justice, finding secrets about her families past that she wants to share with her family but not until she is absolutely sure of what the truth is. This is beginning to affect her work life and personal life.
Reading "Lucy In the Sky" I became more attached to the storyline, the characters including, Diesel the dog! I read this book over a span of 24 hours. I'm so looking forward to the next book in the series!
"Lucy In the Sky" (Hart's Ridge Book 2) publication date of 2/12/2023.
Thank you #KayBratt for providing me with an E-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
The more I got to know Lucy, her past and her character, she grew on me. I understood her and felt compassion deeply for her. By the end of the book I was very fond of her!
Taylor continues her search for justice, finding secrets about her families past that she wants to share with her family but not until she is absolutely sure of what the truth is. This is beginning to affect her work life and personal life.
Reading "Lucy In the Sky" I became more attached to the storyline, the characters including, Diesel the dog! I read this book over a span of 24 hours. I'm so looking forward to the next book in the series!
"Lucy In the Sky" (Hart's Ridge Book 2) publication date of 2/12/2023.
Thank you #KayBratt for providing me with an E-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
February 4, 2023
Lucy In the Sky is the second book in Kay Bratt’s new series Hart’s Ridge. In these books, Kay is branching out and writing in a different genre than normal as I would consider these stories to be mysteries. In the first book we were introduced to Taylor Gray, a local deputy in the small town police force and the oldest daughter of 4 to a somewhat troubled family. In this book we learn about her youngest sister Lucy. Lucy hasn’t always made the best decisions and has somehow lost her way. What I enjoyed about this book was that it not only covered Lucy’s latest predicament but it also included more about Taylor. It goes on to tell the backstory of what happened to both the girls mother and their deceased little brother. And that is a mystery that Taylor has to solve before she can find peace. This is a series that once you start, it keeps you wanting more. I look forward to reading and learning more about this family and about the other members of this beautiful community. I’m giving this a 5 star rating and recommend this new series to all mystery lovers out there!
January 22, 2023
I'm still digesting this one! Lucy is back! She's a thief! Or, is she? Lucy will make you feel all kinds of emotions. Ultimately, you will understand a bit more of what makes her tick. Taylor is still on the hunt for the truth about her mother, Cate. In the end, I was left with a few unanswered questions and I can't wait for the next installment, to see if I'm right. Ordinarily, I don't like books that require you to read the next book, so that you're not left dangling somewhere in the middle. Not the case here. You will get enough answers to satisfy, but you will look forward to the next episode, just like watching your favorite television series. Well done Kay!
February 19, 2023
I just finished Lucy In The Sky, Kay Bratt's second book in her Hart's Ridge series. I am still a bit overwhelmed by the story focusing on sisters, Taylor and Lucy Gray. Taylor discovers some astonishing and unbelievable news about her Mother, Catherine Gray, who died many years ago in a fire along with her small son, Robert. Or did they really? Taylor begins a journey in which she discovers how a judicial system that is meant to protect can actually contain injustices that may result in wrongful conviction. I found it extremely interesting that the author shared in her acknowledgements that since 1990, there have been more than 2,500 exonerations as a result of abuse or lying from within the judicial system.
Lucy In The Sky, follows Lucy to New York City, a place where she thought she could start anew, and forget her past. Initially, she thought she may have found the solution to all of her problems, yet eventually discovers that is certainly not the case.
This book is about family secrets, reconciliation, forgiveness, injustice, justice, and ultimately family strength and love.To be able to thoroughly enjoy the book, I recommend reading Hart's Ridge Book One. I received an ARC of Lucy In The Sky which in no way impacted my review of this delightful book.
Lucy In The Sky, follows Lucy to New York City, a place where she thought she could start anew, and forget her past. Initially, she thought she may have found the solution to all of her problems, yet eventually discovers that is certainly not the case.
This book is about family secrets, reconciliation, forgiveness, injustice, justice, and ultimately family strength and love.To be able to thoroughly enjoy the book, I recommend reading Hart's Ridge Book One. I received an ARC of Lucy In The Sky which in no way impacted my review of this delightful book.
January 22, 2023
Loved. Loved. Loved. What a great read.
This is the second book in the series, and in order to get all the emotions, and back story you need to read book one. You will love both in this series.
This book ends on a cliffhanger and Thank goodness book three is out right after this.
Dive in, get comfy and enjoy meeting your new best friends. As for me, I’m packing my bags and moving to Hart’s Ridge!
This is the second book in the series, and in order to get all the emotions, and back story you need to read book one. You will love both in this series.
This book ends on a cliffhanger and Thank goodness book three is out right after this.
Dive in, get comfy and enjoy meeting your new best friends. As for me, I’m packing my bags and moving to Hart’s Ridge!
January 23, 2023
What a wonderful, page turner this book is. So hard to put down. You just want to keep reading to see what happens next. Taylor is such a hard worker and is determined to get answers on things she is working on. Lucy is quite the character getting herself into more trouble. So many things revealed in this book that you’ll definitely want to read it! I received an advanced free reader copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 21, 2023
All Lucy wants is to see The Dakota, John Lennon's apartment. All Lucy gets, is a mess of monumental proportions, even in her eyes!! Meanwhile, Taylor, not only keeps her job, as a deputy, but is trying to solve a family situation while being surrounded by menfolks...Shane, Diesel, Sam, and her father, Jackson. A great read by an awesome author who has two more books to come in the Hart's Ridge series!! I can't wait!!
January 23, 2023
Kay Bratt is an amazing author. Her Hart's Ridge series is fantastic. Book 2, Lucy In The Sky, is full of family drama...and I seriously mean full of drama. So, many twists and turns and OMG moments that you will read this in one sitting. Enjoy.
Thank you Kay Bratt and Red Thread Publishing Group for allowing me the honor of being an ARC reader.
Thank you Kay Bratt and Red Thread Publishing Group for allowing me the honor of being an ARC reader.
July 28, 2024
Excellent series
January 21, 2023
Wow! I certainly didn’t expect all that happened in this book “Lucy in the Sky” but I absolutely loved it! I couldn’t put it down! This is the second book in the series and is even better than the first book.
Family- drama- mystery and life!
Family- drama- mystery and life!
January 16, 2024
I thought the first book in the series was a good read. The second books book was even better. Taylor finds out her mother is alive and in prison for a crime she didn’t commit. Her younger sister Lucy who ran away finds herself in a predicament that seems overwhelming.
August 13, 2025
4 stelle e mezza
Ho comprato questo libro, come il primo della serie, attratta dalla copertina: è bellissima! La trovo rilassante e sembra strano, visto che il libro è comuqnue un giallo, sebbene molto "tranquillo". Mentre mi sono subito trovata attratta dalla protagonista della serie, Taylor, ho avuto qualche problema con la sorella minore (la Lucy del titolo), la cui storia occupa la metà del libro (e non pare del tutto finita). Il primo volume della serie mi era piaciuto di più, nonostante questo ho fatto passare un anno prima di leggere questo: vediamo se riesco a evitare lo stesso errore con i successivi...
Ho comprato questo libro, come il primo della serie, attratta dalla copertina: è bellissima! La trovo rilassante e sembra strano, visto che il libro è comuqnue un giallo, sebbene molto "tranquillo". Mentre mi sono subito trovata attratta dalla protagonista della serie, Taylor, ho avuto qualche problema con la sorella minore (la Lucy del titolo), la cui storia occupa la metà del libro (e non pare del tutto finita). Il primo volume della serie mi era piaciuto di più, nonostante questo ho fatto passare un anno prima di leggere questo: vediamo se riesco a evitare lo stesso errore con i successivi...
January 30, 2023
Lucy is back and in a heap of trouble. Taylor is unraveling a mystery that has plagued her family for years. Again had me from page 1. I didn't want the book to end. A must read.
February 17, 2023
I just finished reading book two in the Hart's Ridge series, and this book is just as good, if not a tiny, tiny bit better than book one. Both are excellent, but there were two firm storylines in this one, and both kept me turning the pages as they flipped back and forth between Taylor and the ever-elusive Lucy, her wandering sister. This book ended with a couple of cliffhangers which makes me eager for book three. I would suggest reading this series in order as neither of these books have been standalones, and I'm guessing the final two won't be either. In this one, Taylor is investigating a new mystery. But this one is about as personal as you can get. And Lucy is finding more mazes in her life with unexpected challenges at every turn. We don't resolve every question with this book. But that's okay because it just makes me eager for book three in this four-book series. I liked the introduction of the new characters, and there's one in particular that I can't wait to see in the next installment. The best thing of all is that the books are publishing very close together so we don't have to wait very long.
February 15, 2023
I am loving this series. Kay Bratt has
such skill in spinning a tale and just pours herself into every book. She seems to write about things that matter to her as she brings each story to life. Her characters are so real and somewhat flawed as we all are.
We get to know Lucy better in this book; as Taylor tries to solve a mystery that hits very close to home for the Gray’s. The twists and turns just keep coming and we are left hungering for the next book.
I highly recommend this read and, indeed, the series.
I read this book as an ARC and wish to thank Kay Bratt and the publishers. The ideas in this review are strictly my own.
such skill in spinning a tale and just pours herself into every book. She seems to write about things that matter to her as she brings each story to life. Her characters are so real and somewhat flawed as we all are.
We get to know Lucy better in this book; as Taylor tries to solve a mystery that hits very close to home for the Gray’s. The twists and turns just keep coming and we are left hungering for the next book.
I highly recommend this read and, indeed, the series.
I read this book as an ARC and wish to thank Kay Bratt and the publishers. The ideas in this review are strictly my own.
January 5, 2026
Lucy has run away to NYC staying in a tent with a homeless woman Margo near the Dakota Building. Lucy is a Beatles fan who always wanted to see the Dakota Building where John Lennon had lived and died. Lucy wasn't always likable because she was immature and selfish. She had stolen money from her sister so that she could leave home.
It is revealed that Taylor's mother Kate didn't die in the fire in Montana. After three months in the burn center, she was sent to prison because an accelerant was found in two places in their home. Her baby Robert died in the fire. Her father was sending money to her in prison.
Her father was punishing himself by not eating properly and drinking too much because he felt guilty about lying to his daughters. Kate was going to kill herself unless he told them she was dead. Taylor wanted to prove that her mother was guilty so that her father would stop feeling so guilty. Kate told her husband that she didn't set the fire.
Taylor is still on unpaid leave from her job at the police department so she has time to research her mother's case.
Taylor was still trying to find Samuel Stone, Diesel's original owner. She thought that it would be good for Diesel to see his beloved owner again. He gave him up because he had to travel and Diesel missed him too much.
Lucy has her usual luck one day in NYC. She was watching the Dakota Building as usual when a doorman yelled at her for being late to walk two cute little pug dogs, Bentley and Bailey, who belonged to the Banfield family. Even though she explained that she wasn't a dog walker, she was hired to walk them since no one else showed up.
She was told to live in the dog's special room so that she could care for their demanding needs. Now Lucy had a job and a place to live in the Dakota Building! Mr. Banfield, her boss asked her to accompany him to a formal gathering because his wife Suki refused to go. She dressed like an English woman who was an art advisor. She makes some hilarious mistakes there.
Taylor tracked down her grandmother Adele and met with her to talk about Kate. Her house was once nice, but now it was dilapidated and neglected. She had married money, but Adele spent the last of it on legal expenses defending her daughter. She rarely left her house and she despised Jack, who never deserved Kate. Taylor realized that Adele reminded her of Lucy because she was feisty and full of quips and comebacks.
I had not heard much about Taylor's sister Anna, who had married a wealthy man and moved away. Taylor seemed to think that she presented a perfect picture of her life which she didn't believe. There was a sister Jo who married and often moved around. Lucy was the adventurous one who had abused drugs and been in trouble. Taylor was the eldest sister which made her feel responsible for their welfare since their father was neglectful. The only boy was Robert who died in the fire.
Lucy was no longer a dog nanny since the party. She had become Mr Ian Banfield's assistant because she introduced him to the artist he had wanted to meet. He renamed her Lucia and kept her English persona. She never saw his wife Suki, who never left her room.
Lucy had a secret. She was pregnant when she lived at home. She hadn't told anyone. Jorge, the artist from Uruguay, became friends with Lucy. He had guessed that she was pregnant. She still used the persona of Lucia, which was dishonest.
Mr Banfield wanted to adopt Lucy's unborn baby and offered her $50,000 which would help her to start over somewhere not in NYC.
Taylor and her grandmother Adele went to Montana to visit Kate in prison. Taylor wanted to personally ask Kate what had really happened with the fire. She had not told her sisters that their mother was really alive.
I am just in love with all of these characters. Lucy is funny and interesting and the little pugs Bentley and Bailey are too adorable.I love Diesel and Sam, his original owner. I hope that Sam and Taylor get romantic. Diesel is a charmer. I am afraid that I am becoming addicted to Hart's Ridge and need to read every book in the series.
It is revealed that Taylor's mother Kate didn't die in the fire in Montana. After three months in the burn center, she was sent to prison because an accelerant was found in two places in their home. Her baby Robert died in the fire. Her father was sending money to her in prison.
Her father was punishing himself by not eating properly and drinking too much because he felt guilty about lying to his daughters. Kate was going to kill herself unless he told them she was dead. Taylor wanted to prove that her mother was guilty so that her father would stop feeling so guilty. Kate told her husband that she didn't set the fire.
Taylor is still on unpaid leave from her job at the police department so she has time to research her mother's case.
Taylor was still trying to find Samuel Stone, Diesel's original owner. She thought that it would be good for Diesel to see his beloved owner again. He gave him up because he had to travel and Diesel missed him too much.
Lucy has her usual luck one day in NYC. She was watching the Dakota Building as usual when a doorman yelled at her for being late to walk two cute little pug dogs, Bentley and Bailey, who belonged to the Banfield family. Even though she explained that she wasn't a dog walker, she was hired to walk them since no one else showed up.
She was told to live in the dog's special room so that she could care for their demanding needs. Now Lucy had a job and a place to live in the Dakota Building! Mr. Banfield, her boss asked her to accompany him to a formal gathering because his wife Suki refused to go. She dressed like an English woman who was an art advisor. She makes some hilarious mistakes there.
Taylor tracked down her grandmother Adele and met with her to talk about Kate. Her house was once nice, but now it was dilapidated and neglected. She had married money, but Adele spent the last of it on legal expenses defending her daughter. She rarely left her house and she despised Jack, who never deserved Kate. Taylor realized that Adele reminded her of Lucy because she was feisty and full of quips and comebacks.
I had not heard much about Taylor's sister Anna, who had married a wealthy man and moved away. Taylor seemed to think that she presented a perfect picture of her life which she didn't believe. There was a sister Jo who married and often moved around. Lucy was the adventurous one who had abused drugs and been in trouble. Taylor was the eldest sister which made her feel responsible for their welfare since their father was neglectful. The only boy was Robert who died in the fire.
Lucy was no longer a dog nanny since the party. She had become Mr Ian Banfield's assistant because she introduced him to the artist he had wanted to meet. He renamed her Lucia and kept her English persona. She never saw his wife Suki, who never left her room.
Lucy had a secret. She was pregnant when she lived at home. She hadn't told anyone. Jorge, the artist from Uruguay, became friends with Lucy. He had guessed that she was pregnant. She still used the persona of Lucia, which was dishonest.
Mr Banfield wanted to adopt Lucy's unborn baby and offered her $50,000 which would help her to start over somewhere not in NYC.
Taylor and her grandmother Adele went to Montana to visit Kate in prison. Taylor wanted to personally ask Kate what had really happened with the fire. She had not told her sisters that their mother was really alive.
I am just in love with all of these characters. Lucy is funny and interesting and the little pugs Bentley and Bailey are too adorable.I love Diesel and Sam, his original owner. I hope that Sam and Taylor get romantic. Diesel is a charmer. I am afraid that I am becoming addicted to Hart's Ridge and need to read every book in the series.
March 1, 2025
Lucy is the youngest of the Gray girls and the most spoiled. It seemed that whatever she wanted, she made sure she got. Even today, as they are all grown up, when she walked into her father's house, his face lit up and he thought about cleaning himself up and cleaning his house so his baby wouldn't try to do it. He might have Taylor do the cleaning, but not his baby girl. Lucy would then stay for a short time and leave, to be gone for an indefinite time again.
Lucy always seemed to be getting into trouble. This time, she had to get herself out of the mess she was in. To do this, she did the unthinkable and took a thousand dollars from Taylor's secret stash. She didn't want to do it; but she desperately needed the money and Taylor would not lend it to her. Lucy left the state of Georgia and fled to New York City where she could get an abortion, if she would just make it to the clinic.
Lucy had an obsession to the Beatles since she had been told she had been named after their song, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". So, since she was in New York, she went to the Dakota where John had lived. She stood across the street in the park so she would just see the building and watch the people come in and out. At one point, a man came out where the porter was and handed him the leashes of two dogs and motioned to Lucy. The man came across the street and handed the leashes to Lucy witn instructions as to their care. The wealthy man thought she was the dog nanny he had hired that morning. Although she wasn't, she finally agreed to walk the dogs. Out of this mistake, she got a job as dog nanny and then as the man's assistant. This included room and board, so Lucy could save up some money. When her pregnancy became evident, the man, Ian Banning, asked her what she was going to do now. His solution was for her to have the baby and then give him up for adoption to himself and his wife. Since his wife stayed in all the time, no one would know the difference. Although she had misgivings, Lucy agreed to be paid for all expenses after the baby was born. When the baby was born, he had colic and screamed all night. nothing could calm him down. Mrs. Banning had no idea what she was doing and let him cry. Lucy stayed on to heal after delivery and to wait for the money she was promised but Ian was refusing to pay her. Meanwhile, she wondered why no one calmed the baby down. In desperation for some sleep, Lucy went to see what she could do to calm him down. He was hungry; but wouldn't take the bottle. In desperation, Lucy breast fed him and he calmed down immediately.
What would happen now?
Lucy always seemed to be getting into trouble. This time, she had to get herself out of the mess she was in. To do this, she did the unthinkable and took a thousand dollars from Taylor's secret stash. She didn't want to do it; but she desperately needed the money and Taylor would not lend it to her. Lucy left the state of Georgia and fled to New York City where she could get an abortion, if she would just make it to the clinic.
Lucy had an obsession to the Beatles since she had been told she had been named after their song, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". So, since she was in New York, she went to the Dakota where John had lived. She stood across the street in the park so she would just see the building and watch the people come in and out. At one point, a man came out where the porter was and handed him the leashes of two dogs and motioned to Lucy. The man came across the street and handed the leashes to Lucy witn instructions as to their care. The wealthy man thought she was the dog nanny he had hired that morning. Although she wasn't, she finally agreed to walk the dogs. Out of this mistake, she got a job as dog nanny and then as the man's assistant. This included room and board, so Lucy could save up some money. When her pregnancy became evident, the man, Ian Banning, asked her what she was going to do now. His solution was for her to have the baby and then give him up for adoption to himself and his wife. Since his wife stayed in all the time, no one would know the difference. Although she had misgivings, Lucy agreed to be paid for all expenses after the baby was born. When the baby was born, he had colic and screamed all night. nothing could calm him down. Mrs. Banning had no idea what she was doing and let him cry. Lucy stayed on to heal after delivery and to wait for the money she was promised but Ian was refusing to pay her. Meanwhile, she wondered why no one calmed the baby down. In desperation for some sleep, Lucy went to see what she could do to calm him down. He was hungry; but wouldn't take the bottle. In desperation, Lucy breast fed him and he calmed down immediately.
What would happen now?
March 13, 2023
This is the second book in the Hart's Ridge Series and I think I liked this one even better than the first. I couldn't put it down.
In this book, we find out more about Lucy If you remember from book one, Lucy stole $1000 from Taylor's emergency fund and disappeared. In this book, we find out that Lucy followed her dream to visit New York City and the Diesel building where John Lennon once lived.
While homeless, Lucy is mistaken as a dog walker for a rich family who lives in the Diesel building. She decides she needs a little bit of money so she pretends to be the dog walker. This leads her to meet Ian (his wife is the dogs rich, stuck up owner). After meeting Ian and being offered a job, she thinks her dream has come true since she is now living in the Diesel building. Lucy has a secret that Ian finds out about and he has agreed to help her by offering her $50,000 in return. Lucy thinks she has hit the big time and agrees to let Ian help her. But are things really as it seems. Usually if something looks too good to be true, it usually is. Lucy finds her in a predicament that she isn't sure how to get out of. Lucy might also find love but will her involvement with Ian destroy this?
In the mean time, Taylor is in the middle of another investigation. This time it involves her family and her past. She finds out that her dad has been sending money to an inmate in a Montana prison. Imagine her shock when she finds out who. Taylor always wondered why they left Montana, now she is going to find out that answer. What she thought was her past wasn't exactly true. We find out about the backstory of what really happened in the fire that kills her mom and baby brother. She also meets another unexpected family member. Her investigation takes her to Montana. She has asked for time off from work so she could investigate which is causing friction at her Job.
Then there is Sam, the first owner of Diesel. Taylor was determined to track down Diesel's original owner so she could find out his backstory. She always thought that Diesel looked sad and she wants to try to find out why. Will Taylor lose Diesel to Sam? You will have to read the book to find out.
If you love a good story that includes a great mystery with unexpected twists and turns, then you are going to love Lucy in the Sky. This author really knows how to engage a reader and keep their interest. This is definitely a "can't but down' book.
In this book, we find out more about Lucy If you remember from book one, Lucy stole $1000 from Taylor's emergency fund and disappeared. In this book, we find out that Lucy followed her dream to visit New York City and the Diesel building where John Lennon once lived.
While homeless, Lucy is mistaken as a dog walker for a rich family who lives in the Diesel building. She decides she needs a little bit of money so she pretends to be the dog walker. This leads her to meet Ian (his wife is the dogs rich, stuck up owner). After meeting Ian and being offered a job, she thinks her dream has come true since she is now living in the Diesel building. Lucy has a secret that Ian finds out about and he has agreed to help her by offering her $50,000 in return. Lucy thinks she has hit the big time and agrees to let Ian help her. But are things really as it seems. Usually if something looks too good to be true, it usually is. Lucy finds her in a predicament that she isn't sure how to get out of. Lucy might also find love but will her involvement with Ian destroy this?
In the mean time, Taylor is in the middle of another investigation. This time it involves her family and her past. She finds out that her dad has been sending money to an inmate in a Montana prison. Imagine her shock when she finds out who. Taylor always wondered why they left Montana, now she is going to find out that answer. What she thought was her past wasn't exactly true. We find out about the backstory of what really happened in the fire that kills her mom and baby brother. She also meets another unexpected family member. Her investigation takes her to Montana. She has asked for time off from work so she could investigate which is causing friction at her Job.
Then there is Sam, the first owner of Diesel. Taylor was determined to track down Diesel's original owner so she could find out his backstory. She always thought that Diesel looked sad and she wants to try to find out why. Will Taylor lose Diesel to Sam? You will have to read the book to find out.
If you love a good story that includes a great mystery with unexpected twists and turns, then you are going to love Lucy in the Sky. This author really knows how to engage a reader and keep their interest. This is definitely a "can't but down' book.
February 13, 2023
Lucy in the Sky by Kay Bratt is the second book in the Hart’s Ridge series. If you have yet to read Hart’s Ridge which is book one, you need to hop to it! I’m gonna tell you this is the first crime series that Kay has ever written. It is the first crime anything she has ever written. I am fairly new to Kay’s books and I wouldn’t have known that if she didn’t mention it in a post. I have to say these books are brilliant. If you like Crime, Detective or Police Precedural book, you will fall head over heals for these books. You would never know that she is new to this genre.
First of all, it looks to me like the main cast of characters we met in Hart’s Ridge remain the same. We do have a different case and new circumstances in Lucy in the Sky. The chapters rotate between Lucy and her sister Taylor. I like the fact Lucy and Taylor’s family is not perfect. They have a lot of problems and they are trying to rise above their childhood which wasn’t perfect either. I understand that each book allows us to learn more about each family member and why things are the way they are.
There were times in this book that I was in tears. I couldn’t read and put the book down to dry my eyes, blow my nose and regain my composure. That doesn’t happen often. My heart was touched and reminded me of times my heart was broken. I can’t tell you what set me off. You’ll have to read the book. I just can’t give anything away!
I am looking forward to more books in this series and I hope to find time to read some of her back catalog. Everything I’ve read by Kay Bratt is full of emotion, problems and good endings that are plausible. If you are a fan of Kay Bratt, I highly suggest you read this new series. If you have not tried any of her books, I recommend you try her writing. I have enjoyed not only her books but, her writings of her everyday life. She is a phenominal person. She is loving, caring, and does what she can to make this world a better place.
I’m honored to be on her review team. You will be blessed to read her stories. Until next time…Happy Reading!
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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
First of all, it looks to me like the main cast of characters we met in Hart’s Ridge remain the same. We do have a different case and new circumstances in Lucy in the Sky. The chapters rotate between Lucy and her sister Taylor. I like the fact Lucy and Taylor’s family is not perfect. They have a lot of problems and they are trying to rise above their childhood which wasn’t perfect either. I understand that each book allows us to learn more about each family member and why things are the way they are.
There were times in this book that I was in tears. I couldn’t read and put the book down to dry my eyes, blow my nose and regain my composure. That doesn’t happen often. My heart was touched and reminded me of times my heart was broken. I can’t tell you what set me off. You’ll have to read the book. I just can’t give anything away!
I am looking forward to more books in this series and I hope to find time to read some of her back catalog. Everything I’ve read by Kay Bratt is full of emotion, problems and good endings that are plausible. If you are a fan of Kay Bratt, I highly suggest you read this new series. If you have not tried any of her books, I recommend you try her writing. I have enjoyed not only her books but, her writings of her everyday life. She is a phenominal person. She is loving, caring, and does what she can to make this world a better place.
I’m honored to be on her review team. You will be blessed to read her stories. Until next time…Happy Reading!
Don’t forget to support the authors you read by leaving a review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
February 13, 2023
This is the second book in the Hart's Ridge series. The first one was fantastic and this one is even better. I love that Kay Bratt expanded her writing skills to this wonderful genre. It's my favorite of her books now. A family drama with a lot of edge of your seat, tense, even a bit of a love story in the making book that keeps you on your toes.
Told by two of the four sisters. Taylor and Lucy. This is more Lucy's story but also a case that Taylor(she's a cop) is working on. You get to know Lucy in a whole new light. I did figure out Lucy's secret in the first book and was glad I was right. It just really set this book on it's path. I was completely surprised by the case Taylor wanted to solve. Who would of thought... Although she started out with another motive it worked out so good and made me cry many times.
Lucy is great in this one. She's more than she seamed in Hart's Ridge. She gets herself in a quandary for sure but she also fights like a warrior when she needs too. She draws on Taylor strength even though Taylor is very far away. She is quite the woman to be reckoned with in my opinion. I admired her finally.
Taylor sets out to find one person and see what really happened. She's all set to find out they are guilty. But when the truth comes to light she fights for this person's rights. Does all she can to get help and set justice right again. Taylor is a very strong woman and I hope she finds love with Sam. I love him. He's so good looking. They just need to be together.
The other sisters are in for a surprise also. From both Lucy and Taylor. As is their dad. The way this author brought this all together and gave us just what we wanted was so good. Well written and well rounded story of a family of almost lost sisters. Sisters who when the chips are down they are there for each other. And for their dad, even though he didn't make their lives easy at all.
Thank you Kay Bratt for this ARC. This book is just so good. I can't describe exactly how it made me feel. It made me feel all the feels that a good author gives.
Five huge stars for this book. Grab it. Read this series. Now I need the third book "IN MY LIFE."
Told by two of the four sisters. Taylor and Lucy. This is more Lucy's story but also a case that Taylor(she's a cop) is working on. You get to know Lucy in a whole new light. I did figure out Lucy's secret in the first book and was glad I was right. It just really set this book on it's path. I was completely surprised by the case Taylor wanted to solve. Who would of thought... Although she started out with another motive it worked out so good and made me cry many times.
Lucy is great in this one. She's more than she seamed in Hart's Ridge. She gets herself in a quandary for sure but she also fights like a warrior when she needs too. She draws on Taylor strength even though Taylor is very far away. She is quite the woman to be reckoned with in my opinion. I admired her finally.
Taylor sets out to find one person and see what really happened. She's all set to find out they are guilty. But when the truth comes to light she fights for this person's rights. Does all she can to get help and set justice right again. Taylor is a very strong woman and I hope she finds love with Sam. I love him. He's so good looking. They just need to be together.
The other sisters are in for a surprise also. From both Lucy and Taylor. As is their dad. The way this author brought this all together and gave us just what we wanted was so good. Well written and well rounded story of a family of almost lost sisters. Sisters who when the chips are down they are there for each other. And for their dad, even though he didn't make their lives easy at all.
Thank you Kay Bratt for this ARC. This book is just so good. I can't describe exactly how it made me feel. It made me feel all the feels that a good author gives.
Five huge stars for this book. Grab it. Read this series. Now I need the third book "IN MY LIFE."
February 12, 2023
Lucy in the Sky by Kay Bratt is the second book in the Hart’s Ridge series. Lucy Gray doesn't usually start trouble but it certainly knows how to be wherever she is. As she is running away from her hometown, she ends up in New York City and in front of the famous Dakota. When she is mistaken for someone else, a split second decision changes her luck for once. Or so Lucy thinks. A turn of fortunes leads to a situation of life or death. Meanwhile Taylor is dealing with a revelation that will tear apart everything she thought she knew about her family and their past. Once she is on the case, she can’t stop until she knows the truth. Will Lucy find a way to escape and survive? Will Taylor’s investigation help rebuild her family or tear it apart further?
Lucy in the Sky picks up right after the end of Hart’s Ridge as Lucy arrives in New York City. She isn’t there long when she finds her luck changes with a job of a lifetime. The book was a bit slow in the beginning but once Lucy reveals a secret she has been hiding and her new employer offers a way out, the pace picks up quickly. And if you thought Taylor’s heart was on her sleeve in Hart’s Ridge, you will see her torn in two as she investigates a family secret. I can’t say much without spoiling plot points but this story will leave you in awe and eager for book 3, In My Life (release date March 14, 2023). I highly recommend Lucy in the Sky. If you haven’t read Hart’s Ridge, I highly recommend it before reading Lucy in the Sky.
Lucy in the Sky is available in paperback and eBook
Hart’s Ridge is available in paperback and eBook
Lucy in the Sky picks up right after the end of Hart’s Ridge as Lucy arrives in New York City. She isn’t there long when she finds her luck changes with a job of a lifetime. The book was a bit slow in the beginning but once Lucy reveals a secret she has been hiding and her new employer offers a way out, the pace picks up quickly. And if you thought Taylor’s heart was on her sleeve in Hart’s Ridge, you will see her torn in two as she investigates a family secret. I can’t say much without spoiling plot points but this story will leave you in awe and eager for book 3, In My Life (release date March 14, 2023). I highly recommend Lucy in the Sky. If you haven’t read Hart’s Ridge, I highly recommend it before reading Lucy in the Sky.
Lucy in the Sky is available in paperback and eBook
Hart’s Ridge is available in paperback and eBook
February 14, 2023
Diamonds Aren't Always What They Seem. Once again, Bratt - in a bit of a departure from her "normal" books, at least the later ones before this series I am most familiar with - manages to craft a compelling tale of a broken family in small town rural Georgia (among other places) and make it seem all too real. In this particular case, we get two different yet linked stories here, as the titular Lucy deals with the fallout of her actions from her introduction in Book 1 of this series while big sis Taylor, the lead in Book 1, continues to unravel the deep family secret she uncovered in the first book. Yet again. Bratt is perhaps too comfortable with modern police tactics for some... but yet again, Bratt *does* manage to *also* highlight at least some of the problems with modern US policing and even brings in the real-world Innocence Project here and cites some of their real-world figures regarding the number of convictions they've helped overturn in the last 30+ years. In both plotlines, "reality" as each sister knows it begins unravelling more and more the deeper the sister looks, and each sister has to find out just how far down the particular rabbit hole they find themselves in they're willing to go. And with the conclusion of this particular tale... you're going to want Book 3 (In My Life, currently slated for release one month from now on March 14, 2023) pretty well immediately. Very much recommended.
January 29, 2023
Lucy in the Sky is the 2nd book in the Hart's Ridge series. There are two separate story lines in this book. Taylor has found out that the mother that she thought had died when she was a child is in fact in prison in Montana serving a life sentence for setting the fire that destroyed their home and killed her baby brother. Lucy begins a quest to find out if her mother is innocent or guilty so that she can move on with her life and decide whether to tell her sisters that her parents have lied to them for their whole lives.
Lucy has disappeared again and her sisters have no idea where she is this time. They assume she is up to no good as usual. However, Lucy might just be turning her life around as she finds herself pregnant in New York City struggling to do the right thing for her unborn child. She becomes involved in the world of art and finds herself in a dream job that will provide a good life for her child. Then things take a sharp turn.
Read this book to follow the unexpected twists and turns of Taylor and Lucy and the rest of their family. Will this be another happily ever after or a tragedy? You might have to wait for book three to find out! What a cliffhanger this one turns out to be.
Kay Bratt's venture into mystery and true crime fiction is a home run for me.
Lucy has disappeared again and her sisters have no idea where she is this time. They assume she is up to no good as usual. However, Lucy might just be turning her life around as she finds herself pregnant in New York City struggling to do the right thing for her unborn child. She becomes involved in the world of art and finds herself in a dream job that will provide a good life for her child. Then things take a sharp turn.
Read this book to follow the unexpected twists and turns of Taylor and Lucy and the rest of their family. Will this be another happily ever after or a tragedy? You might have to wait for book three to find out! What a cliffhanger this one turns out to be.
Kay Bratt's venture into mystery and true crime fiction is a home run for me.
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