Happy Release Day!
Congrats Kay
on the release today of
It's Only Love!
Published September 29, 2026 by Red Thread Publishing Group
Wade Barrett's dog came home but he didn't. Everyone believes Wade drowned.
Walker Barrett never has.
Eight months after his brother vanished off Florida's Gulf Coast, the discovery of a single piece of evidence reopens a case everyone else has long since closed. Determined to uncover the truth, Walker follows a trail of secrets that leads far deeper than he ever imagined.
When private investigator Sam Gray agrees to take the case, it quickly becomes clear that someone has worked very hard to keep the past buried, and they're willing to do whatever it takes to keep it that way. With Sheriff Taylor Gray helping uncover the truth, the investigation soon exposes hidden betrayals, broken loyalties, and secrets someone would kill to protect.
Josie Colburn likes her life simple. Running the marina keeps her busy, and keeping people at arm's length keeps her safe.
Then Walker arrives.
Grieving, stubborn, and searching for answers, he's the last complication she needs. But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore the connection growing between them and the danger closing in around them.
Someone knows exactly what happened to Wade Barrett. And when the truth finally surfaces, Walker and Josie may lose more than either of them is prepared to give.
It's Only Love is the seventeenth novel in the bestselling Hart's Ridge series—a gripping blend of mystery, romance, family secrets, and the unforgettable characters readers have come to call friends.
Loosely inspired by a real Florida disappearance that captured national attention, It's Only Love explores the secrets we keep, the lies we tell, and the lengths we'll go for the people we love.
My thoughts about It's Only Love ~~
(I love to note the first lines of the books I'm reading. First lines can really grab a reader's attention and I love seeing where the author takes the reader after their first line.)
First lines—"The smell of grilled fish drifted through the open windows of Daniel and Tula's home, mixing with the familiar scents of saltwater, sunscreen, and whatever tropical candle Tula was obsessed with this month."
I don't know how Kay Bratt does it but she just keeps creating amazing stories, with each one more exciting than the last. It's Only Love is over the top! She really outdid herself this time. And the cliffhanger at the end? OMG!
A missing man, declared dead, get Taylor and Sam to drop everything to help solve the case. Walker, the man's brother, doesn't believe the story about his missing brother and wants it investigated further. Secrets are uncovered and people's lives are in danger.
One of the many things I love about this series are the multiple storylines that the reader gets to enjoy. Not only is there the crime in each book that needs to be solved, but then there are also all the other storylines in the story. We get to know all of the characters better and learn about their lives and what they are going through. I've come to think of these people as my friends.
The Hart's Ridge series is an amazing set of stories, with memorable characters and interesting plotlines. I highly recommend It's Only Love. I love this whole series—it just keeps getting better and better.
And the author just keeps writing this series. Yay for us!!
Book #18, I'm Losing You, is expected to be released on January 26, 2027!
I received an ARC of It's Only Love from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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Read my thoughts about Hart's Ridge, Lucy in the Sky, In My Life, Borrowed Time, Instant Karma, Nobody Told Me, Hello Goodbye, Starting Over, Blackbird, Hello Little Girl, So This is Christmas, Every Little Thing, Now and Then, Tell Me Why, Ticket to Ride and Working Class Hero.
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About the author
Kay Bratt; Writer, Rescuer, Wanderer
As a writer, Kay used writing to help her navigate a tumultuous childhood, followed by a decade of abuse as an adult. After working her way through the hard years, Kay emerged a survivor and a pursuer of peace--and finally found the courage to share her stories. She is the author of more than a dozen full length books, with ten of those published by Lake Union Publishing. Kay writes women's fiction and historical fiction, and her books have fueled many exciting book club discussions. Her works have been translated into German, Korean, Chinese, Czechoslovakian, and Estonian.
As a rescuer, Kay currently focuses her efforts on animal rescue and is the Director of Advocacy for Yorkie Rescue of the Carolinas. As a child advocate, she spent a number of years volunteering in a Chinese orphanage, as well as provided assistance for several nonprofit organizations that support children in China, including An Orphan's Wish (AOW), Pearl River Outreach, and Love Without Boundaries. In the USA, she actively served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children in Georgia, and spear-headed numerous outreach programs for underprivileged children in the South Carolina area.
As a wanderer, Kay has lived in nearly three dozen different homes, on two continents and in states from coast to coast in the USA. She's traveled to Mexico, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Philippines, Central America, Bahamas, and Australia. Currently she and her soulmate of more than 25 years enjoy life in their forever home on the banks of Lake Hartwell in Georgia, USA.
Kay has been described as southern, spicy, and a little sassy. Social media forces her to overshare and you don't want to miss some of the antics that goes on with her and the Bratt Pack.
As a writer, Kay used writing to help her navigate a tumultuous childhood, followed by a decade of abuse as an adult. After working her way through the hard years, Kay emerged a survivor and a pursuer of peace--and finally found the courage to share her stories. She is the author of more than a dozen full length books, with ten of those published by Lake Union Publishing. Kay writes women's fiction and historical fiction, and her books have fueled many exciting book club discussions. Her works have been translated into German, Korean, Chinese, Czechoslovakian, and Estonian.
As a rescuer, Kay currently focuses her efforts on animal rescue and is the Director of Advocacy for Yorkie Rescue of the Carolinas. As a child advocate, she spent a number of years volunteering in a Chinese orphanage, as well as provided assistance for several nonprofit organizations that support children in China, including An Orphan's Wish (AOW), Pearl River Outreach, and Love Without Boundaries. In the USA, she actively served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children in Georgia, and spear-headed numerous outreach programs for underprivileged children in the South Carolina area.
As a wanderer, Kay has lived in nearly three dozen different homes, on two continents and in states from coast to coast in the USA. She's traveled to Mexico, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Philippines, Central America, Bahamas, and Australia. Currently she and her soulmate of more than 25 years enjoy life in their forever home on the banks of Lake Hartwell in Georgia, USA.
Kay has been described as southern, spicy, and a little sassy. Social media forces her to overshare and you don't want to miss some of the antics that goes on with her and the Bratt Pack.
Find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and then buckle up and enjoy the ride. You can find a full list of her published works at www.kaybratt.com -- To be notified when new books are released, please sign up for my monthly email newsletter at www.kaybratt.com ~ Goodreads
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