About this series
Hart's Ridge is a series by Kay Bratt. We list 17 books in this series so far, in reading order.
Start with Book 1: Hart’s Ridge.
If you like Hart's Ridge, try Hailey Dean by Nancy Grace and Lake District Mysteries by Rebecca Tope.
What readers say
Readers like this small-town Blue Ridge series for its atmospheric mountain setting, a determined deputy heroine with a hard past, twisty cases with red herrings, and a beloved rescue dog that adds warmth. Many call the later books addictive and hopeful despite the suspense, and mention the family drama woven through the mysteries. Criticisms: it reads more like a police procedural or thriller than a classic cozy, some find the opening slow, the heroine too passive, the male characters hostile and some books too sugary or crowded with dual storylines. Readers generally advise starting at the beginning.
Best for: Readers who want a small-town, character-driven mystery series with a dog and some heavier themes, and will read in order.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated November 2026.
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