Originally the author had planned 8 books for this series but she just added a 9th book so we don't have to say goodbye to our new friends in Hart's Ridge yet. Every book that comes out in this series is my new favorite. I certainly haven't gotten bored reading about the Gray family -- the author does a fantastic job of making each book exciting and interesting.

Starting Over tests the family bonds of the Gray family as they face a crisis that threatens to tear them apart. Taylor is working on a case that hits close to home as she tries to solve the kidnapping of one of her fellow police officer's wife. The search was very suspenseful and kept me turning pages to find out the outcome. At the same time, we meet someone new. Sutton has been hired to help Cate around the house and with her rehab from the gunshot wound that happened at the end of book 7. Cate wants to be independent and at first doesn't want Sutton's help. Sutton is keeping a major secret from Cate and the family that when it comes to light may end the beginning trust that Cate has in her. Along with the major plot lines involving Taylor and Cate, we get glimpses of what is going on with the rest of the family.

It was wonderful to spend more time with the Gray family and read about their love and respect for each other even as they bicker about the small things. Taylor is definitely the strongest member of the family but she's going to have to make some decisions soon -- should she work less so that she can continue her relationship with Sam or can she have her happily ever after as she continues the work that she loves? Book 9 in the series Blackbeard is due to publish in April, 2024 and I'm really looking forward to going back to Hart's Ridge to visit the Gray family. ( )