When Sonya inherits a Victorian mansion with a haunting history, she decides to move in and make it her own. She immediately starts meeting all the spirits residing in the house with her and Trey, the young lawyer who is familiar with the house and its history. That history involves a curse on all new brides who marry in the house. They have all died on their wedding day and their rings have been removed. Sonya soon realizes that in order to break the curse, she needs to recover the missing rings.

I love Nora Roberts’ trilogies, and the paranormal aspects. This one takes a little longer to set-up and is slower paced than most. I realized part way through that it was moving too slow for there to be any resolution in this book, and I was right. It ends on a major cliffhanger. I already have the next book, but I’m leary to read it until the third is released. I’m not sure I’m going to be able to wait to see what happens! If you are a fan of the trilogies, this is another good one.

Sometimes I forget how good of an author Nora is, and then I read a book like this. Her series have always been my favorites, and this series fits the bill. I don’t usually read books with magical realism, but I wasn’t passing this one up, even though I wasn’t sure how I would feel about it.

The Lost Bride series brings us to a mansion in Maine. Sonya finds out she has an uncle she didn’t know about and he leaves her a house that she has to live in for three years based on his will. The lawyer in charge of his will becomes an important person in Sonya’s experience at the house.

Weird things happen while she’s there. The house is definitely haunted. I loved seeing Sonya figure out where the random music is coming from, and why her clothes get picked out for her or things get moved.

Nora writes such great relationships, both friendships and romantic ones. Her characters are always so well developed it feels like they’re instantly my friends.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for my ARC of this book.

Inheritance by Nora Roberts is an interesting read. I felt pulled into it quickly and it felt faster paced than most books I’ve read by Nora Roberts. It gives September House vibes with the quirky (& creepy) house ghosts. The characters are all likeable and/or intriguing and their interactions are entertaining. The descriptions of the home and town had me captivated. I love a good cliffhanger and this book didn’t disappoint.

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Haunted mansion! Centuries of brides! Curses! This is classic Roberts that I just love! I was sucked in quickly and was swept back to my college days of reading Roberts and swapping paperbacks with my roommate.

Sonya is the modern day family member who is haunted by the previous brides in her lineage that have been murdered on their wedding nights. The ghosts of her family members are benevolent, but there is also an angry witch who wants Sonya to move out. This is a family story with a paranormal twist that was endearing. We don't get a lot into the romance yet. Note this is a trilogy and that means the ending is...open.
I'm really liking where the book is going, but I didn't want to give it 5 stars yet...I've been burned before.

Loved the descriptions of the house and enjoyed the descriptions of Sonya’s work. Good story, but didn’t realize it ended on a major cliffhanger.

This was an interesting story. Even better than the second book. Glad I got to read it. ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

Thanks, St. Martin’s Press, for the arc!

I have one question—why did I not read this book sooner? Honestly, this is one of those moments when I’m so mad I sat on a book! I knew of Nora Roberts because my mom read her when I was younger, but I have yet to read her. Then I read INHERITANCE, and I’m a fan!! It’s the first book in a trilogy, filled with ghosts, love stories, a haunted house, and fantastic characters I want to know more about!

I dually read and listened to the book, which was the best decision because Brittany Presley narrates the audiobook, and we all know she’s one of my favorite narrators! She brought this book to life! Reading and listening was a wise decision because it made me love it even more.

Nora Roberts has been writing for a long time because my mom read her when she was younger than me. But this book shows what an incredible author she is because she spans generations—both in real life (my mom and me) and in the actual plot of the book!

I highly recommend starting this trilogy; you will be entertained!

I loved the dynamic between Sonya and the other characters. The ghosts in the home have personalities and make the story interesting.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this novel.

Inheritance by Nora Roberts
Book one in The Lost Bride trilogy
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Soon after breaking off her engagement, Sonya learns that her late father had a twin brother he never knew about. This twin brother has left Sonya a house in his will. As Sonya moves in to spend some time in the house, she learns that the house has a long history that involves tragic deaths and stories of a curse.
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I enjoyed this book so very much! I did the audio (it was amazing) and from the very first chapter was completely sucked in to Sonya’s life.
The mystery of this house, the brides, and the curse was executed very well. I am DYING to know where the story leads, seeing as this is a trilogy.
I LOVE all the side characters but my absolute FAVORITE is the bestie, Cleo. She is such a queen boss, and I adore her.
There is a romance in here but it just slides so smoothly into the empty spots and doesn’t make the book FEEL like a romance book. It’s so perfect.
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4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 I loved everything about this story except that cliffhanger ending. Harsh, Nora, to leave me hanging like that! I cannot wait to read book two - The Mirror.

Spellbound! Ms. Roberts is at it again, with another intriguing trilogy, the first of which is "Inheritance", It's gothic mansion meets romance meets supernatural history, and it WORKS.
Our heroine Sonya MacTavish recently made several changes in her life including breaking up with her fiance, quitting her job, opening her own Graphics design business, and moving from Boston to the Maine coast. She soon learns that her late father had a twin he never knew about and she is heir to most of the estate of her newly discovered uncle, Collin Poole. Sonya's uncle's estate included a beautiful Victorian mansion, and the will stated that she must live there for three years to receive her inheritance,

I have read MANY Nora Roberts novels and I am a fan of her trilogies because they veer a little more towards fantasy than her usual books - which I also love! You get a little bit of everything with Ms. Roberts. Inheritance is full of secrets from the past to unravel, and a variety of entertaining ghosts.

This was a fast paced read, holding my interest. I liked the characters, especially Cleo, and I'm looking forward to her story and the rest of the trilogy!

This is the first of the Lost Bride Trilogy. What an exciting story! Sonya finds out that there was more of her father's story than she never knew. After a horrible break up Sonya finds out that she has inherited a beautiful manor that belonged to the brother that she never knew her father had The manor is huge and comes with many secrets. Sonya
makes friends and becomes part of the community which she is falling in love with. The book has just enough "scary parts" to keep you on the edge of your seat. Can't wait to see what part 2 brings!! Thank to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange an honest review.

I was completely captivated by Lost Bride Manor! Roberts nails it with a gripping multi-generational tragedy set in a haunted mansion, a supernatural mystery, and masterful, well-paced writing. The atmospheric setting drew me in from the very start, making me feel as though I was right there with the characters. The portrayal of Sonya and Cleo, with their strong sisterly bond, was particularly striking; they’re two independent, creative women I’d love to be friends with.

The cliffhanger was brilliantly done, leaving me eagerly awaiting the next chapter of Sonya and Owen’s story. I enjoyed the e-book alongside the audiobook, narrated by Brittney Pressley, who brought the characters to life and heightened the suspense to spine-tingling levels.

If you’re a fan of multi-generational family mysteries led by strong female characters, well-crafted secondary characters, and a touch of humor, this book is for you. Just a heads-up: the cliffhanger might make you want to wait until the next two books in the series are out so you can read them all together.

The first book in The Lost Bride Trilogy, Inheritance is the story of a young woman named Sonya MacTavish, who discovers that her late father had a twin brother that he never knew anything about. Her uncle has passed away leaving everything he owned to her including a Victorian mansion off the coast of Maine. Having recently broken off from an engagement she’s more than ready for a change of scenery. But she shows up to the stately mansion expecting a welcoming home finds that things are nothing like she thought they would be.
The author writes suspense like nobody’s business and this book doesn’t disappoint. The plot has plenty of twists and turns, the characters have the ring of authenticity, and you can practically hear the creaking of old boards as she moves through the mansion searching out clues to the centuries old mystery. Don’t miss out on this jewel!

I was intrigued, kind of. I was bored, kind of. I think Nora Roberts' books may not be for me. There's a chance I may pick up the next one because it has the potential to be more insteresting, but we'll see. It's not a bad book, it just didn't hook me. And I hate perfect characters. That's my other gripe, and maybe my biggest.

I received this book complimentary from NetGalley but all opinions are my own.

This one was okay. I struggled to stay interested. It felt very long. The characters were interesting and the plot blurbed was fascinating. But the actual book seemed overwrought.

Nora does it again pulling you into this story of Lost Brides. Sonia and Cleo has best friends are a dream duo, and the goth manor sounds like a dream except with the creepy witch! Cant wait for the 2nd book to learn more about these storylines. Beautifully written, wouldn't expect any less from Nora!

In true Nora Roberts fashion, the opening page of The Inheritance, the first book in the Lost Bride Trilogy series, from the first page you immediately find yourself immersed in Sonya’s seemingly idyllic life that is then altered through the selfish actions of others…and then readily stay until the last page is turned. A truly unique story has been spun spanning generations…bringing joy and sorrow to The Manor whose spiritual inhabitants have been making it their home for over two hundred years. The core thread woven throughout is of strength and resilience in the face of heartbreak and misery…with evil taking a tangential role in the history of The Manor, the family who built it, and the surrounding town.

As the story of the central and secondary characters, whose roles are to eliminate the evil that has been dwelling within The Manor for those two hundred-plus years unfolds, you are drawn into their lives with all their joys and sorrows…Ms. Roberts’ gift as a writer is the connection she creates between the characters and the reader.

Not normally a fan of cliffhangers, the exception to this trilogy is that the stage has been set early on as to the direction the story will take as each new book draws upon its predecessor to ultimately bring the light to the darkness and evil that has been brought to generations of the Poole family.

This ARC book was complimentary…provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

I'm hooked on this new trilogy: The Lost Brides.
The main character's world is turned upside down when she inherits a haunted manor in Maine. There is an evil woman, some good ghosts, new friends, a dog, and lots of murder.

I love a little magical realism with some romance thrown in too. Nota Robert's "Inheritance" does not disappoint. Sonya inherits a mansion on the coast of Maine and it is no ordinary house. She realizes she is not living alone and not all her new roommates are of the friendly variety. Along the way she meets the fun cast of characters from the town including her new love interest, Trey.

My only criticism is that this probably a touch too long and a little repetitive with Sonya's day to day activities. This book ends on a cliffhanger with the sequel coming out in November.

Overall, a lighter spooky romantic read.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for an advanced readers copy of this book for my honest review.

This book was the most wild I've ever read. I loved the story and was so hooked from the first two chapters. Who doesn't love dead brides and haunted houses that are filled with ghosts who do your laundry and make your bed? Seems like the coziest haunted house I've ever heard of, aside from the evil angry witch ghost who lives on the third floor.

But oh my goodness, I was so frustrated with the formatting of this book. Pure technical complaints, but I can not stand when a writer ends a thought from one character, starts a new paragraph, and continues the thought from that character. So you actually have to check the punctuation to see who is talking all the time. For example:

Sara said, "I love bread and jam.

Especially when they're warm."

WHY NOT JUST KEEP THE THOUGHTS TOGETHER IN ONE LINE???

This drove me utterly insane. And it happened on every single page.

Also the amount of typos in the finished copy was slightly staggering. It was like no one had actually read the book before sending it to the printers.

But, I was hooked and I've been approved for the second book in the series, so I have to go read that right now.