This book is a great start to a new series. It was a wonderful read that holds your attention from the first page until the last. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
I received a complimentary copy from St. Martin's Press via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I have been reading Nora Roberts for many, many years and I have had my favorite series. This just may be another favorite of hers. The first book in the Lost Bride series has many interesting tropes. A haunted manor that Sonya inherits from an uncle she never knew, finds while living in the house that there is a story about the Lost Brides. She meets the family lawyer’s son and starts a friendship/relationship with him, and she convinces her best friend to move in with her. I thought this was such an intriguing storyline and I really can’t wait for the next book. As much as I hate cliffhangers and rarely read them, Nora Roberts is such a gifted writer that I look forward to her stories. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is only my second Nora Roberts book, but it encompasses everything that I've come to love about them: a novel that manages to be both character- and plot-driven, with exceptional story development and a warm and cozy feeling, along with a page-turning storyline that kept me wanting more. And that ending.... ! I need to know what happens next and can't wait for the next book in the trilogy! Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the advance digital copy.

This story will captivate readers with a spellbinding blend of historical fiction, romance, and the supernatural. The story begins in 1806, with Astrid Poole's tragic wedding day, setting the stage for a family haunted by curses and lost love. Sonya MacTavish inherits a Victorian mansion, becoming central in unraveling family secrets and a centuries-old curse. The characters, especially Sonya and her friends Cleo, Trey, and Owen, add depth to the plot. Although the romance unfolds abruptly, and some plot developments seem too convenient, the overall experience is addictive. The cliffhanger ending left me eagerly anticipating the next installment. Overall, this is a captivating and atmospheric journey into a world of mystery and romance that I couldn't put down.

Sonya has just caught her fiancé cheating on her with her cousin. Needless to say, this did not go over well. But, because her fiancé is not a very nice man, Sonya has quit her job as a graphic designer. She has decided to do freelance work. So, when a strange man comes to her door and informs her that her uncle, which she has no idea existed, has died and left her an old manor on the coast of Maine, Sonya decides fate has stepped in to give her a change of scenery. Little does Sonya know, this house has a few residents already living there.

Y’all know I love Nora Roberts! I have been so excited to read this book. Even if it wasn’t a 5 star read…I thoroughly enjoyed it! The only reason for the 4 star review is that the story is a bit long and could have been shortened by quite a few pages. Just my opinion. But, as usual, Roberts has an amazing array of characters! And y’all! I want to live in this house, even with all the ghosts. (Y’all know I love ghosts stories!)

The narrator, Brittany Pressley, is a true joy to listen to! I have listened to quite a few books that she has narrated and I have enjoyed almost every one!

Need a good ghost story with great characters and an amazing setting…. THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

This book reminds me why I fell in love with Nora Roberts books so many years ago. She is a master at crafting a tale with characters you become invested in. This first in a brand new trilogy took me on a journey. Sonya is the type of female main character with strength and depth that readers root for. And the entire cast of characters draws you in. I loved Trey. Cleo and Owen were just as intriguing. There's humor, mystery, sweet romance, so many emotions, and a supernatural element that keeps your pulse racing. I couldn't put this one down. The next book can't come soon enough. I'm completely sucked in!

What do you do when you inherit a Gothic manor from a relative you never knew existed? An inheritance (pun intended) which comes wrapped up in your own version of The Conjuring and bow-tied with an age-old curse. Why, of course you have to go live there!

The best thing about this story, in my opinion, were the strong female characters. I liked Sonya a lot, her mom was amazing and I just plain loved Cleo. I enjoyed the main love interest a lot and I couldn’t resist the gruffy cousin. I loved the dogs. I liked the plot-line but I didn’t much care for the slow pacing with the mundane, which made the writing less impactful at times, dragging the story and making it unnecessarily long. But I was glad to see that the author’s writing style lined up to its deepness in some scenes, especially the friendship & family connections.

The supernatural element was done well, keeping me interested in unearthing the mystery behind it all. The romance felt a bit understated — I wanted more sparks, more intense moments. The events leading up to the ending lacked that tension necessary for climactic scenes but the ending itself was intriguing. Overall, as a longstanding fan of Nora Roberts, I expected more intensity but I did like this story and I would definitely like to know the conclusion of this trilogy.

In this first book of The Lost Bride Trilogy, graphic designer Sonya MacTavish gets the shock of her life when a man turns up on her doorstep claiming to be the attorney for her late uncle. Not only did she not know her father even had a brother, but also, that they were twins, separated at birth. According to the will, her uncle left her his majestic Victorian house on the Maine coast, which the will stipulated she must live in it for at least three years.. Because Sonya had just broken off her engagement with her fiancé, she was ready for a fresh start. Upon arrival, Trey, the young lawyer who greets her at the manor admits that the place is haunted. Sonya doesn't believe in ghosts, but almost immediately begins to find objects moved and music playing out of nowhere. She sees a painting by her father inexplicably hanging in her deceased uncle’s office, and a portrait of a woman named Astrid, whom the lawyer refers to as “the first lost bride.” It’s becoming clear that Sonya has inherited far more than a house. She has inherited a centuries-old curse, and a puzzle to be solved if there is any hope of breaking it…

This is more romance and fantasy than it is spooky. at least so far. For the most part, the ghosts are either playful or helpful, although there is one malevolent spirit that is haunting the clifftop manor. I loved the two rescue dogs who have become "besties",, as well as Sonya's own human bestie, Cleo. Everyone needs a Cleo in their corner! I am hoping that this book was more of the world-building portion of the trilogy, and then since it ended on a cliffhanger, the next book will be where it really starts getting either scarier and/or more exciting. Overall, it was a good start to the trilogy and I am looking forward to seeing where we go from here.

I was given the opportunity to read this book as an advanced reader copy by Netgalley and the author. This is outside my normal genre, but the ability to read a book by THE Nora Roberts before it comes out? I HAD to!

Unfortunately life got ahead of me and I am a day late in finishing this, but I was so hooked… it didn’t matter! This book truly has a little bit of everything and is completely original. I love the wit of the main character, Sonya, and her best friend, Cleo!

I’m really excited this is a trilogy and I look forward to the next two in this trio!

Wow! This book was very unique and quite captivating! I enjoy a good ghost story and this book had quite the cast of characters! Sonya has had her life completely change when she learns of her inheritance. So her world changes again but this time for the good. The manor holds secrets and I really enjoyed the way the story unfolded. Sonya had grit and determination in spades. I enjoyed her budding friendship/relationship with Trey. I couldn’t read this book fast enough and looking forward to the next book in the series!

Nora Roberts never disappoints! I love how she combines an old ghost story with a contemporary romance! She’s just the master! This book was mysterious and kept me reading from start to finish. It was well written and kept me turning those pages. Huge thanks to St Martin’s and Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this story!

3.5 stars

First I’ll go to the last. That ending! I was on the edge of my seat and I’m not sure which way I wanted it to go. But also, that ending is a HUGE cliffhanger. So be warned. I thought this would be a trilogy in the sense that the stories would be related but still have a full arc for each book. It’s actually a trilogy in the sense that the three books will be one long story playing out. I kind of wish I had known that going in, to be honest. (FYI for my Romance peeps, there is an HFN with any romantic elements so no worries there.)

Because I was looking at this book as a complete story when I started it, I felt the pacing was slow. I didn’t realize, until far into the book when it was obvious there would be no wrap-up, that this book functioned as more of a setup of the overall story. It was interesting and I love all of the characters so I stuck with it regardless of the pacing. Yet I don’t think I would have felt the pacing was slow if I had known how the trilogy was set up from the very beginning.

As for the genre, I don’t know how to categorize this book. Sonya and her BFF Cleo mention how gothic the house and grounds of Sonya’s new house seem, and this story definitely reminds me of a classic gothic novel in many ways. There are a ton of paranormal things happening. I’m thinking paranormal mystery since Sonya and Cleo, along with their new friends Trey and Owen, are trying to figure out the why of the amped-up haunting of her house. It’s always had a reputation, but since Sonya moved in the odd happenings have been dialed up to eleven.

The way we get to know some of the spirits as well as we know the living and breathing characters is amazing. I adore Sonya’s relationship with her mom and Cleo. Trey and his whole family are such lovely people. The instant connection Sonya and Trey have is great, but she also has a wonderful sort of familial chemistry with the rest of the family.

This story was somehow warm and inviting while being spooky and ominous. Don’t ask me to explain that because I can’t. Now the wait is on for the next part of this trilogy…

A gothic romance with a bit of fantasy in the first in the The Lost Bride Trilogy. Roberts has once again drawn the reader into a new mysterious series centuries in the making. This is a respectable beginning to a new trilogy, but we careful after reading book #1 as you'll be jumping at the bit for book #2.

Rating 3.5

Thank you St. Martins Press for the complimentary copy.

I have always been a huge Nora Roberts fan, but she kind of lost me years ago with some of her paranormal books. I was sucked in by this sweet, benign looking cover, but it is another paranormal (ghosts) fiction. But since Ms. Roberts writes anything and everything well, it worked for me.

I love that most of the ghosts are friendly, helpful, and even have a sense of humor. I would love a ghostly maid or a playful ghost to keep my dog entertained. Come on down!!! There is, of course, the dark, terrifying witch also

What I wasn't expecting was the big, BIG cliffhanger at the end. Personally, I will probably not remember the characters by the time the next one comes out. That won't keep me from reading it, though!

I went back and forth between the audiobook and the ebook. The narration by Brittany Pressley was fantastic. She did a great job with the different voices, and the narration was a pleasure to listen to.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the gifted copy. All thoughts are my own.

This is the first in a brand new trilogy by the incomparable Nora Roberts. Sonia finds herself with an unexpected inheritance and meets lawyer Trey. There are curses and mysteries that are in the story from start to finish. I found it to be very engaging, and I was interested in how the past and the present were mixed together. I’d like the relationship between Sonia and Trey, and all in all the whole story intrigue me from start to finish. There is a cliffhanger, and I am eagerly awaiting the next book in this trilogy.

Inheritance is the first book of The Lost Bride Trilogy. Holy moly what a book! It has been a while since I’ve read a Nora Roberts book but I’m so glad I was chosen to receive this one! I went into this one blind and I was not disappointed in the least!

What would you do if you found out your fiancé was cheating on you and inherited a mansion from an ouncle you never knew existed? Well, Sonya decides to move into that mansion and made some unique friends. There is some mystery, suspense, a little bit of romance and friendship in this amazing novel. It does end on a cliffhanger and I can’t wait for the next book!

Thank you to the author Nora Roberts, publishers St. Martin's Press and SMPInfluencers, and also to NetGalley, for an advance digital copy of INHERITANCE. All views are mine.

DNF @ 57%

I love the opening scene of this book! It was so sexy and horrible, i knew i was in for a good story. Unfortunately, I'm a stickler for form, and the form here got in the way for me. I struggled with this one to keep up with all the regular changes that took place in the book-- in setting, in perspective, even in genre, to be frank. With sections in a fantasy world past and sections in a more realistic contemporary-style present, INHERITANCE always left me feeling a bit of whiplash when switching between eras or perspectives. I suspect this is a bit of "a me thing" and some readers will find this story exciting!

Rating: 💋💋💋 cheating fiancés
Recommend? Yes, for romantasy fans
Finished: Nov 21 23
Format: Digital arc, Kindle, NetGalley
Read this book if you like:
👸 romantasy
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 family stories, family drama
😈 cheating scoundrels
💄 women's coming of age
❤️‍🩹 second chance trope
📉 multiple timelines
👥️ multiple perspectives

OMG!!! I could not put it down!!! Every time I said one more chapter, it ended on a cliff-hanger and I just had to know what was going on!! I started this morning and finished it at 2 am, and although I’m exhausted today it was totally worth it.
If you like a creepy Gothic thriller, this is the book for you. This is the beginning of a new series. I can’t wait to read the next book.
Many thanks to the author, St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

I’ve had this book for a few months; however, I waited a long time to start this book because I had about 30 other books that were due to be reviewed before the due date on this one. Oh, how I wish I had started it as soon as I got it: The banter! The friendships! The good ghosts versus the evil one…Next, throw in the antiques, an amazing manor home, the dogs, a fun community feel, some awesome parents, the incredible careers of the main characters, a few good movies, and some art, photography, and creativity… This book is literally filled with incredible scenes! I smiled, I laughed, and I cried. I’ve probably read over 40 books by this author, and this one is my all-time favorite, even though the there’s some sadness because of the loss of so many brides (seven) over the past 200 years. In this particular story, Sonya inherits a mansion by the sea that is haunted. The good far outweighs the bad when it comes to the haunting parts, but the bad is pretty evil. Trey is her romantic interest, and the son of her lawyer in this book. Sonya’s best friend is Cleo, who adds so much charm to this tale. And one of Trey’s close friends is Owen, who ends up being one of Sonya’s cousins. Each one of these characters is integral to the story, along with an entire cast of past residents of the home, who seem to be able to still use their skills to help out with chores and other things.

I couldn’t put this book down! I went to a museum today, and was so excited to get home, just so I could finish this story. It flows well. The tension and pace are perfect. The protagonists are multi-faceted and fully fleshed out. Apparently, this is book 1 of a trilogy, so there are questions left unanswered and stories left untold. I can hardly wait for the next book in this series, and I guarantee that I will be reading it the moment it hits my ereader!

This was an excellent, well-written book. It was fun, steamy, suspenseful and I couldn't put it down. I enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the next book in this series.