This book was offered to me by the publisher, I need to say up front this is absolutely not my genre. I’m primarily a sci-fi/fantasy reader….more elves and shifters than ghosts and haunted houses. I read the entire book and enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I’d call this a contemporary supernatural mystery. The lead is driven and determined despite betrayal in the first part of the book. There are a huge number of call outs to classic rock music. All the characters blend well together and the author paints them vividly.

There is a cliff hanger ending and this is book 1 of three. Overall I liked the character development and the location writing. I’m not sure if I’d sign up for book 2 but I’m not sorry I read this. I am new to the author. There are efforts towards inclusion and the book is LGBT friendly.

I don't know what it is about Nora Roberts' trilogies, but they suck me in every time! I have read many of her books over the years, but the trilogies are always a favorite and this one did not disappoint.
The beginning was almost a bit too much, but once things got moving it was a roller coaster ride. Romance, a lovely, but haunted, old house, a family curse....this one has it all! I am reading for the book 2 and this one doesn't come out until November. GAH!!!!

Inheritance is the first installment in the Lost Bride trilogy and it’s spellbinding- it’s one of those books where the mystery pulls you in and keeps you. With just the right blend of sci-fi, a mystery to keep you guessing and a romance to build on in the coming books, this one checks all the boxes.

The book opens at the start of the mystery, the murder of the first Lost Bride, Astrid, in the 1800s. Transitioning to modern day time, we meet another bride to be, Sonya, who is disenchanted with the process of planning an over the top wedding to suit her extra fiancé. Returning home early, she discovers her fiancé is having an affair with her cousin. After giving him the boot, her job satisfaction tanks and she decides to quit in an effort to build out her own firm. As she is making her way in the world of freelancing, an attorney visits her to let her know that she has inherited a large estate in Maine and if she decided to take it, she agreed to live there for a period of no less than 3 years.

Sonya decides to live there for a 3 month trial period and immediately falls in love with the house and the town despite the fact that the house is very clearly haunted. Which sets the stage for the mystery of the Lost Brides - seven in total who were killed or somehow mysteriously died each generation within the first year of their marriage at the manor. Sonya represents the eighth generation and is the last one in a long line of generations who can break the curse that holds the house and it’s non living occupants captive.

The book weaves a strong spell and it was very hard to put down- but I will warn the unsuspecting reader: it ends on a cliff hanger that is nearly impossible to see coming. I knew going into it that this would be a trilogy so I was not in expectation of having all my questions answered by the end, but I did hope that the book would be good enough to stand alone. It is good, but it’s not capable of being separately from the other installments and I found that frustrating as I could not locate when the next title is due to be dropped.

The second thing that irked me - the book was a science fiction mystery, but there were two very graphic and explicit adult scenes that honestly did not add to the story. I also found the romance plot line to be underdeveloped- the characters go from casually flirting to falling in bed and then doing life halfway living together in the span of an evening which left a lot to be desired. The plot line could have afforded the slow burn as the characters developed feelings for one another without detracting from the main plot line.

All in all, if you want a good science fiction mystery with some romance elements - this one won’t let you down as long as you have the next book ready to go immediately thereafter. I’d like to thank St. Martins Press and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Loved the start of this new series by Nora Roberts. An old mansion with ghosts, along with a mystery as to how the brides all died. This is sad, but captivating. Nora Roberts has a way of capturing your attention immediately and keep you wanting more. I could not put this book down, but also didn't want it to end! Loved the characters who have been introduced so far and I am impatiently awaiting the other two books arrival.

First off I am a big Nora Roberts fan. This one did not disappoint. I am left wanting more. As I do believe it’s the first of a new trilogy, I cannot wait for the next installment. A great beginning.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an e-ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

Overall, this was a great story. A bit slow in the opening of the trilogy. I wish we would have gotten more of the main plot in the first book but will definitely read the next one. The characters were so great and lovable. I can’t wait to see where the story goes from here!

This is the Nora Roberts I love best. Her standalones haven't been my favorite recently, but the last few trilogies are really nailing it out of the park. I love the diversity, the scenery, and the storylines. Inheritance is no different and I can't wait for the second. One of the best parts is that Sonya is her own woman - none of this "male knows best" stuff that turned me off the last NR book I reviewed. The characters have healthy communication and modern attitudes. The house is phenomenal - if only we could all live in custom designed haunted houses. Hurray for strong female characters and involved plots!

I am not quite sure what to say on this one. I like it, I didn't like it, I wanted to keep reading, then I didn't. I like the characters. I don't care for the really evil part of it but I read it all the way through to be left with a to be continued ending. Not cool. I am disappointed.

I LOVED this book!! This is my first ghost story and it grabbed me from the beginning. But, I need the rest of the series now! That's my biggest disappointment, waiting for the next installment.
Sonya is facing lots of changes in her life. Her fiancé cheats on her, she inherits a manor house from family she didn't know existed, she meets family members who take her in as if they've known her forever and she quits her job, starts her own business and moves out of the city to the small village and her new manor house.
What could happen? Ghosts, things that go bump in the night (and day), friendly ghosts, and a not so friendly ghost that welcomes Sonya to the manor. As Sonya starts her new business, she build new relationships with her long lost family, a little romance comes into play and lots of wonderful characters. Nora Robert's writing has me feeling like I'm right there in Poole's Bay watching all of the excitement.
I can't wait for the next two books of this trilogy!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Welcome weto the world of strange, weird and wonderful happenings. Seriously, when I started this book I wasn’t prepared for the journey I was about to take. This is modern meets gothic told in an interesting fashion.
There are many quirky intersecting characters that move this story forward and hold your attention. Although there were times I felt the main characters interpersonal relationship, Sonya and Trent, were not fully developed. I also kept waiting for more to develop between her and her former fiancée. I don’t want to delve too deep into this because I don’t want to interfere in the enjoyment of the book for you to read. I will say I loved learning more about the occult and the various ways the spirits revealed certain aspects. The one thing I wasn’t thrilled with was the abrupt ending. I realize it’s a trilogy but I felt it could’ve ease more into it. I knew there would be a cliffhanger but it was truly abrupt!

All this being said I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait for books two and three. I know it will hold my full attention and the anticipation will be totally worth it. By the way this is my first Nora Robert’s book. I am now a fan!

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to review this book.

Sonya's life is changing in many ways. She just found out her fiance` has been cheating on her. Now, she is surprised when a lawyer visits to tell her that her father had a twin. After her uncle's passing, he has left her the family manor in Poole's Bay. When she arrives, Sonya discovers she has also inherited the family ghosts. With some help, she is determined to break the curse of lost bride manner.

Inheritance was an absolutely wonderful book! The ghost story is just scary enough to give the reader goosebumps. It is still light enough to comical. The ending had me rather depressed, only because it was over and now I have to wait for the next book!

Thank you so much for this opportunity to review an ARC copy! I impatiently wait for the next chapter!

Nora Roberts writes strong female characters, with great interconnections. Inheritance has that element, along with a bit of the supernatural. An enjoyable read, with an abrupt cliffhanger ending (for someone who forgot this was a trilogy). I'll definitely be watching for book 2!

Sonya discovers her late father had a twin brother whom none of her present-day family knew about. She’s stunned to find that this uncle, Collin, has left her a sizable estate, including a stately Victorian manor on the coast of Maine. It comes with a residency requirement and, uhm, shall we say some unexpected inhabitants, mostly friendly, and one not so much. In other words, it’s haunted.

Sonya is introduced to several members of the family she never knew about, as well as the local residents in town and realizes she loves everything, well, almost everything, about her new location. She begins a relationship with Trey, the son of the lawyer handling her uncle’s estate. Together, with the help of friends and family they try to find out why the twins were separated, what the legend behind the haunting is all about, and if there’s a way to end the curse that is supposedly on the manor.

I took away half a star for the major cliffhanger. Normally I would stop right there and not continue a book that ended with no resolution to anything. However, Nora Roberts is a favorite author of mine, I’m loving this story, and will continue the trilogy.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

So I got this from @netgalley and I was LOVING IT!!! I am fully vested in Sonya and her life absolutely loving the characters (living and ghost forms) and honestly wanting to move right into the manor with her and Cleo!! They rescue a dog and prompt adopting they have the cutest village and this is what I was expecting from haunted ghost story lines and again just hooked then all of a sudden done the end and I’m literally say “what the f…” out loud then proceeded to flip like I was magically going to find more pages to finish the story! It wasn’t till I went to amazon that I see this is a #trilogy / #thelostbridetrilogy welllllllll darn you @norarobertsauthor i am hanging off the cliff ….I hate waiting so please get me (all of us!!) the other two asap because I MUST KNOW what happens / how this really ends !!! Also if I happen to have releatives out there who have a haunted mansion feel free to leave it to me I’m down for some ghost busting but also only if it comes with its own Molly oh and I’ll take a Jack to then he can watch my fur babies while I travel lol
This also really makes me want to live in a small Oceanside town everything except Hester sounds amazing to me I’m down to just move right into the book !

This is the ultimate Gothic tale I loved every word of this. This is the book to read on a cool night wrapped up in a blanket. I am anxiously awaiting for the next 2 books to come out. I have to know how this all plays out! 6 stars if I could.
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Nora Roberts is the queen of engaging triology’s and this book continues her reign. She has set the scene for 2 more books by creating engaging characters, a beautiful setting & personal growth for the main character. Throw in the bits & pieces of a generations old curse & haunting…..she had me hooked!

This is a boom I will definitely reread as I am waiting for books 2 & 3!

A great start to a new trilogy.
Love the characters, especially Sonya, her mom and best friend. The descriptions of the setting were both captivating and a little creepy! Overall a great story of mystery, secrets and a sprinkle of romance. At times the book read a little slow, but I know Nora Roberts was setting the stage for the next few books. Major cliffhanger at the end.... beware!
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Inheritance by Nora Roberts is a delightful written story that pulls you in right away. You want to fight, cry and love with the characters, who are so well fleshed out.

Any Nora Roberts fan knows that her books are the best, but this one has something just a little bit more, barely peeking out that I can’t wait to find in the next installment.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

One of the most captivating books I have ever read! This easily makes it into my top 10 reads. Literal Magic! I was spellbound from page one and could not put it down. The characters were so well done they felt like friends. The plot was breathtaking. There are literally no words I can use to describe how this book made me feel. There was suspense and supernatural along with humor and life. It was woven together in the most wonderful of way. I was heartbroken when I reached the end. I can not wait for the second instalment. If you are going to put one book on your must read list this year make it this one. This one will satisfy any audience. I’m normally a thriller/mystery lover and this book hit that and so so much more. Simply astounding!

***Spoilers and Review of an unpublished/unedited pre-copy***

I struggled with this book a bit and it took me far longer to read than a normal Nora Roberts book does. I've read nearly all of her books at this point and usually finish them in the same week I start them. This one took me almost a month. It's obviously an unfinished version with that has not been edited yet. A lot of errors that require you to read sections again. I feel like one of the brides stories was told twice in a dream unintentionally and one missed. The two main love interests, Sonya and Trey, are just okay. There is not sparkle in these two for Nora's typical characters. I found myself wanting to read more about Cleo and Owen and not caring about Sonya and Trey. The haunted house is an interesting thought. A ghost that runs out of juice, ghosts that do things for you, ghosts that entertain, and ghosts that steal 🤔. I need a ghost Molly. Win a mansion and a fortune if you can stay in haunted house for a few years with a mostly ghosts that clean your house, dress you, and play with your dog all while entertaining you with music. You might have an occasional ghost who tries to scare you for a few minutes until her juice runs out and then she goes on cool down for a few days. Doesn't sound bad right? You can write on my steamy mirror and make a room cold while another ghost is lighting my fires, turning down my beds, and cleaning up after me for a lifetime of money and a home!