Just finished this book and I loved every minute of it! Nora Roberts is one of my favorite authors. I especially love when she writes about fantasy and the supernatural. More often then not, when she writes those stories, they are set back in time. However, this is a supernature story written in the present day which was fun. The main character is Sonya who has just gotten out of a bad relationship and then finds herself the owner of a mansion left to her in the will of the uncle she didn't know she had. Once she moves in, she begins to unravel the history of the house which includes many brides who have died there. As the story unfolds, we learn that the ghosts have chosen to stay in the house and start to make their presence known to Sonya. There are nice ones that are helpful but there is one evil one who doesn't want Sonya to stay and lets her know that. Can Sonya solve the mystery of the seven brides and reverse the curse? I thought this book was well written and I can't wait to see how the story unfolds in the next book! I am very grateful to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for giving me an advanced copy of this book to read in exchange for my honest opinion.

I will admit, I rolled my eyes when I realized there was a friendly ghost. However, I absolutely loved this book!! It was fun, sweet, endearing and so delightful! I can not wait for the second book to come out!

Thank you to netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! Just loved this story. After finding out that her fiancé was cheating on her, Sonya is contacted by a lawyer that she has inherited her uncle's manor home - an uncle she never knew she had. She moves up there from Boston to 'try it out' for the trial period and falls in love. However the house is haunted both with friendly ghosts and a mad woman. As Sonya rebuilds her life after the cancelled wedding, her story takes a very uplifting path except for the haunting of the mad woman. Sonya is determined to discover how to purge her from the house once and for all.

This book is the first in a trilogy, so there is more to come. I couldn't put the book down and eagerly await the rest of the story! Highly recommend!

All I can say is "WOW!!!!!". This was the first book in a new series by Nora Roberts called "The Lost Bride Trilogy". Just as a forewarning, you will find yourself with one very bit cliffhanger...at least I found it to be! I simply can not wait for the next book to come out!

This book is a very fun ghost story. I, personally, don't normally get into ghosts, and definitely don't believe in them; at least not in the form that they are presented (a person who doesn't "cross over" for whatever reason). However, I truly love Nora Roberts and her style, even though she clearly has a very different belief system than my own. This is where "imagination" comes into play, and I LOVE a good imagination! This is the reason that Ms. Roberts is one of my very favorite authors!

The character development was just incredible. The main characters were Sonya and Cleo. They are very best friends since college, and truly make this story pop! I love how their characters play off of each other. Even the many ghosts had incredible character development! The way this story was woven together from the very start just pulled me right in and made it almost impossible to put this book down for the duration!

I find it hard to write much more without giving away too much. All I can say is that this is an absolute must read! You won't regret it if you like a good mystery/ghost story with some great humor mixed in. Great job once again, Ms. Roberts. Can't wait to read the next one!

I will absolutely be recommending this book on my blog found at https://thefinalwordbooks.blogspot.com. I only publish reviews that meet a certain level of criteria, as I search for the very best work (in my opinion).


Thank you so much, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, for allowing me to pre-read this selection simply in exchange for an honest review. The privilege is great!

This is spooky and funny -everything a terrific book about ghosts and a haunted house should be. Witty banter and likeable characters, not to mention some tingly romance, guarantee you will enjoy this read.

Note - this is the first in a trilogy. Cliffhanger warning.

For lovers of ghost stories with a side of mystery. Highly recommend.

Not family friendly due to profanity, sex, and violence (of the murderous type).

Loved reading the engaging and mesmerizing story. When Sonya inherits a manor, she hears doors and cabinets banging, dishes mysteriously cleaned and put away, meets a young handsome lawyer, Trey, and comes to realize her manor is haunted. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a riveting story full of mystery and intrigue. Can't wait to read the next story in the series by the amazing and awesome author, Nora Roberts!

Literally devoured this book in 24 hours. A slow clap for Ms. Roberts, who has once again sucked me into a storyline that wouldn't let up. A haunted Victorian manor in Maine? A woman wronged who sets out to find herself again? This is one of the best I think she's ever written. And that cliff hanger at the end! Argh! I'll be thinking about this one for months. How am I going to live without the next book??? I'm in love with every character (personal fave being Yoda) and I'm actually going to miss them while I wait for the next one.

Thank you, thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read an ARC of this book. As a long-time Nora lover, I'm honored and so grateful. I'll be re-reading this one for sure!

I was really happy when NetGalley granted my request to read the ARC of Inheritance. I had just finished rereading Playing The Odds from 1985, by Ms. Roberts. The last few books by this author haven't been up to her usual standards and I was hoping this would be better. Oh boy! By the first chapter I was hooked. As the first in a trilogy I was hoping for an ending, but no such luck. However, the good news is that if you are looking for great characters, page-turning plot and some supernatural elements, if this is the book for you. No one does it better than Ms. Roberts. Can't wait for the next book. I received an e-book in return for an unbiased review. Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press.
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2.5 stars
I had never read a Nora Roberts book before this one, but the synopsis sounded really interesting, so I went for it. Seriously though, this book needed to be edited done sooo much. We got a play by play all 4 times a day they took the dog on a walk, knew every single thing they ate every meal, repeated the same things over and over. There was very little true emotion or connect with the characters. And while the ending was definitely interesting, I won't be continuing the series.

Inheritance – Nora Roberts

Oh my goodness, I absolutely loved this book and did NOT want it to end!

Sonya MacTavish is drowning in wedding preparations, when she decides to forego a meet with the florist and heads home instead, only to find her fiancé, Brandon, in bed with her cousin. Furious, she tosses them both out of her home and calls her bestie, Cleo, for moral support. To add insult to injury, she and Brandon are both employed by the same advertising agency, so run ins with him are inevitable. But when work starts disappearing from her computer and her vehicle is vandalized, Sonya knows it’s time to move on and to start her own solo business.

Soon after she splits from her employer, Sonya receives a visitor. He claims to be the attorney for her late father’s twin, Collin – an uncle she, nor the rest of her family, knew she had. The attorney spends some time telling her an incredible story and tops it off with her inheritance – the family home in a small coastal town in Maine – and all that comes with it. The caveat – she needs to reside there for so many months a year. She is astonished at the photos the attorney shows her – and even more perplexed when her mother recognizes the home from her late father’s sketches. With nothing to lose, Sonya decides to move to Maine to give the home a try.

Once she settles in, with assistance from the attorney’s son Trey, it quickly becomes apparent that she is not alone. Beds that turn themselves down & fireplaces that seemingly light themselves become a daily occurrence, as does a runaway tablet – that seems to play random songs to fit Sonya’s mood at certain moments. As she begins to research her newfound family’s ancestry, she slowly begins to learn the identity of the ghosts she lives with - and the dreams start; dreams of the Poole brides of the past, and their untimely demises - with the brides urging Sonya to find the rings – and end the curse…

This is the first book of a trilogy, and I absolutely fell in love with the characters. Having lived in small-town Maine, I can almost envision the ancestral home and its widow walk overlooking the sea. Ghosts, lost loves, family lore, a centuries-old curse, and present day romance - this book is pure magic, I just could not put it down, and I fervently hope Nora doesn’t make us wait too long for the rest of the story. A fantastic read from a master storyteller!

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OMG, I need book 2 ASAP
I have read a lot of Nora Roberts books, loved most of them, sometimes I'd feel like her books were becoming the same old story... just different characters. Well not this one, She has really created an awesome stage for this trilogy, i love this this new novel/ and i just know I'm going to love the series, I really can't wait for the next one, I need to know what happens, this ending was awesome and sets the stage for the next book.
Sonya is the main character, she was engaged until she found him cheating with her cousin, that relationship ended immediately. A little time foes by and she finds out she has inherited a house, it's about 3 hours from her mom and best friend, but they will visit, and they do.

I love the relationship that Sonya has with her mom, her girlfriend Chloe and nee male friend Trey, she has a way of making you really feel the moments as they are happening
I also loved all the references to songs throughout the novel. I don't want to give too much away
If you like Nora Roberts, you will love this novel
I'm waiting now in anticipation of her next book!

My girl Nora really needs to try another soda - she references Coke in every book like they’re paying her. I’m excited for this series - after two in a row of kind of disappointing supernatural series, I was considering giving this a skip. I did end up liking it a lot, although it was surprising to end a Nora Roberts book on a cliffhanger.

So as a Nora Roberts fan the start of this trilogy is just ok. But as a romance fantasy fan it is really quite good! There is an excellent setting with a slightly haunted house and all the vibes with the Maine coast. Sonya is a great heroine and I love her relationship with her best friend Cleo. The plot is intriguing and it’s difficult to put down. Trent is kind hearted and a really good boyfriend material. A good start to a trilogy means a crazy cliffhanger ended. I’m mad because of the cliffhanger, but happy because it’s a good one! I don’t know if I can handle the wait but I want to see where this goes. I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.

I enjoyed the plot of this novel and the characters, but it definitely needs edited down.

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Sonya finds her fiance in bed with her cousin. Stunned, she cancels the wedding. Her fiance just can't accept her being the one to end it. He begins a campaign to sabotage her. Since they work for the same company, it is far too easy to hurt her. Sonya realizes that she needs to make some changes in her life. Fortunately, the changes appear rather quickly. She finds that she has inherited a manor and the funds to maintain it. She must live at the manor for a period of time to see if she accepts her inheritance. Oh - the manor is rumored to be haunted too! Is this the change Sonya wants or more than she can handle? Will she experience any signs of haunting or is it a myth?

Nora Roberts's imaginative use of spooky manors, brides dying at their weddings, and a touch of romance combine into the first charming entry into her The Lost Bride Trilogy. The characters are well-defined and enchant the reader quickly. The happenings around the manor are imaginative and interesting which keeps the story progressing quickly. This is a satisfying first book that leaves you with many questions and the hope that Nora Roberts is writing the second book quickly! Who likes to wait?

The start to another wonderful Nora Roberts trilogy!!

I have read a lot of Nora Roberts books, but I think her trilogies/series are the best. Inheritance is just another shining example. I didn't want to put it down!
Roberts has this way of breathing life into her words and whisking readers away into her books. From the first page, I was hooked. Sonya is such a good MC. From the start she is likeable and interesting, but I like that she isn't fearless and I like that she takes her time coming to terms with her new home. It makes her character's growth feel more authentic.
The story is full of flashbacks and I love it! I swear, the characters in the flashbacks could each have their own books...that's how well developed they are.
If you are already a Nora Roberts fan, this book has it all. Her beautiful story telling, laughter, tears, and a story that leaves you impatiently waiting on the next book!
If you are new to Nora Roberts, this is a great book to start your journey.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC, my opinions are given freely.

You know you are in the company of greatness from page one of the newest piece of literary art by the one and only Nora Roberts. Truly in a class of her own. So many layers to the stories and books Nora Roberts gifted her fans over the years. Hard pressed to find a favorite. But wait till you enter the world of Nora Roberts ingenious creativity. Welcome to INHERITANCE.

Entering Poole Manor my mouth gapped wide open. It was fashioned after everything I absolutely adore. From furniture to household fashion to wall art, well you get the picture - no pun intended. Gracious, gorgeous, and grand. Just as the setting for this intense novel destined to hook you immediately.

Generations and decades, if not centuries of family history evolve right before your eyes. Mesmerizing. Nora Roberts art at its absolute best and we are invited to join in on a visually magnificent experience. Have I used enough adjectives. Heck it is just a tip of the iceberg.

This is Sonya MacTavish story. Starts with a majorly disappointing planned extravagant wedding that never took place. Which led to some major career decisions. And then the unthinkable happened. Sonya discovers an unknown uncle, twin to her father, who had been adopted as an infant. It is just Sonya and her mother now, or so she thought. Her newly discovered uncle Collin named her as the beneficiary of a huge part of his estate. A major part was Poole Manor, thus opening a whole new world of relatives for Sonya to discover. Sonya is now wealthy but her career as a graphic artist is still an intrinsic part of who she is.

Part of the will insists that Sonya take possession of the manor, also known to locals as Lost Brides Manor, and live there for at least two years. At first a daunting challenge for Sonya, but once there she was enthralled by this magnificent structure and its contents.

Well maybe not all the contents. Yes you guessed it, the manor has some odd guests. Time to suspend disbelief unless you are a believer. From my point of view who are we to judge the existence of the presence of those who came before. I live in an area that was the site of a major conflict or war within the states and certainly contains many centuries old burial sites. All I am saying is who really knows.

Well Sonya is going to learn that her inheritance includes some rather intriguing guests shall we say. The issue is why are they there. Is there unfinished business keeping their souls bound in the manor. Are they there to help or hurt Sonya. Now that is a thought, beneficent ghost. Love it. Some of the best scenes involve Sonya speaking to the ghosts, especially the musical segments. Laugh aloud funny.

Now what can be said to further whet your curiosity. Suffice it to say that each page draws you into this new life for Sonya which includes more family, which she covets, new and close friends both real and visions, a mystery just beckoning her to become even more vested in her new home. Pay attention. Nora Roberts does not mince words. If she writes about it, well it is going to be relevant and important. Nora Roberts creativity as a wordsmith is formidable. Her characters are so real their words reach your soul. Sonya just may be one of her best characters yet, and that is saying a lot. INHERITANCE is the latest page turning adventure by the impressive Nora Roberts.

INHERITANCE is part one of the Lost Brides trilogy and will undoubtedly leave you waiting for the next installment.

What can I say this book is part of a trilogy and while I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series I wish I didn't have to wait so long to read what happens next.

This is Nora Roberts latest trilogy and it is written in the style of Chronicles of the One and the Dragon Heart Legacy. This book falls into a similar storyline as Roberts other books: Tribute, Birthright, Midnight Bayou, and Sanctuary which all have to do with a mysterious location (home) and uncovering the secrets. Also similar to the Calhoun Sisters, Inn trilogy, Garden trilogy there are supernatural forces at work and/or a family secret to uncover or solve.
I enjoyed the story but overall found the characters' nonchalant attitude about the ghosts too lax and a bit unrealistic considering the isolation of the house. The characters are funny and kind. The romance setup from the beginning and realistic. Overall what one expects from Nora Roberts recent work. This book ends on a cliff hanger and I will read the second installment to find out what happens to Sonya, Trey, Cleo, and Owen.

I love this author but don’t care for the genre of this book, which goes back in time., then current day. Sonya who lives in CA inherits a castle in England with the stipulation that she has to live in the castle for 3 years. Previous brides have died in the castle over many years. Sonya realizes there are ghosts in the castle so her friend Cleo comes to live with her. This book has no ending and requires a continuation book.