I was so happy to receive the ARC copy from Netgalley. Before my mom's passing, she had loved Nora Roberts' books and had a nice collection of them (I don't know what happened to them since) and I had always promised myself that I would pick one up.

This book follows Sonya MacTavish who is about to marry. Unfortunately, she finds her bridegroom in bed with her own cousin. Rather than through a fit or crying like any other heartbroken bride, she decides to continue her work in digital, but her ex is making it impossible and possibly causing all sorts of damage to her car and her reputation within the company, Sonya decides to break away from the company and possibly start something on her own.

But one day a lawyer comes knocking telling her that her uncle has left her a beautiful estate up in Maine. An uncle that had been her father's twin. As Sonya starts to learn about her father and uncle's history, she sees that their connection had been strong and that the beautiful manor has its own secrets. Secrets of brides dying on their wedding day.

I think I just found my Book of the Month. This book was everything I loved - A gothic-style home, lost love, and a rich history within the house itself. I loved the connection that had with her Father and uncle. Connections that allowed both a glimpse into each other's lives and yet her father did not know. This is the type of book you enjoy especially on those rainy days, wintry cold nights, or the harvest of Hallow's Eve. The characters are well rounded and fleshed out allowing them to grow within this first novel.

I also loved the history of the brides. Each one gets their own timeline to tell a story of their deaths. I am not going to lie but I cried through them. I felt a connection to those brides - their horror, their sorrow, and the despair they felt knowing that they would never see their beloved no more. I loved how their history was woven so beautifully that it connected to the present day.

I am seriously looking forward to the release of this book in November. I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy.


*Disclaimer: Thank you to the author, her publishers, and Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book. The opinions of this review are mine and mine alone.

Inheritance. Nora Roberts begins The Lost Brides trilogy with this volume and I hope she writes the next book quickly! The story centers around Sonya who inherits a very old huge gothic mansion from an uncle, her father’s twin, that none of her immediate family even knew existed. After moving in Sonya discovers she isn’t exactly alone in the huge house…and one of those spirits definitely wants her gone. Fans of the author know they will be reading a well plotted story with defined characters that draws the reader in and doesn’t let go until the last period. This book covers all the bases…romance, friendship, family, glimpses into the sad past, and some really spooky stuff. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend!!!!!

It is very rare that I don't love a Nora Roberts book. This is not one of those times. When I really like a book I drag my heels toward the end, to prolong my enjoyment. That's tough to do when the next book in the trilogy is not yet scheduled for release. Alas. Mystery, romance, a bit of Gothic magic rolled up in good dialog, which is essential for me, descriptions worth reading, which takes a practiced touch, and a deft writing style.

Man, oh man! I devoured Inheritance. I love everything about it - the haunted manor with its ghosts and evil witch, the storyline, the determined heroine, the quirky friend, and the love interest. The ending really freaked me out and it perfectly sets up the next book in the series. This may very well become Nora Roberts's best series yet. I already have a list going of who I can buy it for next Christmas!!!

Inheritance by Nora Roberts delivers. It delivers a quality story that when I finished, I was mad for a minute because I don’t want to wait until the next installment to find out what happens next. It delivers romance between Sonya and Trey, a slow heat that makes me appreciate how Ms. Roberts’ way with words conveys a whole romantic scene without being explicit. Her descriptors are lush and smooth.
She delivers on mystery and suspense- I hope the good otherworldly beings stay when all is said and done.

No spoilers, but the way she always sets things up in her multi-book series is always great. Her way with secondary characters is second to none. We know Cleo and Owen are next, but the third couple? I can’t figure that out and can’t wait to be clued in in the second book.

If you’re looking for love, suspense, and a great story, look no further. Thank you, Nora. You never fail to entertain.


I was given this book as an ARC to give an honest review by NetGalley and the publisher.

Many, many, many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's for the opportunity to read Inheritance by Nora Roberts. I was so sure I was going to be disappointed with anything written by anybody after reading
The Dragon Heart Trilogy that I read all three a second time. Straight through. An then, like magic, I received Inheritance! Magic! Truly! And OMG it is everything a reader could want and hope for. Forty Seven Beezillion Gold Stars!

Inheritance may very well be the best book that I have ever read. I know that it is the best Nora Robert's book that I have read - and I have read all of her books. I absolutely loved the storyline and the characters. I loved the setting and the dogs. I cannot wait until Book 2. I sure hope it is coming soon!!! Read this book today - you will definitely not be disappointed. There are not words to describe how great I think Inheritance is!!

Amazing! I have loved Nora's books for over 20 years and she just keeps me completely enthralled. Inheritance is the start of her next trilogy The Lost Bride. We meet Sonya when she has an upheaval in her life followed by an inheritance from an uncle she never knew about. The inheritance comes with a catch...a whole lotta ghosts in her huge manor in Maine. We've got Cleo, Trey and Owen who are on her ghost busting team. Plus a whole cast of other characters, including the mean witch that is the ultimate boss the team has to beat.

I love that she went a different route with this trilogy. In the past she always had 6 people on the team, three couples that wind up together in each book. We so far only have 4 on the main team and I'm not really sure yet if they are all going to couple up with each other.

If you love Nora's books, you will absolutely love this one too. It has her classic character building, amazing scene descriptions and her always on point writing style.