I was so excited to have the opportunity to listen to this advanced audio copy of Inheritance by Nora Roberts, narrated by Brittany Pressley (with a special intro from Nora, herself), and it did not disappoint! It was actually spectacular. The mysterious history, the drama, the romance, the supernatural elements and magical realism. This kept my interest throughout the whole story and I genuinely cared about the characters. Sonya is easygoing, I don’t think anyone else would be so at ease with living in a haunted house. 😅 And Pressley did an amazing job with the narration. Thankfully, this is going to be a trilogy so the cliffhanger of an ending at least gives us something to look forward to. I didn’t realize it was a trilogy at first and felt worried when I was almost finished and things still weren’t wrapped up.

I really enjoyed this audiobook. The narrator was easy to listen to.

The story was intriguing and kept my attention from beginning to end. I’m looking forward to reading this in print form as well.

Perfect mix of drama, ghost story and romance.

This was a fun read, primarily due to the atmosphere. It's the detail Roberts positively nails--gothic mansion by the sea against a long stretch of road with a nearby, friendly and tight-knit local town with all the bells and whistles? I was constantly gravitating toward the fact of wishing I could be there, have that luck of the draw, be in that same physical space. It was a tangible longing for me.

The romance was sweet, one of those ideals, fun and easy enough to root for--and also one that, if it changes, feels like it won't be left with hard feelings. Purity of heart in these main characters. It feel good to root for them, feels nice that they've had the luck they had, that they're conquering what they're conquering.

It's an easy read, fairly light-hearted, and very feel-good, even despite some of the repetitiveness. Ultimately a fun book--perhaps the atmosphere will stick with me.

This was my first Nora Roberts’ book and I am hooked. The narrator for the audiobook did a fantastic job in bringing the characters to life... or un-life! I love a twisty plot and this story added in creatively written characters, magic, and a haunted manor to create a page-turning introduction to Roberts’ new series, The Lost Bride Trilogy. I will be recommending this book to both library patrons and staff alike.

Thank you so much to Net Galley, Macmillan Audio, Nora Roberts, and Brittany Pressley for providing this wonderful audiobook. This is such a beautiful and mysteriously romantic suspense novel that reminds me so much of some of Nora Roberts earlier books and their writing styles. I loved it so so so much!!!! And, the narrator, Brittany Pressley, did a fantastic job narrating this book and all of the different characters personalities. I can’t wait for the second book in this new trilogy. This book ends on such a big cliffhanger and I can’t wait to find out what happens next! I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves romance, suspense, mystery, family drama, small town stories, and haunted houses. It’s not scary, but it is so perfectly entertaining and full of atmosphere. It kept me wanting to listen to the entire book in one sitting. I just couldn’t stop listening! Thank you again for providing this amazing audiobook for my review. I greatly appreciate it.

Like other Nora Roberts books I've listened to over the years, this one kept me engaged in the lives of the characters. The narration was very good for the work. The house sounds fantastic, so wish fulfillment is there for readers.

The idea of living amicably with ghosts in the house gives the book a fun tone; at the same time, the spooky, evil presence of a malevolent spirit also sends chills down the spine. Characters from several generations expand the interest level for potential readers. For those that have watched the TV show <i>Ghosts</i> (US or British version), I definitely felt that same vibe with the "friendly" ghosts. I loved Clover's choices of music (yes, there's a Clover) from the 1960s/70s!

My only real disappoint came with the ending of the book. It too obviously made the "trilogy" into one very long book that readers must wait to finish. There wasn't enough of an ending to THIS volume. I'm not sure why this bothered me so much (I've read many continuing tales over the years, e.g. <i>The Lord of the Rings</i>), but I just felt somewhat cheated. Will I continue the series? Most likely, because I DO want to see the story play out.

Silly me! I’ve been a Nora Roberts and a J.D. Robb fan for years, but I’ve never been a huge devotee of her Irish magic imbued-stories, and I’ve somehow or other never read any of the other extended family sagas. So I went into Inheritance not thinking about the possibility that it might end on a cliff hanger. Spoiler alert: it does! Aside from that wee irritant, I loved it. As in her recent stand-alones, (Identity, Nightwork, Legacy, Hideaway, etc.), the main characters in Inheritance are strong, contemporary figures trying to pursue their dreams with a determined, Nora Roberts-like work-ethic. Sonya inherits a beautiful old mansion in Maine from an uncle (her brother’s twin) she never knew existed. The house has a great number of plusses—not least of which is providing ample space for her to rebuild her professional life after an ugly breakup with her cheating ex. There’s even room for her bestie, Cleo, who’s also able to relocate and work remotely. The landscape is beautiful, the furnishings exquisite, and the family who knew her uncle and ensured Sonya received her unexpected bequest is welcoming and caring. Added bonus: Sonya and Trey, son of said family, hit it off immediately. All is perfect, save for the slight issue of the mansion’s inhabitants. For the past two hundred years, brides marrying into the family have all died, and their ghosts, among others, have failed to move on, perhaps because their killer also remains bound to the house.
Inheritance is a delightful mixture of prosaic and profound, with Sonya equally preoccupied with mastering a pot roast as she is with avoiding the ghost on the third floor out to terrorize her. The plot naturally includes a clever dog, and he both receives training from a young boy who died decades earlier and growls menacingly at the bad ghosts who torment his mistress. I loved Inheritance and look forward eagerly to the next volume, expected in the fall of 2024.

What a cliff-hanger! This book is the first in a series and therefore the author can't wrap up the whole story within this one book - but it really does leave you wanting more! I have always loved books by Nora Roberts - especially for easy summer reads or vacation books. This one is no different. Very easy to understand because there are not a lot of complicated characters. There is also a forward from the author herself in the audio version - great to hear her discuss her own story in her own voice. The narrator was really great and spoke clearly.

I love the plot - a woman who has been poorly treated by her fiancé goes off on her own as an independent entrepreneur - living in a haunted mansion. I normally do not like scary stories or spooky things but this book is not terrifying and I really enjoyed it. It moved at a good pace and certain spots you couldn't put it down.

I would recommend this for any summer reading, traveling book, or for anyone looking to listen to a good story. It was an easy listen and overall a great book. I do really wish that I had read this later when the other stories were out or about to be released.

Inheritance was a charming book! It was one of my favorite book tropes, a family member you didn't know existed leaves you an amazing home and all their possessions in their will. Sonya MacTavish finds herself the new owner of a very old and very haunted mansion. This book had ghosts but not of them were scary. At its core the book was a romance in a small town. I'm looking forward to the sequels as Nora Roberts said this will be a trilogy. This was really fun and whimsical!


Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan audio for a sneak peak at this title!

My Thoughts- If the summary doesn’t reel you in from the very beginning, then the fact that Nora Roberts is the author should do the trick. This book had me from the very beginning. The author even does an intro, explaining that she grew up in a haunted home, and strange things would happen, setting the tone for the spooky factor in this book.

Sonya was a delightful main character. Her rocky relationship at the beginning of the book only got worse when you find out that her fiance is cheating on her (with her cousin), leading to so much drama at their workplace. When she finds out she inherited a house from an unknown uncle, I feel like this was her chance to start over.

Arriving at the house, she would learn of a curse that had affected women in her family, so she started reading the history of the house. That's when things start to get interesting. I would crack up at her rationalizing when things would be “misplaced” inside her home, and how each ghost had a different quirk. Then you meet the evil ghost, and she makes for some intense moments in the book. For example, a bed would be made, things would be organized, and blankets would be folded. I mean, can I please have a ghost who cleans my house? That's when Sonya decides she wants to try to figure out how to break the curse. I honestly loved every second of this book. But beware, there is a cliffhanger. This is the first book in a series, so I'm excited to read the next one!
Nora Roberts always impresses me with her writing. She creates whole worlds that suck you in from the very beginning. Even stories with ghosts, which I am very skeptical about, she makes you believe they really do exist for a purpose. She is one of my favorite authors, so I hope you give this one a chance.
***I received this as an ARC for an honest review. It releases on November 21, 2023***

Wow! This is my kind of spooky book! Nora Roberts delivers a perfect mix of romance, friendship, mystery, and hauntings.
I don't like overly gory books, so this was just perfect for me!
I'm 100% going to continue this trilogy when book 2 is available!
For those who want a Scooby Doo kind of ride - this book will hit all the points for you!

Thank you, Netgalley, for the advanced copy!

Wow - all I can say is ‘what a cliffhanger!’ I was so engrossed in this audiobook from beginning to end, I can’t wait for the second book in the trilogy! Nora Roberts is an expert with weaving together contemporary characters with the fantastical world, and this one is no exception. Brittany Pressley’s narration is top notch - she gives the characters each their own personality, and her narration brings it up a notch. The characters quickly become familiar, and the supernatural aspects of the story are so intriguing. If you are a fan of Nora Roberts, you are sure to enjoy this one. And if not - if you like contemporary fiction with some drama and a bit of supernatural thrown in, I don’t think you will be disappointed if you give it a try!

I received this audiobook through NetGalley, all opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
What a great listen. The narrator was awesome the book itself was great. I loved the back and forth timelines. Great characters who worked together to figure out the mystery.
The atmosphere of the setting I loved. A big old manor full of secrets!
Great book. Can’t wait for another one in this series!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan audio for this audio ARC!!!!!

All the damn gold, shiny stars for the amazing Brittany Pressley!!! I freaking loved her voice for Cleo, who quickly became my new best fiction friend.

This story was wonderful… but HOW DARE IT END LIKE THAT!?!?! I need book two immediately! I’m going to have to wait, huh?

Nora Roberts is an author that everybody knows and while you don't necessarily know what she'll write about next, you do know that she and her alter ego J.D. Robb are one both share a husband and that they both will never stop surprising us. While I have not read much of Nora's books, I can say that this book was pretty great. It has a hint of fantasy, with the ghosts and a great romance and it keeps you engaged from the beginning.

Sonya MacTavish has just discovered that an uncle she didn't even know she had, has left her everything he owned, including his mansion. The mansion she has inherited is no ordinary mansion, it is quite literally haunted. Sonya's uncle was her father's identical brother, who were separated from one another soon after birth. To inherit everything, the will stipulated that Sonya must live at the property for three years. What can go wrong in three years? The ghosts of the mansion are none other than her deceased family members. Together with the help of the charming lawyer Trey, they will work together to find out and help stop the curse that has wreaked havoc on her family for decades. Can they pull it off?

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the free copy of Inheritance by Nora Roberts in exchange for my honest review. I cannot wait for the next one!

Listening to Inheritance by Nora Roberts was a wonderful experience. Thank you to NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook. The narrator, Brittany Pressley, does an excellent job with accents and tone. Nora Roberts also narrates an introduction to the novel. The story revolves around Sonya MacTavish, who inherits a Victorian manor (it is only a little haunted) from an uncle she knew nothing about. But strange things are happening in the manor and one ghost is getting more angry and dangerous. Brittany voices the emotions of the characters and the settings with talent. It was a joy to listen to her tell this story. I would highly recommend listening to Inheritance by Nora Roberts.

This was a really sweet and atmospheric book based on an inherited "haunted" mansion! I really enjoyed the characters and the love story.

Excellent book! Loved reading (listening to) the story of Sonya and learning right along side her about her family history and the haunted mansion. Enjoyed so much that I will eagerly await the second book to see what happened. I listen to a lot of audiobooks and the narrator for this story did a fabulous job. She captured the unique personalities of each of the characters. This is the first Nora Roberts I've ever read (listened to) and I will definitely add her to my list of authors - this narrator as well. Loved it!

Nora Roberts can do no wrong. And this book proves the rule. I loved everything about it - the characters, the chosen family, the history, the ghosts. I laughed out loud more than once and sat in my car listening instead of going into the shops or, you know, to work. The only drawback to this arc is not having the opportunity to consume the entire series in a weekend.
Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy in return for an honest review.

Be ready to let your imagination fly…if the reader can suspend reality, this is a fun story that leaves the reader waiting for the next installment.