This was a little slower than Ms. Roberts trilogies tend to be. As I read, that bothered me little bit, but upon further reflection, I enjoy that we got more of an introduction to the manor and its “guests”. I like that we learned more about the Lost Brides and got to know them and their stories a bit. I do think there could have been a bit more action/problems to overcome, but I feel like we were exploring Sonya’s new life with her and that was a unique perspective. I’m still curious about the rings and wish we would have learned a little bit about how those are connected to the curse and where they might be hidden, but I’m trying to be patient. I love all the interactions between our main characters and I especially love how things played out with Sonya’s ex. As always, I’m eagerly awaiting the final book.

This book was an average read for me , unfortunately I felt that there was a lot of repeating of patterns and we weren’t going anywhere — I really feel that book 1 and 2 could’ve been edited down to make one book, but I am invested in the story and will still read the last book, cause I want to know what happens and how it all ends. We do learn a little bit more about the seven brides and their back stories , and a little bit of plot building with regard to interactions with Dobbs ( the one haunting the house in a menacing way). I read the ebook and audiobook in tandem.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC. This is my honest review.

This book started right after the MFC goes into the mirror. The book is suspenseful and kept my interest. Sadly ai didn't finish the book by the time it expired on Netgalley. I had completely forgotten about it until some reminded me this past week. I'm only at 53% of the way through and was bummed to not finish. Either way I plan to buy the book and finish. The sex fades to black and I don't recall crud language.

Thanks Netgalley and publisher to let me finish the book. I found the second half of the book to be slow. There was so much details for each section of planning or decorating for the party. I lost interest and it took me a while yo get through the second half. The ending isn't as climatic as the first book.

I received a copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

I've waited a year for book two in the Lost Bride Trilogy and it did not disappoint. Does Nora ever disappoint though?
I love her writing and I can picture exactly what she does when writing. She is such an excellent storyteller. I did end up switching to the audio about halfway thru as I was approved for it.

Waiting another year for the final installment might just kill me - joking of course, but man.

This book series needs to be turned into a tv series!

This is the second book in the Lost Bride trilogy and picks up right where the first left off. Sonia learns what must be done to lift the curse. I love Nora Roberts and I’m a long time reader so I had to read this one. Her descriptive writing style brings you right into the story pulling you in and you can’t put it down. I love the blend of romance, ghost, and paranormal! If you like paranormal romance, you will love this, but I recommend reading book one, The Inheritance , first! Thank you, NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for the chance to read and give my honest review.

Unfortunately this whole series was a dnf for me. I really liked the premise of the story, the time travel and possible ghost story. But I am just not a fan of a lot of spice in books, which I didn't know since I never read by this author before. And I'm especially not a fan of someone catching their significant other in the act with someone else.

Unfortunately this one fell a bit flat for me. I really enjoyed the first, which was shocking because I normally don’t like haunted things. So, I was excited that I received a free ARC on NetGalley, but I don’t think this one did it for me. It was kind of just a bridge way between book 1 and 3? At least, I’m hoping we’ll get more answers in book 3, because I don’t feel like we got any in this book. I will still definitely read the third book, but this one didn’t hit my expectations.

This book is the second in the series and I strongly recommend reading "The Inheritance" first.

In this book, Sonya and her friend continue to learn more about the mansion and its other-worldly inhabitants. They are digging into the history of the family that has lived there for generations, although seven young brides have died there. Sonya is comfortable with the friendly occupants and is also getting more confidence in confronting the witch that haunts the mansion. She's also gained confidence in using the mirror when it calls to her. It's a portal into the past.

The women are building lives in Maine and are creating and expanding their careers there.

Great Nora Roberts read. This book does not conclude the story. The third book in the trilogy is still to come.

There is some language that may be objectionable to some readers, but if you've read other books by this author, it is at the same level as previous books.

I have both the e-book and the audio book. The narrator is excellent. She does voices and accents very well.

Thank you to NetGalley and Nora Roberts for allowing me to read this book in exchange for a honest review .
This is book 2 of the Lost Bride Trilogy.
Sonya has inherited a centuries old manor house in Maine from an uncle she didn’t know she had, the catch is that if she wants to cash in on the inheritance, she has to live in it first. And yes it’s haunted.
Continuing from book 1 Sonya’s best friend Cleo is still living with her and her boyfriend Trey is also still in the picture. In this book we learn more about the curse of the brides that that actually lived and got married in the house through the whim’s of a magical mirror that pop’s up in the strangest places.
A fast paced read as we see how Sonya and Cleo strike out on their own in their chosen professions, explore more of the house and its grounds and try to figure out how to break the Lost Bride’s curse.
I rate this installment 5⭐️’s and anxiously await the final book!

Such an exciting and suspenseful story. I couldn't put it down and the surprise ending left me wanting more. Love a good strong female character and Sonya and Cleo are just that.

Spellbinding and spine-tingling. The Mirror is the second book in Nora Roberts, The Lost Bride Trilogy. You MUST read the books in order as it is one complete story and there is little to none catching up from the first book, Inheritance (Nov 2023). Sonya MacTavish inherits an historic family house on the coast of Maine. To fully inherit she must stay for three years. She invites her best friend Cleo, an artist and illustrator, to live with her. Her love interest Trey (a lawyer), cousin Owen and beloved adopted dog Yoda, become their own Scooby Doo gang.

The manor house comes with helpful ghosts and is also home of the evil woman in black. She cursed the house with a legend that has a bride from every generation dying on their wedding day. The second book is just as creepy as the first. Sonya and Cleo love the manor house and deal well with its quirks. Sonya is finding that she is being drawn into a Mirror which allows her to witness the passing of the brides. She is trying to figure out how they can break the curse which involves getting back the wedding rings of the brides. The gang is there for safety and support.

In addition to the paranormal story there is the continuing romance between Sonya and Trey. I love the banter of the friend group and especially love the deep friendship between Sonya and Cleo. Sonya also continues to work on building her own company. And I like how they want to be a part of the community and host a summer party for family and many of those in town. I had a hard time putting the book down. Now I need to wait to see how everything gets resolved in the third book. Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the ARC and I am leaving an honest review.

Roberts’s signature writing style shines through in the deft handling of themes like love, loss, and the consequences of actions taken long ago. The relationship dynamics—especially those exploring heartache and redemption—are skillfully crafted, providing an emotional anchor to the spectral elements of the story. The romance that develops amid the intrigue further enriches the plot, adding depth and warmth to what could easily become a solely eerie tale.

Another excellent Nora story although I found it a little slow and repetitive at the beginning. Sonya and Cleo are definite friend goals and I'm invested in finding out more about Dobbs and her motivation for coveting the manor no matter the cost. Looking forward to the conclusion!

I am loving this series! I did receive an ARC of this second book. Life got in the way, but I was able to finish on my last week away. I love a good ghost story and am enjoying the added drama of Hester Hobbs. Being able to go through the Mirror to be part of history is an interesting twist, along with the new experiences Sonya is able to experience in this story. In this book we learn how this curse began and receive more clues as to how the rings may be located. I am really looking forward to reading the third book of this series to see how Sonya helps the brides rest and put a stop to the curse.

Wow! This story is so engaging and clever. This is a trilogy so duh - there is a cliffhanger and you don't find the answers to everything until the next book. Unfortunately, that needs to be pointed out as some people complain about it. Anyway, in this second book in the series, we find out more about the Lost Brides and their back stories. Sonya and Trey's relationship continues to strengthen as the events in the house bring them together. Cleo and Owen dance around each other through most of the story as they support their best friends and come together to form a strong bond between the four of them. They find themselves enjoying time together as they begin to make the manor more of the happy and lively place it deserves to be. Dobbs, the witch, does not like this and makes life challenging for them. It will be interesting to see how the four of them will overcome the curse and give the Lost Brides their peace. My hope is that Clover will continue with the variety of songs she plays in the next book as they add to the atmosphere of the story.

Nora never disappoints! Jump into this on feet first and let lost in another beautiful tale or love lust and a little suspense.

I was expecting much more from this book, especially after enjoying the first book, THE INHERITANCE. Also, I have always enjoyed Nora Roberts, but this was not the Nora Roberts I am used to reading.

This book was dull and literally nothing ever happened.

Take the pets outside.
The witch sends a big bird out the window.
Let's cook a dinner for the guys.
Witch slams doors.
Molly the ghost maid cleans up after dinner.
Let's take the pets out again.
It's almost time for dinner.
Let's get prettied up for the guys.
Molly the ghost maid has laid out clothes.
The witch bangs doors again.
Oh look, there is a painting in the same exact place we found the other two painting.

And then repeat, repeat.

The events are repetitive, and there is no chemistry between the love interests in the story.

I am hoping that the third book has more meat to it and clears up the story. I will probably read book 3 to find out what happens, but I am honestly upset I wasted my time reading this hot mess of a book.

As a die hard Nora Roberts fan, I am sad to say that I feel like The Mirror missed the mark. Although most second books in a trilogy rarely live up to the first, or the promise of the third, typically Nora doesn't have this problem. Each book in her trilogies usually have movement and character development. The Mirror is sadly much the same as book one - lots of the daily activities of the characters, living and dead, in the home, not a lot of plot or purpose.

Why The Mirror doesn't work for me: In nearly every NR trilogy, there are three couples fighting against a central evil. In each book, each of the characters is, in some way connected to that evil and therefore the actions within their individual book drives the lot forward. In The Mirror, Owen (although a family member who can walk through The Mirror with Sonya) and Cleo feel very much like secondary characters rather than primary characters in their own right. In typical Nora second book fashion, Cleo and Owen do indeed become a couple, but they deviate from other books by way of the fact that there was no tension with their coming together. Come to think of it, that's the problem with Sonya and Trey just seemed to fit together perfectly too. Not a hint of angst, baggage, typical couple trepidation, or growing pains. It feels like everything that makes a typical romance work has been left out. Same goes for our resident bad evil, Hester Dobbs, who seems to be taking a long nap. I really expected more from her.

I get it. This lull is the calm before the storm, where Hester unleashes everything she's got, and, I hope, at least one more corporeal bad guy shows his face again, I eagerly await that time. The Mirror just made me wish that Nora has skipped this book and simply given us a book with a sequel.

*The Mirror* by Nora Roberts is a spellbinding blend of romance and suspense, infused with Roberts' signature storytelling magic. Her rich characters and gripping plot twists keep readers hooked from start to finish. It’s a captivating tale of love, mystery, and second chances that doesn’t disappoint.

You can't go wrong with a Nora Roberts book. And this book is not the exception. I couldn't put it down, The characters drew me in and hung on to me until the very last page. I tried to think of a favorite character and I can't. I love Sonya and her I won't give in to this damn ghost attitude. Chloe is my favorite ghost, I think. She picks such great music :) But the way Jack plays with Yoda, I can see him/ hear them having such a great time. Then there is Trey - yummy. He is the ultimate book boyfriend - he is there to support her, but not take over for her. He cares for, feels for, and is invested in his clients like no other lawyer I have ever met. Then there is Cleo and Owen. What a great solid couple. And the ending - holy cow, my heart was racing. I am not usually a fan of cliffhangers, but man, this was a good one. I cannot wait for the next book!