Nora Roberts continues this series with more mystery, more suspense and more romance from the Lost Bride series. The Mirror brings in much more of the supernatural, and Roberts fans will continue to love her writing with this new installment.

Nora Roberts is the queen of romances, from standalones, series, and romantic trilogies. THE LOST BRIDE TRILOGY is just that – one story told across three books – with THE MIRROR (book two) immediately picking up where THE INHERITANCE ended with that cliffhanger.

THE MIRROR has the beats of a classic second novel; it serves as a bridge between the beginning and end of the story, but doesn’t suffer too much from the second book syndrome. Sure, it had less action, but contained more character development, which is what I truly love about Roberts’ books. No one character seemed superfluous – everyone, from the main characters to the pets to the ghosts to the town members – had a purpose in coloring in the world of this sleepy Maine town filled with some fantastical characters.

I didn’t think I’d have a soft spot for ghosts, but Clover, Molly, and all the rest won me over. Sure, I’ve yet to get all the Lost Brides straight – so much detail! – but those details didn’t detract from the overall story.

The primary romance was sweet, the side characters’ romance was expected, and I shed a tear with the unexpected meeting of the grandmothers (IYKYK). All in all, this was a lovely summer read with just enough mystery and tension to have me eagerly anticipating the final book of this story!

First I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC copy...

I devoured the first book in this Lost Bride trilogy, Inheritance...The Mirror took me longer to read. It is a typical middle book. Not a lot happened, but it did give more history of the Poole family. This one built more on the relationships. I did enjoy it, but I honestly can not wait until the final book. Everything in this book has me hungry for the conclusion!!

So this did NOT start the way I was expecting!! And then the ending made me scream in the same way that the first book in the series did, because Nora is just that good. But I continue to be utterly delighted by this series, I particularly like that we got movement on the secondary romance of the series; part of me still wonders if we're going to get a third one in the third book because it's Nora, but there has been NOTHING to set one up so I suspect the answer is ultimately no. Over/under on how many more times I read this before publication this fall? I am putting it at two.

I had trouble putting The Mirror down! Such a good book! I love the characters from Sonya and Cleo, best friends since college, to Trey and Owen, childhood best friends. The animals have adorable personalities of their own. The feeling of home, family, love, and hope, contrasts with the evil Hester Dobbs inflicts upon the house and its inhabitants. However, the wonderful ghostly inhabitants of the manor constantly remind Sonya and Cleo they are not alone as they try to figure out how to break the curse Dobbs placed on the manor two hundred years earlier. I loved the first book in the series, Inheritance, and now The Mirror. I cannot wait for the next book!

This is another hit for Nora Roberts!!! love it. I have been a fan for many years and Ms. Roberts always comes through!

This is the second book in the Lost Bride Trilogy and it did not disappoint. Sonya and Cleo continue to make a life for themselves at Lost Bride Manor and are determined to stop the nasty spirt that tried to prevent this from happening. This book keeps the story line moving along with Sonya working on building her business and get the new high profile client, Ryder. I like how the book flowed and kept just enough attention on ghosts and the mystical things going on with the manor.
Nora Roberts is a very talented writer that can weave a story to not only capture your attention but give you all the feels. She has created a story where you want to meet all the ghosts that protect the manor and that have lived there before Sonya moved it.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin Press for an ARC in return for an honest review.

I'm glad I reviewed my highlights in Kindle on the first book of Nora Roberts' Lost Bride Trilogy before beginning the second, The Mirror, which begins immediately after the last scene in the first book. Graphic artist Sonja McTavish has inherited a Victorian house in Maine from her deceased father's identical twin, and she finds it to be an intermittently frightening haunted mansion, complete with the sounds of all of those who have met their end there. A cruel witch, Hester Dobbs. is in residence and claims the house is hers even though she met her own death decades ago,, since she has killed seven brides in the Poole family and is wearing all of their wedding rings. Sonja's best friend, artist Cleo, has moved from Boston to live with Sonja and to help her deal with Hester's threats and disturbances. They are assisted by local attorney Trey and his longtime friend Owen, a member of the Poole shipbuilding family, each of whom is building a romantic relationship with one of the two young women.

This book is centered around finding out how each of the Poole brides died violently--most on their wedding day--with the details provided by the discovery of painted portraits of each bride and viewing the occurrences of their brutal deaths. Many of these details come by way of an antique mirror and often at 3:00 a.m., leaving everyone shaken but determined to defeat Hester.

I found the pace of the book to be rather slow and repetitious, as each occurrence has to be retold to the others who didn't witness it. However, I did like the easy relationship among the four major characters and a glimpse into their career progress as well. I enjoyed hearing from Sonja's late grandmother Clover, one of the brides, who plays appropriate music on everyone's radio to fit the current circumstances, although I think it could have been dialed back a bit. I also could have done without all of the description about what was to eat at every meal and who prepared it. I'm still fascinated by the story and looking forward to what happens in Sonja's quest to recover all seven wedding rings to end the family curse and ultimately defeat the wicked Hester Dobbs in the final episode of the trilogy.

My thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review of the book.

I was thrilled to get to review Inheritance, book one in @norarobertsauthor newest trilogy, last year. I was over the moon when I found out I would get to review book two as well.
Sonya inherited the family manor of family she didn’t even know she had. Her late father was adopted at birth and never knew his birth family, but his twin brother found him too late for the brothers to be reunited but with time to will the family home to his long lost niece. The house comes with filled with ghosts who mostly want to help and enjoy having light and laughter in their home again. But it also comes with a curse and Hester Dobbs, a ghostly witch who killed the last seven brides to come to the manor and stole their rings to cement her power. Sonya is determined to break the curse and clear her ancestral home of the darkness that has plagued it for seven generations.
Book two picks up exactly where book one ended which I love. Sonya and her best friend and roommate Cleo are prepared to weather anything Dobbs can throw at them. Trey and Sonya’s cousin Owen are determined to have their backs as they do. As the foursome gather more information about the manor’s past inhabitants and their untimely demises they know they will need to find a way to end Dobbs hold on the family.
I did have assumptions going into this series. I thought it would wind up being a bit of a formulaic treasure hunt for the 7 rings but that is absolutely not the case. This story is unfolding at its own pace, and I can safely say at the end of book two I have absolutely no idea how this trilogy will end, or how they are planning to expel the evil. I love the bond our four protagonists have. They all have amazing families that add brightness to the story. If you are like me and have been waiting for book two to arrive, it is well worth the wait. If you haven’t picked this series up yet I definitely recommend it. The Mirror releases November 19 2024.
Thank you so much to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for letting me review this series.
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I love Nora Roberts from the very depths of my heart - especially her trilogies that have magic as a main character. However, her last trilogy bummed me out a little because I didn't love it so I was more skeptical going in to this one. I was surprised at how much I loved book one and have been anticipating book two eagerly.

I enjoyed the whole book. There were several moments that made me cry and many more that made me snort with laughter. I enjoyed the character and relationship developments.

All of that being said - I'm a little stressed about what book 3 is going to be about. I honestly forgot while reading this that it was a trilogy and was sure it was just a duology. The book could have easily completed the duology. So I'm a little worried that book 3 will drag things out.

4.5 Stars
The Mirror picks up right from where Inheritance (#1) left off so you really need to read the first book before starting this one. Unfortunately though, again we are left with many questions unanswered and with the #3 (the final book of this trilogy) not due out until 2025 we will be waiting for a long time. I am not a fan of this but I love Nora Roberts books so wait I will do and jump for #3 as soon as I see it available!
In The Mirror, I grew tired of Trey. As he became more comfortable in his relationship with Sonya he became too "pushy", questioning too much and a little overbearing in my opinion. It made me cringe a little and I really wanted Sonya to push back a little bit more than she did.
***Slight Spoiler here*** My favourite part of this book was in the later part of the story when Sonya's grandmother was at the manor and was "speaking" to Drew's birth mother. It brought tears to my eyes. I read that section a couple of times. It was so well done.

Slightly creepy but believable, heartwarming, growing and deepening relationships between couples and best friends, with wonderful characters, in this world and otherwise, laced throughout the story.
Yet another great book by Nora Roberts and I am impatiently waiting for the finale!! I'll be keeping an eye out on Netgalley again in hopes of an earlier opportunity.

Thanks so much to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for this early reading. I will be recommending it to everyone!

Sonya is living in the Poole manor along with Cleo and is dealing with the crazy that comes with it.
Trey and Owen are around to help as well. What a story! Nora Roberts writes the mystical so well, she draws you in and keeps you until the end. The writing is lyrical, descriptive and just perfect. After I turned the last page I admit to being sad it was over. I cannot wait for book 3!

This is my favorite Nora trilogy in several years, and I can't wait for the next one! Which is exactly how I felt after the last one. 🙂 Thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC. I can't imagine a time when Nora won't be my top recommended author (going strong for 30 years now) - not sure how she continues to write such compelling stories.

I was STOKED being able to get my hands on an advanced copy and MAN. I have no words. I absolutely love the story line. I love how The Mirror flowed seamlessly from Inheritance.
Absolutely loved this book and already waiting for book 3 😅

📖 ARC REVIEW 📖

Thank you @stmartinspress for an early copy of The Mirror by Nora Roberts. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. 🤍

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Release date: November 19th, 2024

Blurb: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

🛑Read on with caution; review may contain spoilers🛑

The second installment of The Lost Bride Trilogy, The Mirror, is almost just as good as its predecessor. We get more insight on the history behind the Poole Brides’ curse (although majority of Sonya’s and the others’ theories are all based on hunches and nothing exactly concrete), as well as the Poole family itself. We also see more of the witch Dobb’s wrath, as she makes her presence in the manor as it’s self-proclaimed “Lady of the Manor” by making chaos all over it by banging doors and controlling the temperature where Sonya, Cleo, and sometimes Trey and Owen are (way original, Dobbs! 🙄).

Nothing much has been revealed though, but this novel highlights and gives more insight to each character’s thoughts and involvement with the history of the manor. It also dives deeper into the budding romance of Sonya and Trey, and Owen and Cleo starting theirs.

Throughout her experiences in the manor this time around, Sonya has strongly put her foot down as the rightful owner of the manor. She has braved the paranormal events happening around her, as well as established a great and fun relationship with the Lost Brides residing in the manor. I especially loved her relationship with her paternal grandmother, “Clover”, who seems so lovely and a breath of fresh air – so pure and good, making herself known and empathizing with Sonya through her love for music. Additionally, I was ecstatic to witness Sonya and Cleo’s friendship and support for each other’s dreams, with Sonya’s design work and Cleo’s art, as well as their firm claim over the manor from Dobbs.

Most importantly, we also discover just how much of a lunatic Dobbs is. Really. She bothered to be involved with a-hundred-year curse over claim to an estate that’s not even hers and she can’t even fully utilize, being now a ghost that she is.

The Mirror is a little less exciting than Inheritance, but I can’t wait to read the last novel and hopefully Sonya and team finds a way to defeat Dobbs.

Forever my go-to author. I am never disappointed by a Nora Roberts novel and The Mirror is no exception.

The Mirror is book 2 in The Lost Bride Trilogy. It continues to the journey of Sonya, Trey, Cleo and Owen as they discover more about the past 7 lost Brides, the Poole family, as well as themselves. This novel is a typical middle novel where there are many discoveries but no real conclusion to much. It was great to see the forward progression in the story but also lost left to be discovered in how to regain claim over Hester Dobbs.

Overall, a great read. Easy to follow, engaging, and keeps you wanting to know more. I do recommend reading book 1 first as it will set some details up much easier. I recommend this book and series. I cannot wait for the book 3 to come out!

Thank you to Nora Roberts, St. Martins Press as well as NetGalley for an ARC.

I’m loving The Lost Bride series.
We find out more about the Poole family and some of the brides.
I’m loving all the twists and intrigue surrounding Hestor Dobbs and the Poole’s. Finding out more about Sonya’s dad and Collin. Love seeing how close and supportive Try, Owen, Cleo and Sonya are not only of each other but the manor as well. I couldn’t put it down, it’s so good.
The ending has me wanting the next book right now, can’t wait to read it.

Incredible book 2 of the Lost Brides trilogy! As in all of Nora’s books, reading it felt more like I was living in the world she created. The characters were so beautifully developed and the setting so clear that it was nearly a movie in my mind. She has such an amazing way of making paranormal feel so clear and realistic that it’s so easy to put aside any ideas of what is “real” and surrender to her world. The pacing was fast enough to keep my attention but slow enough to feel perfectly fleshed out. The relationship that developed between Sonya, Trey, Cleo, and Owen was a true family. I can’t wait to see what happens next to the inhabitants of the manor, both of the present and of the past. It’s going to be SO hard to wait for the third! Thank you for the ARC!

A special thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for the chance to read this uncorrected proof in exchange for my honest review. As a fan of the first book, Inheritance, I was so excited to see the sequel was available. , I went in with high expectations. It was so much fun to pick up on the story of Sonya, Cleo, Trey , Owen and all the ghosts, my favorite being the relationship between Yoda and Jack. The ghosts make this story! I really think we should have a playlist of all of Clovers songs. The storyline felt slower in this book, and sometimes repetitive from book one. I’m not sure it resolved or lent new information (even though it was fun to revisit the characters.) This took away from my interest and I think at the end I could have put it aside.

This is part 2 of the Lost Bride series and is amazing and I still feel like I'm a part of the action! The main characters continue to develop their relationships with all the supernatural events just so matter-of-fact, they come across as realistic and expected, making the plot extra enjoyable. The background characters, especially the ghosts, are so fun. They all continue to work on breaking the curse on the manor and I can't wait for the final book to show how they beat Hester Dobbs. Highly recommended and believe Ms. Roberts maintains her spot at the top of her genre.
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