A welcomed continuation to the mystery started in Inheritance. Book two starts immediately where book one ended. Sonya and Cleo continued to adjust to life in Lost Bride Manor. The characters discovered more about the brides who had each tragically died on their wedding day as well as the other friendly ghosts who inhabit the manor with them (and the one evil witch ghost they wish did not). Sonya also learned more about her paternal grandmother and aunt. Can’t say more about the plot without serious spoilers but if you enjoyed book one this novel is just as entertaining.

The romance between Sonya and Trey continued to develop as did the secondary romance between their respective BFFs Cleo and Owen.

As with the first book a lot of emphasis was placed on the details of Sonya’s job. This is something I personally find the author integrated more seamlessly into the plots of the earlier books in her career, but can come off as distracting nowadays. YMMV.

Happy for the advancement in the secondary romance between Cleo and Owen even if it mostly takes place off page. While I would not consider it a cliffhanger, the book did have an abrupt ending. Overall another solid entry in the author’s best trilogy since The Cousins O’Dwyer. I am looking forward to the final book next year. Thanks to St. Martin's and #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Mirror is definitely a Nora Roberts book. It combines mystery, romance and the supernatural. You definitely need to read The Inheritance first to follow the storyline.. If you don’t like cliffhangers this book is not for you.
A fast, enjoyable read but not as enthralling is the first in the lost bride trilogy.
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s press for the opportunity to read this ARC.

This was an amazing second book. Once again, I couldn't stop reading it. A lot of good background if only they can see what they need to do next. I loved the ghost party and all they to do for the household. Helps to keep some lightness to the story. Can't wait for #3,

The Mirror is the second book in the series. It was a good read, it filled out more information on the brides and a continuation and growth of the romance between Sonya and Trey. I enjoyed this book but I liked the first book a bit better. I believe the story progresses slower than the first, but like I said I still really enjoyed this book. I’m excited to read the third book as soon as it comes out.

The second installment in this trilogy was just as captivating as the first. I was frantic when the first book ended, an epic cliffhanger.
The twists and turns in Book 2 have you on the edge of your seat one moment and on the verge of tears the next.
Looking forward to book 3.
Highly highly recommend this!

Having read Inheritance no less than 7 times since it was released, I was so excited to get a copy of The Mirror to read. My first comment is that the book met every expectation and then some.

Sonya McTavish has inherited Lost Bride Manor from an uncle that she had no knowledge of. Terms of inheriting include living at the manor for 3 years. What she doesn't know is that the house is haunted and cursed, and she's got to figure out how to undo the curse.

One of my favorite things with all of Nora Roberts books is her character building, and in this trilogy she does it in spades. These characters are so real that if you met them on the street you could be friends with them. Her descriptions of the manor are so detailed that you have no trouble visualizing it and the small Maine town. I also love the fact that even the haunted parts are not so far out there that they're not believable. Nora Roberts is a detailed person to the point that you can see the whales in the bay and the gardens of LBM. Her writing reflects her dedication to her craft, and I applaud her for another job well done.

I had promised myself I would pace myself in the initial reading of the mirror, and that promise lasted through the first three pages. Needless to say I inhaled the book disregarding everything else I had going on. I'm trying to read it a bit slower in this second sitting.

The hardest part of reading this is knowing I have a long wait for the final book in the trilogy, but oh well, it just gives me time to read The Mirror and Inheritance a few more times.

Thanks to NetGalley for making this book available for early reading.

If you want to read some enjoyable fluff that doesn't need much brain power, this book fits the bill. It reads like a novelization of the almost inevitable Hallmark movie adaptation. Perfectly pretty characters in a perfectly idyllic setting where everyone has the perfect job and the perfect relationship and the perfect family and the perfect amount of money (which happens to be a lot).

In this 2nd book in the series, the relationships of the main 4 characters develop a bit more (Cleo and Owen, finally!) but there is barely any new information about the mystery of the lost brides. The plot is just treading water until (I assume) the big showdown in the next book.

Most plot information is conveyed in conversation between the characters, with minimal narrative exposition. Even the flashback scenes are written as internal monologues by the ghosts. This gives the impression that Poole's Bay is populated with the worst kind of extroverts because no one ever stops talking.

The writing is very repetitive. A character will go through a situation, and then as soon as they meet up with the other characters they will tell them what happened nearly word-for-word.

I'm invested enough in the story that I will probably read the 3rd book, but I expect it will continue to be enjoyable fluff. I don't mind daydreaming about owning a huge mansion on the Maine coast, especially if it comes with friendly ghosts who will do all the housework and yardwork for me.

This was a decent book. It picked up quick but left a lot of open questions left at the end great set up for another book. The characters are intriguing.

Sonya vanishes through a magical mirror and enters the past and sees a bride murdered on her wedding. She must solve this puzzle or the curse will remain. All the characters from the first book are here again: Sonya and Trey, Cleo and Owen.

Love Nora Roberts and this book is no exception. Terrific characters and great suspense. Swoony romance of course. One warning: this is only the second book in the trilogy.... :( Totally worth the read and the wait! :)

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

Nora Roberts is a must read author for me. I am so glad I was able to read an advanced copy of this book. I have been anxiously awaiting it.

Nora Robert’s continues to be at the top of her class. This is a phenomenal story and group of characters. Clover is my personal favorite but Pye is now a close second.

I thought the book was good. I enjoyed the ups and downs of the book. I can not wait to read other books by Nora Roberts.

Nora Roberts has crafted such a spooky and delightful story. I absolutely LOVED this book! It was the perfect second book and immediately picked up where The Inheritance ended. The whole concept of this trilogy is so unique and good. We have an evil witch, Hester Dobbs, who has cursed the Poole family manor and has killed any female bride residing there. Hester still haunts the house along with ghosts of other other residents. The FMC, Sonya, has inherited this manor and is being tormented by Dobbs while also being assisted by the friendly ghosts. Dobbs wants the manor to herself and is trying to scare Sonya away. The friendly ghosts (some being murdered brides) want Sonya to end the curse Dobbs has on the manor by finding their stolen wedding rings. To defeat Dobbs, Sonya is slowly learning the history of the brides. She is helped by her best friend Cleo, boyfriend Trey, and cousin Owen. These four are awesome together! They hang out and have fun but also get tormented by Dobbs. I love the pacing of this book. You get some normalcy and day to day mixing in with the mystery of Dobbs and the curse. I highly recommend this book! It’s a definite 5 stars’

The Mirror, Book 2 in Nora Roberts’ Lost Brides Trilogy is an exciting continuation of the story that began with Inheritance. One truly should read Inheritance before reading The Mirror to see the progression of all the characters…those living and those who no longer are. Just be sure you have The Mirror downloaded already because the end of Inheritance definitely will leave you breathless! This volume expands the reader’s knowledge about Hester Dobbs, but brings Sonya and Cleo no closer to finding what they need to break the curse the witch has put on the Poole family. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend.

The Mirror is a suspenseful continuation of The Lost Bride Trilogy. It's set in a manor on the coast of Maine that's haunted by the rage of a jealous witch and her curse that targets a bride in each generation.

In the first book of the trilogy, Inheritance, Sonya inherits the manor from an unknown uncle and begins to learn about its history and ghostly inhabitants. In The Mirror, Sonya - as the next generation of the Poole family - finds a portal to the past that allows her to bear witness to the deaths of the brides on what should have been the happiest days of their lives. She begins to realize that the manor has been waiting for her as the next generation to break the curse and to expel the evil from the manor. Not alone in her quest, she has the help of her very appealing boyfriend Trey, bestie Cleo, and her newly found cousin, Owen.

Roberts does a masterful job of balancing the scary with slices of everyday life, small town experiences, career challenges, and the give and take of this crew's friendship. It's rewarding to see Cleo learning how to cook, Sonya focusing on her business as a freelance artist, and the romance building between Sonya and Trey, as well as between Cleo and Owen. It's also fun to meet the benevolent ghostly residents of the manor.

This is not a standalone. Story background is shared in the first book. The Mirror ends with many open questions and you will be on tenterhooks until Roberts publishes the conclusion to the trilogy. Personally, I have been so engaged by the story that I can't wait.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley.com for sharing an advance copy. This is an honest review.

I have no idea how to explain this story without giving anything away. Best to read INHERITANCE first. I read it but it’s been a while and still got a little lost. This book is so good and it was hard to put it down. The dialogue did run together so it was a little confusing trying to figure out who said what. A little sex. Faithful animals. New friends. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Sonya and her best friend Cleo are living in the Poole Manor and trying to make it their own. Ghosts that play with the animals. One that cleans up after them. And one that plays music for them. The wicked one is trying her best to run them off. Sonya is finding more portraits of the brides and gets pulled into the mirror. Trey and Owen spend more time with the girls and help out. The Big Event is getting close and the women are excited about opening the house to the community.

* Voluntarily read and reviewed for Netgalley *

I dragged my heels finishing Inheritance because I don't like to let go of a book I truly enjoy. I can imagine some readers feel The Mirror is merely a second book filler in a trilogy. I disagree. I enjoyed getting to know the characters on a deeper level, their families, and interactions. It's true there isn't much that's new in this book but it was a real pleasure to spend time with the story line, the background, the characters. I am very much looking forward to the next book.
4.5 stars

Nothing really happens in this book? Sure, there's more backstory on the brides, some spooky things happen at the manor, etc. but a lot of this is focused on Sonya and Cleo's jobs, what they're doing for dinner, letting the pets in and out, etc. This one was just filler and probably not needed. I guess we're saving all the excitement for the third book.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Sonja and Cleo have moved into the Poole mansion and started to make it their own. Both have made the leap of ditching corporate life. Their offices are their own making. And they are each making friends and a bit of romance. Not everyone is happy with this new arrangement. A curse, a witch, and 7 lovely brides help make this a story not to be missed. I found the book to be interesting and a bit spooky. The walking into a mirror? Now that's a twist! I liked the story, characters and even the house of ghosts.

Oh my gosh, what a book! I could not put it down once I started reading! More family, stories, death, and love. I laughed and I cried. Great book! Can't wait to read the next one!