Picking up seamlessly from where Inheritance left off, The Mirror immediately pulls readers back into Sonya’s journey, following her as she steps through the mirror. This second installment offers further exploration of the lost brides and the core characters—Sonya, Trey, Cleo, and Owen. The dual-timeline narrative adds depth and intrigue, skillfully weaving the past and present together in a way that enhances both the mystery and emotional stakes. I was completely immersed in the continuing story and found myself even more attached to the characters. The development of their relationships and individual arcs kept me engaged from start to finish. I can't wait to see how this series will conclude in the final book!

This audiobook is a captivating blend of romance and the supernatural, brought to life by a dynamic narration. The intricate plot and vivid world-building are immersive, though some parts may feel a bit slow. However, the charm of the characters and the overall magical atmosphere make it a delightful listen.

The Mirror, which is second in the Lost Bride Trilogy, picks up right where The Inheritance left off. I love that this is a 3 book series and each story has left me with unanswered question, that makes me look so forward to the next book! I enjoy that the author is able to blend in details from the prior story to refresh your memory, without making it feel repetitive.
I loved the characters! They were all so creatively written. The pace of this story has worked perfectly for me.
The fantasy aspect of the story is really unique, I also really enjoyed the romance and historical aspects.
I can't wait for the final installment!
The narration was fabulous! Brittany Pressley killed it as always!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the option to read early and review!

The perfect spooky vibes audio book to kick off autumn. Nora can spin a tale like no other and keep you wanting for more. Great narrator and fantastic book!

The Inheritance was my first Nora Roberts book, and immediately upon finishing it, I said it wouldn’t be my last. Luckily, the second book in the series is being released soon, and I was able to get access to this. While this is firmly a romance, there are heavy supernatural elements in the story and a mystery at its heart.

This book picks up right after the last one ends, thankfully addressing that major cliffhanger from the end of The Inheritance that had me sitting on the edge of my seat until I could get access to this one. Since about a year has passed between books, I did a quick audiobook reread of the first book to refresh myself on the story, and felt fully prepared to reimmerse myself in the world of Sonya MacTavish.

While the lost bride story is extremely gripping, I loved the characters in the story just as much. They’re characters that I’ve grown to know and love through the first book, but the connections between them deepen and change throughout this story. There’s also a continuation of the romance plot from book 1, and there’s even a new romance slowly developing over the course of this book. But I’d have to say that my favorite character in the series, so far, would have to be Clover. She’s one of those characters who we only visually see in a few scenes, but she has such a huge impact on Sonya and Cleo. I especially enjoyed her much-varied musical taste and how she could find a song to express her feelings about every situation.

The storyline is just as fantastic. While the romance plays a role throughout the series so far, it never overshadows the story and the mystery of how to break the curse. I also loved the developing romance between Cleo and her new love interest, as the two women get settled in the house. Also, the bond between Sonya and Cleo is realistic and wonderful. Their witty banter, and the way that they know each other so well reminds me of my own friendship with my college roommate, adding another layer of believability to their relationship.

I got so caught up in this story that it was the kind that I couldn’t put down, and I didn’t want to put down. However, I was torn between wanting to read fast and find out what happens, and drawing out my enjoyment of the story. Obviously, reading fast won out because I am not great with delayed gratification, and I have no regrets. Aside from the fact that I’m going to have to wait about a year for the final book, but there isn’t much I can do about that. This series would appeal to readers of romantasy, romance, fantasy, and horror-lite, as well as lovers of spooky stories, haunted houses, and spooky season reads all year round. Bonus points for Brittany Pressly narrating the audiobook, since she does an outstanding job.

I was sooo excited for this book as I loved “The Inheritance” and was ready to see where the cliffhanger left off. Unfortunately, this left me wanting more.

Although I love the characters, the storyline, and the paranormal aspect of the book, I felt like this book didn’t really progress the storyline at all… which is a big bummer! Learning more about the lost brides was really great, but it just felt like nothing new for a 400 page book.

Side note, I listened to the audiobook and loved the narrator! She fit the story perfectly.

Thank you Netgalley & Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to this ARC!

The Mirror, book two in The Lost Bride Trilogy, by Nora Roberts is a mesmerizing listen, beautifully narrated by Brittany Pressley. The story is haunting and captivating, pulling you in from the very first moment and refusing to let go. The characters feel like old friends, making the journey all the more immersive and emotional. Roberts weaves a tale rich with intrigue and depth, leaving you eagerly anticipating what comes next. (I received an advance copy and all opinions are my own.) Highly recommend for anyone seeking a compelling escape!

Many thanks to NetGalley and especially @macmillan.audio for allowing me advanced copies of the audiobooks by Nora Robert’s #thelostbridetrilogy !!
First came #TheInheritance where we meet Sonia, a Bostonian of middle class who learns that her father had an estranged and very wealthy brother. She inherits a mansion up in Maine, and drives up there to investigate. She learns that every descendant’s bride had died on the day or night of their wedding, as a curse was laid upon the brides of the manor by a very evil and conniving witch who believed she would always be the lady of the manor. She haunts it as well, and Sonya has to suspend her disbelief when she starts seeing and hearing visions of the past.
In book 2 we get more of the backstory of the family tree, as book 1 leaves us with Sonya walking thru a mirror into visions of the past that show the deaths of the prior brides and the witch stealing the wedding rings .. she feels helpless to change the past, but anxious to learn as much as she can to be rid of this evil from the mansion. The best part of this book for me is that Sonya and other relatives and friends come to decide not to fear the hauntings, as they discover that their ancestors who died there also are present and protective. I also love the relationships that Sonya has with her boyfriend, her mother, and especially her best friend Cleo. If you could pick an ideal family (minus all the death) and ideal friends, this group would be it. They are cheerful and sweet to one another and create a wonderful home out of the mansion, and of course have wonderful artsy careers and an inheritance to assist in their new lifestyle. In The Mirror, Sonya cycles through to many visions, each one making her hate the evil ghost, leaving her more determined than ever to find a way to lift the curse and rid the house and the family of this horrible ghost! As things heat up between Sonya and her bf and Cleo and hers, it’s only a matter of time before the house needs to host a new wedding and … they have got to get rid of the evil presence first! I’m super excited to hear the next installment in this trilogy when it comes out, hopefully next summer or fall!! I loved the narration as well!!!!

The second installment of The Lost Bride Trilogy was interesting. I really enjoyed Sonya's character this time around, especially when she would talk back to a certain ghost. I'm very eager to see how Sonya will complete her task. It was great to see how Sonya's character has grown and catching up with Sonya's friends. The ending left me wanting more and I can't wait to see what happens next. The narrator, Brittany Pressley does a wonderful job portraying the many characters that appear in this book. I was hooked from the beginning. I thoroughly enjoyed the tones and inflections that Brittany used throughout the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book for free in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

I read the epub version of this book in the sumer. I loved it, so I knew I had to request the audiobook because it was narrated by one of my favorite audiobook narrators - Brittany Pressley!

I was so excited to see this book on NetGalley because I had recently finished my first ever Nora Roberts novel and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I had also heard great things about the Lost. Bride Trilogy (of which this book is the second in the series), so I swooped this up so fast. Before I started this book though, I did spend about a day and a half reading and listening to the first book in the series Identity so I was all caught up. After that I dove into this book and I finished it in just over a day. I'm kind of kicking myself for reading this book so fast because that now means that I have to wait over a year or so for the third and final installment in the Lost Bride series. Overall, I would say this book is as strong or stronger than the first book when it comes to the plot. Also much like Mind Games which I finished recently, I could see this book series being turned in to a movie. Overall, I loved this book and I am just bummed that I read it so fast and now have to wait for the third installment of this book series!

As I always say when I listen to her books, I could listen to Brittany Pressley read almost anything and I am happy to say she is wonderful as eer narrating this book!

5 stars!


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A wonderful followup the the first book in this series. Roberts continues to build Sonya & Chloe's connections to their new community, specifically their romantic relationships and balances this nicely them finding out more and more about the history of the house and the curse.

The narrator does a good job of clearly differentiating the main four cast members, although with a larger group it does get a little unclear who exactly is who.

I LOVE THIS SERIES. I read the first one and got the listen to the second one. I have to say, the audio version is incredible. Brittany Pressley does an incredible job. (I particularly love Cleo’s voice).
This book begins exactly where the first one ended and is full of suspense, love, adorable (and smart) pets, charismatic ghosts, and a big beautiful house. I loved every minute of this adventure and CAN NOT wait for the third installment.

Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for the audio ARC.
#Netgalley #Themirror

The first book in this series, Inheritance, was the first book I read by Nora Roberts and I went totally blind. I definitely expected more of a romance story, especially based on the cover and was quickly surprised when the talk of ghosts and hauntings and curses took over the storyline. Not my usual jam but I’m always down for a change of pace…i was quickly thoroughly engrossed in the story.
When the next book popped up on NetGally I quickly submitted a request. The audio is delivered by Brittany Pressley, who is flawless and quickly rising to be one of my fave narrators. With her at the helm of the story, I again quickly became entranced in the stories of ghosts and the history they were portraying.

You get two besties basically living in a haunted mansion. They are banging the town lawyer and woodsmith. The four of them create this team of real life ghostbusters, but make it New England chic.

I am really enjoying this story and can’t wait for the final book to release so I can see how this foursome fares against Hester Dobbs, the ghost HBIC.

These are great for spooky season, who doesn't want to hear ghosts banging doors while banging the sexy lawyer?! Grab the first in the series and make room for this one, out November 19th!

The Mirror is everything I hoped for and more! As the second book in the Lost Bride Trilogy, I was so happy to have it start right where we left off at the end of book one. This really felt like I was reading the next chapter rather than a whole new book - a seamless continuation of Sonya's journey at the manor. I enjoyed the character development and learning more about Sonya and Trey and Cleo and Owen. As Sonya learns more about the past brides through being drawn to the mirror, seeing into the past, and building a connection with those living in the manor with her, the reader is able to start putting the puzzle pieces together. Nora Roberts' writing style is perfect in so many ways. The tell tale signs when Hester Dobbs was near, the chill in the air, and the music that plays on Sonya's iPad. This book was very hard to put down and now I can't wait to read book three!

Brittany Pressley does an amazing job with her narration and is very easy to listen to. She fluctuates her voice with each character and conveys every emotion. She adds a dimension to the characters that makes it very easy to picture them in your mind. I'm happy that she is continuing to narrate this trilogy!

Nora's trilogies are always good and this one is looking to be one of my favorites. I feel that book one set the scene and laid out the main characters, book two is giving us the details and building character relationships with each other and with the "lost brides", and has left me anxiously awaiting book three to put it all together.

Thank you NetGalley, Macmillian Audio and Nora Roberts for providing an ARC in exchange for honest thoughts.

While I was completely enthralled in the second book in the Lost Bride Trilogy, I felt myself rolling my eyes a bit during some of the repetitive scenes playing out in the book. How many days were described in detail and how many meals were discussed? I guess that is part of the charm because I definitely did not hate it, but I did have to mention it.

I love the fact that the narrator is the same from book 1, Inheritance! I've always loved Nora Roberts and I love that this trilogy has ghosts and haunting! Pressley does an amazing job of keeping you captivated from beginning to end. I could feel and hear every single emotion throughout the entire story! I really hope that Pressley will be narrating book 3!

Thanks to #NetGalley and #MacMillanAudio for the book #TheMirror by #NoraRoberts. I absolutely love this series and cannot wait for the next book. Sonya is still at the manor that she inherited, the haunted one. Daily, Hester Dobbs, haunts and causes trouble for Sonya and Trey and Cleo and Owen. They all try to break the bride curse and the hold that Hester has on the house. Sonya and her cousin Owen are able to got through “the mirror” and experience the ongoing of the past. Can they break the curse and get rid of Hester?

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). The audiobook , really helped to enhance the story for me the narrator has a great ability to make very different voices for the characters. I read the ebook and audiobook in tandem.

Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for this ARC . This is my honest review.

Brittany Presley was the narrator for the audible book The Mirror by Nora Roberts. It was easy to follow the story while listening to her. The book picks up where The Inheritance left off. Sonja and Cleo are living in the manor. Trey and Colin, along with family members are featured in the unraveling of why Hester kills the brides. The voice changes for characters and never drags. You can picture the characters while listening to the book. It's heartbreaking listening to what Sonja finds out. Nora Roberts never disappoints and Brittany Presley doesn't either.

he Mirror by Nora Roberts is the second book in her The Lost Bride Trilogy. It immediately picks up where the first book ends with cousins Sonya and Owen going through the mirror in attempt to stop Hannah Dobbs from killing another bride. (no spoilers, so I won't tell you if they succeed)

I always love that Ms. Roberts seems to hook me from the first chapter and I immediately fall into her books and this is no different. Sonya, Owen, her best friend Cleo, and Sonya's burgeoning romance with Trey is incredibly interesting and I was invested in their relationship from the beginning in the first book and this book deepens that.

With the backdrop of Maine, mansions, mystery, the supernatural, and of course, romance, I loved every aspect of this book and my only complaint is that I will have to wait for the final installment.

Let's hope they are able to stop the killing of the brides!

The audiobook is narrated by Brittany Pressley and she does an excellent job. She makes each character have their own voice who pulls you seamlessly into the story. I listened to this almost all the way through - a feat that also made my house cleaner than it's been in ages. :)

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Nora Roberts for this book. I loved it. All opinions are obviously my own.