OMG I have waited a whole year for this book and I was not disappointed as a matter of fact I loved it. Plus I got to listen to it thanks to #Netgalley. The way Brittany Pressley read the story made it feel like I was right there in the house with Sonya and Cleo.

This book starts off right where the first one ends. Sonya and Owen go into the mirror to see what is happening and who is at fault for killing another Poole wife on her wedding day. What Sonya sees really has her freaked out and she starts to yell at the evil that haunts the house. Then her and Owen are out of the mirror and freaked out about it but they get a drink and tell Trey and Cleo everything that happened while they were in the mirror.

Then as the story goes on you get to find out more and more about the Poole wives and the untimely death of each women. Then one of the wives tell Sonya that she must find the seven wedding rings that were taken from them and with that clue Sonya is on the hunt for the rings and to put and end to the evil that is trying to overtake her house.

The ending was perfect and I can't wait another year for the third book. I want to find out so many things that have happened. This is a perfect series to read and listen to. Go on out and grab you a copy you will not regret it.

Two hundred years ago a curse was set into motion when Hester Dobbs, a bitter, greedy witch, murdered Astrid Granville the day she wed Collin Poole at the Poole Mansion. After, Hester jumped off the cliffs to her death as she laid a curse on any future Poole bride. Since then, every Poole bride who aspired to wed and live in the manor died tragically on the day of her wedding. Hester stole the ring of every bride since, giving her more power to keep the curse going.

The Mirror picks up where The Inheritance left off, with Sonya MacTavish, the Poole heir, entering The Mirror and reliving the events of the past, witnessing Hester take her revenge on another bride. Hester still haunts the Poole mansion, and Sonya must find a way to break the curse.

The Mirror is the second book in The Lost Bride Trilogy, a series that needs to be read in order. Sonya and her best friend, Cleo, settle into the mansion, making it their own, while enjoying life with Trey and Owen, eating, drinking, painting, working, and getting to know the community. Sounded idyllic and lovely! Not much in the way of plot movement, but it the story was engrossing. Hester continues to haunt and cause trouble, but Sonya is determined to stake her claim on the house and not let her win.

I’m hoping Sonya figures out a plan to defeat the evil witch and I’m eager to see how it all shakes out in the final book!

I alternated between an audio and e-copy and recommend either version. Brittany Pressley performed each character with a distinct voice, some with accents, and delivered with emotion that brought the characters to life! I listened at my usual 1.5x normal speed.

I really loved "The Mirror" by Nora Roberts! This is book 2 of her Lost Brides Trilogy. It is a paranormal fiction mystery.

I really think you can enjoy this book as a stand-alone even if you haven't read the first one. The main storyline doesn't conclude in this book, though, so I doubt you'll want to skip the third book.

This book gave me all kinds of happy vibes! Sonya MacTavish has inherited the Poole family manor on the coast of Maine in a small town. Her best friend, Chloe, has moved in with her. Sonya's relationship with Trey is getting stronger. Trey's best friend, Owen, is Sonya's cousin, and he likes Chloe.

The house has many friendly ghosts, like one who plays music on their phones to communicate with them, another who does housekeeping and chooses clothing for them, and a little boy who plays with her dog.

There is one very angry vengeful ghost named Hester Dobbs who wants to be the one and only mistress of the mansion. To that end, she had possibly killed off the new brides over the decades and stolen their wedding rings. Dobbs is a scary ghost!! Sonya discovers she can go through the mirror and back in time to witness some of these events.

This book is so enjoyable because of the author's skill of putting the reader right into the scene with all your senses. There are many relaxing dinners and social times with Sonya and Chloe and their men. There are dogs and a cat, too!

Ms. Roberts' female characters are strong and independent. Her plots are interesting. I highly recommend this book to readers of paranormal fiction!


Narrator Brittany Pressley did an excellent job with all the voices in this audibook!

Here's my breakdown:

Characters - 5/5
Writing - 5/5
Plot - 5/5
Pacing - 5/5
Unputdownability - 5/5
Enjoyment - 5/5
Narration - 5/5
Cover - 4/5
Overall - 39/8= 4 7/8 rounded up to 5 stars

Thank you to Netgalley, Macmillan Audio, and Nora Roberts for providing this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy and am voluntarily reviewing it. I almost want to say I love this book even more than the first one, but I don't think I do. I just adore that I get more information about the Poole family. This mirror gives us a lot more insight about what Hester Dobbs planned for the family. I love everything about this series. Sonya and Cleo have settled in and are fine with most of the ghosts that reside at the manor. Hester Dobbs needs to go. It is funny how they taunt her. Owen and Trey back the girls up at every step with a house full of dogs and a cat. Yes, we added a cat to the mix.

Both Cleo and Sonya are making waves on the job front. The Ryder presentation is on the horizon and Sonya is trying not to be worried about what By Design will come up with. Cleo finished the Mermaid picture and is taking a sabbatical. The girls are throwing a party. Hester Dobbs is pulling out all the stops to get them to leave, but it seems like the other ghosts of the manor are working on getting them to stay. No worries on that front. The manor is Sonya's and she will not give it up without a fight.

Can Nora Roberts write a bad book? It’s just not possible. Book #2 in the “Lost Bride” Trilogy continues the tradition of incredible books by this author. This trilogy is shaping up to be my new favorite by this author.

Book #2 begins precisely where the first book ended. Sonya is settled into her new home with her best friend Cleo and working on her new business. But the house still has more stories to tell.

This is the perfect middle book. We get to know more about the family and friends that are important to our main characters. We also learn more about the house. The house is really my favorite character in this one. There is so much history in this one, and more importantly, more about the lost brides.

I wasn’t sure what I was expecting from the ending of this one, but it was perfect. The stage is now set for the final book, and I cannot wait to read the ending!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to both read and listen to this amazing story! Brittany Pressley does a phenomenal job - as always - narrating this audiobook. The wait is now on for the finale. This one is out now - I highly recommend this one!

The Mirror is a delightful second installment in The Lost Bride trilogy that picks up right where Th Inheritance left off. Filled with romance, adventure, mystery, and magic both light and dark, it’s classic Nora Roberts - incredibly entertaining and well-written.

Brittany Pressley did a fantastic job as ever narrating the audiobook.

Thank you Nora Roberts, St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for providing this ARC for review consideration. All opinions expressed are my own.

Wonderful book, wonderful narrator. Brittney Pressley never disappoints. She delivers a story that seems to have a full cast of characters.

Huge thank you to #macmillanauduo #MacAudio2024 #StMartinsPress and @netgalley for an advanced audiobook copy in exchange for an honest review.
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Nora Roberts is just ultimate comfort food for me. Book two in The Lost Bride Trilogy didn’t disappoint. The audio was great and I easily lost myself in the story! I can’t wait for book 3!

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Thank you @macmillan.audio #MacAudio2024 and @stmartinspress for my gifted copies!⁣
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“Here’s to the staff of Lost Bride Manor. They take loyalty to a whole new level.”⁣
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There are books that you just fall into the story and can truly help you forget where you are. The Lost Bride trilogy by Nora Roberts does that. I’ve fallen in love with this manor and all its occupants. I forget I’m not in Maine, but in hot as hell Georgia. I get so wrapped in Sonya and Cleo, I forget they aren’t real people.⁣
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The audio is once again phenomenal. I will never have a bad thing to say about Brittany Pressley and she knocked this one out of the part just like she did with Inheritance. Absolutely stunning audio. ⁣
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The love I have for all the brides in this story is unreal. I want justice for all of them, but I also want to know their full stories. I loved getting to know them a bit more in this book. The envelope was definitely pushed, and I’m so excited to see what happens in the final installment.⁣
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QOTD: Besides a book (loooool), what are you hoping you’ll find under the tree this Christmas?

When Sonya MacTavish inherits the huge Victorian mansion on the coast of Maine, she has no idea that the house is haunted. The footsteps she hears at night, the doors slamming, the music playing, are not figments of her imagination. In her dreams she sees glimpses of the past. In the present she finds portraits of brides. And when she has visions of an antique mirror, she is drawn to it, sensing it holds dark family secrets.

These ghosts are a trip! I love the one that plays music when warranted. She comes up with some fitting songs for the situation. But the creepy one….she is a bit of a drama queen…and not a nice one either!

I have read the first book in the series, Inheritance and I loved it. I enjoyed this one as well. But, I think I liked the first one just a tad bit better. It is not necessary that you read these in order.

No one can weave a tale like Nora Roberts! And I love the way the she incorporates the past with the present. Very creative and intriguing.

The narrator, Brittany Pressley, is very distinctive in her voices. There are quite a few characters in this tale with all the ghosts and family. And she had a great voice for each one.

Need a unique ghost story…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

I’ve had the pleasure of reading Nora Roberts’ novels before, and while her stories often leave me with a satisfying yet fantastical impression, they aren't typically my preferred genre. However, when I came across her latest novel on NetGalley, I felt compelled to give it a try.

Since this genre isn’t what I usually read, it took me some time to get into the story and its unique events. Yet, I found myself increasingly drawn in and genuinely enjoyed the experience. The characters were richly developed, and I suspected their relationships would intertwine by the end, which kept me engaged.

A surprising twist involving a mirror portal added an intriguing layer to the plot. I absolutely loved the ending—unexpected and thought-provoking, it left a lasting impression, much like her previous works.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the free advanced copy of "The Mirror" in exchange for my honest review, and thank you, Nora Roberts, for another captivating story!

3.5 ⭐

After finishing Inheritance, I decided to dive into the audiobook of the second book in The Lost Bride Trilogy. While I enjoy the narrator's style, the voices for Chloe, Trey, and Owen initially took some time to get used to. The pacing of the story is slow, focusing heavily on cozy paranormal activities that, at times, feel repetitive. Scenes like Jack playing with the pets, Molly cleaning up after Sonia, and Chloe and her grandmother playing music at every occasion begin to feel almost like filler rather than forward-moving plot points.

A significant portion of the narrative revolves around the characters' planning for a dinner party, which, though detailed, seems to drag on. While this provides some light-hearted moments, it doesn't offer much in terms of advancing the central mystery. In contrast, the glimpses into the past of the brides add intriguing layers to the story, although these moments are far too brief.

The book ends with a cliffhanger, leaving many questions unanswered, which has me eagerly anticipating the third installment. Overall, while the novel has its charm with its cozy atmosphere, I found myself craving more development in the plot and more tension to balance out the slow pace.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy of the audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion.
#TheMirror #NetGalley #MacmillanAudio

Oh! Book #2 did exactly what this reader wanted - fed the fire that started in the first book in the Lost Bride Trilogy! More of Sonya and Cleo, and that wicked witch Hester!!!!

Bring on #3, Please!

*A sincere thank you to Nora Roberts, St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for an ARC to read and review independently.*

The Mirror by Nora Roberts
The Lost Bride trilogy, book #2. Thriller, horror. Paranormal with a malevolent ghost. Should be read in series order. Cliffhanger.
Sonya MacTavish has inherited a haunted Victorian house on the coast of Maine. An antique mirror draws Sonya and shows her over and over the death of a bride and the stolen gold rings. Sonya and her housemates need to figure out how to break the curse and get rid of the malicious ghost.

🎧 I alternated reading between an ebook and an audiobook. The narration was done by Brittany Pressley who gives a marvelous performance with distinct voices for the main characters as well as several secondary as well. The difference between Sonya and Cleo alone is staggering and hard to believe it’s just one narrator. Add in the men and ghosts plus tracking emotions and tension, it’s a major acting achievement. I did speed up the playback to 1.5 to more closely match reading and conversation levels.

My main issue with the audiobook verses the ebook is the sheer number of timelines, brides and their stories and keeping track of who’s who. I’m glad I had both formats to help follow along with the brides and ghosts.

I loved all the popular music references. Mostly the music reflected the brides from decades ago but a lot was the preferences of the four main characters staying in the house. Nothing was current, or if it was, I missed the references.

The cat and dog were friends! It was awesome. Plus they were trained to go outside together and take care of business. They also helped to protect the household from the ghosts with warning growls and barking. Distinct personalities!

This book helped in getting to know Sonya and Cleo in depth with families and significant others and made it clear they are keeping the house theirs and are not going to let the ghost drive them away. If they can just figure out how.
It is a cliffhanger as expected.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley and Macmillan Audio.

I dove into this second book of the series hot on the heels of finishing the first book, The Inheritance. I would definitely recommend reading The Inheritance first as it gives you context about Sonya MacTavish and how she came to inherit Poole Manor. Also, it’s an amazing read. Nora Roberts has a way of making her characters come to life and building strong relationships between them that breathe life in the plot. In this book, the relationships between Sonya and Trey, as well as Cleo and Owen, continue to deepen and grow as they band together to stop Hester Dobbs, the vicious ghost who haunts the manor. I absolutely cannot wait for the third book of the series to come out.

I did a combination of reading the e-book and listening to the audio version narrated by Brittany Pressley. Everything about this book and the audiobook was superb. It would be hard to beat the writing of Nora Roberts, but I do feel that Ms. Pressley added to it with her narration. It was so well done that unfortunately, (because it's a scary), I felt like I was in the story.

This is the second book in the series, and I would definitely start with the first book so that you don't miss any of the back story. There are ghosts in the manor that Sonya has inherited and lives in with her best friend, Chloe. Some of the ghosts are really great to have around...they do the dishes, lay out clothes for them to wear and one of them plays with the animals. Then there is the real nasty ghost of the woman who has been killing the Poole women for generations and declares that the house is HERS!

This series is outstanding. Don't be put off by the "paranormal" label like I normally am if that's not normally your thing. You can't go wrong with a Nora Roberts book.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.

"Sonya took one last look at the portraits; thought of the past, thought of the future, then she turned off the lights and focused on now."

The above sums up the heart of The Mirror, Book 2 of The Lost Bride Trilogy, by amazing prolific author, Nora Roberts. Much is going on in Sonya's life but dealing with ghosts of the past, a future with Trey, and currently starting her own business leaves her little time to just be, but she's learning there's peace in family, friends and faith.

In Book 1, Inheritance, Sonya's father had a twin brother he never knew since they were separated at birth. He leaves his haunted Victorian mansion to Sonya.

Centuries ago bride Astrid was murdered by jealous witch Hester Dobbs on her wedding day, her wedding ring stolen, and cursed to never leave the mansion. A total of 7 brides have suffered the same fate forever cursed inside the mansion.

The Mirror gives the ill fated brides and grooms, Sonya's ancestors, empathetic backstories. What becomes clear is "ghost" witch Dobbs is also trapped in the mansion. She tries to scare Sonya to make her leave, so she can be the "sole mistress of the manor." But Sonya is determined to break the curse.

As in book 1, the ultra talented voice actress Brittany Pressley brings all the joy, love, fear, sadness, anger and anticipation that this writer encapsulates so perfectly in her stories. We experience Sonya's growing love with Trey and her BFF Cleo's new romance with Owen. These four have a protective found family that will see them through this cursed ghost story.

With ghosts that help Sonya clean, play with Yoda the dog, and play music, Sonya gathers the strength to do battle with the evil Dobbs in or out of the mirror in Book 3 coming next year.

I received a free copy of this audiobook from Macmillan Audio via #NetGalley for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

3.5 This is a book #2 in a series of how many? I enjoyed the development of characters, but felt it was a bit drug out. Of course I will read book #3 to see how it all comes together. Wish I knew how many more were in the series though.

Wow, Nora Roberts just continues to write the most interesting, entertaining stories!! The mirror is the second in her latest paranormal trilogy and I loved it! Full of diverse characters, found family, new friends, pets, curses, haunted houses, romance, loss and tragedy, this story picks up right where The inheritance left off and has Sonia and her friends trying to resolve a decades old curse that has haunted the brides of The manor house Sonia inherited. Great on audio read by one of my fav narrators, Brittany Pressley, who does an amazing job voicing the many characters in this story in unique and distinctive ways. Highly recommended and a perfect Spooky Season read. I can't wait to read the conclusion!! Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review!

I loved Inheritance, the first book in The Lost Bridge trilogy, and was so excited to jump into The Mirror, book two. This was just as captivating and entertaining. Inheritance left Off on a cliffhanger, so we immediately start up where that one left us and continue Sonya’s story in The Mirror.

This is set in Maine, in Inheritance we saw Sonya inherit a home and move there to learn more about her family history. This is a paranormal filled with ghosts and cursed brides throughout the generations! I loved learning more about the brides backstories and seeing Sonya and her crew of friend’s experiences with the ghosts. I was invested in the story, their daily lives, and the slow trickle of information we get delivered throughout the story. Another solid addition to the series and I can’t wait to see what happens next!

I received an audio ALC, all thoughts in this review are my own!