I’m really happy this is a trilogy because this first book takes its time to develop not only Sonya and the people that are now going to be important in her life but all those ethereal who occupy that estate and there are a lot of them! Sonya is clearly at the center of everything and is embracing not only her new relatives but their history and the legend of the lost brides. It’s a lot to track but things happen that help ingrain it all in your memory, at least it did for me. There are a host of mysteries to unlock and I’m already deeply hooked.

I do love a novel written by Nora Roberts. Believe it or not, I was late to the party and only started reading books by this prolific author a year or so ago. Now I seek them out as new works are released. Inheritance is the first book in The Lost Bride Trilogy. A story of a haunted Victorian mansion, inherited from a long-lost uncle by our lead character, Sonya. Of course, the house is full of secrets that must be unraveled. This first installment in the trilogy does end in a cliffhanger. Although I do not care for a book ending this way, it was still an excellent read. I can't wait for the next one.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a digital ARC. All opinions are my own.

Creepy and romantic all at the same time!! I wouldn't expect creepy and romantic to go together so well but of course, Nora Roberts made them work wonderfully in this book. I love the old, haunted mansion vibes and the author did a great job bringing the mansion to life and making me feel like I was there. The storyline was intriguing and made you keep turning the pages!! I loved the growing relationship between Trey and Sonya. Looking forward to the next book in this series!

Thank you, St. Martin's Press, and Net Galley, for a copy in return for my honest review.

Nora Roberts never misses. I have been reading her for decades and will continue to do so. I can’t wait for the next installment in this series.

Inheritance: The Lost Bride Trilogy: Book 1

Written by Nora Roberts
2023; St. Martin’s Press (Macmillan Audio)

4.25 STARS

Inheritance ended with a cliffhanger that had me checking my audiobook to make sure it had not just cut off. Of course, then I had to check to see when the next book was out (November 2024). Sigh, just as the action started too.

Inheritance reminded me of a bit of Roberts’ previous series The Bride Quartet and The Sign of Seven – a mix of paranormal with romance and friends forever. I find it best to go into Roberts’ novels expecting a good romance and there will be a plot that keeps you going. I don’t even like calling them romantic suspense, as I find them more heavy on the romance than mystery. (I would classify Karen Rose and Allison Brennan more in that genre). In saying that, I am not saying Roberts is inferior in any way, but just to describe how I rate her novels. I am a romance reader. My go-to for romance novels are the small town, cowboys and historical fiction…and some of Nora Roberts books. I am a sucker for her latter standalone novels with a bit of suspense, and some of her latter series. I cannot say I am the usual Nora Roberts fan, in that I haven’t read all of her books, and have DNF some of them.

After that ramble, here is what I enjoyed about this one:
-I loved the relationship between Sonya (the main character) and her college roommate and best friend, as well as Sonya’s relationship with her mother.
-the endearing friends are family and small town vibe
-dogs are big characters in the book
-that Sonya inherits a haunted house with many ghosts (and most are nice and helpful!)
-that second arc of an evil witch, who is bitter af with brides
-that this book is ultimate fantasy that will take you away from everything realistic (everything works out for Sonya and money is not an object, or much of anything else, other than the witch of course)
-oh and the food they talk about in this book will make you hungry and looking up recipes on Pinterest right after
-while a lot of the book is formulaic NR, so far there are only two characters, and sounds like the second book will take off from the first character’s POV. I am interested to see how it plays out…(and will let you know when I get my hands on the second book)

If you are looking for an escape this is a great book for early dark nights and weekend in. Let me know what you think…about any of this…I can take it 😉

***I received a complimentary copy of the audiobook and eBook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***

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You can always count on Nora Roberts to write an amazing story! She definitley delivered with this one, i was hooked the moment that Sonya walked into her bedroom and that is the moment her life changed!

This book was so entertaining and full of surprises. then Sonya inherits a historical mansion full of secrets and ghosts but she is very determined to uncover all the secrets and stay in the house. She makes alot of new friends in her new town, gets a d0g and is living her best life. There is a huge cliffhanger at the end that left me saying what just happened.

Nora Roberts has done it again and i absolutley loved this book, anxiously waiting on #2. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the arc. If only i could rate it a 10!!

This started out almost juvenile in its writing and then took a weird and odd turn. Just not for me. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this copy for read and review

I will be withholding all reviews and promotion for St. Martin's Press titles and their imprints until the publisher addresses the concerns of BIPOC and Muslim creators who are being stalked, harassed and feel unsafe due to the actions of a racist employee.

Inheritance was reminiscent of the Nora Roberts trilogies I fell in love with! It has a little bit of everything! Ghosts, a little spice, and a mystery worth solving. I also love a heroine that is strong in her own convictions and self while enjoying the company of another! I was a little sad that it ended where it did, but so it goes with a trilogy, right? I look forward to the next this coming fall!

The Inheritance, by Nora Roberts, is the first book in the Lost Bride trilogy. This family drama has secrets, mysteries, family curses, romance, humor and friendship.

Sonya MacTavish has made several significant changes to her life. One particular shocking event changed the trajectory of her life and started the ball rolling for more secrets to be revealed, altering her sense of who she is, as well as her future. She discovers that she has inherited a haunted mansion, of sorts, in a small town in Maine. The house is purported to be cursed because of the seven “lost brides” who were killed on their wedding days. Sonya is determined to vanquish the family curse and put an end to the tormented dreams of the women who came before her.

This ghost story is engaging, immersive and fast-paced. It’s part romance, part mystery and part historical family drama with enough suspenseful elements to make it enticingly eerie. The story ends quite abruptly and with a major cliffhanger, so be prepared to wait until book two to see what happens next.

This book did not disappoint. From the first page to the last I did not want this story to end, well in like the good way. This book is for all those gothic style house lovers with secrets, hauntings, and romance to top it off. The plot was well formed and moved along nicely. It is not overly horrible in terms of spookiness. I will say that the romance could have been a little more but overall I enjoy this title a lot.

Though I adore Nora Roberts I didn’t find this one to be anything spectacular.

I did like the story and even liked the characters. The writing is of course flawless but, I lacked connection to any part of it.

Nora Robert's newest trilogy -- while it's not The Year of One, it's a really interesting time period to read about.

Inheritance takes you on a journey and just pulls you along. Nora Roberts is a magical author who writes characters who ate strong and flawed but also kind and courageous. I want to be Sonya or her friend and live in that fabulous house.

Nora Roberts is one of my favorite storytellers. She can weave a tale with so much detail without dragging the story down with a bunch of details. Her characters are fully formed and loveable. Nora's magic is in full force with Inheritance. The haunting of the Poole House could be over the top, however I found myself laughing out loud sometimes . Sonya MacTavish is a great character. She's strong, daring and is open to taking chances. She also has integrity yet doesn't back down from a fight. I loved her and Trey Oliver together. Nothing seems to rattle Trey. He and Sonya's cousin Owen are fantastic male characters. Another character who is wonderful is Sonya's best friend Cleo. She is another strong female. She can feel the spirits in the house and is a huge supporter for Sonya. My favorite ghost/character was Clover, Sonya's grandma. I laughed out loud when music would play on the iPad to fit what was going on. I think the Inheritance is one of my favorite books by Nora Roberts. I have already marked on my calendar when the next two books come out so I don't miss them. I enjoyed Inheritance so much when I was done I yelled "Nooooo" I didn't want to give the characters up. I wanted to keep going. Nora, please hurry and finish the next two books.

I'm always a fan of Nora Roberts, and the only fault I can find with this book is that the second and third books are so far from publication!

4.5 stars

Super fun first book in the 'Lost Bride' trilogy, I enjoy a good ghost story and Inheritance does not disappoint. Main character Sonya unexpectedly inherits an old, haunted house from a great uncle; once she starts living in her new home, she is introduced to the many spirits inhabiting it. As Sonya settles in, she gets to know people in town and meets some new relatives too, which allows her to become part of the community and learn more about ghosts still in her house.

In true Nora Roberts fashion, there is romance, mystery, drama, music, and magic, lots of magic! I liked the character development, overall story, and even the cliffhanger ending. The next segment, The Mirror, is due to be released in November 2024, and from what I read, will also leave readers clamoring for more.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and have written an objective review.

Well, this started out damn good. A woman who just called off her wedding, gets the news she has a long lost uncle who has left her his manor in Maine. The catch? She must live there for 3 years. The other catch? The manor is haunted. Haunted by long dead relatives that were brides who died on their wedding day. There’s one ghost that isn’t so happy that she’s there. The others? Well, they play with her dog, do her dishes, clean her house, do her laundry, & even play her music. I could use a ghost like that! Anyway, the characters got on my nerves, I could care less about all of Sonya’s work—too much about that. I found some of this story a bit repetitive. There was no chemistry between Sonya and Trey. Owen, Sonya’s cousin, has zero personality….& I’m guessing he’ll have a major role in the next book. Liked the concept & the paranormal aspect of this book. Overall, by midpoint I was getting annoyed & wanted something to happen. It did…..at the end. Not sure I would continue with this series. This has got a lot of great reviews, so I’m an outlier.

Gothic atmosphere, ghostly encounters, haunted mansion, tragic/cursed love story, and a surprise family inheritance?!?! YES! All of this together created one of my favorite books of the year. There is a great story line that caught my attention throughout and did well bouncing between various points in history. I love when stories have curses and the cursed brides and the story behind their forlorn loves was compelling. Sonya and Trey had a great slow-grow romance, and I am hoping to see more of them together in future books, along with their besties and the dog. I highly recommend this book, especially if you enjoy any of the above mentioned tropes, and am excited to have this as a series....hopefully relieved soon!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sending me copy in exchange for an honest review.

The book Inheritance was an enjoyable read. I would recommend any book written by Nora Roberts. Happy Reading!

I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely.