I’m a Nora Roberts fan and have read almost everything she’s written. This trilogy is by far a favorite. The idea of solving a centuries old curse had me binge-reading. Highly recommend for anyone who loves a good mystery! Thanks for the opportunity to read!

This book was everything I wanted and more. From the very first page, I was completely immersed in the rich atmosphere of the story, equal parts eerie and heartwarming. Nora Roberts gives the perfect balance of spooky mystery, romantic tension, and found-family warmth, all wrapped up in a gorgeously haunted Maine estate.

The characters were absolutely the highlight for me. Sonya is a fantastic lead - smart, grounded, and quietly strong. I loved her journey from heartbroken to empowered. Her chemistry with Trey was natural and compelling, filled with sweet moments and slow-burn tension that never felt forced. The Doyle family of lawyers brought such depth and charm, and Sonya’s bond with Cleo was instantly endearing. Their friendship felt real and refreshing.

The supernatural elements were beautiful addition to the story, adding layers of intrigue and heart. The legend of the lost brides was chilling and tragic, and I really appreciated how the story jumped back in time to give glimpses into their lives. Each flashback tied into the present so seamlessly, making the mystery of the curse feel alive and urgent.

Nora Roberts’ writing is smooth and effortless, making this such a joy to read. The setting is lush and vividly described. I could practically hear the waves crashing against the cliffs and feel the weight of history in every room of the old mansion. This book gave me major gothic vibes while still feeling cozy and hopeful.

I honestly didn’t want it to end. If you're looking for something atmospheric with lovable characters, a compelling mystery, a touch of romance, and a dash of ghostly flair, Inheritance is a must-read. I can’t wait for the next installment!

My copy of this book was provided by NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The summer after high school, I discovered Nora Roberts when I ran out of reading material while on vacation with my family. One of the rental places we stayed in had a copy of The Villa, and both my mom and I read it. I fell in love with romantic suspense. I have since read a lot of Nora Roberts books and look forward to a new one being released every six months.

The trilogies tend to be fantasy or ghosts, and this one falls in the ghosts category!

Sonya is surprised to discover that her father, adopted as a baby, was a twin, and she was left her uncle's mansion in Maine. The catch? She has to live there. But after her engagement crumbled, Sonya is ready for a change. She moves into the mansion and starts her own business. Trey, a local lawyer, greets her at the mansion and confirms that it is haunted. There are a series of "lost brides" who died in the house, and Sonya starts to meet the ghosts through a series of visions. Can she solve this and bring them peace?

This is the first in a trilogy, so we know more is coming!

Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Nora Roberts once again has changed up her writing pace so that you're never quite sure where the story is going. I've found over her last several books that throwing away the expectations of what makes a <fill in the genre> is the best way to come at her last several series. The Inheritence is no difference. With the same flare she always has, don't expect the typical stand alone romance that you may have expected. Looking forward to seeing exactly where this series goes without giving away too much!

I just finished Inheritance, the lost bride trilogy #1 by Nora Roberts and here is my review.

Sonya MacTavish is getting married but she blows off a meeting to go home early, she walks in to find her fiance and her cousin going at it in her bed. After leaving the graphic design firm that her ex still works at, she decides to set out on her own. A knock at the door changes Sonya’s whole world. Her father had a twin brother and he left her the ancestral home in his will. A beautiful Victorian House on the Maine coast. To fulfill the will she has to live there for 3 years.

Seems too good to be true and one way it is. The place is haunted with brides who all died there and something sinister is still lurking there. As Sonya starts to learn all the dark history of the house, the brides are calling for her help. They want their rings back. With the help of Lawyer Trey and her best friend, she starts to unravel the harrowing history of the house and the curse that took the lives of many women before her.

This book hooked me from page one and didn’t let go. I fell in love with the manor and the ghosts just like Sonya did. I am now fully invested in Sonya finding those rings and hoping the curse gets broken.

I thought the descriptive narratives of the house were perfect and I felt like I was really there. I wanted to learn more about the rooms and all her ancestors. I couldn’t imagine finding out I had a whole other family and the dark past that comes with it. I would be scared out of my wits and don’t even get me started on the cuteness overload of her new dog.

I liked the character development and how well all the characters fit together. It was a perfect cohesion of story building, plot and character building.

I knew the book would end with a bit of a cliffhanger being that it is book one of a trilogy but I need more. I am positively alight with the need to see what happens next.

5 stars!! Thank you @stmartinspress for my gifted copy of this masterpiece!

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The Lost Brides trilogy has me hooked! Sonya has a whole family connection that she knows nothing about. Her life in Boston is coming apart. She has no reason not to go check out this inheritance from family that she did not know existed. She had no idea what she was getting herself into though. She got the home with a history that she has always wanted, but that history is more than she bargained for!

A murder mystery that has mystical elements. A mysterious inheritance and an unlikely romance. Peak Nora Roberts contemporary romance ghost story. I cannot wait for the next book!! 5⭐️

Sonya quickly finds herself loving the manor, haunted or not. She imagines living there much longer than the 3 months stipulated in the will. Only to do that, she has to convince her artistic friend, Cleo who being from New Orleans believes in the supernatural and curses. Clearly a curse is in place for seven brides destined to live in the manor have all died on their wedding day.

Not surprisingly, this tale is well-written with a combination of humor and wit, along with the witchy woman who has stolen all the brides' wedding bands, and suspense. In order to break the curse, Sonya needs to find all seven rings. As she and Cleo, along with Trey and his friend go through various room, set up the studio for Cleo where Uncle Collin had his studio, they discover paintings by Sonya's father. Even Sonya's mother is impressed by the manor and the paintings. Now, all that's left is finding the rest of the rings.

Although I am not usually drawn to the paranormal, the presentation of the ghosts, down to the little boy who plays catch with Sonya's dog, is well done. Now to move onto books 2 and 3 to find out how it ends! Yes, it is a cliffhanger.

FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in the hopes that I would post an honest review. This has not affected the content of my review in any way.

I read this fall of 2024 and it was an instant 5⭐️ read.

Nora Roberts has been one of my favorite authors since high school when I discovered her Three Sisters Island series and her newest trilogy has not disappointed.

Inheritance met my romance needs while also giving me a scare at times.

Will definitely keep recommending this to others.

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Inheritance
By: Nora Roberts
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pub Date:11/21/23

Holy Cow!! Talk about a cliffhanger!
The first in a new trilogy from Nora Roberts comes a fantastic romance/supernatural haunting story you won’t be able to put down.
Sonya McTavish is planning her wedding when she finds her fiancé in bed with her cousin and her whole world stops.
Shortly after her world came crashing she was approached by a lawyer who brought even more shocking news. Her father who passed away when she was 12 had a brother Collin, he didn’t know and he had left Sonya a haunted manor in Maine.
Having had to quit her job since her ex worked there too she packed up and moved. Only the manor is cursed and haunted. But it’s not just one ghost but 7 brides who all died on their wedding day.
The cast of characters is perfect. From Sonya’s bff Cleo to her new love interest Trey to the ghost.
Now I have to wait for book 2!

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First time reading Nora Robert’s and I enjoyed this book. It’s got mystery, ghosts, romance that had me glued to the story. Didn’t expect a massive cliffhanger but thankful I already got book 2 waiting.

This was my first Nora Roberts book, and unfortunately, I was left disappointed. The only parts that truly held my interest were the beginning and the end. Everything in between felt repetitive. Wine, a ghost doing housekeeping, more wine, ghost DJing, wine again, cooking, walking the dog… and yes, more wine.

It wasn’t poorly written by any means. In fact, I was intrigued when Sonya began catching glimpses of the brides. But it took quite a while to understand Sonya’s actual purpose, and by then, it felt like too many unnecessary background details had already slowed things down.

I want to thank Netgalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I recently read Inheritance by Nora Roberts. This is the story of a young woman, Sonya, who has lost her dad. She finds out her dad had a twin that he never knew about. Her newfound Uncle has also passed away and despite not knowing her, has made Sonya his benefactor. Not only does she get a boatload of money, but a stunning cliff top manor house. One problem, it is haunted. For her to get to keep her inheritance she must live the next three years in the house. Since the manor is a long-time family home, it seems reasonable that most of the ghosts are her relatives. Naturally she starts researching her extensive family tree. It becomes obvious that the house carries a secret. There is a curse in the form of an evil woman that after death, has become an evil long-term resident. As Sonya meets the town population and becomes more settled, she realizes she must resolve this issue from the past to have a pleasant future.

This is exactly what you expect from Nora Roberts, a solid, well written story. I admit that it seemed a bit too long for me, but perhaps not. This is the first of a trilogy, so she does a great job on introducing you to the town and people in it. Hopefully, this setup will pay off in the next two volumes. The haunting is well done, and is interesting without the cheap trick of gore, or becoming campy. While it took me a bit to get into this story, for reasons unknown, I look forward to the next installment.

Many thanks to NetGalley and, the always generous, St. Martin's Press.

I completely missed that this was the first in a trilogy but I did not mind one bit. Nora always rocks a new world and I am hyped for more now!

Enter a mansion featuring a ghost story, a mystery, maybe a bit fantasy and some romance to put it all together. Oh boy, how fun to jump in! I was captured from the very start and the story never let me go. I am absolutely excited for more in this world.

A wonderful Nora Roberts. A sweeping paranormal story done very atmospheric. The character is a strong independent woman as she so well features women on their own. I will immediately read the next as I loved the excitement of the cliffhanger ending. I highly recommend this wonderful story and series.
Thank you to the author, the publishers and Net Galley. My review is my own opinion.

I received a free copy of this book. Outstanding story! A very compelling read. I loved the mix of drama, family suspense and romance. I couldn't put it down. I have to read the next book in the series ASAP!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read book number 1 in the Lost Bride Trilogy.

Genre: Romance, Paranormal, Mystery
Descriptors: Haunted, ghosts, family history, tragedy, love, family, friendship
Standalone: No?
Rating: 3- 3.5 stars

Typical Nora book. Since I'm a mood reader I picked it up. While I was interested in the overall story, it's very detailed and at times slow paced. Long unnecessary descriptors of daily mundane activities. I got up, I ate breakfast, I took the dog out, I worked, I ate, drank wine, took the dog out.

This was my first Nora Roberts book, and I really enjoyed it. I love this world. I can't wait to read more of this series.

a 5 because how could i be left with such a crazy clifhanger. i loved being able to listen to this as well as have the script to follow. Nora roberts does not disappoint and at this point I am just sad I have not read a series of hers in a while. She captivates me with her top female characters always attached to some supernatural sprinkled with romaticism.

Loved this book so much Nora always does such an amazing job with writing!
I can't wait for more of her books to be available for me to hopefully review!