loved this book and the characters. Just a perfect amount of fantasy (ghosts) and romance. Sonya inherits a haunted home with the rule she lives there for 3 years. Since she just broke off her wedding she agrees to visit for 90 days and make a decision. The beautiful home come with lots of ghost and a wicked witch. Mix in a handsome lawyer, her best friend Cleo moving with her and a cousin who lives nearby and you have a very good story. My only complaint is the story ended too abruptly and I wanted more. Will have to wait for book two of the Lost Bride Trilogy. Enjoy this one Nora fans.

This book had me from the first page, couldn’t stop reading, until the end. I know this is part of a trilogy but not one part of the main story was resolved. Now the reader has to wait for the next 2 books to find out how things turn out. I’m guessing the next 2 books will be released 1 per year so it’s a long time to wait. I did consider giving it3*, because of the abrupt ending. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Nora Roberts is an author that everybody knows and while you don't necessarily know what she'll write about next, you do know that she and her alter ego J.D. Robb are one both share a husband and that they both will never stop surprising us. While I have not read much of Nora's books, I can say that this book was pretty great. It has a hint of fantasy, with the ghosts and a great romance and it keeps you engaged from the beginning.

Sonya MacTavish has just discovered that an uncle she didn't even know she had, has left her everything he owned, including his mansion. The mansion she has inherited is no ordinary mansion, it is quite literally haunted. Sonya's uncle was her father's identical brother, who were separated from one another soon after birth. To inherit everything, the will stipulated that Sonya must live at the property for three years. What can go wrong in three years? The ghosts of the mansion are none other than her deceased family members. Together with the help of the charming lawyer Trey, they will work together to find out and help stop the curse that has wreaked havoc on her family for decades. Can they pull it off?

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the free copy of Inheritance by Nora Roberts in exchange for my honest review. I cannot wait for the next one!

A stunning first book in a new series, Inheritance is top-notch Nora Roberts work.
When Sonya not only learns that her dead father had a twin, but that said brother has left her an estate in Maine, she grabs onto the opportunity to learn more about the mystery of their separation. To keep the property, Sonya has to live there for 3 years and, given her recent breakups with her fiancé and her job, establishing herself in a new spot is appealing.
But Sonya not only finds a Gothic mansion in Maine, but mystery about the deaths of newlywed brides that have taken place there over the years. With the help of Trey, the youngest of three lawyers helping settle the estate, Sonya set out to discover the mysteries behind both her family history and that of the house, she's confronted with the reality that the house IS haunted, by both good and evil.
While the book ends very abruptly, there are many positives I enjoyed including Sonya's self-discovery, the female/female relationships, and the evolution of her relationship with Trey. Roberts' descriptions are typically stunning, as is her use of language. I can't wait for the next volume in this series is released.

Inheritance (The Lost Bride Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts
I loved this book and hated to put it down. My only complaint is that it is a trilogy and therefore ends with a cliffhanger. Sonya, Trey and all the friends and family make you feel like you know them all and are part of their story. This is edge of your seat scary, so much angst, haunted house, laughs, tears, fear, cute pets, some steam and me anxiously waiting for the next book.
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Action-packed Wonderful characters Romantic Steamy Unpredictable Witty Page-turner Great world building Twisted Tear-jerker Haunting Entertaining Scary Tragic Easy-to-read.

4.5 rounded up.

As you can see by the book's synopsis, this is a lost family, a huge odd inheritance, a murder mystery,
possible time travel, (we'll have to see what happens in the next part of the trilogy), a ghost mystery with romance thrown in. Whew! Heck of a sentence!

I loved this book, although it was a bit childish in parts for me. I so wanted to yell to these people to, you know, DON'T GO IN THE BASEMENT!! But no, they wouldn't listen to me, and it's a good thing, or the book wouldn't be the thriller/horror/romance it is.

I do think this book is going to resonate with many readers, but you are going to have to have patience. This book ends on a nail-biting cliffhanger, and so far there is no date for the next book. Crumb buns...

*ARC Supplied by NetGalley, the publisher St. Martin's Press, and the Author.
Release date is November 21, 2023.
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I was given a digital review copy of this book before it’s publishing. The book was so much more than I hoped it would be, coming from this wonderful author. I cared about the characters and there was a charm to the house and the friendly inhabitants residing there. I hope that the good ghosts will continue to help her.

The story ended too soon for me and am ready for book 2 to find out what happens next to the main character regarding her personal life, professional life, and her quest. Hopefully she’ll be able to give some payback to her ex and to Hester, and break the spell.

There were just a couple of typo’s spelling Yoda’s name “Yoga” in chapters 15 & 24, but other than that, nothing glaring. I had to reread certain dialogs over again because I wasn’t sure who was speaking sometimes, but it didn’t take away from the story. I really can’t wait for the next book!

Inheritance is the beginning of the next series in a long line of great trilogies from Nora Roberts. I couldn't put it down! While I wasn't completely drawn into The Chronicles of the One Trilogy like I'd wanted, this series has brought me back into the fold, and I'm impatiently waiting to find out what happens next with Sonya. Cleo, Trey, and Owen. Highly recommend!!

Nora Roberts is one of my mom's favorite authors, but I had never really checked out any of her materials, so I decided to give this a try. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of "world building" and building up to the cliff hanger ending. It didn't feel like the ghostly elements were misplaced, or far-reaching. It all seemed like it could really happen. I enjoyed all of the ghostly aspects and the haunted mansion, and of course the romance involved. I cant wait to see how the next book goes!

Master-storyteller doesn’t seem to do Nora Roberts justice for her new book, Inheritance. The story has so many facets that caught my attention from the first page: wonderful characters with strong women, adorable dogs, and romance with sexy men. What could be better? Sonya discovers her dad had a twin separated at birth when she inherits a mansion, the Lost Bride Manor, from her uncle. Being a twin myself, I cannot imagine going through life never knowing her because she is my best friend. Along with inheriting the house, there’s a paranormal aspect with good and evil ghosts making the story so captivating! I loved the book and couldn’t put it down! I can’t wait for the second and third books in this fabulous new trilogy!

Hello and salutations,
Ok! I was so delighted I got to read this early because this is my favorite first book in a series! I had such a massive hangover with the ending!
I felt so much what the heroine was going through and to add that she had an uncle she never met. Whoa! Emotional overload! In true Nora fashion she wrote a kick butt heroine and her best friend! Love her! I can’t wait to get my hands on the physical copy of this book and reread it and pine for the next book. Thank you again for this amazing opportunity to read it.

Oh come on now!! I knew there were multiple books in the series but while I was reading, I was thinking maybe we would peek in at other characters. Noooo.....just the mother of all ciff hangers!!! I need the next book quickly!

Loved the back story and premise. The story is told mostly from Sonya's POV. We get the history through her dreams and through flash backs to different times in history. SOnya and Trey seem to be a perfect match.

This story is paranormal but with a spooky ghost story and mystery all tied together. Gret book for a stormy fall night read! Again--the next book can not come soon enough! It's been a minute since I read this author and I found the read fresh and well executed. Great story!

Inheritance is the first in The Lost Bride Trilogy dealing with tragedy, love and a haunted family.

in 1806: Astrid Poole Is filled with happiness on her wedding day. That same day, she is murdered, the killer removing her wedding band off of her finger.

Present day… Graphic artist and designer, Sonya MacTavish is stunned to learn that her late father had a twin he never knew about. Her newly discovered uncle, Collin Poole, has left her almost everything he owned, including a majestic Victorian house on the Maine coast. The will states she must live in the house for at least three years. She accepts the decree of the will and sets off to find out why the boys were separated at birth, and why it was kept secret until a genealogy website brought it to light.

Trey, a young lawyer meets her at the massive clifftop manor. Realizing Sonya’s hesitation, he explains, yes, the house is haunted. She soon finds out it’s not just a little haunted, it’s full on scary. Sonya finds objects moved and music playing out of nowhere. She sees a painting by her father inexplicably hanging in her deceased uncle’s house office, and a portrait of a woman named Astrid, whom the lawyer refers to as the first of the lost brides. Not only did Sonya inherit a house, she also inherited a centuries-old curse.
She likes the house and doesn’t seem to be freaked out by the strange occurrences. I would have been out of there within hours. Not Sonya, she sees a puzzle to be solved and plans to find a way to break the curse.

This is a solid and classically well written Nora Robert’s novel.

Great story, hard to put down, NOT happy about ending ;) I love how down to earth everyone is, and the paranormal is great too. I don't like Sonya's name in that the nickname of "Son" bothers me. It disrupts my reading while I make myself think "short for Sonya"

A fantastic story with all the essential elements! Sonya inherits a beautiful manor on the ocean from an uncle she did not know existed. Not only that he was her father's twin. It just gets better, when she moves in to the home as a condition of the will. The ghost are very entertaining, and her best friend Clio is a hoot. As events unwind, we more about the family history and Nora Roberts does not disappoint. I can't wait to read the next book and find out more the other side of the mirror. You won't want to miss this one.

Definitely one of the better NR books I’ve read in a long time. No fantasy elements, and the only sci-fi is ghosts. At its core, the story is about a young woman taking charge of her life and chasing her dreams, while learning to accept that the house she inherited from a previously unknown uncle is actually haunted by a fair number of ghosts and one crazy witch. You know, a normal everyday story. The book ended with a paranormal twist I should have seen coming, but I didn’t. Next book is probably at least a year away, but I’m super looking forward to it.

I received a copy of this book from St. Martin’s Griffin.

ADORED THIS!

What a great start to a new trilogy by Queen Nora! Honestly, this woman never lets me down.

Full of lovable characters, spooky adventures, ghosts, portals, a healing and heart-warming romance, great friendships, cute puppies, and set in a coastal Maine town... I mean what else can you ask for?? I was hooked from the beginning and cannot wait to see where book 2 takes us!

What a captivating and enchanting story!!

Rating: 4.5 stars

The first book in a new Nora Roberts' trilogy and she's done it again! Roberts does a skillful job of world building and developing the characters so you can see and feel the story as it comes to life, one page at a time.
The story starts with a betrayal that will leave the MC, Sonja MacTavish leaving her home and work to take up residence in a home, a very haunted home, she inherits from an unknown uncle. Sonja must learn her family history while also building a new career, plus live in the house for one year to keep it. Along the way, she has many adventures with the ghosts inhabiting the manor. With every new chapter, the story reveals another slice of the Poole family history and how Sonja must break the curse and save the Poole family. Of course, there's a hunk and a romance just to make things interesting. The end of the book is a cliff hanger......I actually said a bad word when I turned the page and it stopped, but that just means I'll be first in line to get book #2.
Nora Roberts has written many, many books. She's a very prolific writer but always knows what her readers want. This was an excellent reading experience for me. Get in on book #1 in this new trilogy and read INHERITANCE for yourself.

Nora Roberts is a must read for me. I always pick up her new books, and spend a good chunk of time rereading her older books. This was another winner for me.

Sonya is a graphic designer who just learned that her dead father had a twin brother nobody ever new about. Not only that, but said brother, Collin, just passed and left her a manor. She has to live in it for at least 3 years to officially inherit it. Since she is newly self-employed and single, she decides to jump at the chance. Trey is the young lawyer who greets her when she gets there and helps her out when she needs it. Like when she wants to find out more about the ghost living with her...
This paranormal romance with a touch of mystery is book 1 in The Lost Bride Trilogy, and one like only Nora Roberts can write them. I was immediately drawn in and I couldn't wait to see how the whole story would unfold. Who is the presence in the manor? Why is it there? What do they want? Why did Sonya's grand-parent not adopt Collin along with Sonya's father? The gothic ambiance was also really good. I am not usually a big fan of paranormal/fantasy, but I don't mind when it comes from Nora, she write's it in a "realistic" enough way for me to buy it. Know that this ends on a cliffhanger.
I received an advance review copy of this book for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.