Hard to put down. Fascinating story pulls you in. Great setting and likable characters. Can’t wait for the next book since this one leaves you not just wanting more, but needing more.

Thank you to St.Martins press for giving me an arc of this novel. I’m typically a huge Nora roberts fan and was beyond excited to receive this arc. Thank you.
This book was an interesting read, and I mean that in a good and bad way. So the book starts off with a bang and draws you in. The concept is also really good,but not strongly executed as well as I expected from Nora roberts. Parts of this book just felt way way too perfect. Like how acceptable Sonya and her mom were of her inheritance of a haunted manor house. The romance between Sonya and the lawyer felt way too forced in my opinion. The paranormal aspects of this novel were well done and I enjoyed them to a t. Her friend Cleo was a nice addition to the book. Sonya herself feels kind of unbelievable as a character. For a practical person she is far too fine with a haunted house. Everyone seems to just love and adore her from the second they meet her. Just feels like she gets things too easily. Oh yeah and it feels strange when jokes are made about how she thinks her cousin is sexy. That’s weird. There are multiple jokes about him made by her or him and her made by others that make it seem like the author forgot the two of them are cousins not friends.
I very much enjoyed some of the ghost companions that occupy the manor house. So here’s how I feel about the over all book and how it was executed. If you think of suspension of disbelief in a dollar amount this book had a $3 dollar budget and instead asked the reader for $8 dollars worth of suspension of disbelief with how the plot points were executed. I feel that the book needs more revision before publishing this novel.

I was hooked to the story at the beginning. It starts off with a bang. This story goes between the past and the present. In the beginning we meet one of the brides and her tragic end. Then we go to the present where we meet Sonja and oh boy. Nora Roberts sure knows how to hook her readers. This is my first book by her.

I really enjoyed the paranormal aspects of this book. I did feel like there were some plot holes in the story though. If you’re a fan of slow burns and paranormal you might enjoy this book! It has some sweet dogs in it which I enjoyed as well. I felt like the romance parts were a little unbelievable though and kind of weird at some parts, but overall I enjoyed the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this arc.

UM WOW. A lot of firsts for me in this book- my first paranormal book, and my first book from Nora Roberts. It was amazing! I couldn’t put it down, I am excited to see this story continue, even when it was left with such a cliffhanger but sad I have to wait!

This was a classic Nora Roberts novel. It felt like a warm hug. I loved the story and the female friendship, the charming ghosts, even the spooky ghosts. I adored how she described the mansion and how much there was to discover, plus the dogs! Oh the dogs! ❤️

Before even going into it, I knew I would not be disappointed. The name Nora Roberts has become synonymous with great books for most readers. This was no different. I appreciate that this was not about a shrinking violet but a strong female protagonist. The characters are three-dimensional and memorable. The ending was startlingly abrupt, so take that as you will, but it is going to be a series.

Inheritance is Book 1 in The Lost Brides Trilogy. Nora Robert’s creates an amazing book as always.
After cancelling her wedding , Sonya learns she has inherited a house from an uncle that she didn’t even know existed. Deciding change is good she moves to see how she likes it. With the help of new relatives and her mom and best friend she learns to live with the spirits in the house and to embrace some of them .
This is a story of new beginnings and learning about a past that you had no clue about. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a copy for my honest opinion.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to read/review this book after given an advanced readers copy; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

What a perfect book to read at the start of September. It gives me just enough spooky/gothic vibes to feel in the fall mood. Pack up all your stuff and move into an old, absolutely haunted, home of a passed loved one if you want your inheritance- sounds great, what could go wrong? I really enjoyed this book, though it’s a trilogy, it felt very well thought out, it didn’t feel rushed in my opinion like a perfect build up for the remaining books, and by the end of this book, it had me itching to be able to read the second one.

I want to start off with a disclaimer that I've read 98% of Nora Roberts' books.

That being said, while this book is quintessentially Nora, it follows her recent trend of trilogy being one arching story instead of a plot split into three couples. I don't particularly mind that though I'm hating the cliffhanger endings.

Anyways, I LOVE the gothic ghosts haunting the house but how each ghost has their own distinct personalities. I also love how it's not just the brides but any lives lost in the house.

I didn't like how long it took Sonya (the heroine) to come to grips with the fact the ghosts were there but everyone is not as open to the possibilities so it makes sense.

I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series and seeing her get to know the rest of the family and free everyone from the curse.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you St Martin’s Press and Netgalley for an ARC of Inheritance by Nora Roberts in exchange for my honest opinion.

Nora Roberts has been a favorite of mine as long as I have been an avid reader. Her trilogies are magical and amazing.

Inheritance is book one in her newest trilogy. Sonya inherits a manor from an uncle that she didn’t know existed. The only stipulation is that she live in it for 3 months. Her life has just taken a drastic turn in her love life and career, so it seems like the perfect time to take some risks and make some changes. Though nothing can prepare her for what she about to experience in the manor. A battle of good and evil spirits.

I really hope Nora Roberts doesn’t keep us waiting too long for book 2!

I received a free advance copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I love Nora Roberts' trilogy sets and can already tell this one is no exception. One of the main differences between this and others is that the HEA doesn't seem to be wrapped up in one book for each set of characters. Sonya and Trey were cute. I liked how it doesn't seem like an Insta-love novel and how they have room to grow within each other. I also love their best friends and can totally see one of the books being about them. I can't wait to read all of these and will be buying them.

I read Nora Roberts trilogy Chronicles of the One and loved every bit of it. With a publisher's blurb that mentions ghosts and dead brides, I was sure this would be something I would enjoy.

I did enjoy it, but with several caveats; this is NOTHING like the Chronicles of the One trilogy, which was heavy on mystical/magic powers and light on syrupy romance. Inheritance is an entertaining read, with likeable characters and an interesting storyline about a spurned witch who takes revenge on all future descendant's brides of the Poole family. Our heroine, Sonya, inherits her long-lost Uncles grand manor, which just happens to be filled with the murdered brides' ghosts, and a few other random dead people thrown in for good measure. The evil witch tries to get her to leave, throws a few mild scares into the mix, but Sonya is determined to stick it out, stay in the manor, and find a way to get rid of the witch once and for all.

There are a lot of slow passages that go on and on about the manor, its many rooms, its many antique furnishings, it's gorgeous views of both the sea and the forest, its many rooms and antique furnishings (again). She gets a dog for companionship, and the poor thing must have bladder problems because every paragraph afterward has her taking the dog out to pee. Then her BFF moves in and they start moving furniture from room to room. Daily. Whenever the hunky lawyer, who is helping Sonya out, stops by he is roped into moving furniture. He makes a nice love interest, though.

Finally, knowing full well this was a trilogy, and totally ok with that, I was still shocked at the abrupt ending. Things were moving along, discoveries are being deduced, and BAM. The end. Really? Not even a little bit of closure on some minor issues?

I will most likely watch for the next installment, but this was definitely not a favorite, just a mildly scary, tamely romantic way to pass an afternoon.

How could I give anything but five stars to a Nora Roberts book. Magical, ghostly, and modern, where a house (and its ghostly inhabitants) is as much a character in the book as the requisite couples, charming town, dogs, and art. Fresh and current with a nod to the past, this first book in a trilogy ticks all he boxes for me.

Nora Roberts will always be my guilty pleasure reading. Thrilled to have had a shot at this new offering.

I have been reading Nora Roberts books for the past 25-30 years it feels like. And each one is phenomenal. I was very excited to see the first book in a new series on NetGalley and even happier to have been approved to read and review.
There is nothing bad I can say about this book. I loved it from the first word to the last. The writing and story were perfect. I just sat back and enjoyed the journey this author took us on. Please pick up this book!

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

The first book in a trilogy, Inheritance definitely left me wishing for the next installment!The story has a nice combination of suspense and romance with a strong female protagonist. My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for a digital ARC!

Thanks to Nora Roberts and St Martin's Press for letting me read this ARC!

This novel opens with Sonya MacTavish life falling apart, her fiancé cheating on her and ultimately having to leave her career behind. Sonya opens her door to a man telling her that she is inheriting Lost Bride Manor in Maine as long as she remains there for three years. She finds out that it is haunted with brides dying on their wedding day or within a year, and she is on a hunt to find the seven rings. It is the perfect amount of spooky mixed with mystery and romance. I knew that this was going to be a trilogy (in case you wait until all books are published), so be warned that this ends on a massive cliffhanger!

Warning, I missed that it is part of a trilogy and can't wait for the next installment. It's a fascinating story about Sonya MacTavish and her journey of a new life, in a new town, with a new job, new friends, and a living arrangement in an inherited manor with some ghosts and a curse. As the trilogy suggests it's about lost brides. Nora Roberts never disappoints, but when Inheritance ended on a cliffhanger it was sad.
Thanks to NetGalley for my review copy of this book, I know what some people are getting for Christmas this year!

Another amazing read by Nora, no Suprise there. This is a book I will most definitely be buying a physical copy the second it comes out. Twisty plot, creative, magic and a haunted mansion with multiple ghosts! Highly recommend! Cannot wait for the next one in this series!

Inheritance is a book about long lost family and a possible haunted house.
Sonya is going through some major life changes when she finds out her father had a long lost twin, and she’s the one who not only inherited all his assets, but also a family curse.
This was reminiscent of some of Nora’s older trilogies, and I am in love. The only down side is having to wait for the next installment. 100% recommend this book.

3.75

This is an exciting new novel in Nora Roberts' newest trilogy "The Lost Brides" and takes place in a manor in Maine.

Overall I enjoyed the story but it definitely felt very Nora Roberts-y in that the heroine is very familiar (reminded me a lot of Eve Dallas) and the story beats are somewhat familiar. Where it deviated though is that it doesn't feel like this first novel followed the usual trilogy novel with wrapping up the book 1 heroine's story in book 1 in a pretty bow before moving onto the next MC for book 2. So I'm curious to see where this goes in the next book!

If you like Nora Roberts you will enjoy this story I think. I really was interested despite it being somewhat familiar.

Do not pick this book up if you dislike unfinished business at the end of a book.