This book was the most wild I've ever read. I loved the story and was so hooked from the first two chapters. Who doesn't love dead brides and haunted houses that are filled with ghosts who do your laundry and make your bed? Seems like the coziest haunted house I've ever heard of, aside from the evil angry witch ghost who lives on the third floor.

But oh my goodness, I was so frustrated with the formatting of this book. Pure technical complaints, but I can not stand when a writer ends a thought from one character, starts a new paragraph, and continues the thought from that character. So you actually have to check the punctuation to see who is talking all the time. For example:

Sara said, "I love bread and jam.

Especially when they're warm."

WHY NOT JUST KEEP THE THOUGHTS TOGETHER IN ONE LINE???

This drove me utterly insane. And it happened on every single page.

Also the amount of typos in the finished copy was slightly staggering. It was like no one had actually read the book before sending it to the printers.

But, I was hooked and I've been approved for the second book in the series, so I have to go read that right now.

The start of another lovely trilogy from Nora Roberts. Inheritance is rich with world building and strong characters, with some mysticism in the mix. I enjoyed this book. A solid Nora Roberts read.

Sonya’s life seems to have hit a road bump when she gets word that she has inherited a house in Maine. Ghosts and friends galore. ARC from NetGalley.

Nora Roberts once again delves back into the world of witchcraft and I’m all there for it.

Sonya goes through major life changes and ends up in a haunted manor (yup, totally typical of a Roberts novel (chuckle)). I love the curse, but seriously what women do for a man. (smh) I love the friendship between Sonya and Cleo and that is something that the author always includes in her romances (after Silhouette). Steam is another factor that I enjoy and Trey and Sonya have it.

Inheritance is your typical Roberts book and that’s a good thing. It’s a guaranteed treasure hunt to look for answers with some deep love thrown in. Roberts is that stamp on the box for a good book.

That ending!!! I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!

Sonya MacTavish's life has been turned upside down. It all started with the ending of her engagement. Now working for herself, she receives a visit from an attorney who informs her that her late father had a twin. Separated at birth, they never knew about each other until her uncle's best friend had looked into the family genealogy. Her newly discovered uncle has left her most of his estate, including a Victorian mansion on the coast of Maine. Only his will stipulates that she must live in it for at least three years.

When she arrives she is greeted by Trey, a young attorney who spent a good amount of time at the manor with his family and her uncle. While giving her a tour he acknowledges that the house is haunted. Pretty soon, Sonya notices things are moved around and music randomly plays. A portrait of Astrid Poole is prominently hung in the house and Trey refers to her as "the lost bride". It's clear she's inherited more than just the house, there is a centuries-old curse to break and it's up to her to figure out how to break it.

Thanks so much to the author and the publisher for this ARC to review.

Nora Roberts is so talented at capturing the mystery and paranormal, holding this reader in a firm grip from start to finish. There's a reason I 1-click on every story with her name on it. This is a book for lovers of paranormal, mystery, and suspenseful romance.

I’ve always been a huge fan of Nora Roberts! I have to admit I was a tad skeptical of this book since I’m generally not a fan of paranormal stories. However, Roberts truly reeled me in from page one. From a broken engagement, inheriting a mansion worthy of a castle, an attorney who has interests in the house, to a host of spirits inhabiting the property, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s an addictive page turner that keeps you hooked until the last page, which is a cliffhanger, as this is a trilogy. This was such a fun read!

Wow, I absolutely loved this book!! The characters drive this story and are amazingly fleshed out! Oh, and toss in ghosts, curses, a haunted manor, and a good dash of romance and this story is perfection!

This book sucked me in quickly right from the start! The main character Sonya is a fantastic lead, with just the right amount of head strong independence mixed with practical emotion. I absolutely loved her!

The main story line is Sonya's inheritance of a haunted manor, and it swept the action along, letting us get to know the wonderful cast of characters even better, including some friendly ghosts.

The author is a master at setting the scenes! I could totally imagine the happenings and the action flowed so easily, even when there were flash backs.

This book ends on a cliffhanger, so I absolutely cannot wait till the next one to find out what happens next!

Any time NR begins a new trilogy or series I know I’m for a good read.
I’ve been reading Roberts for almost four decades and am always eager to dive into her next book.
Inheritance is an intriguing read.
I loved the plot, characters and the fluidity of the story.
It’s hard to wait for the next one since this one left me hanging!!!

I did not expect to give a Nora Roberts book 5 stars, but now I know exactly why she is a best selling author! Confession: I found myself speculating about the characters and plot at random times of the day, and I may have yelled a loud "no" after reading the cliff hanger ending. Robert's writing style is smooth and seamless, while being witty and engaging. I found myself zipping through this book in only a week. I typically don't gravitate towards ghost stories, however this one is a gem! I adored the level of spookiness, which was counteracted by a strong storyline of female friendship. Roberts also added a dash of romance to keep things interesting. I received a digital copy free from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review, and am anxiously awaiting the next installment in this trilogy! Now excuse me while I nurse my book hangover.

Nora never disappoints! This gave me all the feels and reminded me why Nora is a go to author for so many ppl. I can’t wait to purchase this and add it to my shelf

THis book goes back and forth from now and the past. It is about a house on the coast of Maine. Many things throughout the years have been happening in this house. In the now Sonya MacTavish never knew about this house or her family there until she inherits it. THis book was awesome reading about the things that bump inthe night and the day.

THis book held my interest, It does end in a cliff hanger, I am excited to read the next one in this series.

I love Nora Roberts books and this one did not disappoint. It is the first of a trilogy and like all books in a series she writes, I fall in love with the characters anxiously awaiting the next book!

This is a spooky ghost story with a good romance. I read this page-turner with anticipation and dread for anyone that tried to get married in that house! I really wanted to MC to be happy and for the spirits on the dead brides to rest in peace. It was a quick read and thoroughly enjoyable! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free copy.

I absolutely loved this book!! I laughed and loved it! The characters and dogs make it great! I can’t wait for the next one to come out!!

Inheritance by Nora Roberts was one of my favorite reads last year!

Nora Roberts has been a favorite author of mine for years and years and I’ve loved following her writing journey. No matter what genre she takes on, her stories are wins for me, with well-researched and well-written plots, characters, settings, and norms.

Inheritance starts off her newest trilogy, The Lost Bride trilogy, about a family haunted for generations. Some of my favorite books of hers are the ones with magical realism and paranormal characters, and Inheritance has that, along with a little romance and a centuries-old mystery to solve.

The book is also a bit creepy, with spooky dreams about the tragedies of the past and odd happenings in the present. I’m normally not into creepy ghost books, but somehow Roberts makes it all work perfectly and I loved the whole book.

The next book in this trilogy, The Mirror, is out in the fall and I can’t wait!

I liked the story for the most part, but found the book too long. There were pages and pages of uninteresting dialogue, too many descriptions of Sonya's work projects and a romance that was less than satisfying.

I’ve always loved Nora Roberts and this book is no exception. The mystery, the Maine setting. I cannot wait for the next book in the series!

Oh wow, I don't know what I can say about this book that hasn't been told in the other reviews but I loved it! This book had me completely captivated from the Prologue to the final page. Great writing, well developed characters, and a ghost story that held my attention from beginning to end, and after that cliffhanger ending I can't wait to read the next book to find out what happens next. So, now I patiently wait for book two.

I am a huge fan of the ‘In Death’ series which Roberts publishes under the name J.D. Robb. She’s a really entertaining writer and I always enjoy her books, including The Inheritance, the first in a trilogy. However this one seemed formulaic and reminded me of how the In Death books are plotted. Smart, independent woman with family issues meets sexy, successful man. In both cases the woman moves from relative financial insecurity to sudden wealth. Roberts does a great job with the gothic elements, the friendly and unfriendly ghosts, and integrating the supernatural elements into the plot. I expect that the easy relationships Sonya establishes with her inherited family and their extended families will become more frayed and complicated in the next books in the trilogy. Things have gone very smoothly for Sonya so far given the immense changes she’s experienced. I’ll look forward to the next two. Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advance legally in exchange for an honest review.