Nora has delivered as always! I loved everything about this book! Except the next one isn’t ready yet! I couldn’t put it down and dreaded the end. This book ends on a ginormous cliff!!! I absolutely cannot wait for the next in the trilogy!

I love Nora Roberts and was so excited to get this ARC!

The plot of moving to or living in a haunted house isn’t a new one for Nora Roberts but she was able to change it up with friendly ghosts that the FMC interacted with. Inheritance is about a woman, just ending her engagement, learns that her father was a twin and she inherits a haunted mansion. The stipulations for her inheritance is that she has to live in the mansion for three years. Sonya moves in and immediately falls in love with the house and all it’s occupants, except the evil witch that has cursed the family and trapped herself inside of the mansion too.
The actual action of the book doesn’t happen until about 50% through the book. If you’re not interested in graphic design the book can seem a bit boring and slow paced. The love story between Sonya and Trey is a slow burn, as well. The bad hauntings aren’t that bad. A lot of repeat behavior from the petulant ghost, Hester Dobbs.
You don’t find much out about why the lost brides are in the house or why Hester wanted them dead.
There are some sweet moments with a boy ghost and Sonya’s dog, Yoda and Clover the ghost is fun to hang around. Other than that you don’t really learn much of who is haunting the mansion.
Cleo, Sonya’s best friend moves in with her and her character is more flashy and fun but doesn’t have much depth.
One thing that really doesn’t make a lot of sense is that in this world everyone is good looking (even the bad witch ghost) and everyone has an amazing talent. There are no ordinary people in this world. It just doesn’t seem realistic.
The pacing was off, as well. There are so many tedious details about Sonya’s day to day life that it just drones on after a while. I liked it in the beginning but once stuff started happening the scenes that went back to the boring day to day got repetitive and I was finding myself daydreaming instead of reading.
Overall I still loved it because it’s Nora Roberts and she can do no wrong in my world. Ending on a cliffhanger only makes me anxiously awaiting book two.

The only thing I didn’t like about this book is that the second book in the trilogy wasn’t sitting right next to me when I finished book one so I could continue the great story. I wasn’t so sure I would like a story that played on ghosts of the past. I did and do like it! It’s a fast moving, fun read. Will be easy to promote with our readers!

Nora Roberts delivers again, drawing the reader into the premise with the characters. The characters are relatable with great descriptions. I do wish the male main character point of view was more fleshed out. You are told this is book 1 of a new trilogy, however, it is not a stand alone read. That part was disappointing. Overall a good solid story/beginning of the series.

Nora has done it again. She has made me love another family, another town, another world. This story takes place in the present, but you learn so much history. The relationships are so real. Nora brings the scenery, the buildings, the pets, the weather -- all of it to life. Fantastic tale

First, it should be known that this is the first book in a trilogy, and it ends on a huge cliff. With that said, this book is nothing short of fantastic. It has a strong female heroine and unflappable male at the center. The love affair comes secondary to the mystery, which is well-presented and thought out. The haunted house and the ghosts -- both benevolent and malicious -- draw you into every scene. Add in some dogs, a best friend who is as unflappable as the hero, and a family atmosphere, and you have a winner on every page. The scenes flow from one to another seamlessly.

The heroine has inherited a haunted house, and the only caveat is that she must live there. Following an unhappy breakup, she picks up and moves, only to find that the sprawling mansion is filled with ghosts. From Molly the housemaid who keeps everything perfectly tidy to Jack the nine-year-old who plays ball with the dogs, you fall in love with each and every character.

Be prepared to sit up until you finish this in one go. It's that good.

This is an amazing story. A whole family you never knew existed, A legacy of mysterious deaths, and an inherited house filled with "family" still there after centuries to help solve a mystery of the rings. This will be a trilogy to keep you on your toes and guessing all the way to the end.

This was sooooooooo very good!!!

I couldn't put it down. The characters, the storyline, the writing... it all sucked me in and didn't let up til I reached the final page.

I cannot wait for the second book!

This was my first Nora Roberts book and I’m sad that i have to wait for the next book in the series! I will definitely be checking out her other books.

This was my first Nora Roberts in 25+ years, so I was excited to get an arc on this one. Thankfully it's only a trilogy but who knows how long I'll have to wait for this continuation and conclusion. I should've remembered that from my NR phase back in the day.
Thank you #netgalley for an arc, that comes out #11-21-2023

I was so excited to receive an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley! This is my honest review.

Inheritance is the first book in The Lost Bride trilogy. The story immediately pulls you in and gets you invested in Sonya's story. She is dealing with a lot in her personal life, including going freelance. The death of an uncle she never knew leads her to an inheritance. That inheritance is a haunted house that she must live in to keep, according to the will. When she arrives at the house, she meets Trey, who is a lawyer and the son of the will's executor. He has a history with the house and Sonya's uncle. They connect and their romance is woven into an incredible story of a curse that has spanned centuries. There is master storytelling and so many great characters, including the house itself. If you like paranormal elements with your romance, this is definitely for you. I read the book quickly and near the end realized the story will be continued in the next book. I need it ASAP!

Let me start off by saying that I love Nora Roberts books!
If you love strong female characters (Sonya & Cleo) then read this book.
If you like haunted houses (but not scary!) read this book.
If you like ghosts, read this book. If you like ghosts with great personalities, read this book. (Don’t want to give anything away!)
If you like cute, sexy guys (Trey & Owen) read this book!
This book is the first in a trilogy and was fantastic! I can’t wait for the other ones to be released.
Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book for my honest review.

One of the better things she has written lately. Loved the ghost story and the background on the brides. Book caught me right away. Cleo and Mom were a little too perfect. Still good characters. Loved Trey’s family and friends. Sonya is a typical Roberts main character. Always independent and never really has any trauma. The house is a character in itself as is Maine. Wish it didn’t end on a cliffhanger of sorts. Going to be a long time between the books.

First, you should know that this is the first installment in a trilogy. Nora Roberts is the queen of storytellers, with well developed plots and rich characters. In this story she does not disappoint. What a concept when Sonya inherits a Victorian mansion with a centuries long history of a mythical curse and mysterious deaths happening in each generation. To accept, she must reside there for 3 years. The locals call it the Lost Brides Manor and are very accepting of the magical happenings associated with it. Suspenseful with many things (or beings) that go bump in the night, there is also romance between Sonya and Trey that is straight out of a Harlem Romance. As Sonya explores with the help of her best friend and Trey and his cousin, the spirits they encounter are not all welcoming. And, oh my, the cliffhanger at the end took me surprise and leads me clamoring to read the next book to see how this tale unfolds. This book will grab you from the beginning and waiting for then next one. I think when you pick up a book and then can't put it down, it is worthy of 5 stars.
Many thanks to #netgalley #noraroberts #inheritance #st.martinspress for the opportunity to read and review this book.

A supernatural thriller with great characters and a fast paced plot. I can't wait to read the next installment in this series. Highly recommended

What a start to an amazing trilogy.
A haunted house. Ghost brides. Fantastic back story.
It's riviting.
The characters are strong, yet vulnerable at the same time.
The cliffhanger may kill me, waiting for the next book.
Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced copy.

Inheritance is book 1 in The Lost Bride Trilogy by Nora Roberts.
This book had me completely immersed in its captivating narrative.
From the very beginning, the story drew me in with its fascinating storyline and interesting characters.
Of course Roberts writing is just phenomenal. It’s flows so beautifully and keeps me on the edge till the very end.
I’m so ready for book two.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank You NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Thanks to the Publisher and the Author for providing a complimentary digital Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this novel via NetGalley. Ms Roberts has done it again. The story line grabs you from the first and keeps your interest throughout the book. The story follows Sonya as she finds she has an uncle she or her family didn’t know about. She inherits his manor but must move there to fulfill the terms of the will. Of course the manor is haunted. I forgot it was a trilogy until the end. You will enjoy this book. As usual it is well written and will definitely be a book I will reread numerous times. I will look forward to the second and third book of the series.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for providing an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is the first in the Lost Bride Trilogy. WOW! This book started right up with the action and never stopped until it left her hanging and waiting for the second in the series. I couldn’t put this book down and had to read it in one sitting. I always enjoy Roberts' writing, how she sets up her stories and the depth of her character development. When I finish the book, I always feel that the main character could be my best friend. The book opens with Astrid Poole in 1806, and where; she is killed right after her wedding vows. This starts the curse that will follow the Poole families throughout the generations. We then jump to the present, meeting Sonya, a graphic designer. She just discovered that her fiancé, Brandon, is cheating with her cousin. Sonya dumps him and cancels the wedding, but things become difficult at work because Brandon and Sonya work at the same company. Sonya decides to leave her job and start up her own company. She then finds out that her father had a twin brother who just passed away and left his money and his estate in Maine to her on the condition that she lives there for three years. Sophie decides to try a trial for 3-months before committing. She also wants to learn more about her father’s family and this haunted mansion. Read to find out if the mansion is haunted and whether or not Sophie finds more information on a family she never knew about.

From the very start of the book I knew I was not going to be able to put it down.

The book starts with a very thrilling and yet horrible beginning that has you begging for answers. As you read you learn that this story isn’t just about one life but many that are intertwined and to get answers they will have to first go to the past to discover the truth!

I love the characters, the mystery and intrigue. I am dying for the next book because that ending left me speechless!