The start of a new Nora Roberts trilogy is always an exciting event for her legion of fans. Book one of The Lost Brides trilogy, “Inheritance”, more than lives up to her trilogies of the past.

Sonya goes through a dramatic life change at the start of the book (no spoilers!) and then, out of nowhere, there is another that takes her to the village of Poole Bay, Maine. To the roots she never knew she had and to an amazing community of people and a house that was waiting for her. It’s a house that has stood for generations of her unknown family; a house of many secrets, much tragedy but also full of love. With the support of her best friend Cleo and Trey, a man she is coming to love, Sonya is determined to make Lost Bride Manor her home. But before the happily ever after, there is evil to overcome and secrets to unravel. In her inimitable way, Nora Roberts delivers yet another unputdownable tale that leaves us holding our breath!

Ms Roberts is a master of mood and detail as well as a story telling genius. Poole Bay is a perfect jewel of a small Maine town, one that brings back memories of places I’ve visited and I have such a clear mental image of it and the locals who live there. Strong feisty women abound and there is strength and integrity in the men around them (specifically in Poole Bay- again, no spoilers!). And aside from all of that, it’s a fabulous journey through a world that may not exist in reality (or might it?) but at no time was it feeling forced or impossible to believe. Quite the contrary!

The only issue I have is knowing when will book two be released! Because I’m desperate to stay in Poole Bay and continue the journey with Sonya, Trey, Cleo and Owen.

I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to everyone, not just to fans of sci-fi, paranormal or fantasy. And I can say that with honesty because they are not genres that are at the top of my list but I enjoyed every page of the book. So dive right in and begin the journey.

Thank you to St Martins Press and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review an ARC of this book.

Nora is back with another one of her more magical trilogies! These are my fave of hers (the circle trilogy was my intro to Nora back in high school) The start of inheritance is a little slow as she’s setting everything up.
Like I said, it started a little slow for me but once things picked up they got spooky and fun! The romance definitely takes a back seat to a lot of other things going on and while I could use a little more substance there I so enjoyed everything else going on!

I definitely need some ghosts who do chores for me in my life. And y’all, there’s a ghost boy who plays with her dog and teaches him tricks. It’s just so cute I can’t stand it! Unfortunately there’s also a nasty witch ghost in the house too. She does some seriously spooky stuff! Sonya and her friend Cleo (who I love and adore) are made of stronger stuff than me lol.

It does end on a fairly large cliffhanger, which sigh, but I can’t wait to see what happens next! If she follows her pattern we’re going to get more Cleo and Owen (who is way more my type than calm steady Trey) in the next one so I’m excited for that too!

Nora Roberts can write. I hate to have to wait for the next in this series..I want it now. But I'll probably read this again later

I enjoyed this book. I love the books that Nora Roberts writes. She writes a variety and i think this is the second best book she's written this year. I am grateful that netgalley and the publishers let me read this in exchange for an honest review

Sonya is a graphic designer and is planning her wedding when she catches her fiance in bed with her cousin. She finds out her father had a twin brother, he never knew, and has left her a Victorian manor. She must live there for three years and so many weeks out of the year. She decides to take the chance and move.
Trey is a lawyer and knew her uncle very well. He greets her when she arrives and shows her around. The house is haunted but Sonya is determined to stay. Little things start happening and she starts dreaming or seeing each of the brides that died there and their death. There is also an evil presence that makes itself known. Sonya is told that she must find the seven wedding rings that disappeared at brides deaths.
Let me just say OMG! Ghosts. A sexy lawyer. Friendship. Sex. A big cliffhanger. The only thing that bugged me was the dialogue running together. I couldn't tell who was talking. Hopefully it'll be fixed before it's published. Such a good story though. It kept me on the edge of my seat and I can't wait for the next one.

* Voluntarily read and reviewed for Netgalley *

OMG! I’m not even sure what I want to say but this surpassed my expectations. I enjoy reading most everything that Ms Roberts/Ms Robb writes but this was beyond enjoyable. It has everything from romance, betrayal, great primary and secondary characters with a touch of spookiness thrown in. I so want to be friends with Sonya and Cleo! And, don’t even get me started about the ending! I’m not sure how I’ll be able to wait for the next one! This is one series that every Nora Robert’s fan should have on their TBR pile!

I was so happy to receive the ARC copy from Netgalley. Before my mom's passing, she had loved Nora Roberts' books and had a nice collection of them (I don't know what happened to them since) and I had always promised myself that I would pick one up.

This book follows Sonya MacTavish who is about to marry. Unfortunately, she finds her bridegroom in bed with her own cousin. Rather than through a fit or crying like any other heartbroken bride, she decides to continue her work in digital, but her ex is making it impossible and possibly causing all sorts of damage to her car and her reputation within the company, Sonya decides to break away from the company and possibly start something on her own.

But one day a lawyer comes knocking telling her that her uncle has left her a beautiful estate up in Maine. An uncle that had been her father's twin. As Sonya starts to learn about her father and uncle's history, she sees that their connection had been strong and that the beautiful manor has its own secrets. Secrets of brides dying on their wedding day.

I think I just found my Book of the Month. This book was everything I loved - A gothic-style home, lost love, and a rich history within the house itself. I loved the connection that had with her Father and uncle. Connections that allowed both a glimpse into each other's lives and yet her father did not know. This is the type of book you enjoy especially on those rainy days, wintry cold nights, or the harvest of Hallow's Eve. The characters are well rounded and fleshed out allowing them to grow within this first novel.

I also loved the history of the brides. Each one gets their own timeline to tell a story of their deaths. I am not going to lie but I cried through them. I felt a connection to those brides - their horror, their sorrow, and the despair they felt knowing that they would never see their beloved no more. I loved how their history was woven so beautifully that it connected to the present day.

I am seriously looking forward to the release of this book in November. I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy.


*Disclaimer: Thank you to the author, her publishers, and Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book. The opinions of this review are mine and mine alone.

Inheritance. Nora Roberts begins The Lost Brides trilogy with this volume and I hope she writes the next book quickly! The story centers around Sonya who inherits a very old huge gothic mansion from an uncle, her father’s twin, that none of her immediate family even knew existed. After moving in Sonya discovers she isn’t exactly alone in the huge house…and one of those spirits definitely wants her gone. Fans of the author know they will be reading a well plotted story with defined characters that draws the reader in and doesn’t let go until the last period. This book covers all the bases…romance, friendship, family, glimpses into the sad past, and some really spooky stuff. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend!!!!!

It is very rare that I don't love a Nora Roberts book. This is not one of those times. When I really like a book I drag my heels toward the end, to prolong my enjoyment. That's tough to do when the next book in the trilogy is not yet scheduled for release. Alas. Mystery, romance, a bit of Gothic magic rolled up in good dialog, which is essential for me, descriptions worth reading, which takes a practiced touch, and a deft writing style.

Man, oh man! I devoured Inheritance. I love everything about it - the haunted manor with its ghosts and evil witch, the storyline, the determined heroine, the quirky friend, and the love interest. The ending really freaked me out and it perfectly sets up the next book in the series. This may very well become Nora Roberts's best series yet. I already have a list going of who I can buy it for next Christmas!!!

Inheritance by Nora Roberts delivers. It delivers a quality story that when I finished, I was mad for a minute because I don’t want to wait until the next installment to find out what happens next. It delivers romance between Sonya and Trey, a slow heat that makes me appreciate how Ms. Roberts’ way with words conveys a whole romantic scene without being explicit. Her descriptors are lush and smooth.
She delivers on mystery and suspense- I hope the good otherworldly beings stay when all is said and done.

No spoilers, but the way she always sets things up in her multi-book series is always great. Her way with secondary characters is second to none. We know Cleo and Owen are next, but the third couple? I can’t figure that out and can’t wait to be clued in in the second book.

If you’re looking for love, suspense, and a great story, look no further. Thank you, Nora. You never fail to entertain.


I was given this book as an ARC to give an honest review by NetGalley and the publisher.

Many, many, many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's for the opportunity to read Inheritance by Nora Roberts. I was so sure I was going to be disappointed with anything written by anybody after reading
The Dragon Heart Trilogy that I read all three a second time. Straight through. An then, like magic, I received Inheritance! Magic! Truly! And OMG it is everything a reader could want and hope for. Forty Seven Beezillion Gold Stars!

Inheritance may very well be the best book that I have ever read. I know that it is the best Nora Robert's book that I have read - and I have read all of her books. I absolutely loved the storyline and the characters. I loved the setting and the dogs. I cannot wait until Book 2. I sure hope it is coming soon!!! Read this book today - you will definitely not be disappointed. There are not words to describe how great I think Inheritance is!!

Amazing! I have loved Nora's books for over 20 years and she just keeps me completely enthralled. Inheritance is the start of her next trilogy The Lost Bride. We meet Sonya when she has an upheaval in her life followed by an inheritance from an uncle she never knew about. The inheritance comes with a catch...a whole lotta ghosts in her huge manor in Maine. We've got Cleo, Trey and Owen who are on her ghost busting team. Plus a whole cast of other characters, including the mean witch that is the ultimate boss the team has to beat.

I love that she went a different route with this trilogy. In the past she always had 6 people on the team, three couples that wind up together in each book. We so far only have 4 on the main team and I'm not really sure yet if they are all going to couple up with each other.

If you love Nora's books, you will absolutely love this one too. It has her classic character building, amazing scene descriptions and her always on point writing style.