I am a big fan of Nora Roberts, most especially a series. Loved this first book in the trilogy and definitely left wanting more. The setting, the characters, and the mystery make this a page turner!

5 stars

I am obsessed with this book. The atmosphere, the writing, the characters. It's all just so good. I love the different voices of the lost brides. The suspense isn't too much but it keeps you reading. Sonya is very determined and strong. I love all the characters in Poole's Bay. And I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. I'm literally dying for book 2!!

Thank you netgalley and St Martin's press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love a good ghost story and this was a fun one! Several ghosts reside at Lost Bride Manor in Maine. Most seem ok...there's even one who is sweet and makes Sonya's bed each morning and puts away the dishes. However, there is also one who is not so sweet and can be downright scary!

I always enjoy Nora Robert’s books but I think this is my new favorite! I loved the setting in Maine near the water, the amazing house, Sonya’s friend Cleo and hunky Trey Doyle. I also listened to the audio while I read and love the narrator! Brittany Pressley, is one of my favorites and she did a wonderful job. I can’t wait for the next one in this new series!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audio book. All opinions are my own.

Publication date: 21 November 2023

This took me way too long to read since I would only read on my kindle before bed… but it was great! This was actually my first book to read by Nora Roberts and I thoroughly enjoyed reading each night.

Relatable characters, humor, and budding love, all really solid to connect with. The inheritance of a manor house for Sonya comes with history, surprises and plenty of strange happenings and noises. If I were in this story I would have had a hard pass on all the ghosts and haunting the house, but the light-hearted spirit of the main character and her family/friends allows the reader to enjoy the book regardless of being “scared” by the situation. The ending leaves on a huge cliffhanger that would be super to pick right up with the next book of the trilogy.

I enjoyed this book but it just didn’t totally knock my socks off, however, I will most likely still read the rest of the series to see what happens next of the lost brides, many and most tragically killed. Sonya is a lovable character, along with her best friend Cleo and their new love interests, Trey and Owen.

Thanks to NetGalley for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first book that I have read from this author. While it was well written and the plot line was wonderful. It still was just not my thing personally. But I do feel that those who really like this kind of story from this author will enjoy it.

Thank you to St Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an eARC of The Inheritance.

Nora Roberts proved her undeniable story telling ability with this novel. She clearly writes with ease, crafting a book that you settle into nicely. After finding her fiancé in bed with her cousin, Sonya is ready for a drastic change in her life. The opportunity comes when she learns of a relative she never knew about gifting her an estate, but it may be more than she bargained for with its history and the ghosts that remain.

Roberts longtime fans will no doubt enjoy this one, along with anyone looking for a fun, slightly creepy ghost story that feels believable without being too over the top. Buckle up for the entire trilogy, however, as this ends on a cliffhanger and sets up the next in the series.

Fantastic gothic romance. Haunting and poignant with a chilling cast of characters. Really interesting storytelling with a spooky, mysterious vibe. Sonya, Trent and Cleo are enthralling and I enjoyed their development. I realize this a trilogy, but the pacing was a little slow for me. I also felt the connection between Trent and Sonya was a little lacking, but overall a great read.

This first entry in The Lost Bride Trilogy is a ghost story, mystery, fantasy, and romance all wrapped up in one. Sonya inherits a haunted mansion from a man she didn't know existed, her late father's twin brother. She soon comes to realize that there is also a curse, one that she may be able to break if she can only put together the pieces and figure out the puzzle of what really happened. It ends on a cliffhanger, and I cannot wait for the next installment.

Ughhhh. I was SO EXCITED when I was approved for this book. It has been a LONG time since I read Nora Roberts and I was really hoping that this book would help me fall in love all over again.

Unfortunately, I really struggled with this story and ultimately wound up DNFing. There was nothing particularly wrong with it. I just couldn't get INTERESTED enough in it to keep going. I'm a bit of an impatient reader and if I'm not hooked in the first few chapters, it's just not happening.

I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to read and review. Unfortunately, this was not a return to my love affair with Nora Roberts.

This was a fantastic really fantastic beginning to a wonderfully spooky romance. A perfect October read if you ask me!! I love all of her books but this one really hit it out of the park for me.

Another near perfect series starter. Super eerie & addictive! If you like your romance with a heavy side of gothic-vibes, old Victorian mansion estates complete with ghosts, and a centuries old curse…then this one is for you. Be warned, it has a heck of a cliff-hanger and I’ll be counting the days until the next book comes out.

I dont know how she does it. Nora Roberts is my favorite guilty pleasure, and The Inheritance is no different. I literally CANNOT WAIT until the next one in this trilogy!

3.75 stars. I love Nora Roberts. She’s an auto buy author for me; I’ll read anything she writes. I really liked The Inheritance. Sonya inherits a haunted manor. Seven brides have died. Sonya must break the curse.

This story had a couple issues for me: 1) it’s the first in a trilogy and I don’t think the characters were set up great in this first book. Sonya has Trey, Cleo has Owen but who’s the third couple? Who knows! Usually Nora sets the stage in the first book and it’s clear who the couples are. Secondly, the conflict wasn’t set up great.

That being said, I usually don’t love ghosts as characters but I loved the ghosts in this book. They added humor and warmth and dimension to the story.

I cannot wait for the next book in The Lost Brides trilogy. Thank you to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the e-copy of #theinheritance. This book published in November 2023 and is available where books are sold.

Nora Robert’s is one of the greatest fiction writers in modern times. Her work transcends genres and the stories she weaves together are dynamic. Inheritance is the latest of her greats. I was completely enthralled with this book from the first paragraph. I did not move from my reading chair until I read the final words. I’m ready for the second book, ‘The Mirror’ which should release ~ 11/24.

Wow! A cliffhanger ending for sure and I can't wait for the next book in the trilogy. Sonya has inherited a mansion on the Maine coast. After a disastrous end to her engagement and quitting her job due to the backlash (they worked together) she opts for a 3 month trial stay.

The shock of discovering her father was a twin when they were offered up for adoption throws her off kilter. She's curious to learn more about the family she never knew she had. Along the way she meets Trey, a friend of her deceased uncle and a lawyer in the family firm representing her.

The mansion is haunted by deceased brides and other family members. Most are friendly and accommodating, except for one who's evil and twisted in death as she was among the living. Her best friend, Cleo visited for a weekend and decided to move on with Sonya. As their ghostly encounters escalate, and the mystery of the dead brides is revealed the author weaves a story you just can't put down.

My only complaint is that it ends abruptly and I have to wait for book 2, The Mirror! This was a riveting read

Although I received a free ARC eBook from Net Galley and the publisher, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I would like to preface this review by saying I love Nora Roberts and for the most part, she can do no wrong. That being said this book was not one of my favorites and it’s not because the storyline was wanting, it was because normally her trilogies are individual, complete books. That’s not always the case (like chronicles of the one), but it was my expectation for this trilogy. I’m not a person who can wait well in between books and or movies, so I read this with the expectation that it would be again a complete story that interwove other stories in the trilogy. All this to say, I’m disappointed with the ending because now I have to wait six months to a year for the conclusion of this trilogy.

Aside from the above, Nora Roberts is an amazing writer; her stories and characters never failed to captivate. The above paragraph that highlights my disappointment are my own idiosyncrasies. But if you don’t like a cliffhanger wait till all books in this trilogy are out. Regardless if you like romance books, I will always recommend Nora Roberts.

Identity by Nora Roberts is as always an awesome book!! I got caught up from the very beginning and couldn’t put it down until after reading the very last page. There’s something about how Ms Roberts writes that makes you feel like you are right there in the story as you read it. The descriptions are spectacular to where you can almost see the scene, smell and taste the food and drinks and enjoy the friendships. Identity theft, murders, and a psychopath keep you reading to find out what happens, but you also have family, friendship, and love that keeps you wanting for the good guys (girl) to make it over the top. The way Ms Roberts weaves a story keeps you entertained with nail biting suspense, chilling details, and eventually a HEA you’ve been rooting for since the beginning. You get to watch the main character grow into themselves, to find out who and how strong they really are. Absolutely loved this story and highly recommend.

I loved this book. This book is an excellent mix of mystery, friendship, romance, and spookiness. I did not want the book to end, and I am so happy we get two more books after this one. I need to know everything that is happening in the manor and what happened before. This type of book makes you want to jump into the pages so you can be part of the story. You will be left wondering what will happen next. I hope the next book comes out soon. I do want to find out what happens next quickly.

Loved the characters, the setting, the towns people, and even the ghosts. Sonya is a well written character for today’s time. I kept reading quickly as I wanted to know if she’d find the rings and lo and behold the story ended, I had forgotten this was book one in a series. Hurry and publish the other two books in this series as I can’t wait to find out the ending. So good, can’t wait to recommend this.

Nora Roberts never disappoints. Her trilogies are always full of magic and mystery and this one is no different. It's sad, it's comforting, and it has that Nora Roberts charm that I love. It has gothic haunted house vibes, light romance, and a dual timeline mystery. I'm not a fan of multiple timelines in books but this was done well.