Inheritance is your classic feel-good Nora Roberts book and a great beginning to the trilogy .The characters are great and I love the idiosyncrasies of the town and it's inhabitants. I will definitely consider keeping tabs on the rest of the series and following the next adventure.

Oh my, what a great story. Nora Roberts knows how to pull her readers into the tale from the first page.

I could not turn off the audiobook. I knew each page could introduce potential harm to Sonya, and I worried when Hester Dobbs made her presence known. Inheritance is an entertaining nail-biter. Nora makes the story amusing, atmospheric, and thoroughly entertaining from start to finish. Now I need the next book to see what else will happen at the Manor and see if more sparks fly for other characters in the story. I'm so grateful that Nora Roberts is a prolific writer. I am confident that she won't make me wait long.

Britany Preston is the narrator, and what a good, strong voice actor she is. Each character, ghosts, and all are easily recognizable from her narration. Britany Preston's skills make it so easy to get caught up in the relationships, suspense, and atmosphere of the town and the Manor. I love her.

A wonderful combination of community, romance, friendship, and intrigue. Nora Roberts has again crafted a story that you won’t want to put down.

This book held me from the beginning till the end!

After Sonya MacTavish walks in on her fiance that she wasn't sure she loved anyways sleeping with her cousin her life takes an unexpected turn. A few weeks after the breakup she receives a visitor to inform her she has inherited the Poole family birth right, a whole estate with a trust to support said estate from her deceased fathers twin brother that neither her or her mother knew existed! 😮

Could you live with ghosts? As Sonya navigates taking over the estate we learn the true history of the lost brides, secrets, love loss and devastation the house holds.

Each Bride lost has a story to tell, or at least tries to tell it to Sonya. Are they helping her, or do they want to hurt her?

This was a great first book of ghostly, mystery and love story. Already eager to see where book 2 brings us and have some of the secrets revealed👰 ❤

Left me with a cliffhanger! I typically want to know all the information at once but I enjoyed the little information that was given and look forward to more.
The relationships between the women! I’m here for it, Roberts portrayed it so good!
The slow burn is where it’s at! I’ve read so many books lately where they jump right into it, and it was so refreshing to have that slow burn again.

I just want to thank NetGalley for sharing with me a free early release copy.

After, probably thankfully, discovering her fiancée has been cheating on her, Sonya MacTavish is thrown for another loop when she finds out her father had a twin brother he never knew about. Not only that, but her newly discovered uncle, Collin Poole, has left her everything in his will including the Poole family house - a beautiful Victorian manor on the coast of Maine. With her life already turned upside down by the cancellation of her impending wedding, Sonya takes this as an opportunity for a much needed change and to learn more about the family she never knew she had.

However, there's a catch. Sonya must live in the house for three years which may be difficult considering the house has some very interesting inhabitants. Namely, former generations of Poole brides who have all met a tragic death. Luckily, Sonya is not completely on her own. Her best friend Cleo and local lawyer (and Poole family friend) Trey are close at hand to help Sonya unravel the mysterious curse of the Lost Brides.

It's almost silly to review a Nora Roberts book at this point. Lady knows what she's doing with a story and even if some of the storylines feel repetitive to her previous books it's the fact that she's written so many and, truly, there are only so many tropes to go around.

One thing I've noticed in her more recent books is the clipped aspect to the dialogue or inner thoughts of the characters. Very precise and to the point. There's not a lot of flowery descriptors. I don't know if others have noticed this, but reading it is a bit strange for me. So when I had an opportunity to listen to the audiobook, I discovered that this is precisely the medium that works with it. Almost like Nora Roberts is writing for the performance aspect and less for the reading aspect. I don't know if this is true or not, just my opinion. I thought that Brittany Pressley carried the story wonderfully. She really gave voice - and life - to so many characters and did a great job making each distinct. She really knows how to bring out the lighter moments mixed with the spookier parts as well.

Inheritance follows in the same vein of other newer Nora Roberts trilogies in that there's some kind of supernatural aspect running throughout. This time it's ghosts. Specifically ghosts of the cursed brides of the Poole family. I do like the idea of a haunted house and that house being haunted by the family that came before. If you think about it, aren't all houses haunted? If not literally then figuratively by everything - and everyone - that came before. It makes the title of the book "Inheritance" all the more relevant. Whether you believe it or not, the spaces that we inhabit as our homes have history - sometimes joyful, sometimes not - and those things carry.

I liked the premise and I thought that the supernatural aspect was full of just enough chills. It is a very slow and methodical build, however. I'd say this is mostly a set-up book. I'm hoping in the next ones we'll see a bit more action and forward momentum. I did like learning about all the twists and turns of the manor and getting a lot of good background information, but now I'm ready to really dig into the story especially with that very tantalizing ending.

Overall, another entertaining read in the Nora Roberts oeuvre. I think Nora Roberts is a great author in that you can pick up any book or start to a series from her and you are guaranteed that you'll enjoy the read even if this is the first book you've ever read from her.

This was a very good book. I enjoyed everything about it. It was fast paced and easy to get in to. I have not read a lot of Nora Roberts’s books, but she is a favorite among the ladies who come to my library so that made me want to read this one.
The premise got me hooked; a haunted gothic mansion in Maine. I’m in! We find out there is a curse and lost brides. Sonya inherits this mansion from an uncle she didn’t know she had. And then there is the ghost who cleans and turns down her bed every night! Where can I get one?!
This is very much a winner in my book! I cannot wait for the next one to come out! I listened to the audio version of the book, the narrator did not disappoint. I highly recommend it.

Book Review 👰‍♀️-

Anyone whose been around here for a while knows that @norarobertsauthor is the author that first got me into reading as a young girl. My mom had all her books so I grabbed one and fell in love with not only the story, but reading. So it is definitely a full circle moment that now I get read an advanced copy of her new series!

Inheritance is the first book of the Lost Bride Series. Here we meet Sonya who has just learned that she’s inherited Lost Bride Manor from an uncle she didn’t know she had. The problem is, it’s definitely haunted.

•Cozy
•A little bit of paranormal with the ghosts
•A bit of romance even though it’s not the main part of the book.
•Enjoyable characters

This one was definitely the first book in a series. What I mean by that is that it sets the scene, we get to know the characters, the villain and idea about what’s to come. I definitely didn’t see the ending coming! It’s not a swoony romance if that’s what your expecting but I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

Inheritance comes out November 21rst! Thank you @stmartinspress and @macmillan.audio for my advanced copies!

Inheritance started out slow due to the backstory, but became a great start to the first book in this trilogy. The plot has twists and turns, murder mystery and a haunted mansion. Slow burn romance between Sonya and Trey and the story has a great group of friends. Audio file provided by Netgalley for an honest review, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Brittany Presley did a great job narrating this audio.

Nora Roberts is usually a win for me and Inheritance is near the top of the list for my favorite of her books! Set against the moody skies of coastal New England, she eases you into the lives of the characters and does a great job of intertwining their fates. Beginning with the not so dramatic break up to learning about a lost family, you ride down the road and settle in for a great story with ghosts and spirits. I love the secondary characters, and can't wait to see what happens to them next, but enjoyed the slow burn and reality check of the mains. I am sitting, not so, patiently and eagerly awaiting the next book in The Lost Brides.

Great read. Leaves you waiting for the next. Characters draw you in and make you care. Nora Roberts’s is starting another great series.

I absolutely loved Inheritance byNora Roberts. I wanted the story to continue without waiting for the next book.

Sonya MacTavish is busily planning the wedding so not of her dreams. In between planning and working, she and her fiance are looking at houses so not her style, with each house larger and uglier than the last.

The surprises are just beginning for Sonya, and they'll keep you on the edge of your chair. I highly recommend this title to all romance readers.

In the interest of full disclosure, I received a free digital audio copy of this title to review from Net Galley.

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Inheritance by Nora Roberts is a fantastic story kicking of her Lost Bride trilogy. I really enjoyed the story and can’t wait to see where the next one takes us.

I have to admit that I’m a big Nora Roberts fan. Inheritance is another hit for her. It is the first book in The Lost Bride trilogy and the story is off to a great start. It begins with Sonya, the main character, completely changing her life and starting fresh in a wonderful gothic mansion which was a totally surprising inheritance from an uncle she didn’t know she had. The characters are well rounded and very relatable. Cleo, Sonya’s best friend, is always there for her and loves everything spooky and witchy. Everyone needs a friend like her in their corner. Trey, the love interest, is a sexy lawyer who isn’t intimidated by a strong woman and let’s not forget Yoda the adorable dog. The story is about strong friendships and familial bonds that go back generations. It is a romance, thriller with the paranormal as a bonus.
The cliffhanger at the end has left me eagerly anticipating the second book in the series.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC audiobook and this is an honest review

This was an entertaining story about a young woman who inherits a Victorian manor situated on the Maine coast. The timing is right and she leaves Boston for a possible new life in Maine. What she didn’t expect is how grand the home is – and that it comes with ghosts! Like I said, an entertaining read. If spooky stories, a Maine setting, and characters who are far more brave than me strike a chord with you I recommend reading this novel. Because of the exciting finish to this first in the series, book two can’t come fast enough.

As usual, Brittany Pressley delivered a fine performance with the audiobook. Her nuanced narration made it easy to distinguish between female and male characters. An added treat was the author’s note read by Nora Roberts.

Inheritance
The Lost Bride Trilogy, Book 1
by Nora Roberts
Narrated by Brittany Pressley; Nora Roberts

Rating: 4.8/5.0
I've always loved Nora Roberts. Inheritance is no exception. Book 1, the Lost Bride, lays the story of the Poole brides and their tragic ends out fantastically. Sonya MacTavish all of the sudden finds herself with a large inheritance from on uncle that she never knew existed. One of the caveats to the inheritance is that she must live in his home for three years. So what does she do? Well, coming hot off the end of her engagement, she decides that she has nothing to lose and everything to gain. Once she moves in, she meets some friendly faces, both living and dead. She also meets a nasty ghost who seems determined to scare her off. I don't want to ruin the story, but it draws you in and doesn't let go. With characters that you fall in love with and root for, this is a trilogy that I'm excited to finish.

Not that this story does end on a cliffhanger, so you will want to continue on to the next book. If you're already a Nora Robert's fan, this won't bother you at all. Also, the narration was great and really brought depth and life to the characters.

Thank you NetGalley, Ms. Roberts and MacMillanAudio for the chance to listen to and review this ARC!

My Review
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This book releases.
November 21st 2023

I have always been a Robert's fan, Just added this book to my collection..

Soyna McTavish,
Finds her soon to be husband in a position she thought she would never find. Then she finds she's inherited something that will change everything. Along with that, a few extras that. Well, most wouldn't like, but sonya gets used to it. Because when things go bump in the night, Well it makes you wonder.

This was a terrific story. As I said, i've always been a robert's fan. Since the 80s

What I loved most about this book. Was every time a Pacific thing was mentioned. Music played that fit the scene. And once a song played Good golly miss molly. Totally loved that part.. Made me chuckle.

I truly love this story. And I'll be honest. I haven't read one for a little while but amazing. I will say this story was absolutely amazing.

Thank you net gallery. For this copy.
All thoughts are my own.
Absolutely loved this Book.

I’ve gone back and forth on how to rate this book. It’s the first book in a trilogy, so naturally there should be some amount of cliffhanger at the end, but this was more like ALL cliffhanger, with no resolution to speak of- which meant what had been a great story up until that point just felt completely unfinished. And now I have to wait an indeterminate amount of time to continue reading.

That said, I did love these well-drawn characters - especially Sonya and Cleo. Their friendship is the real star of the show here. I’m also curious where the ghostly mystery element to the story shall take us. I guess we’ll just have to stay tuned….

Brittany Pressley did an excellent job narrating the audiobook.

Thank you Nora Roberts, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for providing this ARC for review consideration. All opinions expressed are my own.

Inheritance is the first book in The Lost Bride Trilogy series by Nora Roberts. The main character, Sonia McTavish, is a successful graphic designer from Boston who suffered a devastating betrayal which caused her to cancel her wedding. After leaving her job to start her own graphic design business, she receives an unexpected inheritance from her deceased father’s twin brother, a brother he didn’t know existed. The estate is a spectacular cliff side Victorian Manor overlooking the ocean in Maine. Before Sonia can fully claim the inheritance, the will stipulates that she must live in the manor for three years.

This is an engaging modern day gothic story with paranormal elements, a malevolent witch, the legend of murdered brides, and a family curse. The manor was the scene of the murders of seven young brides killed on their wedding day spanning over two centuries. It is obviously haunted, with strange things happening without logical explanation. The main character is a practical woman but eventually accepts that the manor was haunted and sets out to uncover the mystery of the lost brides.

The story goes back and forth between the past and the present giving a glimpse of the events leading to the present day. I love the characters, the friendship between Sonia, Cleo and Trey, the love interest. The antics of the ghost were quite humorous. The books do end in a cliff hanger, and I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
The audio book narration by Brittany Pressley was terrific and was a pleasure to listen to. She did an amazing job of bringing the characters and story to life. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a paranormal mystery with a little romance thrown in.

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an advanced copy of this audio-book in exchange for an honest review.

I am a huge Nora Roberts fan and this book did not disappoint. This is a combination romance and paranormal story. I loved the story and the characters. I received an advanced audiobook copy from NetGalley and managed to listen to the book in its entirety in a little over a week. I am excited about the cliffhanger and can’t wait to see where it takes us in the second book!