The Mirror picks up where Inheritance left off (with a cliffhanger). Readers will want to read Inheritance first.

Sonya and her best friend Cleo live in a remarkable cliffside home in Maine. The same spirits encountered in the first book continue to haunt them as they try to solve the mystery of what’s keeping the spirits in the confines of the home. They’d like to free them but that’s easier said than done.

As in any Nora Roberts book I’ve read there are primary female characters who are the epitome of girl power and the men who gravitate to them – enjoyable and not at all eye roll-inducing. I liked the secondary spirit characters most of whom made me laugh as they displayed their unique and helpful gifts. I look forward to seeing them all again in the next book.

This book was weird. I mean it's fantasy but some was super far-fetched. Anyway, I also hated the ending. It wasn't a cliff hanger...it was just a hard stop.

The Mirror is the second book in Nora Roberts The Lost Bride Trilogy picking up where the first book The Inheritance left off. For all those on pins and needles waiting for this book to arrive, you will not be disappointed. If you’ve heard about this latest book, I highly recommend you go back and read The Inheritance to truly enjoy the second book. It will be worth your time. The story is fast paced and hard to put down. Sonya MacTavish and her friend Cleo have settled into the Maine mansion Sonya inherited from an uncle she never knew existed. Their lives are full, setting up their home, working, enjoying the company of their friends Trey and Owen, along with helpful ghosts. Not to mention the ghost of Sonya’s great grandmother Clover and her musical playlists and the antics of their pet menagerie.

However, it is the paranormal that brings suspense and intrigue to the story. Sonya’s dreams and the appearing mirror she can step through to the past appear frequently, providing more clues about the family curse. She learns about the deaths of each of the 7 brides who died in the mansion on their wedding day with their wedding rings stolen by the ghost Dobbs who haunts the mansion but dies every night. Where are the rings? How do they deal with Dobbs, end the curse, let the ghosts sleep and all find peace.. Nora Roberts for the win once again and now I will impatiently wait for the final book in the trilogy. I thank St Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the honor of reading this ARC. Nora Roberts does it again with another fantastic story and Now I impatiently await the final book of the trilogy. A big thank you to St Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the honor of reading this ARC.

Great new book in The Lost Bride Mansion trilogy! Nora Roberts proves again that she is the master of the suspense-filled trilogy with The MIRROR. As Sonya McTavish settles into life at the historic Poole mansion with her best friend Cleo, she's continues to build her new business creating marketing programs for her growing list of clients. She also focuses on solving the eerie mystery of the venerable Victorian mansion and dedicates herself to evicting the evil spirit whose curse holds the family home in its thrall. Embracing her new life and the family she never knew but has come to treasure, Sonya boldly engages the evil spirit that has controlled her ancestral home for centuries. In true Roberts' style, the second of the three novels moves the story forward, offering insights into Sonya, her love for Trey, her strong friendship with Cleo and her newfound friends and family in the small town on the coast of Maine. The finale is one of the best cliffhangers I've ever read. Highly recommended for Nora Roberts' fans and any other readers who love a good novel filled with friendship, love and the menace of a spine-chilling spirit.

I loved The Mirror by Nora Roberts! All of her books, but especially her trilogies, always fall into my favorite books of the year and this book didn't disappoint. This is the second book in the trilogy and was a continuation of the story that Roberts created last year. We continue learning more about Hester Dobbs while those living in the house seek to end her terror, once and for all. Sonya and Owen, being direct decedents, have the true "insider" look into what occurred with each of the rings that were taken from the brides. We also have the simmering romances building (or not so simmering!) which Roberts is a master in crafting the slow burn! I loved everything about this book and can't wait for the finale of this tale. Thank you for NetGalley and the publisher for an advance review copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This series is a wonderful story. I warn others - its a true series. The first ended on a cliffhanger and this picked up where it left off so I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who hasn't read the first in the series. The plot and pacing are perfect. I love the descriptions of the manor. Roberts has another winning series here and noe I'm stuck waiting for #3!

Oof, well, I think I'm done with this series and with this author, which makes me so sad. I credit Nora Roberts with kindling my love of reading and will always think of her with fondness, but in more recent years, her books have left me so underwhelmed and disappointed. This book is no exception.

After reading Inheritance, which had me intrigued by the storyline but annoyed with the choppy dialogue and weird pacing, I was interested enough to request the ARC for this one, which is the second in her latest trilogy. The pacing wasn't weird this time, just slow. Achingly, boringly slow. The choppy dialogue remained and continued to annoy me.

The perfection emulated in the relationships between Sonya and Cleo, Sonya and Trey, and Cleo and Owen felt too perfect and trite, and again, boring. There isn't even any spice to make it interesting. One scene maybe and everything else is just alluding to spice. There was no conflict there and since the plot didn't move forward much, this had me so close to DNFing this book because what's the point? Sonya and Trey could at least have had words over his use of the nickname "cutie." To quote my teenager: cringe.

Speaking of the plot, it was completely redundant in- and outside of itself. If you read the first book, you've read this one too. If your mind drifted through something while reading this one, don't worry, they repeat it in a page or two. We did at least get to meet Cleo's grandmother in this book, though even that was underwhelming. The most emotional I got with this book was when Sonya's mom talked to Clover.

So, this book was definitely not for me and I won't be reading the third, not even to see how it all ends.

This is the second book in a series and they need to be read in order. This book is full of suspense, romance and has a paranormal aspect. The action in the book starts from the first page nd doesn’t let up. I have loved both books, my only criticism is I have to wait another year for the final book in the series. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Thank you for allowing me to read this book as an ARC.
I was so excited for this book to finally come out this year.. I loved the first book in the series and couldn't wait ro get my hands on the 2nd part. I also loved this one even though I felt that not as much happened as in the first one. The characters and protagonist developed much further which was great to see; and I was happy to see that the characters remained the same instead of throwing a ton of new ones into the mix. The storyline was well thought out and built upon the recent happenings, not leaving the story to imagination.
I am already excited for the 3rd book in this trilogy.. This one was a 4 🌟 read for me!

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An old, haunted house with history, a curse, and spirit occupants

The Mirror, book two in the Lost Bride Trilogy, is a tale of a family haunted for generations by a curse on its brides. As with book one, Inheritance, this is a fabulous novel which I was sucked into right away. My review remains the same - Part mystery, part ghost story, part romance. The characters are well written and multi-dimensional; I was captivated by all of them – the real people, the ghosts; even the Manor is a character. I loved the plot. I loved the relationships that have been created and are growing, friendships and romance. I loved the strong female lead with her strength, independence, and growth. I love the welcoming of the town. This is a trilogy with a continuing storyline. Book One – Inheritance should be read first. So very well done!

This is the second installment of the series and it picks up right where the first one left off. I listened to the first one and then listened and read this one. I love Nora Roberts books and her writing style. The stories are always very good and interesting. The characters really come alive on the page.

This is a great series about a haunted manor and the stories of the ghosts and people who live there. I love the descriptions of the manor and the locations that this story takes place. You get the sense that you are really there living it with the characters. There are many suspenseful moments throughout the book. The ending does a great job of leaving you hanging on for the next one.

My only criticism is that this book felt like a "filler" - don't get me wrong - it was still good, but I felt like it lacked its own climax or major event. It seemed to me like this book was more of bridge between the first and third and that there were a lot of little things happening throughout but no overall big event of this book alone. It could very well have been the first 1/2 of the third book and not an independent. I am looking forward to reading the final book of the trilogy!

The Mirror and the ghosts within the manor continue to cause fear, mystery and even happiness for the current occupants. Sonya continues to navigate the mystery she is convinced she is supposed to solve to be rid of the most evil spirit in the house.

I love the ongoing story of past coming back to the present! I can't wait for the final book in this trilogy!

The Mirror picks up where The Inheritance left off. Sonya and Owen go through the mirror to see past events as if they were there when it happened.
Going through the mirror occurs multiple times. Each time fleshes out the history of the Poole family and the curse enacted by Hester Dobbs.
We really get a chance to know Sonya, Cleo, Trey and Owen. I enjoy the life they bring to Poole manor.
I enjoyed the narration.
This book really can’t act as a stand-alone because the events are intertwined and only faintly revisited in The Mirror.
I subtracted one star for more profanity than really seemed warranted. Content warning also includes sex and descriptions of violent deaths.
I am enjoying the Lost Bride stories. The characters have come alive. Note: the book ends on a cliffhanger. Hopefully, they will find a way to end the curse in book 3.
Thanks to Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press and MacMillan Audio for livening up my days with a new Nora Roberts story.

3.5 stars
After completing the second book in Nora Roberts' Lost Bride Trilogy series, I found it to be an engaging read overall, though I would rate it 3.5 stars. The Inheritance, the first book in the Lost Bride Trilogy, captivated me with its suspenseful plot and endearing characters. However, The Mirror, the second installment, seemed to dwell excessively on mundane activities, such as Sonya and Cleo’s daily work schedule and break times, detracting from the story's overall pace.

I appreciated the presence of the charming dogs Yoda, Mookie, and Jones and Cleo’s rescue kitten, Pye. Sonya’s past-generation Poole family members' detailed backstories and the revelation of the curse's origins added depth to the narrative.

However, I was somewhat disappointed by the lack of progression in the main storyline involving the cursed lost brides and the antagonist, Hester Dobbs. Despite her murderous history, the repetitive nature of her behaviour diminished the sense of urgency in the plot.

Despite these criticisms, I plan to continue the series and explore the story further. While the book could have been more concise, I still hold Nora Roberts' work in high regard and look forward to seeing how the series concludes. I paired my e-ARC with the ALC for an immersive reading experience, and I commend Brittany Pressley for her excellent narration.

I want to thank St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for providing the e-ARC and ALC for review purposes. My opinions are entirely my own.

Picking up seamlessly from where Inheritance left off, The Mirror immediately pulls readers back into Sonya’s journey, following her as she steps through the mirror. This second installment offers further exploration of the lost brides and the core characters—Sonya, Trey, Cleo, and Owen. The dual-timeline narrative adds depth and intrigue, skillfully weaving the past and present together in a way that enhances both the mystery and emotional stakes. I was completely immersed in the continuing story and found myself even more attached to the characters. The development of their relationships and individual arcs kept me engaged from start to finish. I can't wait to see how this series will conclude in the final book!

So far this trilogy is different in writing style than I am used to from Nora, but I am here for it. This one dives right in and it took me a minute to remember where the first book had left off. But once I got into it, I liked it a lot. The setting, the house, the characters, I love all of it. And she left us with another cliffhanger. I cannot wait for the third book in this trilogy.

The Mirror, which is second in the Lost Bride Trilogy, picks up right where The Inheritance left off. I love that this is a 3 book series and each story has left me with unanswered question, that makes me look so forward to the next book! I enjoy that the author is able to blend in details from the prior story to refresh your memory, without making it feel repetitive.
I loved the characters! They were all so creatively written. The pace of this story has worked perfectly for me.
The fantasy aspect of the story is really unique, I also really enjoyed the romance and historical aspects.
I can't wait for the final installment!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the option to read early and review!

This was a great story and a great continuation in the series. I am looking forward to the third and final installment when it comes out. Thank you for allowing me to read and review this ARC

The Inheritance was my first Nora Roberts book, and immediately upon finishing it, I said it wouldn’t be my last. Luckily, the second book in the series is being released soon, and I was able to get access to this. While this is firmly a romance, there are heavy supernatural elements in the story and a mystery at its heart.

This book picks up right after the last one ends, thankfully addressing that major cliffhanger from the end of The Inheritance that had me sitting on the edge of my seat until I could get access to this one. Since about a year has passed between books, I did a quick audiobook reread of the first book to refresh myself on the story, and felt fully prepared to reimmerse myself in the world of Sonya MacTavish.

While the lost bride story is extremely gripping, I loved the characters in the story just as much. They’re characters that I’ve grown to know and love through the first book, but the connections between them deepen and change throughout this story. There’s also a continuation of the romance plot from book 1, and there’s even a new romance slowly developing over the course of this book. But I’d have to say that my favorite character in the series, so far, would have to be Clover. She’s one of those characters who we only visually see in a few scenes, but she has such a huge impact on Sonya and Cleo. I especially enjoyed her much-varied musical taste and how she could find a song to express her feelings about every situation.

The storyline is just as fantastic. While the romance plays a role throughout the series so far, it never overshadows the story and the mystery of how to break the curse. I also loved the developing romance between Cleo and her new love interest, as the two women get settled in the house. Also, the bond between Sonya and Cleo is realistic and wonderful. Their witty banter, and the way that they know each other so well reminds me of my own friendship with my college roommate, adding another layer of believability to their relationship.

I got so caught up in this story that it was the kind that I couldn’t put down, and I didn’t want to put down. However, I was torn between wanting to read fast and find out what happens, and drawing out my enjoyment of the story. Obviously, reading fast won out because I am not great with delayed gratification, and I have no regrets. Aside from the fact that I’m going to have to wait about a year for the final book, but there isn’t much I can do about that. This series would appeal to readers of romantasy, romance, fantasy, and horror-lite, as well as lovers of spooky stories, haunted houses, and spooky season reads all year round.

The Mirror picks up exactly at the point of the cliff hanger in the first book and once gain tells a great story of the house and the ghosts in it. The friendship, romances and the mystery of the ghosts make this story a page turner. I loved it.