Many thanks to NetGalley and especially @macmillan.audio for allowing me advanced copies of the audiobooks by Nora Robert’s #thelostbridetrilogy !!
First came #TheInheritance where we meet Sonia, a Bostonian of middle class who learns that her father had an estranged and very wealthy brother. She inherits a mansion up in Maine, and drives up there to investigate. She learns that every descendant’s bride had died on the day or night of their wedding, as a curse was laid upon the brides of the manor by a very evil and conniving witch who believed she would always be the lady of the manor. She haunts it as well, and Sonya has to suspend her disbelief when she starts seeing and hearing visions of the past.
In book 2 we get more of the backstory of the family tree, as book 1 leaves us with Sonya walking thru a mirror into visions of the past that show the deaths of the prior brides and the witch stealing the wedding rings .. she feels helpless to change the past, but anxious to learn as much as she can to be rid of this evil from the mansion. The best part of this book for me is that Sonya and other relatives and friends come to decide not to fear the hauntings, as they discover that their ancestors who died there also are present and protective. I also love the relationships that Sonya has with her boyfriend, her mother, and especially her best friend Cleo. If you could pick an ideal family (minus all the death) and ideal friends, this group would be it. They are cheerful and sweet to one another and create a wonderful home out of the mansion, and of course have wonderful artsy careers and an inheritance to assist in their new lifestyle. In The Mirror, Sonya cycles through to many visions, each one making her hate the evil ghost, leaving her more determined than ever to find a way to lift the curse and rid the house and the family of this horrible ghost! As things heat up between Sonya and her bf and Cleo and hers, it’s only a matter of time before the house needs to host a new wedding and … they have got to get rid of the evil presence first! I’m super excited to hear the next installment in this trilogy when it comes out, hopefully next summer or fall!! I absolutely loved the narration as well!!!

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC of The Mirror by Nora Roberts
This was the 2nd book in the Lost Bride Trilogy. Although I enjoyed this novel, I liked the first novel, Inheritance, more.
In this novel, The Mirror, the characters remain the same, we meet new ones, more secrets are uncovered about the house and what happened in the past
I like the description and plot that Nora uses throughout the novel. I'm looking forward to the third novel in this series.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the chance to read an early copy of The mirror by Nora Roberts. This is the 2nd book in The lost bride trilogy and I just couldn't put it down! The story begins right where Inheritance ends, and Sonya, with Cleo, Trey and Owen, learn more about the lost brides, and others who are haunting the manor, and the evil entity known as Hester Dobbs. I just loved the interactions between Sonya and Clover, getting to know the back stories of each lost bride, and of course the 3 dogs, and cat that are constantly at the manor! My only disappointment was even though the missing wedding rings were constantly talked about, they have yet to discover where they are hidden. So I am impatiently waiting for the last book in the trilogy.

I should just stop reading Nora Roberts books. I notice the same things that drive me crazy in every single one. She has established such a reputation that ratings for her books don’t feel like an accurate representation of what she’s written. And if she’s an automatic read for people I guess that’s fine. My problem was I read the first book in her Bride trilogy, and realized upon finishing it that it wasn’t like other trilogies she had written in the past that had different, but connected, protagonists. This is a series around the same characters, so, having read the first book, I felt the need to read the second book so I could work my way towards story closure. What I got was hundreds of pages of the same thing over and over again. Way too dialogue heavy, a main character whose work skills and success as a freelance web designer is so easy it’s more frightening than the malevolent ghost in the book. A main character that despite her support network has a meltdown with every said interaction with ghost. Then the group of four has to have a meal and drinks together with their pets and talk about how horrible the ghost is, while another ghost plays DJ with songs to fit the mood. Then occasionally Sonya, the main character goes through a magical mirror to see how the ghost murdered one of her ancestors. And they make very little progress on figuring out how to excommunicate the nasty witch ghost. And repeat. And repeat. And repeat. This is boring and there’s nothing that really propels the book forward. And it’s actually three books of this. Admittedly, a middle book in a trilogy is always the hardest to get through because it’s serving as a bridge between an introduction of a longer story and the final book that concludes it, but this just feels like unnecessary filler to sell an additional book to Roberts devotees. I can’t say I’m that interested in how the story ends at this point. A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Mirror by Nora Roberts is a captivating journey into a world where the past and present intertwine with haunting precision. When Sonya MacTavish inherits an eerie Victorian mansion on the Maine coast, she has no idea of the dark secrets buried within its walls. Strange footsteps, slamming doors, and ghostly music lead her to a mysterious mirror that transports her to the past, where she witnesses a bride’s tragic murder. The story is rich with suspense, family secrets, and an age-old curse that Sonya must unravel if there's any hope of breaking it.

This second installment in The Lost Bride Trilogy is packed with heartwarming moments that will make you smile, laugh, and even cry with the characters. Nora Roberts beautifully explores the power of love, sisterhood, and the strength of family bonds. Her portrayal of loyalty—be it through blood, friendships, or longstanding family ties—is truly moving. If you’re a fan of Roberts’ magical blend of romance, mystery, and supernatural elements, The Mirror will enchant you from beginning to end. It’s a must-read for anyone who appreciates strong female characters and richly woven narratives that keep you hooked.

Sonya MacTavish inherited the Poole family mansion when an uncle she only recently found out about passed away. The mansion has a tragic history involving the deaths of seven brides. One night as Sonya walks in a trance as if pulled by an invisible force, she finds a mysterious mirror in one of the rooms. Along with her newfound cousin Owen, she walks through the mirror into a time in the past. They are forced to watch one of the brides as she is murdered that night. Together with her best friend Cleo and her boyfriend Trey, Sonya and Owen must find a way to find the rings and save the lost brides.

I can not even tell you how much it shocks me to give a Nora Roberts book a 3 star review. If you have read ANY of my previous reviews, you would know that I absolutely ADORE her and her writing. (and this is from a reader that has read and reviewed EVERY single one of her 59 books in the In Death series) So....yeah...it shocked me too.

Why the rating? Well, first of all, I absolutely loved the first book in this series. It had an interesting premise, it had moments of suspense, and it had characters that were easy to like. Unfortunately, this second book felt like almost 500 pages of complete filler. Seriously, we continued to read things like, "she woke up, got dressed, went down to the kitchen, let the dogs out, started her coffee, then let the dogs back in to feed them...... " and this was non-stop. EVERY SINGLE DAY. Or, "she went back and forth trying to decide between the red pants or the blue pants" (I'm paraphrasing of course, but seriously..... come on....really?) It went into GREAT detail in the every day minutia of life.

Yes, that would be okay in the beginning to maybe set the stage, but to repeat all of this detail every single day? We were told ad nauseum about the dogs' bathroom habits. So many words spent on the dogs going out, the dogs coming in, the dogs being fed....it became almost satire.

This book was almost 500 pages and there was not really any progression on the actual main story line. There is still the great and evil ghost - Hester Dobbs - and she has killed the brides. Yet somehow, even though we learn that she can and has killed in her ghost form, the FMC's in this story do not seem to be worried about that. That was one thing that really took me out of the story.

So - will I read the third book? Of course. Like I said, I love NR and all of her stories and while this book was a miss, I still am interested enough to want to see how everything resolves itself. Many people speculated that she is so used to writing trilogies that she just wrote all the filler to fill out enough for three books. I hope that is not true because while I adore her trilogies, this book could have easily been a duology.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. The opinions above are mine and mine alone. This book will be out for publication on November 19, 2024.

The Mirror is everything I hoped for and more! As the second book in the Lost Bride Trilogy, I was so happy to have it start right where we left off at the end of book one. This really felt like I was reading the next chapter rather than a whole new book - a seamless continuation of Sonya's journey at the manor. I enjoyed the character development and learning more about Sonya and Trey and Cleo and Owen. As Sonya learns more about the past brides through being drawn to the mirror, seeing into the past, and building a connection with those living in the manor with her, the reader is able to start putting the puzzle pieces together. Nora Roberts' writing style is perfect in so many ways. The tell tale signs when Hester Dobbs was near, the chill in the air, and the music that plays on Sonya's iPad. This book was very hard to put down and now I can't wait to read book three!

Nora's trilogies are always good and this one is looking to be one of my favorites. I feel that book one set the scene and laid out the main characters, book two is giving us the details and building character relationships with each other and with the "lost brides", and has left me anxiously awaiting book three to put it all together.

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martins Press and Nora Roberts for providing an ARC in exchange for honest thoughts.

I gave this book 5 Stars

While I was completely enthralled in the second book in the Lost Bride Trilogy, I felt myself rolling my eyes a bit during some of the repetitive scenes playing out in the book. How many days were described in detail and how many meals were discussed? I guess that is part of the charm because I definitely did not hate it, but I did have to mention it.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #StMartinsPress for the book #TheMirror by #NoraRoberts. I absolutely love this series and cannot wait for the next book. Sonya is still at the manor that she inherited, the haunted one. Daily, Hester Dobbs, haunts and causes trouble for Sonya and Trey and Cleo and Owen. They all try to break the bride curse and the hold that Hester has on the house. Sonya and her cousin Owen are able to got through “the mirror” and experience the ongoing of the past. Can they break the curse and get rid of Hester?

This was a little slower than Ms. Roberts trilogies tend to be. As I read, that bothered me little bit, but upon further reflection, I enjoy that we got more of an introduction to the manor and its “guests”. I like that we learned more about the Lost Brides and got to know them and their stories a bit. I do think there could have been a bit more action/problems to overcome, but I feel like we were exploring Sonya’s new life with her and that was a unique perspective. I’m still curious about the rings and wish we would have learned a little bit about how those are connected to the curse and where they might be hidden, but I’m trying to be patient. I love all the interactions between our main characters and I especially love how things played out with Sonya’s ex. As always, I’m eagerly awaiting the final book.

This book was an average read for me , unfortunately I felt that there was a lot of repeating of patterns and we weren’t going anywhere — I really feel that book 1 and 2 could’ve been edited down to make one book, but I am invested in the story and will still read the last book, cause I want to know what happens and how it all ends. We do learn a little bit more about the seven brides and their back stories , and a little bit of plot building with regard to interactions with Dobbs ( the one haunting the house in a menacing way). I read the ebook and audiobook in tandem.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC. This is my honest review.

This book started right after the MFC goes into the mirror. The book is suspenseful and kept my interest. Sadly ai didn't finish the book by the time it expired on Netgalley. I had completely forgotten about it until some reminded me this past week. I'm only at 53% of the way through and was bummed to not finish. Either way I plan to buy the book and finish. The sex fades to black and I don't recall crud language.

Thanks Netgalley and publisher to let me finish the book. I found the second half of the book to be slow. There was so much details for each section of planning or decorating for the party. I lost interest and it took me a while yo get through the second half. The ending isn't as climatic as the first book.

I received a copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

I've waited a year for book two in the Lost Bride Trilogy and it did not disappoint. Does Nora ever disappoint though?
I love her writing and I can picture exactly what she does when writing. She is such an excellent storyteller. I did end up switching to the audio about halfway thru as I was approved for it.

Waiting another year for the final installment might just kill me - joking of course, but man.

This book series needs to be turned into a tv series!

This is the second book in the Lost Bride trilogy and picks up right where the first left off. Sonia learns what must be done to lift the curse. I love Nora Roberts and I’m a long time reader so I had to read this one. Her descriptive writing style brings you right into the story pulling you in and you can’t put it down. I love the blend of romance, ghost, and paranormal! If you like paranormal romance, you will love this, but I recommend reading book one, The Inheritance , first! Thank you, NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for the chance to read and give my honest review.

Unfortunately this whole series was a dnf for me. I really liked the premise of the story, the time travel and possible ghost story. But I am just not a fan of a lot of spice in books, which I didn't know since I never read by this author before. And I'm especially not a fan of someone catching their significant other in the act with someone else.

Unfortunately this one fell a bit flat for me. I really enjoyed the first, which was shocking because I normally don’t like haunted things. So, I was excited that I received a free ARC on NetGalley, but I don’t think this one did it for me. It was kind of just a bridge way between book 1 and 3? At least, I’m hoping we’ll get more answers in book 3, because I don’t feel like we got any in this book. I will still definitely read the third book, but this one didn’t hit my expectations.

This book is the second in the series and I strongly recommend reading "The Inheritance" first.

In this book, Sonya and her friend continue to learn more about the mansion and its other-worldly inhabitants. They are digging into the history of the family that has lived there for generations, although seven young brides have died there. Sonya is comfortable with the friendly occupants and is also getting more confidence in confronting the witch that haunts the mansion. She's also gained confidence in using the mirror when it calls to her. It's a portal into the past.

The women are building lives in Maine and are creating and expanding their careers there.

Great Nora Roberts read. This book does not conclude the story. The third book in the trilogy is still to come.

There is some language that may be objectionable to some readers, but if you've read other books by this author, it is at the same level as previous books.

I have both the e-book and the audio book. The narrator is excellent. She does voices and accents very well.

Thank you to NetGalley and Nora Roberts for allowing me to read this book in exchange for a honest review .
This is book 2 of the Lost Bride Trilogy.
Sonya has inherited a centuries old manor house in Maine from an uncle she didn’t know she had, the catch is that if she wants to cash in on the inheritance, she has to live in it first. And yes it’s haunted.
Continuing from book 1 Sonya’s best friend Cleo is still living with her and her boyfriend Trey is also still in the picture. In this book we learn more about the curse of the brides that that actually lived and got married in the house through the whim’s of a magical mirror that pop’s up in the strangest places.
A fast paced read as we see how Sonya and Cleo strike out on their own in their chosen professions, explore more of the house and its grounds and try to figure out how to break the Lost Bride’s curse.
I rate this installment 5⭐️’s and anxiously await the final book!

Such an exciting and suspenseful story. I couldn't put it down and the surprise ending left me wanting more. Love a good strong female character and Sonya and Cleo are just that.