I was so excited for this one and squealed when I got the email to read it. Nora Roberts is one of my favorite authors and I feel like this series will have a special place in my heart as book 1 was the last book I read before my son was born. It was honestly the perfect thing I needed both this year and last.

I loved being back in Maine and Lost Bride Manor. I’m obsessed with these characters and how they all just really get each other. The first book definitely ended on a cliffhanger and I was dying to find out what happens next! And of course, this one also ended on a cliffhanger so I’m (im)patiently waiting for the last book in this series.

If you’re into paranormal romance and haunted houses, definitely check out this series! Book 1 is already out and this one comes out in November! Thank you to netgalley, the publisher and the author for my early copy. All thoughts are my own.

The Mirror was the second book in the Bride series by Nora Roberts. It was a good read, however it took me a while to get into, as I had to vrecall the previous book. A suggestion would be to have a short synopsis of book one to help the reader recall the premise of the book. Once recall kicked in I thoroughly enjoyed the story and got wrapped up in it.. I am eagerly awaiting the third installment .

Thanks to NetGalley for providing an ARC. All opinions are my own. Nora Roberts is a compelling writer whether writing under her own name or as JD Robb. This is the second book of the Lost Brides Trilogy; it somewhat recaps a bit of the storyline from the first book and the romance between the protagonist and Trey deepens, as well as the romance between Cleo and Owen. The witch Hannah Dobbs haunting the castle continues to plague them while more backstory and portraits of the 7 murdered brides of the Poole family continue to resurface..

Inheritance left me hanging in the worst way, but The Mirror picks up right where it left off and continues this gripping story. I love getting to go back in time and experience the bride's stories and all of the ghostly activity in the manor house, friendly and frightening! Both Sonya and Cleo's careers and romances move forward in book two and you get a deeper understanding of the Poole family and its curse. I am loving this series! Book three, I am waiting with bated breath!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for access to this arc.

“The Mirror” by Nora Roberts is book 2 in “The Lost Bride Trilogy. This book picks up exactly where “the Inheritance” leaves off without much explanation of the previous book so I encourage everyone to read book one first as this definitely is not a stand alone!
While our heroine continues her life in her new community and along with her best friend who lives with her, they continue to fight the dominant malevolent spirit who occupies her haunted mansion. They are committed to fight the evil presence and break the curse of the many generations of deaths of her former family members that took place around each of their weddings.
Ultimately, this book fills out the story of the 7 brides but it lacked a lot of the tension that kept me glued to book one. The ghosts are friendly, helpful and entertaining. The scenes that take us back in time as witnesses are cozy. I was hoping for more fear and danger, but I am suspiciously hopeful our incredibly gifted author is setting the stage for a stunning book 3!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I knew this one was going to be a good one!! Nora didn't disappoint at all!! It's more than good, it's Great!! Seven is a powerful number and Sonya and crew are finding out that learning of the seven, Seven Brides, Seven rings, is a really wild ride. Sonya was told early on that the manor she inherited was haunted, now she, along with her love interest, Trey, her best friend, Cleo and her cousin Owen, along with some lovable canine and one laid-back cat, is learning there is more to the banging, door slamming and bell ringing. Say hello to Hester, well better know as Dobbs, also better known as the wicked witch. Boy, does Dobbs keep the crew on their toes, but not to be outdone, the magical mirror comes around often to add to the mystery of The Manor. Want to join in on the fun? Hope you do and I can hardly wait to see how this one ends. Five stars, not enough, but the best I can do!! Highly recommend!!

Book #2 in the series, just as good as book #1! Dobbs scares the beejezus out of me, but all the other ghostly characters seem so kind. It must be nice having a ghost who waters your flowers and does your dishes! Aside from that, the premise of the book continued on well, and leads right into what will be Book #3 whenever it comes out. Another hit!

Ahhh she nails it again. Another amazing story at the Lost Bride Manor. We now have heard how all 7 brides died, and more about the amazing lives Sonya and Cleo have made for themselves at the manor. I love the addition of the cat to the family, and the return of the evil ex. I truly cannot wait to see how she ties this all together. Is the ex related to Hobbs?!

Book 2 in The Lost Bride Trilogy was just as good as the 1st. I loved finding out that Owen is in the mix for good. He’s great with Cleo. The back story of all the brides now lends to seeing how Sonya will be the rings back. Absolutely cannot wait for book 3. Thank you for the ARC NetGalley and St Martins Publishing Group

As a Nora Roberts junkie, I was so very honored and thrilled to be awarded this ARC. I loved the first The Lost Bride book(The Inheritance ) and could not wait to read the second. I am very happy to say the book was so good. I love the story line and cast of characters (especially the pets, ghosts, and house). The only thing I don’t like about this book, is that it I will have to wait so long for book 3.
If you love a suspenseful story with a side order of romance and fun characters, you should check this series out.
Netgalley and the publishers, you so very much this ARC.
Pub date: Nov. 19, 2024

I absolutely love all of Nora Roberts books, so I knew I would like this new book as well. The Mirror is the second book in the Lost Bride Trilogy and I really enjoyed reading it, couldn’t put it down. I loved all the main characters that we first met in the the first book. This book had everything a, witch, friendly ghosts and a little romance and I can’t wait for the final book in this trilogy to see how it all gets resolved. Thank you Netgalley for this arc.

Thanks to Net Galley for giving me the opportunity to read this book. It took me awhile to get into it but once I did I didn't want to stop reading. Sometimes the dialogue was a little hard to follow as to who said what and I had to go back and read a paragraph or two to understand. I loved the progression of the relationships between Sonia, Trey, Cleo and Owen and more family. I not usually one for ghosts but this works well. I enjoyed how they all embraced the good ghosts and stuck it to "Dobbs". Descriptions of things were so vivid I could picture every detail in my mind. Looking forward to the last book

After finishing Inheritance, I was so glad that I had a copy of The Mirror to jump right into. Sonya, Cleo, Trey, and Owen continue their quest to embrace the supernatural occupiers of the List Bride Manor and fight for any information that will help them get rid of the Entity that lives in the Gold Room. While there wasn’t a lot of resolution in the story, we continue to get information about the seven brides, as well as the developing friendships between the main characters. I can’t wait for the next one!

I loved this second book in the Lost Bride Trilogy. This continues the story of Sonya who inherited a family manor and its history. The story is enthralling and creepy enough to make you stop reading it once it gets dark. I can’t wait for the last in the trilogy!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I was thrilled when the advanced reader copy of the second book in this trilogy became available for me to read and review. Nora Roberts has been a must read author for me for years, and I especially love her trilogies. The characters are always very relatable - people you could imagine being friends with. The magical realism always seems believable enough - I'm a little disappointed that Jack doesn't come and play with my pets and Molly doesn't come and clean for me (tho I certainly don't need my own Hester!) I like following along as Sonya learns more about the Pooles and each of the brides. I do occasionally have trouble keeping track of all of them and would love a family tree that I could refer to. My favorite thing about Nora Roberts books is that I can’t wait to pick them up again. I’m always excited to get back to reading them and I don’t want to put them down. That’s what makes them 5 star reads for me.

I had been anxiously awaiting the 2nd book and jumped at the change to get an early copy (thank you Net Galley!). Unfortunately, this 2nd book left a lot to be desired. It seemed to drag on quiet a bit and I kept waiting for something big to happen. The majority of the book was leading up to an event I felt sure would push the plot forward, but it did not. It was nice to spent more time with the characters, but I wanted so much more.

Receiving an uncorrected digital galley of The Mirror was a wonderful thing. I immediately started reading this book and I was caught up in the story as I was with the first book. With Nora Roberts it seems you are transplanted into another world. My only criticism is that I have to patiently wait for the last book. If you are looking for an exciting read with paranormal activity, you must try this series. I received a e-book from NetGalley in return for an unbiased opinion. Thank you NetGalley!

I devoured the first book in this trilogy. It was full of things I love: ghosts, long-lost family, a cursed manor, small town romance, visions of the past, and twins! My only complaint was that the ending felt abrupt. I definitely have the same sole complaint about this one. I want to read book three immediately! So far, The Lost Bride Trilogy flows like one long epic novel rather than three individual books. I would recommend re-reading the first book, or the end of the first book, to get back into the flow of the story.

The Mirror goes deeper into the stories of the brides and what the mirror can do. We dig deeper into the Poole family lore. I really enjoyed getting to know each one better, and how they connect with the main character, Sonia. The first romance is steady and comforting, and the second romance is in full-bloom. My wishlist for book three includes more Poole cousins, both villains getting their due, and a Ghost twins moment.

Thank you, St. Martin's Press, for providing me with an advanced reader's copy.

Well, I need the last book, now!
The Mirror picked up exactly where The Inheritance left off. I struggled at the beginning of the book, simply because there was so much explaining about facts from the previous book (I reread the first book immediately before starting The Mirror). I understand that this is done in order to allow people to read the book without having read the first one, but it was a lot of rehashing for someone that had just finished the previous book.

That being said, I devoured The Mirror! I absolutely love every character in these stories (with the exception of a certain black clad witch). I believe Clover may be my favorite, though I do like the addition of Pye. I'm a bit sad that I'll have to wait at least a year to finish this story! I'll just have to reread the first 2.

I was so happy to get the ARC of the mirror that I immediately jumped right into it!
The mirror picks up right where inheritance leaves off, settling that cliff hanger.
Relationships deepen, and new ones begin :) We get a more in depth look into the lost bride and their histories and stories. CAN NOT wait for book 3 to see how this amazing story ends.
Thank you, Netgalley, for this book!!!!