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!!!!

Book 2 in the Lost Bride Trilogy is a delight, and continues to be Nora Roberts at her most enjoyable. Picking up exactly where book 1 left off, the story continues with Sonya, Cleo, Trey, Owen (and pets) learning more about the history and past inhabitants of the manor in their efforts to put an end to the Poole curse, while building relationships and community. The secondary characters in Roberts' books add so much depth to her stories, and this trilogy is no exception, with all the care and creativity we've come to expect from Roberts as she builds the characters' relationships between family (past and present), friends, community and lovers. Your only complaint will be that we are left hanging at the end and waiting another year for Book 3 to be released.

With a beautiful house, a wicked witch, a mystery to solve, and plenty of romance, the second installment of Nora Roberts Lost Bride Trilogy does not disappoint. In the first installment of the series, the main character, Sonya MacTavish, learns that she has inherited a mansion on the coast of Maine. Throughout the story, she discovers the house's history, encounters the former inhabitants, and learns to embrace her new, unusual life, all while falling in love and working to banish an evil house guest. In the second installment, The Mirror, MacTavish, her best friend, lover, and cousin, are further embroiled in a centuries-old mystery while planning a town-wide event and a professional coup. A page-turner of a story, Roberts draws her readers deeper into the narrative, leaving them anxious for more. The Lost Bride Trilogy, especially this latest novel, is well worth binge-reading to the last page.

Thank you to the publisher for an eARC of the book via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I can't believe I'm going to have to wait for at least a year in order to know how this story ends!
I'm really enjoying this trilogy from Nora Roberts and it's definitely different from her previous romance/suspense books. There's definitely romance, but that isn't the primarily focus of the book. As well, in the past, each book in a trilogy focused on a different FMC and MMC. In this trilogy, the second book is very much a continuation of the first book and told from the perspective of the same FMC, Sonya MacTavish.

In book two, Sonya, her boyfriend (Trey), her bestie and roommate (Clear), and her cousin/Trey's bestie (Owen) continue to try to figure out how to get rid of Hester Dobbs, the woman who is haunting Sonya's gorgeous house. I feel like this book helped to progress the story to learn more about who Hester was, how the curse started, and try to gain insight into how to break the curse. At the same time, Sonya continues to learn about her father's biological family, and is settling into her new life in the small Maine community, while also establishing her career as a freelance marketing/graphic design consultant.

Nora Roberts knows what she's doing, especially when it comes to paranormal world building. She is the queen of "show, don't tell" when it comes to establishing the rules of the paranormal world, how humans are involved, etc. She blends the paranormal with the 'everyday' of non-paranormal life such that they are seamlessly integrated and doesn't feel jarring at all.

I think long-time fans of La Nora will enjoy the book and will be eager for the third and final book to be released in 2025!

Fantastic sequel to The Inheritance! I adore the spirits of the house getting their own character development. I am so intrigued to know where the next installment will lead. Will all the loose ends finally be tied up? What will happen to the good spirits once the issue with Dobbs is resolved? Will they still be hanging around? I am hoping that the third book will pick up right where this one leaves us hanging!

On a more technical note, I still feel like the dialogue can be a bit cluttered at times. I have never been into listening to audio books, but I wonder if the dialogue was written with the intent of being listened to?

"Seven brides with seven rings, with blood and death their power sings. The rings on the hand make them mine, and I mistress here for all time."


This book picks up from the cliffhanger of the first book. Sonya and Owen are swept away into the past to Lisabeth's wedding in the manor. They hope to reach her before the murdering witch, Hester Dobbs, manages to gain the ring from Lisabeth's finger but they are too late in doing so. Returning to the present, Sonya and the others (alongside some friendly ghosts) must find ways to stop Hester Dobbs from gaining her wish - to become the mistress of the manor.



HOLY MOLEY! I was excited to see this book up and more excited when I finally had the chance to read it. The first book was amazing as it set up most of the manor's history and now we are having ghostly visits from the murdered brides, which is quite amazing. Hester Dobbs is a Thanos-esque character determined to remove all obstacles from her path to gain ownership of the mansion. I LOVED IT.



I am rooting for all the romances right now because I love all four main characters. Their character growth grew during the second book as well as the bond between Cleo and Sonya and these two are the type of friends I wish I had. I am envious of it.


*Disclaimer: Thank you to the author, her publishers, and Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book. The opinions of this review are mine and mine alone.

As a huge NR fan, I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to read an ARC of <i>The Mirror</i>, book two of The Lost Bride trilogy. Book two picks up immediately from where <i>The Inheritance</i> ends. As usual, it’s a completely engrossing read, filled with characters (both living and dead) that you want to get to know, to spend time with, to invite over for dinner and games or a movie. The setting, a large gorgeous manor house on the coast of Maine and the town below it also become characters you want to get to know and spend time with. Combine the winning combination of characters and setting and add in a good dose of ghosts, both good and evil, a curse that’s carried on through multiple centuries, claiming a bride every generation, and you’ve got the recipe for a winner. Much like the main characters, I laughed and I cried. The only negative? That I now have to wait over a year for the final installment in a fascinating trilogy. Once November comes, I’ll escape into the story once again, this time in audio. Before I started reading this title, I went back and listened to <i>The Inheritance</i> again. For me, a sign of a truly wonderful story and storyteller is wanting to experience the story more than once. And Nora pretty much nails that every time, in my opinion. So pick up a copy in your favorite format and dive in to a truly fantastic tale. But do yourself a favor and start with <i>The Inheritance</i> if you haven’t already experienced the joy and thrill of the beginning of the story. You won’t regret it.

I truly believe Nora Roberts is one of the easiest authors to read. Her books are well developed, fast paced. This book was particularly heart warming and creepy, not sure how you can have both, but it is. I love seeing the characters develop and look forward to the final chapter in this trilogy.

Book two of the series. The house and the witch are still driving the story more character development . You meet the seven brides. Some characters are not seen but still are known. Example the one who plays songs to match the mood.
Some plot loops are closed more hinted at. A cliff hanger at the end

'The Mirror' is the second book in Nora Roberts 'Lost Brides' trilogy, and while this was an enjoyable read, the first 1/3 of the book seemed to drag. A lot of details of the every day, all day, which left me wondering where the story was going. Once the book picked up, I really fell back into the story, and this book fills really does fill in a lot of details from the first book's storyline. I enjoyed getting to understand the cast of characters better, seeing their relationships grow, understanding the family lines better. If you enjoy stories with any element of the supernatural, this is for you. I also loved the peaceful setting of a small town in Maine. While I will say this was not my 'favorite' of NR's reads, if you read the first one, you do not want to miss 'The Mirror' as it sets everything up for the 3rd and final book (which I can't wait for!). Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC!

Imagine living in a big house with your best friend and you adopt some animals and you both have a romance with very hot, supportive, protective guys, and some really nice ghosts keep your house clean (and oops there’s an evil ghost on the third floor but when she acts up you just yell at her) and you can see yourself just creating a found family and integrating into the larger community and money is no object because your uncle you never knew left you the family house and cash. THE DREAM !

Another great read from Nora Roberts! With a deeper dive into the characters development, and nicely moving storyline, this novel doesn't suffer from the "second novel slump" that often happens to a trilogy. We learn more about the brides and the witch, and I can't wait for the final book in this series!

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC!

this is part two of a trilogy. I am really enjoying reading these books. I love the ghosts in the second book. Looking forward to the next book.

The series continued and it was so much fun slipping back into the antics of the ghosts and the romance tensions amongst the group! You know going in that this is only the second book in the trilogy and that there will be a cliffhanger but couldn't help flying through and getting closer to the end! There is definitely a cliffhanger at the end but I'm enjoying wondering how this one will be wrapped up, it doesn't seem as clear-cut as some of her other trilogies, I'll be waiting for next year! Another fantastic read from the legend herself!

Nora, Nora, Nora - write faster! I've been waiting FOREVER for this book, like the minute I finished The Inheritance. This one picks up right where it left off and invites you to be friends with Sonya and Cleo and the whole gang. I can't wait to see where this story goes. It was just as good as the first, even better because now we have a relationship with the characters. The history is unfolding bit by bit and the proverbial dots are starting to connect. No doubt book 3 is going to be even better and I can't wait!