The story of Lost Bride Manor continues with even more ghosts, secrets, and revelations.

The Mirror picks up right where The Inheritance left off with Sonya, Cleo, Trey, and Owen, along with their faithful four legged companions, working to solve the mysteries of Lost Bride Manor.

Brittany Pressley is back as the narrator for the second book and continues to voice a thrilling story that keeps getting better. Her ability to voice each character and bring out their personalities is top tier and extremely enjoyable. The story is gripping, but Pressley’s narration has made it hard to pause this one.

If you’re looking for a story with ghosts, curses, and family secrets; The Lost Brides Trilogy should be your next listen.

This series is so disappointing. The second book of the series just dragged on and on with nothing truly moving the plot forward or wrapping up any questions. The narrator was quite good, but even she couldn’t save the book.

My review is voluntary and all comments and opinions are my own.

I didn't read this book when it first came out but I'm so glad I took the chance to read (because it was Listen Now on Netgalley).

As with the first book, I love the storyline for this one as well. The progression of the relationships between all the characters is a driving force and a favorite aspect of the story for me. The mystery is also a great driving force as the characters find more facts and get closer to figuring out the mysteries of the story.

This is well written, as the last story was, and still very engaging, especially as the characters get closer to solving the pieces of the mystery.

I'm loving this story! I'm so sad that I have to wait for the last part though. I'm excited to see how they are going to get rid of the lady in black and get the rings. The narrator did a great job.

This one took me a little to get into, but it was still great! The narrator is so good! Looking forward to book 3!

Audiobook Review: The Mirror (The Lost Bride Trilogy, Book 2) by Nora Roberts
Narrated by Brittany Pressley

I received this audiobook from NetGalley and truly appreciate the opportunity to discover and read new authors and leave reviews.

This is the third book I’ve listened to by Nora Roberts, and I had to start with The Lost Bride Trilogy from the beginning before diving into The Mirror—and I must say, I’m not mad about that at all! I’ve truly enjoyed both books in this series, and now the only thing I’m upset about is having to wait for Book 3!

The Mirror continues the story of the three women—Sonya, Cleo, and Aida—living in the mysterious manor in Rhode Island, where the legend of the cursed "Lost Brides" still looms. As with the first book (Inheritance), Roberts masterfully blends elements of romance, mystery, friendship, and the supernatural. In this second installment, Cleo takes more of the spotlight as chilling new developments unfold, uncovering more about the manor’s haunted history and the long-dead brides whose spirits still linger.

Brittany Pressley once again delivers an exceptional narration. She narrated the first two books, and I truly hope she returns for the final one. Her southern accent for Cleo is charming and authentic, and her ability to shift between characters—including the eerie, emotional voices of the spirits—is so well done, you genuinely forget it’s a single narrator. Her inflection and timing draw you into every scene, from romantic tension to paranormal suspense.

I'm fully invested in this trilogy now and can't wait to find out what happens next. Will Sonya or Cleo be the eighth bride? Can the curse finally be broken? I’m eager to see how it all comes together in the final book.

The Lost Bride Trilogy is shaping up to be a perfect blend of gothic romance, sisterhood, and ghostly intrigue. If you're a fan of Nora Roberts or just discovering her like I am, this is a series worth getting hooked on. I’m now officially a Nora Roberts fan and looking forward to many more of her stories!

Highly recommended—and I’ll be counting down the days until Book 3 releases!

Second in the Lost Bride Trilogy, this picks up immediately after The Inheritance leaves off, resolving that cliffhanger but leaving many questions open at the end. This series is a true trilogy: one story across three books.

Author: Nora Roberts

Genres: Fiction/Mystery/Suspense

Rating: ⭐️

Summary: When Sonya MacTavish inherits a large old mansion on the coast of Maine, she doesn’t know it’s haunted until she begins to hear strange noises-slamming doors, music being played at night and the dreams of the past haunt her at night. However, the visions continue to return, and a mysterious mirror is connected to a dark family secret. One night, she steps through the mirror and see a bride murdered on her wedding day. This event is generational pattern, but can Sonya solve the mystery and break the curse.

Tropes and Themes: uncovering the past, dark family secrets, murder, generational curses, time travel, haunted house, family curses.

Character: N/A

Thoughts: I initially requested this because I absolutely love Nora Roberts as J.D. Robb. I realize now that I should have suspended by expectation upon attempting to engage in immersive reading. The story was very slow paced, and I really didn't hear a lot of character development. The book continued to introduce new characters in which I was not able to make a connection with anyone. It appeared that so many conversations amongst each other was very random, which moved further away from the plot than I was trying to understand. I listened and read 16% of the novel and was not intrigued at all. I was in fact, shocked because my expectations of this book was not the reality that I made for myself from reading her "In Death Series."

However, I really enjoyed the narrator, Brittany Presley. She was great and I love the tone and sarcasm in her voice to demonstrate the different characters in the novel. If I could give her five stars alone for narration, I would.

I went into this universe blind, not having read the first book. But the way this story recaptures the first book is amazing. I knew what was happening without having to go back. (It was so good, I will be going back though..)

When Sonya MacTavish inherits a Victorian mansion in Maine, she discovers the house is haunted by supernatural occurrences and begins experiencing visions of the past through her dreams. Drawn to an antique mirror that holds dark family secrets, Sonya is transported through it to witness a bride's murder on her wedding day—a tragic scene that has repeated for centuries due to an ancient curse. Now Sonya (and her friends) must solve this deadly puzzle and uncover the truth behind the curse if she hopes to break the cycle of violence that has plagued her family's history. This haunting tale is the second book in Nora Roberts' Lost Bride Trilogy, blending gothic mystery with supernatural romance.

My thoughts: This was a cozy, easy listen that made for comfortable reading, though I found myself wishing a bit more action had taken place throughout the story. While the atmospheric setting and supernatural elements were well-crafted, the pacing felt somewhat slow for my taste. Despite this, the intriguing curse and family mystery have left me eager to see how Roberts will conclude the trilogy. I'm definitely looking forward to the third and final book when it releases on November 18th, 2025.

In this second book of the seven rings trilogy we follow Sonia living in the manor and discovering more about the lost brides of the manor stories and trying to feel more at peace with living with her ghosts of the manor. We see a bond and connection forming with her and the house with everyone who has passed away in the manor. We also see her discovering more and more information about the witch who posses the 3rd floor. I also appreciate they kept the same narrator with the first book and I hope to hear her in the last book of the trilogy.

After reading Inheritance, which I rated 5 stars and absolutely adored, I was excited to begin reading The Mirror. Unlike Inheritance, though, I felt that not much happened in this book. Nevertheless, I plan to finish reading the series.

I’ve always been a fan of Nora’s. And I am absolutely loving this trilogy. I cannot wait to get the third book.
I love the ghost parts the friendships, the family dynamics !
I can’t say enough good things.
Definitely a five star read for me and I highly recommend it

I loved The Mirror! The story pulled me in right away, and the addition of new characters brought fresh energy to the series. It’s eerie, emotional, and just a great read overall. Nora Roberts continues to weave suspense and romance perfectly. I cannot wait for book three!

Nora Roberts delivers her signature blend of mystery, romance, and supernatural intrigue in The Mirror. Sonya MacTavish’s inheritance of a haunted Victorian mansion on Maine’s coast sets the stage for a captivating story filled with ghostly footsteps, haunting visions, and dark family secrets. The imagery of the old house and the mysterious mirror is vivid and atmospheric, drawing readers into a world where the past and present collide. While the premise is intriguing and Roberts’s storytelling skills shine through, the plot unfolds at a steady pace that might feel a bit slow for those expecting more adrenaline or surprises. The characters are engaging, but some of the supernatural elements felt predictable, and the resolution was somewhat conventional. Still, fans of Roberts’s romantic suspense and ghostly tales will find plenty to enjoy here. A solid read that offers chills and romance in equal measure — three stars.

I hate to say this, but it just didn’t have that same magic I usually feel reading Nora’s books :\. I love her trilogies, but this one had a definite filler feel. I get that she has started to deviate away from her trilogy formula of three couples with one couple per book, but unlike in Chronicles of the One, I felt like this needed it. Owen and Cleo do get together, but it’s completely off page and I didn’t even register it was happening until another character commented on it. I want to know them better!! And while we got more flashback stories of the lost brides, the plot of taking out Hester Dobbs didn’t seem to move forward at all, and then it just ended. I’ll get the third because I want to know how it ends, hoping it picks up!

The audio was very well done, I like the extra drama that it adds and the book was very easy to follow along with.

Umm...if you liked the first one this will work for you, but, be warned, there really isn't material development. Everyone still wildly privileged and fine with this haunting situation? Yes? Okay, great. Moving on.

Thank you for the advanced reader copy from Netgalley!
This was my first Nora Roberts book and I really am liking this series. I received the first two books as I've answered your copies and I'm liking the romance ghost story. I'm looking forward to the third book and to check out more by her.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the audiobook copy of The Mirror in exchange for an honest review ahead of the release of the third book in The Lost Bride Trilogy.

I’ve finished the second audiobook immediately on the tails of the first book, Inheritance. While the storyline for this series has so much potential, I can’t help but be frustrated because I feel like this series is moving so incredibly slow, never really progressing anywhere. These books are long, just shy of 500 pages in most cases, and yet I feel like so much of the storyline is filler and fluff. I really want to dive into the story of the witch and the fallen brides. Our main character has made zero process on how to break the curse and we are at the last book. Call me impatient, but I just want to get down to the heart of the issue already! Enough side stepping the issue and I’m over all the excessive filler. As I stated above, this book has all the makings of a great story: paranormal activity, friendly ghosts, haunted mansion, wicked witch, new found romance, coastal scenery, where could you go wrong here?

I’m really hoping the third book packs a punch because there’s so much left to unravel here from the main story and I’m rather tired of all the filler material. The third and final book in the series is releasing in November so I pray we finally get the closer we’ve all been waiting for and some serious answers come to light.

I am in love with this series. I am not normally into paranormal elements, but this story drew me in and kept me riveted. The characters were awesome, and the suspenseful story was captivating. I can’t wait to see how this trilogy ends. The narrator did a great job too.