Inheritance: The Lost Bride Trilogy, Book 1

RATING: 4.5 out of 5 Stars (Rounded up) INHERITANCE (The Lost Bride Trilogy Book #1) by Nora Roberts is a wonderful ghost story that pulls you in immediately. The problem for my review is defining it. It is not a straight romance because you do not get the HEA in this book, but you do get a contemporary romance subplot and there are plenty of love stories told throughout the discovery of the family’s history. It is a historical suspense/thriller as well as a contemporary suspense/thriller. It also can be considered women’s fiction with the strong friendship between the main female characters and prominent secondary female characters. This story is all of the above. Like every one of Nora Roberts books I have read, the characters all come to life and are memorable. Her storytelling and pacing are always engaging, and I find I always finish her books in only one or two sittings which is what happened with this book. This book has a lot of character development necessary to bring the lost brides to life and set up the background for the mystery/suspense plot. The only reason I did not give it a full 5-star rating (4.5 gets rounded up on the review sites anyway) is because it ends on a giant cliffhanger…and I do mean giant. This is a personal pet peeve for me and yes, I do realize it is a trilogy, but there is not even a partial wrap-up. And then, the next book in the trilogy does not come out for ten more months. Not one, but ten! AAGH! The setting is a gothic historical Victorian mansion called Lost Brides Manor in small town Maine which has a ghost maid who cleans everything and one of the brides communicates with a wonderful playlist of songs for every occasion that always left me laughing. The witch ghost is menacing, and I am looking forward to her being banished. Since Sonya is a graphic designer and Cleo is an illustrator, both can work from the mansion, and it is through their jobs that they meet and interact with the town’s business owners and occupants. The dog that Sonya rescues, and the dogs of the male main characters, Trey and Owen are a great addition for a dog lover like me. I do highly recommend this multi-generational family mystery/suspense/thriller with paranormal/supernatural ghosts, strong female characters, and developing romances even though it is killing me to wait for the next two books in the trilogy.

I love Nora Roberts books, and this one didn’t let me down. I have already started on the second book to the series! She keeps you pulled in from the first couple of pages. Had trouble putting this book down. This book has very relatable characters, a great storyline, and it keeps you wanting to turn the pages. I have always imagined what it would be like to pick up and start a brand new life somewhere, without the curse of course. This book (along with a lot of her others) portrays that exact scenario, but also gives you a very intriguing story. I highly recommend! Also I ordered this book from Amazon, and it came in two days (exactly when it said it would), and it is was not damaged at all.

This book ends on a cliffhanger. I found that out so I waited to read it after the other two books were released. I've just finished this book and I'll start the next right away. I love Nora's books. Always great characters, humor, romance, mystery. This one has paranormal elements which I'm enjoying. Sonya inherits a huge manor from an uncle she knew nothing about, her father's twin. Her father had been adopted shortly after birth. He passed away before this book started and knew nothing about his birth family. The manor is haunted by many people who died there. There is one very evil ghost who caused the death of several brides on their wedding day. Sonya and her friend, Cleo, plus Trey and Owen are determined to find the wedding rings the evil ghost stole and end her existence.

An addictive, gothic romance and paranormal mystery all in one! I absolutely loved the start of this new trilogy! Inheritance is the first in The Lost Bride trilogy and is a atmospheric story following Sonya who inherits a sprawling, gothic manor in a small town from an uncle that she never knew existed. Needing to learn more about her extended family and desperately craving a change of pace, Sonya follows her intuition to the historic family home in coastal Maine. Sonya quickly comes to realize that she is not the only occupant of Poole Manor and not everyone wants her there. The background of the manor ghosts is heartbreaking but capitating. All of the characters are well developed and the atmosphere is pure magic! In my humble opinion, Nora Roberts is one of the best story tellers that is able to successfully provide nearly everything in a story that a reader could want- suspense, atmosphere, magic, romance, epic friendships, and beautiful family/found family relationships- and this story proves that once again! I loved that ending wasn't a typical NR trilogy ending. It was unexpected and definitely left me wanting to read the next installment!

Kept me engaged. Couldn't put the book down. Can't wait for the sequel. The story telling is fascinating and make you feel you're watching a movie.

Loved the first story and the characters! Nora Robert’s has such a way of drawing you in and falling in love with the people in the story. Can’t wait to read the second book in the series!

The book has a slow flow.

Nora Roberts introduces her readers to several generations of a family - the Poole's - and their splendid manor. There love must be found, a curse must be broken and both the ghosts and the living will find love and Peace. So read for yourself and let yourself be charmed and taken into a fascinating story

No es el estilo que siempre usa Norah Roberts.Es ciencia ficcion.

No, no, no, no, Nora you can't do this to us. I was captivated, enchanted, and couldn't put the book down. And now we have to wait for the next book.

Waiting for part 2