Inheritance by Nora Roberts is the first in the Lost Brides Trilogy. I cannot wait for the next book! We’ve got a beautiful seaside mansion and a curse that affects the first born bride of each generation. Combine that with a sizzling romance, cute pups and small-town charm and you’ve got the makings for a perfect book date. Grab your hot cocoa and curl up with Inheritance.
by Nora Roberts
Series: The Lost Bride Trilogy #1
Genres: Paranormal Romance
Source: Publisher
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Inheritance is the first in The Lost Bride Trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts—a tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations.
1806: Astrid Poole sits in her bridal clothes, overwhelmed with happiness. But before her marriage can be consummated, she is murdered, and the circle of gold torn from her finger. Her last words are a promise to Collin never to leave him…
Graphic designer Sonya MacTavish is stunned to learn that her late father had a twin he never knew about—and that her newly discovered uncle, Collin Poole, has left her almost everything he owned, including a majestic Victorian house on the Maine coast, which the will stipulates she must live in it for at least three years. Her engagement recently broken, she sets off to find out why the boys were separated at birth—and why it was all kept secret until a genealogy website brought it to light.
Trey, the young lawyer who greets her at the sprawling clifftop manor, notes Sonya’s unease—and acknowledges that yes, the place is haunted…but just a little. Sure enough, Sonya finds objects moved and music playing out of nowhere. She sees a painting by her father inexplicably hanging in her deceased uncle’s office, and a portrait of a woman named Astrid, whom the lawyer refers to as “the first lost bride.” It’s becoming clear that Sonya has inherited far more than a house. She has inherited a centuries-old curse, and a puzzle to be solved if there is any hope of breaking it…
I absolutely love curling up with Roberts’s paranormal trilogies. While her books follow a formula, she brings fresh stories and new couples to hook me every time. In Inheritance we meet Boston graphic designer, Sonya MacTavish, whose world turns upside down and sideways again. I will let you discover what happens to her, because things get better when she learns her late father had a twin and he’s left her a Victorian house on the Maine coast! Why doesn’t this happen to me?
Of course, there are rules. She needs to live in residence for at least three years, but the estate is well provided for. Did I mention the house is haunted? I loved the mansion and all that we discovered inside. Well, all but what is on the third floor creating a fuss.
The suspenseful story about the Poole Bride curse, and the haunting happens alone, made me giddy and eager to read more. Then we have a dashing lawyer and his a loveable dog, a charming coastal town and a bestie who will pick up and move with you. The ghosts…. Let me tell you I need a few of them to pack their bags and come here. I promise to treat them well.
I loved the story from beginning to end and cannot wait to see how Sonya and her friends will break the curse. Of course, Roberts left off with a cliffhanger that has me counting the days until next November.
Fans of paranormal romance, ghosts, curses and swoon-worthy good guy romances will want to scoop this up. Seriously, grab some hot cocoa, start a fire and enjoy!
The first in the Lost Brides Trilogy, Inheritance by Nora Roberts, delivered a haunted mansion, a curse and romance that will delight readers. #NewRelease #bookreview Share on XAbout Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts is the number-one New York Times–bestselling author of Whiskey Beach, The Witness, Chasing Fire, and The Search, among other titles. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series, written under the pen name J. D. Robb. There are more than 400 million copies of her novels in print.
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Katherine
My family has seriously disappointed me. Not once has a secret relative left me a haunted house! I loved this one too and can’t wait for the next book!
Kimberly
Right, I mean my bags are packed and I keep waiting…..
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
It’s such a pretty cover! I’ve only read one of Roberts’ books, but didn’t get the second one in the series, so now I’ve just kind of lost interest in it.
Kimberly
Most of her books are trilogies. This is book one in her newest. Thankfully they are almost always available at the library.
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
I’m currently listening to and loving this! Happy to see you loved it, too!
Kimberly
I just read your review. I cannot wait for the next one!
DEBBIE HAUPT
I loved it too!
Kimberly
Yay. That makes me happy 🙂
Carole @ Carole's Random Life
This sounds so good! I am definitely going to have to try to pick up a copy for myself.
Kimberly
Ooo I hope you do!
Ethan
My mom reads just about every Roberts book that comes out. I’ll have to see if she’s had a chance to read this one yet!
Kimberly
Mine too. I usually send her the new one each Christmas.
Anne - Books of My Heart
It seems to be a big hit. Robin reviewed it today too. I’ll probably read it sometime.
Kimberly
Robin and I like a lot of the same books.
Melike
I am so excited! Preordered my copy!
Kimberly
YAY. I hope it arrives tomorrow!
Maureen @ Maureen's Books
This book sounds amazing. I love Nora Roberts her writing, but haven’t read her book in ages. I definitely need to add this one to my TBR.
Kimberly
I hope you pick it up!