witandsin's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
Reviewed for Wit and Sin
After her engagement ends and her career takes an unexpected turn, Sonya MacTavish is ready for a fresh start. What she doesn’t expect that to entail is an inheritance from an uncle she never knew existed. Said inheritance includes a stunning Victorian manor on the Maine coast that comes with, shall we say, unearthly residents. Seven brides were lost, one per generation. Their spirits and others are anchored to the house… Along with an evil that lurks, displeased with Sonya’s arrival. With her best friend, Cleo, beside her, and handsome lawyer Trey for support, Sonya starts to unravel the mystery of Lost Bride Manor.
Inheritance is engaging, interesting, and at times richly atmospheric. Nora Roberts has opened up her Lost Bride trilogy with an utterly addictive beginning.
Sonya was easy for me to like from the start. She takes a few hits, but she’s strong, smart, and determined. With the support of her loved ones, she gets a fresh new start when she moves to Maine. She didn’t expect to fall in love at first sight with the manor she inherited, nor the charming town nearby. She also didn’t count on her new ghostly roommates. It takes a while for Sonya to believe, but I loved learning about the ghosts and their different personalities alongside her. The son of her late uncle’s best friend, Trey Doyle has had a lifetime to become accustomed to the hauntings of the manor. Trey is sexy, kind, and supportive – how could Sonya or I resist him? He and Sonya just click from the start and though Inheritance is only the beginning of their story, I definitely can’t wait to see where Roberts takes them.
Along for the ride are Sonya’s best friend, Cleo, and Sonya’s newfound cousin, Owen. Sparks fly between the two and – as with our main couple – I’m very much looking forward to seeing where Cleo and Owen go. I enjoyed the various love stories in this book, from the love of family to that of friends to the possibilities of what’s to come and to love lost but lingering. I don’t want to say too much about the ghostly residents or the Big Bad as much of the fun of the story is learning things alongside Sonya.
Inheritance is beautiful, sad, and hopeful all at once. It’s got some creepy vibes (if you’re easily spooked like me) and a touch of gothic atmosphere. This is not a self-contained book, however; it’s the first part of a much larger story and ends with a bit of a cliffhanger. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Inheritance . It was easy for me to get caught up in the story; I loved the world and the journey Sonya and company are on so far. I cannot wait to see what happens next!
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
After her engagement ends and her career takes an unexpected turn, Sonya MacTavish is ready for a fresh start. What she doesn’t expect that to entail is an inheritance from an uncle she never knew existed. Said inheritance includes a stunning Victorian manor on the Maine coast that comes with, shall we say, unearthly residents. Seven brides were lost, one per generation. Their spirits and others are anchored to the house… Along with an evil that lurks, displeased with Sonya’s arrival. With her best friend, Cleo, beside her, and handsome lawyer Trey for support, Sonya starts to unravel the mystery of Lost Bride Manor.
Inheritance is engaging, interesting, and at times richly atmospheric. Nora Roberts has opened up her Lost Bride trilogy with an utterly addictive beginning.
Sonya was easy for me to like from the start. She takes a few hits, but she’s strong, smart, and determined. With the support of her loved ones, she gets a fresh new start when she moves to Maine. She didn’t expect to fall in love at first sight with the manor she inherited, nor the charming town nearby. She also didn’t count on her new ghostly roommates. It takes a while for Sonya to believe, but I loved learning about the ghosts and their different personalities alongside her. The son of her late uncle’s best friend, Trey Doyle has had a lifetime to become accustomed to the hauntings of the manor. Trey is sexy, kind, and supportive – how could Sonya or I resist him? He and Sonya just click from the start and though Inheritance is only the beginning of their story, I definitely can’t wait to see where Roberts takes them.
Along for the ride are Sonya’s best friend, Cleo, and Sonya’s newfound cousin, Owen. Sparks fly between the two and – as with our main couple – I’m very much looking forward to seeing where Cleo and Owen go. I enjoyed the various love stories in this book, from the love of family to that of friends to the possibilities of what’s to come and to love lost but lingering. I don’t want to say too much about the ghostly residents or the Big Bad as much of the fun of the story is learning things alongside Sonya.
Inheritance is beautiful, sad, and hopeful all at once. It’s got some creepy vibes (if you’re easily spooked like me) and a touch of gothic atmosphere. This is not a self-contained book, however; it’s the first part of a much larger story and ends with a bit of a cliffhanger. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Inheritance . It was easy for me to get caught up in the story; I loved the world and the journey Sonya and company are on so far. I cannot wait to see what happens next!
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
debra_reads_'s review
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Dear Inheritance,
Nora Roberts is the queen of a great story! I loved that you are the start of another strong series by her. I loved the way that you tied together all of the timelines and Sonya was such an interesting character. You gave me the best creepy, haunted house vibes and I cannot wait until the second boon comes out so I can see where Sonya goes as she travels into the past to discover the secret behind Lost Bride Manor.
Nora Roberts is the queen of a great story! I loved that you are the start of another strong series by her. I loved the way that you tied together all of the timelines and Sonya was such an interesting character. You gave me the best creepy, haunted house vibes and I cannot wait until the second boon comes out so I can see where Sonya goes as she travels into the past to discover the secret behind Lost Bride Manor.
laurasalwaysreading's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
trish_beautifulchaosreviews's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It's been several years since I have read a Nora Roberts novel. Oh, I have missed this a lot. Her writing pulls you in from the very beginning and the pacing is simply magnificent. She is able to mix paranormal, romance, and mystery with such a deft hand you find her world totally believable. Sonya, our heroine is a gifted artist (like a lot of Roberts' heroines--I am good with this) who has narrowly escaped a huge life mistake and inherits a manor in Maine from an unknown uncle. Of course, she decides to go. The story from there kept me enchanted and entranced as I spent the day reveling in the goodness of a Nora Roberts novel. I read this in one sitting. I regret nothing other than the fact that it ended on quite the cliffhanger, and now I have to wait and keep an eagle eye out for the next book in the series.
This reminds me of several of her other series in that our heroine is one of several found-family friends who meet up with the hero and his friends as they battle an old evil and break an old curse or evil that has haunted a place for many years. Trust me this is not a criticism, I love this about her books and I devour these stories. I swear this is my catnip. The romance is perfect, the banter is so good, and the song references are spot on. **Note** That moment when you realize you have become the age of the parents or grandparents in the book and the song references are from your teenage years 🫨🫣🥺. ** Side characters are charming and the animals are cute and add much to the book's overall feel and warmth. The mystery of the curse on the family is heartwrenchingly sad. We understand why they have to break the curse but the how is the mystery that will be answered in the next two books in the series. I cannot wait for the next one, until then I guess I am going to have to go back and read any of Nora's books I might have missed in the last couple of years and maybe re-read some others. It is worth it.
This reminds me of several of her other series in that our heroine is one of several found-family friends who meet up with the hero and his friends as they battle an old evil and break an old curse or evil that has haunted a place for many years. Trust me this is not a criticism, I love this about her books and I devour these stories. I swear this is my catnip. The romance is perfect, the banter is so good, and the song references are spot on. **Note** That moment when you realize you have become the age of the parents or grandparents in the book and the song references are from your teenage years 🫨🫣🥺. ** Side characters are charming and the animals are cute and add much to the book's overall feel and warmth. The mystery of the curse on the family is heartwrenchingly sad. We understand why they have to break the curse but the how is the mystery that will be answered in the next two books in the series. I cannot wait for the next one, until then I guess I am going to have to go back and read any of Nora's books I might have missed in the last couple of years and maybe re-read some others. It is worth it.
chrliesangel28's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
delafrate's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
A wonderful combination of community, romance, friendship, and intrigue. Nora Roberts has again crafted a story that you won’t want to put down.
#Inheritance #NetGalley
fairywyvern's review
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I received this ARC as a gift and I am so grateful. This was my first Nora Roberts read and oh what a read it was. Haunted house with some soft romance. About a 1/2 pepper worth. The story was so good I read it straight through. 200 yr old curse. 7 brides dead within a year of their wedding day. The latest generation must break the curse. This story is told so well. You can she’s an experienced author. The detail is just enough to picture the scene. I am so invested in this story. I can’t wait to finish out the series. I hope they publish quickly!
kaitlyn_thebooktasting's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nixreadsbooks's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0