Sonya MacTavish is happy in her job and engaged to be married–until she walks in on her fiance and her cousin having sex in her bed. As her life’s plans are in an uproar, she is hit with another bombshell. Her late father, who was adopted, had a twin, and that twin has left Sonya a gorgeous estate in Maine. The only stipulation is that she has to live there for three years. Sonya ultimately decides to move to the estate and start over her life and her career. But the house has a history of “lost brides” and many ghostly inhabitants. And at least one of them does not want Sonya there.
This was just a wonderful reading experience. The characters and the story drew me in right away. I was immediately transported to this haunted mansion and caught up in the legend of the lost brides. The spirits, some of them fun-loving and one of them definitely not, make this book unique. The distinct personalities of al the spirits are so well portrayed. My only slight critique is that the book ends on a cliffhanger. I hope Book 2 comes out soon because I want to read more of this story!
Nora Roberts has hit a home run with this one, and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys magical realism.
I received a free copy of this book from St. Martin’s Press via Netgalley. My review is voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own.
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This sounds like a great book, Bonnie! Great premise! (I received notification for this one:)
That’s good. WordPress has really been acting up lately.
Excellent review, Bonnie.
I love the sound of this, Bonnie.
I love magical realism.
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