Inheritance (The Lost Bride Trilogy, #1)

by Nora Roberts

Who knew, she thought, that love could snuff out like a candle in a stiff breeze? And leave no trace. None at all.

“Erosion happens gradually.” Winter rubbed Sonya’s shoulders. “A rock’s strong, but it doesn’t notice how the water’s wearing it away.”

shouldn’t say this, but I’m going to. He won’t last here. He’s talented, and he’s savvy, but he’s shown himself to be dishonest, petty, and damn it, vindictive. He won’t last with us.”

Again and again, over and over, year by year, and bride by bride. Find the seven rings. Break the curse.

“Light always wins. Sometimes it takes way too long, but it always wins.”