Under Loch and Key is officially live! I loved learning all of Lachlan and Keyanna's secrets and watching them come together. This story was such a fun read and made for an awesome escape!
Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson
Keyanna “Key” MacKay is used to secrets. Raised by a single father who never divulged his past, it’s only after his death that she finds herself thrust into the world he’d always refused to speak of. With just a childhood bedtime story about a monster that saved her father’s life and the name of her estranged grandmother to go off of, Key has no idea what she’ll find in Scotland. But repeating her father’s mistakes and being rescued by a gorgeous, angry Scotsman—who thinks she’s an idiot—is definitely the last thing she expects.
Lachlan Greer has his own secrets to keep, especially from the bonnie lass he pulls to safety from the slippery shore—a lass with captivating eyes and the last name he’s been taught not to trust. He’s looking for answers as well, and Key’s presence on the grounds they both now occupy presents a real problem. It’s even more troublesome when he gets a front row seat to the lukewarm welcome Key receives from her family; the strange powers she begins to develop; and the fierce determination she brings to every obstacle in her path. Things he shouldn’t care about, and someone he definitely doesn’t find wildly attractive.
When their secrets collide, it becomes clear that Lachlan could hold the answers Keyanna is after—and that she might also be the key to uncovering his. Up against time, mystery, and a centuries old curse, they’ll quickly discover that magic might not only be in fairy tales, and that love can be a real loch-mess.
4 out of 5 stars
Under Loch and Key was such a great story and I
had so much fun reading it! This had a delightful mix of entertaining
moments with a romantic comedy vibe, blended with a bit of fantasy
and paranormal romance, plus a touch of mystery. I loved the characters and the
excellent build to learning their secrets. Everything all together had me
excited while reading.
I loved both Keyanna and Lachlan. I felt for Key as she put
herself out there to connect with her estranged family. She was strong-willed
and I loved her determination. Lachlan was fantastic. He’s grumpy and has
secrets but underneath it all, he had a big heart. Together they took verbal sparring to a
whole new level thanks to the enemies-to-lovers vibe between them, I
loved the animosity and bickering. There is a fine line between love and hate
and I was thrilled when the feelings between them bubbled over into more. When
that banter changes, it's flirty and playful, and I really enjoyed it. I loved
watching their feelings grow as they got to know each other and started
to let their guards down. There was a nice amount of heat as well. When Lachlan
releases the beast so to speak, holy wow!
I was excited when Keyanna found out about Lachlan’s secrets
and everything was revealed. I liked learning about the curse, the magic, and
all the mysteries surrounding loch-ness. It creates a bit of drama and intrigue
but mostly it was just fun. There were a lot of heartfelt moments mixed into it too. I love the characters involved. Lachlan has friends at a bar
that are twins and they were a crazy pair that added a good amount of humor.
Key had a sketchy cousin that I had a million questions about. I liked her
grandparents and loved the evolution of Keys' relationship with her
grandmother.
This was an awesome escape and I enjoyed it all. I
love a grumpy guy with a secret and Lachlan’s was a doozy but I liked how Key
was there for him and discovered secrets of her own, which brought them to a
wonderful happily ever after.
Complimentary copy received.
"Fun and witty read! It was an awesome escape!" - About That Story
Thank you Berkley Romance for the advanced copy of Under Loch and Key.
Connect with Lana Ferguson
The Nanny - Amazon
The Fake Mate - Amazon
The Game Changer - Amazon
Under Loch and Key - Amazon
Lana Ferguson is a new-to-me author and after reading Under Loch and Key, I'm looking forward to more. Who was the last new author you read? Let me know!
