It's a fairly cool Scottish adventure story, turned fighting against the Russian mafia. Some chapters were more enticing to me than others, but it all worked out in the end. I liked reading about a treasure in connection to Loch Ness. Oh yeah, and "the creature" of Loch Ness.

Strange unexplainable miracles take place, in connection to the waters of Loch Ness. It's not really a religious book, but it does have vague spiritual/magical themes.

The audiobook narrator did a great job with all the different characters' voices. I enjoyed the audio experience!

Content: Contains some allusions to mature topics.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley, but was not required to leave a positive review.

I foundt the audiobook very challening to read due to only have one speed. I will be getting this book, however, and reviewing the book at a later date.

Super enjoyable listen overall. Some of the character accents were a bit much and would yank me out of the story occasionally, but that was always short lived.

“Treasures of the Lochs” by Hunter White is an exhilarating blend of historical fact, Scottish legend, and heart-pounding adventure. For centuries, the lost gold of the Scottish Jacobites has eluded treasure hunters. Lieutenant Carter Porter unwittingly joins the quest after a late-night break-in at the United States Naval Academy. Meanwhile, spirited Hassie Douglass stumbles upon old gold coins near Loch Ness, guided by an ethereal voice. Evil forces converge as their fates intertwine, leading to ancient mysteries and nightmares. This powerful tale weaves faith, friendship, and redemption into its thrilling narrative.

This was a fun fantasy! The characters were great and the way their stories all came together made this a really fun read. Who doesn't love a Scottish fantasy? And the narration... so good!

Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the free copy of this audio book.

This one took me a minute to get into but I ended up enjoying it! Loved the setting and the historical bits and the mystery & magic bits worked well. I thought the narrator did a good job.

This book was a slow starter for me but once it got going, I found the storyline to be very engaging. A worthwhile listen.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I thank Netgalley and the author for allowing me to read an ARC copy of this book.

⭐⭐⭐. 5 stars
I have to start the review by saying I really wasn't expecting this book's content and it surprised me positively. The overall chase for me was based on very interesting cues and fun to follow. The evil people were insane and so despicable I can't even put into words how hateful they were, but they reflected some people's true nature and I appreciated the book for not shying away from some of mankind's darkest evils.
I liked the reference from the monster and the ending left me hope, she might not be so dead after all. I loved the fact she requested a different name and not to be defined by how people called her. It really made me reflect on what we allow people to lable us, and how much power we allow them.
I liked the characters very much and the overall development, and also really appreciated the historical references.
Overall a really fun read I would recommend.

I enjoyed this book. It has a lot of historical facts about Scotland mixed in with a bit of fantasy, lore, and mystery of Loch Ness, treasure, and golden coins. It’s fast-paced and character driven. A big plus in my view is a smart, likable mutt of a dog! Thanks #NetGalley for the ARC!

I loved this audiobook! My only complaint was that I couldn't get the NetGalley player to continue reading when the screen timed out but the book itself was so great. I loved the characters, the twists, the great plot - it really was a book that kept you on your toes. Thank you for allowing me to listen to and review it, I highly recommend it!

Thank you Greenleaf Audiobooks, River Grove Books for accepting my request to audibly read and review Treasures of the Lochs.

Narrator: Laura Darrell: good job.

Not for me. The general fiction, mystery/thriller may have worked; however Sci Fi and Fantasy too pushed the book out of my reach.

The synopsis was intriguing, and I did hesitate knowing that science fiction and fantasy are essentially texts written in different languages. I was lured by the Scottish history and my general Loch Ness interest.

I do believe there is an audience for this book, it just isn't me. I

This cozy Fantasy Mystery has been nothing more or less than a pure delights.

Set on the bonnie shores of Loch Ness I enjoyed every part of the story around its mystery.

All of the characters were very well written and I felt an instand connection as I thought their everyday problems very believable.

5/5 would recommend

I thought this story had a lot of potential. I was hooked with the intense opening, and I found the plot to be engaging. However, the writing style was very distracting and needed a bit more polish to feel complete. My biggest complaint was the number of times the author wrote something along the lines of "He didn't know why, but..." or "She didn't have any reason to think it, but..." The characters just felt like they lacked motivation/knowledge to drive some of the actions they chose, as if the omniscient narrator just felt like "Well, it would really move the story along or be convenient if so and so trusted this person, or decided to do this thing that seems out of character." Overall, there were just too many places when it didn't feel like Hunter White had earned the moment.

I loved this story and plan to do a full post on my blog. This story had it all: spunky kids out to solve a mystery, a sick grandfather, a recovering alcoholic who needs to get his life together, some magical realism, and even the Lock Ness monster! I loved the storyline and really appreciated the narrator's ability to change her voice according to gender/age and to do a great Scottish accent.
And of course I like a happy ending!
Thank you for my audiobook which kept me happy during my daily lengthy commute!

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley. I enjoyed this audiobook. The narrator read in many different accents and made the story interesting. I took away a star because towards the end of the book it seemed to get a little preachy, which I did not enjoy.
Overall, the story was entertaining but I would suggest their are warnings for child death, animal abuse, and possibly more I forgot to mention.

IT took me a couple of chapters to get into this one but then I was invested. Good storyline. Interesting historical aspects. Amazing narrator.

I was excited about the premise but this book did not click for me and i had a hard time with the story itself 🤣
It was ok listening to it but overall I’m not sure I really enjoyed it

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book! I really enjoyed this one. It was very atmospheric and enjoyable with the Scottish setting and a bit of magical realism. I am a big outlander fan so anything that reminds me of that is an automatic win in my book. I enjoyed this work overall- I wish I had known a bit more about the animal violence section. That is something I typically try to avoid when I read/listen to audiobooks.I think this audiobook couldve benefited from being read by a cast. The different accents were not well done. I felt like this really took away from enjoying this book more.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4

Treasures of the Lochs by Hunter H. White is an action-packed thriller that blends historical fact with Scottish legend. The story follows two unlikely allies, Carter Porter and Hassie Douglass, as they race against time to find a lost Jacobite treasure before it falls into the wrong hands.

Carter is a struggling American artist who receives a mysterious bequest from his late father: a cryptic note and a key to a hidden safe deposit box. Inside the box, Carter finds a journal that reveals a long-forgotten family secret: his ancestors were involved in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745.

Hassie is a Scottish historian who has been researching the Jacobite treasure for years. When she hears about Carter's discovery, she contacts him and offers to help him decipher the journal and find the treasure.

Carter and Hassie soon realize that they are not alone in their quest. A group of ruthless mercenaries is also searching for the treasure, and they will stop at nothing to get it.

As Carter and Hassie follow the clues from the journal, they travel across Scotland, encountering ancient ruins, hidden caves, and mythical creatures along the way. They also face their own personal challenges, including grief, loss, and betrayal.

Treasures of the Lochs is a fast-paced and exciting read. White does a masterful job of weaving historical fact with fiction to create a story that is both believable and thrilling. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is full of twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

Overall, I highly recommend Treasures of the Lochs to fans of historical fiction, thrillers, and adventure stories. It is a well-written and enjoyable book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
i received an ARC for free and honest feedback

I received an audio file for review though all thoughts are my own.

This was an interesting premise that was a mix of mystery, finding lost treasure, a dash of myth and some magical realism.

I enjoyed getting to know the characters and Sir Scrounge is the best dog!

The Magical realism did take me out of the story for a bit but overall I liked the added bonus of a mythical creature that Scotland is known for.

My heart broke for the tragedies that these characters had to endure and yet the persevered.

Overall, it was an enjoyable book.

Trigger warnings: parental as well as child death, violence, kidnapping, murder, cancer, orphan