Under Loch and Key⁣
Genre- romance (paranormal)⁣
Rating - 4⭐️/loved⁣
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Thanks @berkleypub for the advanced digital copy! This one is out now🙌🏻⁣
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This is the third book I’ve read from this author and it’s my favorite so far! The Scottish setting was lovely and perfectly described, and Key and Lachlan were the absolute best blend of grumpy and sunshine - the banter! The spice was just right (🔥) and the blend into the paranormal felt almost natural, with the ending coming together so satisfyingly. For sure planning on picking up whatever this author puts out!⁣

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Under Loch and Key is the type of romance that hooks you and doesn't let you go. The chemistry is unexpected but so so good. I will read anything that Lana Ferguson writes -= she is the QUEEN of steamy, slightly strange romances.

Ah this read.

I think this suffers from a case of the vibe of the cover not actually coming to fruition in the book until far too late.

Are there a lot of moments that I liked? Absolutely. I just think that the vibe projected by the cover and the blurb weren't delivered on.

A lot of issues I have come from the presentation of the first 30% of the book. The dual POVs are cute until the MMC has his presented in a way that conceals the most obvious fact about him from the reader (even though it's obvious from the cover alone).

I think the mystery also hinders the romantic development a little too much.

All in all my conclusion is not enough Nessie!

I was a little unsure how the premise of a loch ness monster would play out, but it was very rewarding. Perfect for people who want to dip their town into a monster romance without diving into the deep in. The characters were endearing and easily to fall in love with them!

I'm not normally a paranormal romance girl but Lana Ferguson's enemies-to-lovers Scotland-set romance just might change my mind. Curses, magic powers and a monster in disguise? I was all in. And holy steam!

Thanks to Berkley for the copy to review.

I was pleasantly surprised to have enjoyed this title as much as I have. 5 stars. It was exactly the right amount of romance and spice for me. The characters felt real and relatable. Lachlan and Key have a long history, however, they don't know it. I loved the adventure they create together to untie the family history and it's secrets. There's a nice twist on the Scottish mythology from the author, which only adds to the story. Truly, overall, a lighthearted, wonderful read that kept my attention throughout. Thank you so much to NetGalley for allowing me a review.

This book was an absolute standout. Lana crafted two characters I was rooting for from the start and had me constantly on the edge of my seat. The spice was so good and fit well into the adventurous monster lover genre.

I went into this book blind, and I'm so glad I did - I absolutely loved it, and the shock value of realizing what Lachlan really is made it SO worth it! (I mean, I must have read the synopsis when I requested the book, but in between then and now I forgot).

I never thought I'd enjoy a cursed human/Loch Ness Monster book so much. Adding in the selkie and curse gave it a little bit of a mystery that I really enjoyed, too.

The steam was HOT and not being one for monster erotica, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The writing was good and it was hot without being overly descriptive and cringy.

The banter between Lachlan and Keyanna was fun and entertaining.

I will definitely be buying a copy for my shelf, and eagerly waiting for her next book! She's come a long way since The Nanny, and I'm excited to see what's next.

4.5 stars

Definitely cute but didn’t live up to expectations. I’m learning this author might not be for me. I just find the characters in her books to be not fully fleshed out or that compelling. I loved this premise though!

Overall, it was okay. I didn't love the mystery, and I didn't find myself really rooting for Key and Lachlan. I thought they were interesting characters, and they plot itself was interesting in theory, I just felt like the book took a while to get to the point and I found myself not fully engaged with the story. I liked when we got to see parts of the past when we learned more about the curse, but it seemed to be in and out instead of balanced with the romance elements.

I enjoy Lana's writing.

This was not my favorite.

I will absolutely keep coming back

Im not sure if it's my mood but I wasn't feeling it. But because I enjoy Lana so I'll definitely retry!!!

I honestly don't know how Lana Ferguson writes vastly different novels from each other and I love Every. Single. One. Of. Them! Honestly I've never read a monster romance before but I absolutely loved this novel! And also Lana is a great author to start a new genre without diving too deep into new subjects. Omegaverse was first introduced to me with her other novel and these books are just a great starter for newbies like me.

Key is an amazing, pure person. She's been through a rough time with her dad and seeing him slowly lose himself. But she stuck with him and decided to travel across the world to deliver him home and meet the family she's never met.

And Lachlan. He's been through so much and he's a bit defeated, but also still trying so hard to figure out how to save his family.

I loved the mystery and the hunt to find answers in this book. I loved the magic and lore. It was honestly a great novel that I couldn't get enough of and really loved how the story came together overall! I'm so glad I got the chance to read this book and cant wait for more by this amazing author!

When Keyanna "Key" travels to Scotland to meet her grandparents, now her only remaining family after her father's death, she doesn't expect a warm welcome. Her dad left long ago, with no conversations between them for almost thirty years. But grandma Rhona is not the only with a chilly reception; the farmhand, Lachlan, also greets her with disdain. Key is determined to connect with her family and spread her father's ashes in the loch, his last remaining wish. But when Key attempts to scatter the ashes, she's saved by a sea monster... a sea monster that seemingly transforms into Lachlan at sunrise.

I don't read a lot of "paranormal" romance, monster romance, etc. But Lana Ferguson is like a gateway drug. Like with the fabulous Fake Mate, this book is kind of like paranormal-light. Introductory paranormal. Bewitched level paranormal. Which is exactly where I'm comfortable. I loved this steamy, speculative spin on the tale of the Loch Ness Monster, and was dying to to see how everything concluded. Definitely stayed up way too late binging the end of this one! It's great for folks who are already fans of paranormal romance, those wanting to dip their toes in and try something new, or those looking for a Scottish adventure with a hot man in a kilt.

Thanks to Berkley for my eARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

5 stars - 9/10

This was so so fun! I loved it so much, and discovered a new genre with it. Definitely recommend this to any romance readers, but especially those who like monster romance, although it wasn't too intense so that's good 😊

Under Loch and Key is a delightful and charming romantic comedy with a touch of mystery and adventure! The story follows a witty, independent protagonist, Key, who embarks on a journey to uncover family secrets, only to find romance along the way. I am so glad that the found family trope was incorporated into this book. It hit me right in the feels! The chemistry between the Key and Lach is sweet, playful, and filled with banter that will make you smile. I was kicking my feet while I was reading. The spice was amazing, and I loved the slight touch of monster-you-know-what-ing. If you’re looking for a fun, heartwarming read with a dash of suspense and monsters, Under Loch and Key is the perfect pick!

This was my first Lana Ferguson book, but it definitely won’t be my last! I had such a fun time with this book! Who doesn’t love a monster romance about one of the most famous monsters of all time, The Loch Ness Monster?!

In this tale we find Keyanna “Key” MacKay, going to Scotland after the death of her father to find his family and return his ashes to his homeland. While she’s there, she runs into an angry Scotsman who seems to hate her on site, Lachlan Greer. But there is more to Lach than meets the eye. He is searching for a way to save his family from a generations old curse and it turns out Key just might be the key to solving that problem.

This book was so much fun and the audio was a blast! This book had everything: it was humorous, it had so much heart, and plenty of spice to go around! I really enjoyed the narration as well. Flint Park’s Scottish accent had me absolutely melting, it was so good.

I loved that there were elements of history and a touch of fantasy and magic in the book as well. She did a great job in developing these characters and the setting was to die for! I immediately wanted to pack my bags and head to the Scottish Highlands.

I’m so glad I read this one and highly recommend (especially on audio) if you want a steamy, heartwarming romance!

Thank you Berkley, NetGalley and LibroFM for the copies of this book!

As a big fan of anything set in Scotland, I already had some preconceived ideas about how I would feel about this book. And I was not disappointed! Ferguson's engaging and fun writing style shone in this story. I loved the characters, though I did guess a few of the twists and turns, it was still a great read. I read it in one sitting and enjoyed it a lot. At times the story did feel a little far fetched - but it was magical realism so of course there were going to be some fantastical elements. The spice was spicing, but also got a little monster-spice so be prepared for that!

Lana Ferguson just keeps writing banger after banger monster romances and this one was did not disappoint! I honestly spent most of the book either laughing out loud or swooning. Loved every second and I can't wait to see what she writes next.

I laughed out loud and had a great time with this unique, Scottish inspired romance. Another banger from Lana Ferguson!

5 Stars

This was so so so good!!! A romance that is enemies-to-lovers but also DELIGHTFULLY fated mates in a contemporary setting. Lana does such an amazing job of crafting a story so rich in history that you can’t help but feel like the fantastical elements COULD REALLY BE TRUE. You get a dose of spicy romance and even a nod to the monster romance genre and truly one of the best happily ever afters I have read in a long time. This absolutely won’t be a book I’ll be forgetting and I highly recommend (especially in audio because we have both male and female voice actors and all dialogue is done in the voice of the actor saying the lines so it’s fully immersive).