Under Loch and Key

A USA Today Bestseller

A woman discovers that not all monsters are her enemy—the opposite, in fact—in this new paranormal romance by Lana Ferguson, author of The Fake Mate.


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.

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Published Dec 3, 2024

416 pages

Average rating: 6.66

73 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Maria Keerthi
Aug 17, 2025
6/10 stars
3.5 ⭐

Solid romcom I'd say. The mystery aspect was pretty fetching and they built out the plot and development for that very well. I didn't really know exactly how it was going to pan out until the end, but it wasn't exactly jaw dropping either.

The small town vibe is very well built out and the side characters are all cute. The main couple has a strong chemistry throughout although it kind of gets very fluffy towards the end as not as banter-y. I will say that the concept in general is just fun and unserious and it's a good read to pass the time.
literarily_occupied
Aug 12, 2025
8/10 stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Obi_like_kenobi
Aug 03, 2025
9/10 stars
I can't talk about how much I enjoyed reading the book! The characters were fun and the banter was amazing!
MeetCuteMuse
May 30, 2025
9/10 stars
I really enjoyed this book! It was a classic 'enemies to lovers' tale, but with twist and turns. I couldn't put it down.
Michalmarie123
Apr 12, 2025
Michal loveddd

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