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under loch and key by lana ferguson

i loved this book! A great mix of romance, fantasy, suspense and spice! it was a great read! #romancebookrecommendations #suspensebook #romantasybooks #bookrecommendations

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Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson has received glowing reviews for its unique blend of romance and fantasy, making it a standout in its genre. Readers appreciate the perfect balance of suspense that keeps them on the edge of their seats while indulging in the romantic entanglements of the characters. With a rating of 5/5, it's clear that this book has resonated with many. If you're seeking similar recommendations, consider exploring more titles within the romantic fantasy genre, where the magical intertwines beautifully with love stories. Other potential reads might include 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series by Sarah J. Maas or 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern, which both offer immersive worlds filled with romance and fantasy elements. These novels maintain a high level of suspense and unique storylines, perfect for readers who enjoyed Under Loch and Key. Moreover, the popularity of romantic fantasy books has surged in recent years, leading to a plethora of new titles that are captivating audiences worldwide. Engaging with themed hashtags like #romancebookrecommendations or #romantasybooks on social media can introduce readers to a vibrant community sharing their favorite finds. Dive into these worlds, let your imagination soar, and discover narratives that blend magic with heartfelt emotion.

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Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson

Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson If you are looking for a story that seamlessly blends heartbreaking grief with atmospheric folklore and absolute spice, then Under Loch and Key is a must-read. Ferguson takes the legend of the Loch Ness Monster and spins it into a rare find that captures the mi

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A 5-star book review for 'Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson' is displayed over a serene loch with mountains. The review highlights themes of family, romance, and a paranormal 'monster moment.' A silhouette of a creature, possibly the Loch Ness Monster, is visible in the water. The image includes Lemon8 branding.

Under Loch & Key 🦭

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The weekend’s book haul was 🤌🏼 ✨Unloved by Peyton Corrine ✨Deep End by Ali Hazelwood ✨Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson ✨Arrogant Devil by R.S. Grey Have you read any of these yet? #book haul #lemon8bookclub #booksoftheweek #book releases

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A stack of books on a wooden surface, featuring 'Problematic Summer Romance' by Ali Hazelwood on top of 'A Dark and Drowning Tide' by Allison Saft. Other books like 'The Love Hypothesis' are visible in the background, alongside a potted plant.

This weeks hopefuls

I’m hoping to finally finish A Dark and Drowning tide by Allison Saft this week and start Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood. Also hoping to get through the rest of Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson. What are you reading this week? #tbr #alihazelwood #books #romance #summ

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4⭐️ Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson is a captivating journey through a Scottish fairytale, filled with intriguing characters and a mystery that makes you, as a reader, feel part of the journey. The plot twists are only a bit unexpected but still make you eager to turn the page and uncover wh

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Ok, maybe I can read and listen to these two before the month is up? 🫣 Super excited to read the ARC for Seeing Red by @amhwrites . Thanks you to @lunaliterary.management for this read! I’m 25% into Under Loch and Key by @lanafergusonwrites and it’s getting REAL interesting! Loving the Irish

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A black and white cat named Ellis is sleeping on an open book titled "Under Loch and Key" by Lana Ferguson. A colorful floral bookmark is placed in the book, which features text overlays "THAT'S ELLIS" and "READING WITH ELLIS".

Reading with Ellis (my cat)

“Under Loch and Key” by Lana Ferguson is a paranormal romance that intertwines Scottish folklore, family secrets, and a centuries-old curse. The story follows Keyanna “Key” MacKay, who travels to Scotland after her father’s death to reconnect with her estranged family. Upon arrival, she faces hosti

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The book cover for "Under Loch and Key" by Lana Ferguson is displayed on a white fluffy blanket. The cover art features a red-haired woman in orange boots and a man in a kilt in water, with green hills and a building in the background. Text on the cover includes "USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE FAKE MATE" and "Love can be a real loch-mess."

Mini review 📖

Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson - ⭐️⭐️ / 🌶️🌶️ - This one makes me sad because I was so excited to read this because of the setting and the premise. Unfortunately I got bored pretty fast and never fully connected to the characters. I should’ve dnfed. 🫠 #book #books #reading #reader #

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Saturday Coffee & Book

I’m up to ch 12 and enjoying it so far. It’s making me want to visit Scotland again 🥰 Coffee: Iced Belgium Cookie latte Book: Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson #coffeeandbooks #booksandcoffee #paranormalromancebooks #lanaferguson #currentlyreading

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A hand holding the book "Lights Out" by Navessa Allen, featuring a blue skull design on a black cover, representing a dark romance recommendation.

Two books, "Haunting Adeline" and "Hunting Adeline" by H.D. Carlton, with dark covers featuring skulls and roses, lying on a textured white blanket.

Spicy Edition 🌶️

Lights Out: he’s a 10 but he breaks into your house and hides cameras to watch you. Haunting & Hunting Adeline: he’s a ten but he stalks you and makes you ride his pew pew. Ravenhood Series: “we love rainy days don’t we baby” they’re 10s… period. Birthday girl: he’s a 10 but he’s yo

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A flat lay shows four books: Under Loch and Key, Say Nothing, You're Safe Here, and The Shutouts, alongside a pack of bookplates, all part of a Barnes & Noble book haul.

A close-up of the book 'Under Loch and Key' by Lana Ferguson, featuring a cover illustration of a couple in a loch with mountains in the background.

A close-up of the book 'Say Nothing' by Patrick Radden Keefe, with a black and white cover showing a man's eyes and forehead, detailing a true story.

Another B&N book haul! 🛍️

Hi book friends! I hope you’re all doing well today. If you haven’t seen my initial post, welcome to bookmas! I got another Barnes & Noble book haul for you guys! 🛍️ I picked out two anticipated reads: Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson and The Shutouts by Gabrielle Korn! And I

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Illumicrate Afterlight Under Loch and Key

QOTD: Have you been to Scotland? I haven't, but always wanted too! My husband is from the UK so I'm hoping one day we'll go visit his family and hop over to Scotland! January's Illumicrate Afterlight book was Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson! I'm loving the cover, the b

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Romance Novels I Haven’t Seen Before 💖

I saw these at Target today and they all sound fun! Added them to my never-ending TBR list. 😊 Have you read any of them? Target Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey 💴 Price: $13.48 Goodreads rating: 3.27 Under Loch & Key by Lana Ferguson 💵 Price: $14.24 Goodreads rating: 3.63 The Pe

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A collection of book covers under the title "My current physical TBR!". The covers include titles like "Say Nothing," "Under Loch and Key," "The Unraveling," "Long Live Evil," "Kingdom of Ash," "It," "The Striker," "Fate Be Changed," "Sally's Lament," "Breaking Dawn," "The Book of Doors," "The Paradise Problem," "Midnight Sun," and "The Shutouts."

A grid of book covers under the title "My current Kindle TBR!". Titles visible include "Seeing Red," "Heat of the Everflame," "Play Along," "Rule Breakers Fall Hardest," "Sinful Like Us," "Love Collided," "Stay With Me," "Here With Me," "The Devious Husband," "All I Need," and "City of Bones."

TBR updates! 📖

Hi book friends! I hope you’re all doing well today. We’re back again with another edition of TBR updates! With TBR updates, as the name suggests, I’ll be sharing all of the books (physical, Kindle, & audio) on my TBR. If you guys haven’t seen my previous post, I’ll be doing this se

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Bookish News! 📰

Hi book friends! I hope you’re all doing well today. We’re back with everyone’s favorite: bookish news! For those of you who are new to my page, on here I give you all the updates on new releases, book announcements, and more. We got lots of fun book news, so let’s jump in and see what’s on

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Welcome to part 2 of audiobooks that I ate up 📚🎧 these books had me captivated, shook, delulu and in love. These books are phenomenal and the audiobook version makes them even better 🥰 #audiobooks #audiobookrecs #booksilove #booklover #romancebooks #murdermystery #thriller

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I guess we all moved here!

#gettoknowme #my current read #currently reading #i like reading My current read! Lemme know what you’re reading

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Currently Reading

Just started this today. Currently Reading #currentread #my current read #readerforlife #currentlyreading

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Spicy Romance Book Haul 🌶️📕PT 1

I love all spicy romance books lol 😂. Of course I had to pick up different types. We could start with hockey. We could start with a Loch Ness monster romance and of course we definitely don’t wanna forget about the cowboy Ranch romance. I’m not picky😂🤪. Drop your favorite books in the comments. I’d

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sometimes a book comes with all the hype in the world… and it just doesn't deliver. here are my honest reviews of the books finding a new home 🏠🤍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ — The Dead Romantics / Ashley Poston 🌹 pure entertainment and it delivers exactly that 🎀 it has some genuinely painful moments that work —

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Under loch and key ✨

“Under Loch and Key” is a paranormal romance novel by Lana Ferguson. The story follows Keyanna “Key” MacKay, who, after her father’s death, travels to Scotland to uncover his hidden past. Armed only with a childhood bedtime story about a monster that once saved her father and the name of her estran

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Romance releases Dec 1-7

Romance lovers, let’s talk new book releases! 💖 From December 1st to 7th, a stunning lineup of romance novels is hitting shelves—including swoon-worthy stories and heartwarming LGBTQ+ romances we’re so excited to feature! 🏳️‍🌈✨ At Fae Craft Co., we aim to celebrate all romance books each week. W

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Nine romance novels, including 'Hannah and the Hitman', 'My Darling Mayhem', 'Playing Games', 'Done and Dusted', 'Dining for Love', 'Comeback', 'All Too Well', 'Under Loch and Key', and 'Babymoon or Bust', are displayed on a wooden floor.

Nine romance novels, including 'Hannah and the Hitman', 'My Darling Mayhem', 'Playing Games', 'Done and Dusted', 'Dining for Love', 'Comeback', 'All Too Well', 'Under Loch and Key', and 'Babymoon or Bust', are displayed on a wooden floor.

Nine romance novels, including 'Hannah and the Hitman', 'My Darling Mayhem', 'Playing Games', 'Done and Dusted', 'Dining for Love', 'Comeback', 'All Too Well', 'Under Loch and Key', and 'Babymoon or Bust', are displayed on a wooden floor.

Shout out to my husband! My wonderful man decided to get me some books and they are so beautiful! Have you read any of these? Or are they on your TBR? #bookhaul #newbooks #tbr #indieauthor #books 🫶🏼

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A book cover for 'Under Loch and Key' by Lana Ferguson, featuring a woman and a man in a Scottish landscape, is displayed with a 'FINISHED READING' banner above it. Below the cover, three full stars and one three-quarter star indicate a 3.75 out of 5-star rating. The background is a light beige with various colorful, whimsical illustrations.

Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson (Paranormal/Monster Romance) I loved the setting of the book, it really made me want to go back to Scotland and see more of the highlands! I loved reading about a monster that you don't really see stories about that often. I felt for Key right off the bat

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Little book haul Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon Heheheeh! And a cute bookmark! #bookhaul #bookshopping #barnsandnoble #romancebook #alienromance

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A stack of five werewolf romance books, including 'Howl' by Meg Alivien and 'Bride' by Ali Hazelwood, is displayed on a surface with a window background. The image features 'Wolfy Romance' text overlay and paw print graphics, recommending werewolf romance books.

Looking for wolf shifter romance books? 🐺🫶🏻🌶️

These cozy, spicy, and funny romances might just do the trick! HOWL by Meg Alivien Not the Witch You Wed by April Asher Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson Bride by Ali Hazelwood #werewolfromance #cozywerewolfromance #wolfshifter #shifterromance #par

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March Fairy Mail

So so grateful for all of these! Can’t wait to dive into the ones I haven’t read yet 🥰 Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber The Last One by Will Dean What Did You Do? by Jeneane O’Riley Where Did You Go? By Jeneane O’Riley People We Meet On Vaca

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Books I’ve read in 2025 so far

My goal is 60 but we’re passing that. #2025books #2025reading #lemon8bookclub #2025reads

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setting up a date for you!

Looking for a Valentine’s day date but don’t know where to start? I have GOT YOU. We all know reading a book is the best date anyways. And your date is going to be PERFECT because you’re going to pick your favorite trope. I’ve read all these books, and can confirm they are 4+ stars reads. We all ha

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A collage displaying 15 book covers with titles, authors, star ratings, and read dates. The books include 'Main Character Energy', 'A Witch's Work Is Never Done', 'Coffee Shop Girl', 'Halloween Cupcake Murder', 'Iron Flame', 'Fourth Wing', 'Baking Across America', 'Scarewaves', 'Daughter of the Hunt', 'One Night With The Biker', 'A Love That Bleeds', 'The Body Keeps the Score', 'A Good Demon Is Hard to Find', 'May Contain Murder', 'Under Loch and Key', 'Freaky Folklore', and 'The Comeback'.

15 out of 50 books

My goal every year is read at least fifty books right now.I'm at fifteen.If you have any must reads drop em in the comments down below, here is a collage at the books i've read already #read 15 books #readsofthisyear #booktok #bookish

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Rated 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️s

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Good reads in the romance isle

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A hand holds 'The Temporary Roomie' by Sarah Adams, a romance novel with a revenge trope set in Nashville. The cover shows a man and a pregnant woman, and the book has a '20% off' sticker.

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Romance Book Haul from Target!🎯📚

Has anyone else gone to Target for one specific item and then accidentally end up in the book section? 😅🙈 that happened to me today! They had SO many cute looking romance books that I couldn’t resist! Most of these are from authors I already know I love so I can’t wait to read them! #lemon8part

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What are you reading this month? #decembertbr #lemon8bookclub #Lemon8Diary #books

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March Reading Wrapped 🌷📚

March reading wrapped! Another great month of reading. What was your favorite read of March? #book #marchbooks #inmyreadingera #fable

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Books I DNF’d fast AF

I’m easily impressed and entertained but these five just weren’t it for me….

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Target books 🥰

Can’t wait to read some on Libby and purchase some at target

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Cheapest Places to Buy Books 🌸

🤍I wouldve added book outlet but their selection isnt my cup of tea. #cheapbooks #bookshopping #books #booktok #bookrecommendations

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2026 TBR Goals Part 1

Goal for 2026, very unlikely that I will even get more then 2 books a month read.😅 #booktok #bookbooksbooks #2026goals #tbr #crazy

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Book haul 😍👏

Picked up Lana’s new book! #lanaferguson #romancebooks #newreleases #underlochandkey #bookhaul

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book haul (part 3)

📖 I could not walk past this beautiful edition of A Study in Drowning at Barnes and Noble the other day! 📖 I keep buying Lana’s books even though I haven’t read a single one of them yet. 😁 • #bookhaul #books #reading #fantasybooks #romancebooks

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From Travel Nurse to CEO: Building My Dream

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Target Book Haul

Target BOGO!! #targetbookhaul #bookshelf #tbr #booktok #bookish

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Check out my latest Aardvark book club picks 📚💗✨

My Aardvark Book Club picks for November and December! These books are so high quality and one is even signed by the author! Under Loch & Key by Lana Ferguson The Perfect Fit by Claire Gilmore The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava Lady MacBeth by Ava Reid #aardvarkbookclub

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Reading Wrap Up! #febuaryreads #reading #darkromance #paranormalromance #collegeromance

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📚Special Editions at Target📚

There were so many pretty ones this time omg. I had to really hold back from buying everything 😭 #targetbooks #bookwormsoflemon8 #lemon8bookclub #specialeditionbooks #booktok

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I have it but haven’t read it. #booktok #buythisbook #books

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I won’t ask about your daddy issues if you don’t ask about mine 😂 here are some of my favorite single dad romcoms #grumpysingledad #bookhusband #booksoflemon8 #romcombooks

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A book review graphic for "Under Loch and Key" by Lana Ferguson, showing the book cover, a five-star rating, and a quote from the book, set against a green, hilly landscape.

I loved this!!!

This is by far my favorite by Lana. I’ve only read The fake mate by her, but I’m excited to get to her other ones! #bookreviewer #underlochandkey #lanaferguson

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