Loch Cameron Series by Kennedy Kerr

The cottage stood alone on a rocky outcropping at the edge of the loch. Standing in the garden amongst the wildflowers, she felt the weight of the tattered envelope in her hands. Maybe there was something keeping her here in Scotland, a secret waiting to be uncovered…Zelda Hicks has just lost her mother, and the only thing she knows about her father is that he was from Scotland. So a work trip to the Scottish village of Loch Cameron couldn’t be better timed... moreThe cottage stood alone on a rocky outcropping at the edge of the loch. Standing in the garden amongst the wildflowers, she felt the weight of the tattered envelope in her hands. Maybe there was something keeping her here in Scotland, a secret waiting to be uncovered…Zelda Hicks has just lost her mother, and the only thing she knows about her father is that he was from Scotland. So a work trip to the Scottish village of Loch Cameron couldn’t be better timed. Maybe a break in the beautiful rolling hills of heather will help Zelda reconnect with her roots and recover from her grief.Then, on a walk around the loch one bright morning, she comes across a tiny, tumbledown cottage, nestled on the edge of the forest. The elderly owner, Gretchen Ross, invites her in for buttery shortbread, and after learning that Gretchen might lose the cottage that has been in her family forever, Zelda vows to help her. She didn’t bargain on butting heads with the handsome, blue-eyed laird Hal Cameron in the process. Zelda can’t seem to forget Hal’s shy smile and she soon learns they might have more in common than she first thought.But when Zelda discovers a bundle of old letters hidden in the back of an antique wardrobe at the cottage, they lead her back to the mysterious Hal. Pushing Zelda to examine her own family history, the letters reveal a secret that the community has kept hidden for over a generation. Hal says he wants to help Zelda, but just as she begins to open up, she learns he isn’t being entirely honest either… Can Zelda trust him and finally come to terms with her own past, or will uncovering this secret force her to leave Loch Cameron for good? less

The endless green and purple of the Scottish hills stretch as far as Liz can see, curving up around the loch to meet the wide blue sky. She takes a deep breath and hopes this beautiful place will help hide her secrets…When thirty-seven-year-old Liz Parsons first sets eyes on the cosy, whitewashed cottage perched on the edge of the loch, she feels the knot in her chest begin to unwind... moreThe endless green and purple of the Scottish hills stretch as far as Liz can see, curving up around the loch to meet the wide blue sky. She takes a deep breath and hopes this beautiful place will help hide her secrets…When thirty-seven-year-old Liz Parsons first sets eyes on the cosy, whitewashed cottage perched on the edge of the loch, she feels the knot in her chest begin to unwind. After a terrible tragedy and sudden break-up, she’s looking forward to putting the past behind her and focusing on her new job running the tiny Loch Cameron Whisky Distillery, nestled between the highland hills.With the villagers welcoming her with open arms, she meets ruggedly handsome distillery owner Ben Douglas and feels inspired by his passion for the history of the local area. Although Liz and Ben have very different ideas for the future of the business, their hectic days spill over into long walks exploring the wild landscape, and Liz feels lighter for the first time in months.When Ben confesses he is considering selling his family’s legacy, Liz is desperate to change his mind. The small community relies on the distillery for jobs and tourism, and she can’t let her newfound friends lose their livelihoods.But just as she hears whispers in town that there’s more to Ben’s story, she receives a letter at the cottage that could change her future. The thick paper and faded postmark are a heart-wrenching reminder of the life she left behind.Can she trust Ben with the shocking truth about her past? Or will she be forced to pick up the pieces of her broken heart and run away from Loch Cameron forever?A gorgeous page-turner from USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Kerr that will sweep you away to the Scottish Highlands. Fans of Susanne O’Leary, Debbie Macomber and Mary Alice Monroe will love this emotional and gripping read about second chances and finding where you truly belong. less

Sitting in the purple heather, Carrie carefully opens the tattered cover of the journal, the gold-edged pages catching the sunlight shimmering off the surface of the loch. The handwriting is unmistakable. The words inside will shatter everything she thought she knew about her family… Carrie Anderson searches under the flowerpot by the bright blue door and finds the keys to the little whitewashed cottage... moreSitting in the purple heather, Carrie carefully opens the tattered cover of the journal, the gold-edged pages catching the sunlight shimmering off the surface of the loch. The handwriting is unmistakable. The words inside will shatter everything she thought she knew about her family… Carrie Anderson searches under the flowerpot by the bright blue door and finds the keys to the little whitewashed cottage. Still recovering from the heart-wrenching loss of her beautiful sister, Carrie hopes that staying on the edge of the glittering loch, where the siblings used to spend summers with their great-aunt Maud, will help her heal from her grief. On a trip to the tiny village store, Carrie literally bumps into ex-Navy officer turned chef Rory McRae . Tall and broad shouldered, at first Rory is infuriatingly distant, but his enthusiasm for his farm-to-table restaurant lights up his rich brown eyes. When he tells Carrie that he’s understaffed, she is quick to offer help. She soon finds Rory’s warm smile and playful jokes are a balm to her heart. Suddenly, Carrie begins to feel less alone. But then she discovers a diary her aunt Maud kept as a young woman after World War Two. The faded sepia photograph of a baby boy tucked into the back reveals a heartbreaking secret about her family she can scarcely believe. Opening up to Rory, could the discovery of a long-lost relative finally heal the loneliness that has been plaguing Carrie’s heart? Or will the secrets the diary unravels destroy her hope for a new future in Loch Cameron? less

Turning to face the glittering loch, Bel clasps the worn notepaper tightly in her hand. Will these hastily scrawled words, written decades ago, destroy the new life in the Highlands she’s risked her heart for?When Bel Tipton catches her husband cheating on her, the devastating betrayal sends her running to her sister Sally in the beautiful village of Loch Cameron... moreTurning to face the glittering loch, Bel clasps the worn notepaper tightly in her hand. Will these hastily scrawled words, written decades ago, destroy the new life in the Highlands she’s risked her heart for?When Bel Tipton catches her husband cheating on her, the devastating betrayal sends her running to her sister Sally in the beautiful village of Loch Cameron. Bel needs Sally’s warm laugh and sage advice now more than ever, and she knows curling up with her on the sofa and gossiping late into the night will make her feel whole again.Bel did not expect her rented cottage overlooking the loch to come with handsome gardener Christian McDougal,and she’s determined to be unmoved by his flirty smile and broad shoulders. The last thing she needs is another man she can’t trust. But when Bel sees an empty storefront on the high street for rent, it’s Christian who notices how her eyes light up. He encourages her to set up a business in the village and she realises he’s everything her ex was not.Then Bel hears a rumour in town that Christian is not all he seems. And, clearing out her store, she finds a collection of letters tied with a worn blue ribbon stashed on a high shelf in the back room. The letters reveal a devastating secret that shook the village generations ago, and Christian’s family are at the heart of it…Will trusting Christian with her already fragile heart mean Bel loses everything once again? Or is Christian and the village of Loch Cameron the gift she needs to turn her life around? less

High on the hills above the wide blue loch, Deb pulls the torn, sepia photograph out of her pocket, tracing her thumb over the girl pictured playing happily amongst the heather. Her grandmother hid this secret for decades… After losing her sense of self recovering from a serious operation, event planner Deb Sutherland is desperate to reconnect with her family and start living again... moreHigh on the hills above the wide blue loch, Deb pulls the torn, sepia photograph out of her pocket, tracing her thumb over the girl pictured playing happily amongst the heather. Her grandmother hid this secret for decades… After losing her sense of self recovering from a serious operation, event planner Deb Sutherland is desperate to reconnect with her family and start living again. So, when an email arrives from the Laird of Loch Cameron asking her to plan his annual Spring Fling, Deb packs her life into her car and makes for the rolling hills of the Highlands. This could be her chance to explore the Scottish roots her beloved grandmother refused to speak about. Auditioning bands and designing decorations at the Laird’s grand castle, Deb runs into property developer Kyle Abernethy on the edge of the manicured gardens. Kyle is maddeningly arrogant, but Deb can’t deny how his icy blue eyes make her stomach flip. And as they share a bottle of wine overlooking the glittering loch, Deb finds herself laughing like she hasn’t in years. But when Deb finds an old map of tumbledown worker’s cottages in the castle archives, her heart stops. She remembers how tearful her grandmother would get when asked about her childhood. Was Loch Cameron her home before her family was tragically torn apart? Has Kyle been hiding this truth from her all along? As the Spring Fling approaches, should Deb run from Loch Cameron for good? Or will confronting her heart-breaking family history mean she can finally move forward with Kyle by her side? less

Sitting at the edge of the loch, Tara clutches her heart-shaped pendant as the sunset turns the sky pink. The person who gave it to her once danced with her on the shore. But then he left for good. And now she can never share her secret…Tara Ballantyne hasn’t been home to Loch Cameron since her childhood sweetheart and fiancé Ramsay Fraser suddenly broke her heart. She’s certain the secret she’s kept ever since is why he left without saying goodbye... moreSitting at the edge of the loch, Tara clutches her heart-shaped pendant as the sunset turns the sky pink. The person who gave it to her once danced with her on the shore. But then he left for good. And now she can never share her secret…Tara Ballantyne hasn’t been home to Loch Cameron since her childhood sweetheart and fiancé Ramsay Fraser suddenly broke her heart. She’s certain the secret she’s kept ever since is why he left without saying goodbye. But when her mother Dotty has a fall, Tara knows she must return to help her family with their guesthouse.Dotty has never been able to understand why Tara left the village in the first place. And on an errand for her mother at the local farmer’s market after another row, Tara is stunned when she runs into Ramsay. His deep, achingly familiar voice sends butterflies spinning through her stomach as they make plans to catch up. Could now be the moment to tell him her secret?Then Tara sees Ramsay holding the hand of a little girl with a crooked smile just like his. Even if Ramsay still holds on to the other half of Tara’s gold pendant, it looks like he’s moved on for good. And she still can’t confess what she did all those years ago…But seeing Ramsay again makes her mother light up, and Tara realises Dotty has missed him too. And as she comes to understand her mother more than ever before, Tara wonders if she’s been running away for all the wrong reasons. Will Ramsay always be the one who got away? Or if Tara finally opens up, will she find happiness in the village?Escape to the Scottish Highlands in this emotional, page-turning second chance romance by USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Kerr! Fans of Debbie Macomber, Rachel Hanna and Mary Alice Monroe will adore it.Readers love Kennedy ‘Absolutely beautiful and perfect!! Completely swept me away… compelling and addictive, a heart-lifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night… Absolutely fantastic!’ Bookworm86, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘I absolutely adored this heart-touching, uplifting story… I was totally charmed. Stunning… swept me away. Pulled me in so quickly… Pure delightful escapism… I loved this story.’ Cindy L Spear, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘I loved this book. Read it in a night. Brilliant… A must-read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Swept me away. I was hooked from the beginning to the end, only putting it down when I had to go out or sleep. You need to read it!’ @karen_loves_reading, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘All the feels… completely pulls you in… A wonderful escape. I absolutely loved this… The plot twists and turns kept me completely engrossed… will stay in your heart for a long time. less

Gretchen Ross, white-haired and wrapped in a blanket, watches the nurses working around her. Lately, she cannot stem the memories of a long-hidden past. Memories of a tumbledown white cottage overlooking the loch, a beautiful child loved and lost, and a regret buried for decades… When Lottie Fox escapes to the heather-strewn hills of Loch Cameron, she is still heart-sore after the man she thought she’d spend her life with upped and left... moreGretchen Ross, white-haired and wrapped in a blanket, watches the nurses working around her. Lately, she cannot stem the memories of a long-hidden past. Memories of a tumbledown white cottage overlooking the loch, a beautiful child loved and lost, and a regret buried for decades… When Lottie Fox escapes to the heather-strewn hills of Loch Cameron, she is still heart-sore after the man she thought she’d spend her life with upped and left. Visiting the elderly residents of the village care home to ask for their help tracing local history is the perfect distraction. And soon Lottie is drawn to the outspoken, twinkly-eyed Gretchen.Senior in years but still young at heart, Gretchen’s outrageous stories bring Lottie out of her shell. And meeting Fred Mackenzie in the village bookstore, with his kind eyes and floppy hair, Lottie starts to think about the future again. She even brings Fred to meet her new friend, Gretchen, and is totally charmed by his care for the elderly lady.But there’s one story Gretchen has never shared. When Lottie confides in her about how lonely she once was, she realises that Gretchen is desperate to share her own heartbreaking tale of a great love, and a devastating betrayal.Then Gretchen is rushed to hospital. The last thing she whispers to grief-stricken Lottie is how she must take the blue leather-bound photo album tucked away on her bookshelf. The secrets Lottie and Fred find inside could upend everything Lottie thought she knew about Gretchen, and shatter the community Lottie has come to know and love in the village…Fans of Debbie Macomber, Rachel Hanna and Mary Alice Monroe will be totally swept away to the Scottish Highlands in this heartbreaking tale full of family secrets. What readers are saying about Lost Memories at the Cottage by the Loch:‘Captured my attention from the first page and held me captive to the very last… gripping. Left a deep unforgettable mark on my heart. My heart was bursting with emotions… I actually completed this in one day as I could not set it down until I turned the last page. I guarantee there will be tears! I really did not want this story to end.’ Cindy L Spear, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Beautiful, heart-warming… Perfect!’ Shortbookthyme‘All the feels… Wow… A really, really delicious read… Instantly fell in love. Heartbreaking… Can’t recommend this book enough.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘I loved… Very moving. Read it, it is amazing!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Readers love the Loch Cameron ‘Absolutely beautiful and perfect!! Completely swept me away… compelling and addictive, a heart-lifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night… Absolutely fantastic!’ Bookworm86, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ less

The manor house overlooking Loch Cameron, with its sprawling garden of unruly blooms and tall wrought iron gates, has been uninhabited for as long as anyone in the village can remember. But an old lady hiding a family secret and a puzzling inheritance is about to bring two estranged sisters home again…Catriona McGovern and her sister Bridget have never seen eye to eye since Catie left Loch Cameron years ago... moreThe manor house overlooking Loch Cameron, with its sprawling garden of unruly blooms and tall wrought iron gates, has been uninhabited for as long as anyone in the village can remember. But an old lady hiding a family secret and a puzzling inheritance is about to bring two estranged sisters home again…Catriona McGovern and her sister Bridget have never seen eye to eye since Catie left Loch Cameron years ago. So when they learn of a mysterious inheritance from a woman they have never met, Bridget and Catriona are stunned. The will states they must put aside their differences and live together in the beautiful, ivy-covered house overlooking the loch for at least one year.Catie needs all the help she can get untangling historical property records and housekeeper diaries for the manor. The local laird’s wayward younger brother, Matt Cameron, is tasked with helping out: although surly Matt, newly returned to the Highlands under a cloud of his own seems less than pleased. But spending time together at the old mansion, they soon bond over their love of old movies and Matt’s increasingly cheeky jokes.But Castle View House is hiding more secrets than the sisters ever thought possible. And when a battered wall safe in the attic reveals a clue as to who left them the house and why, the sisters are pulled into a decades-old family mystery that could finally reunite them, or tear them apart for good…Can Catie and Matt work together to see that there’s more to life than burn out in the big city, and that family is the most important treasure of all?Fall in love with the Scottish Highlands in this emotional, page-turning read about family secrets and starting over. Fans of Susanne O’Leary, Rachel Hanna and Pamela Kelley will adore it.What readers are saying about Inheriting the Cottage by the Loch:‘Oh my gosh… Had me in an emotional choke hold… So so so gorgeous a tale… Pure gold.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Kept me on my toes!… Amazing… I loved… I had the best time reading!’ Faeriemerrybookworm,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Breathtaking… An awesome, uplifting tale that charmed and mesmerised me… Left me feeling as though I had come out of the bitter cold into a warm cosy room lit by a comforting fire. And I did not want to leave or say goodbye to these wonderful characters. Wonderful… I loved.’ Cindy L Spear, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘I loved this… Wonderful… Full of twists… A real page-turner.’ NetGally reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Had me chomping at the bit!… Kept me on my toes… Amazing… I loved.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Readers love the Loch Cameron series:‘Absolutely beautiful and perfect!! Completely swept me away… compelling and addictive, a heart-lifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night… Absolutely fantastic!’ Bookworm86, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘I absolutely adored this heart-touching, uplifting story… I was totally charmed. Stunning… swept me away. Pulled me in so quickly… Pure delightful escapism… I loved this story.’ Cindy L Spear, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘I loved this book. Read it in a night. Brilliant… A must-read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Swept me away. I was hooked from the beginning to the end, only putting it down when I had to go out or sleep. You need to read it!’ karen_loves_reading, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘All the feels… completely pulls you in… A wonderful escape. I absolutely loved this… The plot twists and turns kept me completely engrossed… will stay in your heart for a long time.’ Page Turners Blog, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ less