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The Castle by the Loch (Loch Lannick Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Hannah Ellis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,817 ratings

Sometimes the road to happiness is longer than we’d like …

At fourteen, Isla Mackenzie has her life all planned out. She’s going to be an artist and marry her best friend, Logan.

Logan Donnell also has a plan. When he grows up he’s going to join his dad’s business and marry his best friend, Isla.

By the time they’re eighteen, the two of them are inseparable. The future looks bright. Everything feels perfect.

But when tragedy strikes, fate sets the pair on a different course.

While circumstances keep Logan and Isla apart, their bond is not so easily broken.

The course of true love might not run smoothly but a bumpy road can still take you exactly where you’re supposed to be …

While this is the second book in the Loch Lannick series it can also be enjoyed as a standalone novel.

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  1. Book 2 of 9
    Loch Lannick
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    443 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    December 28, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B081GWS525
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hannah Ellis
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 28, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 443 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 9 ‏ : ‎ Loch Lannick
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 2,817 ratings

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Hannah Ellis

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Hannah spent many years working in childcare before deciding she'd like to write books. When she's not busy writing she likes to read, do jigsaw puzzles and go for long walks. She also enjoys yoga and drinks a lot of tea!

While Hannah is known for writing small town romance novels, she is currently working on a series of books in a new genre – cosy mystery! The Lily Larkin Mystery series is coming soon...

Hannah has also written a series of children's books under the pen name, Hannah Sparks. The popular 'Land of Stars' series is aimed at children aged 5 - 9 years.

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Customers find the book engaging with its twists and turns throughout, and one mentions it's a perfect movie in their mind. Moreover, the characters are believable, and the writing style keeps readers interested. Additionally, they appreciate the romantic elements, with one review highlighting the opening up to friendship and love, while another notes the family's ups and downs.

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28 customers mention "Story quality"22 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the story, which keeps their attention throughout and features twists and turns, with one customer describing it as a wonderful coming-of-age tale.

"...I loved the characters, story and setting, but the misunderstandings and angst were just too much for me...." Read more

"It's an interesting and thorough character study of a family and it's ups and downs. It's a story on risk and opening up to friendship and love...." Read more

"...It seemed longer than the first one but still kept me reading late into the night. It’s well written and the characters are fun...." Read more

"...A bit too much for my taste, but the story was great. She just messed with the reader too many times and it got tedious." Read more

22 customers mention "Readability"22 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, with some describing it as wonderful and part of their favorite series, while others say it was just okay.

"...I was so excited to see how it would end. Really a great read." Read more

"I enjoyed this book and recommend reading it. It seemed longer than the first one but still kept me reading late into the night...." Read more

"Hannah Ellis has written a wonderful book that warmed my heart...." Read more

"I absolutely loved this book. It had a lot to measure up to since the first in the series was so amazing, but it definitely did...." Read more

16 customers mention "Believable characters"13 positive3 negative

Customers find the characters in the book believable.

"...But I was hooked pretty quick. The characters were easy to love." Read more

"...I loved the characters, story and setting, but the misunderstandings and angst were just too much for me...." Read more

"...It’s well written and the characters are fun. Heather does a great job interspersing the timeline from the first book in this one...." Read more

"Another great read by Hannah Ellis. Characters that you can relate to and stories that pull you in and keep you up late reading "just one more..." Read more

11 customers mention "Writing style"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it engaging and well-paced, with one customer describing it as a beautifully written book of love.

"...But I was hooked pretty quick. The characters were easy to love." Read more

"...It’s well written and the characters are fun. Heather does a great job interspersing the timeline from the first book in this one...." Read more

"Very quick read, kept my interest page after page. Only complaint was typo's.. Definitely looK forward to reading more from this author" Read more

"Another great read by Hannah Ellis...." Read more

9 customers mention "Romance"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, with one review highlighting the deep love that develops between characters, while another mentions the heartwarming friendships that form throughout the story.

"...It's a story on risk and opening up to friendship and love...." Read more

"Such a sweet story Sometimes you just want a very sweet happily ever after. That is what you get with this book. It wasn’t all easy but it was good." Read more

"...It kept me interested, and the romance was sweet." Read more

"Hannah Ellis has written a wonderful book that warmed my heart...." Read more

7 customers mention "Family life"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family life in the book, with one customer describing it as a thorough character study.

"...The Mackenzie family is wonderful...I feel like I could just walk right in, order a cottage pie, and feel completely at home." Read more

"It's an interesting and thorough character study of a family and it's ups and downs. It's a story on risk and opening up to friendship and love...." Read more

"I really got wrapped up in this warm and loving family. So caring about one another and their friends and significant others...." Read more

"...But it was so worth it. The whole family is just lovely, and I can hardly wait to read the other books in this series." Read more

6 customers mention "Enjoyment"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with one customer particularly appreciating its setting.

"The 2nd book in the series and I enjoyed it immensely...." Read more

"I really enjoyed the setting of this book. I really know nothing about the Isle of Skye, but it has now moved to the someday list." Read more

"...Makes you want to just shake them! Fun to read!" Read more

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  • Neaner Starr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2025
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    I could not put this story down. I was so excited to see how it would end. Really a great read.
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  • CarlinK
    4.0 out of 5 stars Almost ready to buy a ticket to Skye!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2021
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    The 2nd book in the series and I enjoyed it immensely. I found it so frustrating however since Island and Logan so seldom were on the same page in their relationship, making assumptions that were often wrong, listening to others who had also made assumptions. Drove me crazy! Why didn't they just talk to each other? I know, that was the whole point, wasn't it. And I do remember that was a common theme in relationships at that age.

    The Mackenzie family is wonderful...I feel like I could just walk right in, order a cottage pie, and feel completely at home.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
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    I wasn't sure, at first, if starting the story when they were kids, would keep my interest. But I was hooked pretty quick. The characters were easy to love.
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  • Karla B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hang in there! The love goes deep.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020
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    I too got caught up in this exceedingly tangled romance between Isla and Logan. It took me back to when I started falling in love with my husband (of 53 years now!). I remember being so relieved when he said, "No games. OK?" Honesty and trust make all the difference in relationships. Now, admittedly, we were much older than this couple and had that happened in this book, it would have been about three pages long!
    The tangling began with the very young, impressionable ages of this couple. Obviously, Logan totally came apart causing their first split. Then, he really needed bereavement counselling, possibly group or professional...more than a plate of food and a hug or two.
    Therefore, I must agree with another reviewer about the lack of behavioral guidance from Isla's parents. Though they seemed like very nice people, I do think their lack of moral supervision and laissez faire attitude didn't help this young couple at all. Karla B.
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  • T Bailey
    3.0 out of 5 stars Love Skye and everything Scottish
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023
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    This is the second book set in a small (fictional) village on the Isle of Skye. The story is about Isla, the second daughter and artist and Logan, her best friend from when they were 12 years old. I loved the characters, story and setting, but the misunderstandings and angst were just too much for me. I wanted to shout at them to just talk to each other and not just jump to (wrong) conclusions!
    I’ll sample the 3rd book before buying…like I said, the setting and characters are very likeable but I can do with less angst.
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  • dlynn
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very long interesting journey
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2020
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    It's an interesting and thorough character study of a family and it's ups and downs. It's a story on risk and opening up to friendship and love. It's a story about what happens when people make assumptions and don't talk to one another. It's a story about misdirected and selfish love.
    It's also a story about what happens when parents are more friends to their children than the parent as is their responsibility. And it's a story about the lack of instruction and training on morals and appropriate behaviour for children and young people when parents don't set up rules or provide guidance on living.
    It has it all very well put in a good story!
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  • travelgal
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love on the Loch
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2021
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    I really got wrapped up in this warm and loving family. So caring about one another and their friends and significant others. But why was it so hard for Isla to tell Logan the truth about her feelings for him? Orr for her to believe others who saw Logan’s love for her? Or for Logan to be honest with her? It drove me crazy. Maybe this book is geared more towards young women. I’m hooked anyway, and will read more of them!
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  • Nsncy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021
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    Having visited Scotland - Skye, and Eilean Donan Castle( We did pay to get in) I knew I had to read this book when I saw the cover. I didn't realize how quickly I'd fall in love with the characters as well as the setting. I'm glad to know I can continue to follow these characters in subsequent books. I wasn't ready to say goodbye to them when the book ended.
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  • Laura
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable Prequel
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2024
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    Giving another sister’s perspective on the same events as book one, as well as the earlier years of the family, this book easily rivals the first as another pure delight. I can’t wait to download the next in the series!
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  • Safari Plum
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great, very well written story but...
    Reviewed in Australia on October 1, 2022
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    ... I found myself on edge waiting for whatever the "tragedy" that was to come. After the experience with Hannah Ellis's tragedy in the Lucy Mitchell series second book, I had huge trepidation that it wasn't going to be easy content to deal with. This in turn didn't foster positivity on this journey.

    I don't like reading tragic romance, in fact I detest it. I won't go anywhere near Nicholas Sparks novels for this very reason. I want light hearted, feel good, 'happy ever after' entertainment in a romance novel. I don't want to be ugly crying and getting depressed over fictional content. I read romance to escape from the many tragic issues in the real world.

    If you like that kind of emotional roller-coaster then you'll probably enjoy this book. But for me this story was more about enduring it versus enjoying it for the sake of continuity of the Loch Lannick series. Hannah Ellis had done such a brilliant job with the Hope Cove series, that I wanted to experience that awesomeness again.

    I gave it a 5 star rating regardless, because I'm an atypical oddball and most people won't have the same emotional issues with it as I did. Unless they're on the spectrum and feel things more deeply than the average person too. The character Scarlett in the Hope Cove series would get me.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovable characters in a well woven plot.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2021
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    This was deeper than just a quick beach read. I fell in love with the characters, having a sense that I’d joined their family and friends group. Hannah’s story telling method is so rich and full of life. I always feel like I’m in the story whereas some similar stories by other authors feel more cold and disconnected. The prolonged romantic tension was well done as well. I was hesitant to pick this one up because the main characters are so much younger than me, but I’m so glad that I gave it a chance. I strongly suggest this book to others.
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  • E W Macpherson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read and Interesting Characters
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2020
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    The whole Loch Lannich series were an easy and memorable read. The characters were easily believable telling different and compelling stories that were all linked. All in all a very good, enjoyable, light reading.
    Locations were easily identifiable for those who know the area of Wester Ross and Skye.
    Well written.
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  • Shirley Flinn
    4.0 out of 5 stars It's a nice read.
    Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2020
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    You felt like you were in Scotland, I could visualize the landscape. It makes you want to find out more about this family.
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