ARC REVIEW!!
2.75⭐️

I unfortunately did not enjoy this book too much I felt very bored and was not pulled into it. I don’t think it had anything to do with the characters i just wasn’t a fan of how the plot was.☹️

[ARC review]
SOME LIKE IT SCOT by Pepper Basham is a Christian book.

I feel like that's important to know up front; I didn't realize it when I requested it, and then only later realized it was tagged thusly. Apparently the imprint is a Christian one at Harper Collins, but like, how was I to know?

It's non-denominationally religious, so if you're okay with spiritual, praying, higher power stuff without specific sects, you'd be okay. But if all mentions of religion are distasteful to you, this is one to skip.

Accident prone travel blogger goes to the preview session of an immersive Edwardian Experience in Scotland. She's been running from grief, from her past (yes I did highlight the lines about an emotionally volatile parent and the spouse who is just trying to survive but also maybe doesn't do enough for the kids) but during her three weeks on the island, starts to find people and places that feel like home.

I feel like religious (and by extension, secular so-called "clean" romance) fiction isn't always held to the same standard as more mainstream books, which isn't really fair to no-spice readers, who deserve the same quality of writing and storytelling as people who are comfortable with a wider range of content. I thought this one was pretty cute overall, even if it's not normally something I'd pick up.
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#NetGalley #ARCreview #SomeLikeItScot

** spoiler alert ** I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was the sweetest love story! I loved Katie, I related to her character so much and the character development was great for her. *sigh* Grumpy Graeme was just chefs kiss. I love a good grumpy MMC, but how he softens throughout the book towards Katie was such a feet kicking good time for me. There were a few plot holes that I wish were resolved in my opinion but over all I absolutely loved this book.

This is a kisses only contemporary romcom with some faith elements sprinkled throughout. It's set in present day Scotland but at an estate that is hosting an Edwardian era experience. So the reader gets both contemporary and historical aspects throughout the book.

I found it to be quite entertaining. The banter and puns were top notch. There were some deeper themes woven in with the humor. It was a well rounded book in my opinion.

My friends were actually traveling in Scotland while I was reading this book. It was extra fun to get their opinions on some of the food and culture aspects that were mentioned here and experience by them at the same time. One day I would like to be able to visit myself.

I appreciated the author's note, that shed some light on the author's journey in writing the book. It gave even more meaning to some of the aspects of the book.

I was given an opportunity to have early access to the audiobook by Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio. I'm voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Some Like It Scot is an adorable romance about the misadventures of Katie Campbell. Katie travels for work and has become known for all the things that go wrong on her travel adventures. On Katie's most recent trip to Scotland for an 3-week long Edwardian Experience in a stately Scottish Manor. Katie's misadventures start almost immediately upon entering Craighill House. Katie is abruptly greeted by panicking house staff and is accosted by a parrot called Merlin. And if you think that isn't a wild enough welcome, Katie then falls after breaking a stair railing and lands on a gruff local man she will later dub the 'Hot Scot'.

As Katie settles in for the experience, she gets to know her other media cohorts and some of the locals from a nearby town called Mull. Katie unknowingly forms a bond with the Hot Scots' mother after entering her store one day. The local book club that meets there immediately sets to trying to play matchmaker for Katie. With just a short three-week stay before her next assignment, Katie thinks that love is the furthest thing from her mind.

During an Edwardian walk to the village complete with restrictive Edwardian attire, Katie attempts to protect a fellow writer from getting ran over by crazy Kirsti and her bicycle. This backfires and Katie finds herself deep in the loch and in need of rescue. Who comes to her rescue? None other than the Hot Scot ( He does have a name, it's Graeme, but Hot Scot is more fun to say).

Through a series of other misadventures Katie and Graeme get to know each other. For the first time since losint her grandparents Katie begins to understand that home isn't so much a place as it is a person. She finds family and connection with the MacKerrow family, a connection she's been searching for but lacks in her own life.

Graeme and Katie bond over the loss of a sibling. They let down their guards with each other and step out of their comfort zones. They overcome past scars and put their trust in each other.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for allowing me an early read AND listen to Some Like it Scot. I was approved for both the audio and ebook and had fun using both forms to take in this story.

I enjoyed how God was 'peppered' throughout the reading. I liked that Graeme invited Katie to church to him showcasing the importance of his faith. Katie's praying and gratitude made me smile. This was such a cozy read.

I found Katie's attempts to use humor in even the most unhumorous situations to be relatable. I really loved Lachlan and Mirren and would visit Mull myself just to meet them. This book was a clean romance with lots of humor throughout. I love the grumpy sunshine trope and the found family throughout. This was my first Pepper Basham read and I look forward to reading more of her works down the road.

A charming and heartfelt romance that will sweep readers off their feet with its blend of adventure, humor, and soul-searching. Katie Campbell, a fearless travel writer known for her hilarious misadventures, takes on a new challenge: immersing herself in Edwardian Scotland. But while she’s prepared for historical hijinks, she isn’t ready for Graeme MacKerrow, a brooding Scotsman deeply rooted in his family’s land and traditions.

3.5 ⭐


Let's travel together to Scotland where we get to experience a three -week Edwardian experience in Craighill with Katie Campbell a travel writer and blogger and Graeme the grumpy Scottish carpenter.

We go with Katie on a journey to discover the Scottish lands while exploring herself and what she wants in life regarding her work and love life and what is home to her when she hasn't stayed in one place for so long.

Of course , there is a beautiful love story between Katie and Graeme that sits in the slow burn romance tropes.

In addition to so many laughs and humour along the way.
If you fancy these kinds of stories, this one is for you.

Thanks to @netgalley and the publisher for granting me an ARC of #SomeLikeItScot in exchange for my honest review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Xoxo😘

With a deceptively cheesy title, Some Like it Scott is a sweet romance with emotional depth, and a great sense of wanderlust.

Katie and Graeme’s relationship is a slow burn, as Graeme’s ancestral home is invaded by a ragtag group trialing an ‘Edwardian experience’. There’s a lovely blend of humour and whimsy, as both Katie and Graeme are thrown out of their comfort zones. This is balanced with subplots relating to sibling relationships and loss, which really pulled at the heartstrings (especially after reading the authors note). A cosy, adventurous, swoony and heartwarming read.

I enjoyed this both as an audiobook and ebook. The production value of the audiobook was great, and the accents of the narrators really enhanced the sense of two worlds colliding. The story was well paced, and the varied cast of characters was well dramatised, leading to an immersive reading experience.

Thank you Thomas Nelson Fiction for an advance copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.

I really wanted to love this one. I lived in Scotland for two years so the setting was on point. I just didn't connect to the characters at all and had a hard time finishing. I think I came back to it a few times and kept having to reread the first chapter. That being said, I can totally see how this might be someone's cup of tea, just didn't work for me.

Katie Campbell is a writer who loves adventure. Her latest excursion has brought her to Scotland for 3 weeks to participate in an immersive Edwardian experience. Throughout her time on the island, she finds more than just period costumes and culture. The town shows her hospitality and kindness in ways that leave Katie questioning her on-the-go life.

I found this book to be so delightful and fun. I was grateful for the heartwarming interactions between characters. I really believed the heart behind them. 5/5
Also- closed door romance
Thank you NetGalley for the early copy!

Read this if you like...
💚 Christian romance
💚 Travel stories
💚 Scotland

Katie Campbell writes under the name "Miss Adventure" and gets into quirky hijinks across the globe as a viral travel blogger. Her most recent assignment is in Scotland to participate in an Edwardian "experience" à la Austenland. In the small town of Mull, Katie meets a local family that makes Scotland start to feel like home.

2.5 stars. This was unfortunately a miss for me. You know sometimes when you read a rom-com, you find yourself rolling your eyes in an affectionate way? Like, "Oh, it's so cheesy but I'm loving it because I adore the predictability of a rom-com"? Well, I was rolling my eyes in a very unaffectionate way the entire time. I didn't connect with the characters and did not like the writing style—lots of telling rather than showing. The male main character had dialogue like, "och, that daft American lass" and was constantly growling for some reason.

I did appreciate the strong Christian themes and how committed both leads were to their faith. The only plot point that didn't annoy me was Katie's relationship with her toxic mother. That part was interesting, but it unfortunately does not make up for the formulaic rest.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I thought Oliver was my favorite Basham book boyfriend....but Graeme is a real close runner up!

Set in Scotland, travel writer Katie Campbell has accepted a job writing about an Edwardian experience and she's introduced to a host of fabulous characters - the strange hostess, a hot Scot and a crazy sheep. It's a fun story - a bit of history and a bit of romance, all wrapped up in Pepper Basham's creative writing, I just love how she crafts a story.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

DNF before 10%. The audiobook narrators had awkward timing, flow and expressions. And the accent of the MMC is an absolute NO

Also what is with the writing? It is so stiff and juvenile sounding I felt like I was reading a creative writing submission and not a published work that was edited.

I really wanted to love Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham and was excited to receive the ARC, but sadly it didn’t meet my expectations.

I struggled for months to finish it, and it even slowed down my ARC reading overall. The story felt extremely repetitive—whether it was the Edwardian experience, the encounters with Graeme, or the constant inner monologues, it all started to drag. While I appreciate clean romances, this one felt overly tame and, at times, childish.

I usually don’t mind religious themes in stories, but here it felt a bit forced or suddenly inserted. Katie’s ongoing lack of self-worth and repetitive doubts became frustrating rather than relatable, especially as they weren’t met with meaningful growth. It’s disappointing because the setting in Scotland, the hints of humor, and the heavier topics like grief and broken families had so much potential—but ultimately, I found the story lacking the depth it needed to make an emotional impact.

Sweet story, loved the descriptions of Scotland and the characters were cute. This was a bit too religious for my taste. This is a very clean romance.

I received an arc from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Some Like It Scot is the eighth book I have read written by Pepper Basham. Ever since reading Authentically, Izzy, Pepper Basham has become an instant read. I have absolutely loved everything I have read, and some Like It Scot was no exception. I was sucked in from the very start and could not put the book down.

The character development was good. I loved getting to know each character and learning more about each one. Katie was absolutely hilarious. I loved her clumsiness and knack for getting herself into predicaments. It made for the perfect rom-com. Graeme was the perfect grumpy character. I loved getting to see behind the façade and peel back the layers. There were a lot of side characters; at times, it was a little hard to keep them state in my imagination.

The storyline was so fun. I loved that it is set in this Edwardian Experience/B&B in Scotland. Katie being a travel writer, gets invited to experience it all. Little did they know she wasn’t the average girl. The book was very entertaining and funny.

The relationship between Katie and Graeme was sweet. One thing I know I am going to get from Pepper Basham is passionate kisses, and it was present in this book as well. Some scenes were a little on the border for me and my preference. (ie referencing imagining what’s under clothing) scenes can easily be skimmed over. Other than that, clean, low-spice, closed-door romance. I enjoyed the grumpy/sunshine relationship dynamic. It was a fun read for me.

There were faith elements intertwined throughout the novel.

*I received a complimentary copy from the author and voluntarily chose to review it. All opinions are my own.

Another absolute winner from a favorite author!!

When travel writer Kate Campbell travels to Scotland for three weeks for an immersive Edwardian experience, she expects beautiful Scottish scenery and a mishap or two. She does not, however, expect to find a place that finally feels like home, or to meet a grumpy Scotsman who accepts her just as she is.

Graeme doesn't trust many people but especially quirky travel writers who have no business distracting him and wreaking havoc in his quiet, steady life. But before long, he realizes he wants to be the home Kate has been searching for and is willing to do whatever it takes to have a future with her in it.

What you'll love:
grumpy/sunshine
dual pov
set in Scotland
protective, wounded hero
heroine looking for home
slow burn romance
ALL THE KISSES!!
found family
Katie’s misadventures
#hotscot
flirty banter
Highland games
perfectly perfect ending!!

Oh my word, what a swoon-worthy romance! This story evoked all of the emotions with its vivid characters and their poignant backstories. Kate was so relatable and lovable and I felt her heartache and longing for a tether, an anchor, a place to call home. Graeme's layers of grief and pain broke my heart and watching him begin to heal and let go was so beautiful! Every interaction between the two of them was captivating, either because I was laughing or swooning or crying or both! They so perfectly complemented each other!

This book was such a grand adventure. The curious assortment of residents, the hilarious Austenland-esque experience, the witty dialogue, the swoony chemistry and kisses, and the way that Graeme and Kate consistently rescue each other in so many ways made this book impossible to put down! This heartwarming story of family and belonging touched my heart and I cannot recommend it enough!

I received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required.

Katie is an American travel writer. She has a podcast and she is known for her humorous presentation.

Now she is in Scotland for the first time and the country is having quite an influence on her.

Her beloved grandparents were Scottish Americans and their love and kindness convinced her to believe that Scotland was a perfect place. Katie is on the Isle of Mull and she will be participating in an Edwardian Experience for three weeks. The participants will be immersed in customs of what Scottish life would have been during the Edwardian Era.

Katie meets her hosts as well as Graeme. Graeme is the man who owns the estate where the experience is happening. He lives in the nearby village and he is a man of many talents.

Katie is known as Mis-Adventure and she has dealt with many accidents. But, those accidents are one of the reasons for her success. Her humor makes those events feel very real and relatable to her readers.

This is a book about adults who are vulnerable because of the past. Both Katie and Graeme have had losses which have colored their outlook on the world and themselves. Neither one of them recognize their own stellar qualities.,

There is humor here. And Katie and Graeme develop a relationship which is sometime warm, sometime adversarial and always amusing.

The secondary characters are entertaining. Graeme has a family and they are exceptional people. Everyone on the island wants Katie to find Graeme as wonderful as they believe him to be.

Kate considers herself a constant traveler with no home base. But, Scotland reminds her of her grandfather and he always felt like her “home”.

I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I am voluntarily writing this review and all opinions expressed are completely my own.

4.5 stars

Swoon! I so enjoyed this romcom of Graeme & Katie. I was drawn into Graeme's family; Mirren (his mom) especially. Her character was written so well. I liked the connection between Katie and Mirren and how she was like a "mum" to Katie in their interactions. She gave Katie the advice and gentle nudges she needed to help her work through some of the things going on in her life.

I liked the humor and banter between characters, as is commonplace for Pepper Basham's books. I laughed out loud at the misadventures of Katie and felt the heartwarming emotions of both Katie and Graeme. I was able to connect with some of the feelings that Katie had regarding a place to belong. and desperately seeking her "home".

The thing that I struggle with is that the author has a lot of characters to keep track of, so that can be confusing for me. Especially those characters that are part of the "Edwardian Experience". Regardless of this, I stuck with it and am glad that I did.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for providing me a complimentary copy to review. This is my honest review.

Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham is a heartwarming and humorous romance set in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. The story follows Katie Campbell, a spirited American travel writer, as she embarks on a three-week Edwardian experience at a Scottish manor. Katie’s adventurous spirit and knack for misadventures lead her to cross paths with Graeme MacKerrow, a reserved and protective Scotsman deeply tied to his ancestral home. The novel beautifully explores themes of belonging, family, and finding home—not just in a place, but in people. Basham’s vivid descriptions of the Highlands and her charming, quirky characters make the story feel alive. Katie’s journey of self-discovery, paired with Graeme’s quiet strength, creates a romance that’s both tender and laugh-out-loud funny. It’s a delightful blend of history, humor, and heartfelt moments.