Thank you netgallery and Thomas nelson fiction for the ARC copy of some like it scot, the opinions expressed in this review are my Own.
Pre thoughts
- Adventure romance

post thoughts
- This was a lovely lighthearted read about a social media travel writer on her own adventure
- Katie and Graeme’s romance is quite wholesome
- The writing style was quite easy to read and the story had a great flow
- A good amount of humor

tropes
- closed door
- grumpy/ sunshine
- misadventures

Another bonnie faith-filled romance from Pepper Basham!

What a fabulous story! I loved witnessing Katie and Graeme’s romance unfold in the picturesque Scottish highland, along with all the crazy happenings in Mull (and especially at Craigshill). The main and side characters jumped off the pages and kept me company while keeping me amused and my heart warm and squishy from all the “good feels” gushing at me.

Loved this story and the Scottishisms. I mean, how can one not love a book with words like “dunderheided”, “peely-wally” and “shoggled” dispersed throughout? Of course it’s a book worth reading!

I also loved the faith journey Katie and Graeme travelled. God was an integral part of their lives—as He is in mine—so a worthy addition to this story.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC of this wonderful book! I'm just a wee bit OBSESSED. ;)

There were so many elements to love in this story, from Katie's klutziness to Graeme's grumpy demeanor, from the antics of the "Edwardian experience" to the toe-curling chemistry. I also loved the shared vulnerability in grieving a sibling, and the differences in how they take on challenges. Katie flees the country and never stays still to avoid her mother's expectations and the grief of losing her sister, while Graeme stays close to home with the people he loves most in his own grief. Its truly a testament to the fact that everyone grieves differently, and THAT'S OKAY.

I also appreciated the elements of faith mixed in. I don't recall their ever mentioning any particular religion, but both characters are obviously God-fearing and seek God's counsel in directing their lives. I also loved Lachlan and Mirren(if that's how you spell it, I listened to the audiobook haha), and the family Katie found that she needed so desperately in her mostly-solitary life.

I've had access to the Ebook for a while now, but jumped on the chance to listen to the audiobook as soon as I saw it pop up on NetGalley. I am SO glad I listened to the audiobook, as it just made the Scottish accents and attitudes that much more tangible. The narrators did a wonderful job portraying the voices of Katie and Graeme, and making the latter sound like the "hot Scot" he's meant to be. ;) I cannot wait to return to this delightful story in the future! <3

Thank you to Netgalley for this arc. It was funny, sweet, charming, and super entertaining. I love rom coms done well and this is just that. I highly recommend reading this.

A cute, clean rom-com. I enjoyed the heroine's imperfections and how she still knew what she wanted and how to get it. I also appreciated that there wasn't the traditional boy-loses-girl in the second act.

This was such an unexpectedly fun book! I loved the main character Katie and her journey and growth and development.

This was a fun book! Katie Campbell is a social media travel writer whose claim to fame is her 'misadventures' that inevitably lead to humorous stories and charming anecdotes. To promote a new "Edwardian Experience", she travels to the to the imaginary Island of Mull within the country of Scotland. While there, she meets a resident 'jack-of-all-trades' who quickly earns the tagline #hotscot.

Throughout the story, Katie is a likeable character who is working through her traumatic past and her present struggles with self-doubt. The various characters she meets, including a few charming motherly figures and an endearing little boy, lead her along a sweet path of growth & discovering what it means to belong to family. I especially enjoyed the setting, with a focus on the fascinating culture, picturesque countryside, and use of Scottish dialect.

At times, it felt a little heavy on Katie's apparent perchance for life-threatening situations. And, as is common with this type of genre, the romance develops very quickly. But for those looking for a clean read, filled with Scottish words and various Edwardian-era experiences, this was a fun book!

I listened to the last 15% via audiobook and that was great! The male narrator's accent added a depth to the full experience of the story.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson & Netgalley for the complimentary ebook in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

This book was not for me.

While the writing was passable, the FMC was not believable nor relatable. I find it hard to believe that the FMC, who was supposed to be an almost 30yo world traveler, would come across so immature. One scene in particular involving her becoming flushed after reading a passage in a book that mentions "snogging" had me rolling my eyes, and not in an entertained way.

In order to not impact other people's experience with this book as I am sure there are some who can relate to the FMC, I will not be leaving a review on Goodreads or Fable.

Another delightful story by Pepper Basham! I love all things Scotland, and this book is no exception! It’s a fun story to pick up and enjoy.

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⛰ clean romance
🧳 rom-com
✈️ misadventures

Katie Campbell is a famous travel writer that writes about her adventures, or better said misadventures. She is now on her way to Scotland for an Edwardian Experience. She would spend three weeks in an old, big manor, dressed and living like an “Edwardian”.
As an American Scottish woman, Katie felt more and more like she was at home in Scotland. These feelings had her thinking about home. Where was her home really? And with whom did she feel at home?

I never read a book from Pepper Basham but this book really didn’t disappoint. The writing was great and easy to follow. It felt like I flew through the book. There was so much happening, so it was never boring.
The publisher had an ebook and an audiobook available so I read and listened to it at the same time. The narration was really great. Graeme’s part was read in a Scottish accent which I liked a lot but at some times it could be a bit harder to understand.
The book was categorized as christian fiction but there were only a few mentions of God and faith. The book did have a lot of humor and had me laughing out loud at times. There were a lot of really funny puns.
Overall it was a really great and funny read. I will be picking up more of Pepper Basham’s book in the future.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC. All opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham

An American travel writer Katie Campbell who has never found a place to belong and a reclusive Scot with a surprising secret find a shocking connection when she enters a Highlands manor house that has been turned into a three-week-long Edwardian experience.

Filled with clever wit, delightful escapades, and laugh-out-loud moments, the story beautifully unravels against the breathtaking backdrop of the Scottish Highlands—where rolling green hills meet ancient castles and misty lochs. Despite its engaging setting, I found myself struggling to become fully invested in the story. One element that particularly stood out was the main character's unfortunate tendency to stumble into an array of exaggerated and wacky situations, which at times stretched believability and detracted from the story's overall impact.

Pepper Basham’s Some Like It Scott makes you feel as if you’re wandering the Highlands yourself, with Scottish culture and daily life intricately woven throughout this sweet romance. Outlander fans will also appreciate the not so subtle Jamie Fraser references, adding a fun touch for lovers of all things Scotland.

However, trigger warning, the book does touch on some heavier themes, including cancer and loss, so readers should be mindful of that emotional depth. Additionally, despite not realizing I picked up a christian genre book, the frequent mentions of church, God, and prayer felt a bit overdone at times, occasionally pulling focus from the story and not adding much value.

Overall, it’s a charming read perfect for those who love faith-based romance with a side of kilts. Thank you Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I dinnae ken if ye love Scottish stories as much as I do, but either way Some Like it Scot is a must read for Christian romcom fans!
Pepper Basham is one of my very favorite authors! I’ve read every single one of her books, and one of the things I love most about her writing (besides the knee-weakening kisses of course!) is the way I always find hope between the pages of her books! Her words speak truth straight to my heart, and every time I read one it feels like coming home!
I could so relate to Katie! No, I’m not a traveler, but I am a writer, and I’m tall, curvy, and often struggle with feeling unworthy and unwanted so I feel like we have quite a bit in common!
Graeme just might be my dream man! He’s strong, but gentle. Artistic and hardworking. A funny and tender-hearted family man with a heart for the Lord. And I mean come on, the man has a KILT!!!!! Not to mention a swoon-worthy accent that, were it directed at me, could likely make me forget my own name! Yes, please! Sign. Me. Up!
I also adored the side characters, especially little Lachlan, he is just the most precious thing ever!
I fell in love with the setting of this book immediately, and I hated to leave when I reached the end!
The Edwardian era is my favorite historical time period, so I absolutely loved the “Edwardian Experience” featured in this story! That element of the story sorta gave me Austenland vibes and I loved that!
This book gently and gracefully touches on the difficult topic of sibling grief, sprinkled with hope and healing. However, this story never felt depressing or too difficult to read. I’ve not experienced sibling grief, but I have experienced grief at the loss of other loved ones. One of the things I’m amazed by is how seamlessly Pepper Basham balances the heartbreaking and the humorous. Because in addition to being touching and poignant, this story is also hysterically funny! I completely lost track of how many times I laughed out loud while reading!
I totally and completely adored everything about Some Like it Scot!
I seriously wish I could crawl into this book and live there!
I think the world needs a new catchphrase to go alongside “Keep Calm and Carry On.”
I vote for “Dinnae fash yerself, just read Some Like it Scot.”
This book has a spot on my favorites of 2025 list, and I now NEED the paperback for my shelves!
Some Like it Scot is happiness in book form, and I most highly recommend it! Please do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this one! You will not be sorry!
P.S. the audiobook is absolutely phenomenal! Can you say SWOON?!


I received complimentary ebook and audiobook copies of this book from the publisher via Netgalley!
My review was not influenced in any way. All thoughts and opinions are one hundred percent my own

I picked up this book only because I laughed out loud at the title in the best sort of way. My life could always use a little rom-com, and puns make it all the better! Author Pepper Basham painted a portrait of a sweet romance that hits in all the right places.

First, who can resist the main character, Katie? It’s always a treat to read about female MC’s who are tall and “viking-built” as opposed to the typical petite stature. Clumsiness as a character trait can sometimes make my eyes roll, but Pepper Basham executed it smoothly. Katie’s conflicts and character development was solved quickly and easily, which could set up for reader complaints but isn’t that why we’re reading it? To be swept away like Katie?
Second, Graeme. Swoon. What’s more to be said about him? Mrs. Basham vividly described this Scottish-hunk and his heart that cracked open more as each chapter progressed. It’s my personal opinion that everyone needs a handsomely tall, broody (but loving) Scotsman in their life.

Third, what’s there to hate about Scotland? The perfect landscape and set-up for a swirling, face-paced romance that neither character expected. Adding to that pleasant originality and a great number of references to my favorites - Austen, LOTR, Downton Abbey to mention a few.

Overall, this was a delightful read to fill my day with and it was hard to put down once I started reading.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁:

I always love book based in fun destinations so when I saw this slow burn sweet romance in Scotland it was an instant yes. This story follows two characters both who are dealing with loss in different ways and sheds a beautiful light on how we all process grief differently. I love both characters and how they bring balance to each other in different ways. You even get the knight on the shinning white horse moment, iykyk. Really fun book with a lots of depth and character growth. Plus the narration was spectacular and added so much to this story.

𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬:

Katie is an American travel author and she’s in Scotland the next 3 weeks for an immerse Edwardian Experience. Katie is known for her mishaps, she can’t help that trouble seems to find her and this trip will be no different. Well maybe slightly different as a grumpy Scot seems to keep saving her.

Graeme broke off his engagement, loss his sister and took in his nephew - life has thrown one thing after another at him the last few years. Now he’s renting out his family’s house to earn enough to hopefully renovate it in the future. He is protective of his family and has no plans to ever leave Scotland. Then an American falls into his life literally and he starts to see the possibility of more.

Check out Katie & Graeme’s story when it Releases
on April 8th, 2025.

𝙁𝙖𝙫 𝙌𝙪𝙤𝙩𝙚s:

“I’ve been wandering a long time, trying to find out where I belonged, but I’ve never felt so much at home as when I’m with you.”

“But maybe, when you start figuring out where you belong, you start falling in love with your own story too. Because . . . love does that. It changes everything.”

𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅:

* American Travel Author FMC
* Grumpy Scottish Carpenter MMC
* 3 Week Event: Craighill House’s Edwardian Experience
* She’s a Tall Girl at 6”1’ & Accident Prone
* He Lost His Twin Sister to Cancer & Has Custody of His Nephew
* She’s Searching For “Home” & Running From Grief
* He’s 32 & She’s 28
* Small Town: Glenkirk, Scotland
* Sweet Romance - Only Kissing
* Dual POV

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DNF @46 % I got this as an arc from NetGalley.
I got both the audio and the ebook. I liked the narrators for the audio but did not like the writing. I found myself not paying attention because I wasn’t interested so I decided to call it quits.

In this book, we follow Katie, a travel blogger whose next adventure takes her to Mull, Scotland, for a three-week Edwardian experience. As she immerses herself in the charm and eccentricity of the Scottish Highlands, she finds herself drawn to Graeme MacKerrow—a man determined to save his family’s ancestral home and protect the people he loves.

While I enjoyed the book overall, I did have a few issues. At times, the story felt repetitive, though not to the point of ruining my enjoyment. I also struggled to fully connect with the characters and their romance, which made it difficult to appreciate some of the more emotional moments. I think this was partly because the story leaned a little too lighthearted for me, especially considering some of the situations Katie found herself in.

I almost DNFed the book within the first 20% due to difficulties connecting with the writing style, but switching to the audiobook was a game changer. The story worked perfectly in this format, and I ended up binging the last 80% in less than 24 hours.

Even though I didn’t connect with the story 100%, I still found it enjoyable and would recommend it to anyone looking for a heartwarming, clean romance. It explores themes of grief, self-worth, and family dysfunction while maintaining a lighthearted tone.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for providing a review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

"It's not about your hold on God. It's about His hold on you."

Oh, Pepper Basham is the best. Her rom-coms are truly and utterly delightful. I loved Katie's fresh, honest, and fun first person voice and her accident-prone humorous self. She made me laugh until I cried. And Graeme. He was so sigh-worthy. His raw, tender, and steadfast first person voice drew me in from the beginning. He made me swoon and he made me cry especially when he loved on his family and talked about his twin sister. Katie's adventures and misadventures in Scotland were charming and lovely. I've never visited Scotland and now I so want to be there!
Their friendship and romance were incredibly sweet and I really enjoyed meeting Graeme's family members. Faith was naturally woven into the storyline and into the characters' lives and backstories. I loved the phrase "love lingers long" and will be pondering this for a while to come. The concept of home was central to Katie finally finding herself and I loved the idea that "sometimes home is a place and sometimes it's a person and sometimes it's both."

One of my favorite books of 2025! I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Thomas Nelson via JustRead Tours and NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.

Another heartwarming, dual POV love story from a fav author about Katie, an accident-prone, globe-trotting travel blogger and Graham, the #HotScot who owns the estate she's come to write about on the Isle of Mull.

This book was full of hilarious moments, a meddlesome parrot, Edwardian re-enactments, a scene stealing little boy, swoony moments and excellent grief rep (both main characters have lost siblings). I loved the charming setting, learning more about the Isle of Mull and the large cast of side characters.

It was good on audio and is sure to delight all the armchair travel enthusiasts looking for their own Jamie Fraser and a Scottish HEA. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review!

Steam level: kissing only

Pepper Basham is an auto read author for me, and I really enjoyed this book. I loved the Scottish setting and the theme of finding a place to belong. I found myself frustrated with the female main character at times, but overall it was another enjoyable book from this author.