I wish I enjoyed it *Sigh*

I am not saying this is a bad book but it wasn't for me.

I have this thing with books... if i am not pulled into the story by the first sentence or the first chapter, i know that i won't like it. This is exactly what happened.

The first struggle for me was : the writing style. It felt robotic and disconnected ? I don't know how to describe it.

The story line was a true whirlwind and not in a good way. The book started peculiar and off. The descriptions were bad.

The second one : I don't know if it's a thing but i don't understand why that when the scottish were talking, it was written in a certain way.

Here's an exemple : "ken" for "know"
And as a european, it was genuinely a stuggle to understand the dialogues. I am so sorry.
Thank god i watched "Outlander".

The one and only redeeming qualities : It's in Scotland.

1. Overview:
A brilliant Rom-Com set in Isle of Mull, Scotland. Miss Misadventure a.k.a Katie Campbell a travelling writer meets Graeme MacKerrow on an assignment in Scotland. Katie is invited to a three-week Edwardian experience with various other participants and meets the Grumpy Scot who thinks the Edwardian experience is ludicrous to begin with. Neither is looking for love, but Katie finds a home in Graeme, and his family, and Mull and Graeme meet his match in Katie. Through mishaps and life’s being safe, mostly Katie’s life the novel unfolds.

2. What did I like:
- The novel has blazing humor which made me chuckle more than once.
- The characters' feelings are substantiated so that the reader builds a deep understanding of the characters in the story.
I loved the misadventures created
- The plot is not solely focused on the two main characters and Katie forms a relationship with little Lachlan, Mirren, and the knitting club.

3. What I did not like:
- As a personal preference I prefer a little more dialogue and a little less descriptive writing, but the novel moves at a good pace.

4. Ratings and Final Thoughts:
I love this novel and would read it again. The story was inspiring and would uplift anyone’s frown to a smile. I would rate Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham 5 out of 5.

Recently I had the honor of reading an ARC copy of Pepper Basham's Some Like It Scot. I loved the way Pepper created beautiful word pictures of a country I would love to visit someday. The book takes place on a small Scottish Isle as Katie Campbell, a travel writer, shares her Misadventures with her blog followers. She is taken in by a wonderful group of people who live on the island. Graeme MacKerrow has lived there all his life and doesn't trust outsiders, especially red headed women who like to travel.
I found the story to be delightful and the scenery magnificent. I adore the way Pepper weaves faith throughout the story as easy as breathing. I highly recommend Some Like It Scot. The only downside is you will have to wait until April 0f 2025 to enjoy it.

So be sure to pre-order your copy today.

I was given a copy of Some Like it Scot with no expectations All thoughts are my own.

Oh my. Pepper Basham just has a way with her words that brings be deep into her stories. Not only are they so RELATABLE, but the characters are just real. I fell in love with Katie from the first paragraph and just continued to want her to be my friend throughout the book. She reminded me of some of my friends growing up.

Gramme was every woman's dream man in a kilt. The play between the two of them was just great. There were so many times I laughed and then had tears. Mark's the "eejit"'s episode with the staircase cracked me up. But the pivotal laughter was 100% the dinner party. I read it over and over because it was just so good. I need to see it in film.

Actually i need this book in film. The challenge would be finding the right actress as not many actresses are 6'1" with red hair. And changing that would spoil everything!!!

The nod to Jaime Jo Wright was delightful! When I mentioned it in a Christian fiction group on FB, she didn't even know there was one and commented with shock.

This book just had everything for me. Excellent lessons in faith (I wrote two passages down for later). Joy. Sorrow. Self-worth. God's value on you. It's a must read.

5 stars

*Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the ARC of this book to review. All opinions are 100% my own.

What a fun novel! I read this in one day while on an airplane. I couldn't put it down.

Katie Campbell is a popular travel writer that has been invited to Scotland to live like an Edwardian for three weeks. She will wear Edwardian clothing, eat traditional foods, and participate in activities of the times such as lawn games and dancing. After hearing stories about Scotland and eating her grandmother's Scottish food growing up, Katie feels right at home. She is immediately welcomed by the local Mackerrow family who are renting out their ancestral home for the Edwardian experience. As the very handsome eldest Mackerrow member Graeme, continues to rescue her from mishaps, Katie begins to dream of putting down roots permanently in Scotland. You must read the book to find out if Katie will pick her successful career or life with a handsome Scotsman!

I enjoyed Katie's character very much! She sounds like someone I could be friends with. The Scottish family consisting of mom, dad, Graeme and his nephew are all very sweet and likable. The plot line is fast paced and humorous. My only critique is there is a little too much toe-curling swooning for me. There is a lot of Katie's thoughts about Graeme's muscles and appearance. I'm always looking for clean fiction for my teenager daughters to read and this one isn't for them. But overall, this was a great read and I will be on the lookout for more books by Pepper Basham!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!!

What a good book! I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I loved the main characters! They had great chemistry and worked so well together. I loved how the book just flowed. My first by this author but will not be my last!!!

I absolutely loved this story! These heartwarming delightful characters, laugh-out-loud moments, the beautiful setting, and of course the deep faith, all blending together into an amazing story that I didn’t want to put down! I wasn’t ready for the story to end, I’d have happily lingered with them longer!

(I volunteered to review an early copy of this book. I am not required to write a review. The thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.)

Some Like it Scot by P Basham, published by Thomas Nelson Fiction, is an entertaining, sometimes hilarious rom/com. Well written and beautifully told, a nice read.
Blurb: Travel writer and podcaster Katie Campbell roams the world collecting other people's stories. She's built a career as "Miss Adventure," known for saying yes to anything new--country, food, or experience--and predictably finding those adventures taking a downward turn into misadventures.
Offered the chance to explore her ancestral roots through a three-week Edwardian experience, Katie finds herself immersed in the beauty and eccentricity of Scotland. In her period attire, with traditional foods and activities, the opportunities for misadventures are endless, especially with the presence of a maniacal macaw, a jealous co-worker, and an all-too-surly Scotsman.

Pepper Basham books are an auto buy for me. So I was very excited to be able to read Some Like It Scot.
I loved that the main characters were so relatable, and the theme of a travel writer in Scotland was excellent. This book was hard to put down just like all the other ones she has written. Such a cute and lovely story that everyone will love!

Thank you for an arc @netgalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction

Me llevé una grata sorpresa al leer la historia de Katie y Graeme. Algo que me encantó fue que, aunque es un romance, no todo gira en torno a ello. Me refiero a que ambos protagonistas tienen sus propias personalidades, trabajos, sueños, miedos y problemas. No todo cambia mágicamente con el poder del amor; en cambio, los hace más fuertes, pero siguen siendo ellos mismos. No basan su personalidad en estar enamorados; se apoyan y se dan ánimos mutuamente.

Me encantó la relación entre Katie y Lachlan, Graeme y Lachlan, así como la dinámica entre los tres juntos. Sus escenas son tan lindas.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This story is set in Scotland and is one that is hard to put down. Love this authors stories and this one is another winner. Her characters are easy to relate to and well developed and relatable. Katie is a travel writer who often showcases some of the situations she gets herself into without even trying, and Graeme and his family own the old manor where her Edwardian Experience will take center stage and have her in one place for 3 weeks, unheard of. Beautiful descriptions of the area and a good cast of characters, though Graeme's family and the knitters would be considered great additions. Katie is adorable and Graeme is spending a lot of time coming to her rescue, even an embarrassing rescue. Also really liked Katie's brother Brett and was thankful she has his solid support behind her. Definitely a book to be added to a readers collection.

A complimentary copy was provided by Thomas Nelson via NetGalley. A review was not required and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley & Thomas Nelson for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I’m giving this book five stars for so many incredible reasons.

I loved the idea of a travel writer and it being set in Scotland. The entire setting made it just the perfect, cozy fall read. If you’re craving the Scottish setting, so much lore and the accents this is the perfect book for you.

Although I found the beginning slow, I adored reading about Graeme and Katie. I loved the authors writing style and was laughing out loud and crying at different points in the book. Seeing how both main characters handled grief and learning to open their hearts again in their own ways was really beautiful. I also absolutely loved Lachlan and found him to be an amazing addition to their story.

Katie Campbell is a travel writer/blogger/videographer who makes her name on her misadventures. She is in Scotland for an Edwardian Experience and her first experience is to fall into the banister that had just been replaced and break it. That is the beginning of the book that will hold the reader's attention throughout the whole book.
Pepper Basham writes with a touch of humor and adventure. Even though Katie's grandfather was a Campbell and there was a slight reference to a feud, but Katie is accepted readily in the community. Graeme MacKerrow and his family begin to love Katie and enjoy the energy she brings to the community.

There is one fly in the ointment for Katie during this Edwardian Experience and that she has been nominated for a prestigious award, but her competition is also attending the Experience and does everything in his power to discredit her so that he can win. She doesn't care who wins, but she's going to do her best work, regardless.

There is one thing missing from the book that would have made it better and that would have been a glossary of the Scottish words used throughout the book. That would have made the book much easier to understand.

Serious Four Star Book

Thomas Nelson Fiction provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

I did not want this book to end. SO cute, so witty, yet also sweet reminders of faith and growth as people. I loved the Scotland setting and wanted to dive into the scenery. I love how Pepper used Scottish words throughout the book and you could sense the character's accents and culture. Another modern funny romance perfected by Pepper!

Katie is a travel writer, sharing her adventures or misadventures as it normally works out to be with her social media fans. Her latest assignment is to spend three weeks in Scotland living her very own Downton Abbey Edwardian experience.
I've read stories before about the clumsy girl heading to the Scottish Highlands to find herself a Scottish man, but the inclusion of this modern day time jump gave it a fun spin.
I really enjoyed Pepper's writing, and found myself both laughing and crying at different times, and will be looking into her other works to add to my TBR list.

"Some Like It Scot" is a charming romance about Katie, a travel writer prone to misadventures, and Graeme, a reclusive Scotsman tied to his island home. Their unlikely connection blossoms during Katie’s trip to Scotland, where her adventurous spirit clashes with Graeme’s need for stability.

With witty banter, heartwarming moments, and a picturesque Scottish setting, Pepper Basham delivers a fun and sweet love story. It’s a delightful, feel-good read about finding home and love in unexpected places. Perfect for fans of light-hearted romance!

Such a fun book! Loved every minute of it. I love banter, I love romance! If you do and want a bit of Scot then pick it up for sure!

I was soooo excited for this book, but sadly, it was a very slow start, and I just couldn't get into it.

Get ready for a book you won't want to put down! I have read many of Basham's books but this one is her best yet! Scotland. Travel. Books. Romance. Humor. Puns. Local lore and legend. SO much heart. Oh my goodness I loved this book! A story is really special if it can make me laugh and cry and feel everything in between. The characters are terrific all the way around. Katie is hilarious and so real to life. Her struggles many will be able to sympathize with and it is so well written. Graeme has so many layers and it was a joy to read his perspective throughout the book. The secondary characters warmed my heart in many ways and I felt like I was in Mull having a cup of tea with them. I laughed so many times! I was worried that Katie would be over the top and the silliness would take me out of the book but nope it just added to the delight. The ending is so much better than I had even hoped! It was realistic and I truly didn't want this to end. We need more books in this quaint village in Scotland. Perhaps Graeme's brothers stories?! In any case. This is one of the best books I have read this year. Very fun and yet keeps you pondering life long after you finish reading the last page.



Five Stars.



"I received this book from NetGalley for free. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."

Some Like It Scott is a heartwarming and charming read that offers a perfect blend of humor, romance, and personal growth. The story follows the life of the main character, who is wonderfully likable and relatable in all her imperfections. As she navigates the ups and downs of life, love, and career, readers will find themselves rooting for her at every turn.

The writing is light and engaging, making it a great easy read for anyone looking to unwind. What makes this book stand out is the authentic portrayal of its protagonist. She doesn’t have it all together, and that’s precisely what makes her so endearing. Her struggles, both big and small, feel genuine, and her personal journey of self-discovery is something many will resonate with.

If you’re looking for a feel-good novel with a touch of romance and a lot of heart, Some Like It Scott is a delightful pick.