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!

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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.


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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.

DNF. 2 stars for a few enjoyable moments but overall... meh.

This story was a bit too screwball comedy and silly for me. Although I started out liking Katie and Graeme, I just couldn't quite connect to them entirely. The overall idea of the story was great but the actual execution didn't live up to its potential. I started skimming for a few chapters but then realized that I didn't really care what happened to these characters so I just stopped reading.

I am a huge fan of Basham's Skymar novels about Izzy, Penelope, and Luke which are among my favorite re-reads. The writing style of "Some LIke It Scot" more closely resembles the author's Fredrik & Grace mystery, "The MIstletoe Countess" which was just not my cup of tea and another DNF.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for granting my request to read this e-ARC and provide my honest opinions.

It has been long since I've felt all the feels of a romantic swoon, and this book filled my heart with a renewed faith in love and what love can do to a person. I kept wishing for this book not to end for me to continue immersing myself in the richness of the love story between Graeme (I pronounce this as "grim" in my head; I hope that is correct 😂) and Katie. These two give a whole different meaning to love, 🥰🥰 and I love it for them.

Katie, the travel writer who does not have roots in any place, meets Graeme, who has a loving family in Mull and is not thinking of going anywhere any time soon.

After meeting our two MCs, I thought that maybe this was just going to be a fling, but alas, with these two, the word fling doesn't quite fit with them.

Another amazing thing I loved about this book was that both of our MCs are creatives and how Graeme did everything he could to support Katie despite all her misadventures.

This review won't be complete if I don't applaud the author for a wonderful job of bringing Scotland and the island of Mull to life. I haven't been to Scotland, but it felt like I was right there with them.

I giggled, I laughed, and I almost cried, and I think I might need a hot Scot who will call me lass.🥰. Now is the time to go through all the books written by Pepper Basham 😩.

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

Pepper, this book is fantastic! I loved every minute of it. It was absolutely adorable. I loved the characters and their sweet story.

I'm giving this 4 stars because rating it is truly a little difficult for me. Part of this is my bad, as I didn't fully realize this was Christian fiction and I am NOT a Christian, so part of my diminished enjoyment is due to this element of the book and not due to any fault of the book or author as a whole. That being said, this did take a little while to get fully into, story-wise. However, once I did, it was sweet and funny and heartfelt. I think anyone looking for a heartwarming romantic book with Christian undertones would enjoy this.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for providing an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This one started a little slow for me. It took a little while for me to get into it unlike some of the others I’ve read but it did not disappoint.
Descriptions of the country, personalities of the characters.
Yes another amazing book by Pepper Basham.

Thank you to NetGalley & Thomas Nelson for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review

This is my first Pepper Basham book, and I'm certain it won't be my last! If you like fun Hallmark Christmas movies, you'll love this book. I fell in love with the main character, Katie, and thoroughly enjoyed following her adventures (and mishaps!) as she traveled to Scotland to work on her writing project.

Watching the character growth both from Katie and her Scotsman was a delight. I enjoyed seeing them each work through their own issues, and how working through those issues ended up pulling them closer in the end.

This was a fun read!

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

This book took me awhile to get into. It didn’t suck me right in like some of her other books, as the humor at the beginning was just a bit too slapstick for me. The longer I read, the better I liked the book. There are a lot of side characters, which were a bit distracting at times, but the main ones quickly became beloved friends that I wanted to know more about. Basham has a lot of good insights on self-discovery, where “home” is, living up to other people’s expectations, and dealing with grief. The end was very satisfying. I hope she writes more and makes this part of a series!

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