I was really excited to read this book. The artwork caught my eye and I am interested in Scotland and it's culture. I did have a hard time following with some of the language, as well as the many elements going on. I think it all had a lot of promise, but combined was too much for me and my expectations of this book. I appreciate the opportunity to read it.

Some Like It Scot follows Katie Campbell, a travel blogger/writer who gets the funny job to take place in an Edwardian experience in Scotland. She meets Graeme, a strong Scotsman and as you could predict, things develop from there...

Unfortunately though, I found this book pretty painful in a predictable and pretty boring way.

I definitely didn't read the description fully enough, as otherwise I would have seen this is a Christian book (not that it's mentioned once in the blurb?). Which feels very at odds with the title 'Some Like It Scot!' (a riff on some like it hot) and the book cover itself. It feels like it was marketed as a typical spicy romance book with illustrations of the main characters, but this book is very religious and anything but.

I found Katie's constant bumbles/clumsiness just too unrealistic and convenient (and that's coming from a very clumsy person myself!).

This book just really wasn't for me, but thank you to NetGalley for letting me review it!

Cute, cozy and fun read!! But don't make the mistake of reading this in winters like me, it's a total spring read.

Not my cup of tea, i gave 2 stars cos it has scottish romance & dialect. And tooo much on religious thingy which is not what i want to read write now, yikes & why wasnt it listed, help!
Thanks Netgalley for the ARC

Very slow moving story... way too many religious references. I liked the premise for the story, but did not connect with the writing.

Katie is an American who does travel writing, a lifestyle she is used to as she moved a lot growing up. She receives an opportunity to advance her career by taking a job in Scotland, where she will spend three weeks in the Highlands at an estate that was designed to give visitors an Edwardian experience. It is at this house that she meets Graeme, a larger-than-life grump-like Scot who is working on refurbishing parts of the house. She ultimately gets a lesson in how a home can be defined.

I loved a lot about this book. The secondary characters were a wonderful addition. I really enjoyed that the author made an effort to make the characters real, with their own tragedies and personal issues, but then also took the opportunity for others to learn the person that was beneath the outward perception. It does take time to know a person and learn their background and respective responses to situations. I also felt like I was within this Scottish community, and it made me really want to go to this community!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4/5 stars 0.5/5 spice
I don’t know if there is another way to describe this book other than sweet and meaningful. I loved how chaotic Katie’s brain was, which really shined in her POV. Much like her moniker, Miss Adventure, she tends to be all over the place but in a fun, playful way. It was comical how many bad things could happen to one person on one trip, but it led to some of my favorite moments. All the chips led to her falling straight onto her hot Scot in the form of brooding, grumpy Graeme. His character had so much depth. He saw right through Katie’s masked smiles and wanted to uncover her grief. I did not expect this book to have such a beautiful story of grief, anger, and moving forward after loss. You got to see two very different outcomes after loss, which were so realistic when it comes to tragedy. We all grieve in varying ways, good or bad, and Pepper did a wonderful job highlighting the sad. I think books that bring you to tears due to relatability are something special. Although this book has very little spice, the tension and banter, along with the slow burn, made up for it. This is a sweet romance of two people learning from their mistakes and finding love. I enjoyed it more than I would have thought, and the way I was blushing with some of these swoon-worthy scenes solidified that it was a worthwhile read.
There are so many religious undertones that pop up throughout the book. They became more prominent towards the end. I didn’t mind but I think it’s worth mentioning since it can be a polarizing/triggering topic.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

5 Stars!!!
Another wonderful and clean romance from Pepper Basham! This story centers around travel journalist Katie Campbell, whose career success has been made largely due to her proclivity for MISadventure on her travels. She currently finds herself in Scotland, to spend 3 weeks living in an "Edwardian Experience" (literally, learning to live, dress, eat, dance etc like they did in Edwardian times). She quickly runs into the MMC - Graeme and their relationship gets off to a rocky start.

This is a sunshine/grumpy romance that will make you laugh. It will also pull on your heartstrings as both MCs are suffering through grief caused by deaths of siblings. This story is full of hope, witty banter, gorgeous descriptions of Scotland, swoony moments and of course love. I highly recommend it!

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

Okay toss in Scotland, a large family, a hot Scot Graeme, a run from everything heroine Katie, and you get this book. It was okay, there were many characters, some preachy prose and something that just did not click for me.

#netgalley #SomelikeitScot

Katie is a recognized travel writer and uses her frequent clumsiness and accidents to her advantage, describing her mishaps humorously as MisAdventure. Underneath her moving attention away from herself, she is someone who is without a truly loving home. A "hot Scot" comes to her rescue several time during her latest assignment in Scotland, to her chagrin. The last part of the book is pure gold, with insights, faith, love and affirmation. You might discover your own pot of gold, with a little help from the fairies, in this book!
I received a complimentary issue of this book, and the thoughts expressed are my own.
I have never read a book by this author that I did not love!

I loved Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham. It is a definite reread for me. Katie and Graeme are loveable characters that I enjoyed getting to meet, and Scotland is now a place I NEED to travel to.

I was provided a copy of the book from the author/publisher. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.

Okay, so the plot of this book sounded so interesting that I was very excited to read it and built up so many expectations and initially, the book was fun to read but then the excessive detailing about the surroundings and constant introduction of characters left and right just got too much for me. After the first few chapters, everything felt chaotic and while I liked the banter between Katie & Graeme, I felt like they barely had spent any time together because all the space was occupied by the side characters. I was expecting a cute rom com but this book was more about Katie's self discovery and growth. I liked some side characters like Lachlan and Mirren but apart from them, there were so many side characters that it was hard for me to keep track of them. The book started out well but then everything felt too much and I lost interest tbh.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review

Some Like It Scot is a sweet story about love, loss, and belonging.

Katie and Graeme were lovely and the side characters, particularly Graeme’s family , were just delightful. The dialogue was witty and the descriptions of the region by the author painted a vivid picture. It was rewarding to watch both MC’s growth throughout the book. It’s very wholesome, with strong religious themes, but didn’t feel preachy. Overall an enjoyable read.

Thanks to NetGalley for the copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

This book just wasn’t for me. I tried to get into and just couldn’t - thank you for giving me the opportunity to read it!

Pepper Basham displays her mastery over rom-com in Some Like it Scot!! Katie is such a delightful character. I love her sense of humor, including the abundance of puns, her ability to laugh at herself and her misadventures that are guaranteed to generate some belly laughs. While she has some pain to work through in order to quit running, watching her run in the process was downright comical. Graeme is exactly what I would expect in a hero set in Scotland. Broody, talented, passionate, quick witted, and willing to go to any length to protect those he loves. I love his propensity for stories and his charming brogue (yes, you can hear it loud and clear in the writing). I adored the side characters, especially Lachlan, who will just grab your heart from the start. I fell in love with telling of the land and the legends that abound. There is depth in the midst of the humor and romance, and I absolutely adored this book.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

This book will instantly pull you in and make you feel right at home in the quaint Scottish village setting. It is full of AMAZING characters, breathtaking locations, local lore and legends, humor and puns, books, travel, laughter and tears, family, and so so so much more. The book has fun grumpy sunshine and endearing found family tropes.

I have never related to a character more in my life than I do with Katie. If you can have a kindred spirit in a book, then Katie would definitely be mine because I see so much of myself in her. Katie’s life is full of mishaps, family issues, fear of commitment, and longing for “home”. Not just any home though, but one where she is seen and loved for who she is and not who people want or think she should be. Then there is Graeme, the “Hot Scot”. He has an amazing family, who instantly welcomes Katie in, and she has no idea how to handle that. Graeme has been hurt in the past and has a major fear of commitment, but he can’t help falling for Katie and feeling a need to protect her...from herself if nothing else. This is a book you won’t want to put down and I highly recommend it.

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My favorite thing about Pepper Basham's contemporary books is her voice. It is genuine, witty, and engaging. Her characters in Some Like It Scot drew me in from the first page. She was someone I wanted to be friends with and walk alongside her through the journey. It was extra awesome to be set in Scotland.

Some Like It Scot is about an accident prone Katie Campbell who travels the world as a traveling writer. Her next adventure is to Scotland for a three week Edwardian experience at the beautiful Craighill Highland Manor. Where she quite literally falls into a grumpy hot scot who may just change her perspective on her former ideals forever. Choosing between a life as a travel writer or settling down. What will Katie Campbell choose?

This was my first Pepper Basham book and I have to say it was such a fun read! Katie is the clumsy main character that had all these ridiculous but humorous stories about her misadventures. I was so intrigues with the tiny snippets of her misadventures and how she used those to make a name for herself. She was also a well drawn out character that wasn't just surface level. She had a depth to her that was intriguing and made me want to know more about her and her past just as much as Graeme did. She hid her past behind a mask of jokes and laughter which I believe a lot of women can relate to. Then there was Graeme, who started out as big ole grump who wanted nothing to do with an American travel writer due to his own past. However, the way Katie brought the real him out was just perfect. Together they faced their dark pasts in a beautiful way and overcame obstacles that they didn't want to face or overcome by themselves. With all this being said, Pepper Basham had a way of weaving darker topics into this lighthearted rom com that was full of cute puns, too many near death experiences, a hot scot, and faith that will warm your heart.

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

This book is filled with witty banter, fun adventures, and humorous occurrences. I loved the Scotland setting and getting to meet a whole host of wonderfully charming characters. For some reason, I was never fully hooked or invested, but this could be just the book for you if you love contemporary rom coms.

Read if you love:
🤍alternating character perspectives
🤍Grumpy/sunshine trope
🤍Scotland
🤍Travel
🤍Edwardian Era/Downton Abbey
🤍Christian romance

Thank you to the publisher for a digital review copy ahead of publication! The opinions in this review are entirely my own.

Some Like It Scot was a fun read. Katie, the protagonist, is funny and very relateable for those of us who might be the teensiest bit clumsy. I liked the description of her work. A hot Scot is always a plus, the Edwardian experience was an interesting and different idea which added to the complexity of chaos Katie got herself into. The Christian aspect often seemed forced or an afterthought, and were I the editor I'd have edited most of it right out. The non-spicy nature of the romance will be an added appeal to many readers.