Katie's inner monologue and descriptions kept me laughing throughout the book! Add in her puns, banter with Graeme, and her penchant for clumsy disasters, and this is one of the funniest books I've read in a long time. All while still being real. It never felt over the top or like the author, Pepper Basham, was grasping or trying to hard. The descriptions of the people and location made me want to travel to Scotland, and feel like I was already there. Loved it!!

What a delightful story!!!

When I need a laugh-out-loud funny, sweet, and romantic story, I know I can count on a Pepper Basham book! I have to say, I absolutely like it Scot along with Katie Campbell. Katie is a most genuine, self-deprecatingly funny person, she is a travel writer, and photographer who shares her "Miss Adventures" with her followers. Her latest assignment takes her to Scotland where she meets the cranky but gorgeous Graeme MacKerrow. I love her nicknames for him "Hateful Highlander", "Sulky Scott", "Stoic Scot", "Mr. Grump" to name a few. Despite calling himself an "eejit", Graeme is attracted to this tall, funny, prone-to-mishaps visitor from America. "Few things appealed to a Scotsman like a keen sense of humor." Their banter was so much fun.

Katie meets the delightful Mirren, owner of the local bookstore, and Katie's "grin responded to her humor without hesitation." The Wednesday morning "Stories and Stitches" book club are a hoot. Mirren is a kind, funny, and loving woman about Katie's mother's age. Mirren tells her "every person's story is worth hearing Katiegirl."

I adored the 8 year old Lachlan and his dog Wedge. I got as much of a kick out of his expressions and accent as Katie did.

I love the author's nods to the game Clue. "Miss Adventure in the sitting room with a fishing pole."

Even though he is anonymous, Graeme is the handsome guy behind #HotScot trending on Katie's social media. The sight of him in a kilt at the Highland games left Katie speechless.

The scenery descriptions are stunning.

I love the way Pepper seamlessly weaves faith throughout the story.

Graeme's family is wonderful, funny, and one that anyone would love to be a part of. They too have had their share of loss. Katie is close to her brother, but the rest of her family has been distant since her sister died many years ago. Her travel career is satisfying but also a way to run away from how things were.

Some Like it Scot is a delightfully funny, sweet journey of healing and finding belonging. I highly recommend it!

Thank you to the publisher Thomas Nelson and Net galley for allowing me to read an early copy. I loved every minute of it, and all opinions are my own.

Sinopsis en español:

La popular escritora de viajes y podcaster Katie Campbell recorre el mundo recopilando historias de otras personas. Ha construido una carrera como "Miss Adventure", conocida por decir que sí a cualquier cosa nueva (país, comida o experiencia) y, como era de esperar, encontrar esas aventuras tomando un giro descendente en desventuras.

Ofrecida la oportunidad de explorar sus raíces ancestrales a través de una experiencia eduardiana de tres semanas, Katie se encuentra inmersa en la belleza y excentricidad de Escocia. En su atuendo de época, con comidas y actividades tradicionales, las oportunidades de desventuras son infinitas, especialmente con la presencia de un guacamayo maníaco, un compañero de trabajo celoso y un escocés demasiado hosco.

El solitario y protector Graeme MacKerrow no se aventura lejos de su isla natal. Un estoico escocés, la zona de confort de Graeme siempre ha sido la familia, y después de la muerte de su hermana, está aún más decidido a salvar el hogar ancestral de MacKerrow y mantener cerca a los que ama. La repentina intrusión de una nes estadounidense de seis pies y uno, famosa por sus desgracias viajeras, estaba lejos de su plan.

Mientras este mundo de folclore, comunidad y carpinteros con faldas tienta a Katie a descubrir su propia historia, ¿podría esta gran serie de desventuras llevarla directamente a donde pertenece? ¿Y un escocés establecido arriesgaría alguna vez a aflojar su control sobre lo que es familiar para permitir que un escritor con pasión por los viajes tenga un hogar en su corazón? ¿Cómo podrían sus mundos tan diferentes compartir la misma página de la historia de la vida cuando "el hogar" está en dos lugares muy diferentes? Pero tal vez el hogar, y el futuro, no es exactamente lo que cualquiera de los dos imaginó que sería. Tal vez el hogar se trata menos de un lugar... y más de una persona.




Reseña:
Me encantó, que linda sensación es leer un buen libro de romance en donde todo se centre en la relación de los protagonistas, pero sin quitarles sus personalidades ni sueños y que siendo sus propias personas, solo que más fuertes porque están juntos.

Some Like it Scot is a smashing hit! I absolutely loved it. It’s a romcom at its finest. An accident prone heroine, a dashing “hot Scot” rescuer, an adorable kid, and a warm welcoming family will all draw the reader into the story with strings that will wrap around your heart. This is one family and love story that I won’t easily forget!

More than 5 stars! This is an amazing book filled with humor, crazy animals, unbelievable "accidents," and true love! Scotland has been on my bucket list, and I definitely want to visit it now! ( preferably during the Highland Games)😄 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

I can honestly say that I connected with Katie on many levels. She loves listening to stories, she's an encouraging person, she loves to travel and she attracts all kinds of crazy animals! Graeme, oh be still my heart! He gives off grumpy vibes, but he's all marshmallow fluff! Lachlan is the cutest! I love the way he talks!

The idea of the Edwardian experience absolutely thrills me! To spend 3 weeks immersed in Downton Abbey cosplay sounds fantastic! Throw in a precocious macaw and a devious weasel; fun times will be had!

The story is filled with both the bitter and the sweet. Katie and Graeme have painful pasts, but as they start to heal, their hearts find true love.

I was provided a complimentary copy of the book from Thomas Nelson via Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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.