Once again Pepper Basham has a wonderful tale full of realistic and lovable characters. I was so excited to join Pepper Basham in Scotland to discover everything I was meant to learn from this humorous and witty tale about learning who you are and how to let others join in the adventure. The Scottish highlands come alive in this story of connection and belonging. With such amazing detail, I could feel the winds, smell the heather, and hear the rains falling on the castle. It set the perfect background for the story to unfold and add another level of reality to the book.
The characters were so realistic and detailed. I felt like I was meeting up with friends from down the road. They pulled me into the story with the quirky mishaps, confusing emotions, and how they learned together how to listen to God and see each other for who they really are. And not only each other but how to see themselves the way others do and not through the twisted view of themselves. It was so easy to connect with Katie and how she wanted to tell all the stories people shared with her. How she took the mis-steps and accidents thrown into her path to tell a humorous story and show how wonderful places can be. I loved how Pepper Basham was able to show the heart behind the words with Katie. And the romance that sizzled between her and the Scot, perfect!
This book quickly and fully pulled me in and left the story hanging on well after the last page was finished. I loved how the story finished, the only sad part was having to say goodbye to this new group of friends. Pepper Basham has quickly become a must read author for me. With a perfect balance between romance, life, and faith each book is better than the last. I am already excited for the next book! Don't miss out on this entertaining trip! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

#Katieshotscot. If ever a hashtag embodied a book, this one does pretty well.

What drew me to this book was the "Edwardian Experience" that our fmc is participating in, in a Scottish manor house that needed the extra funds from the eccentric English couple who wanted to recreate a hoity toity Downton vacation. The slightly ridiculous antics of the Clue game characters in historical garb added fun and fluffy, although I wish there was more of their nuttiness.

That our fmc is nearly 6', prone to trouble, has a history of grief and a love of puns, makes the story even better. Add in a hot Scot, a cute kid, a cute dog, a loving family, and the Scottish countryside....this is a sweet, angst-free, cozy read.

I found the story light and lovely, although a bit slow in parts. There was much introspection, sometimes a little too much inner monologue and not enough actual doing or saying if things to real people, but the story moved well enough, I wanted to see the Katie and Graeme get their HEA.

Overall, this story didn't blow my mind, but it was a nice way to spend a rainy afternoon.

I think this could have been a great book, but both of the main characters are unlikeable. Katie is a self-absorbed American who keeps attempting the Scottish accent to their faces, and has the audacity to be in Scotland and say "if you're going to insult me, do it in English". And the male main character Graeme had misogynistic views that I'm not here for. DNF unfortunately.

Katie Campbell writes about her adventures all over the world and is now given a chance to explore her family background in Scotland. For an Edwardian experience, Katie is in period attire, with traditional foods and activities, and endless opportunities for misadventures. Enter Graeme MacKerrow, a stoic Scot who doesn't wander far from home. He wants to save it, even if that means allowing a tall American woman in. Their different worlds collide, but home might not be a place at all.

Katie "Miss Adventure" Campbell lives to travel and write about it. Making the pitfalls seem humorous takes talent, and she is continually on the move. The request to be an editor gives her hives since she thinks it means she must be sedentary and boring. Graeme and his family pooled resources to purchase the ancestral home, which needs a lot of upkeep they can't afford. This leads to renting the estate for the Edwardian Experience, a travel destination worth writing about. The two have opposing plans for the future, which of course means eventual tension as they grow to like each other.

I enjoy the moments of Katie sitting in nature, talking with random people, and collecting stories. It's obvious she doesn't like talking about herself, and her family life is part of why she's continually on the move. She and Graeme are incredibly self-aware of why they're so closed off from the world in their ways. Katie is clumsy and uses her humor as a shield, which is disarming and earned her a following online. She doesn't even rise to the bait of a fellow blogger competing for the same award. After being abandoned, Graeme values his home and family. It's his safe place, and being out of his comfort zone is especially terrible. His family is everything to him, and they grow to care for her as well. Both need the other's strength to move forward, which is part of why we root for them. The misadventures during the holiday don't hurt, either! This is a fun romance novel and will make you long for a trip to Scotland yourself.

A book I could not put down. I couldn’t stop laughing at some of the banter between characters. The family dynamic within the book was great. The description of Scotland made me feel as if I was there. I would recommend this book to friends. This author is an autobuy for me.

I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for an opportunity to provide feedback. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A little slow to start but once the story hit its groove, it was a beautiful one about loss, love, and finding home.

Katie has been running, running from her mother's expectations for her, from the loss of her grandparents (her anchor), and from anywhere that forces her to put down root. Which is why she enjoys travel writing and is very leery of her boss trying to convince her to take an editor position. However, three weeks in Scotland convinces her that it might be time to risk putting down roots.

Nice cozy story that makes me want to visit Scotland and see what misadventures I could find.

This was a fun, rompy romance about a travel writer staying on the Isle of Mull in Scotland. She's there for a three week "Edwardian experience" at an historic manor house. One of the manor's owners, a grumpy Scot, can't seem to stop bumping into her and rescuing her from dangerous situations.

The Edwardian element of this book was fun and lent a little bit of the historic romance tropes to an otherwise modern story. The antagonists were frustrating without making the story too tense and the main characters' explorations of grief were very touching. I did not realize going in that this was a Christian romance, but the mentions of faith were very sweet and it was a very grounding thing for the main characters to have in common.

I laughed throughout this whole story! I absolutely adored the humor in this one! Also I now want to take a trip to Scotland!

I received an ARC from Netgalley and all opinions are my own.

This is the type of slow burn romance that I love. The characters are enchanting their plot lines keep you engaged and of course it is in my favorite country in the world, Scotland. I love everything about this book. Graeme is the perfect amount of cranky and his opening of his heart is just enduring. Katie has learned how to take all the unique things life throws at her and embrace them instead of being discouraged. Yes, it takes them forever to realize they are the other half of each other, but it feels real and not rushed and that is just everything.
Thank you so much to Thomas Nelson Fiction and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this title.

A travel writer finding herself in Scotland with soul-searching to do, and a rugged, single local man with his own little dose of emotional baggage? Sure, I'm in! Basham has a way with playful banter and a clever turn of phrase, and I enjoyed every bit of it. I like that her characters are not perfect, making everything in life seem easy and attainable. It's much more relatable that they have some flaws, but you're definitely rooting for them. This was a clean, fun romance that put a smile on my face.
Recommended for anyone looking for a refreshing change of pace and a little romance.
Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for this ARC. All opinions are mine.

I thoroughly enjoyed this delightful grumpy-sunshine rom-com by a new to me author. The very well-written plot is sweet and clean and much fun to read. It's full of mishaps, puns, witty banter, self-deprecation, sarcasm and quirky moments that had me alternately laughing out loud and smiling throughout the book. There are also moments of reflection and self-realisation that really touched me. Katie and Graeme are endearing characters who both still struggle with tragic events from their past. I loved Katie’s humor and kindness, and Graeme is a sweet cinnamon roll hero with a big heart. Although they are complete opposites, they are good for each other and have great chemistry. I also loved the amusing and very likable side characters, especially Graeme's mum and nephew stole my heart from the start and that Katie found a new family and home in Scotland.

Katie Campbell is a travel writer known as Miss Adventure for her misadventures. She travels to the Scottish Isle of Mull to take part in an Edwardian Experience at Craighill House, which is organised by the Lennox family for a period of three weeks. As soon as she arrives, her first mishap occurs and she is rescued by the attractive, brooding Scot Graeme MacKerrow.
After a century, Graeme and his family have managed to buy back their ancestors' country estate, Craighill House. But renovating and maintaining it is expensive, that’s why they had to rent the country estate to the Lennoxes to earn money for the upkeep, even though Graeme is not happy with their project. After the loss of his sister and the end of his engagement, Graeme likes to keep to himself and his family, but the clumsy American travel writer who falls into his arms and seems to attract trouble like a magnet fascinates him from the very first moment and as a guest at Craighill House he can't avoid her.
Even though they are attracted to each other, Katie is a globetrotter and social media star and Graeme is too rooted in his homeland...

If you like sweet and clean rom-coms with lovable protagonists and side characters, great character development and wit, you are sure to enjoy this book!

I received a free ARC of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and left voluntarily.

There was so much about this that was so good! It made me miss Scotland, it captured some of the elements of Scotland that do not translate anywhere outside of that country and the magic that is the countryside and the myths and legends that linger within the society. There is also a Bit of the way history is a living element woven into the culture.
Aside from that, the characters were fun, the psychological/mental health struggles we're well represented and fairly represented- and by that I mean they weren't excuses and they were worked through in a way that is very real. The relationships throughout the book were so fun, The situations were hilarious and unreal and pure comedy. I can't recommend this enough.

I got the arc and this one was very cute! Katie is such a passionate traveling journalist so I was also intrigued as a fellow one. I’ve been on an ironically Scottish romance books lately 😭

MISS ADVENTURE’S GREATEST ADVENTURE!

“When you know you’re loved, it changes everything.”

Katie Campbell is a popular travel writer. She travels all over the world telling other people’s stories to escape coming to grips with her own story. Since she is known for her willingness to try anything new in any country, she has become known as “Miss Adventure.” However, her good intentions often go awry and quickly become “misadventures.” At least Katie is a good sport and can laugh at herself.
Katie’s latest assignment is a dream come true. She is spending three weeks in Scotland, immersed in an Edwardian experience. The possibilities for misadventures are endless in this situation! The first situation is wardrobe. Katie is not average in height, and none of the Edwardian costumes come remotely close to fitting her. She looks ridiculous, and it makes her feel silly, too. The other participants in the Edwardian experience are wild cards and people Katies has nothing in common with. The situation is looking grim until she meets an authentic Scotsman.

Graeme MacKerrow had no intention of hanging out at his ancestral home during the Edwardian experience but was offered a nice fee for playing the Butler. Soon, he is paired with Katie in dancing, and sparks start to fly. As they continue spending more time together and get to know each other, they realize that they have far more in common than they do differences. Also, they both crave to be loved and understand the saying, “When you know you’re loved, it changes everything.” Graeme’s family accepts Katie as if she were their own. What do they do about living on the other side of the world from each other? Katie and Graeme have seen the effect that knowing and believing “love lingers long” can and will have on a relationship by looking at Graeme’s parents’ and grandparents’ relationships. You will want to read this book to discover the stunning conclusion that author Pepper Basham has in store!!
Thomas Nelson and NetGalley provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. However, my opinions are entirely my own and uninfluence.

Pepper Basham is the queen of Christian rom-coms and she doesn't disappoint in this standalone, Some Like it Scot. Miss Adventure is Katie's social media name as she travels and often brings humorous events unto herself. Her latest assignment is to partake in an Edwardian experience in Scotland in Craghill House. As norm, Katie gets herself into "unique" situations and ends up having to be rescued by local man Graeme. With humor she wins this grump over.
The Scottish setting makes this book's story even better, especially a castle in it. The characters are not perfect and have baggage, which makes this story relatable.
I received a complimentary copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson publishing, but all opinions are my own.

I absolutely loved this book! Pepper Basham has such an incredible way of writing her characters and makes you feel like you personally know them. Katie and Graeme, “the hot Scot”, were the perfect grumpy/sunshine couple! I found myself laughing out loud many times throughout the book whether it was one of Katie’s mishaps or their banter.

I love Basham’s writing style and how her books make you feel with the characters throughout. I appreciate the humor she sprinkled in this story along with real life struggles of finding your place and dealing with grief. Also, the references to Clue were a fun addition, I loved that game growing up!

Audio notes:
The narrators were a perfect fit for the story! I love the dual POV and how the book was read. I personally like to speed up my books and I could easily understand the narration at a faster pace. The Scottish accent was well done.

Thank you NetGalley, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the complimentary audio and digital copy of the book.

I had forgotten how funny Pepper Basham's books can be! Some Like It Scot is funny from the first scene to the end, with a few tears thrown in for balance.

Katie Campbell is a travel writer/blogger/video blogger who writes under the character, Miss Adventure. Turns out, it's the many misadventures she has that draw views. When she is offered the chance to travel to her beloved grandfather's homeland, Scotland, she jumps at the chance even though she will be required to dress in Edwardian English costume while she is there. Katie learns very quickly that there were no 6'1" women in Edwardian England as every dress she is given is far too short giving "scandalous" views of her ankles. Not only that, her size otherwise means she feels like a stuffed sausage in anything she is given. Her introduction to the manor house she will be sharing with the other participants involves a huge parrot, a broken stair railing, and a hot Scot who saves her from disaster.

Graeme MacKerrow recently re-purchased his family's estate. The purchase took everything he had, leaving nothing for the upkeep and repairs that need to be done, so he rents it out to the Lennoxes to use for their Edwardian Experience. He doesn't expect the walking disaster that is Katie and he doesn't expect to be charmed by her.

This is one of those "grumpy/sunshine" stories with so much heart! I loved the characters: Mirren - Graeme's wise, loving mother; Lachlan - Graeme's imp of a nephew; Graeme and Katie; the knitting group of ladies. Every one of them made me want to pull up a chair and just listen to them talk. I also loved how Katie not only fell for the people of Scotland, she also felt completely at home and accepted there. Her misadventures were both funny and sometimes terrifying, but Graeme always came through to rescue her. (Maybe I'm the only one who remembers that old cartoon where the hero came on scene singing, "Here I come to save the day!!" I could hear that in my mind when Katie had some of her more dangerous mishaps.)

Readers who love romance with a hefty dose of comedy will love Some Like It Scot. I really hope Pepper Basham plans to write more stories set in the Isle of Mull.. It really made me want to visit! (And if you have the chance to choose the book or the audio, I HIGHLY recommend the audio! The narrator who voices Graeme is stellar!)

Edwardian scenario just did not gel😕

This story, set on the Isle of Mull in one of my favorite country locations, had a strong romantic ending but several issues for me along the way that dimmed my enjoyment. I found it too drawn out, largely thanks to Katie Campbell, the American female lead with her "woe is me" introspection and repeated waxing lyrical about the scenery, and the action set around an "Edwardian Experience" costumed and peppered with activities like learning how to dine, dance, and wield a fan(?).

The whole idea of recreating a British high society costumed immersion for a select set of paying guests and, particularly, the pitfalls, was not new to me. The "misadventures" that crop up seemed forced, made to add some comedy (I, did not laugh). The best parts of the story were the Scottish island characters, particularly Graeme, the male lead and Lachlan, his young nephew.

I liked the romance. Not so much all that house party stuff mixed in and the way Katie was treated by the host.

Thanks to Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

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This is my first Pepper Basham book and I throughly enjoyed it. It was fun and lighthearted it piqued my interest and kept it going through the whole book!

When you pick up a book by Pepper Basham, chances are you already assume you are going to fall in love with the characters and the plot. It also puts a lot of pressure on an author to always deliver a book that no one wants to put down. She has always comes through for me despite having novels of varying genres. I couldn't help but wonder, could she pull it off again? Well, of course, she did!

Ironically, a book I read this one was about an social media influencer. When I picked up Some Like It Scot, I found it interesting that I was reading another book about someone who faced the challenge to making thing interesting for their followers on social media. Katie finds herself in a new adventure that follows her life of misadventures. This time she gets an unexpected part of the adventure, meeting a Scot, Graeme.

As usual, the book carried humor and true laugh out loud moments. It also had some deeper reflective moments for both characters that brought the book deeper meaning. To be honest, I think that is my favorite part of Pepper Basham's books. She knows who to make us laugh and smile, while at the same time taking us deep as well. Some Like It Scot was no different! Can't wait to see what journey she will take me on next!

I would recommend this book. I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own and I was not required to leave a positive review.