I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. I want to start off by thanking NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for allowing me to read an arc e-copy.

Sadly I was not a fan of this book. It was really hard for me to get through the authors writing style. It just was not my vibe while reading.

Graeme was super cute and such a grumpy man you can’t help but like him. I enjoyed the grumpy x sunshine trope within this but I just didn’t thoroughly enjoy the story and felt it was pretty much like an okay romance but with the twist that it’s set in the Highlands of Scotland.

Katie Campbell makes a living as a travel writer, chronicling her misadventures for a magazine, blog, and social media outlets. She loves her job, because she’d rather be anywhere but within easy reach of her hypercritical mother. Ever since Katie’s beloved grandparents passed away, Katie hasn’t felt at home.

Until she takes a three-week assignment in Scotland and falls in love with the land of her grandpa’s heritage, the mother-like owner of the local bookstore, and an enchanting young orphan lad. Despite her work—taking part in an immersive Edwardian experience at a manor house—trouble hunts her down and knocks her off the stairs and into the arms of a local Scotsman. A handsome Scotsman with enough height and breadth (oh, those muscles!) to catch all six feet one of her.

The mishaps continue, as does the unlikely appearance of her Scottish hero. In each other, they discover a shared penchant for puns, a love of the moody Scottish landscape, and losses that carved deep gullies in their hearts.

Before the assignment ends, the entire village of Glenkirk and Katie’s growing readership has shipped Katie with her #hotScot. If only. How can a kind and grumpy artist wrest himself away from home and forge a relationship with an American filled with wanderlust?

Maybe the answer lies in redefining home.

What I Loved About This Book

Pepper Basham hits a home run with this laugh-out-loud funny rom-com. Your sides will ache from Katie’s misadventures, and your heart will ache with hers as she realizes her mother might never heal enough to be the mother her little girl heart has always longed for. Basham skillfully weaves the comic with the divine, leaving readers vowing to forge closer relationships with those they hold dear and the One who holds their hearts. Fans of Emma St. Clair and Courtney Walsh will enjoy this book.

Basham is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. I loved this book. Graeme and Katie may be my new favorite hero and heroine. They both had a lovely, funny way about them. Their conversations were always entertaining. It was a delight.

Katie is tall, quirky, funny, full of adventure or should I say misadventure. She continually finds herself in scrapes and uses that to bring a levity to her travel posts. Her grandpa used to say that the "only grace I had was the grace of God" (location 86). I loved this premise right from the start. It didn't disappoint.

Graeme has a wonderful, loving family that envelops Katie. She almost doesn't know what to make of it. It's so different from her own family. It was beautiful seeing her blossom as someone cared for her for who she really was.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. I'd highly recommend it. It was delightful. All opinions are my own.

This was my first Pepper Basham book and it was a cut, fun cozy read. The way that the author described Scotland was fantastic and really painted a picture in my mind. Following along with Katie and her yellow wellies on her misadventures was a good time. I would prefer less talk of her size (but I feel like that is something that occurs alot with FMC - constantly mentioning their size), the cello/guitar part specifically. Good banter and I loved the "book club grannies"!

Romance but no spice in this one!

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

This book was so cute and so sweet. I really enjoyed. There is definitely an emphasis on faith and grief, which added so much emotion to this heartwarming story. I loved the setting, Scotland is my favorite country I’ve ever visited it, so I loved revisiting.

Sometimes home isn’t a place, it’s a person. For Katie she learns her home is with Graeme and same for Graeme. Honestly I wasn’t expecting this book to make me cry but here we are, I’m crying. Happy tears of course. I feel a kinship to Katie especially in the being extremely clumsy department. I really like that she is able to flip her accidents into fun adventures. Such a good read!

If you’re looking for a G rated version of Outlander meets Austenland meets Downton Abbey, this book is for you.

This was a cute and cozy read but the writing often felt juvenile and repetitive.

Katie heads to Isle of Mull, Scotland, for her travel-writing assignment and meets Graeme, the grumpy owner of the manor. As they spend more and more time together, they soon discover that there is more beyond his grumpy outlook and her sunshine-y smiles.

I enjoyed seeing how their relationship progressed over the weeks, as Katie stumbles her way through various (mis)adventures and new experiences. I have traveled to Scotland a few years ago and fell in love with the beautiful scenery there. This book brings me back to those lovely memories and I can totally imagine myself falling in love with the island.

The Edwardian experience was unique but I wished it did not take so much airtime though. Besides the romance, I loved the book club / knitting club ladies. Katie needs people who will unconditionally love her and she has indeed found a place (AND people) whom she can call home!

I was delighted to have the opportunity to read an early copy of Some Like It Scot. The characters are so human with fears and sadness and insecurities.
Katie Campbell is known as Miss Adventure because she travels the world collecting stories and adventures, some of which result from clumsiness. Her family situation leaves her feeling inadequate and alone.
Graeme McKerrow is a talented carver and owner of his historical family home on the Isle of Mull. His heart is bruised after losing his sister and his fiancé.
The setting is the Isle of Mull in Scotland. The descriptions will carry your heart and imagination to Scotland and leave you longing for a visit.
Graeme’s family home is being used to hold a three week Edwardian Experience. There are so many funny moments, so many tender moments, and much food (words) for thought. Katie and Graeme’s first encounters are a bit antagonistic, but soon more friendly feelings develop.
I love this book. It has me wanting to visit Scotland. It leaves me feeling warm and fuzzy. This is a beautiful read for spring.

ARC REVIEW:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Katie Campbell is a clumsy, American travel writer beloved by her readers for her unfortunate mishaps. Her latest assignment brought her to Scotland. Staying in a highland manor for three weeks, Katie is immersed in the ultimate Edwardian experience. Despite enjoying her time in the land of her ancestors, being in one place for an extended period of time reminds her she is still searching for home. Will Katie survive three weeks amongst a quirky cast of Scottish characters, or will she run away before she can form any attachments?

Some Like It Scot is Pepper Basham’s latest release. This story has everything; laugh out loud moments, adventure, found family, and swoon worthy romance. I was immediately hooked by the picturesque setting and MMC, Graeme, a surly Scotsmen.

This book also features:
-Dual POVs ( Katie/ Graeme)
-Forced Proximity
-Opposites Attract
-Grumpy/ Sunshine
-Elements of Faith

Special thanks to Netgalley, Thomas Nelson Fiction, and Pepper Basham for gifting me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback.

Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham is an adorably sweet yet deep romcom filled with Pepper’s signature humor.

I thoroughly enjoyed Katie. She is a travel writer with a penchant for trouble, always searching for a place to call home. Katie and her knack for crazy accidents gives us graceless types hope. I loved that she took her mishaps and turned them into a chance to laugh and share the world with her audience. And poor Graeme content in his carefully ordered world in Scotland isn’t quite sure what to do with the disruption Katie brings. As he works to renovate and maintain his ancestral estate, currently used as an immersive Edwardian experience, he tries to avoid a certain travel writer guest. But her misadventures and personality draw him closer.

This story had me laughing out loud in one moment and retrospective the next. While there are plenty of humorous moments within these pages, grief and the ache for home are explored as well. Both Katie and Graeme have experienced the loss of a sibling and both learn what truly loving someone and being loved by someone looks like.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from NetGalley and the publisher. No positive review was required. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I had a false start with this book and pushed pause after 3 chapters. The second time I restarted and it took me about a third of the way through to get really into it but once I did it gripped me and kept getting better and better.

This is a Christian contemporary romantic comedy set in Scotland. Both of our MCs have lost a sibling and that grief and it’s effect on the characters and their families plays an important role in this story and our characters’ journeys - both their journey together towards love and their journey in bettering themselves.

I love the Scotland locale for this book. It is extremely prominent from the vivid scenery descriptions to the Scottish phrases and culture. I loved hearing about their legends - especially through the eyes of an 8 year old boy. You can literally hear the Scottish accent as you read these pages. This book really emphasized the beauty of Scotland and made me want to visit someday.

Our heroine is a travel writer who has maaaaany mishaps and has earned the moniker “Miss Adventure.” She has a great mindset about it and is always kind to others and helping them out. She’s very down to earth. Our hero is a Scotland native and is pulled into her orbit. This romance has some forced proximity and opposites attract as this single dad endeavors to protect her from herself.

This book is full of fun, family, faith, beauty, and so much more. This was my first book by this author but I’ll definitely entertain reading more. This was a just kisses romance. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

Sometimes home is where you find it. Katie Campbell has been globetrotting since her grandparents’ deaths, untethered and free, a social media star for her travel adventures and misadventures. A three week Edwardian Experience in Scotland is eccentric, but right up her alley. A thieving parrot and a tumble into the loch are hairy situations that make perfect stories for her followers; it is the #hotScot that whips them into a frenzy, though. And for some reason, Graeme MacKerrow seems to be present for every misadventure, seeing her only in the worst possible light while saving her life time and again. If only he was not so grumpy. And so infernally hot.

Some Like It Scot is heavy on the grump, the #hotScot and misadventure. Pepper Basham has created a community of quirky, lovable characters and brought them together in a spellbinding setting with experiences, both Edwardian and modern, that weave them together like the sturdiest plaid. A fair amount of frustration, a good bit of humor, and the nicest bit of heat make this a fun story to read about finding home, even when you did not realize you were searching for it. If you are looking for a fun romp with a good heart, a handful of humor and a dash of sweet heat, Some Like It Scot is a great pick.

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

Wow! What a wonderful read! This is not the first book I have read by Pepper Basham and it will certainly not be the last, but I will just say that it definitely rises to the title of “one of my favorites.” I read the physical book and listened to the audiobook and both were winners. The narrators of the audiobook were top notch. I mean, who can resist an accent?

This book is filled with many of the things that I appreciate about Basham’s writing – her delightful sense of humor, her unique and varied characters, and her love of family and relationships. The concept of “home” is clearly presented in this novel and I was engrossed in this part of the story.

I highly (See what I did there?) recommend this fun “trip” to Scotland with Katie and Graeme!

I reviewed this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I finally met Pepper Basham in person in January at the Turning A New Page Book Festival in Perry, GA. What fun it was to sit in on the two panels she was on, as well as, talking with her face-to-face! She is so sweet! And funny! If you are a fan of her romcoms you probably would have guessed that already. I also had the great fortune of receiving an ARC of her latest book, Some Like It Scot. It is a fun romp through the Scottish countryside with sheep, a hairy coo, and a swoony hero in a kilt. Main character Katie Campbell is a popular travel writer that has endeared her audience with misadventures. Katie is sweet, kind, and prone to harrowing near death experiences, with this trip to the Isle of Mull no exception. She is also burdened by family dynamics leading her to a flight response in her personal life. I loved Katie. She is a relatable character, even if you’ve never been chased by a cow or fallen off a cliff. 😉 She meets her dream man, but it is definitely not love at first sight for either of them — at least that’s what they tell each other. I really liked how the romance develops between the pair. There are plenty of zany situations and quirky, but lovable characters. I especially fell in love with Lachlan, a young boy wise beyond his years, and Mirren, a woman who nurtures Katie in ways her own mother never did. I also now want to return to Scotland to experience the misty lochs and quaint towns found on Mull.

Some Like It Scot was a quick read with lots of romance, but it also conveys godly wisdom for anyone reading it. It’s definitely a recommended read!

Recommended.

Audience: Adults.

2⭐️1.5🌶️

Contemporary Romance
Christian Romance
Dual POV
Wanderlust
Scottish Setting
Tall FMC
Historical
Reflection

Tw: cancer, grief

Some Like it Scot promises humor, romance, and adventure, but it’s a mixed bag in its execution.

One of the standout features of this novel is the main character, a tall female protagonist who stands at an impressive 6’1”. It’s refreshing to see a heroine who doesn’t conform to the typical romance novel mold. Even better, her love interest is equally tall, which adds a nice layer of visual chemistry to their dynamic.

However, while the romance has its appealing moments, the Christian themes didn’t come into focus as I expected. Labeled a Christian Romance, I anticipated the faith-based aspects to be more integral to the narrative. Instead, these elements seemed to emerge late in the story and felt more like a checkbox rather than a natural, woven theme.

Another issue I encountered was the pacing. The story frequently backtracks when shifting between the different points of view (POVs). This disrupted the flow of the plot and slowed the momentum, making it hard to stay engaged at times. I found myself wanting to continue the story without interruptions, but the constant shifts broke that connection.

Even more frustrating was the author’s choice to cut scenes abruptly, either with a POV shift or at the end of a chapter. This approach left me feeling incomplete, as I often had to revisit events in reflection rather than experiencing them firsthand. It’s a narrative style that can be jarring, especially when you’re invested in the action of a scene.

The story has its charm, especially for readers who enjoy a lighthearted romance set against the backdrop of Scotland. However, the uneven pacing may not satisfy all readers looking for a more robust or consistent storyline.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the eARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

Surprisingly enough, this was my first ever read by Pepper Basham and it certainly did not disappoint! As soon as I started reading, I could tell that I loved her writing style. It instantly pulled me into the story and kept me highly entertained until the end! Pepper’s talent with descriptive writing painted such a vivid picture of beautiful Scotland in my mind’s eye.

This book had some of my favorite tropes including a grumpy/sunshine trope that was absolute perfection! I loved that the FMC was not your average, petite character but rather 6’ tall and “well-built” 🤭 The fact that Graeme was able to make her feel small was the best! The meet-cute was one of the best meet-cutes I’ve read in a while; it really showed off the main character’s personalities to a T 😂

Katie didn’t have a place she considered home and traveling the world for a job certainly didn’t help matters. When she arrives in Scotland and falls instantly in love with the raw beauty of the country and possibly a local Scotsman, could she possibly begin to consider setting down roots? Katie’s life has had its fair share of pain and quite a bit more than its fair share of mishaps, or misadventures as she dubs them. Can she finally find peace and healing in the beautiful country of Scotland? Can she possibly trust someone enough with her brokenness and choose to stay with them?

Graeme was the perfect counterpart for vivacious Katie, with all of her wildness and misadventures. His was a calm and easygoing life now made a bit more wild by a certain redheaded American, but he was able to be that strong and secure presence she needed in her life. Graeme had his fair share of hurts and pain over the years as well and I love that they were able to finally find some semblance of healing together ♥️

This book showed such real and raw relationships of people with God. It’s one of those stories you can easily relate to because you’ve been through similar struggles. I love how the characters made such an effort to truly seek God and make Him an active part of their lives.

This book was breathtakingly beautiful ♥️ It gave off Tea With Elephants by Robin Jones Gunn vibes 🥹 I highlighted so many beautiful quotes in this book!

Going into a book knowing it promises a happily ever after comes with certain expectations, and this one absolutely delivers on every level. Our leading lady is an American travel writer whose entire brand revolves around chaos—so much so that her series is called Misadventures. No trip ever goes according to plan, and that’s exactly what makes her experiences so entertaining. When she gets the chance to spend three weeks in an immersive historical experience, she’s all in—until, of course, she finds herself tangled up with a swoon-worthy Scotsman. But love isn’t as simple as storybook endings, especially when both parties carry their own doubts, fears, and deep-seated beliefs about what they’re willing to change for someone else. What follows is a whirlwind of attraction, tension, and, of course, plenty of miscommunication.

This book has everything I could want in a love story—heartache, self-discovery, and a romance that keeps you rooting for the characters despite all their obstacles. The setting is beautifully described, making the town and its surroundings feel as immersive as the historical experience itself. Every moment felt rich with emotion, from the lighthearted mishaps to the deeper, more vulnerable conversations. It’s the kind of read that sweeps you up and leaves you with a full heart by the end. If you’re looking for a charming, feel-good romance with just the right amount of adventure, this one is a must-read!

"It's fine to run away from home, but one day, home will catch you."

Thank you, Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the complimentary ARC. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Some Like It Scot is a predictable ride along the winding roads of Scotland. The author has tried their best to showcase the nature and essence of Scotland and it is evident on every page of this book.

Katie Campbell, a travel writer, is in Mull, Scotland for an "Edwardian Experience" at Craigshill, the family estate of Graeme MacKerrow. The story follows both as they find the meaning of home and find the home in each other.

"Home. Sometimes it's a place. Sometimes it's a person. You just have to find yours."

From the storywriting aspect, there are multiple subplots. This forbidden love trope offers rich dialogue on importance of community and family. I thought there might be Campbell vs MacKerrow feud in the mix, which was never revealed.

Despite its predictability, the story offers an easy read with medium pacing, set against the Highlands and amidst eccentric characters who never leave a dull moment.

Pick it up if you are into travel fiction or have a soft spot for Scottish Highlands.

Pepper Basham writes books that are witty, humorous, and engaging. In Some Like It Scot, there are two main characters who are really fun to get to know, a grumpy and broody Scottish man and a clumsy but caring and fun American girl Katie is in Scotland for an Edwardian Experience for the traveling blog/website she writes for. She is called Miss Adventure because of her accidents and misadventures. Graeme's family owns the manor house where the event takes place, although the house is rented to another party. The two don't start off on the right foot but do develop an appreciation for each other as time goes on. Think, hot Scot rescues clumsy American girl. Again and Again. Throw in some likable locals, including Graeme's mom and nephew, and Katie falls in love with her first generation American Scottish grandfather's family's homeland and this is a delightful read. Both have some issues to overcome but faith leads them to face their past. Oh and a kilt, Scottish Games, and bagpipes! Loved it!
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review. These are my thoughts.