As a huge fan of Pepper Basham’s romances, I was very much looking forward to her newest release. And it did not disappoint! She has such a great way of writing stories with love interests from different countries, creating tension just by virtue of their vastly different living arrangements. Her male protagonists are such gentleman and I’ve fallen in love with them all, Graeme being the latest. I highly recommend this sweet romance.

As my first Pepper Basham book, this one was so much fun! I loved getting to know Katie and Graeme and the world that Basham created in Mull. Katie and Graeme come from vastly different worlds, and yet they are drawn together as if by Scottish magic. Through witty puns, funny mishaps Basham has woven a tale that kept me coming back for more!

I just finished reading "Some Like It Scot" by Pepper Basham. In this romantic comedy, Katie is a travel writer whose job keeps her constantly on the move. Her latest assignment brings her to a charming Scottish village for a three-week "Edwardian Experience" at a historic castle, along with other journalists.

Known online as "Miss Adventure" for her knack for finding trouble, Katie lives up to her reputation when she arrives at the castle and an out-of-control bird sends her crashing through the stair railing—which happens to have been recently built by Graeme, setting up their first meeting.
As Katie explores the village, she forms genuine connections with the locals who welcome her warmly. A particularly sweet relationship develops between Katie and Graeme's clever nephew, which naturally brings Katie and Graeme closer together.

But as the three weeks draw to a close, they face the reality that Katie's lifestyle means moving on while Graeme's life is firmly rooted in Scotland. Their growing feelings challenge them both to reconsider what "home" really means—perhaps it's not about a place at all, but about finding the right person.

I recommend taking a trip to Scotland with this fun novel!

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for a chance to review "Some Like It Scot" ahead of the publication date. All opinions are my own.

Loved this book so much! I saw myself a lot in the main character: Katie. She is accident prone but laughs about it! This romance is so wholesome and sweet and I haven't laughed so hard in a book in a while! I loved how she really thinks about her feelings for the male main character and processes them like anormal person and makes decisions accordingly. ! highly recommend this book for everyone!

As I am someone fascinated by certain points in history, I would be all over a real Edwardian Highland experience and that’s just how Katie (love her name 😉) finds herself in Scotland. Is this adventure as amazing as she had hoped it would be? Let’s just say that all that glitters isn’t gold, including a sullen Scot named Graeme, but it did provide a lot of entertainment.

This slight enemies-to-love vibe is rolled with sugar and spice, creating the most delicious cinnamon roll hero to exist. I adored these characters and their personalities fascinated me.

There are so many opposites with this duo–one longs for home and familiarity while the other aches for exploration; one finds himself a parent to a precocious nephew while the other lives carefree; one is full of sunshine and light and the other is filled with reality and grumpiness. But this story that showcases all things Scotland allows for these characters to bond over a common thread of loss.

Witty connections full of banter and chemistry tie this sweet story together in such a lovely way. I thoroughly enjoyed the narrators.

Content: mild religion; mild romance; mild moment of peril

I love this book! It is funny, witty, inspiring, and romantic. I adore the characters they are complex and interesting. They are characters that you want for friends. Katie is kind, funny, friendly and has no idea of her worth. Graeme is a bit grumpy, feels deeply, is fiercely loyal and is always saving Katie from some trouble. The side characters are just as loveable. So many life lessons in this book as well. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.

Pepper Basham has done it again. She swept me up in the glory of Scotland, made me laugh with her sweet and flawed main characters, and grabbed me with a touching story. The kilt was a bonus🤣❤️

This book was a really fun take on 'girl goes to Scotland' and it completely changes her life trope. It was a bit more tame than I might have hoped or expected based on the character's personality and the way she spoke or thought of past exploits, but that was alright because it ended up being really suited to the story.

In some ways this was very predictable and in others it offered surprise and delight!

A fun read

Enjoyable read
I love stories that are set in Scotland, such a beautiful country with wonderful people. So, when I saw this book, I really wanted to read it. And I wasn’t disappointed. Our main female character is Katie Campbell, and American travel writer with no definite home. She has parents but her only sister has passed a few years prior. Katie is given an assignment to cover a 3-week Edwardian Experience at a Scottish home named Craighill House. Here she meets Graeme MacKerrow, whose family owns the house. He’s not very friendly and is overworked and is also raising his young nephew. Graeme does have a wonderful family who have large parts in this slow burn romance. Both characters are well developed and show honest emotions and are very real to life. I would hope that Pepper Basham would add additional books set here in the small village that Craighill House is located.
I was given an ARC by NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Happy Sigh!!!! Y'all, this book!!! Soooo good! I know I should think of better descriptive words than "soooo good," but it's very true! I just adored this book so much! Oops, there I go again with the "so's." Sorry, not sorry. I loved this one so much that this is my second read/listen through. Yes, I read it first and then I was given an early audiobook copy and loved being pulled back into this sweet world of Katie Campbell's! She made me smile and cry and laugh! I just adored her character so much. She brought a light with her everywhere she went and helped to lighten the loads of those around her. Especially a really grump Scot. Hahaha! But it just goes to show that she shines brightly that this surly Scot couldn't help but notice and be affected.

Oh my heart!!! I loved every scene with Katie and Graeme in it. And every moment that they are thinking of each other, especially when trying NOT to think of the other.

You'll love the spark and chemistry and tension between these two. As well as the friendship that develops and then continues to grow into a sweet love story. Awwww! These two just compliment each other perfectly. They bring balance to each other. And fill the needs of each other's hearts and souls. Perfection!

The narrators of the audiobooks brought the story to life so beautifully! Their inflections and the emotions that they added made it that much more enjoyable! If you can't tell, I'm hooked and a big fan of this book!

Pick it up and be transported to the beautiful hills and crags of Scotland! You won't want to leave!

Content: Clean. Some sweet kisses but nothing further.

I received a digital copy from the publisher, Thomas Nelson Fiction, and the audiobook from the producer, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

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Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for the galley and audio galley. The opinions below are my own.

I had such a slow start to this book, and at first I thought I wasn’t going to enjoy it, but it really turned around about 1/4 of the way through.

I love that the faith aspect of this book felt natural. The characters’ faith was importantly referenced, but I didn’t feel like it was banging me over the head.

I really enjoyed the cast. The main characters was funny and the levity of her life was so good, but she had struggles and it made her relatable.

The MMC was a great book boyfriend, but
*** spoilers***
he gave his ex way too much credit. 😅 it’s good he can own a part in it, but his ex was selfish in a time of very intense grief, which I wanted to yell at her while he was giving her grace. 😂

Anyway, the end had me tearing up and was great. I recommend for anyone who loves romcoms and sweet stories with Christian faith in the background.

This one is a slow-burn (lite) closed-door romance where you don’t even see them hold hands until the second half! The story follows a clumsy travel journalist who ends up on a 3-week assignment in Scotland. We follow her “misadventures” and see a picture into her life and how she came to embrace her clumsiness. There were aspects of this story I could relate to a bit too much thanks to my ADHD.

The author did a pretty good job writing out the Scottish terms so you can do your best to get the Scottish vibe from reading, but if you can - listen to the audiobook.

The authors landscape descriptions made me want to go back and visit. I do take issue with describing Irn-Bru as bubble-gum flavor, though. She forgot the hint of toothpaste and orange soda/pop!

Overall, it was a sweet rom com, with reflections on self-esteem, grief, loss, and moving into the next stage of adulthood. Christian themes start showing up later on in the book, so don’t be surprised by that if you’re not expecting it. It’s not Bible-thumping by any means. If you’re looking for spice, you won’t find it here but you will find two characters who find a home in one another ☺️

Thanks to Thomas Nelson Publishers and NetGalley for the audiobook/print in exchange for a review.

Pepper Basham has a masterful talent for penning stories that drags the reader right into the plot, and Some Like it Scot was no exception. A wonderful story that illustrates the truth of no matter what those on earth have come to make us feel like, our Heavenly Father always claims us as His own, this was a read I had a hard time wanting to put down, and I adored every moment of it.

I've come to expect wonderful things whenever I pick up a book by this author, and she never disappoints. In this lovely tale set in Scotland, readers follow travel writer Katie Campbell who has made a name for herself from the "misadventures" she's constantly encountering no matter where she goes. When the opporunity arises for her to take part in an "Edwardian lifestyle" experience in her grandfather's home country, she jumps at the chance. However, she never expected this beautiful place to breakthrough the chains she placed on her heart years ago, or the dashing Scotsman (Graeme) she encounters early on to have such a huge part in doing so. As Katie struggles to make sense of what all these new feelings mean for her future, readers get to follow along her adorable quest for happily ever after.

This was overall a lovely tale full of adventures (or misadventures?), swoon worthy romantic moments, and the comedic hilarity bits I've come to expect from every book I pick up by this author. While I wouldn't say it's my favorite she's ever written, it was a lovely romance with an idyllic setting and a beautiful faith element that was authentically woven into the rest of the plot.

Final Rating: 4/5.

I'd definitely recommend this one to anyone who enjoys Christian and/or clean romances.

Thanks so much to Thomas Nelson for the opportunity to read and review this one!

I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel from the publisher (Thomas Nelson) via NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and this is my honest review.

This book has all the charm of a classic rom-com but layers it with an unexpected depth that took me completely by surprise!

This book has grief, heart, found family, and a brooding Scottish man who’s been through more than he lets on.

It’s tender. It’s hilarious. It’s healing. And it’s the perfect cozy romance read!

This book is warm and witty and full of moments that sneak up on you emotionally. It’s slow, but purposefully so. You’re not rushing toward a dramatic twist-you’re soaking in every little interaction that builds trust, love, and belonging.

I laughed. A lot.
I cried, unexpectedly.
And by the end, I felt like I’d taken a deep breath after holding it in too long.

Some Like It Scot doesn't rely on spice or spectacle. There’s no over-the-top drama. Just heartfelt, sometimes messy, always honest storytelling. It’s a rare kind of romantic comedy that balances lighthearted banter with real emotional weight—and does it beautifully!

This book had everything I love. Scottish setting. Quirky characters. Quippy banter. I loved Katie so much. She was so relatable and real. All of the side characters were delightful. I cannot wait to see what this author has next!

Such a fun, sweet book! I was able to enjoy this story as both an audiobook and e-book, and I have to say having the Scottish accents of each character in my ear served to enhance the movie playing in my head as I read along. I loved the incorporation of faith into this sweet romance/romcom book. Dual POV switching between male and female main characters/love interests isn't usually my favorite, but I really enjoyed it in this story. The character development was great and I loved getting to know them through this book. Thank you very much to Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review!

“And it’s not cosplaying. The brochure states—several times— that it’s an Edwardian Experience.” Whatever that meant. “No lightsabers or hobbit cloaks.”

☆☆☆.5

I just finished reading Some Like it Scot by Pepper Basham, and this was a quick rom-com taking place on the Isle of Mull, Scotland! This book follows travel writer Katie Campbell, and her misadventures. She's tall, clumsy, and attracts wild stories wherever she goes! When she gets the chance to write about an Edwardian Experience in Scotland, she reluctantly agrees... only to fall in love with the town, the people, and even a grumpy Scot.

"You’d think I’d never looked deeply into a handsome man’s eyes before... Had I really? Like the soul-searching kind of look? Maybe that came with falling in love, which I may have partially done while watching The Lord of the Rings for the first time, but I’m pretty sure it’s not the same thing."

I wanted to really like this book. It started off really strong! The beginning hooked me very quickly, and I enjoyed reading about Katie's absurd adventures, but around the halfway mark, it started to get a little chaotic. A lot happened in the second half, and it was a little confusing. Overall, though, this was a cute story! Lachlan and Wedge are my favorite characters! They're adorable and made the story so enjoyable!

You'll like this book if you like:
Christian rom-coms
Small town
Forced proximity
Grumpy/Sunshine
Lots of awkwardness
LOTR references
Clean romance

This book gets released on April 8th, and is available for pre-order now!

A huge thank you to the publisher, the author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I was excited to read Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham but was ultimately disappointed. The story felt repetitive, with Katie’s Edwardian experience, encounters with Graeme, and inner monologues dragging on. While I usually don’t mind religious themes, they felt forced here. Despite the promising Scottish setting, humor, and deeper themes like grief and broken families, the book lacked emotional depth. The slow pacing made it hard to stay engaged, and I often skimmed sections.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for the ARC—my opinions are my own.

This book was like going on an adventure to Scotland yourself, getting to experience the excitement of visiting a different country from your own bed or couch. It was an enjoyable story about two very different characters which I really enjoyed. It's a slow burn but a slow burn that is well and truly worth it. This book was heavy on the faith so just bare that in mind if it might be a trigger for you. It was romantic but don't expect spice. Overall it was cute!

If all rom coms were this amazing, I’d be reading a whole lot more of them. Basham has crafted a novel with the wit, humor, and romance I expected of a rom com, but the depth of the story and characters were a pleasant surprise that will keep me returning to the story.

Katie and Graeme were an incredible leading couple with their uniqueness and relatability combined with their protection of and care for those around them. As the story progressed, their growth felt natural, and challenged me to look at what lies I might be believing in my own life.

Accompanied by a cast of diverse, funny, and heart-warming characters, Katie and Graeme give us a glimpse of life in Scotland, with just the right amount of whimsy and hilarious experiences to make it memorable. This is a story I’ll be returning to again, both for the laugh-out-loud misadventures and the heart-warming truths about love and life.