What a beautiful story! I not only fell in love with Graeme, but also with Scotland. The author depicts the landscapes so well that it felt like I was the one there, standing on the hillside on a foggy day in my wellies, feeling the wet spray on my face. I wish I could immediately teleport there! There were several funny moments in the book, but the serious conversations about love & family are what had me feeling the most emotional. I welled up so many times. I loved all of it. If you love romance and you love Scotland, this book is for you!

This story was just ok for me. I enjoyed the plot and characters but the story didn’t grab me. Please note that this book should be listed under Christian fiction, not contemporary fiction. 3.5 stars.

I really enjoyed reading this book ! It's my first book from author Pepper Basham and I definetly will read more.
The dynamic between Katie and Graeme was great and how they complemented each other.

It was a sweet story, cute and wholesome; the description of Scotland makes it seems as if you were actually there. Katie was a really relatable character, and I could identify with her in many levels. It is a slooooow burn, so take that in mind, it also has some christian themes in the book. I didn't mind it at all, but I can see how it could be a turn off to some people.

These is definetly a cute, fun and fast read that I would totally recommend.

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

This book was such a sweet escape!

Katie, a travel writer and podcaster known as “Miss Adventure,” is all about saying yes to life’s wild opportunities—even when they don’t go as planned. Her latest adventure lands her in Scotland for a three-week Edwardian experience.

Graeme MacKerrow is a brooding Scotsman who is fiercely loyal to his island home and family.

Scotland as a backdrop instantly had me hooked—it’s just the perfect setting for a romantic story.

Katie’s misadventures were funny and relatable, while Graeme’s grumpy, protective vibe made him such a lovable character.

I’m a sucker for a slow burn, and this one delivered in the best way. It was cozy, heartfelt, and gave me all the warm fuzzies. Definitely a feel-good read!

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for this free ARC!

Cute and cozy but predictable. I've never read anything by Pepper Basham and didn't realize that faith was going to play such a big part of the story and found that a bit off putting. That is most definitely a "me" thing that I'm sure won't deter many others.

I have loved everything Pepper Basham has written, and I have no doubt I would love this ARC just as much!! I hate to quite a book with so much potential, but I am hoping I can snag an audiobook of this book (please?) because I can’t see the ARC well enough on my phone to read it. Such sadness!

This book was a solid romance for me that had a characteristics that I liked, but also a few that I couldn't warm up to.

First of all, to the good parts. The book is set in Scotland, which is always something I love in books. For whatever reason books set in Scotland and especially romances in that regard are really fun! Hence, the book was off to a good start. Katie, our main character, is an interesting personality and I loved how she loved her job as a travel blogger and writer who embraces her misadventures for her blog and her readers love her for it. What I liked about her in addition was her transformation from the beginning of the book toward the end. I won't spoil the story, but I can say this much: Her values and what she values in her life undergo a big transformation in my view and that is so heartwarming. The second highlight for me was Greame, our main male character. He is such a lovely but grumpy character, he knows what he likes and he doesn't like to stray from what he likes until he meets Katie. He has good reasons for being the way he is due to his life circumstances and the fact that he is the main caregiver to his late sister's son. Lachlan needed him to take care of him and love him after his mum's passing and Graeme fulfils that role so wholeheartedly that he doesn't leave Mull, his home island. You can see, we have some great opposites in the main characters with Katie being a traveller without a real home and Graeme who loves to stay on Mull.

So, what makes this book not a 5 star perfect read for me? The book centres around an Edwardian Experience vacation event Katie attends for her blog and what brings her to Mull in the first place. This event is quite unique and to be honest, from my point of view, was not needed to make the story work. I felt the story would have been able to live off the characteristics and dynamics between the two characters perfectly without the oddness of the Edwardian era topics in it. The second small point is related to this as well, as I feel the Edwardian scenes somewhat made the storyline a little more disjointed than necessary.

All in all, I really loved the chapters where we got to read about Katie and Graeme and his family, but I wouldn't have needed the Edwardian chapters as such. If you love books set in Scotland and my description of Katie and Graeme speaks to you, I am sure you will enjoy this book and I can recommend it.

(A review will be posted on my accounts in March 2025)

I loved this sweet romance. The setting was wonderful and I loved all the characters. I will definitely read more from this author.

Some Like it Scot was a cute and cozy read about Jess, a travel writer that has an affinity for disaster. She goes to Isle of Mull in Scotland for a three week Edwardian experience in a castle. She ends up falling into the grumpy and hot handyman/owner, Graeme, during an incident. He is still reeling from his ex-fiance.

Overall, it was a cute story with likeable characters. I can see one of my acquaintances being Jess. The main characters are religious and have talks about their faith.

I gave the book 3.5 stars and rounded up to 4.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Some Like It Scot is a charming story by Pepper Basham. I picked up this book after having read one other book by Basham, because I remembered it being a cute story. I enjoyed the characters, both the main couple and many of the supporting characters. The setting was delightful as well. The characters Christian faith is talked about quite a bit throughout the story. I didn’t realize this would be the case, but it was nice to read a story where faith and the role it plays in all aspects of life is acknowledged. I love how the author deals with issues such as familial struggles/hurt with kindness, and without making everyone all have perfect relationships by the end of the story. I will definitely be recommending this to anyone who wants to read a sweet, fun, and charming romance! Thank you to Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Unfortunately, this book did not capture me. I tried to pull through because I adored the cover and the synopsis, but I made it to around 30% in until I decided to call it quits. It was too heavy on the immersive Edwardian experience plotline and too light on the romance development.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson Fiction and Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Ohhh I just absolutely loved this story! It was definitely a slow burn, but you got to savor the love blooming between Graeme and Katie. Reading the development of how Katie discovers what she truly wants in life, was so sweet. I also loved the witty banter between them two. I would definitely recommend this book if you love a sweet romance, that starts as an enemies to lovers vibe.

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

I loved the story, especially the totally relatable main characters, their struggles, the setting in Scotland and the theme of searching for home. I do think the peaks into Katie’s internal thoughts about Gremme’s attractiveness to be a little overdone or at least they don’t flow as well with the story. But otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed this story.

Great for readers who love Bethany Turner, Janice Thompson and Rebekah Millet.

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DNF at 35%

Personally this book wasn’t for me, the writing style was not something I get along with.

To me I was finding it really hard to keep picking up the book. It was a though the pages and the lines were blurring into one.

I could not connect with these characters and I could not feel the emotion that author was trying to evoke.

I do not hold a religious belief so when this was spoken about it parts, I didn’t truly understand what significance it could have for the 2 main characters. To be honest I wasn’t aware this was a Christian book until I gone back to double check what tropes would be involved, a fault on my part entirely.

I completely respect the author as I know that writing a book is not an easy feet and I am envious of the courage and determination that this author has.

Just because this book wasn’t for me doesn’t that it isn’t a fabulous book and would certainly fit a specific demographic.

Miss Adventure, Katie Campbell, popular podcaster and lover/writer of travel, meets Graeme MacKerrow on her current assignment— an Edwardian experience in Scotland. Will she discover that home is where her heart is? Fun, lighthearted read.

Thanks to Pepper Basham, NetGalley, and Thomas Nelson Fiction for an advance reader's copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. Some Like it Scot is the story of Katie, a travel writer who accepts long-term assignment in a village in Scotland in the hopes of getting a promotion to be an editor. The village sounds absolutely beautiful. It's on the coast, and the townspeople are colorful and interesting and quickly adopt Katie as one of their own. I really enjoyed the description of the Scottish countryside and the quirky side characters. Graeme is the owner and caretaker of the estate where Katie is staying and working from. They meet and are interested in each other, but he feels very tied to his village, especially after his sister's death and as he raises her son. There is a cast of characters acting out Downton Abbey-type scenes in the estate where Katie is staying, which offers a lot of comic relief. I really enjoyed this book and the back stories of the main characters were really realistic. As we get older, most of us have flaws and difficult stories in our pasts that we are dealing with. Basham writes about all of her characters with care and the reader feels empathy with their struggles. I also loved reading the story from both main characters' perspectives. I wondered how a travel writer who lives all over the world for her work would start a relationship with someone who is tied to his village and ancestral home. The author ties up the story well with a lovely ending. For all of us who love travel, Scotland, and romance, this book is for you! Enjoy!

After the Skymar series, I was thrilled to see a Scottish book from Pepper Basham. It’s a place I’d love to visit someday but a book will suffice for now. And boy, did it deliver!

The best part was the Scottish accent. It was written in and, while it means I don’t always understand, I loved it and I could always get the gist. Do I know how to pronounce most of the words? Nope. Neither do I care. It’s still fun.

The characters were delightful! Lachlan stole my heart, I wish Mirren could be my mentor, and even Graeme’s interactions with his brother made me smile. And I can’t forget Katie’s amazing brother, Brett.

While I definitely related to things with Katie, I found myself pulled more into Graeme’s story. This is an absolutely hilarious book but it also has some very deep and powerful lessons. Like not holding on so tight to things and not letting the lies in your head direct your life. Graeme has a thought like God is trying to tell him something. Me too, buddy. Me too.

I highlighted so much of this book. Especially the parts about being seen and the parts about dreams. Those really hit home for me. Oh, and like the whole section when Mirren talks to Katie about love. I could cry.

There is one downside of this for me and it’s how sensual things were. I felt like our MCs were constantly thinking about how attracted they were to each other. Especially Katie. I don’t know how many times Graeme’s broad shoulders or strong arms or something like that were mentioned. I’m not against physical attraction by any means but this was a lot and got a little overboard at times. It was closer to her Freddie and Grace books than her Skymar books.

I will read it again but I’d be cautious about recommending it, especially to teens.

Really enjoyed this jaunt through the Scottish countryside with interesting tidbits about the setting interspersed throughout! Mostly, though, I immediately fell for the main characters, who had some of the richest backstories!

Another 5+ star read from Pepper Basham!! The adventures - erm, rather, misadventures of Katie drew me in from the very start. Her hilarious mishaps kept me laughing, but her walk with the Lord and the issues she was sorting through with Him called to my heart in a personal way. The love, joy, peace, humour, growth, and changing of dreams that shapes this book makes it a modern day classic! And don't even get me started on Graeme!! A hot Scot who's broody, yet gentle, caring, and proudly loves his family and the Lord?! Swoon!! This lovely, faith-filled romcom full of both heart and humour is one you won't want to miss and will enjoy reading many times over!

I was blessed to received a complimentary copy of this book and be able to share my honest thoughts on it!

While normally a fan of rom com's this book didn't do it for me. The premise is a travel writer better known for her misadventures, than her actual adventures goes to Scotland for a Victorian Era experience at an estate. The MMC is of course "grumpy" (because no one has opened a thesaurus in the last two years), and any man not immediately swooning must be grumpy. The women in town take to her immediately with no explanation, and his family takes her in as one of their own. A little over halfway through, the narrative turns to God and God's plan for the two of them. Pardon? God, faith, prayer, etc., is never mentioned, suddenly it's a deep dive.

Others may be a fan of the light hearted banter, but it wasn't enough for me to develop any liking for the FMC.