Oh my word. You know the book is good when you finish, you are crying happy tears.

This slow burn rom com was so delicious. Katie’s humor and enthusiasm is a joy. Graeme’s care of Katie and his love for his family is lovely.

They both have walked through the losing of a loved one but their experiences are so unique. Watching them grow through their experiences helped me with my own.

The audiobook version was so charming. I love that Katie and Graeme each had a voice actor in for their chapters.

I can’t wait to share this book with my family and friends. I received an advanced copy of this book. The review and thoughts are my own.

Pepper Basham is one of my favorite authors. She writes the kind of books where I find myself smiling or giggling as I'm reading. And that's just what I got in Some Like it Scot!

Katie, a travel writer, meets grumpy Graeme when she goes to Scotland to immerse herself for a three-week Edwardian experience. The setting is perfect and so is their romance. They both have things they're dealing with and they learn how love can help one another learn and grow. It was just so sweet and so much fun!

Many thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read/listen to the audio book and review. Joshua Manning and Stina Nielsen did a wonderful job narrating! All opinions are my own.

Publication date: 8 April 2025

I really enjoyed Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham.

You have a quirky travel writer on assignment in Scottland. Throw in a hot Scot and it is perfect.

Katie Campbell is on assignment in Scottland to write about an Edwardian experience. She is quite clumsy and has a lot of mishaps. Which her readers love to hear about. In comes a tall and handsome Scotsman Graeme. He has loaned out his family manor to build up the cash to fix the things that are falling apart. This is a sweet story about figuring out what you want and going for it. Yes, it is like a hallmark movie...and yes, that is what I love about it!

Some Like It Scot was an absolute delight! The romance was swoon-worthy, the characters were lovable, and the setting was breathtaking. Pepper Basham perfectly blended humor, heart, and passion into a story that had me hooked from start to finish. A truly charming and unforgettable read

Love this! Found family, quirky characters and kilts! This felt very cozy and was a very relaxing listen.

What an absolutely adorable book. This was such a fun listen, I loved the narrators, so enjoyable to listen to, great cadence and tone of voice. Katie is a travel writer who really doesn’t live her own life, she lives by telling the stories of others. She travels around and writes articles about her adventures or misadventures as it were, as Katie has a usual habit of the unusual happening to her while on adventures. This has led to her articles being very popular, but on her personal side, Katie has been struggling with where home really is.

Katie is off to Scotland, the a small village, where she will be staying at a manor house, Craighill House, for three weeks to live an Edwardian experience. This gives her ample opportunity to experience the area and it isn’t long before she literally bumps in to a grumpy but oh so handsome Scot, named Graeme who is assisting in the upkeep and restoration of the property. Katie soon after meets Lachlan, a spirited and sweet little boy who steals her heart.

As Katie and Graeme keep running into one another, and he has to keep rescuing her from her misadventures, sparks start to fly. Katie finds herself falling for not just Graeme but his family and Scotland itself. Katie soon realizes that maybe home isn’t a particular place more that it is a person and a feeling of worth and safety. This was a sweet romance with beautiful scenery.

Thank you to Netgalley, the audio house and the author for the opportunity to listen to an ARC of this audio book in return for a review based upon my honest opinion.

First off, kudos to narrators Joshua Manning and Stina Nielsen for their stellar performances. This story is magnificent all on its own but it rises to a whole other level as an audio book. They convey all the drama and humour with the kind of feeling that leads me to believe they enjoyed the story as much as I did and that increased my ‘reading’ pleasure all the more.

So, what can I say about this story other than it’s sheer brilliance in every way. Humour. Faith. Emotional depth. Quirky characters. All woven together into an incredible love story that had me laughing one moment and close to tears the next.

And, much like Katie, I was in a constant state of ‘human combustion of emotion’ because of a certain amount of ‘hot Scotness or Scot hotness.’ Their meet-cute is hysterically appropriate for a Pepper Basham rom/com. Especially since Katie has a unique radar for trouble no matter what country she’s currently traveling through.

Her ‘surly Scot’ is classically brooding though a tender heart beats beneath that brawny, gruff exterior. Personalities clash even as sparks fly and I happily settled in for what I knew would be an exceptional read.

Discovering emotional depth in the midst of riotous bedlam was an extra bonus. Our hero and heroine have suffered similar loss, though they’ve dealt with it in different ways. Basham compassionately tackles the power grief holds – to draw people closer or push them apart. And the hope that comes from finding your place in an accepting community.

‘Some Like it Scot’ is a definite must read (or listen) for discerning romance readers who enjoy savouring every last drop of deliciousness in a profound love story.

My thanks to Thomas Nelson, Zondervan Fiction Audio and Net Galley for providing me with an audio edition of this book.

Cute, Clean, Quirky.
I enjoyed this book - the 12 hours of listening went by very quickly and it did not really ever lose my attention while listening. The narrators fit the characters well and their accents did not disappoint. My biggest problem, and why I could not rate it as 4 stars, it is advertised as a clean Christian romance and while it definitely is a clean romance, I have to disagree strongly with categorizing it as Christian. In the last 40% there are mentions of prayer and being blessed with love and a visit to a church. I do NOT believe that that is enough to classify it as a Christian Romance. With that being said I still loved the book and will definitely recommend to others!

I received a copy of the audiobook from netgalley for an honest review.

This one is a bit hard for me to rate. It was very cute. But it felt a little heavy handed on the sibling death. I feel like they could relate on the grief but didn't feel like it needed to be exactly the same. I also felt like there was some areas that started to drag and took too long. But over all it was very cute. I loved their chemistry and the family aspects of it. I'll be honest, I didn't realize this was Christian when I started it. I was just hoping for a cute rom-com. It was a little too much for me, because I have a good amount of religious trama. However it didn't stop me from really enjoying it.

I feel like 3.5 stars is a fair rating for my overall feelings towards the story. The audiobook narrators also did a great job and really enhanced the reading experience.

Such a cute and heartwarming story.

We get Clumsy yet kind FMC and anGrumpy (also kind) MMC , set against the backdrop of rich Scottish scenery and legends.

Definitely a book to look out for, especially for all audiobook lovers as the two POV story is brought to life by two narrators. The narrators are well crafted with authentic accents and characterizations, making the characters truly come alive.


Thank you netgalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for giving me this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

4.5⭐️ This was just as adorable as @pepperbasham always writes. Katie and Graeme are my kind of characters. Katie is a sweet travel writer that really wants to find a home. Graeme is broody and utterly devoted. Lachlan is a perfect side character to add a lovable charm to the story.

5⭐️ to the narration by Joshua Manning and Stina Nielsen. Loved every second of the audiobook. Bouncing from American to Scottish accents can’t be easy. The flow was fantastic and never confusing.

Do you ever wonder what a place is like before you travel there? Katie Campbell is your girl. Travel writer and podcaster, Katie goes to these location and events so you can see they are worth it. This time, she’s going to Scotland for an Edwardian experience. Dancing and clothing just like in Bridgerton. Not to mention the beauty of Scotland in general.

Graeme is stoic and fine with just his family close. Having gotten their ancestral home back, he’s not thrilled with the people doing these experiences. That is until the very intriguing travel writer crashes into him.

Thank you to @pepperbasham @netgalley and @thomasnelson for the advanced editions.

This was a cute little listen! I enjoyed the low-stakes, feel-good vibes set against the fantastic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. However, I think Kate’s wanderlust and journey of self-discovery shines more than the romance. Her struggle in wanting to be taken seriously but her reputation getting in her way was relatable for me personally, and I enjoyed that aspect of the story very much. As far as rom-coms go, however, this didn’t deliver anything groundbreaking. The “villain” felt cookie-cutter, and Graeme’s trauma that prevents him from wanting to get close to Katie was a little lackluster and didn’t encourage the angst I look for in a romance. That said, the audio narration was absolutely incredible. The Scottish accents were on par, and I really enjoyed both the male and female voices. Even though I found myself not entirely blown away by the story itself, I kept listening because I enjoyed the voice actors so much.

This is a cute, slow-burn rom-com with a bit of grumpy Scot sprinkled in. The banter was good and I love that Katie finds her ‘home’ within the Highlands, beyond her “hot scot.” It was a nice storyline with the rival envy, a cute kid and his dog, the challenges of the Edwardian dress and living, the knitting book club, and the misadventures!
I also loved that the epilogue had a fly fishing adventure because I fly fish - it just ended the story on a ‘fuzzy’ moment to end the story on for me.
Thank you Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for an advance audiocopy. All opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.

This book had so much potential but hugely missed the mark for me. Katie’s misadventures start off quirky but then just got uncomfortable and forced in. For some reason in the second half of the book there were also quite a few mentions of “death following her” or her chasing after death which gave really uncomfortable and unintended dark vibes that didn’t fit with what I believe the author was going for. The religious aspects also showed up about halfway in and felt really out of place and pulled me out of the story every time they popped up. The plot felt awkward as if the author changed their mind about the climax half way through writing (the way Mark just stops being a part of the story?). Overall it just felt clunky and disjointed and like two separate books smashed together. The narrators were perfect though, and I really enjoyed listening to them.

I don't think it's possible to be unhappy while reading a Pepper Basham book (unless you dislike kissing books). Yes, Basham covers some HEAVY topics in Some Like It Scot (e.g., the death of a sibling; never earning a parent's favor), but it's in such a tender way with hope in God - and it's always followed by something funny. Like, I snort-laughed-out-loud-while-listening-to-it funny, and I don't usually snort-laugh. It has a lot of improbable scenarios, and is over-the-top in some instances of physical attraction (Katie is rendered speechless by seeing Graeme shirtless). But we are not here for realism; we are here for ridiculous fun and delightful escapism, and Basham delivers! There are cute kids! cute animals! kilts! kindly mother figures! beautiful Scottish scenery! What's not to love?

I am not even typically an audiobook person, but this audiobook was SUPERB. If you are into accents, you should definitely get the audiobook as well.

I recommend this to other Christian readers who enjoy romcoms and are okay with a lot of swoon and sizzle in their stories (but no open-door spice).

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for the free eARC! I post this review with my honest opinions. This review is crossposted on Goodreads and will be posted on Amazon and Instagram within a week of the book’s publication.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Some Like It Scot is such a sweet and heartwarming slow-burn romance. Even though I wasn’t in a romance headspace when I started it, this book totally won me over with its Scottish charm, lovable characters, and emotional depth. I especially loved watching the main couple grow together—not just fall in love but truly build something meaningful. Pepper Basham writes with heart and warmth, and the audiobook narration by Joshua Manning and Stina Nielsen brought the story to life beautifully. It is a lovely read for anyone who enjoys character-driven romance with a soft, sincere center.

I now want to visit Scotland! I did the audiobook of this story and the two narrators were great!


🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Sweet Christian Romance
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 GrumpyxSunshine
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Found Family
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 loveable and entertaining side characters
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 cute animals
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Grief
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Puns!

This is not my usually type of book and although it was not my favorite I did have a good time. I enjoyed the miss adventures, cast of characters, and magic of Scotland. The downside was the story was a bit slow and predictable.

I highly recommend the audiobook as both narrators did a wonderful job with all accents and made the story even more engaging.

There was a lot to really like about this. The leads were great- but even better together. The storyline really creative and fun. A lot happened, made me feel like I was back on Mull. But something was off. Maybe having the two leads both tell the story made it feel repetitive? I really liked both leads, but I felt like the switching slowed it down, We spent a lot of time in their heads.

Also, and this would be a different story, but I would have liked them to get together earlier because the two of them together were really great so seeing them on adventures together would be nice.

She also had so many great supporting characters, more of them would have been better. So maybe less time in the character's heads, and more action. Esp the Grannies Knitting Circle. There was so much in this book though! She packed quite a bit in.

I got this book from Netgalley on the promise I would give an unbiased review and so I would but then the knitters showed up and how can you not love a book with knitters?

What an adorable book. There were some Christian elements to this read. It wasn't overtly religious, but lots of little mentions of God and faith and that kind of stuff. As a non-Christian that part kind of took me out of the story and I probably wouldn't have read it had I known ahead of time. Again, it's not in your face and it's subtle, but as someone who really isn't religious (nor the religion being mentioned) it just wasn't my jam.

Outside of that it was an adorable closed door romance. Katie has a knack for getting into tight spots with embarrassing things happening while writing her travel blog, so she's made her career on her misadventures. There really was no shortage of them in this story. They were cute and funny and cringy (not bad cringy, just embarrassing).

Her travels have left her feeling a little lost and untethered without having a specific place she calls home. She hopes her trip to Scotland will help her feel more connected to her grandparents who had passed and were from Scotland.

The found family trope in this was strong and, I think, the best part of the story. All the townspeople and Graeme's family (his freaking adorable nephew!) were constantly making me smile and laugh.

Graeme and Sally were going through the same grieving process with a lost sibling but their families were handling it drastically differently. Sally got to see the other side of the coin and how Graeme's family were handling is was something she'd always wanted.

There wasn't a lot of steam or spice (again, closed door) and what little sweetness there was seemed a little cringy (in a bad way) to me considering these are later in life adults and I get that Sally is awkward, she was fumbling like she was a virgin.

Graeme was also part of the goodness of this story and why I liked it as much as I did. He's so grumpy and also sweet. Always saving Sally (by happenstance) when her misadventures strike. The way he flirts and their banter had me kicking my feet a few times. I wouldn't mind having my own #hotscot if he was like Graeme.

All in all it was a good book and Joshua Manning and Stina Nielsen did a fantastic job with the narration. Between them and the side characters, I rounded up my rating.

💛Grumpy/Sunshine
💛Found Family
💛Quirky Characters
💛#HotScot
💛Adorable Nephew & Dog
💛Travel Misadventures
💛Scotland
💛Faith Read

The book was well narrated. I didn't feel that this book was well written. It was very difficult to get through . At first Katie's misadventures were humorous but soon became unbelievable. The relationship between Katie and Graeme had potential but took way too long to develop. The religious aspect of the book was also very difficult to get through because it felt like something that was forced in- not something that was well incorporated into the story.