🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 grumpy/sunshine
⛰ clean romance
🧳 rom-com
✈️ misadventures

Katie Campbell is a famous travel writer that writes about her adventures, or better said misadventures. She is now on her way to Scotland for an Edwardian Experience. She would spend three weeks in an old, big manor, dressed and living like an “Edwardian”.
As an American Scottish woman, Katie felt more and more like she was at home in Scotland. These feelings had her thinking about home. Where was her home really? And with whom did she feel at home?

I never read a book from Pepper Basham but this book really didn’t disappoint. The writing was great and easy to follow. It felt like I flew through the book. There was so much happening, so it was never boring.
The publisher had an ebook and an audiobook available so I read and listened to it at the same time. The narration was really great. Graeme’s part was read in a Scottish accent which I liked a lot but at some times it could be a bit harder to understand.
The book was categorized as christian fiction but there were only a few mentions of God and faith. The book did have a lot of humor and had me laughing out loud at times. There were a lot of really funny puns.
Overall it was a really great and funny read. I will be picking up more of Pepper Basham’s book in the future.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC. All opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham

An American travel writer Katie Campbell who has never found a place to belong and a reclusive Scot with a surprising secret find a shocking connection when she enters a Highlands manor house that has been turned into a three-week-long Edwardian experience.

Filled with clever wit, delightful escapades, and laugh-out-loud moments, the story beautifully unravels against the breathtaking backdrop of the Scottish Highlands—where rolling green hills meet ancient castles and misty lochs. Despite its engaging setting, I found myself struggling to become fully invested in the story. One element that particularly stood out was the main character's unfortunate tendency to stumble into an array of exaggerated and wacky situations, which at times stretched believability and detracted from the story's overall impact.

Pepper Basham’s Some Like It Scott makes you feel as if you’re wandering the Highlands yourself, with Scottish culture and daily life intricately woven throughout this sweet romance. Outlander fans will also appreciate the not so subtle Jamie Fraser references, adding a fun touch for lovers of all things Scotland.

However, trigger warning, the book does touch on some heavier themes, including cancer and loss, so readers should be mindful of that emotional depth. Additionally, despite not realizing I picked up a christian genre book, the frequent mentions of church, God, and prayer felt a bit overdone at times, occasionally pulling focus from the story and not adding much value.

Overall, it’s a charming read perfect for those who love faith-based romance with a side of kilts. Thank you Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I dinnae ken if ye love Scottish stories as much as I do, but either way Some Like it Scot is a must read for Christian romcom fans!
Pepper Basham is one of my very favorite authors! I’ve read every single one of her books, and one of the things I love most about her writing (besides the knee-weakening kisses of course!) is the way I always find hope between the pages of her books! Her words speak truth straight to my heart, and every time I read one it feels like coming home!
I could so relate to Katie! No, I’m not a traveler, but I am a writer, and I’m tall, curvy, and often struggle with feeling unworthy and unwanted so I feel like we have quite a bit in common!
Graeme just might be my dream man! He’s strong, but gentle. Artistic and hardworking. A funny and tender-hearted family man with a heart for the Lord. And I mean come on, the man has a KILT!!!!! Not to mention a swoon-worthy accent that, were it directed at me, could likely make me forget my own name! Yes, please! Sign. Me. Up!
I also adored the side characters, especially little Lachlan, he is just the most precious thing ever!
I fell in love with the setting of this book immediately, and I hated to leave when I reached the end!
The Edwardian era is my favorite historical time period, so I absolutely loved the “Edwardian Experience” featured in this story! That element of the story sorta gave me Austenland vibes and I loved that!
This book gently and gracefully touches on the difficult topic of sibling grief, sprinkled with hope and healing. However, this story never felt depressing or too difficult to read. I’ve not experienced sibling grief, but I have experienced grief at the loss of other loved ones. One of the things I’m amazed by is how seamlessly Pepper Basham balances the heartbreaking and the humorous. Because in addition to being touching and poignant, this story is also hysterically funny! I completely lost track of how many times I laughed out loud while reading!
I totally and completely adored everything about Some Like it Scot!
I seriously wish I could crawl into this book and live there!
I think the world needs a new catchphrase to go alongside “Keep Calm and Carry On.”
I vote for “Dinnae fash yerself, just read Some Like it Scot.”
This book has a spot on my favorites of 2025 list, and I now NEED the paperback for my shelves!
Some Like it Scot is happiness in book form, and I most highly recommend it! Please do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this one! You will not be sorry!
P.S. the audiobook is absolutely phenomenal! Can you say SWOON?!


I received complimentary ebook and audiobook copies of this book from the publisher via Netgalley!
My review was not influenced in any way. All thoughts and opinions are one hundred percent my own

I picked up this book only because I laughed out loud at the title in the best sort of way. My life could always use a little rom-com, and puns make it all the better! Author Pepper Basham painted a portrait of a sweet romance that hits in all the right places.

First, who can resist the main character, Katie? It’s always a treat to read about female MC’s who are tall and “viking-built” as opposed to the typical petite stature. Clumsiness as a character trait can sometimes make my eyes roll, but Pepper Basham executed it smoothly. Katie’s conflicts and character development was solved quickly and easily, which could set up for reader complaints but isn’t that why we’re reading it? To be swept away like Katie?
Second, Graeme. Swoon. What’s more to be said about him? Mrs. Basham vividly described this Scottish-hunk and his heart that cracked open more as each chapter progressed. It’s my personal opinion that everyone needs a handsomely tall, broody (but loving) Scotsman in their life.

Third, what’s there to hate about Scotland? The perfect landscape and set-up for a swirling, face-paced romance that neither character expected. Adding to that pleasant originality and a great number of references to my favorites - Austen, LOTR, Downton Abbey to mention a few.

Overall, this was a delightful read to fill my day with and it was hard to put down once I started reading.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁:

I always love book based in fun destinations so when I saw this slow burn sweet romance in Scotland it was an instant yes. This story follows two characters both who are dealing with loss in different ways and sheds a beautiful light on how we all process grief differently. I love both characters and how they bring balance to each other in different ways. You even get the knight on the shinning white horse moment, iykyk. Really fun book with a lots of depth and character growth. Plus the narration was spectacular and added so much to this story.

𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬:

Katie is an American travel author and she’s in Scotland the next 3 weeks for an immerse Edwardian Experience. Katie is known for her mishaps, she can’t help that trouble seems to find her and this trip will be no different. Well maybe slightly different as a grumpy Scot seems to keep saving her.

Graeme broke off his engagement, loss his sister and took in his nephew - life has thrown one thing after another at him the last few years. Now he’s renting out his family’s house to earn enough to hopefully renovate it in the future. He is protective of his family and has no plans to ever leave Scotland. Then an American falls into his life literally and he starts to see the possibility of more.

Check out Katie & Graeme’s story when it Releases
on April 8th, 2025.

𝙁𝙖𝙫 𝙌𝙪𝙤𝙩𝙚s:

“I’ve been wandering a long time, trying to find out where I belonged, but I’ve never felt so much at home as when I’m with you.”

“But maybe, when you start figuring out where you belong, you start falling in love with your own story too. Because . . . love does that. It changes everything.”

𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅:

* American Travel Author FMC
* Grumpy Scottish Carpenter MMC
* 3 Week Event: Craighill House’s Edwardian Experience
* She’s a Tall Girl at 6”1’ & Accident Prone
* He Lost His Twin Sister to Cancer & Has Custody of His Nephew
* She’s Searching For “Home” & Running From Grief
* He’s 32 & She’s 28
* Small Town: Glenkirk, Scotland
* Sweet Romance - Only Kissing
* Dual POV

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DNF @46 % I got this as an arc from NetGalley.
I got both the audio and the ebook. I liked the narrators for the audio but did not like the writing. I found myself not paying attention because I wasn’t interested so I decided to call it quits.

In this book, we follow Katie, a travel blogger whose next adventure takes her to Mull, Scotland, for a three-week Edwardian experience. As she immerses herself in the charm and eccentricity of the Scottish Highlands, she finds herself drawn to Graeme MacKerrow—a man determined to save his family’s ancestral home and protect the people he loves.

While I enjoyed the book overall, I did have a few issues. At times, the story felt repetitive, though not to the point of ruining my enjoyment. I also struggled to fully connect with the characters and their romance, which made it difficult to appreciate some of the more emotional moments. I think this was partly because the story leaned a little too lighthearted for me, especially considering some of the situations Katie found herself in.

I almost DNFed the book within the first 20% due to difficulties connecting with the writing style, but switching to the audiobook was a game changer. The story worked perfectly in this format, and I ended up binging the last 80% in less than 24 hours.

Even though I didn’t connect with the story 100%, I still found it enjoyable and would recommend it to anyone looking for a heartwarming, clean romance. It explores themes of grief, self-worth, and family dysfunction while maintaining a lighthearted tone.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for providing a review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

"It's not about your hold on God. It's about His hold on you."

Oh, Pepper Basham is the best. Her rom-coms are truly and utterly delightful. I loved Katie's fresh, honest, and fun first person voice and her accident-prone humorous self. She made me laugh until I cried. And Graeme. He was so sigh-worthy. His raw, tender, and steadfast first person voice drew me in from the beginning. He made me swoon and he made me cry especially when he loved on his family and talked about his twin sister. Katie's adventures and misadventures in Scotland were charming and lovely. I've never visited Scotland and now I so want to be there!
Their friendship and romance were incredibly sweet and I really enjoyed meeting Graeme's family members. Faith was naturally woven into the storyline and into the characters' lives and backstories. I loved the phrase "love lingers long" and will be pondering this for a while to come. The concept of home was central to Katie finally finding herself and I loved the idea that "sometimes home is a place and sometimes it's a person and sometimes it's both."

One of my favorite books of 2025! I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Thomas Nelson via JustRead Tours and NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.

Another heartwarming, dual POV love story from a fav author about Katie, an accident-prone, globe-trotting travel blogger and Graham, the #HotScot who owns the estate she's come to write about on the Isle of Mull.

This book was full of hilarious moments, a meddlesome parrot, Edwardian re-enactments, a scene stealing little boy, swoony moments and excellent grief rep (both main characters have lost siblings). I loved the charming setting, learning more about the Isle of Mull and the large cast of side characters.

It was good on audio and is sure to delight all the armchair travel enthusiasts looking for their own Jamie Fraser and a Scottish HEA. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review!

Steam level: kissing only

Pepper Basham is an auto read author for me, and I really enjoyed this book. I loved the Scottish setting and the theme of finding a place to belong. I found myself frustrated with the female main character at times, but overall it was another enjoyable book from this author.

Katie Campbell has spent her life traveling, never staying in one place for too long. As a successful travel writer, she’s used to constantly being on the move, but she starts questioning what “home” really means. When she takes on a project in Scotland, living in an Edwardian-style estate for a few weeks, she meets a grumpy but charming Scotsman, who is raising his orphaned nephews. As she embraces the Scottish countryside, its history, and its people, Katie begins to wonder if home isn’t a place—but a feeling.

This book is a delightful mix of romance, adventure, and self-discovery, all set in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. The setting is so well described that it truly feels like you're there, walking through the rolling hills and hearing the Scottish accents. The humor throughout the book is also a great addition, making the story even more enjoyable.

One thing that surprised me was the lack of spice—I was expecting at least a little, and it never came. However, the romance is still sweet and heartwarming, and the character development is strong. Overall, Some Like It Scot is a charming and cozy read, perfect for anyone who loves travel, slow-burn romance, and a touch of Scottish magic.

I really loved the setting of Mull and some of the humor. There were moments I laughed out loud. However, I did not connect with the characters much.

With the perfect blend of laugh out loud humor and swoon worthy romance--- this was just the escape to Scotland that I didn't know I needed! Graeme and Katie won me over very quickly in this beautiful romcom. Katie truly is the perfect romcom heroine-- she's on the clumsy side and trouble seems to follow her wherever she goes, but she also has the biggest heart. Graeme comes off as a grump at first, but ultimately, he's the perfect kilt-wearing Scottish hero to come to her rescue... in more ways than one. Both of these characters had experienced loss in their lives that still affect them. It was interesting to see the contrast in how their families dealt with that loss... and how it shaped their own lives. Those deeper moments balanced perfectly with those over-the-top mishaps to send my emotions all over the place--- in the best way possible. There was a fantastic sense of found family--- with some meddling and matchmaking mixed in there too. And Lachlan? He was just the absolute cutest and added so much to the story. And with all the Scottish lore, well, this one will certainly have you wanting to plan your own trip too! I have never read a Pepper Basham book that I did not enjoy, but this one might just be my favorite one yet!

**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.

Rating this book was a struggle for me. I absolutely loved the second half of the book, but the first half . . . not so much. The character development was very slow and the plot just dragged along. Also, while I'm sure it's gorgeous, I found myself skipping over lots (and lots) of descriptions of the Scottish Isle of Mull.

Honestly, if I hadn't loved this author's Skymar series SO MUCH, I would have stopped reading after two or three chapters. But finally, about halfway through the book, it started getting interesting to me, then about three-quarters of the way through, it got great!. The two main characters' personalities, thoughts, and feelings were developed, they started having more interaction with each other, the romance developed, and I loved (most of) the corny puns.

This is a clean Christian story with a bit more introspection than I usually encounter in rom-coms. Issues of grief, self-worth, and family disfunction are addressed. As a caution, if you are bothered by frequent discussions of physical attraction, this might not be for you, but I want to stress that nothing inappropriate happened.

Bottom line: I recommend this book if you like a story with a beautiful setting, a funny female MC, a swoony male MC, romance, quirky and interesting (for the most part) side characters, and a perfect ending.

Pepper Basham does it again.

This heartfelt story was full of laughs and tears. The author touches on some heavy topics but they are done with funny puns.

We follow Katie a travel writer who doesn’t long to settle down due to not feeling loved by people in her life and dealing with some buried grief. Until she goes on this whimsical assignment and finds a Scot and his family who welcome her with an overwhelming love.

There are a few triggers but they are done with respect and grace:

Grief
Sibling lost
Child lost

Tropes:
Grumpy/Sunshine
He falls first
Damsel in Distress
Tall FMC
Single Parent

I would recommend this to the person looking for a light hearted rom-com full of tough topics and belly laughs.

I don’t read many contemporary books but I like Pepper’s historical books so I decided to give this one a try. It was delightfully ’punny’. I loved the Scottish words and phrases. And the descriptions of Mull had me looking at images online for a while.

I love a grumpy, cinnamon roll MMC, make him Scottish and I am 100% sold. I liked how the story switched between Katie and Graeme’s POV. Their flirty banter was great. And Katie’s misadventures and accidents with Graeme swooping in to help and save her were fun. I loved seeing both Katie and Graeme find a little healing from their losses. The faith elements and reminder’s of God’s love and plans were woven into the story very well. And of course no Pepper book is complete without a few swoony kisses. I also loved Graeme’s family, especially Lachlan.

And the little nod to Jamie Jo Wright had me smiling big.

This ARC was provided by NetGalley and the publisher, Thomas Nelson Fiction. I was not required to give a positive review, rating and opinions are my own.

This was a hard dnf. I gave it months of returning to it but no dice. I really really tried. Not on the author it just was not for me.

The best word to describe this book is cute. Readers will definitely be rooting for Katie and her Hot Scot. These two bond over their tragic loss...or may despite it. It's a fun read, but there is nothing earth-shattering or different going in with it's simple storyline. I always enjoy books that take place in Ireland or Scotland. The descriptions of Scotland and the use of Gealic were done well. Definitely read about Katie and her misadventures...just for quick entertainment.

I'll read any book that takes place in Scotland. This one had me enjoying every tarten-laiden page. A great beach or summer read!