Thank you so much to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for giving me an early copy in exchange for a fair review!!

DNFed at 11%

I would like to start this review off with the fact that there was no mention of religion being in this book and I had to find out through other reviewers. I probably would have passed on this book if I had known this information ahead of time.

Minor spoiler, just for a scene nothing related to the plot.
<spoiler>Now the reason I dnfed? The main character described herself as “cello shaped”. There is an entire scene where the fmc and a side character pretty much shame her for being slightly bigger. It was just so hard to read and so gross that it turned me completely off of the book. </spoiler>

This book is definitely made for a group of readers but unfortunately I am not one of them.

I really enjoyed reading this arc and would recommend to others! It was a creative storyline different from alot of books in this genre and I would reccomend!

A tad on the long side, but I thought this was a cute, casual Christian romance book. Take the setting of Outlander, mix in a travel writer who has a tendency to find misadventure, a lot of puns, found family trope, and clue references, and you’ve got yourself a solidly cute story.

Thanks Net Galley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC copy.

This Is Wonderful!

🌷I was expecting a cute romcom with a bit of a Scottish flare but what I got was an amazing story full of funny, chaotic misadventures, a homey family, faith, tons of Scottish language/ scenery and personal growth!

🌷Both of the main characters are wonderful and the side characters are not far behind. From the knitting ladies to a sweet little boy and even a crazy bird every character was written perfectly.

🌷I absolutely adored everything about this book! Highly recommend it as your next read!

🌷Spice: 0

🌷Language: 0

🌷TW: grief, death in the families (past), difficult family dynamics.

Some Like it Scot is a new book by Pepper D. Basham. It will debut in early April so there is still time to pre-order. I enjoyed this rom-com. It has all of the witty banter that the author is known for plus it had an Edwardian weekend planned that reminded me of the board game Clue. All of the period dressing and dancing is what really sealed it for me. Time and again I would swallow a laugh, as it was after hours. I hope that you will enjoy this book as much as I did. I received this early copy from NetGalley and all my opinions are my own.

This story nailed the healing! I love when I read a book and the story is filled with a journey of self discovery and of course, beautiful romance! I loved the chemistry of the characters and especially the way everything just connected. I loved it!

Thanks to NetGalley for this story! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Oh my goodness! Some Like It Scot had my emotions all over the place! It's absolutely adorable. Rom-com lovers, this is for you! Pepper Basham gets me. I mean, I don't know her, but still. Katie Campbell's reactions to Scotland...the feeling it gave her...I feel that! Deep in my soul. And I've not even been to Scotland! I just get all of the feels when I watch things like Escape to the Country, and I see my perfect dream of sweeping land and cozy homes and villages you can walk to. Sigh. Unlike Katie, I DO like sheep. Not that I've been around them. I just want to look at the sweeping land and see sheep and highland cows (Katie had a bad sheep experience...you'll have to read to find out if she's cool with the cows...coos).

Graeme is so swoony! His mom, nephew, brother(s), the knitters...I loved them! They give Katie the feeling of home that she's been longing for. There is so much humor in this, and a great deal of it revolves around the Edwardian Experience that Katie is there for. You just HAVE to read it. I was laughing and crying and sometimes both at the same time...like not even happy tears. Sad tears but with a happy feeling. Again, you just HAVE to read it. You just do. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would! I highly recommend it! (obviously)

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

ARC REVIEW!!
2.75⭐️

I unfortunately did not enjoy this book too much I felt very bored and was not pulled into it. I don’t think it had anything to do with the characters i just wasn’t a fan of how the plot was.☹️

[ARC review]
SOME LIKE IT SCOT by Pepper Basham is a Christian book.

I feel like that's important to know up front; I didn't realize it when I requested it, and then only later realized it was tagged thusly. Apparently the imprint is a Christian one at Harper Collins, but like, how was I to know?

It's non-denominationally religious, so if you're okay with spiritual, praying, higher power stuff without specific sects, you'd be okay. But if all mentions of religion are distasteful to you, this is one to skip.

Accident prone travel blogger goes to the preview session of an immersive Edwardian Experience in Scotland. She's been running from grief, from her past (yes I did highlight the lines about an emotionally volatile parent and the spouse who is just trying to survive but also maybe doesn't do enough for the kids) but during her three weeks on the island, starts to find people and places that feel like home.

I feel like religious (and by extension, secular so-called "clean" romance) fiction isn't always held to the same standard as more mainstream books, which isn't really fair to no-spice readers, who deserve the same quality of writing and storytelling as people who are comfortable with a wider range of content. I thought this one was pretty cute overall, even if it's not normally something I'd pick up.
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#NetGalley #ARCreview #SomeLikeItScot

** spoiler alert ** I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was the sweetest love story! I loved Katie, I related to her character so much and the character development was great for her. *sigh* Grumpy Graeme was just chefs kiss. I love a good grumpy MMC, but how he softens throughout the book towards Katie was such a feet kicking good time for me. There were a few plot holes that I wish were resolved in my opinion but over all I absolutely loved this book.

This is a kisses only contemporary romcom with some faith elements sprinkled throughout. It's set in present day Scotland but at an estate that is hosting an Edwardian era experience. So the reader gets both contemporary and historical aspects throughout the book.

I found it to be quite entertaining. The banter and puns were top notch. There were some deeper themes woven in with the humor. It was a well rounded book in my opinion.

My friends were actually traveling in Scotland while I was reading this book. It was extra fun to get their opinions on some of the food and culture aspects that were mentioned here and experience by them at the same time. One day I would like to be able to visit myself.

I appreciated the author's note, that shed some light on the author's journey in writing the book. It gave even more meaning to some of the aspects of the book.

I was given an opportunity to have early access to the audiobook by Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio. I'm voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Some Like It Scot is an adorable romance about the misadventures of Katie Campbell. Katie travels for work and has become known for all the things that go wrong on her travel adventures. On Katie's most recent trip to Scotland for an 3-week long Edwardian Experience in a stately Scottish Manor. Katie's misadventures start almost immediately upon entering Craighill House. Katie is abruptly greeted by panicking house staff and is accosted by a parrot called Merlin. And if you think that isn't a wild enough welcome, Katie then falls after breaking a stair railing and lands on a gruff local man she will later dub the 'Hot Scot'.

As Katie settles in for the experience, she gets to know her other media cohorts and some of the locals from a nearby town called Mull. Katie unknowingly forms a bond with the Hot Scots' mother after entering her store one day. The local book club that meets there immediately sets to trying to play matchmaker for Katie. With just a short three-week stay before her next assignment, Katie thinks that love is the furthest thing from her mind.

During an Edwardian walk to the village complete with restrictive Edwardian attire, Katie attempts to protect a fellow writer from getting ran over by crazy Kirsti and her bicycle. This backfires and Katie finds herself deep in the loch and in need of rescue. Who comes to her rescue? None other than the Hot Scot ( He does have a name, it's Graeme, but Hot Scot is more fun to say).

Through a series of other misadventures Katie and Graeme get to know each other. For the first time since losint her grandparents Katie begins to understand that home isn't so much a place as it is a person. She finds family and connection with the MacKerrow family, a connection she's been searching for but lacks in her own life.

Graeme and Katie bond over the loss of a sibling. They let down their guards with each other and step out of their comfort zones. They overcome past scars and put their trust in each other.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for allowing me an early read AND listen to Some Like it Scot. I was approved for both the audio and ebook and had fun using both forms to take in this story.

I enjoyed how God was 'peppered' throughout the reading. I liked that Graeme invited Katie to church to him showcasing the importance of his faith. Katie's praying and gratitude made me smile. This was such a cozy read.

I found Katie's attempts to use humor in even the most unhumorous situations to be relatable. I really loved Lachlan and Mirren and would visit Mull myself just to meet them. This book was a clean romance with lots of humor throughout. I love the grumpy sunshine trope and the found family throughout. This was my first Pepper Basham read and I look forward to reading more of her works down the road.

A charming and heartfelt romance that will sweep readers off their feet with its blend of adventure, humor, and soul-searching. Katie Campbell, a fearless travel writer known for her hilarious misadventures, takes on a new challenge: immersing herself in Edwardian Scotland. But while she’s prepared for historical hijinks, she isn’t ready for Graeme MacKerrow, a brooding Scotsman deeply rooted in his family’s land and traditions.

3.5 ⭐


Let's travel together to Scotland where we get to experience a three -week Edwardian experience in Craighill with Katie Campbell a travel writer and blogger and Graeme the grumpy Scottish carpenter.

We go with Katie on a journey to discover the Scottish lands while exploring herself and what she wants in life regarding her work and love life and what is home to her when she hasn't stayed in one place for so long.

Of course , there is a beautiful love story between Katie and Graeme that sits in the slow burn romance tropes.

In addition to so many laughs and humour along the way.
If you fancy these kinds of stories, this one is for you.

Thanks to @netgalley and the publisher for granting me an ARC of #SomeLikeItScot in exchange for my honest review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Xoxo😘

With a deceptively cheesy title, Some Like it Scott is a sweet romance with emotional depth, and a great sense of wanderlust.

Katie and Graeme’s relationship is a slow burn, as Graeme’s ancestral home is invaded by a ragtag group trialing an ‘Edwardian experience’. There’s a lovely blend of humour and whimsy, as both Katie and Graeme are thrown out of their comfort zones. This is balanced with subplots relating to sibling relationships and loss, which really pulled at the heartstrings (especially after reading the authors note). A cosy, adventurous, swoony and heartwarming read.

I enjoyed this both as an audiobook and ebook. The production value of the audiobook was great, and the accents of the narrators really enhanced the sense of two worlds colliding. The story was well paced, and the varied cast of characters was well dramatised, leading to an immersive reading experience.

Thank you Thomas Nelson Fiction for an advance copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.

I really wanted to love this one. I lived in Scotland for two years so the setting was on point. I just didn't connect to the characters at all and had a hard time finishing. I think I came back to it a few times and kept having to reread the first chapter. That being said, I can totally see how this might be someone's cup of tea, just didn't work for me.

Katie Campbell is a writer who loves adventure. Her latest excursion has brought her to Scotland for 3 weeks to participate in an immersive Edwardian experience. Throughout her time on the island, she finds more than just period costumes and culture. The town shows her hospitality and kindness in ways that leave Katie questioning her on-the-go life.

I found this book to be so delightful and fun. I was grateful for the heartwarming interactions between characters. I really believed the heart behind them. 5/5
Also- closed door romance
Thank you NetGalley for the early copy!

Read this if you like...
💚 Christian romance
💚 Travel stories
💚 Scotland

Katie Campbell writes under the name "Miss Adventure" and gets into quirky hijinks across the globe as a viral travel blogger. Her most recent assignment is in Scotland to participate in an Edwardian "experience" à la Austenland. In the small town of Mull, Katie meets a local family that makes Scotland start to feel like home.

2.5 stars. This was unfortunately a miss for me. You know sometimes when you read a rom-com, you find yourself rolling your eyes in an affectionate way? Like, "Oh, it's so cheesy but I'm loving it because I adore the predictability of a rom-com"? Well, I was rolling my eyes in a very unaffectionate way the entire time. I didn't connect with the characters and did not like the writing style—lots of telling rather than showing. The male main character had dialogue like, "och, that daft American lass" and was constantly growling for some reason.

I did appreciate the strong Christian themes and how committed both leads were to their faith. The only plot point that didn't annoy me was Katie's relationship with her toxic mother. That part was interesting, but it unfortunately does not make up for the formulaic rest.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I thought Oliver was my favorite Basham book boyfriend....but Graeme is a real close runner up!

Set in Scotland, travel writer Katie Campbell has accepted a job writing about an Edwardian experience and she's introduced to a host of fabulous characters - the strange hostess, a hot Scot and a crazy sheep. It's a fun story - a bit of history and a bit of romance, all wrapped up in Pepper Basham's creative writing, I just love how she crafts a story.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

DNF before 10%. The audiobook narrators had awkward timing, flow and expressions. And the accent of the MMC is an absolute NO

Also what is with the writing? It is so stiff and juvenile sounding I felt like I was reading a creative writing submission and not a published work that was edited.