Some Like it Scot by Pepper Basham

This book unfortunately was not for me but fans of Pepper Basham will love it! The premise was intriguing and I was game. Scottish estate hosting Regency-era Cosplay Retreat! Funny characters and I am admitting to almost 50% but unfortunately the plot was moving very slowly and if you are a fan of a lot of description and inner-monologue then you will enjoy this story. I would like to know how it ends. I just wish I could have gotten there sooner. I was cheering for the characters and hoped they found their way to each other!

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I’ll be honest and tell you the very beginning of the book was a dud for me, it just wasn’t peaking my interest. Then the weird spelling of words started to try to give that feel of Irish pronunciation. That was a miss for me, it just didn’t flow naturally for all of it. But despite all that all of the sudden I found myself falling in love with Katie and Graeme and their love story. Started as a two star read for me but finished as a three star.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read the ARC.

Took a bit to get into this book and I found the story slow at times.....but I did like the storyline and the story being told. The characters found themselves again and were able to find their way to each other, getting the HEA I always enjoy!

I received a complimentary ecopy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.Thank you Netgalley, Thomas Nelson Fictio and Pepper Basham.

Some like it Scot is a fun, punny, closed door romance that takes place in a small town in Scotland.

Katie is on an assignment in Scotland, as a travel writer, she travels all over the world and writes about her adventures. Although, she tends to attract a bit of mis-adventure, she still has a lot of fun. Due to traveling so much, she doesn't really have a place she truly can call home, but perhaps that will all change when she meets a "hot scot." Graeme lives in the town that Katie is visiting, and has recently purchased back the manor that his family owned in the past, Craighill House, where the Edwardian experience that Katie is attending, is taking place. Katie and Graeme have a semi-disastrous meet cute, something that seems to become the hallmark of Katie's time in Scotland.

I found this book to be light-hearted with all the puns, but it also got very emotional at times, with both main characters having deaths in their past that left them with scars that affect their current day lives. I enjoyed Katie and how she explored the town, not only finding ways to get herself into trouble, but also meeting some of the locals. I adore the other characters in this story, the knitting club and Mirren (Graeme's mother). Just as Mirren made Katie feel at home, I could also feel the warm and cozy personality that she exudes. Lachlan and Wedge are such wonderful characters too that bring a lot of joy to the story. I love a dog sidekick character, and Wedge is great. I really appreciate how there is a child character in this story, but he doesn't become a main focus for the parent figure to fuss over, he truly is his own character that adds a lot to the story.

The Edwardian experience will have you laughing. I have actually been to an Edwardian Ball in San Francisco, so I could somewhat appreciate the eccentricity of the whole experience that Katie was going through. Katie is also lucky enough to attend a Highland games while in Scotland, and what single girl wouldn't want to see that!

While this was a closed door romance, there was still a lot of slow burn feelings that the characters experienced, and I enjoyed that.

Another thing that I really loved about this story, was the references to other literature or movies. I mean this is a lady in Scotland potentially meeting a "hot scot" so there is no way not to think of Jamie Fraser from Outlander. Katie referencing books and movies that the reader is also probably familiar with, made me connect with her character even more, and made it seem like I was reading a story about a friend and not just a fictional character.

Thank you to netgalley, and the author for a review copy of this book.

‘Some Like It Scot’ was overall a cute and cozy read. I liked the inclusion of faith in the story and I enjoyed the scenery, writing, and Graeme’s accent. I do wish there was a little more focus on the Edwardian experience and the final ball. Katie was very accident prone and self-deprecated a lot but I did feel there was a good amount of self worth when she responded to her mother. There were some parts that felt a little too slow especially considering Katie is only in Scotland for 3 weeks. It’s a little hard to give a rating but I felt 3 was the right choice.

Cute read. I felt some interactions were a little forced btwn. characters. The FMC's internal monologue often felt repetitive.

The character arc for the MMC was awesome, probably could've taken some page time from the FMC and given it to the MMC to give additional internal processing time to him.

I didn't necessarily feel that all aspects tied up (the parrot and weasel...?), the supposed matchmaking for Anna, etc.

Overall, a pleasurable beach read.

If you love witty banter, slow burn romance, swoon-worthy kissing, beautiful scenery and quaint town love story then you need to read this book!

The story is about Katie Campbell, a restless American Travel Writer, a Story teller with a huge following on Social Media, who is processing the loss of her sister and grandparents, and a strained relationship with her mother. She goes on a 3 week Edwardian experience in Craighill House in a small town in Scotland and finds more than materials for her articles. She finds love, a home, a sense of belonging and her place in the world with Graeme, a man with so many layers.

I love how the author describes this quaint town, it makes you feel you are right there with the characters. The characters are memorable, my favourite is Lachlan - Graeme's nephew and his dog.

The story is much more than a swoon worthy romance, there are many takeaways for me especially on Grief, dysfunction in families and a sense of belonging.

I leave you with this quote said by one of the characters in the book -

It is not about your hold on God. It's about his hold on you 🫵🏿.

Thank you @netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book. I really enjoyed it and I rate it 8/10

Don't bash me (yes, pun intended) for posting my review so soon before the publication date. I have had Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham in my TBR queue for the past couple of months and could not wait any longer.

Caught by the witty dialogue and puns from the prologue, I kept turning page after page, wanting to read it all, yet wanting to never finish. Characters so delightful that I would love to have them for friends every day. Set in breathtaking Scotland, Basham masterfully wove local lore and dialect into the plot. Can Katie (FMC) find 'home' in Scotland and with Graeme?

Releases Apr. 8th. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the advance copy of Some Like It Scot. I thought the premise of this book was really cute. I mean, who can’t relate to travel mishaps?! -and then throw in some romance. It did feel like the author tried to throw too many things into the story at the beginning, and I wasn’t sure where it was all going: backstory that the main characters keep hinting at, Scottish dialect, relationships, small-town dynamic, etc. It felt like too much, and it just didn’t keep my attention.

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

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC in exchange of my honest opinion.

I still don’t know how I feel about this book. I loved how descriptive the author was when talking about Scotland, it was so easy to picture every single scenario, and the main characters are likeable and have depth.

I think the plot idea was good, but it wasn’t executed the proper way. There was too much going on, the Edwardian get away, getting to know Scotland, the family drama, and the slow burn. At times it felt like it didn’t even make sense. Additionally, I found it strange how half of the books didn’t mention anything religious, but then the other half was filled with it.

I don’t feel like I wasted my time reading this book, but it was definitely not for me.

A cute clean romance about a travel blogger/writer who has been everywhere, but nowhere really has ever felt like home. Until she went to Scotland. Be ready to laugh and feel your emotions tugged in all directions.

The banter is bantering!

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for my ARC.

The pacing of the book was too chaotic for me. It was difficult to follow the character’s train of thought and what was happening. DNF.

This was a quick read, with a bit of fun. I enjoyed it, but also felt like the author could have gone into more detail about the "experience" for which the FMC was in Scotland. I was also a bit confused as to why her family name kept getting mentioned yet there didn't seem to be anything that came of it, other than to acknowledge her family heritage there. I loved the MMC and his commitment to his family, the town sounded lovely and like a dream to visit. The author did the well at making the setting intriguing and like a place and experience you would want, as the reader. I felt like the story fell a bit flat here and there, but it was overall enjoyable and I would recommend it to others, I just didn't love it, but I would say it's a pretty solid three stars.

Some Like It Scot was another delightful book by Pepper Basham. As I began reading, I smiled to myself, thinking that she has her own signature way of telling a story and it immediately shines through as her own -- lots of true-to-life characters, deep emotions, and fun meet cutes.

Katie is a woman with an intriguing lifestyle but rather sad background. On a business trip to Scotland she meets a rather grumpy Graeme (in a rather comical way) and his first impression of her is not great either.

Ultimately Graeme winds up rescuing the rather accident prone Katie numerous times --- and she grows to see the true warmhearted man underneath --- and his delightful family. (Lachlan especially stone my heart.)

This was a great read and I highly recommend it -- especially to any Pepper Basham fans! You will love it!

I received an early copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Some Like It Scot has an interesting premise — a travel writer who's never felt at home finds it in the place she least expects it. The depictions of Scotland in this book were very beautiful.

However, overall the writing tended to be excessively flowery, with a lot of internal monologues that weren't necessarily realistic.

*spoiler*

I also wasn't sure about the main character's decision to move to another country for a man she's only kissed twice.

Lastly, like some other readers, I didn't realize this romance had a Christian element until I was halfway through. That's not my cup of tea, but might be something someone else is looking for — I just think it should be made a little clearer in the description.

thank you to netgalley and thomas nelson fiction for the advanced copy of this book. opinions expressed in this review are completely my own..
this was such a fun book to read. it reminded me of katie fforde's romance books, mostly set in england. i am just finishing book 6 of the outlander series so it was fun to read a short humorous loving and tender book about scotland and scots. while the book revolves around katie, an american travel writer who is quirky with a capital "Q", graeme and lachlan and mirren, a loving and lovely scottish family, are at the heart of this book. who wouldn't want to be a part of that delicious family? i didn't realize that the book had some god stuff sprinkled in, not usually my thing, but it was
done in a balanced way, woven in beautifully into the characters and their relationships. this read is both steamy and sweet. it's a really good read.

Loved this book. It had just the right amount of honesty. The characters were dealing with real issues which made it relatable. Mull sounds amazing. Really enjoyed.

First of all, many thanks t the Netgalley for the ARC granted to me. I have read another books from the author and I've liked it, and this one was another good story, altough my imersion experience was a bit affected for the fact that I as a little sick with the flu. Anyway, it was a good narrative.

Such a fun book!
The humor, banter, travel, romance and the hot Scot, all the ingredients for an amazing rom-com. I fell in love with Katie's character, she is so real, witty, kind and funny! Her road to self discovery was so enjoyable to read. And Graeme... He's just perfect. A tall, handsome, funny, witty, sexy Scot. The two of them make the perfect couple in this cute romance.
The writing was so good, the way the Island of Mull was described. I could just picture myself being there. And the rest of the characters were SO charming!
Personally I had a bit of trouble getting into it first, because it seems a bit wacky at the start. But I really recommend looking past that.


Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read the ARC and giving my honest opinion in return.

I enjoyed this book so much and really enjoyed the fact that it wasn't your typical Petite lady but a 6 foot FMC. Love the main characters and the story, hallmark-esque perfection. Thank you for this arc.