This book was just pure delight! I absolutely adored it. The setting, the humor (I kept picturing Mrs. Lennox as Lady Button from the UK version of Ghosts and it made everything ten times funnier), the romance, the accents.. it was just all so good. Somebody book me a trip to Scotland stat!

It was an enjoyable read. It felt very like the "classic" rom-com setup but that wasn't a bad thing. Sometimes you just need that type of book/movie. It definitely reminded me of the movie Austenland, which I love.

👍:
-All the Scottish culture, language, landscape, etc.
-Lighthearted (there were elements of grief and loss but it didn't feel heavy)
-Lots of funny moments
-It felt like "watching" I feel good rom-com

I received this as an ARC from NetGalley.

Cute, clean romance. The pacing was good and the story kept me interested. Thanks NetGalley for the Arc. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of Some like it Scot by Pepper Basham. Publishing date April 8th.

The cover drew me in to start with but then found it was a rom-com based in Scotland I was sold. This love story did not disappoint! Katie was a traveling writer who had been running away from her family issues for years and didn’t know the meaning and love from home and family. She is well know for her misadventures on her travels and telling peoples stories from around the world the world. She literally falls on a Scottish hunk Graeme on her latest adventure and everytime she sees him he has to save her from some disaster. Figuring out that she actually needs saving she falls for the hot scot, his family and his home!
Beautifully written … the way the author describes the Scottish scenery makes you think you are there!! Was cheering Katie all the way through and was so happy she got her happy ending!

This was so sweet! I loved all the characters, and enjoyed all the relationships, not just the romantic one! Lots of sweet moments and lots of hilarious moments. Was a quick read in a good way! Loved it!

Thanks to netgalley for the ARC! I’m a sucker for a cute romance and these cartoony covers that are a thing lately. I also liked when I saw this was being published by the Christian branch of the publisher bc I’m not always looking for steamy messes of books. This one was definitely cute. Graeme and Katie have a good connection (a bit too insta-love after him being a grump for no reason but still nice connections), and it’s nice to see a female protagonist that’s not tiny and petite but is actually quite tall. The nephew and family dynamic for Graeme was lovely to see, and I also liked that Katie, while accident-prone and needing some saving sometimes, is a strong, independent woman ho travels and rights and does her own thing. At first I could barely tell this was a Christian romance, but then I feel like in the middle there were more mentions (honestly seemed a bit overdone and forced like the author was getting in her quota of “God nods”), but it didn’t ruin it if someone wasn’t super religious or anything. It’s clean but not pushing purity culture, and the descriptions of Scotland and the sayings and accents were fun. Overall, a cute read I did enjoy but didn’t fall in love with.

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

Katie Campbell is best known for her misadventures - no, really. She’s a popular travel writer and blogger called ‘Miss Adventure’, where she details all the accidental trouble she gets into. Her latest assignment sends her to an estate in Scotland for an ‘Edwardian Experience’. Here, one of her classic clumsy moments has her falling into the arms of the grumpy estate owner, Graeme. They don’t get along at first, but maybe Graeme is exactly who Katie has been waiting for.

This book is obviously going to be great for some people, but it wasn’t for me. The description was extremely promising, but the book lacked focus and felt heavy-handed in all aspects. Like, the MMC said ‘eejit’ (scottish brogue for idiot, I guess) exactly 23 times. Like, for what. It also unexpectedly turned into a Christian book at ~ literally ~ 50%. It did not mention that in the description, but did in the tags ( my bad, but I never look at the tags). I had a hard time getting into the book because I found both leads completely obtuse.

Katie and Graeme are my new top tier couple!

This story touched my heart deeply. It is full of whimsy Scottish tales and wholesomeness. The way Pepper describes the scenery and the Scottish moors made me want to book a ticket ASAP! I really felt like I was cotton around having tea and biscuits with the knitting club and the hijinks of Katie's adventures had me laughing hysterically.

This was such a fun read! I loved the setting, characters, and the romance. The main characters were fun to follow. I lovedddd their love story.
I really really want to visit Scotland, haha. This book was so adorable!

Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Thank you, Pepper Basham and Netgalley for this Advanced Copy!

Out April 8, 2025!

This book evoked all the emotions! The wanderlust, sense of romance and belonging, along with the journeys of both main characters as they discover more about themselves, were delightful to read.

Pepper's portrayal of Scotland's beauty was phenomenal; I felt as if I could see it right before me, smell all the scents, and taste all the tea!

Since my grandfather is from Scotland, it was fascinating to read from Katie's perspective as a granddaughter exploring his homeland, which is also mine.

This is a slow-burn romance, but the humour and inner thoughts of Katie and Graeme made the wait for romance so worthwhile.

The Hot Scot was definitely a swoon-worthy guy, but the side characters truly capture your heart just as much as the mains, even the sheep!

This is my first book by Pepper, and I think I’ll return for more in the future, perhaps to read about more MacKerrow brothers.

Such a fun hallmark like movie. Loved the banter between the characters and the inspiring story. I am enjoying each book I read by this author. I love the way she developed her characters. Looking forward to what is next.
Thanks for the advanced copy from the publisher and net galley

This was my first book I’ve read from this author.
It was good.
The characters were believable.

The way she painted the scenery of Scotland you felt like you were there.

The story lagged a little and was a little slow for me but overall a good book.

I want to start by thanking the author and publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book. I really wanted to like this book, but I just could not get into it. Details just see,rd to drag to me. DNF.

Esta novela ofrece una combinación irresistible de deseo de viajar, romance y autodescubrimiento, todo ambientado en el impresionante paisaje de las Tierras Altas de Escocia. Katie Campbell, una inquieta escritora de viajes, se embarca en una experiencia eduardiana de tres semanas en Craighill House y encuentra más que solo material para su próximo artículo. La historia promete tanto un viaje físico como emocional mientras Katie explora temas como el sentido de pertenencia, el duelo y el amor. En última instancia, esta historia parece ser más que un simple romance; es una exploración de las muchas formas en que definimos el "hogar" y encontramos nuestro lugar en el mundo.
Este libro está lleno de ingeniosos diálogos, divertidas aventuras y situaciones humorísticas. Me encantó la ambientación en Escocia y conocer a una gran variedad de personajes encantadoramente carismáticos. Por alguna razón, nunca me enganché del todo ni logré involucrarme por completo, y sentí que la protagonista se encontraba en demasiadas circunstancias extravagantes como para resultar creíble. Sin embargo, este podría ser el libro perfecto para ti si amas las comedias románticas contemporáneas.

“Some Like It Scot” by Pepper Basham is a Hallmark style rom-com in which two seemingly unmatched characters find acceptance, belonging and love. The “punny” banter between the characters is a delight as is the setting in Scotland. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a sweet story of love, acceptance and faith.

I was fortunate to receive a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed regarding this book are entirely my own.

This book was my first encounter with author Pepper Basham, and I’m glad I found her! What an entertaining and fun reading experience! I loved the storyline and all the beautiful descriptions of the Scottish countryside, but I really had fun getting to know “Miss Adventure” as she came to discover what she was really looking for in life. I will be reading more of Pepper Basham’s books in the future and I thank NetGalley for allowing me to discover and read an advance copy of the author’s newest book in exchange for an honest review.

Delightful romance, with witty Banter, and an inspirational message. As the author says, Home can be a place, or a person, or both, definitely a relaxing, thoughtful read.

“Love is always an act of faith because we cannae see the future. But there are some leaps that seem impossible and others that are not.” “But love gives you the strength to leap, and faith gives you the vision to believe that the one you love will be on the other side to catch you.“ Another wonderful love and life story from amazing Pepper Basham. Rooting for Katie and Graeme to find each other and see the future they can have together.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

The story of Katie, a travel writer, who is dealing with grief and loss in her own life. She is sent to Scotland to experience an Edwardian experience. Where she meets Graeme, a grumpy Scot.

The book was overall enjoyable. It is considered a Christian Romance. It did not have a lot of spice.

I enjoyed the setting, and the Scottish "accent" inserted into the writing. The book had a great bunch of supporting characters. I was not blown away by the book and felt a little disconnected from the main character. But this does not mean that it was a bad book (I tend to be a mood reader.)

Check it out for a cozy, wholesome rom com. 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.

Pepper is an absolute Queen when it comes to heart and humour! I laughed and cried over her newest instalment of delight!

With a subtle nod to Austenland in the way of an “Edwardian Experience,” travel writer Katie Campbell heads to Scotland for the misadventure of a lifetime. My favourite thing about Katie besides her wit, humour, kindness, etc. was her height. Tall girl representation is rare—especially for those of us in the 6’ and counting range. I could have cried with happiness as I felt Katie’s struggles with everything from dress length to shoe size. There may be benefits to height, but the downfalls abound, haha.

I utterly fell in love with Mull and its welcoming people. Mirren, Lachlan, and Graeme especially. I would absolutely love to live there. It doesn’t hurt that I’m a sucker for the accent, too. 😍 Also, that clever mention of Skymar, Pepper?! Icing on the cake!

In short, I was so moved—to laughter & tears. The humour was so on point with Katie’s misadventures, the romance between Graeme & Katie and the healing it brought was beautiful, and most of all, the tenderness at the heart of the story—finding home and belonging—hit me so deeply!


*Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.