I liked the blurb of this novel which is why I requested to review it, however I feel mislead as it’s not marketed as a novel with large aspects of religion and Christianity - it felt really forced and I personally feel took away from the joy of reading.

I don’t feel that this novel had a clear direction and the characters could have been fleshed out a lot more.

I’m a sucker for anything set in Scotland and the descriptions were great, just not the book for me.

An American travel writer, forever searching for a place to call home, and a reclusive Scotsman harboring a surprising secret, discover an unexpected bond when she steps into a Highlands manor house transformed into an Edwardian experience for three weeks.

Katie Campbell has spent her entire life on the move. As the daughter of an army chaplain, relocating—from different homes to entirely new countries—was the norm. Her wild childhood tales evolved into a successful career as a travel writer, seemingly the perfect fit for her wanderlust.

If you adore witty banter, swoon-worthy kisses, slow-burn romances, and grand adventures, you'll love "Some Like It Scot." This story is particularly remarkable, evoking laughter, tears, and every emotion in between. The characters are exceptional—Katie is hilarious and incredibly relatable, her struggles resonate deeply, while Graeme's many layers are a delight to uncover throughout the book.

When life repeatedly lets you down, you may start doubting everything, including God's plan and goodness, building walls around your heart and forging your own path. However, shying away from love, settling down, and taking that leap was never part of God's plan.

"Some Like It Scot" is more than just a romance. It promises both a physical and emotional journey as Katie navigates themes of belonging, grief, and love.

*Some Like It Scot* is an engaging romance with plenty of humor and Scottish charm. The story follows Katie Campbell, a spirited American travel writer, who takes part in an Edwardian experience at Craighill House. There, she meets the gruff yet lovable Graeme MacKerrow, sparking a playful and heartfelt connection.

Set against a backdrop of stunning Scottish scenery and rich folklore, the novel delivers delightful moments and witty banter. Katie’s amusing mishaps and the entertaining side characters make for a light, enjoyable read—even if some parts feel a bit predictable.

Overall, this book is a fun and charming escape that will leave you smiling. If you enjoy a slow-burn romance with a touch of humor and magic, *Some Like It Scot* is definitely worth your time.

Oh my heart…this book is endearing and lovely. It is also very funny; at the same time it is incredibly poignant. Katie has been wandering her whole life, looking for the place where she belongs; Graeme is a man who doesn’t leave his home; they are both a bit broken Can it be that when she meets him in the Highlands at his ancestral home, that she will finally find a home of her own? Can they patch the brokenness of each other? Those were the parts of this book that melted my heart, their emotions warring with old scars, at the same time healing those wounds. All the times Graeme proved that he was there for Katie, every time Katie made him smile and laugh at all her misadventures! There are also scenes that made me laugh out loud, as Katie lives up to her reputation of getting caught in awkward situations! I loved the other characters in the book as well, as they each showed Katie what it means to be part of a family and community—as they shared with her a place that she belonged. Katie and Graeme are more than characters in a book. To me, they represented all the ways you can love and be loved, all the ways you can fit in even when you stand out! I think they might even have filled some holes in my own heart. Thank you to the publisher for proving me an advance reader copy of this heartfelt novel.

Katie Campbell is Miss Adventure, a clumsy travel writer who has a tendency to get herself into odd or potentially dangerous situations then turns those adventures into stories for her readers. Her job and her past bring her to her ancestral home of Scotland where the mis-adventures begin with a rouge parrot, ladies in Edwardian dress and a very hot Scot.

I enjoyed the humor, the cast of characters (which I really wanted to see more of), vivid scenery and sprinkling of Scottish lore. Graeme and Katie have a fun, friendly chemistry with back stories that almost mirror each other in tragedy, but have opposite outcomes that draws one to the other in that respect. The book touches on grief, how different people process that grief, parental abuse, self-doubt, body image issues, self-discovery and religious themes. The love that is shown in family and community in the small Scottish town was done well and it was easy to imagine yourself in the story because of the scene descriptions. The humor from the mis-steps of the heroine was entertaining, puns were nicely done and the story wrapped itself up with a happily ever after.

This is a light easy-going read with no spice (it does have Christian author and mentions God/religion throughout the book quite a bit and is overly modest) and very little conflict. I don’t typically read religious fiction and I didn’t see this book marketed this way, so I do feel a bit mis-led on that aspect. I would also hesitate to call this a “romance” novel and more contemporary or women’s fiction. I would have liked to see some of the side characters flushed out more to introduce some real conflict aside from the mis-adventures, as I feel some were mentioned in order to bring the conflict then brushed aside and forgotten about or written off in a sentence to attempt to tidy a loose end. You have a vaguely cardboard- style cutout of a villain in Mark, but even the small amount of conflict he is threatening to bring to the story is washed away quickly and uneventfully. The character that could actually cause conflict and issues in the budding relationship between Katie and Graeme was even brought up but pushed aside as an afterthought. The whole reason why Katie was in Scotland was almost forgotten about as well, and very glossed over and tapered out by the time the book ended. The whole cast of characters in the Edwardian experience were more present in the beginning of the book then just became furniture by the end. Additionally, for how little I feel the main characters were actually together and did so little flirting over the 3 weeks this book took place, they sure jumped into forever on a whim. The relationship went to barely lovers who never really went on a date to I’m your forever person because we shared one kiss at almost the end of the book, so it would have been nice to see more of that love actually develop.

Overall I feel like there wasn’t a clear direction in the story the author wanted to hold onto beyond the subtle romance. Was it about processing grief? Finding your family/place of belonging? Following your dreams vs a career? The whole book left me a bit frustrated as I feel it has so much potential, but needs to be better flushed out. And while Christian fiction isn’t my cup of tea, with a solid direction, conflict and even closed-door or implied romance to keep in line with the religious aspect, I feel like it could be a solid story. Unlike the knitting circle ladies that have all of their strings tightly knotted, this story left too many loose threads dangling.

Tropes include grumpy/sunshine, meet-cute, glacial slow burn, Christian themes

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for the Advance copy in exchange for my honest review

This book follows Katie Campbell, a travel writer known for her adventurous spirit and frequent misadventures, as she participates in a three-week Edwardian experience at Craighill House in Scotland. There, she meets Graeme MacKerrow, a reclusive Scotsman dedicated to preserving his family's ancestral home. As Katie immerses herself in Scottish culture and history, her interactions with Graeme lead to unexpected personal discoveries and the possibility of finding a place, and person, to call home.

This is a cute story and the first book that I've ever read that takes place in Scotland. Great story about found family and what "home" really means - and the Christian elements of the story were well done without being corny or cringe, which I love. I'll be honest, the romance between Graeme and Katie didn't exactly wow me, but the whole grumpy-sunshine thing was still cute. I think that I was also a bit thrown off by the Edwardian drama bit - I don't think it added much to the story.

I'd read another book by Pepper Basham based on this book.

If you like contemporary rom-coms that check the boxes of travel, found family, historical costuming, and unsought quirky mishaps, this will be right up your alley.

For me, it wasn't a complete success because first-person dual point-of-view is always a hard sell for me. It also had a number of romance conventions that, while very common, don't land that well with me -- a lot of repetitive lingering over physical attraction and a fairly cardboard "villain" that didn't add much to the plot.

That said, it was clean and cute, and if you unreservedly enjoy the genre, this one will probably be a good choice.

Thank you to @NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for providing me the e-Arc in exchange for and honest review.
Some Like It Scot was a cute and wholesome rom-com. It there just wasn't enough spice for my liking. There were also parts that tended to drag for me, taking me out of the plot of the story.
I would recommend this story for readers who like wholesome romances without the spice.
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Cute banter, grumpy, Scotsman, and swoon worthy equals a cute romcom. My only complaint is that it lagged in some spots and sometimes the language was hard to understand therefore I was thankful I was reading on my kindle. Overall I really liked this though and the ending was perfect!

Did not see that this was a "clean" rom-com when I requested this ARC—meaning this was written by a Christian author and there was zero spice and the writing was very religious. The writing was also pretty clunky and juvenile... so it was probably meant for more of a YA audience—which I am not. But if a slow burn with no spice is more your speed go for it Christian girlies!

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Pepper Basham has done it again. She has written another delightful tale that will make you laugh and make you think and might make you cry…or even cry and laugh at the same time! The characters in this book are so rich and real-to-life that one might just wish you could be friends with them. I want to stroll through the countryside in Scotland and come upon Mirren’s shop so I can step inside and have a cuppa and a good chat with Mirren, and maybe meet the knitting ladies. I want to see this glorious estate house that belongs to the MacKerrow family. I want to go fishing or exploring with Lachlan and Wedge. It is simply a delightful tale. Frankly, if I could find a writer who wrote about people and peppered her writing with her own misadventures, I think it would be amazing and I might switch to reading travel writing instead of fiction. Seriously, I did enjoy this book so very much for the lightness and fun it brought. However, I also enjoyed the personal growth and learning that Graeme and Katie both experienced throughout the story. It brings to light a struggle many people have in life, which is listening to the inner monologue of self doubt or what others have projected and said about them, rather than focusing on the person God says they are and who He made them to be. I highly recommend this book. It is a delightful and thought-provoking read with all the usual fun, flair, and swoony moments that Pepper Basham brings to a tale.

This was such a fun book! I read it in one sitting. I just could not put it down. I loved the setting of this book. This story takes place at a Highlands manor house in Scotland. Some Like It Scot follows Katie, a travel writer, and Graeme, a surly native Scot. When Katie learns that her boss is offering her three weeks in Scotland for travel she accepts only to find out that it is an immersive Edwardian experience. She soon finds out that this kind of event may not be her thing. As Katie escapes from her experience she finds out more about the quaint town and its inhabitants. Graeme might just be more than meets the eye.
I actually ended up loving Graeme but I did not know how to feel about him at first. I think he just takes a little bit of getting used to. However, I did really like that this book is dual POV and so I get a look into both of the character's minds. I also really liked the supporting cast for this book. I am always a fan of lovingly nosy family members and matchmaking grandmothers.
This book also deals with faith and the Lord in a way that is beautifully written and honest.
Content: Kisses only
Thank you to NetGalley. These are my honest opinions and I was not required to leave a review.

Pepper Basham has done it again! With characters you can’t help but root for, beautiful faith elements, sizzling romance, and lots of humor, this book checks all the boxes. And the Scotland setting and accents! It was all captured so genuinely that I felt like I was there.

I loved this novel. It was so much fun to read and the characters were so likable! I laughed out loud and kicked my feet the entire time I was reading this novel.

'Some Like It Scot' is nearly perfect. I couldn't put it down, and I didn't want it to end. It is full of fun and seriousness, but with an overarching tone of absolute kindness. The story line is current with a travel podcaster who has a penchant for accidents in an immersive experience on a Scottish island. Her interactions with those at the 'Edwardian' retreat. are humorous, surprising and heartwarming. I literally didn't want this story to end and hope the author could revisit all the delightful characters and locale more in the future. I highly, highly recommend it!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Katie is a traveling journalist for a magazine and her blog. She became famous for adding a twist to her writing by not only sharing the lives of those she meets on her travels but of all of the misadventures she has a knack for running into on these trips. Her fans love her humor and can't wait to see what Katie will get herself into.

This new assignment has Katie visiting Scotland to be one of the first guests to enjoy an Edwardian Experience for three weeks at the Craighill House, Hosted by the Lennox family. Katie is not the typical woman of this era as she is 6 foot and runs into her first issue with the dresses being too short. Not very ladylike. She also falls onto a very handsome and grumpy Scot on her first day. Graham McKlean isn't too thrilled to have his ancestral home turned into this silly dress-up "Edwardian Experience" for a few weeks, but he needs the money and has to deal with it. And he happens to have to constantly save this silly American who happens to get herself into trouble constantly.


I enjoyed the misadventures and seeing how Katie put a spin on them and just enjoyed them. But we learn that Katie has a reason to want to travel and that it's good to have a home base. Home may not always look like what some envision, it's a feeling. Katie and Graham's traumas are relateable and refreshing to read. I enjoyed reading this story and wish to visit the beautiful Scotland.

Thank you Thomas Nelson Fiction for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Scotland is my soul's home so any book that represents it well, is beautiful to me. I fell in love with Mull (I even researched how much it would cost to go there!) The characters in this book were wonderful; fully fleshed out, rich, and flawed. The story was both humourous and deep, with plenty of puns and struggles. This is definitely one of my favorite Pepper Basham books. An absolute delight!

This book had so many elements that I absolutely loved, from the swoon-worthy banter to the stunning Highland setting.

Katie Campbell is such a relatable character—funny, adventurous, and full of questions about where she truly belongs. And Graeme—a brooding, selfless Scot who is too busy taking care of everyone else to think about his own happiness. The dynamic between Katie and Graeme is amazing! Their witty back-and-forth had me grinning, and their chemistry was undeniable. Honestly, it felt like a perfect match—two people who didn’t even realize what they were missing until they found each other.

And speaking of Graeme’s family… I adored them! His mother, Mirren, is the kind of warm, loving presence you’d wish for in your own life, and his nephew, Lachlan, is just the sweetest. The family dynamics made the story even richer, and I’d honestly love a spin-off about Graeme’s brother, Calum!

The setting was another highlight for me. Experiencing Mull through Katie’s eyes was such a treat—Pepper Basham’s vivid descriptions made me feel like I was right there, exploring the rolling green hills and historic sites alongside her. It added so much depth to the book and made me want to book a trip to Scotland ASAP.

That said, there were a couple of things that didn’t quite work for me. I was definitely hoping for a little more spice between Katie and Graeme. Their connection was amazing, but I missed the little moments of physical tension—some more kissing, touching, or just an extra spark to amp up the romance. Later, I realized that Pepper Basham is a Christian author, which explained the lack of steam. While I don’t mind faith being part of a story, it felt a bit randomly inserted here rather than naturally woven into the plot. It just didn’t add much for me.

Overall, though, I really enjoyed this book! It’s a heartwarming, feel-good read with lovable characters and a gorgeous setting. If you love slow-burn romance, Scottish charm, and found-family themes, this one’s for you. And Pepper Basham, if you’re reading this—can we please get Calum’s story next?

Many thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Oh my word, Pepper Basham has such a gift for storytelling. In her newest book, Some Like It Scot, I was so charmed, heartstrings thoroughly pulled with emotion and love and glorious descriptions of the Scottish countryside. And with Pepper’s books there is always laughter ;)

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. The opinions expressed are completely my own.

Loved it! Pepper Basham creates delightfully charming characters in this sweet, clean rom-com that takes place in Scotland.

I fell in love with Mull, the island where Katie Campbell finds herself on an assignment as a travel writer. She is a tall, red-headed, and a little clumsy and finds herself in all kinds of mis-adventures (which is also the names of her travel writing persona). Similar to another beloved book “Austenland”, Katie and a handful of other guests are staying for the full Edwardian experience, complete with outfits and time period activities and even food!

We also meet Graeme, a Mull native who is quite a bit of a grump. Of course, we find that he is a lovable grump and finds himself, whether he wants to or not, bumping into Katie and her clumsy misadventures!

I loved the banter and the sweet storylines of both characters. They had depth and left you rooting them on. The side characters were just as fun, from those on the Edwardian experience to Graeme’s family members and the locals (especially the grannies at the bookshop!)!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC ebook to review. All thoughts are my own.