‘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.

The clumsy American tourist is a familiar trope, but Some Like It Scot has a new twist, where the tourist is an influencer who posts about her “Miss Adventures” around the world. Katie finds herself in Scotland, of course, and is the lead in a comedy of errors – many of which involve a charging Highland cow. Some Like It Scot is a sweet, adventure-filled romance where in addition to finding love, the lead finds a home.

I so enjoyed this read! It is a wonderful clean romcom that has many hilarious moments in it and adventures.

The characters are lovely ,well most of them and felt very authentic. People I would enjoy meeting and hanging out with in most cases. Of course there have to be a few questionable folks to make it interesting.

The setting is so well described and makes me want to visit Scotland. It's is a character of it's own.

The main characters each of some family things going on that played deeply into the story. I don't want to say more as I would not to spoil it.

I encourage people to read read and enjoy this one for all it is worth!

This Christian romance was so sweet. Every page filled with healing, misadventures, puns and learning what love and home are. I had an amazing time reading this and it's definitely going in one of my top books of the year! I loved reading about Scotland (my family's ancestral home) the imagery made it feel like I was really there.

I find a deep kinship with Katie. Even though I am not as tall as her I am a clutz. I have a complicated relationship with my mother and a grandfather who was my closest friends. I found myself crying and laughing with her. The depictions of grief, parental issues and finding where you belong were very well written this book.

This is a Christian book and even though God isn't the biggest part of this story faith is brought up many times throughout this story.

Thank you to NetGalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review.
I’ll be honest this book feels like it was written by two different people. The first half of the book drew me in and made me want to read more, and the second half made me looking forward to it being over.
This is a Christian romance, and it needs to be marketed as such. While this definitely has an audience, I don’t think I’m part of it. Religion was introduced half way through the book and then was a primary focus from then on, and it just felt like it was a box being ticked and it felt very flat when I was reading it.