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Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.

Well, I did it again. I accidentally requested an ARC of a Christian title. When will I learn to pay more attention? This can't possibly be labeled "romance" when there isn't any. Until they kiss (and only kiss) almost at the end of the book, they might as well be siblings. I did make it to the end of this one but I skimmed a lot to get through it. The puns put me right off. I almost hurt myself rolling my eyes. Both stars are for the Scotland setting.

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This has been one of my favorites I’ve read this year! I love the wholesomeness of this story. I loved both of these characters so much, and Pepper did such a beautiful job just building these characters. We regularly go to Scotland too, and it made me love it even more. I just loved how loveable Katie was especially, her humility and easy-going way of living. She really shows how to not take life too seriously, and make lemonade out of lemons. Graeme was also a loveable character, and the descriptions of him definitely makes a girl swoon!

Overall, I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend.


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I have read a few books by this author now and can say that I am looking forward to what other books she has and will bring out.

This is a well written and structured book. It is funny. I enjoyed it and recommend others to read it. You can see that there has been real attention to the content and research into the Scottish lifestyle. It makes me curious to visit it myself.

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

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I loved this book and this romance! I love when characters have depth to them and these two definitely did. Such a great read!

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3.5 stars
Thank you to Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGally for the chance to read this novel in advance!

I adored this romance’s unique touch. Its uniqueness was weaved into the story, its humour and its setting and language with an effortless touch. It had heartwarming characters and scenes and a swoon worthy love interest and a deeply relatable main character.

While I loved the Scottish touch, it to some point felt almost overwhelming in its speech. Perhaps it touched on stereotypes a little too intensely, though it did add to its charm and really got me into the setting.

Personally, the religious motivations the characters explore/display in the last half of the book came a little bit out of nowhere and felt slightly forced, though perhaps that was just me. I also felt that the ending was a little rushed and fast-paced.

Overall, I very much enjoyed this read for its uniqueness and its humour. The romance was sweet and lovely, but didn’t get my heart beating much faster.

Also… lowkey wish we could have seen Mark get his revenge because I disliked him so deeply!!

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“And I knew that if I did fall for a Scot, he'd be the perfect one to catch me.” 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿📸🏰🍀💚
some like it scot 3.5/5⭐️
Thank you to Net Galley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for giving me the opportunity to read and review this ARC! This was my first read by Pepper Basham. I didn’t dislike it and I didn’t love it. I was bored throughout the book but towards the end I was getting more interested and I loved the ending. This was my first Christian romance and I would love to read more! I loved how it talked about faith. I really liked the setting of this book and I did love the characters. I just think it was a super slow burn. I def would like to read more by Pepper Basham! definitely read this if you like grumpy/sunshine, travel, and clean romance! This book is available April 8th!!

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

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I love this book so much!! The way these two main characters and this relationship developed was amazing. This relationship can technically be considered a whirlwind romance because of how quickly it came together. However, it did not feel rushed or unrealistic. The pacing of the story was so well done. I appreciate how she truly got them to work through their personal hesitations and fears…and even renewing their faith as well. There was lots of fun and misadventures throughout the story. I even started to understand the Scottish dialect by reading through this book.

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

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I was given an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Rom-Com is not my usual genre of a read, but I decided to give this cute looking book a try. I had a very hard time getting into this book. It just wasn't capturing my attention like I would have hoped. I had a lot of trouble with the spelling because I was trying to talk like an Irish but am not one. I did like that the author was true to their faith and proved you can have write a romance without having to add adult scenes.

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I absolutey adored this book. Everything about it just worked completely for me. I loved Katie--her personality and her fears and her quirks just made her such a fun and relatable character, and her backstory made her believable and endearing. Graeme also stole my heart--his worries and his reactions were also believable. I appreciated how both characters were willing to do some self-examination and try to grow and not just hide away. Despite being a homebody at heart, all of the descriptions of Scotland (and the Scottish words thrown in!) made me want to book a trip to see the beauty of the country for myself. I also adored the supporting characters (at least, the Scottish ones. Some of the other participants in the Edwardian Experience had me shaking my fist at them!) All in all, this book was just delightful! I loved it. I'm definitely going to have to snag the audio version as well because I'm sure it will be even more fun to listen to!

I read a DRC provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

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Thank you net galley, Pepper Basham, and Thomas Nelson publishing for an E-ARC of this book.

What a SLOW, SLOW burn love story between two people who has both suffered family loss. Katie is a travel blogger/writer and who travels to scotland for an Edwardian experience. During her trip she meets many locals, including a handsome, grumpy Scotsman.

This was a sweet story but just not my type of love story. It really took a long time for the characters to even start to form a budding relationship. I could have done without the Edwardian experience too. I loved the descriptions of Scotland though!

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A 5* Rom-Com With All the Things!

A bookshop, a granny book club, a Scottish manor house, a weasel (both animal and human), a dancing butler, a hairy coo (read the book to find out what this is) and (yes!) a Pepper Basham closet kissing scene…to name a few things I love about this book! This fun romp also has endearing characters and a sense of family I’d want to come home to.

Other things I love about this book? The heroine, a ginger-headed travel writer, Katie Campbell, is larger than life (no pun intended) who can’t live up to her mom’s expectations, is beyond accident prone and in need of a hero to save her in more ways than one.

Enter Graeme MacKerrow, a “handsome but grumpy, barrel-chested, blue-eyed Scot” who is closed off, owing to grief and hurt, when Katie “falls” into his life.

This fun story shifts between the two MC’s (first person) POVs, which in my book (ha! pun intended) adds to the fun, thanks to knowing what’s going on in both of their heads! I chuckled a lot and might have even cried at the end (it was stellar!).

This book is suitable for teens and older with no inappropriate intimate scenes and no bad language. I received this book from the author/publisher free of charge, with no expectation of a positive review.

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“Some Like It Scot” by Suzanne Enoch is a delightful Highland romance that brings together adventure, humor, and sizzling chemistry.

Tne story follows Munro “Bear” MacLawry, a rugged Highlander with a reputation for charm, who unexpectedly encounters Catriona MacColl—a fiery, sharp-shooting lass in trousers—hiding out in the Highlands to escape an unwanted marriage- I mean this book had me HOOKED.

Their initial clash evolves into a captivating tale of mutual respect and undeniable attraction. Enoch’s engaging writing style and well-drawn characters make this a standout in the Scandalous Highlanders series. If you’re a fan of spirited heroines, dashing heroes, and a romance that sizzles amidst the Scottish hills, this one’s for you.

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I felt a bit duped by this one. The cover, description, etc. didn't lead me to believe whatsoever that it would be heavily Christian and that's ultimately what it was. Since I was gifted the ARC I wanted to give it a fair shot regardless, but after a few too many references to God and heaven followed by a nudge to join someone's church rather than a kiss... I simply had to DNF.

I thoroughly believe that stories find their intended reader and that there is someone who shares those same Christian values who will see themselves reflected within this story. That person, unfortunately, was not me.

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This book was the palate cleanser I needed after a high-fantasy novel! Ever a sucker for a good rom-com,(especially when a grumpy Scot is involved) this exceeded my expectations. Maybe I’m a tad biased because I’m also a clumsy, somewhat nerdy Katie myself, but you should definitely give this book a read for the banter alone. Thank you so much to NetGalley for the arc of this book, I will definitely be purchasing a physical copy!

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There are a variety of reasons why I decide to try a book. Sometimes it's the blurb. Other times it's the author. In Some Like It Scot's case, it was because I saw the main female character is tall.

Humor abounds in this book, primarily because Katie is a world class champion at attracting catastrophe. I related so much to her: her height (although I'm five inches shorter than her 6'1"), her clumsiness, and the immense awkwardness that comes from growing up towering over almost everyone. There's more to Katie than her catastrophicness, though. She's a kind and caring soul doing everything she can to protect her wounded and battered heart.

Enter Graeme. I am so, so, so happy this is not a "short girl ends up with the tall guy" situation (because, frankly, I'm beyond sick of reading about it). It was so gratifying to watch the adorable romance bloom between the two.

Most of the secondary characters are great, too, excluding Mark the Menace. He's not great. He's on the Seamus the Highland Cow level of nasty (if you know, you know).

The plot is fun, touching, and well-paced. There is a light sprinkling of faith and I really enjoyed the church scene.

There are few content warnings: emotional manipulation by a secondary character and some sabotage by another. There is a possible instance of the Lord's name taken in vain.

In conclusion, with a hearty dose of humor, a nice dose of slow-burn romance, and a gentle sprinkle of faith, Some Like It Scot is a fun, heartwarming story that will both make you laugh and encourage you to remember God's purposeful design for making everyone unique.

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in conjunction with NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

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I picked up Some Like It Scot because I’m a big fan of both Scotland and romance, so this seemed like the perfect combination.

However, I failed to notice beforehand that this is Christian Fiction—a personal oversight on my part. Since this isn’t a genre I typically enjoy, I likely wouldn’t have chosen this book had I realized.

The setting was lovely, and I liked the protagonist, but as the story progressed, I found myself losing interest. The number of side characters felt overwhelming and I struggled to stay engaged in the second half.

While this book wasn’t for me, I can see it being a fit for readers who enjoy faith-based romances with a strong sense of place. If that sounds like you, this may be worth checking out.

Thank you to the publisher for my complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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I received a complimentary readers copy from galley! The opinion given is my own on this book! I really did enjoy this novel. It’s been a life long dream of mine to visit Scotland . I found myself at many times vividly seeing the landscape . I have always wanted to be a travel blogger so I definitely felt a connection with the main character Katie from the beginning .

In comes the love interest and swoon! What a fun read with lots of banter and slow burn romance!

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This is the first book I have read by Pepper Basham and now I cannot wait to read more by her. Characters are fun, the story line kept me intrigued, and laughing out loud. I thoroughly enjoyed Katie on her Miss Adventures, I really enjoyed the cute honesty of Lachlan, and loved the "Hot Scot" Graeme and how he treated Katie. The times when they rescue each other is sweet & fun. This is the perfect beach read! Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

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4.5 stars. This was a cute story. I loved the setting and the descriptions of Scotland were spot-on. It’s magical. The author did an excellent job capturing the accent and Scottish-isms; a lot of times American authors seem to really botch it and make it sound unnatural.
I enjoyed the main characters and their families, but the Edwardian Experience and related characters could have been made more interesting.

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Thanks to the publisher for the free copy in exchange of an honest review.
This book is perfect for a cozy and light reading to take you company for some hours. At the same time it's an hymn for Scotland landscapes and Highland's life. I really appreciate this kind of realism, and for sure it was something that made me go on with my reading.
Unfortunately, the romance is flat, and didn't emotionally involved me at all. I missed the sparks and the chemistry between the main characters, so for me it's a no.

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