This was the first Pepper Basham book I had read, it appealed to me as it was a Scottish novel and me being a Scottish girl, I had to read it!

I didn’t know what to expect, I had read that Basham’s book were spicy however this one contained no spice only a few kisses. It was very PG. It’s clear that a lot of inspiration was taken from films and TV shows, especially “Outlander”. Basham even mentioned the show throughout, for me, this made it feel more fictional and not what life on a Scottish island to really be like.

The characters were loveable, I liked Lachlan the nephew but the two MC’s were very likeable too.

One thing I really liked was that Scottish slang words were used such as “aye” “it’s no that” “gave me the boke” “we were both mental” “glaikit” and “scunnered”. I also liked that Graeme’s chapters and inner monologue contained Scottish slang as that’s how he genuinely talks. I feel in some cases it was over done though, the author used “lass” twice in the same sentence, as a Scot I can confirm that would not happen - even further up north.

I’m glad Katie tried the iconic Scottish drink ‘Irn-Bru’ however, again it was clear that the description of it was taken from stereotypes. Katie described it as “bubblegum flavour” as someone who drinks it regularly I can confirm it does NOT. The company “Barr” who created Irn-Bru also made a bubblegum flavoured drink to show that they are 2 completely different drinks.

One thing I was not a fan of was the religious aspect. It wasn’t mentioned for a lot of the book then about 60% in they started talking about God a lot and it seemed out of nowhere - I felt this was kind of forced upon me as a reader. It is not marketed as a Christian novel so I think before it is published in April this needs to be addressed. Had I of known about the Christian aspect I definitely wouldn’t have applied for the ARC - I thought it was a cute little Scottish romance.

Overall I’d give this 3/5 stars. I probably wouldn’t read it again but I did enjoy reading about my home country, even if a lot of it seemed fictional.

Tropes -
Grumpy x sunshine
Slow burn
Historical aspect
Country boy x social media blogger

Cute story, but once again, I wasn't completely convinced by a Pepper Basham book. I couldn't really pinpoint what I didn't like, but I found the pacing a little off and I'm not fan of the style of the characters.

I liked the premise — a travel blogger roaming the world collecting other people's stories (although there wasn't that much of it in the book) and finding love in Scotland, but the story was a little more boring than I expected. The story was a little chaotic at times and I had a hard time keeping track of the different characters.

This book personally wasn't my cup of tea, and I ended up not reading it to the end. Clever title though!

Travel Writer Katie Campbell is known for sharing her “Miss Adventures” with the world in written word. When her Miss Adventures send her on an Edwardian experience in Scotland, she jumps at the chance to explore her ancestral roots. While there, Katie lands a “hot Scot”, Graeme MacKerrow quite literally.

Kaitie’s been running from home from years while Graeme is settled in and put down roots in his small, quaint Scottish hometown. Their contrasts play very well with each other and when Katie has her "Miss Adventures", Graeme is there to be her knight in shining armor.

Loved the setting! Loved the characters! Just loved everything about it. Katie's "Miss Adventures" were so awkwardly adorable and Graeme's gruff knight in shining armor was swoonworthy. Katie so desperately needed to find her home to center her and I'm glad she found it in Graeme. I enjoyed getting to know the people in this little town in Scotland and fell in love with not only Graeme but his family too!

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

It is my own fault for not paying closer attention when I requested this one. I did not realize it was Christian fiction. While the majority of the story was enjoyable, the religious aspect really threw me off and made me want to distance myself from the book. Again, my fault for not seeing the label sooner.

Cute story, although I'd say the pacing dragged a bit. Easy read and I enjoyed the imagery.

The authentic Scottish words were a stumble at times, and the ebook still has some formatting to go, but it's a cute story that will be enjoyable.

I adored Some Like it Scot by Pepper Basham. It had everything I look for in a contemporary romance, plus more.

Katie is a travel writer with no strings drawing her back home. In fact, she prefers to leave before attachments are made. Unfortunately for her, she has three weeks in Scotland, which makes it hard not to form connections. I love Katie; she is stronger than she thinks. She is kind, funny, and longs for something she has never found. She is relatable, quirky, and, did I mention funny?

Graeme is the surly Scot Katie meets, and what a memorable meeting it is! They have an instant dislike, but it doesn't last long. Graeme is fixing the home that Katie and the others are staying in for their Edwardian experience.

This story pulled on my heartstrings. I loved the Scottish setting and dialect. The characters are a fascinating mix of quirky, loving, and annoying. I loved the Stitches Book Club and their quirky personalities. I could go on and on, but I highly recommend you experience this story for yourself.

Read for:

🐑 witty banter

🐑 hilarious moments

🐑 Graeme (his mother Mirren)

🐑Lachlan

🐑 near-death experiences

🐑misadventures

🐑Edwardian experience

🐑Stitches Book Club ladies

🐑the sweetest love story

I can't recommend this book enough. I need a physical copy for my keeper shelf!! Thank you to Net Galley and the author for the opportunity to read this book. I was not required to provide a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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

I was hooked from the beginning! While it is labeled as a Christian romance, I think anyone would enjoy it. I couldn’t wait to pick my book back up to return to the Scottish isle of Mull, its dialect, and. American tourist vibes. Katie Campbell, an adventurist blogger, visits Mull, Scotland to experience an Edwardian three week event in a castle. From her first night, accidents happen and she is one step away from disaster in all that she does. Thankfully, the Scots are there to save the day, especially one very good-looking one, Graeme. Its first-person narration that travels between Katie and Graeme, the imagery of Scotland, and the messages of what home really means, is just so well done. It’s a heart-warming read that makes you laugh, smile, tear up, and want to book a trip to Mull!

I was really excited to read this book. The artwork caught my eye and I am interested in Scotland and it's culture. I did have a hard time following with some of the language, as well as the many elements going on. I think it all had a lot of promise, but combined was too much for me and my expectations of this book. I appreciate the opportunity to read it.

Some Like It Scot follows Katie Campbell, a travel blogger/writer who gets the funny job to take place in an Edwardian experience in Scotland. She meets Graeme, a strong Scotsman and as you could predict, things develop from there...

Unfortunately though, I found this book pretty painful in a predictable and pretty boring way.

I definitely didn't read the description fully enough, as otherwise I would have seen this is a Christian book (not that it's mentioned once in the blurb?). Which feels very at odds with the title 'Some Like It Scot!' (a riff on some like it hot) and the book cover itself. It feels like it was marketed as a typical spicy romance book with illustrations of the main characters, but this book is very religious and anything but.

I found Katie's constant bumbles/clumsiness just too unrealistic and convenient (and that's coming from a very clumsy person myself!).

This book just really wasn't for me, but thank you to NetGalley for letting me review it!

Cute, cozy and fun read!! But don't make the mistake of reading this in winters like me, it's a total spring read.

Not my cup of tea, i gave 2 stars cos it has scottish romance & dialect. And tooo much on religious thingy which is not what i want to read write now, yikes & why wasnt it listed, help!
Thanks Netgalley for the ARC

Very slow moving story... way too many religious references. I liked the premise for the story, but did not connect with the writing.

Katie is an American who does travel writing, a lifestyle she is used to as she moved a lot growing up. She receives an opportunity to advance her career by taking a job in Scotland, where she will spend three weeks in the Highlands at an estate that was designed to give visitors an Edwardian experience. It is at this house that she meets Graeme, a larger-than-life grump-like Scot who is working on refurbishing parts of the house. She ultimately gets a lesson in how a home can be defined.

I loved a lot about this book. The secondary characters were a wonderful addition. I really enjoyed that the author made an effort to make the characters real, with their own tragedies and personal issues, but then also took the opportunity for others to learn the person that was beneath the outward perception. It does take time to know a person and learn their background and respective responses to situations. I also felt like I was within this Scottish community, and it made me really want to go to this community!

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 this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4/5 stars 0.5/5 spice
I don’t know if there is another way to describe this book other than sweet and meaningful. I loved how chaotic Katie’s brain was, which really shined in her POV. Much like her moniker, Miss Adventure, she tends to be all over the place but in a fun, playful way. It was comical how many bad things could happen to one person on one trip, but it led to some of my favorite moments. All the chips led to her falling straight onto her hot Scot in the form of brooding, grumpy Graeme. His character had so much depth. He saw right through Katie’s masked smiles and wanted to uncover her grief. I did not expect this book to have such a beautiful story of grief, anger, and moving forward after loss. You got to see two very different outcomes after loss, which were so realistic when it comes to tragedy. We all grieve in varying ways, good or bad, and Pepper did a wonderful job highlighting the sad. I think books that bring you to tears due to relatability are something special. Although this book has very little spice, the tension and banter, along with the slow burn, made up for it. This is a sweet romance of two people learning from their mistakes and finding love. I enjoyed it more than I would have thought, and the way I was blushing with some of these swoon-worthy scenes solidified that it was a worthwhile read.
There are so many religious undertones that pop up throughout the book. They became more prominent towards the end. I didn’t mind but I think it’s worth mentioning since it can be a polarizing/triggering topic.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

5 Stars!!!
Another wonderful and clean romance from Pepper Basham! This story centers around travel journalist Katie Campbell, whose career success has been made largely due to her proclivity for MISadventure on her travels. She currently finds herself in Scotland, to spend 3 weeks living in an "Edwardian Experience" (literally, learning to live, dress, eat, dance etc like they did in Edwardian times). She quickly runs into the MMC - Graeme and their relationship gets off to a rocky start.

This is a sunshine/grumpy romance that will make you laugh. It will also pull on your heartstrings as both MCs are suffering through grief caused by deaths of siblings. This story is full of hope, witty banter, gorgeous descriptions of Scotland, swoony moments and of course love. I highly recommend it!

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

Okay toss in Scotland, a large family, a hot Scot Graeme, a run from everything heroine Katie, and you get this book. It was okay, there were many characters, some preachy prose and something that just did not click for me.

#netgalley #SomelikeitScot

Katie is a recognized travel writer and uses her frequent clumsiness and accidents to her advantage, describing her mishaps humorously as MisAdventure. Underneath her moving attention away from herself, she is someone who is without a truly loving home. A "hot Scot" comes to her rescue several time during her latest assignment in Scotland, to her chagrin. The last part of the book is pure gold, with insights, faith, love and affirmation. You might discover your own pot of gold, with a little help from the fairies, in this book!
I received a complimentary issue of this book, and the thoughts expressed are my own.
I have never read a book by this author that I did not love!

I loved Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham. It is a definite reread for me. Katie and Graeme are loveable characters that I enjoyed getting to meet, and Scotland is now a place I NEED to travel to.

I was provided a copy of the book from the author/publisher. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.

Okay, so the plot of this book sounded so interesting that I was very excited to read it and built up so many expectations and initially, the book was fun to read but then the excessive detailing about the surroundings and constant introduction of characters left and right just got too much for me. After the first few chapters, everything felt chaotic and while I liked the banter between Katie & Graeme, I felt like they barely had spent any time together because all the space was occupied by the side characters. I was expecting a cute rom com but this book was more about Katie's self discovery and growth. I liked some side characters like Lachlan and Mirren but apart from them, there were so many side characters that it was hard for me to keep track of them. The book started out well but then everything felt too much and I lost interest tbh.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review

Some Like It Scot is a sweet story about love, loss, and belonging.

Katie and Graeme were lovely and the side characters, particularly Graeme’s family , were just delightful. The dialogue was witty and the descriptions of the region by the author painted a vivid picture. It was rewarding to watch both MC’s growth throughout the book. It’s very wholesome, with strong religious themes, but didn’t feel preachy. Overall an enjoyable read.

Thanks to NetGalley for the copy of this book. All opinions are my own.