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.

This book was a cute read, it gave the classic rom com vibes, it was setup perfectly if they ever wanted to adapt this to a movie!

It gave a wacky rom com vibe through and through, very early 2000s with the way the main character kept getting herself into the weirdest circumstances. At times it did feel a little over the top, borderline on the Hallmark vibes, but it was still a cute read. I loved the colorful description of Scotland and the light comedy, however, I will say I wasn't expecting the religious aspect of this? I think that this should have shown that in the description a bit more to explain that was going to come up more and more throughout the book.

You had me at Scotland, Pepper Basham!
I can never resist picking up a book set in Scotland this one had me feeling like I was right there is Katie Campbell experiencing the homeland of my great-grandfather for the very first time. As someone that also end up in my own misadventures it felt like Katie was a kindred spirit. The beautiful scenery, the witty dialogue, the laughs and the slow burn of romance made this book a cozy and feel-good book that I want to keep reading over and over again.

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

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

Some Like It Scot was a refreshing change of pace - I was expecting the usual romance, miscommunication and grumpy vs sunshine tropes but was pleasantly surprised by a story with more depth as it covered grief, self doubt and all manner of family dynamic.

The imagery of the Scottish landscape was spot on (having just visited it was fresh in my mind and was part of the reason I wanted to read this.) I felt like I was there in the rain at Craighill seeing the Loch and fields of heather.

The character development was good as was the pacing though I felt some of the inner dialog from Katie could have been pared back. I've never read a book where the religion of a main characters is not the main focus but used as a light extension to further hone on their values. It was subtle but effective. I would have loved more stories or flash backs to Katie's grandparents but that wouldn't have held true to Katie not wanting to tell her own stories but those of others. The snippets of her toxic mother were enough to fill in the blanks.

Graeme started off a little 1 dimensional but quickly became the loveable broken Scot. As for Mirren and Lachlan - loved them so much. The humor and scottish terms were so sweet.

Really enjoyable read. Thank you for allowing me an early copy

DNF @ 49%

Unfortunately this just didn’t grip me. I loved the setting and the way Scotland was described makes me want to go and visit and see the beautiful scenery but the actual plot just didn’t work for me. I just didn’t really even understand what this book was meant to be about?

I found it really hard to connect with the FMC, I noticed that there were a lot of inner monologues that seemed really random and rambling. I was not feeling the romance between the FMC and the MMC and there were too many side characters to keep track of.

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 gifted ARC.

There was such a quiet loveliness about this story. This was a stupendous, funny romantic comedy filled with some deep introspection. Despite some of the more serious parts of the story, the death of family members and difficulty with other family members, I genuinely laughed out loud more times than I can count. It is true laughter is truly healing, and that was embodied in this story. The chemistry between Katie and Graeme is like watching old screwball comedies from the thirties. I was equal parts enthralled and thoroughly engaged. This was the first book for me from this author, but I am sure I will look for more going forward. Disclaimer: I received an advanced reader copy from NetGalley for an honest review.

Some Like it Scot takes place on the island of Mull where travel writer/blogger/podcaster Katie Campbell is spending 3 weeks on assignment. Katie is staying at an estate that is going to be opening soon to the public. At the estate that she will be staying at, has promised a true Edwardian experience from ballroom dances, dinners, and sports while wearing the clothing from the era. Katie soon ventures out on Mull to explore and to meet the people that live there to get their stories. Katie is known for as "Miss Adventure" to her readers and being in Scotland is no different. Graeme MacKerrow is the grumpy handyman that seems always around when Katie needs him the most by being her hero. Katie weaves her way into Graeme and his family's lives and doesn't want the trip to end. Some Like it Scot is a cute, funny and clean romance that anyone would enjoy. I would like to thank both NEtGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for letting me read an advanced copy of this book.

This is my first book by this author and it won't be my last. The dual point of view between Katie and Graeme made these characters feel real to me and gave me a deeper insight into each character's way of thinking, how they were feeling, and what scars they were dealing with or even trying to ignore. I loved Katie's big heart and her outlook on life, especially how she could laugh at herself and love others so wholly. Graeme's emotional depth and layers had me swooning often--he also has such a big heart and a capacity to love and protect fiercely.

I enjoyed the setting immensely and seeing Scotland from Katie's point of view because this was her first visit and she felt more and more at home there. This theme of discovering the true meaning of home was expertly woven throughout the pages--both Katie and Graeme (despite Graeme thinking home was just a place) had to figure out what home really was for themselves and it felt so natural watching each character's growth arc.

Maybe it's a recent visit to Scotland, maybe it's an addiction to Pepper Basham's heartfelt characters- but whatever it is, I loved this gentle book and didn't want it to end! She skillfully wove two broken, grieving lives together for a (predictably) happy ending. And the supporting characters Mirren and Lachlan and Brett were so sincere and sweet- they really added to the depth of this story. I think l'd truly enjoy a friend like the gifted but fragile Katie (and I KNOW l'd like an honest conversation with her parents!). Like me, she chronically lacks confidence in her own value, even though she knows her work is good. Also like me, a loving friend-turned-suitor turns her doubts upside down! I received a complimentary copy of this book via Net Galley and was not required to post a review.

Thank you to NetaGalley and the author for allowing me to read this arc. I received a complimentary copy of this book. opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Katie Campbell is a travel writer whose next assignment is to travel to Mull in Scotland to attend an immersive Edwardian era 3 week adventure. Katie is known as 'Miss Adventure' as she finds herself in misadventure more often than not. She falls into (literally) a scotsman from the island who is stuck in his own bubble. This dual-POV book follows the characters into the unknown territory of love and coming to terms with their pasts.

I went into this book not realising that it had a Christian base. However, even as a non-Christian I really enjoyed this book. There are a few editing issues that I have made apparent to the editor, but the story itself is wholesome and sweet, full of reflection and self-growth. I felt like the Edwardian weekend was rushed over a bit, however it made up for it in the family connections between Katie and Graeme's family.

The premise of the book is really fun—Katie, a travel writer, goes to Scotland to attend a weeklong immersive Edwardian experience (complete with time period appropriate clothes, food, and manners) at a Scottish manor run by a British husband and wife who are kind of caricatures. The first half of the book was so slow that I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to finish it. I didn’t connect with any of the characters and the experience the main character came to Scotland for, hadn’t even started by almost halfway through the book. However, the second half of the book picked up and got much better, hence the 3 stars. I wish the entire book had been paced the way the second half was.