I tried a few times, but I really do not like hte voice of the main character and so while I love the plot and the cover, - this book is not for me.

This was a cute story that had me laughing out loud multiple times. Despite the humor, there were also powerful messages in it as well. I don't usually care about the setting of a book, but Scotland was its own important character in this one and I loved it.

Some Like It Scot is a contemporary romance novel with two POVs; Katie Campbell, an American travel influencer who is a bit lost in her life, and Graeme MacKerrow, a handsome jack of all trades Scot who starts off a bit of a grump, but starts to grow on Katie as their time together increases.

What I liked about this book: the writing was done really well, I could easily hear the Scottish accents of the characters with the way the dialogue was written. It was an interesting premise with the Edwardian Experience going on, as well as the Scottish Island Setting. I really felt connected to the community and enjoyed all of the different Scottish characters.

What I didn't like: The whole, 'man wants to be a hero' trope is a bit outdated to be honest. And although Katie being clumsy could be endearing, she's constantly getting herself into trouble and actually does need to be rescued, she doesn't learn how to rescue herself. There was a lack of character growth for me there. I also found it a bit heavy on the religion, and that took me out of it a lot. There were also two things that annoyed me. One, Liam Neeson was referenced in regards to Scottish acting- he is in fact Irish, not Scottish. And more alarming was a comment regarding a 'knitting Nazi""- it's 2025, I don't think referencing Nazi's in a contemporary romance is something we need. Use a different descriptor.

Overall it was an okay read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the opportunity to read this ARC; I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. I found this book sucked me in quite easily: the FMC, Katie, is a travel writer covering an Edwardian experience (think a month-long Bridgerton experience but later in the nineteenth century) in Scotland when she literally falls (her blog is called Misadventures) from the stairs into the arms of a woodworking hot Scot (Graeme) who was repairing the bannister. Bashram's descriptions of Mull in Scotland were dreamy and lovely.

Where she lost me: the second half of the book seems to take a turn and introduce the FMC's dependence on religion and God, and then ratchets up the number of times she prays and calls on the Lord for guidance. I didn't realize this book was Christian fiction and think the publishers and marketing team need to make this a lot clearer on the marketing and blurbs of this book.

The chastity and focus on appearing proper as part of the Edwardian Experience masked the Christian love story as what I thought was just a really slow burn. Alas, it fizzled rather than burned.

I really enjoyed Mirren and Lachlan (and Wedge) but, like other reviewers, found there were a lot of characters between those taking part in the Edwardian Experience, Katie's family, the village of Mull, and Graeme's immediate family. The FMC and MMC were both working through a lot of grief over their shared trauma (they each lost a sibling). One could argue that the abundance of characters and Katie's many, many misadventures distract from the chemistry and plot of the story, and Katie's grief and issues with her family (specifically, her mother) are left unresolved.

This book is full of charm. The island of Mull was described just so atmospheric it made me long to go there myself. The little community they had there and the Scottish landscape was so inviting. Katie’s shenanigans during the Edwardian Experience were actually funny. The whole endeavour was just ridiculous enough and over the top and there was so much space for really good gag jokes.
The slow-burn romance was so worth it. The tension between Graeme and Katie was palpable. Their conflicting feelings about their romance and their reluctance to start something even though they could feel the pull between them. Their whole story was immaculate.
I deeply related to Katie seeing Graeme’s family dynamic and comparing it to her own experience. Her being so caught off-guard after Mirren and Lachlan and the whole family have no qualms about showing their love for each other and their dynamic was great to see. Her family problems, especially her relationship with her mom and struggling to live up to her sister’s shadow, were so interesting to explore

4.00 stars
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TW: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Emotional abuse
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Pack my bags I'm going to Scotland! This was a really fun read, from travel, humour, puns, local legends, and hot Scottish men. Katie Campbell has travelled all her life, she currently spends her days as a content creator who takes her audience along with her on her "misadventures". You read that right, our Katie-girl is clumsy and she knows it. While her travels normally last a few days, this one is different. She's living (and reviewing) a new Edwardian experience where she'll learn, eat, and even dress from that period.

The experience gave me a chuckle, there's an ongoing joke that it's been set up so that the owner's daughter can find a suitable husband. The experience ends with an Edwardian ball, but it was fun to see our characters live out the lifestyle - some thriving, while others, not so much. On her first day, after an unfortunate experience with a bird (yes, there's a Macaw in this book) she quite literally falls and is saved by the hunky Graeme. He's a little grumpy about this all and accuses her of breaking his stairs.

Graeme starts off a tad grumpy, but I enjoyed watching his character over time. They're flirty, but there's a looming dread that Katie will leave in a few weeks, and after having his heart broken, Graeme isn't sure he's ready to let someone back in. As much as I liked Graeme, I think I liked his family even more! They're so warm, and friendly - something Katie isn't quite used to with her judgemental mother.

Katie has always been looking for something or someone to make her feel at home, and thanks to Graeme and his family, she begins to wonder if he's what home should feel like. For every laughable moment, we also get just as many heartwarming moments. We find out that both characters have suffered the terrible loss of a family member close to them, and experience grief together. Grief looks different for both of them, while Graeme and his family talk about their loss, and share happy memories. Katie's mom refuses even to acknowledge that she's lost her sister.
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I would like to thank Thomas Nelson Fiction | Thomas Nelson, Pepper Basham, and NetGalley for an early copy of Some Like It Scot in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions formulated are my own. Some Like It Scot is scheduled to publish on April 8th, 2025. You can pre-order your copy now.

So many things I liked about this book. The setting, the characters... all so good.

I personally would have liked the romance to start a little sooner, but the chemistry was there and the banter was top notch.

Another winner from Pepper Basham!

This is a story about Katie, an accident-prone travel writer/blogger/etc, who heads to Scotland for an Edwardian immersive experience (think Austenland but Edwardian). Alone the way of her misadventures she meets Graeme, the local hot tall Scot who owns the home this experience is in. Miss judged on both sides at first they become friends and fall in love. Cute and quirky. I love that for once’s the FMC is tall and not some 5’ waif that would blow away in the wind.

Katie my friends, is a hoot! She had me giggling and laughing every page. Pepper. Basham, Some Like It Scot, (hehe) took me on an adventure and journey throughout this read. This story had my heart melting. Lovely and funny. Recommended Read!
i received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Some Like it Scot is a fantastic book. I throughly enjoyed the plot, setting and the character dynamics. A story of two totally different personalities and their romance. I definitely recommend this book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.

Thanks so much to Pepper Basham and Thomas Nelson Fiction | Thomas Nelson for the eARC of this book. This is a cute quick lough out loud story. It's a slow burn with no smut. It's a closed door romance which many love and can be hard to find with the current trend of books right now.

Excellent writing is once again here by Pepper Basham. I found myself on a rollercoaster of enjoyment in Scotland. From self discovery of the main characters to tear inducing laughter, this book is wonderful.
It was so fun to make new literary friends with Katie, Graeme, a few animals, and the rest of these Scots.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the opinion share is my own.

Slow burn
Finding yourself
Banter

This was a cute easy read with a lot of dialogue and finding yourself


Thank you NetGalley for the arc!

Some like it Scot

If you are looking for a laugh out loud story definitely read this book. From the very first scene this book is so enjoyable. Katie is in Scotland as a travel writer/blogger. Katie meets Graeme and his family. There is pretty scenery, adventures, romance, family, and rivalry. So many great scenes in the book. Some are funny and some are very touching.

I received an advanced copy of the book from NetGalley. This book review is my own opinion.

This was a sweet slow burn with a great setting and tremendous character growth!

I really enjoyed both of the main characters and i appreciated that it took legitimate time for them to connect and fall in love.

I enjoyed the banter and all the misadventures in Scotland!

Y'all, I LOVED this book! From the storyline to Katie to being immersed into Scotland to Graeme. This is the second book I've read from this author and I will be reading more. The story was never slow and we get to see the characters develop overtime. I loved seeing Katie grow and all of her antics. It made me want to go explore Scotland and see the green and mountains she talks about. The romance is clean and there is a faith element to it. I highly recommend it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Pepper Basham for allowing me to read this book!

I really appreciated that this novel was slow burn, no insta which is not believable and clean. No smut. There were emotions, but no bedroom views. It was slow, especially in the beginning.

I received an ARC in exchange for a fair review. These opinions are my own.

I absolutely loved this novel!⭐️

It gave me moments of pure serenity and joy, which is exactly what I needed. This book is perfect for anyone looking to escape for a while and clear their mind. I found myself laughing out loud because of the charming protagonists, and I really appreciated how the story unfolded. The setting was enchanting, and the atmosphere created in the book made me feel like I was right there, immersed in it all.

One small suggestion would be to add a bit more dialogue. It would have been nice to gain a deeper insight into the characters' personalities and backgrounds. But that’s just a minor detail in an otherwise wonderful story!

I highly recommend this book to anyone who’s in the mood for a heartwarming and delightful read.

P.S.: After finishing it, I couldn't help but dream of a trip to Scotland! :)

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

A cozy contemporary romance with all the Scottish vibes and low spice. Loved the FMC and MMC getting to know each other as they navigate life after loss. Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy.

No smut
Slow burn
I don't really like books that have an accent in it. Does that make sense?
Nothing really happens in this book to me. Or I just didn't pay attention enough