I read 40% of this novel and unfortunately had to put it aside. In theory, the whole concept of the book is exactly right for me and I love when stories are set in Scotland. However, this book seemed to have a lot of unnecessary detail about things that didn’t seem to matter. I found myself confused frequently about what I had just read. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book, and I wish I could have finished it and given a better review.

I loved the setting of this book. The FMC is a travel writer and is sent to the Scottish Highlands for an assignment. While there, she is sucked into the small town and the townspeople lives. The characters and setting were fun to read about, but the story and romance was very slow. I found myself bored at times, but I still enjoyed the story and loved the family and friends in this town. Overall, it wasn't a bad book, but I would have loved more of the romance between the two main characters.
*Clean romance

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book.

This book took me on a grand adventure to the island of Mull, a land I've often heard of but have never set forth to explore in literature. Katie's story starts off with a bang as another one of her typical misadventures and continues to demonstrate just why she is so endearing to her social media followers as she makes the best of them. While the antics that Katie finds herself in may border on the slightly unbelievable, her heart and actions are believable in that she truly cares for those around her. I appreciated the references to faith throughout the book and that Katie is trying to understand her identity from the eyes of God as opposed to other people, especially given the issues she has had to overcome.

All in all, this is a lighthearted book that also delivers some poignant truths about the detrimental effects of being shaped by others’ expectations and how fear can stop you from living life, even when on the surface, it may appear that you have it all together. Katie is down-to-earth despite her large online following, and she is willing to show her authenticity in a way that doesn't feel like she is doing it to generate attention. Graeme is patient, loyal, and willing to admit his mistakes, making him the perfect counterpart to Katie. If you're looking for a taste of Scotland with gentle faith and have a particular penchant toward folklore, Some Like It Scot offers a wee bit of mischievous delight and a whole lot of heartwarming love.

Who likes it Scot? This girl!
I’ve had an obsession with all things Scottish since long before Jaime Fraser came along. Maybe it’s because of the Scottish in the mix of my own bloodline or maybe because my husband was of mostly Scottish descent. (Who struck a strong resemblance to the character in this book whose name I still don’t know how to pronounce.)
But I digress. Let’s talk about the book.
It’s probably not a surprise that the hero of this book won me over- Graeme MacKerrow’s looks, his charm, the grumpiness, he wears a kilt (swoon), and the way he says lass made for one dream of a man. But I loved his heart most of all.
Then there’s the heroine, Katie Campbell. Her escapades were fun to read about even if she wasn’t someone I would have appreciated in real like. She had a thing for getting herself into a pinch. I can do enough of that all on my own. Good thing she has the Hot Scot to come to her rescue!
This book is sweet, funny, and heartfelt and it gives you a glimpse of the Scottish countryside to boot.
I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher, but as always, my opinions are my own.

This book is just amazing! Pepper Basham has done it again and written a delightful rom com with likeable characters with "Some Like It Scot"! Travel writer Katie is accident prone and has made her livelihood on those accidents that seem to happen to her on every travel adventure. Her opposite is Graeme, a Scot who never travels far from his home village in Scotland. From the time these two tall individuals meet, sparks fly and one mishap after another leads to a wonderful story of self-discovery for both characters.

There are wonderful townsfolk, an adorable 8-year-old boy, a quirky woman who runs an Edwardian themed castle stay, a crazy highland cow, and descriptions of amazing scenery that make me want to buy a ticket and go straight to Scotland for a visit (if only it was summer and I had money and no responsibilities!).

I highlighted so many passages while reading this book. It is an incredibly well-written story with so many laugh out loud moments, parts that brought tears to my eyes, nuggets of wisdom, corny jokes and puns, pop culture references, the mention of another well-known Christian fiction author and so much more. I loved this book so much I can't wait to re-visit it again when the book releases and arrives in my mailbox. Thank you Pepper for writing another amazing book. This may be my favorite to date...which is saying a lot because I love her other books so much.

Thank you to Barbour Publishing for an opportunity to read an ARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

When I first began this story, I had an instant liking to both Katie and Graeme. Having recently traveled to Scotland, I loved the way the author seamlessly wove the magic and beauty of the region into the story. Her descriptions make one feel as though you truly are in the highlands. However, about halfway through I felt like the book became something else entirely. Suddenly there were too many storylines and the Christian message became too blatant for me. The initial premise of the plot was sound but it got lost with the addition of the bookclub, grief, self esteem issues, etc. There was just too much going on.

This was so cute! First of all the title got me right away and then the whole story. I am definitely a sucker for a great Rom Com and this is one for sure!

Pepper Basham has done it again and given readers a beautiful story of self discovery and learning to deal with grief! This story has given me so much wanderlust that I might need to go book my trip to Scotland now!

I really enjoyed the grumpyxsunshine relationship between Katie and Graeme! I found all the misadventures that Katie finds herself in and Graeme needing to rescue her from hilarious! I also found how they bounded over their faith and the struggles of grief was so well written that I was crying right along with them.

I loved these two characters so much that I hope its not the last we see of them!

I got an arc for this book! Some Like It Scot was a cute book. Unfortunately, the puns and chemistry between Katie and Graeme weren’t my style, but I’m sure people would enjoy it, and the book was well-written as a whole.

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.