Do you like books that are funny? Do you like books that have heart? How about ones with faith and romance? Some Like it Scot, by Pepper Basham, has all of that and more!
Katie Campbell is a travel writer and podcaster. She is about to embark on a weeks-long Edwardian Experience. Full costume, foods and activities of the times. It's not only going to be a great story, but a chance to check out her ancestral roots.
Graham MacKerrow is a large, unflappable Scotsman. He's determined to save his family home. He loves his family, and he loves quiet. Having a group of strangers underfoot is not at all to his liking.
But what happens when a travel writer whose nickname is "Miss Adventure" (not only because of her travels, but for all the misadventures she gets herself into) literally crashes into his life? How can a hulking homebody and a gal with itchy feet find anything in common? As we all know, with the Lord's help, anything is possible! Both of these characters have emotional burdens to overcome, and I love how the author guides each of them through these burdens. This book will make you laugh out loud one moment and saying, "Awwwww" the next. The title might be "SOME Like it Scot", but I'm confident ALL will enjoy it. Plus it has my favorite, an epilogue!
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley, but my opinion is entirely my own.

Basham hits her stride in her latest rom-com offering!

I feel like there's so much I could say about this book, but I'll try to keep it brief. It's super cute. Like, SUPER cute. It has so much heart. These characters are not just existing to get together. They have real issues and things to work through, but they do the hard work of facing them and growing. And in typical Pepper Basham fashion, there's a whole list of characters that felt like family by the final page.

And the romance? My word. Graeme is such a grump until he's not, and I'm a sucker for it, okay? And it all just unfolds beautifully and it was just super cute. Do yourself a favor and go read this book!

I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. All expressed opinions belong to me.

4 1/2 stars Publication date 4/8/2025

What a cute story. So much fun and pushed almost all of my buttons. It's not a historical or pioneer time period, but they can't all be.
Poor Katie, she feels like she doesn't fit in anywhere, even her own family. But she has carved out a way of life for herself. Even though she always finds a way to be a klutz, she has turned it to a profitable way to make a living. She travels the world and posts to her blog. Lots of followers live vicariously through her Miss Adventures. But when she has a trip to Scotland, watch out.
Things take a sharp turn.
When she participates in an Edwardian recreation, Katie meets or rather falls over a Scot names Graeme. Breaking the newly installed stair rail that he just installed. Ouch what a way to make an
introduction. I loved her Miss Adventures and the ending couldn't be more perfect.
I received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley. This did not affect my personal review

Katie Campbell is a travel writer who has found herself in Scotland about to immerse herself into an Edwardian experience to relate to her blog followers. The tale is filled with kooky characters and swoony Scottish carpenters...ahem Graeme - painted as the perfect Scottish hero yet not. While Katie finds herself in one hilarious mishap after another, Graeme is there to get her out of every scrape. She is tall and awkward, but that fits right in with Graeme and his family.

As my first time reading Pepper Basham, I wonder why I've never read her before. This is the type of tale I absolutely love to get lost in! Throw in the setting of Scotland and it's dang near perfect. There is chemistry galore, laughs, and all the good feels. Definitely is a novel I did not want to end. I need more of Basham's tales!

Thank you to Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for the ARC. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I could re-read this story for the third time right now and enjoy it just as much as I did the first time. The book is one of my all-time favorite books. Basham has captured the beauty of Scotland and the unique culture. She vividly describes the scenery so that you can see the lushness of the countryside and the softness of the mist hovering on the mountains. Katie’s accident proneness created many a laugh and provides ample opportunities for rescue by the grumpy, but lovable, Graeme. Graeme’s delicious accent and belly-laugh inducing sayings were so delightful. If you’re like me, you’ll be laughing out loud one minute and tearing up the next, especially when little Lachlan is in the scene. One of the loveliest sayings in the book is “love lingers long.” I believe the sweetness of this story will linger long with you. I’d give it a million stars if I could.

This was alright. Unfortunately the book was just not my cup of tea. I love the concept and the location. Anything to do with Scotland I am here for which is why I was a bit disappointed by the story. Didn’t really feel connection or depth to the characters

I enjoyed the story of Katie and Graeme with their missteps, misunderstandings, and heart-connections. Occasionally there were some spots where I thought the characters repeated some of their musings, but that could be because I read a semi-final copy.

Recommended for lovers of clean romance, grumpy Scotsmen, and women who don't fit in seamlessly everywhere--but we love seeing them find their place!

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for an eARC. All thoughts are mine, and I hope the enjoyment of the book is universal!

Me. I like it Scot.

This romp through Scotland was utterly delightful. The characters were relatable and loveable, especially the two main characters. I relate to Katie's wanderlust and clumsiness and easily fell for Graeme's good heart and strong arms. I think I highlighted at least three dozen passages. Some places, some stories, some books just connect to you on a soul-deep level and Some Like It Scot was that kind of book for me.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for giving me an advanced copy to review. My opinions are purely my own, and I was not required to leave a positive review.

Pepper Basham has done it again!

The whole premise of an "Edwardian experience" is fun and quirky. Most of the book takes place in Scotland, and I was happy to immerse myself in that beautiful setting. The adventure and "Miss Adventure" is quite entertaining!

The relationships that develop are so good! Sometimes I just want some loving, joyful people and this book has it. There are some serious topics, too, and I did cry. But I also cry at the God moments.

Katie and Graeme have my heart. Plus Graeme's mom and nephew. I might like this family more than Basham's Edgewood family in her Skymar trilogy! Highly recommended!

A super cute, swoon worthy and fun Scottish rom- com set in the heart of Glasgow that was a pleasure to read.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves Scotland and all it has to offer as well as for the rapport and genuine love between the two characters in the story.
Thankyou to Net galley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for the ARC of this story.

I love reading Pepper Basham's work. It was easy to select this advanced reader's copy from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. This is my own personal opinion of this book. I love it.
Katie Campbell, an American, is a travel blogger. She goes to Scotland to take part in an "Edwardian Experience" and write about it in her "Where in the world is Miss Adventure" blog. The misadventure is usually what Katie experiences which makes it a popular blog. Her subscribers can't wait to see what trouble she gets into next as she pokes fun of herself. She is to stay at Craighill House as a guest of the Lennox family where the group dresses and experiences things from the Edwardian era.
Graeme MacKerrow is trying to save his family legacy. A very serious man he endures Katie dropping in on him during a misadventure. She sees him as a surly person. He is not the only thorn in her side. She is unhappy to see a competitor from the blogging world has also been invited for the experience.
I like Katie as a character. She is humorous, sweet, kind and scarred by her family relationships. Life is easier as long as she is traveling, place to place. (Most of her misadventures are laugh out loud for the reader.)
Lachlan is a wonderful little boy who reflects what he has been taught by his family. their actions and love.
Graeme is an excellent, multi-faceted character. To me, this is one of the most romantic books I've read so far this year. I really hope that this is the start of a series. There are two more swoony brothers in the MacKerrow family.
Readers who appreciate a clean romance with mystery, humor and faith I really think you will enjoy this story. It's a five-star read for me.

This book was a delight! I loved all the characters including the curator of the “Edwardian Experience” that our heroine travels to Scotland to write about. The MMC was the perfect grumpy Scot and paired wonderfully with the accident prone FMC. This book definitely needs to be added to your TBR, especially if you like various popular TV shows/books that are set in Scotland. I know the audio of this book will be wonderful as well. Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the chance to read this book early.

Once again Pepper Basham has a wonderful tale full of realistic and lovable characters. I was so excited to join Pepper Basham in Scotland to discover everything I was meant to learn from this humorous and witty tale about learning who you are and how to let others join in the adventure. The Scottish highlands come alive in this story of connection and belonging. With such amazing detail, I could feel the winds, smell the heather, and hear the rains falling on the castle. It set the perfect background for the story to unfold and add another level of reality to the book.
The characters were so realistic and detailed. I felt like I was meeting up with friends from down the road. They pulled me into the story with the quirky mishaps, confusing emotions, and how they learned together how to listen to God and see each other for who they really are. And not only each other but how to see themselves the way others do and not through the twisted view of themselves. It was so easy to connect with Katie and how she wanted to tell all the stories people shared with her. How she took the mis-steps and accidents thrown into her path to tell a humorous story and show how wonderful places can be. I loved how Pepper Basham was able to show the heart behind the words with Katie. And the romance that sizzled between her and the Scot, perfect!
This book quickly and fully pulled me in and left the story hanging on well after the last page was finished. I loved how the story finished, the only sad part was having to say goodbye to this new group of friends. Pepper Basham has quickly become a must read author for me. With a perfect balance between romance, life, and faith each book is better than the last. I am already excited for the next book! Don't miss out on this entertaining trip! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

#Katieshotscot. If ever a hashtag embodied a book, this one does pretty well.

What drew me to this book was the "Edwardian Experience" that our fmc is participating in, in a Scottish manor house that needed the extra funds from the eccentric English couple who wanted to recreate a hoity toity Downton vacation. The slightly ridiculous antics of the Clue game characters in historical garb added fun and fluffy, although I wish there was more of their nuttiness.

That our fmc is nearly 6', prone to trouble, has a history of grief and a love of puns, makes the story even better. Add in a hot Scot, a cute kid, a cute dog, a loving family, and the Scottish countryside....this is a sweet, angst-free, cozy read.

I found the story light and lovely, although a bit slow in parts. There was much introspection, sometimes a little too much inner monologue and not enough actual doing or saying if things to real people, but the story moved well enough, I wanted to see the Katie and Graeme get their HEA.

Overall, this story didn't blow my mind, but it was a nice way to spend a rainy afternoon.

I think this could have been a great book, but both of the main characters are unlikeable. Katie is a self-absorbed American who keeps attempting the Scottish accent to their faces, and has the audacity to be in Scotland and say "if you're going to insult me, do it in English". And the male main character Graeme had misogynistic views that I'm not here for. DNF unfortunately.

Katie Campbell writes about her adventures all over the world and is now given a chance to explore her family background in Scotland. For an Edwardian experience, Katie is in period attire, with traditional foods and activities, and endless opportunities for misadventures. Enter Graeme MacKerrow, a stoic Scot who doesn't wander far from home. He wants to save it, even if that means allowing a tall American woman in. Their different worlds collide, but home might not be a place at all.

Katie "Miss Adventure" Campbell lives to travel and write about it. Making the pitfalls seem humorous takes talent, and she is continually on the move. The request to be an editor gives her hives since she thinks it means she must be sedentary and boring. Graeme and his family pooled resources to purchase the ancestral home, which needs a lot of upkeep they can't afford. This leads to renting the estate for the Edwardian Experience, a travel destination worth writing about. The two have opposing plans for the future, which of course means eventual tension as they grow to like each other.

I enjoy the moments of Katie sitting in nature, talking with random people, and collecting stories. It's obvious she doesn't like talking about herself, and her family life is part of why she's continually on the move. She and Graeme are incredibly self-aware of why they're so closed off from the world in their ways. Katie is clumsy and uses her humor as a shield, which is disarming and earned her a following online. She doesn't even rise to the bait of a fellow blogger competing for the same award. After being abandoned, Graeme values his home and family. It's his safe place, and being out of his comfort zone is especially terrible. His family is everything to him, and they grow to care for her as well. Both need the other's strength to move forward, which is part of why we root for them. The misadventures during the holiday don't hurt, either! This is a fun romance novel and will make you long for a trip to Scotland yourself.

A book I could not put down. I couldn’t stop laughing at some of the banter between characters. The family dynamic within the book was great. The description of Scotland made me feel as if I was there. I would recommend this book to friends. This author is an autobuy for me.

I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for an opportunity to provide feedback. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A little slow to start but once the story hit its groove, it was a beautiful one about loss, love, and finding home.

Katie has been running, running from her mother's expectations for her, from the loss of her grandparents (her anchor), and from anywhere that forces her to put down root. Which is why she enjoys travel writing and is very leery of her boss trying to convince her to take an editor position. However, three weeks in Scotland convinces her that it might be time to risk putting down roots.

Nice cozy story that makes me want to visit Scotland and see what misadventures I could find.

This was a fun, rompy romance about a travel writer staying on the Isle of Mull in Scotland. She's there for a three week "Edwardian experience" at an historic manor house. One of the manor's owners, a grumpy Scot, can't seem to stop bumping into her and rescuing her from dangerous situations.

The Edwardian element of this book was fun and lent a little bit of the historic romance tropes to an otherwise modern story. The antagonists were frustrating without making the story too tense and the main characters' explorations of grief were very touching. I did not realize going in that this was a Christian romance, but the mentions of faith were very sweet and it was a very grounding thing for the main characters to have in common.

I laughed throughout this whole story! I absolutely adored the humor in this one! Also I now want to take a trip to Scotland!

I received an ARC from Netgalley and all opinions are my own.