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

"Some Like It Scot" follows the adventurous Katie, known as "Miss Adventure" on her trip to Scotland where she meets the tall and mysterious Graeme.

Her adventures get her into all kinds of trouble which she uses to entertain her loyal followers, but they also introduce her to her host who mostly rescues her from them. With all that, the two fall in love.

The charms of Scotland are also shown through the "Edwardian Experience" project, to which Katie was originally invited. Through that project and exploring the environment, she meets many people, troubles, love, mysteries, stories and her search for home.

I liked the quality of the writing, the trope of grump and sunshine, slow-burn, witty banter and Katie's relationship with religion. What I didn't like, is everything involving Katie's annoying mother and her rival colleague Mark.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book to everyone who likes stories about love, searching for home, a little bit of history and suspense.

I give this book 5 stars.

I love a good romcom set in Scotland. Okay, pretty much anything set in Scotland, but a broody, grumpy MMC with that brogue.....yes, please! Sign me up! Katie is a travel writer on location in a small town in Scotland for an immersive Edwardian experience complete with costumes, activities, and mayhem, helping to fortify her moniker of "Miss Adventure." Of course there is a run-in with the broody carpenter, caretaker, part-owner of the estate, Graeme, and thus begins their interactions. This was a really cute romcom about finding your true home, and the people and places that make it special, overcoming grief, and all while having the faith to look deeper to face difficulty situations. This was my first book from Pepper Basham, and although it took me a bit to get really into the story, I enjoyed the journey. Thank you so much to Pepper Basham, the publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this e-ARC.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson Fiction for the eARC.

Pepper gives us a chance in Some Like it Scot to live out our fantasy – escape to Scotland, have an adventure in “Edwardian Times,” and see a reclusive Scot trying to save his home. What’s not to like about that premise? Graeme and Katie’s story is a fun one to dive into while satisfying the Bridgerton/Pride and Prejudice gap in our lives, filed with both chaos and

Readers are in for a treat!!!!!! Five stars is a no brainer for this Scottish romcom with a relatable heroine and dreamy hero! Austenland mixed with Leap Year and some hilarious Scottish hijinks makes this the perfect ode to the spirit of early 2000s romcoms while also serving as a love letter to the beauty of the scenery, culture, and people of Scotland. I loved that Katie Campbell was not-so-tiny, thoroughly clumsy, and completely relatable! Her journey to find the home and life God had for her was inspiring, but also quite snort-laugh inducing at times! And can we talk about Graham? SWOON!!!! Makes me want to run away to Scotland again! Pick up this hilarious and heartwarming Scottish romcom for a good message and a good laugh! Another five star treasure from Pepper Basham!

I received a copy of this book for review purposes. My thoughts are my own, and I truly adored it!

Rarely do I read romance only books. Pepper Basham is one of my favorite authors in this genre. This book was uplifting and witty. Graem and Katie were delightful main characters. It was a fun read from start to finish. The narrator gave an outstanding performance. Loved the lilt of the Scottish accents. Beautiful, light faith content. Looking forward to more by this author. Highly recommend if you enjoy clean romances.

I was blessed with an ARC, and the opinions expressed are my own.

I was so sad, because I thought I would love this book, but sadly it wasn't for me. A DNF at 50 percent.

This was a really cute romance set in Scotland! I loved visiting the Scottish countryside with Katie and literally falling for Graeme. I loved the regency vibes with the regency experience they were doing even though it was set in the present times. And I thought that both of the main characters were grounded and well developed. I was surprised by this being a clean romance especially considering the title, but I still had a really good time with it.

Delightful:
What a fun and fabulous book! I loved how the author made you really feel like you were in Scotland with the descriptions and brogue. I must admit that at first I was afraid that it was going to be too ridiculous, however I ended up really enjoying all of the crazy situations and witty comments. It didn’t come across as contrived but rather flowed well and kept me entertained and delighted throughout.
I loved Graeme and Katie as individuals as well as a couple. I enjoyed seeing their personal growth and was so happy that they got their HEA together.
This was my first book by this author and I certainly hope that it won't be my last. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

Thank you for allowing me the chance to read this book.

A lovely fun sweet read, really enjoyed it.

Shared a release day post on my bookstagram page.

3/5 ⭐️s
🫑 - kissing only

*I will preface this by saying I made the mistake of requesting this ARC without looking into the details of this book well enough. My bad.

LOVES:
- The chaos Katie seems to attract is endearing. Goodness, how many near-death experiences can she have??
- All of the Scotland details are very well written, I feel like I’m there. The accent is written out in a way that makes me hear it in my head, but doesn’t go so far as to confuse me about what’s being said.
- I loved how Graeme and his entire family see through to who she really is. She needed some unconditional love and it was sweet that it wasn’t just the MMC who gave that to her, but his entire family and the community.
- Lachlan was the cutest kid and so wise beyond his years. One of my favorite characters 🥰
- The way grief was embedded in this story, just woven through every character’s life, was poignant. Especially, the contrast between how different characters dealt with that grief.
- The ending is very sweet.

CRITIQUES:
- The clothing snafu really starts to piss me off. Somehow she is being shamed for not being able to wear the appropriate clothing… the fvck.
- I’m good with any religious representation (*again, my bad for not realizing it was a Christian romance), but it seemed like all of a sudden, the characters were thinking about God all over the place. It didn’t feel organic.
- There was SO much individual reflection that it felt like the main characters didn’t spend enough real, meaningful time together.

The writing was good and the characters were plenty lovable, but for some reason I slogged through this one. I just couldn’t get fully invested in this story and didn’t really feel like picking it up and reading. 🤷‍♀️ That’s probably a me problem, but nevertheless, it wasn’t as enjoyable to read as I would like.

Overall, this was entertaining, and I very much enjoyed many and varied references to Scottish folklore and mythology and the connection between the highlands and the Blue Ridge/Appalachian region of North Carolina. Grumpy Scottish carpenter (and maybe laird?) Graeme meets Sunshine Scottish-American travel writer Katie in a comedy of mishaps straight out of…well, a romance novel. Very much a romcom with laugh out loud moments, but also deals with grief and some of the many forms that it can take.

That said, I feel like the book description has the potential to be misleading to a potential reader. I know that Thomas Nelson is a Christian imprint. That said, nothing in the description would imply that this is a faith focused or driven romance. For a reader who does not understand what the Thomas Nelson imprint is, I believe that they could be disappointed and or feel like they were misled based on the book description alone.

Again, I understand that this is being published by a Christian imprint, but I also feel that it could reach a wider audience if faith and religion were less woven into the story, especially given that in spite of their presence, I don’t feel that they have an impact on the plot, only on the characterization.

I didn't care for this one. I was bored for most of it and the romance wasn't doing it for me. We get it, she's big and clumsy. To be fair, I didn't realize this was considered Christian when I requested it.

I got this as an ebook ARC and was enjoying it, but life was too busy, so when it released, I grabbed the audiobook to finish and oh my word is it a treat! Absolutely love the narration and hearing the Scottish accents just added to the whole appeal. This story is funny, heartwarming, immersive, and just all around lovely. It made me swoon for the love story and the descriptions of Scotland!

TW: Past Loss of Siblings

I love Pepper Basham’s writing and was so excited to get a copy of this one to read early! I loved the characters, the quirky setting, the beautiful descriptions of Scotland, and so much more! Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.

Travel writer Katie Cambell gets the writing assignment of a lifetime in an all in Edwardian Highland vacation experience in Scotland. Amidst the glittering and a bit uncomfortable lifestyle, Katie meets Graeme, a local Scot. This is their story, an absolutely delightful slow burn, enemies to lovers, grumpy-sunshine RomCom that readers will be completely charmed by. The exciting characters, the Scottish setting, and a story of faith to overcome past traumas coming together will cause readers to want to linger a little bit longer with this beloved story.

Title: Some Like It Scot
By: Pepper Basham
Pub. Day: April 8, 2025

Genre:
Fiction, Women’s, RomCom, Christian,

Trigger Warnings:
Loss, Cancer, Sabotage

Memorable Quotes:
“Sometimes home is a place. Sometimes home is a person. Sometimes it’s both.”

“No matter where you run or how fast or far, you’ll never outrun your own heart.”

Summary/Review:
Katie Campbell, aka Miss Adventures, has gained her fame by her misadventures traveling around the world. She enjoys discovery and exploring, as she’s never really had a place to call home. She’s a graceful mess, who has a towering frame, and a big soul of kindness. Graeme is a hot scot who can’t take his eyes on her.

The author has created a clean rom com filled with humor and sprinkled with Christianity. I started reading this narrative, and found myself immersed in the storyline, so I then received a copy of the audiobook, and to my immense surprise, the story was even better. Both narrators were engaging, and hearing the Scottish accents helped me connect with Katie. I highly recommend this lighthearted and witty narrative. It hooked me with humor and held me with heart. I can't wait to read more novels by Pepper Basham!

Thank you to Pepper Basham, Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for the opportunity of an Advanced Readers Copy. I am voluntarily leaving my review.

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This was such a fun romantic comedy set in beautiful Scotland. I have always wanted to visit Scotland, and the descriptions of the landscapes in this story had me longing to join the story. Pepper Basham created a story that was both fun and heart-rending. The chemistry between the protagonists was steamy, yet it was a clean romance. That first kiss was swoon-worthy!!! I enjoyed listening to the audio version because it brought the Scottish brogue to life.

This is a review of the audiobook.

Pepper Basham has a wonderful sense of humor and it shines thru in Some Like it Scot. Parts of this novel were laugh out loud funny! I loved the telling of the story switchs back and forth between Graeme and Katie. Hearing the events from both of their perspectives just adds so much to the storyline. What’s not to love when teaming up Grumpy and Ms. Sunshine never mind some really exotic characters thrown in the mix.

Both Grame and Katie have pasts to deal with and questions about the future. Some Like it Scot was not only entertaining but thought provoking. And yet, this really was a fairly light read. For those who enjoy contemporary fiction that is funny and sometimes a little quirky, Some Like it Scot will be a hit. I received a copy from NetGalley. All opinons expressed are my own.

Where is home? For travel-writer Katie Campbell, who has struggled with familial relationships and putting down roots, home is a concept that doesn’t exist. For Scotsman Graeme MacKerrow, who has spent the past several years doing nothing but putting down roots, the small country town of Mull is, and always will be, home. Thrown together in a hilarious and cheesy mix up during an Edwardian Experience in Graeme’s ancestral home, Katie must learn to be loved and accepted while Graeme must learn to let go of his past so that they can both move forward in life and love.

Fans of Pepper Basham won’t be let down by this newest book in her line up. Some Like It Scot is every bit as funny, quirky, and entertaining as each of the books in her Skymar series. Basham deals with some difficult topics in this novel but manages to speak truth and grace through a story even while making her readers laugh. The characters are charming and witty and wont fail to steal your heart. I’ve been practicing my Scottish accent in hopes this book might become part of a series. Perhaps it could be Calum’s turn next?

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

The story was fun and lighthearted and I had a good time reading it.
This was a wonderfully written romantic comedy.
I absolutely loved these characters and really enjoyed getting to know them.
A sweet, funny and heartwarming read!