5 ⭐️

This rating is not because it’s a masterpiece but because it made me feel pure joy. The story is 5 stars for me.

Katie Campbell is a blogger/writer/mishap specialist. She has traveled all over the world telling the stories of people she meets and spoofs of her “Miss”adventures, but really it’s because she’s running from her past and has no sense of home. She meets someone who helps her see she isn’t broken. It’s a trip to a Scottish manor house for an Edwardian themed excursion that turns into the trip of a lifetime. It’s Scotland for Pete’s sake, how could it not be?! Some Like it Scot is a little misleading from the title. This is not a spicy highland romance, this is a story of grief, unfair expectations, hindrance of hardships, and accepting happiness.

I LOVED this book. It felt like a hug. I physically laughed and smiled being emerged in this story.

Also I’d like to give the author a thank you for her profession of faith throughout this book. It’s was a sweet romance with God at the center of the story and that warmed my heart. It takes a lot of courage in today’s world.

Thank you to #NetGalley for the first look at #SomeLikeitScot and thank you to #PepperBasham for bringing me joy in a world with so many trials.

This was my first time diving into a Pepper Basham book—and what a charming introduction it was! From the very first chapter, Basham's witty, heartfelt writing swept me into the rugged beauty of Scotland and the lively chaos of Katie MacAllister’s world. Some Like It Scot is romantic, funny, emotionally grounded, and full of personality. The grumpy/sunshine trope has been done many times before, but here it sparkles with originality thanks to Basham’s sharp character development and emotional nuance.

Katie is not your typical romance heroine, and I loved her all the more for it. At 6 feet tall and full of energy and heart, she’s refreshing, vibrant, and utterly relatable in her vulnerability. Her dynamic with Graeme—a brooding Scotsman with a quiet strength—was perfectly paced and emotionally satisfying. Their meet-cute? Hilarious, memorable, and perfectly in line with who they are as individuals.

While the romance is central, what stood out just as much was the depth of the spiritual and emotional themes. Both Katie and Graeme are carrying their own scars, and their journey toward healing—individually and together—felt honest and earned. This isn’t just a story of falling in love with a person or a place; it’s about surrendering your brokenness to something bigger than yourself and learning to believe you’re worthy of love.

The Narration
The dual narration by Joshua Manning and Stina Nielsen added a whole extra layer of magic to the experience. Stina Nielsen voices Katie with a vivacious, emotive tone that captured every ounce of her impulsive charm and vulnerability. She transitions smoothly between American and Scottish accents when needed, and her comedic timing gave the dialogue a spark that made me laugh out loud more than once.

Joshua Manning, on the other hand, was a perfect Graeme. His deep, calming voice gave the character a grounded presence, and his Scottish accent felt authentic without being overdone or distracting. The contrast between the two narrators reflected the contrast between the characters, which enhanced the emotional beats of the story beautifully.

Their alternating chapters allowed me to feel more deeply connected to both Katie’s and Graeme’s inner worlds, and made the slow-burn romance even more rewarding. The chemistry between their performances brought the characters to life in a way that felt cinematic.

Audiobook Flow & Experience
The flow of the audiobook was seamless. Scene transitions felt natural, and both narrators maintained consistent character voices throughout. This is one of those audiobooks that makes it hard to press pause—I found myself inventing chores just to keep listening.

There was also a beautiful rhythm to how the story unfolded: part travelogue, part faith journey, and part love story. If you’re the kind of listener who gets lost in immersive settings and emotionally honest characters, you’ll adore this.

Final Thoughts
Some Like It Scot is a story filled with laughter, healing, and heart. Pepper Basham writes with such warmth and authenticity that you feel like you’re part of the journey—and the narration team enhances that feeling tenfold. This audiobook is a cozy, faith-filled escape with just the right balance of humor, romance, and depth.

If you love grumpy/sunshine pairings, Scottish settings, or second-chance healing arcs wrapped in heartfelt spirituality, don’t hesitate to give this one a listen. I’ll definitely be reading (or listening to) more from Pepper Basham in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

I really liked the premise of this plot line: a travel journalists falls in love with a guy at one of her vacation destinations. Her destination happened to be a 3-week long immersive Edwardian experience.

It took me quite awhile to really feel connected or invested with the main characters. I don't know if it was the characters or the experience that I just couldn't relate to. With that being said, once we got to know Graeme's family and story a little more, especially Mirren and Lachlan, I was hooked.

I love how Graeme was always there when Katie needed him. Their bond over similar grief journeys was so sweet. I also appreciated the light faith elements. And the ending was obviously so happy and little different than I expected (in a good way, I won't ruin it though).

My rating: 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: none (kisses only)
CW ⚠️: sibling/parental loss, grief

Thank you #netgalley for this #gifted audiobook copy. All thoughts are my own.

First of all, I really enjoyed the narration of this audiobook. I always appreciate when we have two separate voice actors for the FMC and MMC, and was especially happy about that here due to the Scottish/American accents.

The main thing I loved about this book was the theme of finding oneself. Our main character, Katie Campbell, is a travel writer who has never been able to settle down in one spot. However, on an overdue trip to Scotland, Katie begins to reconnect with her heritage and we watch her spark slowly begin to light again. It’s a beautiful reminder that sometimes hope can be found in the most unexpected places.

The story had such a promising set up, with Katie driving up to a manor house in the Scottish highlands, with vivid depictions of charming scenery that had me ready to pack my bags immediately. However, as the story moved along, I lost interest somewhat and didn’t find myself to feel overly moved. In regards to the romance, I liked that our two main characters were able to connect deeper due to a shared grief, but I wasn’t sold on their chemistry. I preferred the side characters if I’m being totally honest.

Overall, it was cozy read with a great narration and setting, but the love story didn’t leave a big impression.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Im a big fan of a Downton Abbey, so reading about someone who steps into an Edwardian experience for 3 weeks was so fun! I’m giving this book all the stars. The character growth was phenomenal, especially for Katie, our travel writer who spends 3 weeks in Scotland to participate in the Edwardian experience. I listened to the book on audio, and hearing the Scottish accented narrators tell the story made me want to visit Scotland ASAP!

I highly recommend this book. It’s full of misadventure, learning to love, and finding a family. Also a hairy coo makes an appearance which brings on a good laugh and a bit of anxiety for one character. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the complimentary book. A review was not required.

Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson publishers, Zondervan Fiction Audio, and Pepper Basham for giving me the opportunity to listen to an early copy of the Some Like It Scot audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This sweet, wholesome, and heart-warming Scottish romance between an accident-prone American travel writer (Katie) and a grumpy, yet endearing, "hot Scot" (Graeme) is a beautifully written story. The witty banter, yet emotionally raw dialogue had me laughing, crying, and swooning...sometimes all at once. Both characters explore their grief with losing a sibling with relatable and sincere vulnerability. The readers also glimpse Katie's struggles with self-worth and finding a sense of belonging. It is rewarding to see both Katie and Graeme heal and grow as an individuals, while realizing they want to find a home and family with each other.

A solid 4 star listen for me. I would definitely recommend this book to that romantic soul who is looking for an endearing clean romance.

3.5 ⭐️ A delightful, closed-door romance with humour, heart, and just the right amount of Scottish charm. The audiobook narration seriously elevates this one—between the accents and emotional delivery, it’s easy to stay hooked.

Katie is a tall, clumsy travel writer whose misadventures are as hilarious as they are relatable. Her assignment sends her to Scotland, where she meets Graeme—the ultimate grump with a golden heart. Their dynamic is classic grumpy x sunshine, full of witty banter and slow-burn chemistry that pays off.

The narrators do a fantastic job bringing both leads to life. The dual POV format makes it easy to connect with Katie and Graeme as they go from awkward strangers to something more. And yes—the Scottish accents are chef’s kiss.

The story weaves in themes of grief, belonging, and figuring out your next chapter, but keeps the tone light and charming throughout. Graeme’s family brings a sweet found-family element, and the cozy small-town vibe makes the whole thing feel like a warm blanket.

The pacing mostly works, though a few plot points could’ve used a bit more breathing room. Also, heads up—there are some religious undertones that pop up later in the book. They’re not preachy, but it’s something to note if that’s not your thing (I wasn’t expecting it).

Overall, this is a sweet, character-driven romance with great narration and an emotionally satisfying arc. If you’re looking for a clean, feel-good listen with a swoony Scot and a quirky FMC, give this one a go.

Ok so this one was mostly on me and the title. I didn’t realise this was a Christian romance until I was a ways in. And those aren’t for me. I tried to ignore it, because everything else is really cute and I don’t mind closed door romances, but there were too many religious references for my taste and then sometimes the romance wasn’t 100% believable at times. But like I said still cute! And the right reader will probably love it!

Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham is a delightful contemporary romance that effortlessly weaves together wit, warmth, and irresistible charm. Set against the breathtaking beauty of the Scottish Highlands, this story offers a perfect blend of laugh-out-loud humor, heartfelt emotion, and tender, swoon-worthy moments. With its clean and wholesome storytelling, it’s an ideal pick for fans of feel-good romance looking for a captivating escape filled with love, laughter, and a touch of Scottish magic.

Thank you to NetGalley for the copy of this book!

This was my first Pepper Basham read, and overall, I enjoyed it! The premise is charming—an American travel writer with no real sense of home finds herself in a Scottish manor turned Edwardian experience and discovers an unexpected connection with a reclusive local. There’s something magical about the Scottish setting, and the book leans into that cozy, sweeping romance vibe.

That said, I didn’t realize this was a Christian romance going in, and as someone who doesn’t personally connect with religious themes, I found the faith element to be more central than expected! But that's totally on me :) Still, for readers who enjoy clean romance with a strong emotional core, this delivers.

It reminded me a lot of Sarah Adams’ books—sweet, wholesome, and focused on personal growth. The main characters were likable and had great arcs as they worked through their internal struggles. If you’re a fan of gentle romance with a touch of historical roleplay and a Scottish backdrop, this could be a great fit for your TBR.

This is an adorable romantic comedy that had me laughing out loud at times. In this story, Katie a travel writer who goes under the name Miss Adventure, ends up on assignment in Scotland and a Scottish castle to review an Edwardian Experience offered there. When she meets Graham, she literally falls into his arms after ripping part of the stair banister off.

Graham is a little grumpy and reclusive, but has to give his all to the Edwardian Experience because it's helping to finance repairs on his family's castle that has fallen into disrepair. At the last minute, Graham is requested for fill in on butler duties, putting he and Katie together in lots of scenarios.

I think this story was romantic and sweet. The banter between the two was quite funny at times and I can understand why anyone would be falling for the Scot.

I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a funny romance. The dual narrators were great - the male narrator's Scottish brogue was perfect for the story.

Some Like It Scot: a RomCom about a Travel Journalist who is a fish out of water, or sometimes in it, and a Grumpy Scotsman handyman/butler/artist, who meet while she's attending an Edwardian experience her editor sent her on as an assignment. The faux pas ensue and the banter is punny in a delightful way.

Katie is not you typical petite little thing although Katie gets herself in plenty of situations that require her to be rescued. And her readers love her misadventures hence the name of her travel blog: Miss Adventures. But Katie wasn't looking for loving when she came to the Scottish island. Nope, just a story and then move on to the next.

Graema certainly wasn't looking to fall in love. He had plenty to do with keeping his nephew on the straight and narrow as his guardian. Looking after his family and trying to find a way to get back his family's estate. The Lennox's are using it for the Edwardian Experience. Graeme wants to be able to restore the estate to his family.

This charming tale mixes the thrill of new love with will they? Won't they? And a dash of welcomed Christian values without being bashed over the head.


🍀Found Family
🍀Funny, Accident Prone FMC
🍀Quirky Characters
🍀Sweet Read
🍀A Cute Kid and His Dog
🍀A Kilt!
🍀Scotland
🍀Grumpy Scottish Carpenter MMC
🍀Grief & Loss
🍀Dual Narration
🍀Dual First Person POV
🍀Clean Romance/Fair Based Romance

The narrators of the audiobook, Joshua Manning and Stina Nielsen, were exceptional.

#somelikeitscot #hotscot
#pepperbasham #romcom #faithromancereads

I absolutely loved this book! It's my first by Pepper Basham, and based on how much I loved it, it won't be my last.

Katie and Graeme were simply wonderful. Katie has been spending her adult life traveling around the world and writing about her adventures, never slowing down enough to call anywhere home, Graeme has lived his whole life in one place and has never had the desire to leave. Then, everything changes when they literally crash into one another. And they are so very good with each other as they both come to terms with and heal from past hurts.

I also adore Graeme's family as well as Katie's brother. Mirren, Lachlan, Calum, Wedge, they are all just lovely. And the rest of the Scottish townsfolk were hilarious.

I really enjoyed the faith elements. It's a wonderful balance of being openly Christian, but not being cheesy or obnoxious. I always appreciate when stories represent what it's like to be a Christian in a real way.

And since I listened to the audiobook, I also have to mention how very delicious Graeme's Scottish accent was. I may be in love with Joshua Manning's voice.

This was such a fun book! I loved the setting and that its closed door! There’s also no language and there’s faith themes! This book was perfect!!!!

✨Review - Some Like It Scot by @pepperbasham

After six days of working away from home, I was looking for something light-hearted to listen to on my drive from Toronto to Ottawa. Cue “Some Like It Scot”, a sweet, closed-door romance between an American travel blogger and a handsome Scottish man who has deep roots in his home country. Can wanderlust and homebody tendencies ever mix? That’s the main tension here as the two develop feelings for each other.

There were a lot of entertaining moments in this one, centred mostly around the delightful cast of supporting characters. And the descriptions of the Scottish scenery did nothing to deter my desire to visit. The narration was also top notch - who doesn’t love listening to a deep Scottish brogue? And dual POV is always my favourite when it comes to a romcom.

All in all, this one was exactly what it promised to be. Ground breaking? No. A quick-paced, Hallmark-esque romantic romp? Absolutely.

Light faith themes in this one.

Katie is a successful travel writer/blogger reluctant to put down roots. Running from unresolved grief on her next assignment, she meets a handsome Scot with the opposite problem. The ensuing story is slow and there's lots of telling rather than showing from the author. Body positivity and sibling grief are throughout. This is a true SLOW burn romance, like super slow.
It took me a bit to get past the narrator also having narrated A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas but I grew to enjoy her narration. She was overdramatic for that book but perfect for this one. Listening at 1.25 speed is necessary otherwise she speaks very slowly. I actually would have DNF'd this book if it weren't for female the narrator. The male narrator was fine but his female voice was annoying.
I didn't even realize this book is listed as Christian Fiction-- there wasn't much.

This was a silly goofy fun read with a swoon worthy MMC and a relatable FMC. There were some deeper topics but all together this was a light romance read. While yes it is a marketed as a Christian book it’s not the scripture. I think the was God and religion was mentioned but not preached makes the book more approachable for a larger group of readers. I am also giving bonus points for the mention of Waynesville NC, as a Sylva NC gal it was fun to see that in this book!

Both voice actors are wonderful fits for this book in my opinion, great job!

Some Like It Scot is such a cozy, feel-good listen! Narrators Stina Nielsen and Joshua Manning bring Katie and Graeme to life with charm and warmth. Katie, our adventurous travel writer, and Graeme, the broody Scottish woodworker, have the kind of chemistry that makes you smile. 

The story is filled with hilarious misadventures, quirky side characters, and a heartwarming exploration of finding home and love in unexpected places. It’s a clean romance, but the slow-burn tension and witty banter keep things engaging.

If you’re in the mood for a delightful rom-com with a Scottish twist, this audiobook is a great pick.

"A story full of heart, made even richer by the voice that brings Scotland to life."
The Some Like It Scot audiobook added charm, warmth, and a beautiful sense of place. The narration made me feel like I was walking the misty Highlands alongside Katie and her gruff Scotsman. A delightful listen!

Thank you NetGalley, Pepper Basham, and Thomas Nelson Fiction for granting me access to this ALC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this audio book! It was sweet romance (and Scottish btw).

You will enjoy this if you like:
-Dual Narration
-Grumpy Sunshine MMC
-Writer FMC
-Found Family