5 Stars – Delightfully Charming, Fun, and Full of Heart

Some Like It Scot is an absolute joy from start to finish. This rom-com has everything you could want: an irresistible Scottish hero, a witty and independent heroine, and plenty of sizzling chemistry between them. The banter is sharp and hilarious, and the slow-burn romance builds perfectly, making the eventual romance all the more satisfying.

The writing is lively and engaging, with rich descriptions that transport you to Scotland’s beautiful landscapes and vibrant culture. The characters feel real and relatable, with personal growth woven seamlessly into the story. While the plot follows familiar romantic tropes, it does so with a fresh and heartwarming approach that makes it feel new and exciting.

What really stands out is the genuine warmth and humor that fills every page. The chemistry between the leads is electric, and their journey is both fun and emotional.

Bottom line: Some Like It Scot is pure, feel-good romance with a perfect blend of humor, heart, and passion. Ideal for fans of romantic comedies who love a good laugh, a handsome Scotsman, and a heartfelt love story.

I liked how an American Travel Writer is in Scotland to write about an experience at a House in Scotland when she meets a bit of a grumpy Scot. The experience is an immersive Edwardian experience and that made this book so fun. I loved the descriptions of Scotland and in this audiobook the narration was so well done with (what I believe to be) accurate accents! I felt like I was immersed there from the narration. This is a sweet RomCom as Katie has some growth since she seems to be running from something at home, and her new Scot friend has a bit of growth too, and its fun to see if they can communicate and help each other, or make things worse! Overall a very sweet and fun read with a great setting!

I have never in my life wanted to be a character in a book as much as I wanted to be in "Katie Girl"s shoes. Ok... Maybe I wouldn't want the misadventures especially when wild animals seem set on destroying her, but oh to be saved by a hot scot. *Dramatic swoon here*

Note: As someone who recently lost my husband, I enjoyed reading the different ways families grieve. I think it is helpful for readers to see that not everyone grieves in the same way and that's ok.

I enjoyed a lot about this book. The characters were fun and engaging and the story was sweet. It’s got me itching to become a travel writer (not going to happen).

Katie is an award winning travel writer in Scotland on assignment. She’s been invited by the Lennox family to partake in an Edwardian experience where guests will dress for the era while staying in a manor house in Scotland for three weeks.

Graeme is a seemingly grumpy woodworker whose family recently purchased back their ancestors estate home, letting it to a sassenach family for a large, much-needed sum in order to help pay for the estate.

Katie and Graeme have multiple run-ins where Graeme is forced to come to her rescue. The two are drawn to each other despite their ancestors having dry-aged beef with each other. The trip helps Katie to regain a sense of home as she explores the country her first generation Scottish immigrant grandfather always reminisced about.

I enjoy a closed door romance just as well as an exceptionally spicy book. However, I could have paid a little more attention to the category of romance, as this was a Christian romance. I do not have anything against that, and for some that can be a huge plus. I did find the constant mention of god and his gifts to be gratuitous. There was also a painful effort to use “clean” language; at one point Katie falls on her butt, however the words used were “derrière,” “bottom,” and “bum,” which.. fine, it was just silly and a bit superfluous.

All that aside the story itself was good, I mean who doesn’t love a hot Scot?? I really enjoyed Graeme’s family and the way Katie helped him to open up and enjoy life a bit more. The ending was very sweet and the narrators were great.

📚 3.5/5

This is a very sweet romance story with a beautiful ending. I really enjoyed the travel portrayed and how in her travels Katie goes through all her misadventures but still comes out of it on top.

Actual rating: 4.5 ⭐

If I had read this instead of listening to the audiobook, it might have gotten a full five stars from me. But since my attention wasn’t 100% while listening, I’m giving it a solid 4.5.

That said—I really enjoyed this one, way more than I expected to! It was sweet, funny, and so entertaining. The plot kept me smiling, and I laughed out loud more times than I can count. The characters were well-written with real emotional depth, and the chemistry between them? Spot on. I was rooting for them the whole time.

Also, the Scottish accent in the audio version added such a fun layer—it made everything feel even more charming and immersive.

It honestly reminded me of the romantic comedies I used to watch with my mom, and it left me with that same warm, happy feeling. I have no real complaints.

All in all, a lovely read that I’d absolutely recommend!

A sweet and beautiful story about putting down roots. Katie has traveled the world for job, seen every country and experienced many things but she’s never truly belonged. That is until she sets foot in Scotland and meets Graham, the grumpy carpenter restoring the castle she’s staying in. A lovely story about faith, hope and finding your place in the world. This does have major religious undertones so if that’s not something you’re into skip this one.

"Every wondering heart needs a place to rest."

Katie Campbell is an American travel writer & her latest assignment is in Scotland to try out an Edwardian experience. Katie is getting to live out her Jane Austin / Outlander fantasies, including catching the eye of the hot Scot Graham MacKerrow. Katie also has to deal with a rival writer & her own confusing feelings of what she thought she wanted for her future.

Having been to Scotland & loving the beauty off it, I loved hearing all the descriptions & being transported back there.

This is a sweet story. Katie's travel blog is called 'Miss Adventures', which is a play on her propensity to be accident prone. We get a taste of this from the moment she gets to the manor in Scotland, where she also has her first run in with Graham.

Katie & Graham are both dealing with the grief of the death of a sibling (off page) & have dealt with it in different ways. katie travels the world, not ready to settle down. Whereas Graham never leaves his home town. But as they grow attracted to each other, they see a benefit in how the other has handled it.

This is a clean (Christian) romance, so we get lots of flirting but no smut, this would be the only thing that was a let down for me. Wish we got even a little bit more than one kiss. The religious tone is light & only slightly referenced too. Theres no big dramatic climax, just a fun story set on a beautiful backdrop. This is the type of book you can lose yourself in & know you'll get all the good feels.

I listened to the audiobook version. Joshua Manning & Stina Nielsen did a wonderful job bringing these characters to life.

Thank you to Netgalley & Thomas Nelson Fiction for the opportunity to read/listen & review to this title. All thoughts / opinions are my own.

This was such a cute and cozy romance! Katie is a quirky, easy-going, and super relatable character. Graeme is the broody, hunky, Scottish man of every girls dreams. They meet in a whirlwind scene that introduces us to Katie's clumsy nature, which she has made into her job. As a travel journalist with the nickname Miss Adventure, she goes all over the world noting on her experiences and her accidents along the way.

I think the author did a very great job of creating a world where the two main characters were able to have wholesome interactions that were very relatable to the average reader. I loved the voices of the two narrators (and let's be honest, I can't even listen to a book anymore where a female narrator tries to do a male voice the entire time, so I was VERY thrilled that this was not the case). There were moments when I felt that the plot and audiobook dragged on, I eventually had it in 2.5 x speed... I can resonate with the struggle of losing a loved one, so this hit a little close to home. It was discussed very well, and I like how Graeme's family keeps a positive mindset. As far as the Christian aspect, I actually forgot it was a Christian book until about halfway through when talk about God began to get sprinkled all over the dialog/internal thoughts of Katie.

Overall, it was a cute and wholesome read that was a nice palate cleanser between some of the other books on my TBR.

Thank you to NetGalley, Pepper Basham, Thomas Nelson, and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the audiobook ARC of this story!

Thank you NetGalley for the audiobook arc.
Lovely plot, loved the first half of the book. Second half felt a bit repetitive and the story line did not advance at the same pace as the first half while also having the last 20% being rushed to make everything fit toguether.
Overall pleasent read

2.5⭐️

Unfortunately, this one felt a bit plain to me. I wouldn’t necessarily categorize it as a romance—it leans more toward a story of self-discovery, healing, and learning to live as your best self. The FMC is bright, adventurous, and has such a beautiful outlook on life. The MMC, on the other hand, is a grumpy Scotsman who’s understandably guarded due to his past trauma. I have to say, I didn’t really connect with their dynamic. It had that “he fell first” vibe, but the shift felt too sudden and didn’t quite click for me. What I did enjoy, though, was the setting—Scotland was portrayed beautifully, and as one of my favorite places, I appreciated how the book highlighted the culture, traditions, and atmosphere. It’s an easy read with a medium pace. While it wasn’t exactly my cup of tea, I think readers who love scenic backdrops and emotional yearning might enjoy it more.

I did enjoy that this book was very clean. I could give it to a teenager and an adult.

I feel like the characters lacked a bit of chemistry. I feel like because I read so much romance, I know how important the banter is. It needed more tension and back and forth. The dialogue just felt a little clumsy.

Thank you to netgalley for this ALC.

Very cute romance!!

I will read almost anything set in Scotland so are we shocked I requested this? lol

This relationship was so cute! I loved them both together, the romance progressed really well. I just loved the characters a lot. I love how there was a focus on grief in the book I thought Basham did a great job with it!

The audiobook has two narrators (Joshua Manning & Stina Nielson) for both POV's which both were great, I always love when we have two or more narrators.

Fancy a trip to the highlands for an immersive Edwardian experience? Katie Campbell aka Miss Adventure has gotten an invite and she is looking forward to three weeks on Mull. What she does not plan on finding there is a hot Scot named Graeme. Before she knows it her followers are matching her up for better or worse. And with Katie's talent for finding trouble, there seems to be more of the latter. The cast of characters includes locals and other influencers. The ladies in the knitting club are a hoot (led by Graeme's deam mum Mirren). And young Lachlan with his faithful dog companion Wedge -- what a dear lad! I would love to give him a hug.🤗

With every book I read by Pepper Basham, I am becoming more of a fan. This new release gives one all the feels as it is in turns sweet, sassy, stirring, and spellbinding. Definitely makes me want to add Scotland to my travel list.😎

There we have it, folks! Proof that I can enjoy a Scottish tale on audio. I have suspected as much for some time. The dazzling narration of Stina Nelson as Katie Campbell and Joshua Manning as Graeme MacKerrow seals the deal. So glad I decided to pair the digital ARC with an audio copy. That Scottish brogue is like butter! 🧈

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio and NetGalley for my digital and audio ARCs. All opinions are my own.

Pepper Basham does it AGAIN!!! This book has a little bit of everything that I love! Scotland - yep!, quirky characters who make me laugh and fall in love with them - yep!, found family - yep!, and a sweet story that makes my heart feel happy, made me laugh and brought me so much joy while reading it - yep!!!!! This is a heartfelt story about self-discovery, grief, finding home in the right people and not necessarily a specific place, and being accepted and loved for who you are. This is a must read, especially if you loved the Skymar series!! 4 🌟's!!! Thank you for another AMAZING book! I loved it!!

Katie is an American travel writer who goes by the name of Miss Adventures. She up for anything in her travels however is a bit prone to accidents and clumsiness which provides great authentic content. 


Graeme is the rugged, strong Scottish man whose family owns the manor for Katie's next experience. Graeme is just trying to provide for his family.


Both Katie and Graeme are struggling with grief and loss. Katie is struggling with finding her "home" and where she belongs. 


I enjoyed the push and pull between Katie and Graeme, the significance of side characters and the beautiful location character of Scotland. This story had beautiful writing, expressive imagery and evoked powerful emotions. It is difficult finding your place in the world, finding your people and not taking personal what you cannot change in others (easier said then done). Really enjoyed the audio and the narrators were perfect for the story. 


I didn't realize that this was a Christian story as well however it ended up being the exact story I needed right now. Look forward to more from this author and the narrators.


Thank you Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio | Thomas Nelson Fiction for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This book!
Made me laugh, made me cry, made me think... the main character is so relatable and nice. I loved her so much! All the characters were interesting and easy to love and had so much color of they own. The talks about Good and family were so close to home that was like being home 💕
I will read this author back list so much now!

This is a perfect sweet, Scottish romcom. It deals with a travel writer and a homebound Scot trying to reconcile what they really want from life and if their feelings for each other could ever change that. It is fun to read and deals with some heavy things (loss of sibling, family relationships, body image, coping mechanism of running away, etc) in very thoughtful and purposeful ways. Fun read!

Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson Audio & Pepper Basham for the chance to listen to this book in exchange for my honest review.

Some Like It Scot was a sweet little tourism romance. I mean, who wouldn't/couldn't fall for that stature and accent? I enjoyed it and thought it would make an adorable Hallmark movie.

I appreciated how the two MCs shared their grief with the loss of their respective siblings. The puns were a little excessive.

While this is labeled as a Christian book- their faith was used as a source of peace and guidance. Some Thomas Nelson classified as Christian books I've read have been heavy on the sanctimony and judgment. This one was not that.

The audio was well done with dual narration. The Scottish accent from the MMC really brought it all to life.

I listened to the audio version of "Some Like It Scot" by Pepper Basham and had a wonderful experience! The narrators, Stina Nielsen and Joshua Manning, were absolutely perfect and I enjoyed their portrayals of Katie, Graeme, and every character in between. They did a great job of bringing the story to life.

The story revolves around Katie Campbell who happens to be a popular travel writer with a penchant for getting into all sorts of mishaps wherever she goes. Her fans lovingly dubbed her "Miss Adventure" and she has built her career around the clever moniker (and her humorous bad luck). When her latest travel assignment brings her to Scotland, Katie quite literally bumps into Graeme MacKerrow and from there her next wholesome misadventure begins.

Pepper Basham has a gentle way with words when she writes about sibling grief and healing, both of which are topics that are woven throughout this story. She also has the perfect balance of clean romance, humor, and faith that are all very well written from start to finish. I will absolutely reach for another book by this author the next chance I get!

One of my favorite quotes in this book:
"May you turn your misadventures into the best adventures."

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the opportunity to listen to an ALC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.