Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for providing me with an ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Katie Campbell is a travel writer, known online as “Miss Adventure” due to how often things go awry during her travels. Her most recent assignment is to a three-week Edwardian experience in a Scottish manor house. Thinking that this will just be one of many travel stops, she quickly grows close to some kind locals, and a certain grumpy Scot who is refurbishing the manor, and soon finds herself questioning where “home” actually is for her, and what it could possibly be in the future.

The story at times felt directionless, and many events that are talked about happen off the page. The romance mostly was just the mmc rescuing the fmc from accidents that happen during her trip.

I felt like what stands out the most was how both characters were dealing with grief after losing a sibling, something you could tell was close to the author’s heart.

Overall, I found it to be a cute rom-com, and would recommend to anyone that just wants a light and sweet closed-door romance.

I received an Advanced Listener Copy (ALC) of this audiobook from NetGalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio.

🎧⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎧

This was my first book by this author, and I loved it!
Katie accepts a job at Craighill House, a Scottish home offering an Edwardian experience. She quickly feels at home in the welcoming town despite some mishaps.
She finds herself in the arms of a surly Scotsman working on the estate, and they become friendly and unexpectedly find common ground and mutual healing.
The characters and setting are charming, and Joshua & Stina's narration adds to the enjoyment of this delightful story.
Highly recommend.

Popular travel writer and podcaster Katie Campbell is offered the chance to explore her ancestral roots through a three-week Edwardian experience in the beauty and eccentricity of Scotland. In her period attire, with traditional foods and activities, the opportunities for misadventures are endless, especially with the presence of a maniacal macaw, a jealous co-worker, and an all-too-surly Scotsman.

I loved this from the very beginning with all the misadventures Katie found herself in. Graeme was none too pleased to help her out but slowly warmed up to her which was sweet to see. I loved their chemistry even as they knew a relationship was highly improbable.

The exploration of grief in this was beautiful. Both Katie and Graeme had their own experience with it. The side characters were also a fun addition with all their quirks and humour.

I loved the narrators for the audio. Their Scottish accents were superb and gave life to the story. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Rating: 5⭐
Steam level: 1🌶️ Kissing only

This book is such a great example that a rom com can have all the feels and plot without the spice and swear words! Excellently done Pepper Basham! I was a fan of Ms. Basham after starting her Skymar series so when the opportunity to preview "Some Like it Scot" came up, I was so excited! I listened to the audio version--it is told in dual POV with two different narrators. The female narrator's voice is so soothing and the male narrator has an excellent Scottish accent (great choices!). This is a swoony, clean rom com that I would easily feel comfortable allowing my high schooler reading (or listening to). Solid 4 stars! Looking forward to reading more of this author's work. *I received a complimentary audio ARC from the author/publishing company via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts & opinions are my own.

"She’s perfect for you. Because you don’t mind a bit of crazy.”

This book was witty, humorous, engaging, relatable, adventurous, and so much fun!

This is great for fans of Outlander who want a clean romance.

Thank you to Netgalley and the UK publishers for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very cute and easy read. The author clearly knows a lot about, or has well researched the Isle of Mull, which means that the book captures this beautiful settint so well and absolutely showcases its beauty and magic.

I do feel like it was a little long in places and the character's grumpy sunshine vibes were resolved a bit too easily. The author had chosen valid backstories to explain it, but this could have been developed and explored even more.

I was able to listen to this audio book early and it was fun. That narrators did a lovely job! The story was fine, a bit repetitive and not my usual. It was still fun to listen to.

I felt a deep connection to these characters and loved the story. Pepper wrote an FMC that any woman can identify with in some way but specifically connects with those of us that feel like outsiders in our own lives. The way she shows loss and grief and love is just perfect. Highly recommend!

Since I'm the author of this book, I feel weird reviewing it for story, but I can TOTALLY review the voice actors who brought the story to life. Both did an excellent job bringing emotion to Katie and Graeme's characters and the inner monologues were such fun!! If you're interested in hearing a fantastic Scottish burr and a sassy American, then I think you'll really enjoy the way these narrators add such depth, fun, and a little sizzle to Some Like It Scot!

This was my first Pepper Basham book and it was a cut, fun cozy listen! The way that the author described Scotland was fantastic and really painted a picture in my mind. Following along with Katie and her yellow wellies on her misadventures was a good time. I would prefer less talk of her size (but I feel like that is something that occurs alot with FMC - constantly mentioning their size), the cello/guitar part specifically. Good banter and I loved the "book club grannies"!

Romance but no spice in this one!

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

This was a super sweet book! I’ll admit I did not realize it was a Christian book when I requested it on NetGalley. I saw the title and that Stina Nielsen was a narrator, and automatically went for it. That said, it wasn’t really a big deal to me for it to have the religious ties in it. It was definitely a part of who the characters are, and interwoven into their daily lives, but it wasn’t overly “preachy.”. I actually think it was written in a way to really show how faith can help people who are grieving, and gave a good overlying theme to the story as a whole.
And the romance side of the plot did not suffer from the more PG take. We still get some GREAT slow burn, romantic tension. The dynamic and development in Katie and Graeme’s relationship is fun and meaningful. It’s a short amount of time but it doesn’t feel instalove to me. The wackiness of the “Edwardian experience” added for some silly moments, and I love the banter and ridiculous puns tossed around throughout the story.
As usual, Stina Nielsen did a great job narrating for Katie’s POV. I’ve listened to several of her other works and I always enjoy her. Joshua Manning is a new narrator for me and I can say I am a fan. That man could read me my bills and I would still probably enjoy it. The pitch of his voice is swoon worthy. Both narrators do a great job switching accents and emotions. They made it obvious when they were speaking for other characters. All in all, I really enjoyed this audiobook.

Pepper, I really enjoyed this book! I have left a review on Goodreads, but also sharing it below:

Oh Pepper, thank you for sharing the idea of this book at the end with us. Life and grief is HARD. This was an entertaining slow-burn romance. I enjoyed the banter throughout the book between Katie and Graeme.

If you are a taller girl that struggles with finding a man your height, I think you will enjoy this book and how she is SO appreciated in Scotland. (by everyone, literally).

The plot of this book is touching, entertaining and was very easy to listen to (read by Audio). I also really enjoyed both narrators!!

Also, Seamus the Highland Cow how dare you.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to enjoy this book early!!
#hotscot

This was a cute and atmospheric Scottish romp. The couple was darling and the narrators did a wonderful job bringing them to life.

This audiobook was so good. I loved the dual narration and the accents. I would definitely recommend this book on audio. I recently visited Scotland, so I had a great time returning via this audiobook.

Maybe not insta love but insta infatuation, lonely main characters, broody mmc, star crossed lovers, accident prone fmc, grief, finding home, dual pov

Let me tell you, the male narrator having a Scottish accent made this book way better. It’s already a decent love story, a fun premise with the “Edwardian Experience”, but that man’s voice definitely made it better.

This book made me cry, because of how beautifully sweet the love story is here and the character growth the main characters go through. Seeing them discover that they are what the other one needs, or that they can grow into that role, was so beautiful and has made this one of the best love stories I’ve read - listened to technically, but still.

Seeing Katie be embraced by someone even though she sees herself in a negative light hits really close to home right now. I am in a similar situation, so seeing that it can work and I’ll be okay is comforting for me.

I chose this book because it says it was Christian fiction and I’ve been wanting to read more in that genre, and this book was the perfect book to start. The steady mention of the Lord and faith made me want to pray every time it was mentioned, and I can’t wait to

There were some points earlier in the book where I thought “how many times are they going to mention _” or thought that the pronunciation was overdone, but those didn’t deter me from the book, more became old

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio!

Katie is a very fun loving and clumsy FMC. She was so real and I felt very connected to her.

Graeme was the hot Scot ;) Very protective to those around him and Mr. Fix-It.

Both MCs were dealing with grief and learning how to become themselves again after so long being stuck in the same safe ways. It was very interesting to see them grow by themselves and grow together.

The fact that this was an audio really made the book for me. The narrators were perfect and kept me focused the whole time!
3.75⭐️

I’m not crying you are! I truly enjoyed this book. The amount of growth you get from both main characters as the story goes is truly phenomenal. You get such a real feel from this that it’s almost not even a book. I felt a kinship to Katie, in so many ways especially the clumsy part. Home sometimes isn’t a place, it’s a person and this book proves it. Same with working on yourself sometimes you need to help of friends, family, god and a push from someone new. Or maybe a fall I should say since that’s how it all started.

If you’re looking for a G rated version of Outlander meets Austenland meets Downton Abbey, this book is for you.

This was a cute and cozy read but the writing often felt juvenile and repetitive.

I loved the Scottish accent of the male narrator! I was grateful to have received an ARC and ALC from netgalley as the audio helped me get through the book.

Katie is known for things going wrong on her travels—in fact, she's built a whole career around it. And from the beginning, things go wrong on her current trip, starting with a run-in with a grumpy Scottish man. And while things only spiral from there, it turns out that maybe (literally) running into Graham wasn't such a disaster after all.

I loved the relationship between Katie and Graham, and I absolutely adored his family. All the relationships are so sweet and I was fully invested right from the start. I do wish we'd gotten a little more follow-up on Katie's rivalry, the future of the estate, and a few other things—there were multiple things that felt a bit unresolved. Overall though, Some Like It Scot is sweet and I enjoyed it!

I was delighted to have the opportunity to read an early copy of Some Like It Scot. The characters are so human with fears and sadness and insecurities.
Katie Campbell is known as Miss Adventure because she travels the world collecting stories and adventures, some of which result from clumsiness. Her family situation leaves her feeling inadequate and alone.
Graeme McKerrow is a talented carver and owner of his historical family home on the Isle of Mull. His heart is bruised after losing his sister and his fiancé.
The setting is the Isle of Mull in Scotland. The descriptions will carry your heart and imagination to Scotland and leave you longing for a visit.
Graeme’s family home is being used to hold a three week Edwardian Experience. There are so many funny moments, so many tender moments, and much food (words) for thought. Katie and Graeme’s first encounters are a bit antagonistic, but soon more friendly feelings develop.
I love this book. It has me wanting to visit Scotland. It leaves me feeling warm and fuzzy. This is a beautiful read for spring.
I listened to the audiobook. The narrators are great. The chapters alternate between Katie and Graeme’s perspective and there is a male and female narrator.