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✨ content creator fell inlove with a scotsman.
✨ grumpy x sunshine
✨ age gap


✨ an American fell inlove love with a Scotsman. Started off with them arguing all the time till they can’t get enough of each other .
It was wonderful ending but …. I did not feel any sort of .. what is the better word…. Connection to the guy in this story. I mean, yes he is more not into it until his family actually tells him what to do on his feelings.

Anyway, it was a lovely setting. Perfect execution of Scotland. The people aswell and ohh the accent in this audio is spot on.


Thankyou for the opportunity to listen in this arc for a honest review.



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A sweet, light read. I loved the Scottish flare and dialect- I definitely prefer the audiobook for this reason. I enjoyed the exploration of what home and family mean in addition to the romance storyline. Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Charming Setting, But Fell a Bit Flat

With a title like Some Like it Scot, I expected a fun, flirty romance—and while the book had its cute moments and a lovely setting, it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. The storyline was enjoyable, but when the most memorable character ends up being the MMC’s mom, it left me wishing for a bit more spark between the leads. Overall, it was a light, fun read—it just wasn’t quite what I was looking for.

This was a cute, very slow burn romance. While it is billed as a Christian romance, this was very slow to start and not overly heavy handed. I loved the narration done by both main characters, the MMC had a great accent that wasn’t difficult to understand. Overall, I found myself rooting for the goodness in this read, the gentle hearts involved in this storyline just made me happy for the characters.

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this audio!

Okay.... Let me start by saying my maiden name is “Campbell”, so I enjoyed many laughs when I realised it was also the FMC’s last name and a constant issue with the locals she encounters.
Secondly, I have a special place in my heart for Scotland, so reading this, I felt a kinship with Katie and how she felt so at home in a place she had never been before.
Highly recommend this healing story full of ridiculous puns, hilarious misadventures, found family, and the kind of love that doesn't ask you to change… but rather stay.

take a trip to scotland with pepper basham's some like it scot!

world-traveling writer katie campbell is known for her misadventures. when she heads to scotland for an edwardian experience, it's no surprise that, upon her arrival, a run-in with a macaw has her falling, quite literally, for surly scotsman graeme mackerrow. of course, that's only the first on her scottish misadventures that keep her crossing paths with graeme...

he's firmly rooted in his community and heritage, while she's always on the move; surely nothing could last between them. but as he continues to help her, they find out they might just have more in common than expected—and be able to complement each other in the best of ways.

some like it scot is a delightful romance. more than once, i couldn't help but laugh out loud at the circumstances of katie's misadventures—and definitely swooned whenever grame showed up to save her. amidst the humor and charm, they deal with real feelings of grief and loss, moving forward after being a bit stuck in the past, and finding "home." it's a sweet story, and i absolutely loved it.

highly recommend!

 ★★★★★

i received a complimentary copy from the author. i was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions i have expressed are my own.
 
 
considerations: 
—language: none
—spice: kisses only
—faith: mentions of God, church, and prayer
—content: toxic relationship with parents, mentions of sibling loss, cancer, and drunk driving

The book itself is 3 stars for me. It was a cozy solid good read but not something that I couldn’t put down. The female narrator did a fantastic job the male narrator sometimes was hard to understand and monotone.

Thank you to the publisher and author for allowing me to listen to this audiobook. I enjoyed the narrators for both characters. There was something soothing about the female's voice and the gruffness of the Scottish voice actor was perfect. I loved the religious element of this novel and how it brought the FMC and MMC together. Both backstories for the two characters were so deep and a bit heartbreaking. The side characters were some of my favorite and very cozy. :)

Absolutely delightful story. I can say that I do, in fact, like it Scot! This audio is well narrated and draws you right into the story, enhancing my interest in the storyline overall. Definitely recommend for a light romcom.

I enjoyed this book. Katie is a quirky travel writer sent on a longterm (for her) assignment to Scotland, and quickly hilarity and her miss-adventures ensue! Readers are introduced to Katie and Graeme, the grumpy Scottish caretaker, and the village residents. I enjoyed the story for its simple, lighthearted romance. Let it be known there is absolutely no spice and no heat - just good clean fun. Topics include grief and loss, and I feel like Katie’s lack of confidence really impacted her ability to address her own grief - let alone truly understand Graeme’s loss. Overall, a quick and fun read set in the gorgeous Scottish Highlands.

Some Like it Scot by Pepper Basham

Thank you to @netgalley for the ARC and Audiobook!

I mostly listened to the audiobook and really liked the narrators! Typically when accents are involved they can be fake and forced but I really liked these accents and they seemed authentic ☺️

I really wanted to like this one, but unfortunately I was just bored. It wasn’t a bad read but it took me a while to get through it and I just didn’t have the spark to open it. I think this one was just wrong timing for me. I did like the found family aspect and getting back to one’s routes.

If you like:
☀️Grumpy/Sunshine
☯️Opposites Attract
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Found Family
🔥Slow Burn
❤️‍🩹Healing Through Love
🐟Fish out of Water

Give this one a try!

Absolutely perfect story! The characters are amazing the story is even better. I don’t think I’ll ever say the word idiot the same again lol. The story of the way Katie girl finds her self and a home in Scotland is chefs kiss. Please tell me there’s gonna be a second book id love to see all the things of future they talked about come to life !

The audio was done really well. I enjoyed the narrator. I tried to listen a few times and got about 25% in, but the story just wasn’t for me. I’ve read and loved this author’s historical novels, but this rom com just wasn’t my favorite.

I really wanted to enjoy this audiobook, it started off sweet and really intriguing since I'm a Scotland enthusiast. However, it felt like more of an Austenland knock off just in a different setting, and definitely less spicy.

3⭐️ 0🌶️ 5🎧

This was a cute, funny, SUPER slow burn story. Such a slow burn, it was almost painful, lol. We were at 85% when the first kiss happened. This book had a heavy focus on religion and I did not enjoy the guilt and shame the writer put on the FMC after kissing. It gave me the ick so bad and if I wasn’t already 85% in I probably would have DNF’d it.

The miss adventures of Katie had me smiling, if Murphy’s Law were a person, it would be Katie. I loved the found family aspect of this story and the different views on how people manage their grief.

Audio was great! My first time listening to Joshua Manning and Stina Nielsen and enjoyed the listen.

Oh my heart! This book! I adored Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham! Scottish setting? Check. Handsome, broody Scotsman? Check. A relatable, endearing heroine? Check. Coos & a lovable sheep dog? Check. A swoony romance with all the feels? Check. Check. Check! This book immediately captured my heart & didn’t let go.

I loved Katie Campbell. She’s a talented, beautiful, tall (6’1”) travel writer with a penchant for finding danger. She’s definitely in need of a rescuer & longs for a place to belong. When she takes an assignment to blog about an Edwardian experience on the Island of Mull, Scotland, she doesn’t expect to find a deliciously attractive, surly Scot, or a people who make her feel for the first time like putting down roots.

From his first utterance of “lass,” I was sold on Graeme MacKerrow. In the past few years, he’s experienced unimaginable loss. When a charming redhead with a talent for getting herself into scrapes literally lands on top of him, he finds his heart hoping for love again. But, can he win her love & make their totally opposite lives mesh. After all, his home in on Mull & hers is often worlds away.

I adored Graeme & Katie. If you have a chance to listen to the audiobook version, highly recommend it! That glorious Scottish brogue! The narrators did a fabulous job bringing all these lovely characters to life. I enjoyed the dual narration.

This heartwarming, witty, poignant, laugh out loud romance had me grinning from ear to ear. With her characteristic humor, warmth & faith, Pepper Basham delivers another winner! I felt totally immersed in the Scottish countryside & fell in love with not only these characters, but Graeme’s family & all the lovely people on Mull. There’s even a tie in to Skymar!

Highest of recommendations for this amazing inspirational romcom. Hoping for more books set here! I received an advanced copy from the publisher with no expectation of a review. All opinions are completely my own & voluntarily provided.

Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham is a sweet, feel-good rom-com with a charming concept and a fun dose of Scottish flair. Joshua Manning and Stina Nielsen deliver engaging narration that adds heart and humor to the story. While some of the deeper themes felt a bit forced, the chemistry and light moments kept it enjoyable. It’s a cozy listen for fans of clean romance with a cultural twist.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 out of 5 stars

Thanks to NetGalley for my copy of the audiobook. All thoughts are my own.

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Overall this book was just okay for me. I liked the main characters Katie and Graeme as they were cute and grumpy respectively and seemed to have a nice relationship between them. Many of the minor characters were also fun and sweet. However I just felt like this story was SO SLOW! I get that it’s a clean romance, a slow burn and has a touch of Christian content too, which I guess means that it is not necessarily as spicy as the romances I usually gravitate towards. Overall it just leaves me wanting a bit more. It could also be that I listened to the audiobook of this novel which just seemed so long and it dragged on in too many parts, especially the beginning. This may have been a better read with all of the descriptive text for the Scottish scenery, rather than listening to it as I don’t know if I got the full picture visually that many other readers enjoyed. Overall though it was not my favourite book and although I’m glad I tried a Pepper Basham novel, I just don’t think she is the author for me.

I received a copy of this audiobook as an ALC from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the opportunity to listen to Some Like it Scot by Pepper Basham. Narrated by Joshua Manning and Stina Nielsen.

Katie is an American travel writer and longs to settle down and find her forever home. Due to her father’s job Katie has a history of traveling, she has never truly felt at home anywhere. Hoping for a new change, she heads to Scotland for a new project. After experiencing a new culture and a quirky group of characters, Katie has some decisions to make.

Both voice actors gave the right a good performance. The right emotions and made it easier to connect to the characters.

I felt this dragged a lot and could have been a shorter story. This unfortunately is not for me.

Some Like it Scot
By: Pepper Basham

The vibes:
- accident-prone travel writer FMC + surly Scottish artist & carpenter MMC
- grumpy + sunshine
- charming Scotland setting + quirky locals
- puffins & highland cows
- Christian fiction
- loss & grief rep

This book was so cute!! I loved the grumpy + sunshine trope between the grumpy Scottish local, Graeme, and free-spirited, sunshine travel writer Katie! Their connection was obvious & instant but they fought it, of course. The author did an amazing job of combining light-hearted themes with some heavy life struggles. Both the MMC and FMC had lost a sibling, which the author shared in her author’s note was a loss she experienced while writing this book. I loved the depth and the charm of this book, I highly recommend!!

The narrators were fantastic & MMC’s Scottish accent was great!!

Trigger warnings: loss of a sibling, grief, difficult family relationships, broken engagement

Thank you to NetGalley & the author for access to this ARC in return for my honest review!