I listened to the audiobook for this one and really liked it! Sweet clean romance with Christian undertones. I would definitely recommend this one. Loved all the misadventures and Graeme’s family dynamic. Katie’s Mom was not my favorite but it’s a good reminder to love your children and not be overly critical of them or expect them to be your ideals and just love them ❤️

DNF. This was simply not the book for me. I got through one chapter and I wasn't loving it, but then the second chapter from the MMC's POV just made me cringe and it was super uncomfy, so I'm not going to continue. There's no reason for me to put myself through that lol.

This book is absolutely adorable! I loved the grumpy/sunshine dynamic between Graeme and Katie—he’s the brooding Scottish hero who seems perpetually annoyed, and she’s the clumsy, big-hearted influencer who keeps stumbling into hilarious (and sometimes dangerous) situations. Despite all his gruffness, Graeme keeps showing up to help her, and the way he softens toward her is just the sweetest.

Katie is known online for her “Miss Adventure” persona, and let’s just say, she lives up to the name. Her social media career is built on her uncanny ability to attract chaos, but behind the humor and mishaps is a woman who’s been shaped by deep emotional wounds. She’s spent so much of her life trying to make others happy, especially in the shadow of childhood trauma and loss, and it really touched me. Her journey felt so real and heartfelt.

Graeme, for all his tough exterior, is just as emotionally layered. He and Katie bond over shared grief—especially the loss of their sisters—and the slow trust that builds between them is full of tenderness. Watching them open up to one another was moving and genuine, with moments that made me laugh and others that pulled at my heart.

There’s also a beautiful found-family element, and some standout side characters—especially Lachlan, who melted my heart. The story is full of laughter, clever wordplay, and genuine emotional depth. It’s completely clean (no spice, no strong language), which made it feel like such a refreshing read.

Some Like It Scot is warm, funny, and emotionally rich—one of those rare reads that balances charm and heart so well. I’ll be thinking about Katie and Graeme for a long time.

I really enjoyed this book, especially on audio! It was quirky and fun, and has a little bit of an inspirational aspect but not so much that it felt forced. A clumsy travel writer travels to Scotland to take part in an Edwardian experience at a manor. Along the way she meets friends that feels like family, The main characters were definitely characters you could root for, and the pickles the female main character got into had me giggling! A fun read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for this audio-arc!

This was a fun listen! The audiobook narrators did a good job navigating the accents with authenticity and I enjoyed the alternating chapters and voices. The narrative was a reflection on risk, second chances, and grief and the central hike was a grounding thread throughout. I wish the setting and side characters were more flushed out, especially Mhairi who is a key figure for both main characters and felt more like a plot function. Still, this was a lovely, heartwarming story and a delightful listen.

First I would like to thank Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for providing me an audio ARC in exchange for my honest review.

She lives her life on the fly. His heart is double-knotted to home. Can two different souls create a life together?

Popular travel writer and podcaster Katie Campbell roams the world collecting other people's stories. She's built a career as "Miss Adventure," known for saying yes to anything new--country, food, or experience--and predictably finding those adventures taking a downward turn into misadventures.

Reclusive and protective Graeme MacKerrow doesn't venture far from his island home. A stoic Scotsman, Graeme's comfort zone has always been family, and after his sister's death, he's even more determined to save the MacKerrow ancestral home and keep those he loves close. The sudden intrusion of a six-foot-one American lass, famous for her traveling misfortunes, was far from his plan.

What I Love:
- Scotland, I adore Scotland and this book did an amazing job highlighting all of the amazing things the country has to offer
- Edwardian experience, Katie is invited to try out an Edwardian experience and other than the issues she has at the start with her dresses it seems like an overall kind of ridiculous real fun experience
- Graeme, after losing his sister he is trying to do what is best for his family and that is really sweet. Also, he wants Katie to get the true Scottish experience and do right by her by not holding her back
- Katie, on the surface is seems like she has the ideal life being a travel writing and getting paid to travel but I do appreciate her self reflection on what home would mean to her
- Townspeople, I love that all of the people who live in the small Scottish town know each other and are always in each others business which involves rallying around getting Graeme and Katie together
- Audiobook, the narrators for this audiobook were amazing! I loved how well they embodied the characters of Graeme and Katie also how even with the Scottish accent it wasn't to hard to understand Joshua

Overall this was a really cute book with a fun cast of characters. I will tell you, and it was my own fault, I was taken out of the story by the amount of times God, church, prayer, etc. were brought up during the book. I did not look close enough to see it was a Christian romance and I most likely wouldn't have picked it up if I would have known, but I'm happy I did since it turned out to be a cute story and just amped my desire to get back to Scotland ASAP.

Thank you NetGalley, Pepper Basham, and Thomas Nelson Fiction audio for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

3.25 ⭐️

This book is a dual POV and follows Katie and Graeme. Katie is an American travel writer that became famous because of her “mis adventures” while traveling. Her job flew her to Scottland for a 3-week immersive Edwardian experience at Craighill House. There she meets Graeme, whose family owns the house where this experience is organized. At first, they do not like each other, but as they spend more and more time together, they start to realise that they have more in common that they originally thought.
This was a very sweet book, the characters were so well written, you could see their unique personalities trough the page. Katie was very funny, and her story was so emotional, well Graeme’s was sad as well. And I truly think that the way Pepper Basham weeds their pain with healing was beautiful.
I do have to admit that I wasn’t too crazy about the mentions of church, God, and religion. In full honesty, had I known it would be such a big importance in the book, I probably wouldn’t have picked it up. Though I know this is a me problem as an atheist and that it would be a big thing for others, I wanted to be honest about it.
The audio version of this book was great also, the narrators did an awesome job at the performances, and the male narrator's Scottish accent was incredible. So yeah, I recommend this book if you like your romcom a little more sad and healing, or Scottish.

A fun mix of contemporary and historical with excellent narration.

Overall: 4
Spice: 1 - kissing only
Narration: 5

Katie has made a career from her accident prone nature as a travel writer and finds herself in Scotland for an immersive Edwardian experience. Graeme was born and raised in his small Scottish town and has no plans to leave. Though he is trying to find a way to save his families ancestral home which requires funding. Katie and Graeme initially butt heads, but he keeps being around to rescue her from her misadventures and an unlikely bond is created. Can they find a common way forward or will her desire for travel take her far from Scotland?

This was my first book by Pepper Basham though I was familiar with her name. I'll be adding more of her books to my TBR after this delightful read. First, the narration was very good by Joshua Manning and Stina Nielsen. Of course I mostly read audiobooks, but you've got to do the audio when there is a Scottish MMC and this was well done. The mix of a contemporary romance, but with historical elements due to Katie's work assignment was unique. Katie and Graeme have both lost a sister and have complicated relationships with their families, so that is a strong connection for them. This is a closed door romance, but all the chemistry and heat is there. This is categorized as Christian and there were a few references to God, but I did not find it overwhelming. Read if you enjoy closed door, found family, opposites attract, accident prone FMC.

I enjoyed this book, but didn't love it.

Nomadic travel writer Katie visits Scotland for an immersive Edwardian experience at a manor house, and she falls for the handsome Scotsman whose family owns the land. These opposites have a lot to overcome, since Graeme's stable home life and loving family keep him rooted in place, while Katie's more volatile family sent her running far away and constantly traveling.

Katie has a very complicated relationship with her body, and her body image issues are a central theme in this story. Ultimately, this made it hard for me to enjoy this book. Being in the first-person POV perspective of someone who is constantly self-critical and down on herself was not my favorite.

I listened to the audio for this book, and I enjoyed both Joshua Manning and Stina Nielson's narration. They used both Scottish and American accents, with an occasional British accent as well. The audio quality and use of accents helped make this an enjoyable and immersive experience.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson/Zondervan Audio for the free ALC in exchange for my honest review!

“Of all the people at Craig Hall, Katie Campbell’s story might be the only one worth hearing.”
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I listened to the audiobook for Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham and absolutely loved it! It was the most delightful read and I’m so glad I got to listen to the audiobook because the narration was so well done, especially Joshua Manning, who had the most delectable Scottish brogue.
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This is what I said to a friend right after completing the book. “I’m so entertained, I’m laughing, and it’s punny and then she’s hitting me with these great truths! Katie’s faith is so real but not preachy. I was so encouraged by her approach to life.” Pepper Basham does such great dialogue and she works wonders with words!
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I couldn’t love this book more! At the end of the last chapter, I literally clapped my hands! There were so many great quotes. I want to read the physical book, which has arrived! But I will listen while reading because that Scottish accent is too perfect.
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I loved everything about this story! I love how she stumbled through life and found humor in her mishaps; rather than get bitter she got better! I can’t recommend this book enough!
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Thank you @NetGalley and @ThomasNelson and @Zondervan Fiction Audio for the ALC I received in exchange for my honest review. I honestly could not love this book more, I said it and I mean it!

This book kept me interested from the beginning. It had me laughing and cheering and I had an entirely fun time reading this.

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*****Read as an ARC*****

4⭐️

Some Like It Scot is a heartwarming story of an american woman, Katie, whose job brings her to Scotland to write about an upcoming Edwardian experience in a scottish castle (the dream 🥰). In between chaotic mishaps, she meets the grumpy/brooding Graem, a scottish carpenter working on the castle where the event is being hosted. Together, they go from reluctant aquaintences to friends to lovers, all while healing from past heartaches/losses. The story is moving, warm, silly, and ultimately a fun read!


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- Katie is driven, outgoing, talented, writer, clumsy, and TALL with a "sturdy" build - all of which I very much appreciated and resonated with. Graem is SO dreamy - tall, strong, tender, loves his family, hard worker but attentive - the kind of MMC I'd actually like in real life.
- The town and all the colorful characters you meet are so fun. The whole town felt genuine and welcoming, and the nonsense they thet themselves into is hilarious.

💚Could be Pro or Con, depending on your taste:

- No spice, open, or closed door.
- Christian based, so mention of prayer, God's plan/presence, and life goals focused on a christian lifestyle

✨️ Cons:

- Some of the story was extremely predictable - although I wouldn't count that as a full "con" since it's sort of a trademark of the genre.
- Some similarities between the FMC and MMC are *too* obvious.


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I don't mind the christian emphasis. However, it felt inconsistent. Katie's relationship with God didn't come up until pretty far into the story and then becomes a tenant of her personality/character.

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What to expect:
Found Family
Banter
Grumpy x Sunshine
Rom-Com
Small Scottish Island

This was such a sweet and lovely read! Pepper Basham’s “Some Like it Scot” is the perfect read for anyone who likes a romcom with low spice, witty FMC and a broody Scotsman. I am not a religious person, so this is really my first is what would be somewhat “Christian” writing. The representation was positive, not overly thrown around to a point of a non-Christian could not enjoy the story. While it is present it is not the main theme. Thank you, @netgalley, for the chance to listen!

Narrators, Joshua Manning and Stina Nielsen, gave a wonderful performance. Highly recommend the author and narrators!

This was cute and quirky and fun! I thought the best part were the narrators. They did a really good job with the voices and accents. I was able to finish this in a day, so I think if you’re looking for a fun time, this would be a good pick!

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for a copy of this ALC in exchange for my honest thoughts.

4 out of 5 stars

This was so cute! I felt like someone packed my suitcase and dropped me into the middle of Scotland. A travel writer going back to her historical roots and meeting an attractive kilt wearing scotsman is certainly an intriguing story. The way all of the characters describe loss is so comforting for those who have lost people as well. I appreciated the angst and banter between the MC's. The side characters were also a blast to read about. The narrators were great. I thought the accents that the voice actors did was done very well. I have read things the female narrator had read before but I will definitely read more of what they both narrate.

CW: death of a sibling (past; mentioned)

This book is a stereotypical story of a travel influencer that travels to Scotland where she has family roots. The main character Katie is going to be settling in Scotland for 3 weeks for an immersive Edwardian experience complete with costumes, which promises to be entertaining as she is well known for her misadventures during travel. There are an appropriate number of mishaps, quirky characters and scenes that help set up the main characters for their love story. This book will provide you no surprises if you are a regular in the romance world but will check off all your boxes if you are looking for a contemporary travel romance that reads easy and ends happy. The audio book is fantastically read with a nice Scottish male to help set the stage for you. The narrators of the audiobook made this such a fun book to listen do as I sped down the highway.

Audio Review: Oh my swoony Scottness!!! 🫠😍 If you haven’t listed to this audio yet, what the heck are you even waiting for?! It was so dang good, I didn’t want it to end. 😂 his voice can read me to sleep anytime.

Ok, enough about the dreamy Scottish accent. The story was so cute!! I loved the main characters. The grumpy/sunshine was spot on in this one! He was the perfect amount of grumpy, and territorial, but with a slight sensitive side and he loves fiercely. Yu-um!!! And she was darling. She was searching for home, and belonging, and was hit hard with it. Oh it was beautiful.

I absolutely loved this story!!!!! Thank you to Netgalley for the audio and the author for a physical copy. All opinions are my own.

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This is my honest review of this new release.

Pepper Basham's book is not just a read but an experience. The characters, particularly Katie and Graeme, are so well-developed that they feel like real people. The narrators' skillful performance further enhances this immersive quality, making the book a must-read. I enjoy every minute of this book. The romance in this book is a chef's kiss. Reading this book has sparked a new interest in Scotland and the Edwardian era. The vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and the detailed portrayal of the Edwardian era's social norms and customs made me feel like I was living in that time and place. I was constantly rooting for Katie and Graeme. I especially was fond of Graeme's story and perspective because he's not your typical character; he's a character who sometimes appears a bit of a grump who, inside, is a caring individual. His caring nature was one of the reasons I fell in love with his character. At times, I saw Katie in me, which was truly inspiring and made the characters feel relatable. I can't stress this enough, but if you ever come across this book, then pick it up cause it truly is a fantastic book delivered so beautifully.

Note: If I could give this book six stars, I would cause it was just that good!

I really struggled getting into this book. The female MC drove me a bit batty. I got through half of it and gave up.

I enjoyed this audiobook very much! I enjoyed listening and learning about the Edwardian history and the Scottish history throughout the story as well! I absolutely loved the dual POV's! It really made the story stand out for me! The male audiobook narrator was awesome with the Scottish accent which is so neat to hear! The chemistry between Katie and Graham I loved a lot! The story definitely pulls at your heartstrings and the ending was great! I definitely recommend Pepper Basham's books, especially on audio!