I went into this book expecting something different than it was. First, I was unaware of how Christian based the story would be. While I am fine with zero spice or closed door romance, the constant mention of God and church took me out of the story, often.
The narrator’s were great and I appreciated the Scottish accents!

Hands down, I thoroughly enjoyed every "page" of this read by Pepper Basham! Misadventures seem to follow Katie, a travel writer from the US, where ever her stories take her and going to Scotland - the misadventures abound at every turn.

I love how the narrators change (female) for Katie's perspective and (male) for Graeme's perspective (the male lead aka "the Hot Scot" who's grumpy and always seems to be in the right spot for all of Katie's Misadventures) to then weave both into one warm heart/sweet romance.

Pepper Basham has a great way of turn of phases to bring some comedic charm to this read/love story. I just enjoyed everything about it and could defiantly see this being a Hallmark/GAF movie! ;)

TW: death of loved ones (off the page)

This was ca-yute. Nothing special about it so just another run-of-the-mill contemporary romance. The audio was great for the MMC narrator and his Scottish brogue. *swoon* This is a closed door Christian romance and I'm totally fine with closed door or door taken off the hinges whatever I'm here for th story not the sex or no sex. I was afraid there would be more God talk actually and it was only a few times so I didn't mind it.

Publication Date: April 8, 2025

When adventure-loving travel writer Katie Campbell is offered the chance to connect with her ancestral roots
I absolutely love Pepper Basham’s books—they’re always light, beautiful, and full of hope. Some Like It Scot was no exception. Basham has such a gift for creating a setting that feels like a warm escape, and her faith elements are woven in so naturally that they touch your heart without ever feeling forced.

Katie was such a relatable character—strong and adventurous, yet still working through the things that weigh her down. Graeme, too, had his own emotional journey, and I really enjoyed the slow burn of their connection. The family dynamics, sweet moments, and strong sense of community added so much depth to the story. This felt like a vacation in book form—cozy, inspiring, and full of grace.

If you’re looking for a sweet, faith-filled read with heart and humor, Some Like It Scot will absolutely charm you.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this early copy!

This book was a delight! I loved all the characters including the curator of the “Edwardian Experience” that our heroine travels to Scotland to write about. The MMC was the perfect grumpy Scot and paired wonderfully with the accident prone FMC. This book definitely needs to be added to your TBR, especially if you like various popular TV shows/books that are set in Scotland. Listening to the audio was the way to go too as you get hear all the accents. Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the chance to read this book early.

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I generally like to go into books blind and I actually didn’t realize this was a Christian romance. Not to say there’s anything wrong with it, but it’s not a genre I generally read so it took me a bit off guard when those parts came up. But that’s on me!

The premise was fun. It reminded me of the movie Austenland. Though there seemed to be a lot of life changes going on.

The FMC was okay. Some parts of her character were okay. But honestly I kind of found her annoying and a bit too emotional. I like the MMC though.

Audiobook-
It’s duel narration which is nice. I enjoyed the MMCs accent (not knowing any actual Irish folks it seemed pretty good to me).

I don’t know if it was the book itself but this audiobook felt really long.

Another Pepper Basham title that did not disappoint! This beautiful and light story still manages to pull at your heart strings and connect with the characters on such a personal level you can’t help but root for them from the first moment of meeting them.

Traveling through Scotland with Katie Campbell is quite an adventure. You can’t help but smile and laugh at her “mis”adventures. Stina Nielsen was a captivating narrator of Katie’s adventure. Beautifully done.

Plus a burly hot Scot….yes please! Graeme has layers but underneath it all is a beautiful heart just needing to be found. And Joshua Manning’s voice is so swoony! Listening to him portray Graeme gave me all the feels.

All in all, a heartfelt story that leaves you with the HEA!

Pepper Basham's *Some Like It Scot* is an absolute delight, blending heartfelt romance, humor, and the enchanting allure of Scotland into a story that feels like a warm embrace. The audiobook format brings the characters to life with vivid narration, making every moment immersive and captivating. Katie Campbell, the adventurous travel writer, and Graeme MacKerrow, the stoic yet endearing Scotsman, are a match made in storytelling heaven. Their journey of self-discovery and love is beautifully woven against the backdrop of the Edwardian experience in Scotland. The narration captures Katie's misadventures and Graeme's gruff charm perfectly, making their chemistry palpable. The supporting characters, especially little Lachlan, add depth and charm to the story, creating a sense of found family that warms the heart. Basham's humor shines through, with laugh-out-loud moments that are balanced by poignant reflections on home, belonging, and bravery. The audiobook's narration enhances the experience, bringing the Scottish setting and accents to life in a way that feels authentic and magical. Whether you're a fan of romance, Scotland, or simply great storytelling, *Some Like It Scot* is a must-listen that will leave you smiling and swooning.

This book was such a cozy romance. And I love anything Scotland in books, especially when it's done this well. Humor, found family and it just hits all the feels.

I definitely like it Scot! This book was so much fun! I LOVED the male narrator with his deep Scottish brogue. I’m so glad I was able to listen to the audiobook because the accents really enhanced the experience.

I was intrigued with the “misadventures” Katie, the travel writer, experienced as she toured the world. It was hilarious whenever she casually mentioned any of them.

I loved Katie and Graeme together and their meet cute was PERFECT! Katie’s puns and Graeme’s Scottish sayings kept me laughing throughout the whole story.

The premise was so fun. The setting was modern day Scotland with an “Austenland”-like resort where they are dressing and acting like they live in the Edwardian era. It was full of lovable side characters and humorous situations. I highly recommend picking up this cute and engaging story.

🔥: Kisses

BOOK REVIEW: “Some Like it Scot” by Pepper Basham

Katie Campbell is a travel blogger who is in Scotland for her most recent assignment, and is eager to share both her adventures and misadventures with her followers. She’s ecstatic to stay at historic Craighill House, getting to dress up in the Edwardian era style dresses! She didn’t plan to literally bump right into Graeme and break the banister! Just one more misadventure, right?

Graeme is your typical burly, grumpy, Scottish man complete with an adorable Scottish accent and vernacular. Since Katie is spending so much of her time at the manor that Graeme’s family owns, it’s inevitable that they will be spending a lot of time together. It’s your classic grumpy versus sunshine story!

I thought this book was so much fun! What girl doesn’t love to read about a tall, handsome Scottish man with a thick accent? There was so much chemistry between Graeme and Katie, and even though it’s a Christian book and very low spice, there’s plenty of romance!

Katie was incredibly relatable. She’s a tall, (think 6 foot) curvy woman who has her own set of insecurities but also learns to embrace them and love herself for who she is. Graeme is grumpy to most people but has such a soft spot for Katie and his nephew, Lachlan.

Trigger warnings: there are minor trigger warnings of death of a loved one from cancer. It doesn’t go deep into details though.

This book was super cute, and laugh out loud funny at times. Definitely give this one a try! I rate this book as 5 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A Scottish isle romance with a grumpy carpenter and a misfortune magnet travel writer.
This book was not what I was expecting, it was super Christian, like they went on a date to church, talked quite extensively about prayer, and wouldn't even say she fell on her bum/arse ("softest spot", like, stop it) I'm not sure how much more religious you can get in a romance novel. I feel this should be included in the blurb.
Other than that, it was quite contrived, and the banter wasn't bantering.
I'm sure this might work for some, but it was not for me.
The audiobook narrators did a fine job, but still wasn't enough to get me to enjoy this book. I will say the female authors Scottish accent was not good though.

I read the e-book version of this book first, and I loved every minute of it. The audiobook made me love it even more! The voice actors are wonderful! I absolutely adore Josh Manning and his Scottish accent for bringing Graeme to life. It was so fun to listen to, even though I'd already read it once. Of course, listening to the grumpy/sunshine banter, accents and all, makes the experience even better. This little trip to Scotland is super fun and adorable!

I didn't care for this one. I was bored for most of it and the romance wasn't doing it for me. We get it, she's big and clumsy. To be fair, I didn't realize this was considered Christian when I requested it.

This book took me a long time to fully get into but I thought it was very sweet! I love a good grumpy Scottish man 😂❤️

There is a very large emphasis on family loss in this book, and it definitely made certain scenes extremely heavy.

I’m still very confused why she only ever referred to the insane amount of times that she fell on her butt as “falling in my softest spot”. I’m seeing on other reviews that this is a Christian clean author so that makes more sense now… but it was still odd. If you don’t want to talk about her butt… maybe just leave these falls out lol.

It was a cute book, not fully up my alley with how hard it was to get into the book but still cute and will be great for others!

I think my favorite part was how well the scenes were described. I had a fantastic mental picture of Scotland and the beautiful house.

Thank you to NetGalley, for providing me with an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts are my own and are in no way influenced by early access to this title.

wow, i absolutely LOVED this so much!!!
the setting, the vibes, the scenery, the characters, the humor!!!!! every singular piece fit so so so well & seamlessly into another that it made it hard not to cry or laugh while listening to this 🙂‍↔️💘

from the very first line, this story swept me up and carried me on the winds to the beautiful scottish isles where i was told stories about kelpies, fairies, about grumpy 6" hot scots and clumsy travel bloggers that are afraid of sheep and a little boy that loves to go fishing with his best friend, aka his dog. gosh, this was so adorable. and the dual pov???? immaculate!!! the accents? oh boy, i was SWOONING!!!!
this was adorable from start to finish and i loved every, single. thing. about. it!!! 🥺✨

listening to this audiobook was absolutely perfect and so easy to follow! i honestly loved every single second and i truly think that everyone should listen to it rather than reading the book because that scottish accent? ON GRAHAM????? sorry i went FERAL when i hear that for the first time ever. this man could swoon my pants off any day of the week if he'd want 🙂‍↔️😭✨💓
and then he's also a dad???? well, more like a guardian but OH MY!!!!!! what a hot scot (heheh)

the way the scenes were described made me truthfully paint the pictures in my mind, everything was so idyllic, so aesthetic, so ethereal. it made me long for a place i haven't even visited yet but one that now is 100% on my bucket list for traveling. how gorgeous. i love when reading gives me the ability to travel to another world by staying on my couch hehehe 🙂‍↔️🌾✨

I love Pepper Basham’s writing and was so excited to get a copy of this one to read early! I loved the characters, the quirky setting, the beautiful descriptions of Scotland, and so much more! The audiobook was so well done. I love when there are both female and male narrators! Adds so much to the story and the dialogue! Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.

Title: Some Like It Scot
By: Pepper Basham
Pub. Day: April 8, 2025

Genre:
Fiction, Women’s, Rom Com, Christian,

Trigger Warnings:
Loss, Cancer, Sabotage

Memorable Quotes:
“Sometimes home is a place. Sometimes home is a person. Sometimes it’s both.”

“No matter where you run or how fast or far, you’ll never outrun your own heart.”

Summary/Review:
Katie Campbell, aka Miss Adventures, has gained her fame by her misadventures traveling around the world. She enjoys discovery and exploring, as she’s never really had a place to call home. She’s a graceful mess, who has a towering frame, and a big soul of kindness. Graeme is a hot scot who can’t take his eyes on her.

The author has created a clean rom com filled with humor and sprinkled with Christianity. I started reading this narrative, and found myself immersed in the storyline, so I then received a copy of the audiobook, and to my immense surprise, the story was even better. Both narrators were engaging, and hearing the Scottish accents helped me connect with Katie. I highly recommend this lighthearted and witty narrative. It hooked me with humor and held me with heart. I can't wait to read more Pepper Basham!

Thank you to Pepper Basham, Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for the opportunity of an Advanced Readers Copy. I am voluntarily leaving my review.

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So sweet and cute! I love the dynamic of the uncle being the caregiver for the niece. I think the characters are complex and grow together.

This was such a fun romantic comedy set in beautiful Scotland. I have always wanted to visit Scotland, and the descriptions of the landscapes in this story had me longing to join the story. Pepper Basham created a story that was both fun and heart-rending. The chemistry between the protagonists was steamy, yet it was a clean romance. That first kiss was swoon-worthy!!! I enjoyed listening to the audio version because it brought the Scottish brogue to life.