This was such a sweet love story! I loved the Christian values sprinkled into this book and the found family trope is done perfectly with how well Katie fit into Graeme's family. I also loved how Katie was portrayed as clumsy and how she made her money off her misadventures. As a clumsy girl myself, I felt seen!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of the audiobook "Some Like It Scot" by Pepper Basham. All opinions are my own.

I loved the setting and descriptions of Scotland. The author did a great job setting the landscape and location. I also really liked the narrators.

The book centers on two characters Katie, an American travel writer and and Graham, a Scottish sculptor and who also moonlights at his family's historic estate. They both have had loss in their life that has affected them emotionally, which impacts their relationship and connection. Katie is a bit clumsy and impulsive and often runs into trouble while Graham is a bit more thoughtful and hesitant, thus causing a bit of friction when they meet. It takes a while for them to begin to understand each other and have their relationship grow into a bit of a friendship. There were also other very interesting characters in the book.

I listened to the audiobook - the narration was good except for the fact that at the beginning of the book Graham barely had an accent and by the end he had a very heavy accent.

Overall, I found it to be a nice light read, but didn't really find Katie to be that much of a likeable or interesting character. At points, I felt the book dragged a bit. Unfortunately for me, while reading reviews before I read the book (which were all very good) someone revealed the last 2 lines of the book, so I knew the special meaning of the words. I would say this is an average read, but there are many more interesting and compelling romances out there.

3🌟

Thank you netgalley for this arc!

This was another cozy romance, I did not find this to be anything special and I did not find myself connected to any of the characters in a significant way. I did not find myself caring overly much if they ended up together or not. The chemistry was believable and the narration was great - especially with the accents. It was a fun, quick read but one I would not pick up again. I also could not get over the fact that the woman was supposed to be like 6 feet tall and was only about 160 pounds but also curvy, she would be tiny at that weight. Overall I would recommend this book if you want a fun, quick read, and I would definitely recommend the audiobook.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

3.75 stars rounded up! I loved each of the characters in this book, as well as exploring a little bit of Scotland through Katie, whose misadventures are funny and charismatic in her own unique way. I found myself laughing at the jokes and puns and situations Katie finds herself in, and smiling at the sense of home and belonging she eventually finds.

I did find things a little heavy in tropes and cliches. I know some people like certain tropes more than others, in this book we have:

Grumpy/Sunshine
Found Family
Single Dad (uncle?)
Opposites Attract
Insta Attraction
An almost Third Act Breakup
Insecure Female Protagonist

Maybe that last one isn’t official, but we all know it. With that last one in mind, I want to touch on something. Katie’s height, shoe size, and weight are mentioned through the book and its as though she sees herself as some kind of giant. 180 pounds give or take is average. I just don’t agree with trying to make it sound like she’s plus sized when that is obviously not the case. In that same line, a 10.5 shoe size is also normal (I worked in a clothing store, and you know what the most popular shoe sizes were? 10 and 11). I’m just kind of over the insecure female protagonist who’s convinced no one can love her because her perfectly normal, perfectly average and attractive body are thought of by only her as a deterrent.

Moving on, I love the single dad trope, and thought it was well written, but I do wish it had been more prominent in the first half of the book. We don’t even find out about Lachlan until almost the second half.

There is also a large aspect of found family in this book and that gets an A+ from me from the first page. I loved the granny book club and especially Mirren (my ARC was an audiobook, so I’m not sure of the spelling. Oops). I also love the idea of home being the people there more than the place. Beautifully written.

All in all, a bit cliched, but a great quick, fluff read.

DNF at 25% :(

I thought the premise of this book would be right up my street. Hence, applying for an ARC, sadly, I was wrong. I struggled from pretty much the start. I initially liked Katie; however, from her conversation with her manager, I was getting red flags. This is my first book by the author, so I put it down to creating red flag-worthy characters. I think now I think maybe there is more to it than that.

I had issues with the writing, the narrator's accents, and some aspects of the plot. The Scottish accent was questionable at times, which was hugely disappointing.
I had a major issue with the lack of basic research conducted by the author - King Arthur is Welsh, not Scottish.
Ultimately, I was having a bad time. Due to this being an ARC I stuck it out until 25% out of respect, but things did just get worse.

I'm sorry, as from the blurb I did really think it was something I would love. I wish I had looked up other reviews before applying!

In Some Like It Scot, we follow Katie and Graham. Katie is a traveling writer who travels to Scotland and meets Graham, a grumpy Scottish man. Both have had loses, and both families handle it differently.

I can relate to Katie. I have body image issues and don’t like to be in the public eye. Katie’s personality is one I couldn’t get enough of. She was funny and grew. Her broken normal meter got to see what normal should look like. Graham is grumpy but pretty awesome. He did for Katie what other men hadn’t done in her life. I couldn’t help but root for these two.

I also caught the reference to Skymar. Loved that.

I’ll recommend this book to anyone looking for clean and sweet romance, which is also my favorite kind. I received this ARC from NetGalley for my honest review.

A sweet story of finding love when you least expect it. Travel writer Katie journeys to Scotland for work and finds herself drawn to a local, his family, and the larger community. I enjoyed it, but I did feel like it was missing something and that the tension between the main characters could have been stronger.

Read if you like: Scottish accents, slow burns, historical reenactment, non-spicy books

Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for providing me with a copy of the book.

IT was a cute quick read. I appreciated the author adding authentic descriptions of Scotland as well as the cultural differences. I also really enjoyed not only the main characters but some of the supporting characters as well. Graham and Katie were adorable and angsty and flirting. Scottish romance might be my new niche trope. one slight criticism is that i felt like the longing and miscommunications went on a tiny bit too long. the book could have had a few chapters less in the middle.

4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️



✨ 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!