Some Like It Scot + Giveaway

An American travel writer who has never found a place to belong and a reclusive Scot with a surprising secret find a shocking connection when she enters a Highlands manor house that has been turned into a three-week long Edwardian experience.

Katie Campbell has traveled her entire life. As the daughter of an army chaplain, changing homes–or even countries–was commonplace, so when her wild childhood storytelling turned into a lucrative career as a travel writer, she thought she’d found her perfect match. But as she’s nearly thirty with no real place to settle down, she’s starting to wonder where “home” actually is. Her own family hadn’t felt like home since her sister’s death left them all limping through life.

When a lengthy project in Scotland promises to not only give her travel fodder for months but also a shot at a coveted editing position, she accepts and is sent to spend three weeks in the newly created Craighill House, a Scottish home redesigned to offer guests an Edwardian experience. But her entrance to Craighill introduces her to a quirky group of characters and a surly Scot who is helping refurbish the magnificent woodwork of the estate house.

As Katie attempts to live “Edwardian,” she learns that all that glitters does not a comfortable lifestyle make . . . and surly Scots may turn out to be dashing and creative uncles raising their orphaned nephews. When a few escapades from the Downton era lead Katie on hunts for mermaids and dragons or to a fireside chat with a family who has grown stronger through tragedy, Katie begins to wonder if “home” looks a whole lot like rolling green hills, magnificent braighs, and a few extra “ayes” thrown in for good measure. But can her world-traveling lifestyle fit in with a Scot whose heart is double-knotted to home?

My Review:

First off, kudos to narrators Joshua Manning and Stina Nielsen for their stellar performances. This story is magnificent all on its own but it rises to a whole other level as an audio book. They convey all the drama and humour with the kind of feeling that leads me to believe they enjoyed the story as much as I did and that increased my ‘reading’ pleasure all the more.

So, what can I say about this story other than it’s sheer brilliance in every way. Humour. Faith. Emotional depth. Quirky characters. All woven together into an incredible love story that had me laughing one moment and close to tears the next.

And, much like Katie, I was in a constant state of ‘human combustion of emotion’ because of a certain amount of ‘hot Scotness or Scot hotness.’ Their meet-cute is hysterically appropriate for a Pepper Basham rom/com. Especially since Katie has a unique radar for trouble no matter what country she’s currently traveling through.

Her ‘surly Scot’ is classically brooding though a tender heart beats beneath that brawny, gruff exterior. Personalities clash even as sparks fly and I happily settled in for what I knew would be an exceptional read.

Discovering emotional depth in the midst of riotous bedlam was an extra bonus. Our hero and heroine have suffered similar loss, though they’ve dealt with it in different ways. Basham compassionately tackles the power grief holds – to draw people closer or push them apart. And the hope that comes from finding your place in an accepting community.

‘Some Like it Scot’ is a definite must read (or listen) for discerning romance readers who enjoy savouring every last drop of deliciousness in a profound love story.

My thanks to Thomas Nelson, Zondervan Fiction Audio and Net Galley for providing me with an audio edition of this book.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a print or ebook copy. Winner’s choice.

US – available in print or ebook — winner’s choice

Canada – available in print or ebook or audible (if available) — winner’s choice

International – ebook copy if you have a US Kindle account.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Some Like it Scot,  leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday April 5 2025.

27 thoughts on “Some Like It Scot + Giveaway”

  1. I got Some Like It Scot for review. I LOVED it. Pepper is so good at writing poignant stories with humor and depth. I Agree with you, it’s sheer brilliance in every way. I just went back and read my review and I’m laughing again. I’m on Pepper’s review team and when she asked for favorite lines, we got a chance to read what everyone else enjoyed. More laughing, I can never have enough of that. 5 mega stars 🙂

    I guess the freezing rain has moved on, sure hope so. Have a great Monday!

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    1. Her books are worthy of rereads for sure. I don’t know how she does it but I’m glad she does! And yes, no more freezing rain. Lots of power outages over the weekend but thankfully not in my neighbourhood. Temps are rising so looks like I may be able to get in a walk to the library this afternoon once the ice melts off the sidewalks…and my driveway. I could skate on it right now. Happy Reading, Tracey!

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  4. Greatly appreciate your review on SOME LIKE IT SCOT. This book was already on my TBR list, but now it’s zipped it’s way to the top after reading your review. I knew it was going to be a fabulous read just because of who the author was, but knowing it touches one on so many levels sounds like it’s going to make it quite the magnificent read.

    Thank you for the wonderful chance of winning a copy to help this reader’s desire on this must read book!

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  5. The title alone has made me want to read this book since I first heard about it 🙂 I’m so glad to hear your high praise for it, Kav. Makes me sure I want to read it now. Count me in! 🙂

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  11. Whoohooo…..Pepper Basham!! She knows how to write a story, doesn’t she? Looking forward to this one, thanks for the chance to win it 😊

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  12. The cover and description make this book seem like it will be fun to read. Since it’s by Pepper Basham, I can almost guarantee it will be. I always enjoy her books.

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