Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham

 
First line:  I'd love to say I became famous because of my excellent writing skills.

Setting:  Isle of Mull, Scotland

The plot:  Katie Campbell is a popular travel writer known for her misadventures. Everywhere she goes something goes wrong. But she somehow always manages to turn it into something humorous and positive. But while she's happy traveling the world, there's something she's missing:  Home.  "Sometimes it's a place. Sometimes it's a person. Sometimes it's both."  So when Katie meets Graeme MacKerrow, and the tall Scot not only rescues her more than once, but makes her feel seen, she starts to wonder if she's finally found it. But she's afraid...of falling, of failing, of not being enough. And of Graeme not loving her back.

Favorite quote:  "Love is always an act of faith because we cannae see the future...But love gives you the strength to leap, and faith gives you the vision to believe that the one you love will be on the other side to catch you."

My thoughts:  I love this book! More than a simple lighthearted romance, this is an engaging novel about finding family, finding home, taking chances and believing in oneself. Basham truly knows how to craft a story with layers and humor, depth, hope, faith and love. And her characters are so delightful. I loved Katie and Graeme and their journey. And I loved the picturesque setting. This book made me want to travel to the Isle of Mull. (And maybe meet my own handome Scot.) I found it captivating. And the ending made me smile. 

My rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Happy Reading!

36 comments:

  1. First, I love the title! And I also love when authors add extra emotional layers to a romance. I would read this!

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    1. I loved it, so of course I think everyone should read it, too. ;D

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  2. That's a wonderful - and true! - quote.

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  3. I love when a romance elevates with deeper themes. Sounds like a winner!

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  4. I'm so glad you loved this one! I really enjoyed it too! Pepper Basham writes some of the best romances. :D

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    1. She really does! And I think it's because of you that I first started reading her books. So thanks. :D

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  5. I keep meaning to give Basham a try and just haven't yet. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. It sounds fun!

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    1. Basham has written several books I really loved: Loyally, Luke, The Mistletoe Countess, Authentically, Izzy, and this one. :D

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  6. Love it.
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  7. Wasn't it so much fun!? I loved it. Great review.

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  8. This sounds delightful and I love the setting of Scotland! I'm adding to my TBR! :)

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    1. It's one of those heartwarming books that gives you all the feels. :D

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  9. Scotland must be 'the' place at the moment as I'm seeing so many contemporary romances set there.

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    1. It is a very popular setting in romance books lately. Which I don't mind. I love Scotland. I've been there once and really wish I could go back again someday and stay longer. :D

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  10. Glad you enjoyed this one so much. And I just love seeing first lines from a book!

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    1. I try to write down some of my favs...I should do a post with them sometime.

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  11. This sounds really fun, Lark. I have it on my TBR, but need to move it up my mountain. Great review.

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    1. I hope you get a chance to read it...and that you end up loving it, too. :D

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  12. Well, you just sold me! Adding it to my TBR list, and checking to see if the library has it.

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  13. That's a fun title, cover, and plot. And seeing that it's five stars...I'll definitely adding this to my list.

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    1. It's one of those books that just made me smile.

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  14. This looks so fun! Love the title, the first line and the Scottish setting. Adding to my TBR!

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  15. I hope he wears a kilt too like on the cover. 3 cheers for the Scottish setting & guy!

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    1. There are some Scottish games he participates in where kilts are worn. ;D

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  16. This does sound like fun! I'm always up for a Scottish adventure, armchair or otherwise.

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    1. Me, too! Scotland is one of my most favorite places. :D

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  17. This sounds wonderful! Traveling to Scotland is a dream of mine -- but meanwhile I always love reading books set there!

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    1. Scotland is amazing! I've been there once but would really love to go back someday and see even more of it.

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