To put it simply: Some Like It Scot stole my heart.

This book has all the charm of a classic rom-com but layers it with an unexpected depth that took me completely by surprise. Think Leap Year meets The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. This book has grief, heart, found family, and a brooding Scottish man who’s been through more than he lets on.

It’s tender. It’s hilarious. It’s healing. And it’s the perfect cozy romance read!

Summary - Spoiler free

Katie Campbell is a travel writer known online as “Miss Adventure,” mostly thanks to her charming ability to turn every misstep, accident, and wrong turn into comedic gold. Her readers adore her for it. But behind her humor is someone still healing from the loss of her sister-a wound that fractured her family and left her wandering the world, still searching for what “home” even means.

Enter: Craighill House.

Katie is sent to this Scottish estate-turned-Edwardian-experience for a three-week writing assignment. What starts as a quirky immersion into corsets and candlelit dinners quickly turns into something far more meaningful when she quite literally crashes into Graeme-her grumpy, brooding, and surprisingly softhearted counterpart.

Their first encounter? Not great.
The slow-burn banter that follows? Perfection!

The Characters

Katie is the kind of main character you instantly root for. Her humor is a shield, her grief is quietly ever-present, and her longing for connection is deeply relatable. She's smart, self-deprecating, and always trying to put others first, even when she’s falling apart herself. I felt for her in every way.

Graeme is a standout. He’s raising his orphaned nephew while trying to keep the family legacy afloat. He’s quiet and emotionally closed off, but not in a flat or overdone way-he’s simply real. He’s seen loss. He’s afraid to open up. But once he does? He will make you melt.

Lachlan, Graeme’s nephew, deserves his own book. His story broke my heart in the most beautiful way, and the relationship that builds between him and Katie had me misty-eyed more than once. This is the kind of found family dynamic that makes a book unforgettable.

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My Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 stars

This book is warm and witty and full of moments that sneak up on you emotionally. It’s slow, but purposefully so. You’re not rushing toward a dramatic twist-you’re soaking in every little interaction that builds trust, love, and belonging.

I laughed. A lot.
I cried, unexpectedly.
And by the end, I felt like I’d taken a deep breath after holding it in too long.

Some Like It Scot doesn't rely on spice or spectacle. There’s no over-the-top drama. Just heartfelt, sometimes messy, always honest storytelling. It’s a rare kind of romantic comedy that balances lighthearted banter with real emotional weight—and does it beautifully!

And the puns? Chef’s kiss. Katie’s chaotic charm + Edwardian role play + Scottish countryside = the coziest reading experience!

Final Thoughts

This book was exactly what I needed. A little balm after being emotionally destroyed by Sunrise on the Reaping. It’s completely clean (no spice, no language), but still deeply romantic and emotionally satisfying. If you love grumpy/sunshine dynamics, slow burn romance, stories about grief and healing, or just want a comforting, wholesome read that still feels real please pick this up!

I’m still thinking about these characters, still smiling about the ending, and already planning a reread! Some Like It Scot is the kind of book that nestles into your heart and stays there.

If you like:
👗 Edwardian immersion
🏡 Found family
💔 Grief, healing, and hope
🇬🇧 A broody Scottish love interest to swoon over

Some Like It Scot is the book for you!

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This was the perfect breath of fresh air after the emotional devastation of Sunrise on the Reaping. Where that book broke me down, Some Like It Scot gently put the pieces back together. It’s a clean romance-no spice, no swearing, and still every bit as romantic and satisfying as the most dramatic slow burns.

This book reminded me that joy doesn’t always come in big, loud declarations. Sometimes it’s found in little moments-a shared joke, a cup of tea, the safe warmth of being understood.