I enjoyed reading Some Like it Scot, a delightful romantic comedy set in Scotland. Katie is a jet-setting travel writer and podcaster from North Carolina who lands in Scotland for three weeks. She’s known for her hilarious misadventures and for finding herself in ridiculous situations. Her latest adventure on the Isle of Mull is an opportunity to immerse herself in an Edwardian Experience with Downton Abbey vibes. Katie has Scottish ancestry, courtesy of her late grandfather, and she’s fascinated by Scottish culture.
Graeme is a down-to-earth Scotsman and a talented woodworker. His family is close knit, and he cares for his late twin sister’s young son. Graeme guards his heart after being burned by his ex-fiance who left him to pursue her career goals.
Graeme’s family recently purchased their ancestral Scottish family estate that was sold a century earlier. The upkeep of the property is expensive, and they rent out their grand home for six months to an eccentric English couple who want to create an Edwardian Experience vacation destination.
The meet cute between Katie and Graeme is hilarious. They are from different worlds and Katie isn’t staying in Scotland. Or anywhere. Her work life is like one long vacation and she’s careful to avoid getting close to people or putting down roots. She discovers she can’t outrun her emotional baggage from her childhood and family situation.
I loved the many LOL moments in the story that draw Katie and Graeme closer together. Their…
