People’s accents have fascinated me for as long as I can remember. As one of those “odd duck” kids, I’d mimic different accents—usually well enough not to offend the owner of said accent. I was pretty decent at imitating international cricket commentators, actors from my favourite British TV shows, and (during one interesting phase of my youth, which my little brother still shudders to recall) any of The Beatles.
I also grew up hearing wild stories about my ancestors, loving the connections our family had with infamous individuals like bushranger Steve Hart from the Ned Kelly Gang and whispers of a link to someone involved in The Great Train Robbery.
My favourite, though, is the tale of an Irish ancestor who sold some family livestock, pocketed the earnings, and bought himself a one-way ticket to Australia instead of returning the funds to his family.
What a paragon of respectability and honour.
Understandably, I’ve always had a deep fascination for Ireland and Scotland, so when I saw Pepper Basham’s latest novel, I knew I needed to indulge my love for all things Scottish—and dove right in.
Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham is a fabulous, fun Christian romance between American travel writer Katie and a curmudgeonly Scotsman named Graeme.
As always, Ms Basham’s words transported me. Whether Katie explored hidden fishing spots in the picturesque Scottish Highlands or dodged a rogue cyclist on the Isle of Mull, vivid scenes sprang from the pages and captivated me.
I loved learning more about Katie and Graeme, particularly their faith journeys. God was an integral part of their lives, and I appreciated how naturally their faith was woven into the story. And the Scottishisms? They were phenomenal! As an Aussie, I’m all for a good turn of phrase, so I grinned at words like dunderheided, numpty, and scunnered. Makes me want to write a story riddled with Aussieisms.
Have you read any of Pepper Basham’s romances? (If not, check out my reviews for some of her other books here.) Let me know your favourites in the comments below!
Until next time,
