Melissa Ferguson’s Famous for a Living delivers a delightful romantic comedy that blends humor, charm, and a touch of adventure. Cat Cranwell, a fallen social media superstar, relocates to the rugged wilderness of Kannery National Park, Montana, where she faces a stark contrast to her former glamorous life. This shift in setting, from the marble kitchens of Manhattan to the frosty expanses of Montana, is vividly portrayed, immersing readers in Cat's journey of self-discovery and resilience. The world-building is meticulous, capturing the beauty and challenges of park life and providing a refreshing backdrop for the story.

While the plot follows the familiar trajectory of many romance novels, with opposites attracting and personal growth at the forefront, it remains enjoyable due to Ferguson's engaging writing and character development. Cat’s transformation from a social media icon to someone who learns to appreciate the simpler, more authentic aspects of life is heartwarming and believable. Her interactions with Zaiah, the rugged park ranger, add a layer of tension and humor, making their eventual romance both predictable and satisfying. Despite its adherence to genre stereotypes, Famous for a Living is a fun, uplifting read that offers a perfect escape into a world where love and laughter triumph over adversity.

I was a bit sceptical at the beginning of this book, but soon became enthralled. Super sweet, super cute slow burn. Well worth the wait. And a nice lesson in checking ones social media/phone use without being too preachy.
Really liked this book ☺️

I really enjoyed this book, but not really for the reasons I expected to love it.

The plot of this book is more representative of the women's fiction genre rather than a romance. Yes, there was romance in the story, but it felt like it took a backseat to Cat learning what is really important in her life.

While it's full of wit and charm, I was disillusioned by the promise of romance in the book. Had I known going in that it would be more of a fiction work, I think my expectations would have changed and I would've enjoyed it more.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Such a fun read! I loved every character and every situation. It felt like a romcom movie, which is great because the pacing is perfect for it! The romance was so enjoyable, I loved it!

Unfortunately, this was not good. I didn’t make it very far and just couldn’t handle the writing. The dialogue was rough.

3*

Although I really liked the idea of this book, it took me a while to get into it. It took me way too long to notice the Instagram posts had dates and should be carefully read, which was almost impossible on my Kindle. However, about halfway through the book it was a captivating read and I really started enjoying the story. It's a little bit cheesy and could've easily been a Christmas Netflix movie, had it been set around Christmas time. I really enjoyed reading the 2nd half of the book.

unfortunately i couldn’t get around to read this book yet… i’ll write a review when i’m able to read this.

The book was an easy and quick read, but it left some to be desired. Didn't hook me very easily, but was a cute story by the end of it. Won't read again, but nothing was wrong with it and I'd recommend it if you want an easy summer read.

My main problem here was that I didn't like the main character. She was SO SHALLOW, every time she'd describe something l'd be like oh no here we go again. I was so tired of all the brands being mentioned from the second time it happened, and it kept happening many times after that.
I was kind of hoping this would be a cute read, but the writing kept boring me and I felt like not much was going on, especially in the romance department.

A cute and heartfelt romcom that deals with the effects of being an online influencer and the backlash that can come with it. I enjoyed the characters and the final outlook on life that came through the resolution. The romance aspect wasn't the main point of the story as much as finding peace with self and finding your place in life that is real and true without the perfection that tends to be displayed on social media. The first person single POV kept the story focused and allows the reader to pay attention to feelings as the plot progresses.

This book had an interesting concept but I felt the characters and their chemistry fell a bit flat. I didn't finish it due to these reasons.

I didn’t make it through this one unfortunately. The characters felt very surface level and it was hard to read the book when I didn’t like any of them.

This was a cute contemporary romance. Perhaps it wasn't wholly original, but the characters were fun. I liked Cat and while she was pretty superficial, there were moments where she showed more depth and this made her more endearing. I was intrigued by Zaiah. He's normally the sort of hero I like; rugged, a littler mysterious. But he didn't really jump out at me. I think he was overshadowed by Cat. Overall, I think this book was all right. Diehard rom com fans will most likely enjoy this book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

Famous for a Living is more women's fiction or chick-lit than it is romance. There is a romance, but Cat does not get asked out on a date until the 78% mark in the book. For me this was about her learning that there is more to life than being on your phone 24/7.

Famous for a Living held so much promise, the synopsis was great and hooked me. I wanted to love this story so much, the concept was so fun but the execution was just not great. The story and movement just felt really forced to me.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

What a fun little read! This was a clean little romance with the a beautiful national park backdrop. The author really did a great job with language that immersed you in that national park in Montana. I do wish that there maybe was just a little bit more romance. To me it felt like a lot buildup with their flirting, but once we actually got to them dating, it was kinda ripped away. But the ending was sweet, so it kinda made up for it.

Overall I enjoyed!

Famous for a Living was a solid 3 star (read average) read for me. A story of a woman whose life is turned upside down and is forced to leave her glamorous everyday life for an outdoorsy one for which she is ill suited. At the start Cat and Zaiah really don’t get along, he particularly does not seem to like her, as time goes on they get to know each other and we discover there is a reason Zaiah isn’t vibing and it’s more to do with Cat’s profession than her personality.

It was nice going on the journey with Cat of self discovery but this book was definitely light on the romance. The relationship between the main characters really only came into play in the second half of the book. From review I saw online it might be better to read a physical copy as it sounds like there are some instagram screen shots which would have added a nice touch. The eARC I read did not include any. I did enjoy this book but it was a little forgettable among so many books with these exact same themes.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this review copy in exchange for an honest opinion. Review has been posted on Amazon.

This book doesn’t really have romance at the forefront . I would put this under women’s fiction.

This book is what happens when you’re an Influencer, living the big life in the big city and loose everything.

This is the journey to finding yourself and starting over.

The premise is good but the execution not so good.

𝙱𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 - 𝙵𝚊𝚖𝚘𝚞𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊 𝙻𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚋𝚢 𝙼𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚜𝚊 𝙵𝚎𝚛𝚐𝚞𝚜𝚘𝚗

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

I would say this is more of a women’s fiction and the journey and reflection of Cat, than what I would consider a true romance.

Yes, there is romance. Though it doesn’t really make its appearance until the last 25% of the book.

Overall, this was a quick read, with a beautiful setting. It also does a great job showing the harm of social media addiction.

Thank you so much to @netgalley and @prhaudio for the ebook and audio copies.