I was hoping for way more romance in this story, but what it was lacking in terms of love, it really excelled in terms of the setting.

This book is: Grumpy vs Sunshine, Small town vs Big City, forced proximity and very thing I love about romance. I was lucky enough to not only be send the ebook but the audio as well and let me tell you neither of them disappointed. I will say this is a great funny romance that would be fantastic as a beach read.

The cover was what attracted me in the first place and the book did not disappoint! The title of the book is very fitting for the story and I am excited to check out more of the author’s work/backlist! What a treat!

This is advertised as a romance, but the romance doesn’t really kick in until very close to the end so don’t go into this if you are looking for an all consuming romance. The focus of this however is very much on Cat, our heroine and her character development. She’s an influencer who has made her whole living online, until one day she makes a bad deal and is thrown under the bus. She becomes shunned by the online community and decides to lay low and go work with her uncle at a small national park. But what she doesn’t know is that the park is relying on her to find a way to keep it open. Overall, this was an engaging enough read. Nothing that massively stood out but still enjoyable. I did like the message it had about social media and the importance of not forgetting to live your life. I gave this 3 stars.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

Cat Cranwell is a social media influencer with millions of fans, but when an app deal fails, she loses followers and is rejected by the social media influencer community. She accepts an offer from her uncle Terry to work at a tiny national park in Montana. It's not what she had in mind. She isn't going to be living the high life. She isn't prepared for elements that may be despite her coat's built-in heating system, or how much she will love her time there. She also had no idea that she was recruited to help save the park. The rugged, gorgeous ranger Zaiah Hudson is not a lover of social media. Famous for a Living leans more towards women's fiction than romance. There is romance although Cat is not asked out on a date until about halfway through the book. t
This books was about her realising that there is more to life than being glued to her phone. She discovers a sense of purpose while also having fun. There is romance, but it comes so late in the book. But I liked how the romance developed gradually. As the saying goes, opposites attract. There is no insta love in this novel, which I appreciate.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book. It was fun and fresh and I really liked the characters.

There were some laugh out loud moments, I really enjoyed and closed door romance that I prefer in books.
I read the ebook and the audiobook also , I really enjoyed the narrator, I definitely recommend.

I loved reading about all the adventures and activities the team do together in the National Park and the friendships that are formed. It's written in such a way that really makes you want to be part of the community and visit those exact places. From hiking up a scenic mountain to jumping into a frozen lake, visiting the charming Honeypot cafe, and simply hanging out in the cabins, it all sounds wonderful!

I loved the way Cat and Zaiah meet and how that storyline develops over time. It doesn't feel forced or unrealistic and seems a genuine way that two people of such different backgrounds would meet and begin to know each other. Despite their differences I hoped they would end up together, they had great chemistry!

Lots of great supporting characters in this book too. Mina and Serena were my favourites. Mina was the perfect friendly housemate, always looking out for Cat and helping her to have fun in new ways without social media being on her mind. It was great seeing how Cat supported Minas creative business and helped her get it off the ground, purely out of friendship. I really liked Serena and how she seems a demanding city girl heiress at first but really is a genuine friend looking out for Cat in every way. Serenas career development was really fitting too, and was a good addition to the story.

Overall a perfect cozy romance novel with a solid message about connecting with others and spending less time on social media. Would recommend to readers who enjoy an easy to read Rom-com that flows and keeps you engaged.

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

After a disastrous brand deal, social media influencer Cat Cranwell finds herself cancelled with no plan B. So she accepts Uncle Terry's invitation to work at a national park in the wilds of Montana.

A sweet read that also acts as a cautionary tale about living your life on social media. Cat is pretty addicted to her online life, and much of the book shows her character growth as she makes friends and finds a life outside of the internet, while helping the park find a social media presence.

A quick read, not quite a romance, though there are bits of that sprinkled in. Zaiah is an intriguing character, and I liked how he is steady and supportive, with a passion for his work. And Uncle Terry is so sweet.

This wasn't the easiest read for me, as I personally didn't find the main character all that likable. She was pretty superficial, which I do realize was the point, but it made it harder for me to become invested in her story. Especially as the story is told in first person from Cat's perspective.

A fun quick read, with colorful characters in a beautiful mountain setting, good growth and a reminder to live life in reality.

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

This book has been out for a bit! I needed to send in my review and I just haven’t! Thank you to netgalley.
This book was published at the start of summer. Great timing according to me.
I have a good time reading about their relationship. I liked the banter and the dialogue. It was a great read and will be a good read for the summer!

Famous For a Living by Melissa Ferguson is a wonderful women’s fiction novel. The idea for the book hooked me from the start. The characters themselves were intriguing in their idiosyncrasies. I love this author’s writing and this book is no exception. Beyond the sweet romance and funny scenarios, this book has a really important message for today’s social media obsessed society. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

Cat Cranwell is a very popular influencer, who on her 30th birthday is launching a company with a friend. It does not go to plan and she goes in naively and is accused of Financial crimes and her business partner is in the wind. Her entire lively hood has gone up in flames, and a friend of hers suggests she lay low and go work for her uncle. Her Uncle is a park ranger at a National Park in Montana, and offers her a job to set up and run the Parks social media accounts. When she arrives Zaiah, the other park ranger is waiting for her at the airport and from the get go They get off on the wrong foot. She is very ill prepared for living in the isolated winter setting but she is determined to fit in. As time passes Zaiah may warm up to her, and she may learn life is worth living in the moment and not online.

This one gave me It Happened One Summer vibes. The cast of characters were so likeable they all genuinely made me smile. The setting was stunning, the mountains, the hot springs, nature, and everything in between. The journey the 2 love interest went on was so well paced, it felt so believable and natural. This was a fantastic read.

This was my first read by Melissa Ferguson and I’m looking forward to reading her other books.

I enjoyed both settings in this book and the secondary characters were all amazing!! I feel like they really made everything click into place. The female main character had so much growth as she experienced life and the story overall was interesting and heartwarming. Highly recommend!

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed on my own.

4⭐️

Thanks so much Netgalley for the advanced reader copy of Famous for a Living!

This book was absolutely adorable.
If you didn’t already know, I’m a sucker for the “city girl goes to small town” trope, and this book did it really well. The fmc was really likeable, and I absolutely LOVED the mmc. I was definitely crushing on him by the end of the book.

Not only was the romance great, but the side characters were incredibly loveable and made the story that much better.

Overall, Famous for a Living is such a cute winter romance that I would definitely recommend.

I receiveI this ARC thanks to Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I wished I saved this book with the cabin. It is a feel good, relaxing read that I needed right now.

Great beach read

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This was a sweet book and I enjoyed reading about the main character Cat. Cat works as a social media influencer and loses everything when a manager convinces her to sign a bad contract that makes it look like she's selling her followers personal data. She moved to Montana where her Uncle is a park ranger in a national park. She rediscovers who she is apart from social media and there's a little romance. It is definitely a SUPER slow burn with the romance portion as they don't even go on a date until like 80 percent in.
Overall a cute one though and is recommend!

Cute and quick read. Perfect story for those days when you need something sweet to wash away thw bitterness of real life.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson--FICTION, Thomas Nelson, and NetGalley for providing an eARC for a honest review.

What a fun book! I live in Montana, so the National park setting for this book was perfect for me. I loved how the main character took herself from her life of luxury to the backwoods of Montana and became a different person, or rather she found who she was meant to be. If you love an enemies to lovers trope, this is the book for you!

A cute, clean romance about a mega-famous social media influencer who discovers that there's a wonderful world waiting for her outside of her phone.

This reads JUST like a Hallmark movie. Fun, light, not too deep. It follows the established conventions of the genre. It's what you expect from a clean contemporary romance published by a Christian house, but it's cute! I wouldn't stereotype it as a piece of cardboard or something to roll your eyes at—even though we're all tempted, aren't we? This is a mood read. When you're in the mood for this type of book, then this is the book you pick!

The strength of this book is in the colorful cast of characters. I don't want to spoil it, but Melissa Ferguson does a great job of mixing together distinctive characters who stay consistent throughout the book and who create sparks (good and bad) when they're thrown together.

Our main character, Cat, is a social media influencer based in NYC. It's her job to act as a walking billboard for brands and influence people to buy stuff. But SHE'S the one who has been influenced by the pressures of living a public life online. She knows she has an unhealthy relationship with her phone and (as a result) herself. Because she's under so much pressure to DO and BE, she makes a bad decision that gets her canceled.

So, she escapes to the boonies of Montana where her only living relative, Uncle Terry, gives her a job as social media manager for the tiny national park he works for as a ranger. So, glitzy NYC glamour girl gets dropped in small-town middle of nowhere against her will. Hallmark!!!! Of course, there is a hunky and sensitive park ranger looking for commitment. Hallmark!!!! And she comes to appreciate "real living" and the wonders of nature. Hallmark!!! Seriously, if you love Hallmark, this book is for you.

The romance is clean but not completely sterile. I'd feel comfortable giving it to a mature teenager.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Synopsis: “This. This is what I do. I’m Cat Cranwell. Half owner of the platform about to take the world by storm. And famous for a living.” As an renowned influencer, Cat Cranwell has it made. She lives the high life in New York with all the perks of being popular on social media. But when all her fame is tainted with a bad deal, Cat finds herself feeling depressed, lost, and hopeless. Given the opportunity to get away, Cat takes up residence in Montana with her park ranger uncle and his crew, including a young handsome, yet broody, man who doesn’t approve of Cat’s lifestyle. But maybe there’s some validity to his criticism. Cat begins to ponder if maybe there are things greater than being famous for a living.

Analysis: Famous for a Living is a short, sweet story that makes for a quick, easy read. It has cozy, getaway vibes (almost like a summer camp) and excellent supporting characters. Cat was a little difficult to swallow and has a very typical influencer personality especially at the beginning. But she does grow and change while still being true to herself. I also loved Cat’s love interest! The romance was underplayed until the very end, but I loved how it turned out! I think the big thing to know going into this book is that while it’s marketed as a romcom, it didn’t necessarily read as a romcom. Yes, there’s fun and humor, but there are deeper themes and messages that I think are so important today. If you’re looking for a refreshing take on some clean, summer fiction, this is a great book for you!
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