This book was a miss for me. I loved the concept – a New York influencer gets in trouble with an app partnership and she’s basically cancelled and flees to a small national park in Montana, run by her uncle, to get away from the scandal, where she falls for a guy that’s as far removed from social media as possible. I honestly have such a fascination with influencer culture – like the operational aspects of it – that I really had high hopes for this book. But unfortunately, it fell flat.
I would have loved more background on Cat’s life as an influencer, and also on the scandal that caused her to leave town. We also don’t really get any background for her close relationship with her uncle in Montana, nor does it actually seem like such a close relationship.
I didn’t really love the way it was written, to be honest. It feels very stream of consciousness and like the reader is in Cat’s head. Which if you like that style of writing, you would probably like this book better. But it felt like we didn’t get a lot about the events that were happening, just Cat’s thoughts.
This book was a slow burn in the sense that we don’t really start to understand things until closer to the end – such as why Zaiah hates Cat so much to start with. To me, for most of the book, it seemed ridiculous that he hated her just for being from NYC, when she was clearly trying her best to make the most of the situation that was so different from her regular life. Another example is that we know Cat needs to help attract more visitors to the park, but we don’t get a lot of details on how she’s doing that.
The best part of the book was definitely Mina and Serena. I really enjoyed both of their characters.
I think this book is more of a cautionary tale about what happens when you get too caught up in social media and being attached to your phone. It’s a good lesson for everyone to stop and think about from time to time.

Read if you like:
✈️ The Tourist Attraction
📱Lessons on Media Consumption
🏘️ Small Town Settings
🧔🏻‍♂️ Small town MMC
💃🏼 Big City FMC
♥️ Romance

This book truly is about Cat learning what is truly important in life as she is in a small town setting after a mess up with her influencer status on social media that results in a huge loss of followers.

When this happens it kicks off our plot for her to end up in a small town working there to truly start to learn what is important in life.

While then there is a love interest and romance plot between Cat and Zaiah truly this isn’t the forefront of the book and more of a women’s fiction.

Thank you to the publisher for my ARC of this one in exchange for my review!

This is the first Melissa Ferguson book that have read and I must admit that I enjoyed it, I wouldn't class it as a romance, it is more than that, it is one girl learning what is important in life, the author has tackled a subject that is very relevant and of the time.
Cat Cranwell loves New York, she loves the hustle and bustle, she loves her life as an influencer, big companies pay her big bucks to showcase their products to her millions of followers, she lives a film star lifestyle in a beautiful apartment until............. her world crumbles, a deal goes badly wrong and Cat is blamed, big companies and even small ones don't want to be associated with her anymore, her followers, apart from a few stoic ones, drop her. Cat is thrown a lifeline by her only living relative, her Uncle Tony. Uncle Tony is a Park Ranger and along with his small, but dedicated, team, runs Kennary National Park in Montana, he hires Cat to turn the parks fortunes, to use her media skills to attract customers and prevent Kennary being absorbed by Glacier National Park.
The love interest is ruggedly handsome, outdoor loving Zaiah Hudson, her uncle's second in command, but it is a slow burner, he teaches Cat to appreciate the beauty of Montana but he can't keep her away from her phone. Zaiah is attracted to Cat but he has his own deep reasons for not liking what she does.
This story will ring alarm bells with many people, people who constantly check how many followers they have gained, how many likes they have obtained, people who can't sit through a meal without having one last scroll through their media account, people who can't miss an opportunity for a selfie.
A well written , enjoyable story. I received a free copy of this book and my review is voluntary.

This book delivered on all my expectations. Reinventing yourself? Epic best friend? Check. Handsome bearded man? Check. Found family? Check. Laugh out loud moments? Check. I could go on, but I digress. The story was full of heart. I smiled through the majority of it. And bonus points to the author because now I know never to get too close to a Moose! The author did a fantastic job showing the MC’s growth in an organic way. Nothing felt forced or rushed. And that epilogue was the cherry on top! I love when we get a glimpse into the future that is done well and adds more depth to the story. Can’t wait to see what Melissa Ferguson published next!

This was a really good book about an influencer realizing what is truly meant for her in life with a touch of romance and a dash of comedy and a helluva lot of good people with hearts of gold.

Total opposites, it isn't hard to believe that Cat and Zaiah keep finding differences in their opinions. He's an off the grid kind of guy, and she Instagrams every moment of her life. After getting in a bit of trouble in the spotlight, Cat heads to her uncle's park and uses her social media knowledge to try to help the park. Her and Zaiah are also slowly falling in love--this was a very slow burn, like a "holy crap, can they please at least flirt a little bit" type of slow burn. The romance was definitely on the backburner as I think Cat's journey of self-discovery took the driver's seat most of the time... But the whole vegan chili was damn cute. The romance was in the little things like how Zaiah always knew what Cat needed and was always there for her. Adorable.

And the side characters were chef's kiss. I really loved how they all had a family-like bond towards the end.

I enjoyed this one. It was a cute, wholesome read. I recommend!

I enjoyed “Famous for a Living”. It seems pertinent in today’s society. Cat is an influencer who through no fault of her own has to leave New York and her lavish lifestyle to go to Montana in the middle of winter. She’s a bit out of place in Kannery National Park. Her uncle has hired her to help increase the attendance at the park. Since social media is her life, she quickly gets people following the Park’s website. Zaiah who also works at the park becomes close to Cat. He talked about his former girlfriend who wanted to become an influencer and also became addicted to social media. Unfortunately her addiction changed her life and as people’s lives. Cat realizes she is also addicted to social media and knows it is time to change. Throughput the book, Cat is discovering what and who are important to her.

Melissa Ferguson writes yet another sweet romance with this lovable book. The FMC is an easy-to-love and get on board with type character. You want to root for her the whole time. She needs space to figure things out and the wide open place where her uncle works just happens to fit right. Enter Zaiah. He had a sweet personality, but I just felt the characters's chemistry was lacking. This book read more like fiction with a small romance subplot and I wish there had been more romance woven throughout. Love the characters- just want more romance and pining.

Thank you to libro.fm and Thomas Nelson Publishing for my advanced listeners copy and to NetGalley for my advanced e-readers edition!

Cat Crandall is loved by millions as she displays her life on social media for all to see. But when an app partnership goes extremely wrong, she finds herself shunned from the community and losing followers by the day. When her Uncle Terry invites her to the small Kannery National Park in Montana to get out of the city, she accepts.

I thought this was a cute story. I would not classify this as a romance, maybe women's fiction? We mainly follow Cat as she settles in with her new life in Montana. I enjoyed watching her grow, learning to live a little outside the spotlight and find herself. She had a great relationship with her uncle, which I loved. As things settle down for Cat and she can return home, there is a blossom of a romance between her and Zaiah Hudson, who works for her uncle and thinks social media is the problem with the world today.

I enjoyed the characters, it was engaging and a quick listen. If you are looking for something light-hearted and fun, look no further and pick this one up.

This was a very slow burn for me. The story finally began to interest me after Cat made it to Montana and encountered Zaiah, the bearded mountain man. I was all in after that.
The main message really resonated with me about getting one’s face out of your decide and live in the real world around you, not the fake digital world of notifications, comments, and photo shopped pics.
Zaiah also learns technology doesn’t have to be verboten, if used properly and in very small doses.
The digital age is addictive and I know has altered my neurons. But like Cat finally realizes, it’s people and the real world who matter, not the perfected, curated content of a non existent world.

The cover and description sounded so promising but this one did not work for me.
Cat is a famous influencer on Instagram and when her partnership goes very wrong she needs to look for other options to pay her bills. Her uncle, who is working in a national park, is reaching out to her and asking for her social media advice. So far everything sounds very intriguing and the story gave me The Simple Wild vibes but there is not much more to it sadly.
I found Cat so annoying and superficial. Only fixated on looks and numbers. I mean it kind of is the purpose of the character but I don't see any growth in her character to be honest. I really enjoyed the people around Cat though. Her new-found friends and her uncle were very loveable and we got some funny and wholesome moments. The romance on the other hand was completely off for me. There is no banter, no tension, no build-up, no romantic moments.
The premise was so so good and this book has so much potential but it's a romcom which is lacking so much of the romance. I was missing some crucial character development and the spark between the female and male main character. I really wanted to like this book but it was not for me.

Thank you to Melissa Ferguson, Thomas Nelson Publishing and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

2 stars

So this was women's fiction with romance, which is great, but I was expecting something different... a little bit more romance focus. Instead, we got our heroine "growing up" and becoming a better person, which is also fine but not what I was expecting.
The plot was okay semi entertaining, yet it didn't hook me.
The characters felt underdeveloped, which was sad because some had a lot of potential.
Overall, I know some people will love this one, but it was just not for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Cat Cranwell is one of the biggest social media celebrities out there until a rushed decision for a joint venture lands her in the spot of the most hated woman and at risk of going to jail. To get her mind off it and some distance from the worst of it, her best friend sends her off to work with Cat's uncle in a tiny national park in the middle of Montana. She's in for a very drastic reality check that makes her look back on her life and decide what she wants her future to look like.
I love how this book mixes both a solid message about social media abuse and the best parts of a romance. You get to experience Cat going from her lowest point and doubting if she even has any worth as a person to her realizing that what strangers think on social media isn't as important as finding and being true to yourself. The fact that it also includes a slow-burn romance with a perfect guy who lets her do that exploration while being incredibly supportive is a delicious cherry on top.
It also has a ton of small-town charm and adorably quirky characters to round out Cat's character growth as she makes connections with the real people around her. Cat hanging out with the park rangers and interns and getting to live an unconnected life as she discovers a new way to live and love made for a fantastic read that was fun from beginning to end.


Very happy thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson-Fiction for the great read!

Rating: ⭐⭐💫 (2.5)

I loved Meet Me in the Margins, but this one did not live up to my expectations. From the very beginning I just didn't vibe with the writing. There were so many descriptions and details, and I struggled to connect and get invested because of that. I do enjoy women's fiction, so I really don't even mind that the romance wasn't a huge focus. It really just came down to the writing style. I'm sure there are others who will like this, but unfortunately it didn't work for me.

Cat Cantrell is a social media influencer. She's entitled, spoiled and kind of annoying. She gets involved with a crooked guy and ends up getting blacklisted. She moves to Montana to help her Uncle Terry run social media for the Kannery National park. She gets to know the townspeople and a certain park ranger, Zaiah Smith. The ending of the books totally redeemed Cat being annoying. Good info about being addicted to technology.

At first the storyline was a little off putting to me but once I gave it a go I was pleased with it. I felt like the romance could have been stronger. The will they won’t they chemistry was there but we didn’t get enough romance with it.
Cute, enjoyable and lighthearted.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me a copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

I loved Meet Me in the Margins and was super super excited to be approved of another book by her.

I was a little worried this book might be a bit preachy about social media and being addicted to your phone, but that wasn't really the vibe I got. Cat was really honest and vulnerable about why she loved social media and how she got her start as an influencer. I thought the book made you think more.

I do want to say this was a lot more of a women's fiction, where our heroine learns more about herself and has a good character arc. I would have loved a bit more romance and relationship development with Cat and Zaiah.

I would rate this as a solid 3.5 stars.

I thought this was really sweet! Cat is a full time influencer who got mixed up in a bad situation, leaving her outs in the social media world. Her uncle then swoops in and offers her a job at a National Park in Montana as a social media strategist. The themes were relatable and the friendships were fun. I enjoyed Zaiah the most (because he’s sooo the opposite of everything Cat is) and the ending was speedy but cute. I think if you’re looking for a fun, quick romance read that has a small town vibe, this is for you!

I think that Melissa is a fun author! The way she made Cat have *words in her head* made it fun to understand. 100%, Cat’s best friend was my favorite character in this book because every-time she spoke I LOL’d.

I felt like the reason Zaiah was holding Cat at arms length was petty & didn’t seem realistic. I also felt like it wrapped up rather quickly than I would I liked.

This is a good clean book! No swearing or bedroom action, just a few kisses!

Favorite quote:
“Funnily enough, I realize I can go without my phone, but I draw the line at lipstick.”

Thank you to @thomasnelson and @netgalley for the complimentary ebook in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely our own.

4/5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It was a good mix of humor, mystery, enemies to lovers and a great list of side characters!

Cat bothered me for the first part of the book but she slowly grew on me as she evolved as a character. She is a social media influencer that has something unfortunate happen with a brand deal (there isn't much detail about this). Her uncle lives near Kannery National Park and works there and offers Cat to come work as their social media employee to promote the National Park and to help her get back on her feet. Zaiah, the handsome ranger thinks social media is the problem with the world which brings some great banter between Cat and Zaiah. I loved seeing their relationship unfold and the ending was great!

I loved the unique characters, the setting and this book was fast paced.

I lost interest pretty quickly. It had all the pieces of things I usually like, social media, small town, rugged grump… but I ultimately did not look forward to reading and gave up pretty early.