Feel good romcom. Loved the writing, the descriptive details of the surroundings was great.
Characters were fun to get to know. Felt the ending was a bit abrupt. It was summed up real quick. The problem with Bobby was resolved with Serena delivering the news to her in Montana. Cat and Zaiah’s relationship was a bit yes and no. There was chemistry but maybe needed a bit more to really sell it at the end.

I really enjoyed this fun book! So much so that I read it in two sittings! It was a really quick read that flowed nicely. It was a slow burn, opposites attract romance about a disgraced social media influencer who leaves New York and heads out to the quieter mountains of Montana in order to get out of the headlines for a bit.

It was relatable in the sense that the main character is an influencer who posts to instagram a lot. After a rough deal, she needed to take a look at her life and how often she was on her phone. It touched on the addiction we can have to social media apps and how much of life can be curated and not exactly reality.

The chemistry between the two mains was great. It was definitely slow burn but there was some good tension there. It was a sweet and not spicy romance. The setting was really nice between NYC and Montana. I liked the growth that was shown throughout the story as well. If you're looking for a cute opposites attract romance, this one will be right up your alley! Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my advanced reading copy.

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book. This was a cute read about Cat, a famous influencer that is embroiled in a scandal and moves to Montana to work for her uncle. This story focuses on Cat's journey to learn to be more about what's important to life then likes. I love the supporting characters in this book which added depth to the story. The love story between Cat and Zaiah was slow burn and I enjoyed the banter between the two.

2.5 *stars*

This is not really a romantic novel, let's start with that.

Let's say that this story is eye opening to the thing that is happening even more in today's society - addiction to social media and being on the phone ALL THE TIME (yes. all caps intended)! Every young girl seeking to be the next Youtuber/content creator/influencer this is the book about what it actually means and what it does to the personality and Your daily life. It's easy to seek popularity but that also gives a lot of negativity and overly big recognition. Not to even mention that You are getting obsessed about being on trend, getting the best picture, most liked picture, events and PR packages. That leads to not living Your life and not being Your true self.

Main character Cat Cranwell has the chance to escape the social media farce after false accusations to once again find what is important in life. Sure, happy for her, but with her love interest - nothing really happened between them. Unfortunately the story is easily forgettable and I didn't get what I was craving from the story. But the cover though is really eye catching and really pretty.

I really appreciate the experience!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Loved this book!! All the characters were so good and the setting was perfect! This is very light on the romance but I didn’t mind because the story was really good. I’m definitely going to be reading anything this author writes. If you love National Parks and getting a glimpse at the lives of social media influencers then definitely read this one.

Melissa Ferguson has to be one of my favorite Rom-Com writers at the moment. Famous for a Living was a fantastic book to read and even listen to. After a deal goes wrong, the famous Cat travels to Montana for a fresh start and a reality check. Her uncle offers her to work for him and she accepts. There were parts of this book that I lost track of where I was at and was a little confused. But, overall I enjoyed it.

Melissa never disappoints.

This book is slightly deceptive as the cover screams contemporary romance but it leans more women’s fiction. There are romance elements but mostly the story focuses on the main characters journey and the changes she goes through. Mostly commentary on the trials and tribulations of social media and the importance of creating a life outside of it.

Melissa Ferguson always delivers an easy breezy fun read with a perfect setting, interesting professions and unforgettable characters.

I loved the influencer turned “needs to hide out and be normal for a bit” storyline… Cat escaping the bustling city where she is recognized for the scandal that is attached to her name to live in a small national park in Montana made for a fun adventure. I love the group that quickly accepts Cat and the lessons she learns along the way of what truly matters.

The epilogue delivered! I was sad to leave the Kannery crew and Selena…but how cool would it be to revisit them… maybe a Selena book she my absolute fav!

This was my first book by Melissa Ferguson and I really enjoyed it. Famous for a Living was such a sweet read. I loved it from the very first chapter and read it in one day! It’s sweet, funny, romantic, but had a message of being present and to put down your phone and to stop obsessing over likes. I highly recommend this book if your looking for a light romance.

This was SO cute! More contemporary fiction than romance, but that did not keep me from enjoying Cat's story. Although I think some aspects could have been fleshed out a bit more, this was a delightful, quick read with loveable characters and some really impactful insights on social media addiction.

I really wanted to love this read since rom-coms are my favorite genre, but this read just wasn't a home-run for me. My largest group is the marketing of the book as a romance, when the budding relationship between the two mains was definitely almost more of a subplot.
The focus centered heavily on the FMC and her imploding career as a social media influencer. As a bookstagrammer/influencer myself, I was turned off my how shallow and insecure the FMC was so it was hard for me to connect. However, I loved the exploration of themes such as the overusage of social media and how it can damage your self-image and relationships. Once the FMC reached the mountains for her fresh start, I enjoyed some of her adjustments to wilderness but wished this would have been the focus of the book!

I think readers who love women's fiction and can related to a social media influencer will still enjoy this book!
I appreciate the advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Thomas Nelson publishing in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you so much Netgalley for the e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I will say it without any shame, I really disliked this book. I'm tired of books about social media obsessed people who like to shit on social media. It can get annoying especially how detail it gets on brands and how to set up social media post for content creators. YAWN!

Can I also hate on the fact that a book marketed as romance has no romance until possibly 55% in.

NEXT!

Ferguson's books are so cute! They are frothy, sweet, cute, relatable, etc.! I loved the story l.ine, the arc the characters took us on and the fact that we saw real growth with our insta famous leading lady.

This is the perfect beach read!

Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson, and Melissa Ferguson for this e-arc in exchange for this honest review.

I thought this book was just adorable! This was my first book by Melissa Ferguson but it won't be my last! I loved the plot and characters in this book. I thought it was just so cute and I couldn't put it down!

I’m having a hard time writing this review because I waited a few days and already basically forgot everything about it, which honestly doesn’t say much good about this book I’m sad to say. I almost DNFed it at the beginning- the first few chapters are WAY too long and confusing and I really almost couldn’t handle it. After the initial chapters, when Cat is basically banished to the woods to work with her uncle and the group of employees running a small national park, it got significantly better- although not better enough to earn more than a “meh” rating from me.
This was sold as a romance, but it’s definitely more of a women’s fiction with a side story of romance thrown in- not entirely unexpected, but a bit of a let down considering I was really banking on a great enemies-to-lovers story between Cat and Zaiah. Sadly, they really didn’t interact much at all, and his grumpy exterior really came off to me as more like shy or just standoffish rather than actually grumpy grump- especially after he very quickly starts crushin. They don’t spend a lot of meaningful time together until their first date almost ¾ of the way through the book, so there’s not a whole lot of development where that is concerned, until we’re supposed to already believe there’s enough there to last forever.
As far as the women’s fiction storyline goes, I just didn’t buy a lot of the development and growth Cat was supposedly going through during her time at the park. She’s supposed to be learning how to live without social media and be her own person without needing her phone all the time, but the literally ONLY time she doesn’t take her phone with her is on her date with Zaiah, which turns out to be the one time she actually NEEDS to have her phone. After that, she’s back to normal social media influencing all over again. In the end, I suppose she ended up gaining some balance in her life between her phone and the “real world,” but it took a strange and not very exciting road to get there that just didn’t have me all that excited.

Cat Cranwell is gutsy, kind and incredibly successful. After years as an influencer making a name for herself, she’s implicated in a scandal and the focus of an overwhelming amount of bad press. The answer? A social media job out in the sticks with her Uncle Terry and his colleague, Zaiah, who is less than impressed with Cat and all she represented when they first meet in New York. This was a fun read that also dealt with some deeper subjects such as mental health, mobile phone usage, family, and social media. I enjoyed how the more serious side of the story was interwoven with the lighter elements, watching Cat become part of the team at Kannery Park (which requires a lot of wild outdoor activities), the tension developing between Cat and Zaiah, and the humour often found in the young interns.
I loved how brave and determined Cat’s character is, packing up and moving somewhere new, facing her fears and adapting to a different lifestyle in a close-knit community. She’s a warm and generous character, and very good at reading people which was especially sweet where Zaiah was concerned (after they cleared the air between them!). Getting to know the other characters added a little extra to the book, they all had distinct personalities and were a lot of fun with their antics. When the characters are this good and the romantic tension is sizzling, it’s impossible not to love the book!

3.5 Stars - I've loved other books by Melissa Ferguson more!

A social media influencer who’s life is suddenly rocked by scandal takes refuge working with her uncle at a rural national park. The novel starts off with an introduction to Cat’s glamorous life and the lead up to her fall from grace. Unfortunately, this section of the book was a bit of a slog for me.

It wasn’t until she shows up at the national park that I really got invested! From there on, it was endlessly entertaining reading about her escapades in nature and the fantastic supporting cast of characters!

At first glance, this book looks like a romcom, but looks can be deceiving. I'd put this one more in the women's fiction category with a dash of romcom. The book addresses the dangers of social media in a way that will definitely make the reader think about how much time they spend on their phone. All in all, this was a cute and thought-provoking read. 3.5 stars
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson publishing for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review.

I enjoyed this book so much! It offered a really great look at the ills and evils of social media and how we can let it take a hold of our lives in so many ways. It was also really lovely to see a bit of a fresh take on girl leaves the big city for the great outdoors (instead of the small town) and it was so lovely to see her thrive there!

She found her voice in the quiet and she didn't need her knight in shining flannel (or park ranger uniform) to do it for her. That was something that surprised me about this novel - usually the two leads are together by the 60% mark or so but Ferguson kept us waiting and it worked really well with the ebb and flow of the character arcs etc.

Well done - much enjoyed!

A witty, tongue in cheek story about social media darling Cat Cranwell's fall from grace. I can't remember the last time I had a such an visceral dislike for a character. Cat Cranwell is shallow, self centered and insincere- a product of addiction to the high social media produces. With no where to go after she is disgraced, Cat hightails it to Montana providing my favorite scenes in the book. The angst between grumpy park ranger Zaiah and Cat is expertly written and realistic. If you're looking for a real , honest story of two people falling in love despite their differences I highly recommend this. Thank you Thomas Nelson-Fiction and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for this honest review.#FamousforaLiving #NetGalley.