I absolutely enjoyed this one, it follows the ups and downs of Cat Cranwell who is Insta famous but when things come crashing down after a dodgy collaboration. She decides to lay low and when her uncle offers her a position in National Park she swaps her penthouse for a cabin in the woods.

This is a fun bingeable read, full of witty banter and a setting that I’d happily swap a penthouse for.

If you haven’t read any of Melissa Ferguson’s novels I can highly recommend them.

3.5 stars!!

What a sweet read. I also loved doing this on audio.

I absolutely love national and public parks so I loved how a main character here was a park ranger.

This book definitely tows the line between "women's fiction" and romance, which isn't my cup of tea usually. I was wishing there was more romance here!!

After seeing this one everywhere, I had to check it.oir. and that cover! It's so cute. This was such a cute, lighthearted fun little book. I thought the characters were great, and the storyline was engaging. This book had alllll the witty banter I wanted 🥰

I thought the audiobook was done really well, and I enjoyed the narration! It was fun, cute and accurate. This is a short listen that's worth it!

Narrator: talon David
Length: 7h 50m
Publisher: Thomas Nelson

I love opposites attract and discovering what's most important in life! Such a sweet romance that I adored every moment of.

Famous for a Living is a story of New Beginnings, Self-Reflection, Change, Growth and some romance. Cat Cranwell is a superstar influencer when her business partner is accused of serious financial crimes. Guilty by association, Cat is suddenly persona non grata. Her uncle, who is the head ranger of Kannery National Park, Montana asks her to come and help him out. He needs a social media campaign to build their presence before Kannery is absorbed by other sites. Suddenly Kat is in the wilderness, trying to keep warm, stay safe and help out her uncle and his small staff. The more she gets to know the staff and the park, the more she realizes that this is not the real Kat, she has not been honest to others or herself.

There were many parts of this book that I loved, but also several that I didn't connect with. I was very frustrated with Cat. I really don't get the whole influencer thing and the follows and followers on Instagram or TikTok. That makes this type of story a bit harder for me to connect to. I found Kat shallow, but I liked seeing her growth and self-realization as the book progressed. The staff at Kannery were wonderful. They were there because they loved it, not because it was a job. Zaiah, is the ruggedly handsome park ranger who seems to be keeping his own secrets. He hates social media and only has a flip-phone. He beings falling for Cat, but knows she won't be happy without being connected all the time. Once they begin to open up to one another, whether by accident or not, Cat realizes that maybe there is more to life than the perfect instagram picture. This is a slow burn romance, but it is more about Cat growing and finding out what she really wants and needs out of life. I did a read/listen with the audiobook narrated by Talon David. The expression and voices in the story were well done and I enjoyed listening to a lot of this one.

Cat Cranwell is a social media star. She started when she was in high school and has made a very successful career out of it and has a ton of brand deals. When everything she's built comes crashing down based of a bad deal and no way to prove her innocents. She decides its time to take a break and goes to help her uncle with his social media to get more tourist to his slice of heaven in Montana.

But its more rustic then she was prepared for and getting the word out to come visit will take a lot of work. Her Uncles right hand man who isn't online and loves the great outdoors life Zaiah doesn't think she can hack it and tensions are high

As they navigate with this new day to day maybe something more can come out of this besides getting back out of there. Maybe starting over is the best thing she could ask for.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson books for an Audio Arc in exchange for my honest review.

The characters>>>> the plot>>>>>
The book>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Thank you soooooo much netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advanced review copy if this book💗
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Book Review:

Famous for a Living by @our_friendly_farmhouse (Melissa Ferguson)

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4)

• enemies to lovers
• small town romance
• no miscommunication trope >>>>
• very wholesome
• grumpy/sunshine
• MMC is rugged, bearded mountain ranger that knows how to cook

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really struggled to get into this one, it fell flat and the character development just wasnt there. i wouldnt recommend this sadly

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an a copy of the audio book. I loved the narration of the book. The characters were fun! Overall a good book it’s 3 stars.

When influencer Cat gets canceled, she accepts her uncle’s offer to work at Kannery National Park in Montana. Life in Montana is very different than life in New York City - including the ruggedly handsome park ranger Zaiah.

I’ve read most of Melissa Ferguson’s books, and I feel like there is always something missing. This was a solid book - I thought the premise was super creative. I just wanted a little bit more. It’s definitely not heavy on the romance - it leaned more women’s fiction to me

This was a quick and cute read! A big city influencer faces scandal and steps away to her uncle in Montana.

Some of the situations I felt in my bones because I am not a "roughing it" type of girl, nor do I enjoy snow or cold. The interactions between the two main characters were cute at times, but I had a hard time feeling the chemistry between them. At times the plot and timeline felt disjointed, but overall this was a cute and sweet read (i.e. no spice). I wish there had been more of Uncle Terry in the story as well!

I really liked the cover of this book so I was excited when I got to listen to it. This was a engaging, low drama, and a just a pure delight! Loved everything about it! I really enjoyed Talon David’s performance of both female and male characters as well. I would recommend this audiobook.


Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for allowing me to listen to this ARC for my honest opinion.

Melissa Ferguson is one of my very favorite authors. When I heard this book announced I was so excited to get my hands on it. As always, she tells a very compelling story with characters that you really want to root for their success. The audiobook version of this story was easy and enjoyable to listen to and I would definitely recommend it to others.

Cat Cranwell was a relatable character who undergoes learning about herself and growth. the connection to social media was reflective. I loved the setting of the National Park. The found friendships and camaraderie of the park rangers had me chuckling with their antics and support systems.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

From Park Avenue to the Parks Department—the world’s most beloved social media star is about to get a rude awakening.

This was a great cosy read!
I really enjoyed the setting of the wilderness and the characters. There was also great conversation around social media and how it can be addictive and control you.
The narrator was really good too!

"I let him kiss me… one last memory to pocket away. Never shutting down officially the hope of something more between us."

What you’ll find in Famous for a Living:
🏕️ Wilderness Vibes and National Parks
🌲 Small Town Vibes
🍂 One POV
🌱 Slow Burn
⛰️ Social Media Awareness
🥾 Themes of Finding Oneself

"And there it is. Fire in his eyes."

I wish I enjoyed this book more. For me this was more of a fiction book than a romance that it was labeled to be. The romance was maybe 20%. I was curious to see how it was played out but I don’t think this book was for me. I think it was interesting to see Cats journey but I was disappointed about the romance aspect

Thank you @netgalley and @thomasnelson for my free copy of the audio book in return for my honest review.

A romance set in a national park just in time for road trip season?! Yes, please!
Cat Cranwell is a social media influencer. She lives her life thinking of what the best photo will be for Instagram or what sponsors she can tie into an experience. Then something happens to topple her social media status and she is forced live in a national park in Montana and help her uncle with the parks social media. Of course one of the rangers is a rugged and swoon worthy.
Although there is an underlying romance, I think one of the main currents of the story is how being plugged in and constantly planning your next post can really make you miss out on life. Sometimes, you need to set your phone down and enjoy the view around you. This hit a little close to home!
The cast of characters was quirky and fun. I was rooting for them the whole time. This one was cute and quick listen.

I loved the dichotomy of a social media influencer unfairly caught in a scandal and small town life with the added element of a classic love story.

It is a classic but cute romance with small town community and love. I love how Cat falls in love with the town and learns more about what is important to her.

A refreshing, funny, and lighthearted slow-burn romance. You won’t find any spice here, but it’s all good because this wholesome story gives you all the warm fuzzy feelings. All the characters were unique and likable in their own way. The FMC had excellent well-paced character development. I’d highly recommend this audiobook!