Famous for a Living is the newest release from Melissa Ferguson. With an anticipated release date of May 16 from Thomas Nelson, Famous for a Living will transport readers to Montana. Cat Cranwell is an influencer who suddenly finds herself in trouble with her followers and the law. Will she be able to get a fresh start away from the hustle and bustle of the city?
I want to thank Thomas Nelson-Fiction and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of Famous for a Living. All opinions presented here are solely mine.
Synopsis from Goodreads
With her millions of followers, Cat Cranwell is adored around the world. But when an app partnership goes very, very wrong, Cat suddenly finds herself shunned from the community that not only fed her soul all these years but paid her bills. When Cat’s closest living relative, Uncle Terry, offers her a position on his staff at a small national park in Montana to get away from the city, Cat hesitantly accepts the opportunity.
What she doesn’t realize is that as the new social media strategist, her goal is to save Kannery National Park from being absorbed into Glacier National Park by boosting the number of visitors. And at least one of her new colleagues—namely, handsome and rugged ranger Zaiah Hudson—thinks social media is the root of everything that’s wrong with the world. Written with bestselling author Melissa Ferguson’s signature wit and charm, this romantic comedy of opposites attract is full of hilarious romp and a romance that will melt readers’ hearts.
Positives
- A fun, easy read.
- Clean romance, with only a couple of kisses in the entire book.
- Makes you want to visit Kannery National Park.
- An honest look into the life of an influencer.
Negatives
- At times the pacing is a little slow
My Opinions
Famous for a Living is a look into the life of influencers, especially those that are super popular. It examines the positives and the negatives without being preachy about either. While I know this is a work of fiction, several good points are made in the book about how people use social media.
When readers first meet Cat, she seems to be a bit of a snob and only cares about what image she gives out. Meanwhile, Zaiah seems to hate being in the city and around other people. The more you learn about them, the more you understand their actions. Uncle Terry is a proud uncle, and Peggy is my idol! I want to be like her when I grow up!
While set in the winter, the descriptions of the settings are enough to make you want to visit the National Parks in Montana. Just be prepared to feel the chill and maybe need to snuggle under a couple of blankets to warm up.
Overall, the Famous for a Living is a fun read. As a clean romance, I feel this is a read that people of any age could enjoy reading. This is the second novel written by Melissa Ferguson that I’ve read, and it won’t be the last. If you enjoy exploring new places, I say you should give Famous for a Living a read!
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Oh, interesting! I wouldn’t have guessed from the cover that this book was set in winter. Thanks for the review!