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Famous for a Living

A Novel
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Famous for a Living by Melissa Ferguson follows a romance set in the glamorous world of social media and fame. The story centres on a social media influencer whose life and career take unexpected twists when a personal scandal compels her to retreat to a small town. There, she confronts past relationships and new challenges, prompting her to reevaluate what truly matters in life.
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You might like this book if you're drawn to stories that blend romance with a glimpse into the captivating world of influencers and social media fame. It offers humorous and heartfelt insights into the ups and downs of finding authentic love while navigating a glamorous, yet often challenging, online presence.

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You've Got Mail meets Confessions of a Shopaholic meets Parks and Rec--this romance might have to move mountains.

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You've Got Mail meets Confessions of a Shopaholic meets Parks and Rec—this romance might have to move mountains.

When her business partner is accused of serious financial crimes, superstar influencer Cat Cranwell—an engineered marvel of beauty, energy, and fun—falls from her penthouse perch. Desperate to get away from the online trolls and paparazzi documenting her disgrace, Cat accepts her uncle’s offer to work with him in Kannery National Park, Montana. About as far as possible from life as she’s known it.

Cat’s world shifts from the swirling haze of likes and comments to literal blizzards of frostbite temperatures and waist-deep snow. In place of negotiating brand deals, she finds herself negotiating at the ledge of a frozen lake with her die-hard Polar Bear Plunge coworkers. Instead of padding through the marble kitchen of her Manhattan loft, she’s sharing a tent-sized cabin with a roommate eager to bond like characters in sitcoms. But something curious is also happening in this overwhelming breath of fresh air as she reacquaints with the most honest parts of herself and begins to ask the hard questions. Can Cat love herself with, and without, the world watching?

Then there’s that other tiny problem—she’s falling for Zaiah, the ruggedly handsome park ranger—and he hates anything remotely connected to social media, quite possibly her included.

Written with bestselling author Melissa Ferguson’s signature wit and charm, this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy of opposites attract is full of hilarious romp and a romance that will melt readers’ hearts.

  • Sweet romantic comedy
  • Stand-alone novel
  • Book length: 80,000 words
  • Includes discussion questions for book clubs

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Famous for a Living by Melissa Ferguson receives praise for its delightful slow-burn, opposites-attract romance set against a lush national park backdrop. Described as heartwarming and funny, the book features charming characters and a sweet, wholesome storyline with plenty of witty banter. The city-versus-country theme is well-executed, making it a perfect read for fans of romantic comedies with depth and humour.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780840702487

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 253g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Melissa Ferguson is an adjunct professor for Bible and religion at King University. She lives in the charming town of Bristol, Tennessee, with her husband, twin toddlers, and baby girl. She used to have hobbies like running and backpacking the Appalachian Trail outside her door. Now her hobbies include admiring the Appalachian Trail out her minivan window while singing "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" en route to the library.

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