Oh my gosh, I love Katy's books and I have to say these 2 were so much fun getting to know and they are my top couple from her. If you looking for a book with lots of fun then give this ago.

We met Luke in the previous book. I knew he will be an interesting character but now I think I love him more than Jimmy. Luke is a former screwup trying to make his grandfather happy by running his bar and taking care of his grandmother. Luke is that sexy but sweet man that everyone loves.

Nell has always been told the only thing she was good for was her brain. She has only one friend and even her parents didn't want her around. She never felt comfortable in the outside world so she stayed in school. Now the student loan are piling up. Her friend gives her a solution to her problem. She never thought the man whom she considered dirty will be the one to change her world.

This book even a reality show that is like amazing race meets survivor. Truly a book that keeps you happy, smiling and laughing while reading it. I do love Katy Evans she never disappoints me. Thanks to Netgalley for giving me this one in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a sweet treat! I read it through in one sitting. If you are looking for a an adventurous love story, this one is for you!! Will be looking for more from Katy Evans.

I enjoyed this book. I generally like Katy Evans. This one was just a little odd for me. Penelope was the embodiment of a "good girl" or a "smart girl" who doesn't want to experience life outside of her books and degrees. Luke was the embodiment of the "bad boy", an ex-drug addict who has spent time in jail and owns a bar. I was put off by the stereotypes. And then, for Nell to go from that good girl vibe to getting drunk (which that part was understandable) and then dropping f bombs was just really out of character. Overall, I enjoyed the premise and I thought it was well written. Some of it was just confusing to me.

4.5 stars

Million Dollar Marriage is the second book in the Million Dollar series, but it can totally be read as a standalone. I haven't read book 1 myself. This is my first Katy Evans book and I actually loved it so much!!! Million Dollar Marriage was a fast-paced, fun, and adventurous romance that kept me engaged at all times.

Luke Cross and Penelope (Nell) Carpenter both need money. Fast. Nell has a mountain of student loans and Luke needs to pay off mortgages to save his bar. They sign up for a brand new reality show called Million Dollar Marriage, where they are forced to get married in order to continue playing. They both need the money, so they get married and have to work together to survive multiple rounds of challenges together as a couple. You guys...this book is forced proximity at its BEST. I would call this forced proximity porn. The couple has to camp together in the same tent. They need to share the same room and same bed. They even get snowbound!!!!!!! My forced proximity kink was fulfilled.

Luke and Nell two are complete opposites: Luke is a highschool drop out with a history of drug abuse and Nell is a newly minted academic whose idea of fun is reading textbooks. Luke is all brawn and Nell is all brains. Here's where my warning comes: readers are definitely going to have a hard time adjusting to Nell's snobbishness, prudishness, and even bitchiness. I had a hard time myself at first, but I ultimately appreciated and enjoyed her character arc a lot. If you're the type of reader that can't look past a character's flaws and does not have the patience to witness character evolution, then this is not your book. I will say this though: readers tend to be more forgiving towards asshole heroes than they are towards difficult heroines who actually go through an impressive character arc.

Moving onto Luke and Nell as a couple. I loved them together. They don't start off on the right foot, even though there is a simmering attraction between them. But the challenges bring them closer together in a way neither anticipated. Both have low self-esteem: Nell has body image issues, while Luke constantly thinks he's an idiot because he's a highschool drop out. What I loved the most: Luke and Nell build each other up. Luke helps Nell in loosening up and feeling good in her skin. Nell convinces Luke that smartness takes many different forms and that he is smart in his own way.

I honestly don't even know how this happened, but Million Dollar Marriage snuck up on me. I didn't think I was going to love it this much. It checked all the right boxes for me, which is surprising because I'm a hella picky reader. I'm definitely going to read Katy Evans's backlist now!! Luckily, I already own some of her books!

It’s been a while since I’ve read Katy and man oh man have I missed it! Books that are steamy and catchy as hell to read are a Katy Evans staple! Loved this one and the characters! Super interesting storyline that I have NOT read before. Complete unique and original. I enjoyed it big time!

I'm in love!
I have to admit i didn't read the blurb properly. I just saw it was the second book and it had Luke in and that was it but once i read the blurb just before i started i knew i was going to love this book.
I read a book a few years ago that was similar to this as in the whole reality tv thing and i absolutely loved it!
Luke and Penny was absolutely great! They say opposites attract and they certainly do! You wouldn't expect these two people to be thrown together but when they do they try and make the best out of a hard situation!
I'm so so happy i read this book and i hope everyone else picks this book up too!

❤❤

This is a hard one for me to review- as I really liked the story- and I really liked one of the main characters Luke- but Penelope- I really despised her character.

Million dollar marriage is a reality show and both Luke and Penelope both find themselves in desperate need for cash so both apply to be on the show.

The premise of the story is an interesting one- I really enjoyed reading the challenges that were set.

Penelope hates Luke on sight- because basically she is a judgemental bitch- and that continues throughout the story.

The author does relax her up towards the end and attempts to make her more relatable- but the damage is already done- shes already created an extremely unlikable character and a few revelations didn't make me feel any better about her.

It's a good job part of the book was in Luke's POV otherwise I would have ditched this book right at the beginning.

The story was good- but the one half of the main characters were bad!

What a fabulously wild ride it's been. The story was truly one I enjoyed  and loved very much. It's been original, unique even, from the very beginning and I devoured it like a starving person. I laughed a lot because let me tell you some of those things that left Penelope's mouth were just to burst out laughing.

Two people who couldn't be more opposite fell in love during filming a reality show. It simply just should have been a journey to pay their debts while taking part on insane tasks the production put them on and win the main price of one million dollar. 

It wasn't something they've ever expected to happen but the path full of hurdles glued them together to stick through bad and good until.....
I don't want to spoil anything for you ;)

Lets just find out for yourself. I loved every second of this brilliant book!

4 Star Review Million Dollar Marriage (Million Dollar #2) by Katy Evans

I was intrigued by the blurb for this book. Desperate to alleviate their crippling debts Penelope (Nell) Carpenter and Luke Cross
sign up for reality tv show Million Dollar Marriage. All they have to do is say “I Do” to a complete stranger, what could go wrong?

Complete opposites, they have nothing in common but if they want to win the money then they have to beat the other couples.

Nell and Luke were certainly on an unusual journey of self discovery almost like the participants on The Amazing Race.

There was some fun banter and chemistry between Nell and Luke; these two should not have worked and yet they do.

I had trouble connecting to the characters, particularly Nell who I found to be at times judgemental and condescending.

Million Dollar Marriage was well written, but is not my favourite from Katy Evans.

ARC received for an honest review

Married At First Sight meets The Amazing Race.

You do not need to have read the first book, Million Dollar Devil, to read Million Dollar Marriage - some characters do overlap, but the stories are stand along.

I enjoyed this story so much more than I did the first book. Yes, it was pretty predictable, however Luke made the story for me. Nell was - well, I gotta say I was not the biggest fan of Nell. For someone so smart, OMG she was such a dumba$$ and I wanted to scream at her to wake up to herself!

I am surprised Luke didn't just leave her at one of their "pitstops" - I mean, the money couldn't have been worth all of her annoyingness.

I did feel for her a little at the end of the story though, which surprised me.

I am not a fan of so called "reality TV" and this still has not endeared it to me at all - I know it is fiction, but we know all this stuff they do behind the scenes is all scripted and manipulated.

This was a fun romp through America with some laugh out loud moments, along with some sad and frustrating moments.

This is the first book that I have read by this author and I found it to be very entertaining. From the moment I picked it up I fell in love with Luke and Nell. They are both really strapped for cash so they take part in a reality television show. I have to say I was not really sure at first if I was going to like the story line but it grew on me. This book had me laughing out loud in no time. The characters were all really well developed and I just loved the confessionals. I cannot wait to see what happens next in this series. Thanks Net Galley. I voluntarily reviewed this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a Great story! Absolutes Loved the premise, the plot and the characters !!!! New to me author,

I loved this book, I couldn't put it down. The concept was really good - I would watch the TV programme if they ever made it. I loved Luke and Nell. They were so different but this books shows opposites do attract and they worked well together through the challenges. There was a little bit of angst but in general a feel good book that had you rooting for the H and h. The book left me wanting more of this couple, I had not read one and this did not detract from this book at all.

The second book in the Million Dollar series, Million Dollar Marriage, was a good read. I like the story and the characters and will read more by this author.

Katy Evans! Katy Evans! Katy Evans!

Wow! Wow! Wow!

This book blew me away! It was freaking awesome! While reading this book I felt like I was watching a television show.

Million Dollar Marriage was even better than I expected it to be. It was raw on the edge of your sit type of reading.
I felt like I was a part of the audience and I was watching the story unfold.

There were parts of this book that had me biting my nails off! Then other parts had me yelling at Penny and Luke.

Penny is a scared independent woman who doesnt want to disappoint anyone so she lives a sheltered life. She has so many degrees and she is extremely smart.

Luke is a young man who had a ruff life. He is an ex-drug addict, he has been to jail, and his parents in my opinion are to blame.

Penny is in student loan debit up to her ears. Her father kicked her to the curb only because she didn't pick the college he wanted her to.

Luke is in so much debit and he is ready to lose the bar that his grandfather left for him. He is also struggling to pay for his grandmother's nursing home care.

Then you have a new show coming out and it is called Million Dollar Marriage!

This television show is super intense and shady as a mother!

So naturally I would love to spill all of the beans about this read but you know i can't do that.

I will tell you to go and buy this book when it comes out. I promise you will not be disappointed.

I could and will totally pick up this book and read it again!

Ugh...Katy Evans I love you and you get me!!! You get me! Oh and I am in love with Luke! He can speak to me in French any day of the week! Dear sweet baby jesus...hold me!

While reading this book Believe by the Mumford & Son's was playing on repeat in my head.

Great story! I'm not a fan of reality shows but this one is great. Luke and Penelope complements each other and make an awesome team. The producers dont know the potential but is too late to break them.
The others characters are good too and make important appearance.
I enjoy reading this book and recommend it.
I received a ARC from Netgalley for a honest review.

I received an ARC of this book to read through NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. Million Dollar Marriage by Katy Evans is the second book in her Million Dollar series. It can be read as a stand-alone. Penelope (Nell) Carter and Luke Cross are opposites … she has a number of doctorates and he didn’t finish high school, she comes from an upper middle class family and he lived on the streets for a while. What they do have in common is the need for a large amount of money … she to pay off her school debts and he to pay off the mortgage on the bar he inherited from his grandfather. They both audition for the reality television show Million Dollar Marriage and get matched in a modern take on the arranged marriage/marriage of convince story. The show is a combination of Survivor and Amazing Race with the partners getting married to each other at the beginning of the show. One of the things I loved most about this story is how they become each others biggest booster, that they are better together even though on paper they look like they would never be a match. Lighthearted with just the right amount of angst, I found this book to be an enjoyable read. Medium steam. Publishing Date July 23, 2019 #NetGalley #KatyEvans #MontlakeRomance #MillionDollarMarriage

Usually, the second book in a series is not quite as good as the first, but Million Dollar Marriage was so much better. I loved Nell and Luke’s story. This was a great idea for the plot, the trials and tribulations of the contest, having to work with a stranger and learning to trust each other. What started out as a lark to get out of debt, becomes the foundation of a true relationship.

Totally opposite and they fall totally in love. Million Dollar Marriage by Katy Evans was an enjoyable and quick read for me with a different and surprisingly fun premise. I was rooting for this couple from the start! A great book to put on your summer reading list! Thanks to NetGalley for this copy to enjoy and review.