I thought this was cute. I liked the premise of the game show and thought Olivia and Chuck had pretty good physical chemistry.

I really loved Olivia, I liked relationship with her grandmother and I thought her parent’s background was pretty interesting and how it all played out in the end. I did have a really hard time liking Chuck. He did get better by the end and you kind of get a glimpse at why he is the way he is but at the beginning he was being a very stereotypical C-List actor by blowing her off for his career which I wasn’t really a fan of.

Thank you to Dutton Books and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I loved Holly James's 2023 release The Deja Glitch, so I was thrilled to get an early copy of Name Your Price and I was not disappointed!

Olivia and Chuck have a LOT of chemistry. They're either lighting up the night sky with sexual tension or burning down the building with anger. After a very public breakup, they learn that their fight was filmed and it is now going viral. Because of Olivia's family background and Chuck's status as an actor, they get approached by a TV game show, Name Your Price, where they're offered money, lots and lots of money, to be on the show. The catch? They must live in the same house for a month without leaving and without touching each other. Both are desperate for the money, but are they desperate enough to follow the rules? Only time will tell.

Holly James has so far impressed me by taking what could be a cliche rom-com and putting a unique spin on it. The tension between Olivia and Chuck was fantastic and while there wasn't much spice in this one, the plot was fast moving and really entertaining. Some of the side characters were great additions (Olivia's grandma, Ruby, I'm looking at you) while others seemed to play an important role and then fizzle out.

Overall, I thought this one took some classic romance tropes (enemies to lovers, second chance romance, one bed) and added a unique spin.

I'll gladly read any Holly James book and am already looking forward to her next one!

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group Dutton for the digital copy. My review is honest and voluntary.

I adored The Deja Glitch and was so excited to receive an ARC of Name Your Price!

Olivia and Chuck had a screaming in the streets breakup that went totally viral, leading to the pair being offered a spot on a reality show. The catch? They need to avoid their steaming hot chemistry and not touch each other for thirty days while living in a house together. If they leave, they forfeit a million dollars each.

What a fun concept! I love a book centered on a reality show, and this one has the fun behind the scenes shenanigans you’d expect from these shows. Chuck and Olivia compete in tasks, gaining prizes or losing money based on what happens in the house. Loved the setting and the plot!

The story does go a bit deeper, with family responsibilities and emotional turmoil making an appearance throughout the story. It is a nice balance to the crazy hot chemistry and steamy moments the pair share,

Thank you to NetGalley and Dutton books for the gifted arc, all opinions are my own,

I'll admit - I read the blurb and this book sounded so cheesy. Which, of course I eat that $h!t up so naturally I wanted to read it ... and I'm glad I did! It did have its cliche moments but overall this was a very unique and FUN book to read. I loved the premise even though I'm not one for reality tv/semi-scripted shows. If you are - or you are not - this is a great summer/beach read. Perfect for a vacay!

Holly James is a dependable author for delivering great, well thought out storylines. I enjoyed the journey and didn’t want to put the book down!

Thank you, Dutton and NetGalley, for the advanced copy of Name Your Price.

This book got me out of a reading slump. I've been my mom's primary caretaker after total knee replacement, and this novel was my getaway from reality that I so desperately needed at night. The spice is light, but the tension was strong! I'd find myself giggling out loud and cheering on our main characters to find their way back to each other. The relationship between the main characters was nothing compared to the relationships with their families. It was sweet and loving and funny and everything you could need for a cozy beach read!!

Olivia and Chuck are done. Just ask anyone who saw that viral video of their very big, very public argument in the middle of the street. As Olivia likes to point out she wouldn't take him back for a million dollars... Or would she? Enter the reality show that they both need. Olivia needs the money to help with her grandmother's care, and Chuck was just fired from his most recent movie. The gist of the show, Name Your Price, is fo them to be locked in a house together for one month, and they'll earn a million dollars each. Oh, and they'll be docked if they touch each other. Can they keep their emotions in check (for better or worse) and win the money? Or will everything all apart?

After Chuck and Olivia's messy break up goes viral, a reality tv show Named Your Price offers them $1 million to live together for a month without leaving the house. With consequences if they break the rules
A cute second chance romance that was fun quick read. I really enjoyed both Olivia and Chucks characters and the chemistry between them both. Definitely worth the read if you like forced proximity, second chance romances.

I could not get through this. I tried multiple times but just couldn't do it. I didn't connect with the characters.

Thanks to NetGalley, Penguin Group Dutton, and Holly James for the advanced copy of Name Your Price!

Despite the lack of communication and understanding between them, Olivia and Chuck have an insane amount of chemistry in this book. After a very public breakup, they pair are presented with a proposal they can't refuse.

I really loved the tension between Olivia and Chuck and the backstory of Olivia's parents and their Hollywood scandal. The challenge presented to Olivia and Chuck really led to some interesting character development throughout the book. I really enjoyed the story!

Thank you so much to Dutton for the ARC!

I really loved her previous release, The Déjà Glitch and was super pumped for this one!

While I will say that the concept was very fun and original, I didn't ever really believe the two main characters were capable of falling in love. That sounds harsh, but I just didn't see it happening as neither of them were interesting or charming on an individual level even. The whole book felt like a multi-layered miscommunication trope over and over again. Maybe I'm just annoyed because so many things could have been solved by just telling the truth, and so I don't think their relationship would last in real life, but I also could be overthinking it.

I wanted to be swooned and swept off my feet but sadly was disappointed in this one.

I did see James is writing a thriller/rom-com next and I'm super excited to try that out in 2025!

Talk about two unlikeable characters! Those opening scenes were something! They really set this story up for real life struggles and tons of believable character growth. I loved the premise of a reality tv show. I adored how Olivia and Chuck were forced to confront themselves and each other. The misunderstandings were written so well, and the supporting cast of family and friends were perfect. I love all of Holly James’ books - all the best on the release of this one. Every single star!
Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC to read and review. All opinions are my own.

When a second chance romance is done right it just hits and this book definitely HIT! The chemistry between Olivia and Chuck is off the charts and they know it. I love the reality show vibes of this book, but I also loved that they weren’t happening throughout the entire book. I think this book is a testament to how good communication in a relationship no matter how good things are physically really does matter….I mean that helps of course, but I loved the journey of these two. Throw in some great banter, funny challenges and forced proximity and you have this fabulous read!

After a public breakup video of Olivia Martin and rising actor Chuck Walsh goes viral, a reality game show offers them a million dollars each to live together for a month, testing their explosive chemistry and self-control with high stakes and strict rules.

Read if you vibe with
💞 Second Chance Romance
🛏️ Forced Proximity
❤️‍🔥 Chemistry
🗣️ Banter
📺 Reality TV
🥵 Get it our our system
✨ Celebrity Romance

I had the most fun reading this book! It is full of funny & awkward situations. The banter, flirt & spice between Olivia & Chuck is addicting. The passion, attraction & intense arguments makes them so entertaining. Their back and forth push & pull due to their differences is woven into the book from beginning to end. So, once I started reading I really wanted to finish it - I just enjoyed everything about Olivia & Chuck.

We are all too familiar with videos posted on social media platforms (possibly about us, not by us), Reality TV and love for celebrity gossip. James takes these modern day realities and brings them together here while she maintains a light-heartedness in the book. The reader can easily relate to all this and easily connect with the book.

I enjoyed seeing Chuck open up to Olivia, recognizing her insecurities and his protective nature around her. Olivia begins to see Chuck differently as he exposes more vulnerabilities to her. I smiled over Olivia’s obsession with glasses. It is very easy to understand. As always, the best part is the happily ever after that Olivia & Chuck find in the end.

This is a must read!!

NetGalley is once again the reason I didn’t DNF this, but I did read 59% and decided that this was the worst book of 2024. This book starts off with the most boring vanilla sec scene I’ve ever read and then dives straight into fighting and yet I’m supposed to believe that the sex is so good that [they] have it all over town” (to badly quote Marsi)?

This whole book is the epitome of toxic relationships and begging others to perceive you that I’m surprised it wasn’t written by Colleen Hoover. Olivia is a love child of a Hollywood star and some unknown who both died when she was barely a toddler- this whole thing is mentioned as a reason for why she has the job she does, which is how she met Chuck, and also why she doesn’t do films… anyways 🙄. Chuck himself is a struggling actor who is total prick all the time and deemed “impossible to work with” but refuses to discuss why (probably because he’s a prick).

At 26% of the way in, I had absolutely no doubt that I could predict the entirety of the book, so truly, Holly James has taken a hint out of TikTok writers and made no effort. Like imagine having such a unique premise in contemporary romance and then fumbling it this hard? Also, I don’t know why authors have to remind us of something every other page. Anytime we’re stuck with internal monologue from Olivia or even descriptions, two things are always mentioned: 1) how great Chuck looks and 2) how much she wants to touch him. Like I get it, he’s good looking and your self control is nonexistent. Also, if you told me this was originally written in the early 2010s and then shelved before getting published in 2024, I would believe you because what the fuck do you mean “no internet” but you have cellular data YOU CAN USE THE DATA.

I skipped to the end and I still didn’t care like I skimmed up to the 59% mark, skipped to the epilogue and still didn’t manage to actively read the ending? I was so bored and the entire book read like a fanfic but without anything to keep it interesting. I just think the characters coulda been so much more but I found them to be two dimensional at best.

Thank you to Holly James, Dutton, and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I loved the premise of this book. Two exes get locked inside a house and if they last the entire time, they win a million dollars. I loved the challenges that Olivia and Chuck had to do.

I liked both Olivia and Chuck. I loved how they pretended to hate each other but in reality, they still loved each other and wanted to rip each other's clothes off.

Was cute! Give it a whirl if you are into rom coms. Second chance romance isn’t usually my jam, but add in a little enemies to lovers tension to the mix and it’s a match made in heaven. Was a quick read, though chapters were pretty long, fair warning. But moved fast!

This book ended up being a skim read for me. It's a nice enough summer/beach read if you're in the mood for something spicy and light.

I guess I wasn't because it just never really clicked for me. It has a lot of fun rom-com tropes though and would probably be great to read while lounging by the pool.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

I really enjoyed this one! It took the reality tv trope & spun it on its head. This will they or won’t they romance was full of chemistry, passion, and tenderness. I loved that this had some celebrity drama/scandals and that there was tons of humor & pining. I’m always looking for romance books that will make me laugh & be full of passion & pining and this delivered. I enjoyed the premise, the side plots - the FMC is the product of a celebrity scandal and the MMC is an actor who is basically blacklisted in the industry and we don’t learn why until later. This was entertaining and had a lot of heartfelt moments. This was wonderful.

Thank you to Dutton books for the arc!

Holly James continues to blow me out of the water and is an auto-read author for me. Chuck and Olivia's chemistry is off the charts and they were such a delight to read as a couple. Knowing their explosive history, and seeing them work through and learn to communicate was so refreshing. Second chance romance isn't always a win because sometimes it feels like there's a reason that the couples fell apart.

With these two, they're able to grow so that they can maintain a healthier relationship and I loved that.

I will 10000% be reading every one of James' future novels and so glad I got the chance to read this one.

Thank you to Penguin Group and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a cute/silly novel! I love MCs who feel like they would be my friends and this fit that so well. The reality TV aspect was lovely and I enjoyed that James wasn’t afraid to create scenarios where her characters were forced to confront their own issues. I need to read her other books immediately