I absolutely ADORED this book. Holly James did something so good with Olivia and Chuck. I was obsessed with the concept of this book with them being on this show and being locked in the house together. Something about second chance romances just hits good every time, and Holly James did second chance SO GOOD. I loved Olivia's character, she was so relatable especially when it came to running from her problems. I loved Chuck and honestly he was a lot more patient with Olivia than I was expecting at some points. I think it really showed how much Chuck loves Olivia. I loved this book so much and such a fun time reading it. Holly James' writing style and story telling ability is so enjoyable and makes me fall in love with reading all over again.

Olivia Martin was raised by her grandmother after her actress mother and married-to-another-woman father died in a tragic accident. She's avoided the limelight as much as possible, but a screaming fight with her actor ex-boyfriend, Chuck, becomes viral and she's offered a chance to be on a TV show and win one million dollars. She wants nothing to do with Chuck, but her grandmother's assisted living facility isn't cheap, so she's willing to brave spending 30 days locked up in a house with her ex. Can they survive the 30 days it will take to win the million?

It's extremely enjoyable fluff with some deeper bits to ground it in reality, but mainly pure, unadulterated enjoyment. Olivia has her issues and she's not exactly the best at dealing with conflict. Still, her relationship with Chuck once they're forced to spend time together without the fights and the physical intimacy to distract them is the sweetest. Seeing them slowly open up to each other is charming and endearing, so you're committed to their relationship by the time you get to the steamy parts.

Overall, I'm all in on this desert-like morsel of a book that might not give you a lot to think about, but you'll enjoy it from beginning to end and you'll walk away smiling.

Delighted thanks to NetGalley and Dutton for the charming read!

A very interesting and well-executed premise!

I really enjoyed this engaging book.

Thank you for the eARC.

Thank you, Netgalley, the author, and Penguin Group for the gifted e-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

Read this book if you like: Dual pov, exes, second chances, close proximity

I loved this. It was cute, sweet, funny, and sexy. It was actually a pretty deep story. There were so many moving parts. Perfection. I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend this!

Thanks to Dutton and Netgalley for this advanced copy!

I really thought this was going to be a strangely mindless novel but I thought this had so much heart! Two people who can't keep their hands off each other or stop fighting go viral with a huge public breakup. Soon they are on a reality show, trying to live together, never touch, and earn a million dollars. Old and new Hollywood secrets weave in and out of this fun romance. I really liked Olivia and Chuck, they were a great couple with so much fire! An easy beach read.

I tried to read this book but I couldn’t get into it. The plot sounded intriguing, but that’s about it. Both characters are extremely immature. Their relationship is toxic AF. The beginning of the story was trying to go for a wow factor but it did the opposite.

Cute little romance story. I liked the story, I liked the characters, I thought it was a nice read. I hadn't read anything by this author before, but I will pick up another by them in the future.

Holly James is one of the most underrated romance authors I've ever read. This is such a ridiculously unique book and it was executed so perfectly, that only the craziest person on this planet could've written it. I love these characters like they are my own family members. There are few things in life better than a second chance haters to lovers masterclass!!!!!

Name Your Price by Holly James is a delightful rom-com that takes the reality TV dating show trope to a whole new level. The story follows Olivia Martin and Chuck Walsh, a pair of exes who find themselves locked in a house together for a chance to win a million dollars each. Their chemistry is off the charts, and their interactions are filled with both intense passion and fiery arguments.

What I loved most about this book is the **realistic portrayal of their relationship**. Olivia and Chuck's journey is filled with ups and downs, making their eventual reconciliation feel earned and satisfying. The forced proximity trope is executed perfectly, with the house's limited space adding to the tension and humor.

The supporting characters, especially Olivia's grandmother Ruby, add depth and warmth to the story. Ruby's relationship with Olivia is heartwarming and provides a nice contrast to the high-stakes drama of the main plot.

Overall, the book is a fun, fast-paced read that will keep you entertained from start to finish. If you're a fan of rom-coms with a bit of spice and a lot of heart, this book is a great pick. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a lighthearted, feel-good story.

This was an ok romance. I liked the premise and the characters, but there was too much spice between Olivia and Chuck for it to be an enjoyable read for me. Their relationship was based purely on their physical attraction to each other. They couldn't even last a week together without keeping their hands off each other. That was a disappointment for me because love is so much more than being physically attracted to each other. I am glad that the story ended with a happy ending. Unfortunately, I won't be recommending this book.

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

I really wanted to love this book, but it just didn’t work for me. The plot had potential, and I’m a sucker for a good romcom, but I need more emotional depth than what this offered. The connection between the characters felt almost entirely physical—there was hardly any emotional intimacy, and when there was, it was so rare that it didn’t make me root for their relationship.

The pacing was off too. Some scenes felt out of place, while others I was actually interested in were glossed over. At one point, the plot shifted so abruptly due to a miscommunication that I couldn’t even process it. It felt random and threw the story off balance.

The conflicts were pretty silly, the characters immature, and overall the romance just didn’t land. I wouldn’t have minded if they parted ways by the end. That said, the author does write great dialogue, and I did find a few sweet moments. I’m definitely open to trying more from this author in the future, just not this particular book.

DNFing this one. Thanks anyway for the ARC, but after the first chapter things feel incredibly immature and I’m not interested in continuing.

This is a forced-proximity, second-chance celebrity romance with some spice. It was entertaining to read the reality tv show setting for the first half of the book. The last half of the book had them dealing with their personal dramas which helped with their character flaws. Overall, a fun and lighthearted read.

*Provided a DRC (digital review copy) from the publisher for review. All opinions are my own.

After a viral video, exes Olivia and Chuck sign on for a reality show. They agree to be locked in a house, and if they can make it (including following a variety of rules, completing challenges, etc.), then they'll win a million dollars each. They each need the money, so they go for it. For me, I was most drawn into the gameplay, so would've dug more of that. However, there also was an added layer of secrets/truths with each character's past and present, and it brought in some feels and complexities that I did not expect with relationships and their true realities. This was an interesting spin on a romance, and I dug the uniqueness of the story. Thanks to NetGalley for the look at this July 2024 release.

I'm normally wary of reality show based romances but this was a fun premise and I really liked the characters!

Name Your Price by Holly James was a good read. It was slightly predictable, and I wish the characters had been developed more. Thank you for allowing me to read and review this book.

This book starts off, quite literally, with a bang. After a passionate hook up and an even more passionate public argument, exes Olivia and Chuck become internet famous when a video of their blow up goes viral. Because of who they are: she an aspiring writer and the love child of Hollywood stars and he a Hollywood actor who is desperate to get off the B list and revive his career, they are offered the chance at a reality game show. The game’s premise: live together locked in a house for one month. The prize: one million dollars. Each.

Liv jumps at the chance to ensure that she can afford to give her grandmother the best care possible. Chuck jumps at the chance to win back Olivia and revive his career. Enter the usual romantic tropes of only one bed and forced proximity and combine with a rule of NO touching and it’s guaranteed to be a long month!

What I do love in a rom com is witty banter and hot chemistry, and this author delivered in both! I do love a good second chance romance, and this one made me laugh and swoon and fan my heated face as I cheered on our two MC’s. Sometimes I was a little frustrated by some immature behavior, but you do have to have some conflicts in a story to make a happy ending feel more complete.

Thanks, NetGalley and Penguin Group Dutton for the digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I know it's a bit of an inception having a book about a TV game show, but there's something about it that made me swoon all over it. "Name Your Price" follows Olivia and Chick, who did a very public viral video of their breakup where Olivia says, "I wouldn't get back together with you even for a million dollars," and Hollywood said BET and made a show out of it!

The tension and chemistry between Olivia and Chuck were to die for!! I would say it's a slow burn, but it's more like a continuously burning candle that never turns off. Anyway, I would totally recommend this book, it was so stinkin' cute. It def makes me think of the Netflix Show called "Perfect Match" because the show in the book even had challenges.

The book, in my opinion, concluded quite nicely. The writer provided us with further information regarding the course of their lives following the program and the outcomes that affected them both.

Two of my favorite tropes are forced proximity and second-chance relationships, and both are done incredibly well in this book. Anyone who like such tropes or decent reality TV should absolutely check this out.

Throughly enjoyed this book - I loved the premise of the book (and I am not a reality tv person). The couple splits up in public and a reality show teams sees the video of the break up and pitches the idea of the show to them. They agree- but for different reasons. She wants to pay for her grandma's nursing home, he wants a second chance at love with her. I will say this book felt a bit strung out, which is why it's a 3 star, but I think with some extra edits, it could have been a 4 star.

*Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Overall the book was pretty good. The plot is a bit predictable and the characters could be more developed.