I absolutely loved Name Your Price by Holly James! This read exceeded my expectations, especially since this was my first read by this author. Being I did not know what to expect, I was initially hesitant, worrying that the miscommunication trope would not be of interest; I haven’t read a book with this trope before. The story was written well and this trope was definitely enjoyable! I loved the character development throughout the story - modern and unique! This is a perfect choice for a light read!

A fun story, but not a huge hit for me. I didn't relate to the characters and found a lot of their dialogue a turn off. The transition from hate to love felt rushed. It was hard for me to stay in the story.

This was a fun second chance romance with the reality tv twist. I enjoyed this as a fun light hearted romance. It gave me all kinds of feel good vibes. It’s a nice palate cleanser and bubble fun.

I liked the premise of the book. I loves Chuck and how he rationally tried to communicate, however Olivia was insufferable in the beginning. There was an abrupt shift in the plot that kind of throws you for a loop, but I e joyed the book more after this point rather than before. I do feel like there was a character progression for Olivia that did redeem her. The third portion of the book was much better for me than the forst parts. Overall it was a unique story with some spice, a third act breakup, and a redeeming quality.

Name Your Price
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Author: Holly James

I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Penguin Group and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.

Synopsis: Olivia Martin and Chuck Walsh have chemistry. Too much chemistry, perhaps. Their every interaction as a couple either lights the house up with sexual tension or burns it down with anger. After one huge, very public fight, they finally break up for good. Or so they think. Someone was filming their dramatic argument in the street and—because Olivia’s parents were Hollywood royalty, and because Chuck’s an actor whose star is on the rise—the video goes viral. When Name Your Price, a reality game show, sees the footage, they invite Olivia and Chuck to shoot a very unusual Live locked in a house together for one month and they will be paid a million dollars. Each.

Olivia really needs the money if she's going to keep her beloved grandmother in her nursing home, and Chuck is desperate for any chance to win Olivia back. So the game is on—even as the show tries to pluck every nerve with only one bed, one bathroom, and a set of rules that will lose them money if broken—including no touching. With stakes that have never been higher and their explosive chemistry at a fever pitch, can Chuck and Olivia keep it together (and their hands off each other) for one month? Find out next week on Name Your Price!

My Thoughts: I found this to be refreshing. I read romances and thrillers and this was an excellent palette cleanser. Their chemistry and witty banter was not only off the charts but the best I have read in a while. After a huge fight in the public, Olivia and Chuck break up for good. Unbeknownst to them, their fight was captured on video and went viral. A reality TV Show, “Name Your Price!”, gets a hold of this footage and feels that they are perfect for the show and if they can survive 30 days locked in a house, they will be millionaires. Each time they break a rule, it cost them money out of the cool million, such as the no touching rule. When you have palpable chemistry like theirs, the no touching rule is almost impossible not to break. With unresolved feelings on the surface, will they be able to last 30 days without touching each other, or breaking any other rules? Or will they risk the million (each) to be together, when they are both in desperate need of funds? This follows the tropes of second chance romance, forced proximity, one bed, rivalry, lovers to enemies to lovers, and reality tv. This book is truly best going in blind if possible.

Olivia was raised by her grandmother, they remain close, and she would do anything for her. She was kind, compassionate, and brilliant. Chuck had some bad blood in Hollywood and was trying to rebuild his reputation. He was sexy, swoony, and charming. The characters were well developed with depth, witty banter (so witty and so funny), chemistry (so hot, it was sizzling most of the novel), they were flawed, and felt authentic. The supporting characters really did support our MCs. The flashbacks of the beginning of their relationship that was interwoven into the storyline really adds another layer to the character’s authenticity. The author’s writing style was complex, swoony, funny, engaging, and even had a twist or two woven into the storyline. The characters were explored with their backstories established, the plot was delivered in a slow burn manner, and the HEA was really perfect.

Overall, I really enjoyed this story. While there was some stretched plot areas and questionable character behaviors, I did not feel that it ever “over-reached.” There is even a twist in the middle that I enjoyed, even if it was a bit questionable. The tropes of second chance romance and forced proximity were done very well in this story. The overall message of the book is hope, hope that even walking through the hard stuff graduates you to the easy, carefree stuff. I am really behind on my reviews with two hurricanes and other commitments, so I am trying to get one out a day, if I can. I have read a bunch of books but have not written the reviews. This was a fun story that touched my heart. It was swoony, charming, sweet, endearing mixed with witty banter and humor, the perfect balance for a rom-com. I would highly recommend picking it up today.

This was the kind of fun romance novel that I needed as a palate cleanser. <i>Name Your Price</I> is about two people in showbiz who very publicly breakup and it leads them to an opportunity to be part of a reality show. Cheesy, I know, but something about this one felt a little more real and easier to relate to. I loved the chemistry between Olivia and Chuck. I loved their supporting characters. Even better, their tumultous relationship was not frustratingly over the top.
This one was a huge thumbs up for me.

Second chance romance but it's also a reality competition?! Sign me up.

Oh wait, I did already. Ha, thanks NetGalley and Dutton Publishing for my DRC.

Take a Big Brother episode, but make it like Survivor (where you can't leave), and the grand prize of a million bucks! Yes.

This book had all the pieces, however, I wish it was a little less woe is me on the late parents, I felt like that one was a bit too much at times. While I can understand the reasoning why, it just seemed a bit excessive in certain parts.

Thanks again NetGalley and Dutton!

ARC Review:

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After their breakup goes viral, Olivia (publicist) and Chuck (B list celebrity) are offered a chance of a lifetime. Agreeing to appear on an episode of the hit reality show, Name Your Price, the pair can win a million dollars each if they can survive a month of sequestered living. Will they come out victorious, or will their differences force them to forgo life changing money?

Holly James’ Name Your Price is a fun, flirty, fast-paced read that I highly recommend!!!

As a fan of reality television shows (Big Brother, Survivor, The Real World, etc.) Holly James premise was right up my alley. I immediately connected with the characters and plot. It is a commentary on how we struggle with effectively communicating in relationships due to our own insecurities and experiences.

Read this book if you enjoy:
-witty banter
-forced proximity
-exes to lovers
-slow burn
-second chance romance

Special thanks to Netgalley, Penguin Group Dutton, and Holly James for allowing me to listen to this book in exchange for my honest review.

I just could not bring myself to care!!! I didn’t like the characters very much, the drama with her late parents felt ridiculous (she was a BABY! Nobody would be hating on her for existing, the forced drama was so *eyeroll*), the chemistry was supposed to be super hot but I didn’t FEEL anything…I wasn’t enjoying it, so I decided to put it to rest and move on. Sorry this one was not for me!

I picked this book to read because I'd read and like a different book by Holly James, and this one was ok... not great, but not a complete waste of time, either. The main characters certainly grew and changed throughout the novel, so that was good. I just wasn't really interested in the Hollywood setting. And the people who were involved in the show that came about from their very public breakup were all just awful people. The show was so manipulative and toxic, just reinforcing what I already think about Hollywood-types.
Plus, the nickname "Chuck" just really didn't do it for me.

Olivia and Chuck have a chemistry fueled on again, off again relationship. That is, at least, until a recording of their public breakup goes viral. When that leads to a a million dollar offer to spend a month together for a reality tv show, they find out if they can stand each other long enough to win.

A quick beach read that will have you laughing with, and at, Olivia and Chuck, while also having your heart strings tugged at during the tender moments. Recommend for anyone looking for a sweet rom com!

Thanks to Penguin Group Dutton for the ARC in exchange for a fair review.

This book sounded like it was gonna be interesting, and I mean it was but for me, it just wasn't my thing.
I didn't really like it too much. I mean the whole idea of reality show and putting 2 exes in a house to win a ton of money had potential. It was a strange way for these 2 (Olivia & Chuck) to deal with their feelings (unresolved). To me a lust between them I guess you could call it but not real fire-y chemistry which was where it took things to the odd part. The way that they acted was kind of petty and very immature and I just couldn't enjoy the story.
I really have nothing else to say because it just wasn't something for me.
Now like I say on some books that are not my thing, I am a mood reader so maybe it was just that and don't completely take my word for a book. The best thing to do is read it yourself to find out.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁: This was a fun Hollywood romance with a twist. I’m not a huge reality show person but I loved the drama of this book! It was fun, flirty, full of banter and forced proximity. I really enjoyed going on the journey with these two characters. If you want a book with fun vibes - check this one out.

Olivia and Chuck just had an epic breakup it was made worse because it was caught on camera and went viral. These two have volatile relationship with explosive chemistry that’s for sure!

Olivia is the product of a Hollywood scandal, her famous mother had an affair with her married father and ended up having her. Then they died when she was a baby being chased by the paparazzi. But Olivia wanted nothing to do with that part of her history. Her grandmother raised her and now she does everything she can to keep her grandma taken care of, but the bill of her care is bankrupting her.

Chuck is a down on his luck actor who is having trouble finding work thanks to something that happened on set. He couldn’t be more opposite than Olivia but he is drawn to her. But Olivia just lost it on him and ended things, because he missed her grandma’s birthday for an audition, and went nuclear.

But that explosion opened a new door and now Chuck and Olivia are being asked to be on a reality show. It would featured them in a house for 30 days and if they make it to the end they both get $1M dollars. Can they shove down their feelings and survive a month together. Will the forced proximity cause them to rekindle their romance or destroy each other.

𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅:

* Exes to Lovers
* Writer x Actor
* Second Chance
* Public Viral Breakup
* Reality TV Show
* Forced Proximity
* Flirty Banter
* Slow Burn
* Hollywood Scandal

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Second chance romance and romance a reality competition, yes please! Would I watch a show where these exes are locked in a house together for a month? You bet I would! This was a fun one!
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Thank you #Dutton and #NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

Super fun read with two MCs that honestly had really great chemistry with one another! This is my second book by Holly James and I have yet to be disappointed - definitely recommend for all my romcom lovers out there 🤗

Received as a NetGalley book.

I originally requested this on NetGalley because I thought it would be a cute little easy read. I will admit I am not a fan of dating and reality shows so I don't know if that influenced my thoughts at all but I will say that I just really didn't end up liking this.

I found both lead characters to be pretty unlikeable. Olivia and Chuck were so incredibly immature even though given what we know about them, especially Olivia's family history, she should be more mature, at least about certain things. I didn't feel as though they really grew as characters/people until the very end of the book and even then I thought the changes were too much, too fast.

Personally I didn't feel as though they belonged together at all and that they only way they could have possibly worked through their problems enough for me to accept the relationship would have been for them both to get lots of therapy over their deep seated issues.

And then, after so much drama, it was all wrapped up way too quickly though at that point I was kind of just glad to be done.

Overall I did not enjoy this book and would definitely suggest something else if someone wanted a good romantic comedy.

Olivia Martin and Chuck Walsh have chemistry that has them swinging wildly from passionate sex to passionate arguments. After a video of them breaking up goes viral, the reality game show Name Your Price makes them a deal they can’t turn down – spend 1 month locked in a house with each other to win $1,000,000 each. Olivia desperately needs the money, and Chuck desperately wants Olivia back. Will they be able to keep their hands off each other for that month?

This story had an interesting premise, but the main characters drove me crazy! They both needed to do a lot of growing up before considering being with anyone else, let alone each other. It felt to me like lust was all they had, not the foundation for a lifelong relationship. There were plenty of funny moments in the story, though, so you may enjoy this if you are looking for something to make you laugh.

Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book.

They weren’t even together that long and it was a lot of on-again-off-again. They both need personal and relationship therapy. She’s a little witch sometimes.

First 40% of the book, these two should absolutely not be together. Sexual chemistry does not a healthy relationship make.

The middle when filming the show: eh it was fine? Get to know them better but they still barely work.

Pre-epilogue - chance they break up later, extremely likely. Post-epilogue - course they make it.

The premise of this book was really interesting! I loved the reality TV aspect of it, and each of the character's stories sounded unique. I just never found myself caring too much about either of them. I think maybe I needed to see more of their relationship prior to the fight in the street, or I needed to know a bit more about them on their own, I just wasn't that invested in what happened. It was an interesting book, and I'd recommend it to those who are looking for a romance that's not too serious. Thank you to Dutton for NetGalley for this ARC!

Thank you to PENGUIN GROUP Dutton and NetGalley for the ARC of this novel. The conceit of the book was interesting to me in a viral fight becoming an episode on a reality show but it did not get as far into the filming as I expected since they were only in the house for about 9 days. That compressed time felt extremely short for the resolution to come but that is why we have suspension of disbelief. Overall, this was a super quick read but enjoyable to pass the time. I doubt I would re-read this in the future but it is bubbly, quirky and fun. 3.25 stars.