Rating: 4.5/5

Spice: .5

Primary Genre: Romantic Comedy

Plot: 4/5

Blurb: Sparks ignite as a pair of broke exes get locked in a house together on a reality show for a chance to win a million dollars, a second-chance romance that perfectly captures the absurd sincerity of made-for-TV love. 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!

The Good:

* Incredibly well written, witty and the perfect beach read for the summer

The Meh:

* The game show host’s character was infuriating to me but I really feel like that’s for the plot. Game show hosts are supposed to be kind of annoying anyways, right?

Bottom Line:

I hadn't read Holly James before this book so when I absolutely loved it, it was really unexpected. This isn't completely closed door but there's a lot less smut than the books that I usually read and that didn't bother me at all. I loved the plot of this book and the way that the author dealt with the emotional baggage of the characters. I loved that the characters are very real and not written without flaws. Not only that but Holly still manages to make the book funny while tackling some serious stuff. Highly recommend!

Rom-commin’ at its best! I loved both main characters from the start and their dynamic was so entertaining. But I liked that it went a little deeper between them then I was expecting to get from two enemies/exes. I was thinking I could guess everything that was going to happen, but there were some little twists that I didn’t expect and it really added to the story. This is the perfect beach/vacay/plane read and I’ll definitely recommend it.

Okay, I was not expecting the magnitude in which I love this book! These characters and their dynamic had me ROLLING! This is like forced proximity times 1000, forced to live in one house together after their very public breakup?! I could not put this down!

This was a cute story! After Olivia and Chuck’s very public breakup, where the video went viral, a game show reaches out to test the “I wouldn’t get back together with you for a million dollars” comment Olivia made 🫣

Olivia and Chuck are put on this game show where they will live under the same roof as exes. They have to complete challenges, cannot touch one another, and are not allowed to leave the house for any reason! Easy right? Except these two can’t help but argue over little things.. and those feelings they used to have for one another? Yeah, they never really went away. 🤭

I enjoyed seeing them try to fight their attraction and remember not to touch each other- and the challenges they had to complete if they were caught! I liked that Olivia was trying to win the money to help her grandmother and how important she is to her. Chuck was nice, I liked the mystery of why he was fired from his movie set and the added drama of the tv show bringing it up. I think the reason he got fired showed how good of a man he truly is, even if it didn’t seem that way at first. Overall, it was really cute and enjoyable!

I didn’t hate this, but I also don’t have a lot of positives to highlight. The concept of putting two exes in a house for reality TV with a chance to win a million dollars was a fun way to make them confront their unresolved feelings. But there was a distinct lack of chemistry between Olivia and Chuck, beyond mere lust. They came across as very emotionally immature. Their interactions were limited to either petty fighting or physical intimacy, without any deeper connection that convinced me they absolutely need to be together.

Olivia and Chuck had a very public breakup. But when they were offered a chance to be paid 1 million dollars to live together for one month, neither could refuse.

A reality tv show where you live with your ex? That sounded interesting, so I was excited to see how it played out.

The two of them had so much chemistry, though Olivia did her best to ignore it. Chuck, not so much. He was determined to get her back.

I liked seeing the Chuck and Olivia trying to navigate their new living situation, especially with all the rules they had to follow to “win” the show. And it wasn’t easy for either of them since it was clear they still had feelings.

This was such a cute, easy, and fun read.

Thanks to Penguin Group Dutton for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

This was very different James' previous book, which had a dose of magical realism, but Name Your Price, carried the same charming writing and developed storyline.

Exes Olivia and Chuck's epic break-up was caught on video and became an internet sensation. Chuck is a b-list actor and Olivia is the love child of hollywood royalty. Both are down on their luck and hovering very close to being broke, agree to star in a reality show where they are locked together in a house for a chance to win $1m each. This book is fun -- I enjoyed the show, the aftermath, and the self discovery each character came into.

4 stars -- thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was not it. It seemingly idolized toxic relationships, which is absurd. Also, the MMC's name is Chuck??? Gag.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The tension and chemistry between the two leads has to be some of my favorite ever! This was the second book by Holly James that I've read and it solidified my love for her work. I definitely plan on going and reading her other releases! Overall I gave it 4 out of 5 stars!

Thank you to NetGalley, Holly James, and Penguin Group for this free ARC!

This book was so cute and fun to read! Imagine being stuck in a house with your ex for an entire month, and the only way out is by winning one million dollars if you can make it through! On top of that, you have to deal with your messy breakup and the undeniable attraction still between you. What could possibly go wrong?! At first, I found the relationship between Chuck and Olivia to be a bit whatever… but as the story progressed, their characters really developed, and we got a deeper look into their thoughts and feelings. I’m so glad I didn’t give up on this because I ended up really enjoying it.

Unfortunately was not a fan of this one. I just think it's a bit over-done as a plot, and a little under-done in this book. Nothing really stuck with me, and I feel like I just do not know how to endorse it. Just... not my style and not something I would ever willingly put myself through.

"If I gave you a million dollars... what would you do?" Not this.

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 made me think of the Netflix Show called "Perfect Match" because the show in the book even had challenges. I just don't think there will ever be enough money to make me live with my ex...but that is a lot of books that can be bought.

Would you be able to stay in a house with your recently broken up ex-boyfriend if it meant you got a chance to win a million dollars? I mean, that’s a no brainer right? Problem is, you might actually still be having feelings and there are all these rules about not touching each other and not killing each other too. That definitely makes it harder! I thought this was a cute book and an interesting concept. I found the characters to be loveable and I really enjoyed their chemistry. I appreciated that they had growth while in the house, both personally and together, and I enjoyed the ending. While I did enjoy my time with the book, however, I do think that this isn’t one that will likely leave a lasting impression. It felt a bit middle ground as far as the banter goes. While I had fun reading it and I’m sure other people will enjoy it as well, it might not be one that sticks with me. Overall, I rate it a 3.5/5 stars.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced reading copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

This book was cute, but very frustrating at times. Honestly, this couple didn't make sense to me and gave me the vibe that they had been together for only weeks vs being in a serious relationship. Because of that it was hard to buy in to the gameshow premise. I think really it just didn't make a lot of sense as a whole and took away from my enjoyment.

Really enjoyed this one. This was my first book from this author but I'll definitely be looking for more in the future.

If you're a realtiy TV fan, this one is for you! I was surprised how much I enjoyed this one. It was quick and fun with loads of tension!

I’m surprised how much I enjoyed this book. The concept was very unique and I loved every minute. The tension was through the roof and I loved it.

As a reality TV fan, I really liked this book. It was an easy, quick, fun read. I liked the concept of the TV show and I enjoyed how the relationship progressed. It was a satisfying book all around!

Name Your Price was a fun and empowering read with a great message about knowing your worth. I really enjoyed the premise and the main character’s journey of self-discovery. The writing was engaging, and there were plenty of moments that made me smile.

While I didn’t fully connect with every part of the story, I still appreciated the themes of confidence and ambition. The romance was cute, though I wished for a bit more depth. Overall, it was an enjoyable read with a positive message, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a light, feel-good story.

Unmistakable chemistry from first meet of our MCs. This was a hot and sweet romcom with my favorite trope— forced proximity. Loved the concept of the book and found the characters to be really likeable!