Reality show books are a vibe and this one did not disappoint!

Thank you publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Name Your Price by Holly James mixes romance with home renovations and reality tv in this forced proximity romance.

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: This one was a big no for me. I thought both Olivia and Chuck (CHUCK?!) were unlikeable and irritating. They made stupid decisions and it's mind-boggling that these two are so hot for each other that they risk one million dollars just because they can't keep their hands to themselves? Ugh. I feel like there are wayyy better romcoms with similar plot lines that are better written with likeable characters. I would suggest you leave this one on the shelf (or at least check it out from your library without wasting your own money on it).

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of Name Your Price by Holly James in exchange for my honest review and feedback. This was a super fun to read rom/com that kept me engaged from the first page to the last. Even a little bit of a sizzle in the book! Enjoy!

Name Your Price has a fun, high-concept premise with plenty of potential, and Holly James writes with a breezy, engaging style that makes it an easy read. The story explores themes of ambition, identity, and self-worth in a way that feels timely, and there are a few sharp observations sprinkled throughout that really land.

That said, the execution doesn’t always match the idea. The pacing is uneven, with certain sections dragging, and some of the character dynamics feel more surface-level than deeply developed. The romance and drama elements hit the expected beats but don’t quite surprise or linger in a memorable way.

Overall, Name Your Price is a decent, middle-of-the-road read: enjoyable in the moment, with a premise that hooks you, but not one that leaves a lasting impression after the final page.

Name Your Price has a fun, high-concept premise with plenty of potential, and Holly James writes with a breezy, engaging style that makes it an easy read. The story explores themes of ambition, identity, and self-worth in a way that feels timely, and there are a few sharp observations sprinkled throughout that really land.

That said, the execution doesn’t always match the idea. The pacing is uneven, with certain sections dragging, and some of the character dynamics feel more surface-level than deeply developed. The romance and drama elements hit the expected beats but don’t quite surprise or linger in a memorable way.

Overall, Name Your Price is a decent, middle-of-the-road read: enjoyable in the moment, with a premise that hooks you, but not one that leaves a lasting impression after the final page.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this eARC. All opinions are my own.

This was an enjoyable reading experience.

I honestly was a little disappointed with this book. I felt like the cover and description were really catching then when you read it it wasn't as much. I felt the character was a little immature and it was a good palette cleanser, but not one I would pick up again.

This book was a surprisingly enjoyable read, with a storyline that pulled me in more than I expected. The characters felt genuine, and the pacing kept things moving without dragging. It wasn’t just entertaining—it had a few moments that really made me stop and think.

Cute but almost too cute?

I loved the premise- a viral video of your embarrassingly public breakup goes viral, and a game show reaches out to you to see if your bold, in-the-heat-of-the-moment statement is. "I wouldn't get back with you for a million dollars" is true.

Accepting the offer, because why not, Olivia and Chuck are then thrust under the same roof to face gameshow challenges which are relatively small compared to the biggest gauntlet- they aren't allowed to touch each other or leave the house.

Here's where the too cute statement comes into play:
- Interactions (cute)
- Dialogue (cute)
- Fights (cute)
-Reasons for fight (cute)
- Moments that were supposed to be explosively passionate (you guessed it- turned into a cute interaction)

Overall, a decent romance, don't expect the fire or action.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review. Feel free to drop me a line @jessicareadsit on socials.

Name Your Price has a fun premise. The message being about self-worth, especially for women navigating modern careers and relationships. The magic system, people revealing what they’d do for any price, adds an interesting twist, and Los Angeles always leaves for a playful, entertaining setting.

That said, the execution didn’t quite live up to the concept. This one was a DNF at 60% for me. The plot felt a bit predictable, and some characters didn’t feel fully fleshed-out people. While the themes of empowerment and ambition are important, they occasionally came across a little too on-the-nose.

It’s a light, easy read with moments of charm, but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. Worth a try if you're in the mood for a quick, slightly magical rom-com.

DNFed at around 20% - got a bit too spicy for me & wasn't loving the plot or the main characters enough to stick with it sadly. Not for me, but I think others will really enjoy it!

I loved the premise of this one - two exes thrown together for a month to try to win a million dollars. Olivia and Chuck have chemistry .. a lot of chemistry. But, they also have a lot of issues, especially together. This book made me laugh out loud and left me rooting for both Olivia and Chuck. I loved Olivia's grandmother, and her backstory was a very interesting part to add to the story. Overall, this was a solid rom-com. It was fun and interesting, with a bit of spice added in

Name Your Price brings you very recent exes trying to live together for a million bucks. Fun premise but their arguing must frustrated me. It’s like an episode of Prenthood where everyone was yelling, yeah that energy.

Fun fresh idea though so if you can look past the yelling you’d enjoy!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Such a cute premise and y'all know I'm here for something with just the right amount of magical realism. But it was slightly more surface-level than I wanted it to be. Still, it's a fast, fun read and worth picking up.

This was super cute. I loved the reality tv vibe and the second chance at love. It’s funny how when you’re in a setting and forced to talk, you see a new side of the other person. Enjoyed this book!

What you don't know about Name Your Price (see what I did there?)

This book will immediately hook you from the beginning - a very public breakup suddenly thrusts Olivia (a Nepo baby) and Chuck (a struggling B-Lister) into the spotlight and when a popular TV show gets wind of it, they make the two of them an offer that they can't refuse.
One month. One house. One million dollars.
The trick? They can't touch each other (or they get fined) and they can't leave the house, or the game is over.

Olivia and Nate are written for each other. Their personalities throughout the story just *click* and they challenge each other in ways that are absolutely necessary. This once toxic couple uses this time to actually look at each other and address the things that made them fall apart in the first place. I am a complete sucker for second-chance-romance so I ate this story up and will continue to read Holly James' writing because WOW! I love that we saw the characters grow in real time and confront their issues head-on rather than beat around the bush. I will say that the third-act-breakup was not what I was hoping for, but I could definitely see how the exact situation would have played out in the real world (I'm just like Parker; a hopeless romantic)!
4 out of 5 stars, thank you for allowing me to read and review this!!

This was a fun read and extremely unique! Tension, banter, humor...this one had it all! Holly James is an incredible writer and this one did not disappoint!

Olivia and Chuck, an ex-couple with crazy chemistry, have made the crazy agreement to be a part of a TV show where they live with each other for a month but can’t touch each other.

Both Olivia and Chuck have reasons for agreeing to be a part of the show but can they keep their eye on the prize and not end up in bed with each other?

I love Olivia and Chuck. Their banter is hilarious and their chemistry is palpable. I highly recommend reading this book. Such a fun romcom.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my advanced digital copy!

🌸 RomCom
🌸 Second chance romance
🌸 Close proximity
🌸 He falls first

I just read Name Your Price by Holly James and had such a good time with it. The setup is wild in the best way—exes agreeing to live together on a reality show for a huge cash prize? Yes, please. Olivia and Chuck have that perfect mix of unresolved tension and hilarious bickering that makes you want to keep flipping pages.

There’s forced proximity, awkward (and kind of hilarious) rules, and plenty of emotional baggage between them. But underneath all the chaos is a really sweet second-chance story about two people figuring out what went wrong—and whether they’re brave enough to try again.

It’s fast-paced, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt. If you’re into reality TV drama with a soft side, you’ll totally enjoy this one.

The premise behind this was SO CUTE and it was so well done. It also sounds like my personal nightmare, but hey, it works out.

I love a good second chance romance and this one delivered in the best way.

Thank you so much to Holly James, Dutton and NetGalley for an early copy!