I wanted to like this book more than I did. Big picture, it kept my attention and had an interesting storyline. The smaller details? Not a huge fan- communication could have solved so many problems (which is true in a lot of romance books), but the FMC lying to her grandma about being 2 months behind in payments at the care facility she’s in? MMC lying to his parents about being fired from a job? Also, there wasn’t a lot of redeeming romance or relationship building that had me rooting for them. Lots of lust. I’m glad they got their HEA and therapy, though!

I love a reality tv romance book - it aligns with almost all of my interests into one! And enemies to lovers / second chance? It's as good as it sounds for any Bravo/Bachelor fan!

Holly James has hit it out of the park once again with her latest rom-com, Name Your Price. Even though it is not surreal like her first two novels, it is so engaging that I read it all in one day! (And that was with being busy part of the day.)

I loved the premise of this novel and there was a great deal of emotion throughout. The chemistry between Olivia and Chuck was extremely hot! I was constantly surprised and the story was not predictable at all. There was more going on behind the scenes while Olivia and Chuck were stuck in a house together and it was interesting to see how things would play out. Especially after they had to deal with the challenges from the show and hiding their re-emerging passion from the audience. It's the perfect kind of rom-com mixing several tropes and it would play out really well on screen.

I definitely recommend this novel and look forward to more from Holly James!

(Trigger warnings below.)

Movie casting suggestions:
Olivia: Rhiannon Fish
Chuck: Glen Powell
Mansi: Melanie Chandra
Grandma Ruby: Ann-Margret
TJ: Billy Magnussen
Parker: Peter Gallagher
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TW: Death of parents. Sexual harassment. (Both are off page.)

Name Your Price by Holly James is a fun and charming contemporary romance that blends humor with heart. The story follows Poppy, a woman who, facing financial struggles, joins a dating app where potential suitors bid on her time, essentially setting their own price for a date. This quirky concept sets the stage for a lighthearted, unpredictable adventure.

The book shines with its humor—Poppy’s witty inner thoughts and the amusing situations she finds herself in make for an entertaining read. The unique premise adds an interesting twist to the romance genre, keeping things fresh and engaging. It’s a light, feel-good story that’s perfect for fans of quirky rom-coms.

Name Your Price follows Olivia and Chuck, exes who can’t seem to stay away from each other. They get thrown together in a once in a lifetime situation and have no choice but to take advantage of a chance at one million dollars. Can they stay away from each other as well as stay in a house together for 30 days?

I am a fan of this story because it’s not just about a relationship. There is depth with Olivia’s backstory and family, and we get to learn a little more about Chuck as well. It was a quick and fun read and I enjoyed it.

Name Your Price 💕💵
By: Holly James
Story: ✨✨✨✨ 4/5
Narration: N/A

I’d like to thank @penguingroupdutton and @netgalley for a e-arc of this novel.

Olivia Martin was the product of a true Hollywood love story. Her father was a famed celebrity manager and her mother was the IT Girl of the eighties and nineties. Their relationship was as famous as the careers they created. Why? The gossip for years was that Olivia’s parents had an ongoing affair while her father was still married. The product of that affair was said to be Olivia.

Fast forward years later and both of Olivia’s superstar parents have passed. Raised by her grandmother, the fame of Olivia’s parents still haunts her, but she’s continued to remain somewhat removed from the lights, camera, action. Or so she thought…

Chuck Walsh is known as Tinsletown’s Bad Boy. After a fight breaks out between Chuck and an A-list director, his popularity is at an all time low. His next role has to be one that will get him back on top.

What do these two have in common? Well, they both need money and fast. Olivia and Chuck have been fighting - I mean dating for years. They’re the couple who have more fun making up than actually being together. Who knew an everyday argument could possibly be their next paycheck?

After an altercation in the street between the two goes viral, the couple is approached to star in a viral TV concept. Thirty days, under one roof, no leaving and no physical touching. If they can both survive, they’ll win a million dollars.

Can you put a price on love? Find out in Name Your Price by Holly James.

This was such an enjoyable read, I gave it a very solid 5 stars. Chuck and Olivia were fun to read about, they weren't always the perfect book characters but I felt like it worked with the premise of the book. The beginning of the book got me hooked so fast, the middle decent and while I did not agree with how the ending played out it definitely had me engaged the entire time. I would definitely recommend to my friends for a fun "beach read" type book.

Thank you so much to Netgalley, Holly James, and Penguin Group for providing this free ARC.

Former lovers Olivia and Chuck compete on reality tv to live in the same house for a month for a million dollars each. Such a cute premise, a quick and fun plot and great character development. There had always been instant attraction between the two main characters but I appreciated how they learned and grew their true love for each other over the course of the book. An entertaining, modern romcom!

This is a cute novel that is light hearted, entertaining romcom that I was unable to put down. Fantastic book.

This book is a perfect example of the "forced proximity" trope done right! The premise immediately hooked me, and James does a fantastic job capturing the push-and-pull dynamic between the main characters, Olivia and Chuck. Their chemistry is off the charts, and the way they’re simultaneously drawn to and annoyed by each other is just so much fun to read—it’s like watching two magnets trying to figure out if they’ll attract or repel.

The romance is more of a slow burn, but it’s like a candle that keeps burning steadily, never going out. The tension between them is absolutely worth the wait, and I couldn’t get enough of their banter and the sparks flying between them.

I also loved how the story wrapped up. The ending felt satisfying, with the writer giving us a glimpse into Olivia and Chuck’s lives after the main events. It was great to see how everything played out for them and how their choices impacted their future.

If you’re into romances with strong tension, witty characters, and a well-rounded ending, I’d totally recommend this book!

I don't know I wanted to love this but I just can't. I do like it and I think it had a lot of potential. I just wasn't a fan of the execution of the reality tv concept and I think the main characters could have had better chemistry.

Wonderful story, great character development, great writing! Highly recommend this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it

When the fight that finally breaks them up goes viral, Olivia and Chuck are asked to compete in a game show. The catch - they have to stay in a house together for one month to win a million dollars. The two learn more about each other and have some honest conversations which lead to their feelings for each other growing stronger and steamier.

The chemistry between Olivia and Chuck really jumps off the page! This was a very fun and entertaining read. I loved the reality TV aspect that gives you a sort of behind the scenes look at how producers can spin things to make more drama.

This was my first Hollywood/reality show setting in a romance book, and I had a good time reading it. It reminded me of Real World meets Jersey Shore.

The two characters, Olivia and Chuck, are living together, locked up in one house, with one bed, and specific rules they must follow. There was definitely chemistry between the two of them. But I couldn't pinpoint if there were really any feelings involved between them.

Overall, this was an interesting story and it was carried out well. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read!

Thank you Netgalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review. I am a sucker for a second change romance and this didn't disappoint! I really enjoyed the connection that Olivia and Chuck have. Their chemistry was off the charts! Adding the element of living together for one month for a chance to win $1 million dollars on a TV reality show, made this a fun, fast paced read.

I am very thankful to have been gifted a copy of this book; however, at this point this book will be moving to my DNF shelf. It sounds like something I would have really enjoyed, and will happily come back and re-review once I am in a better mindset for the book.

This was super cute! At first I though this was going to be the typical type of reality show romance but I was pleasantly surprised!

A sincere thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Holly James just has a way with rom-com novels and Name Your Price is her next success. Oliva and Chuck have broken up for good. They fight and makeup, but this time they’re done. But how can they turn down a million dollars, which is what they’ll earn if they can live together for one month? Name Your Price is fun, at times laugh out loud funny and generally a good time!

I AM HERE FOR REALITY SHOW ROMANCES!

This trope has honestly thrived over the past couple of years! It's one of my favorite tropes because I absolutely love reality TV.

After a viral break up video, Olivia and Chuck are invited to live locked in a house together for one month and they will win money at the end.

This book has reality TV, second-chance romance, and forced proximity! what else could you want?

This book has been on my Netgalley for a bit and I haven’t picked it up. I haven’t been into romance in a minute, so I’m not the right person to review it anymore.