I loved the chemistry of Olivia and Chuck right from the start. Their story and relationship was fun to follow. My favorite part was each of them describing their first impressions of one another. So sweet and from that you knew they were meant to be together. & there were a few 🌶️ parts.

Thank you PENGUIN GROUP Dutton and netgalley for the arc!

💭 MY THOUGHTS: This was a super fun and sweet forced proximity trope mixed with a reality show setting. I loved the fun antics Olivia and Chuck were thrown into as a part of the reality competition.

Olivia and Chuck’s chemistry was always there but the relational component was what kept getting in their way. We’d get glimpses of them being sweet to on another but they needed to work out how to let their guards down and communicate. I loved both their backstories and the reasons they each had for holding back.

My only complaint (which I’ve read in other reviews) is the name Chuck 😂 Like the least sexy name possible in my opinion (sorry to any Chuck’s out there.

Read for:
📲 Viral Breakup
🏡 Forced Proximity
🩵 Second Chance Romance
📺 Reality Show
👄 Witty Banter
😂 Funny Antics
👓 Single POV
📍 Los Angeles

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️/ 5

Name Your Price totally took me by surprise. When I read the description and looked at the cover, I thought it would be a cute romcom about exes and second chances. I did not expect to be fully invested in the main characters and their relationship. Chuck and Olivia are both imperfect MCs. In fact, I wasnt sold on Olivia at first - thought she was a bit immature but as the book progresses, you understand why she is the way she is and get her perspective of things. Chuck is the same. I saw a shallow actor who only cares about looks and maybe not as talented. Again, as it progresses you understand who he is and see other parts of him that just endeared me. I was rooting for them to get back together. I felt their chemistry through the pages because of how well the writer has conveyed that. The banter is funny and top notch. The other elements in the book worked for the premise of it - the reality show, Olivia being a nepo baby, Chuck's movie set debacle and more. It all worked for the perfect Hollywood book. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley, PRH Audio and Dutton Books for providing me with this book for free in exchange for my review! I was also lucky enough to receive an ALC from the Penguin Random House Audio Influencer Program. @prhaudio #PRHAudio #PRHAudioInfluencer
All opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this delightful novel. I loved how it takes the enemies to lovers twist and turns it upside down. It was so funny to read about Olivia and Chuck having to live in a small house together while they are technichally broken up.

Additonally, this book has some drama and suspense that will draw the reader in, so this book is not just your swoon worthy romance, it is a little more. This book is narrated by Nikki Massoud. I sort of think that this book would've been better if it had switched between Chuck and Olivia's perspectives, though it was still an 5 star read for sure. Nikki Massoud was a great narrator.

Be sure to pick up this delightful romance this summer!

Many Thanks again to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book in exchange for my honest review.

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This was an entertaining, well-written book. It was fun, steamy and kept me reading. I enjoyed this book and will look for more books by this author.

What I loved most about this book was how well Olivia and Chuck learned to communicate with one another. I will take fighting as a form
of communication over the miscommunication trope any day of the week. The passion and chemistry between the characters was alive on every page, and the forced proximity with the added twist of losing money for every stolen touch really upped the tension in this novel.

The TV show concept is intriguing and entertaining, but I found myself getting too irritated with the various challenges the couple had to perform. I know it would probably would have been a pretty boring book without all of the added drama, but the plotted pettiness is the exact reason I can’t stand reality TV. Something I probably should have thought about before applying for this ARC, but also the exact reason this book is perfect for anyone who loves watching reality TV.

I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for:
🎥 Reality TV Romance
❤️ Forced Proximity
🎥 Second Chance Romance
❤️ One Bed
🎥 Open Communication

Thank you to NetGalley & Penguin Group for the free copy in exchanged for an honest review ❤️

I enjoyed reading Name Your Price by Holly James. You will fall in love with all the characters. I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely. Happy Reading!

Great story! Two people that were in love and miscommunication drove them apart. Add in Hollywood and reality tv and their story is forced to continue amongst cameras in forced cohabitation. They were able to talk through their hangups about one another and why their relationship didn’t work out. They were able to navigate through cameras and alone how they truly felt they were meant for each other. A little drama and believe in each other they made it through to the other side. This was a fun read. Thank you to Netgally for this ARC. I’m leaving this review voluntarily.

Is it possible to be a not slow- slow burn romance? That’s the best way I can describe this book. The characters come in hot with an argument that causes them to call it quits. But then they are later reunited with the opportunity to win a lot a money if the exs agree to spend a month in a house together. The tension between the two can be cut with a spoon. I loved reading this it was fast paced and kept me wanting more and more the whole way through. I loved this book and can’t wait for what’s next!

Name Your Price- follows Olivia, a magazine writer, and Chuck, a struggling B-list actor, whose breakup goes viral which catches the eye of the producers of a reality TV show, Name Your Price. The offer is for them to live together for a month under constant surveillance and win a million dollars each.

If you are a fan of enemies to lovers, reality TV (as well as drama), second chance romance (ish) and forced proximity. Then I recommend this book for you.

What I Liked About the Book:

Reality TV Aspect: The book captures the essence of over-the-top reality TV scenarios. Loved the challenges and drama added by the show which kept the storyline engaging for me.
Character development: Loved how we got Chuck’s Hollywood backstory and Olivia’s family dynamics offer intriguing elements which added depth to their characters and the story.

What I Wanted more of/different:
It's no denying that Chuck and Olivia had chemistry- it was their constant bickering and meanness towards each other made it hard for me to root for them to be together at times.
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Name Your Price by Holly James 💚
Standalone

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Adult • RomCom
ARC Review
352 pages
🗓️ July 30

🎥 second chance
💚 reality show
🎥 forced proximity
💚 he falls first and harder
🎥 secrets kept, secrets revealed

📌“The only reason I didn’t tell them sooner was because I didn’t want them to know I let you get away.”

📌“I’m writing this as I watch you sleep right now like some creepy teenage vampire because it’s either this or I climb into bed with you and lose everything. And you know what? I wouldn’t even care. You’re worth every penny.”

📌“There will always only be you.”

Hope. That’s what a romcom should make you feel. Hope. And that’s what this book made me feel. Hope that these two hopeless souls would find their way to each other.

The chemistry between Olivia and Chuck was so palpable since page one oof 😅. I can’t imagine anyone not rooting for them, even themselves 😜 but the six suitcases of emotional baggage made for a nice obstacle course 🫣

I may never watch them in real life, but I have discovered reality shows are very fun to read 😜 I blame it on all that forced proximity that never ever disappoints.

I also loved all the side plots in this one, even if one of them broke my heart for a second there 😭

What a fun summer read ☀️

Wow. This book was chock-full of spice but had enough sweetness to temper it. I thought the reality TV aspect was a fun plot point and I loved that we got enemies to lovers, forced proximity, and the one bed trope!!! It’s like this book was tailor-made for me. I liked that this was light enough to be a beach read but had enough depth that I became invested in the characters. This was such a fun read and I can’t wait to see what the author comes up with next.

Olivia and Chuck have undeniable chemistry, but their fights are explosive. After one such very public blowout that someone recorded on their phone, their fight goes viral. When a reality game show picks up the video and offers them a spot on their show and offers a million dollars each, it sounds to good to be true. Olivia really needs the money, Chuck just wants another chance with her. But this might be the hardest money they ever earn. One month living together– one bed, one bathroom, and no touching.
This was a cute story with so many funny scenes. The tension throughout the month was so high I was starting to wonder when, not if, they'd finally give in.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I should have known. The first chapter shows the volatility in Olivia and Chuck's relationship. The premise of the unusual reality show with the rules for no physical contact and the promise of one million dollars was so tempting. In the end, the game show part was not what I liked about this book. Here are three things I loved:

📷Olivia's back story was a fascinating piece that I would have liked to be more prominent throughout.
🐶Minnie the pug and several other dogs are infused into the plot late in the game. I would have loved to see at least one dog join our story earlier in the book.
📚The Epilogue was a delight. Holly James does a wonderful job of wrapping up the book and giving us a very satisfying ending.

This was a bad book choice for me. Many readers have already loved this book. Please check some of the five- and four-star reviews if you are interested in pursuing this book. I really loved The Deja Glitch by this author, but this one was not for me. There was too much of the physical attraction between the two for my tastes and the heart/mind connection was overshadowed. It was sweet that the author gives her husband a shout out in the Acknowledgments for helping her block out the love scenes. 😉

Thank you to Penguin and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review. Happy Publication Day!

Olivia and Chuck have chemistry… explosive, volatile chemistry. Their dramatic breakup goes viral and they end up being the stars of a reality show. Read this book if you are looking for a bunch of tropes stir-fried into a cute, humor book.

Name Your Price follows Chuck, a B-List unemployed actor and Olivia, a writer, a recently split couple who have an epic in-public breakup that catapults them into the spotlight. Both struggling in their own ways, agree to participate in a reality-TV show that forces them to live together in an effort to win one million dollars, each. Considering their recent split, the rules enforced by the tv show and their sizzling chemistry, the month-long uninterrupted stay promises to push them both to the edge. I would LOVE to have something like this airing on TV right now, it's a unique spin on the lovers to enemies to lovers trope. This book is for you if you are a fan of the one bed/forced proximity trope. I had a difficult time liking either of the characters, they both had mean streaks and easy quips for each other that made them seem childish at times (hello, foot stomping!) Not quite sure if their chemistry makes up for it. Olivia's friendship with her best friend was a major plus.

3.5 stars. Thank you to Netgalley and Dutton for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

When Olivia, a magazine writer, and Chuck, a B-list actor, break-up in monumental fashion, they don't realize it is being caught on film by a bystander. This video goes viral and catches the eye of the producers of the TV show, Name Your Price, who offer them the opportunity to make some big money! All they have to do is live together for one month! Sounds simple enough, but of course this isn't The Kardashians, and the show wants to ensure they get "good TV" footage... Insert crazy challenges. Will they be able to make it through? Will they get the big payout? Will this experience tear them further apart?
The premise of this one definitely caught my attention. My husband and I love reality TV, so this sounded right up my alley. And while it does deal somewhat with the making of the show, this is not just a fluffy reality TV book! There is some real heart to these characters and I loved the development and growth they portrayed.
If you like romances where they MCs go through some crazy stuff but allow it to grow them, where they have chemistry for days but struggle with real hurts, then this one is for you! Even if you're not a fan of reality TV, I think you'll enjoy it!
I was given an advanced copy from @netgalley for my honest review, and you can get your copy tomorrow, 30 July!
#NetGalley #NameYourPrice

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of Name Your Price!

4/5

General Description: Olivia and Chuck have a tumultuous relationship. When their break up goes viral, a reality show called "Name Your Price" approaches them with an offer: live together for one month and win a million dollars. Both Olivia and Chuck need the money, so when they agree, they recognize that this won't be a cake walk. With no where to go, one bed, and one bathroom, Olivia and Chuck have to decide if living together for a month will be the best thing for their relationship, or the worst.

The goods:
- I love reality tv and this book perfectly encapsulates the over-the-top reality TV scenarios that I love. If you like reality TV, you can't go wrong here. If you don't like reality tv, skip over it.
- You get complete resolution at the end of the book which I always appreciate in stand alones.
- The twists you get with the Hollywood backstory of Chuck were interesting.
- Olivia's family backstory was a unique perspective on scandal.

The loss of a star:
- I felt like Olivia and Chuck were pretty one-dimensional unfortunately. They both seemed to have one problem to fix and that was it. I wish they were able to look deeper into themselves for reflection and had more complexities.

Overall: IF YOU LOVE REALITY TV, PICK THIS UP!

This is a reality tv show wrapped up in a book. This story follows Olivia and Chuck who both have very striking personalities. They broke up in a very public way and now find themselves in a reality show situation.

The premise of this book really intrigued me. I'm not always a fan of second chance romances, they either work for me or they don't. This one leaned towards the don't. I struggled with the writing style and found it difficult to truly connect with the characters.

I enjoyed Chuck's character much more than Olivia's. While Chuck was sweet, Olivia was grating.

Overall the story was a quick read and I would be interested to check out other books by this author

I actually really enjoyed this one!

After a fiery break up that spilled out into the street and was ultimately captured on video, Olivia hopes she'll never have to see Chuck Walsh again. That is until a reality show offers them one million dollars to live together for a month.

One million would certainly make a difference in each of their lives, but these two are highly combustible, ripping each others clothes off one minute and then ready to tear the other's throat out the next.

I enjoyed getting to know each of the characters and their vulnerabilities as the story progressed. They're passionate yes but there's something there under the surface that makes these two perfect for each other if they can only learn to communicate. Chuck turns out to be really sweet and kind of swoony and Olivia isn't a nagging, avoid and deflect, shrew like she comes off as at first.

Quick, entertaining read, that had me rooting for the main characters to make it work!

Would definitely read this author again!