[Thank you to NetGalley & Penguin Group Dutton for the opportunity to read this digital ARC in exchange for my honest opinions]

If you were offered a million dollars to live with your ex for a month and be filmed for a reality tv show, would you do it?

Holly James has this uncanny ability to take a "can you imagine if..." situation, and cleverly transform it into a story.

We meet Olivia and Chuck as they're breaking up in a very dramatic and public manner. At no point does it feel like the relationship's demise can be pinned on one person. Both characters have flaws that have prevented them from understanding each other but their sexual chemistry allowed them to ignore those issues for a while (they literally cannot keep their hands off of each other). As a reader, you're given little glimpses of their relationship and you can't help but feel hopeful for Olivia and Chuck's relationship to be repaired.

This book feels like a quick read, most likely thanks to the chemistry and banter between Olivia and Chuck. It's the perfect Summer read.

Perfect if you love:
Forced proximity
Only one bed
MCs in their 30's
Hollywood romance
Second chance romance

Writer, Olivia Martin and Actor, Chuck Walsh have been together since she was assigned to write a story about him for her tabloid. After their public (breakup) fight caught on camera goes viral, they are convinced to participate in a reality show where they are forced to live together in the same house for a month. With cameras everywhere and a million dollars each on the line, they are forced to face the failures in their relationship.

This fun lovers-to-enemies-to-roomies-to... story keeps you interested and invested in their lives. This title from Penguin Group / Dutton is set to be published on July 30, 2024. Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group for the Advance Reader Copy of this title!

4 ⭐️

Olivia (“love child” of a deceased Hollywood couple) and her boyfriend (current B list actor) have a mega-fight resulting in a public breaking up, only to find out it’s been secretly recorded, gone viral, and they’re both in the spotlight! A reality TV show sees it and offers them a million dollars to live for a month with each other… easy money or will it be the month from Hell?

This book was cute, light, and a sweet read. In the beginning I thought it lacked substance a little, but the book is like an onion as Shrek would say; as the pages turned the characters grew and I went from causally reading this book to wanting to sit down and finish it to know how it ended!

Thank you NetGalley, Dutton, Penguin Random House, and Holly James for the ARC!

Big thanks to PENGUIN GROUP Dutton for providing this eARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and freely given.

Let's chat about "Name Your Price" by Holly James – a rom-com that throws Liv, a struggling reporter, and Chuck, a recently axed C-list actor, into the chaotic realm of reality TV romance. Their messy past and present fraught with tension explode when their viral breakup lands them on a reality show. With a million-dollar prize at stake and a strict "no touching" rule, they're in for a wild ride.

On the upside, the premise of "Name Your Price" is seriously intriguing, giving off vibes of popular reality shows like "Too Hot to Handle" and "Big Brother." Watching Chuck's family dynamics unfold and seeing Liv's unwavering commitment to her grandma added depth to the storyline. Plus, the closure Liv found from confronting her past gave the whole plot an extra layer of feels.

But, there were a few hiccups along the way. The pacing felt a bit wonky, taking forever to get into the competition and then wrapping up too quickly. I was hoping for more build-up in the competition department – you know, some nail-biting tension to really amp things up! The last 20% felt like it came out of nowhere, leaving me skimming through in search of more satisfying closure. Also, a dual POV would've been killer, giving us a deeper dive into Chuck's side of the story.

Even with its flaws, "Name Your Price" still delivers on the romantic tension and laugh-out-loud moments. It's a wild ride of emotions that'll keep you hooked until the end. So, if you're up for a fun escape into the world of reality TV romance, give it a shot!

Overall rating: 3.75 stars/ 1 chili pepper
Tropes: forced proximity, second chance

If you love Holly James' clever writing (me!!) and reality TV, you're going to be super satisfied by Name Your Price, which is very pleasantly steamy compared to her other (also excellent) novels. The premise of this one is fantastic, and I was hooked from beginning to end. It's got all the forced proximity goodness you want with sizzling tension that keeps the pages turning. Fast-paced and just super fun, this is the perfect beach read to binge in a day. A must-read for Too Hot to Handle fans!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dutton for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

What a fun and cute read! I read this in a few hours and I was immediately drawn into the story. Reality TV + Romance=the best story line! I loved Olivia and Chuck their chemistry and pent up frustration was too good. Overall I loved this book and would definitely recommend!

A fun rom-com meets reality tv romance. Think Big Brother, but with one couple and they have to complete challenges together to win the ultimate prize. Olivia and Chuck have a very public break up that lands them trending online which piques the interest of a television producer. The couple will get a million dollars each if they survive one month locked in a house together. Sounds easy right? Lots of obstacles along the way including handcuffs, lies, and tight spaces. Quick read and if you enjoy some romance, comedy, and reality tv then this if for you. It was a little much with the plot at times, but overall a different read. 3.9 stars.

Holly James's latest book is perfect for all game show fans :)

Name Your Price is an unusual romcom that I'm so glad I picked up! Quirky, unique, and laugh-out-loud funny this book is enjoyable from the beginning. This is the first book I've read by Holly James but it won't be the last!

I really enjoyed this one! I loved that she made an actor and a writer seem “just like” regular people. Grandma Ruby was also a favorite character as she seemed really sweet but also held her own secrets. I thought the story was great up until the major sex scene; it felt a little shallow and expected, I guess? I just felt like the author spent so much time showing how they actually had a relationship with depth while they lived in the house and the sex scene felt like it cheapened the quality of their relationship. Overall, would recommend!

This was such a cute rom com! I enjoyed reading this story and loved the chemistry between the two main characters.
Thank you to netgalley for this ARC!

Name Your Price has such a fun premise for the book! I LOVED the book, but went back and forth the whole time I’m trying to decide if I liked Chuck and Olivia. I really enjoyed Chuck’s character growth and understanding him better as the story went on. With that being said, this book is a fun rom-com for anyone who loves reality TV!

I could not stop reading this book!! I loved reading about Olivia and Chuck in the house <3 The forced proximity and the addition of the rule that <spoiler> they could not touch without losing prize money </spoiler> highlighted and intensified each moment they had together! For example, <spoiler> the secret moment in the pantry!?!?! </spoiler> Of course, chemistry was never the problem for them, but the house allowed them to finally be more emotionally vulnerable with each other and talk through their major issues.

In the beginning, Olivia painted Chuck in a pretty unflattering light so I wasn't sure how to feel about him, but he won me over and was so, so sweet! The resolution for more minor issues (such as dishes, cleanliness, etc) weren't addressed as much, but I'd like to think that Olivia and Chuck were able to work through those.

This book has forced proximity, some forbidden love, a bit of opposites attract, and insane chemistry. If you love reality TV shows like Bachelor in Paradise/Big Brother definitely read this book! (I used to religiously watch the Bachelor/Bachelorette/Bachelor in Paradise, so no surprise that I loved this book :) )

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group for this ARC!

Cute and fast paced rom-com. The game show idea in this book was unique and funny as well as an interesting concept for a forced proximity trope. I will for sure be checking out the other books by Holly James.

Thank you to Netgally for providing this ARC.

3.5 rounded down. This book was cute and I really enjoyed a reality TV concept. I would have loved if the book started with the headlines from her parents scandal and then went into hers. The drama and tension was fun, I just didn’t feel the romantic connection between the characters.

I really enjoyed this book and will definitely being going back to check out her backlist. There was such a wonderful tension between our leads. I know other reviewers mentioned hoping for a little more volatility in the house as it was indicated that they really could not stand each other, but I appreciate that it was not over the top or truly mean because it is hard for me to root for a couple after we get to that level. This was really strong and hit a lot go the marks people are looking for so I cannot wait to recommend this.

Olivia and Chuck's chemistry is unbelievable and it is either bad or good which can blow up their face. They fight and they make up. This goes on and on until one day they have a gigantic fight in public and break up for good, Unbeknownst to either of them their break up was filmed. This happened because Olivia is the "golden child" of her parents who are considered Hollywood Royalty. Chuck is an actor whose star is starting to shine very bright, Because of this video, a reality show offers them a million dollars to coexist in a house for a month with out any physical contact. There are a few other rules to and games that they will need to participate in. The decide to do it. Both of them have reasons why they want that million dollars and it should make for good tv, So now one wonders how this is going to work. Will they be a able to keep a hands off policy going or will they give in to the attraction and lose the money bit by bit. This book will have the reader laughing from the very start. This book was good read and a must for anyone who loves a good ROM-COM.

OMG! I absolutely loved this more than I thought I would.

The chemistry between the two main characters is 🫶🏻

I found myself laughing a ton in this book and loved the forced proximity trope.

definitely need to grab a copy of this one!

"Name Your Price" by Holly James is a delicious rom-com tale that delves into the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness. Set against the backdrop of Hollywood (and all things Hollywood), the story follows the journey of protagonist Olivia as she navigates the highs and lows of life. James masterfully weaves together intricate plotlines and multifaceted characters, drawing readers into a world filled with all the twists and turns that heartfelt romance brings with it.

At its core, "Name Your Price" explores the age-old question of whether money truly buys happiness. Through Olivia's experiences, James invites readers to reflect on the value of human connection and the importance of following one's heart. The author's prose is both poignant and evocative, capturing the essence of each moment with vivid detail.

What sets "Name Your Price" apart is its ability to blend elements of romance, drama, and introspection seamlessly. James tackles themes of ambition and self-discovery with sensitivity, crafting a narrative that resonates long after the final page is turned. Whether you're a fan of romance novels or simply enjoy a well-crafted story, "Name Your Price" is sure to leave a lasting impression.

This book hooked me in from the first chapter. I loved the character development and how the story progressed.

This book was alright, honestly. I think I was expecting way better thus my disappointment but overall i think it was a fun enjoyable read. The characters especially the heroine was a little bit annoying at times and it was hard to keep on reading but I pushed myself because I just wanted to k ow how it ended.