thank you netgalley for the e-arc. i thought this was a perfectly fine book. i wouldn't call it a romcom because it wasn't particularly funny. i liked the interactions between olivia and chuck in the way that they were familiar with eachother's emotions and they way they would react and how they know to comfort eachother. i think the part where olivia leaves the house is anticlimatic. the producers of the show were the worst. there needed to be more spiciness to make up for the rest of the blandness.

This romance improves as Olivia and Chuck get more likeable. After all, we start by seeing them at their worst.

The book opens at the end of a relationship, with the very public break-up between Chuck, a B-list actor, and Olivia, a writer for an entertainment magazine. They've had combustible chemistry since they first met when she was interviewing him, and their relationship has been one continuous cycle of fight/make-up sex ever since. This time, though, Olivia is done for good...or so she thinks. But when she and Chuck--both in need of funds--are offered $1 million each to live together for a month for a reality show, she reluctantly agrees to move in with her ex. After all, if they just keep some distance, they should be able to make it, right? Between meddling producers trying to reignite their chemistry and challenges that test the tentative bonds reforming between then, Olivia and Chuck may not make it out of the house in one piece.

I didn't love either Olivia or Chuck at the beginning, but they grew on me as they dealt with the misconceptions and issues they'd had be harboring in their relationship. The plot worked best when focused on the two of them, and a near-end detour to another relationship that needed resolution worked but took the gas out of the central romance and its ending. That said, it was good for character development, so I'm on the fence about how the last few chapters are plotted.

The good news is that romance is enjoyable enough that you should read it and find out for yourself if you like how it ends. It is worth hanging in past the first few chapters of their contentious relationship!

This was a wonderful book. Although they have a great chemistry and are clearly caring for one another, Olivia and Chuck find it difficult to express what they need from one another. Naturally, it sounds amazing to be paid a million dollars and just have to live with your ex for a month, but the production company adds a lot of twists and turns to make it more intriguing. Reading this book was quite enjoyable for me. The premise was amazing, and I enjoyed all of the challenges thrown at them during filming.

Thank you Dutton for granting me access to this title via NetGalley!

Olivia and Chuck have so much chemistry!! The tension was so well written, along with the amazing character growth. At the beginning I truly believed that these two were toxic for each other - but the way Holly James writes their story is so well done.

Four stars!! I would have liked more depth in the final chapters.

that was surprisingly fun, although a little bit cliche. Olivia & Chuck's dramatic breakup was caught on camera, went viral, and then they were invited to do a TV show where they have to live together for a month with the prize of 1 million dollar if they succeed. not only they have to co-live, there's also to keep the show "interesting"

they agreed because they both need that money: Olivia to pay for her grandma's care in the nursing home, and Chuck because his filming career was collapsing and struggled to land a role. but of course the reality of that arrangement is much harder than what they expected. and soon it's clear that they still have feelings for each other.

the TV host loved drama too much that he often improvised the script and put Olivia and Chuck in difficult situations. lets just say that he's a dick and i HATE the peak conflict. i was annoyed at Olivia a bit there but fuck TJ for facilitating that scene.

overall it was good. i liked it. now I need fanarts!!

Unfortunately unlike this authors other books, this one just didn’t really work for me. I liked the premise of this but absolutely was not rooting for these characters to end up together. I didn’t really like either character and I didn’t like them together either.

Once I started, I couldn't stop. Olivia and Chuck have an explosive breakup that is caught on camera where Olivia declares she wouldn't get back together with Chuck even for a million dollars. Welp, her will is about to be tested, because unfortunately for Olivia, her ex is well known and they are approached to do a TV show. The catch? They have to live together, isolated from the world, and cannot leave the house or they lose. There are so many other traps for these two, but both of them need the money and so they reluctantly agree.

I'm not sure why , but I thought this would be more like a Jeopardy game show when I saw the cover, but this was even better. The sparks and fireworks really fly in this one. I was big fan of the Deja Glitch and this was equally enjoyable for me, if not more, because I loved the banter.

Thank you Dutton for granting me access to this title via NetGalley!

Name Your Price
By: Holly James
Review Score: 4 Stars

Boogie’s Bulletpoints
•Olivia and Chuck’s viral video is amazingly described.

•I was cracking up at all of the challenges they had to do.

•James did a great job of building complex characters.

•I loved how this story was resolved!

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Name Your Price was kindly provided as an ARC by NetGalley and Penguin Group Dutton. Thank you for allowing me to enjoy this wonderful book!

This was a really great book. Olivia and Chuck have AMAZING chemistry (seriously, like wow), and you can really see that they do care for each other, but are struggling to communicate their needs.

Obviously, having a million dollars offered to you and all you have to do is live with your ex for a month seems like a good deal, but the production company throws a lot of curve balls to make it more interesting (and wow, it definitely was interesting).

There is a lot of complexity in the story too. Olivia is trying to care for her Grandmother, and is trying to fight the spotlight of being a supposed “affair child”. And Chuck is trying to make it in Hollywood, but is also keeping a secret he cant expose. You really feel what these characters are going through.

All in all, I really enjoyed this book. It would be a good beach read!

3.5 stars

This forced-proximity romcom has a really cute and original premise. Reality show/competition? Yes, please and thank you. I enjoyed the main female character and her backstory, but did not fall for the main male character at all. The beginning and end were pretty good, however, the middle dragged on too long for me.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the Advanced Reader's Copy!

I had to pick up and put down this book several times because the viral drama that starts the book is so not my favorite. However, once I got into the rest of the story I fell in face first and couldn't stop. Olivia (avoider of the Hollywood rollercoaster) and Chuck (slightly outcast rising star) are explosive together. Unfortunately, this is especially true when they have an explosive breakup outside on the street where someone films them and their entire fight goes viral. Moreso when her comment "I wouldn't for a million dollars!" gets picked up by a show popular for having someone name their price to do something scary or unpleasant. The rest of the story of Olivia and Chuck, their past and their current situations and all of the things that get in the way of relationships is a fun ride. I loved some of the more mischievous parts, the more caring parts, the parts that create bonds.

#arc
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Name Your Price was such a fun twist on the forced proximity trope. When Olivia and Chuck’s latest breakup goes viral, Olivia assumed they were finally done for good. What she didn’t anticipate was the chance to win a million dollars - each! The only catch? Chuck and Olivia need to stay in a house together for a whole month without breaking any of the rules. All while being filmed for a new reality tv show.

I really had a lot of fun reading this book. The premise was great and I loved all of the challenges thrown their way while filming. I only wish the filming/reality tv portion of the book had lasted a bit longer. While there is no denying Olivia and Chuck’s passion, I just didn’t fully buy that they were able to work through their issues that quickly. In particular I really enjoyed Olivia’s development and the storyline regarding her parents. I’m glad she was able to find some closure.

Thank you to Dutton and NetGalley for a review copy.

— 2.5 ⭐️ Disappointed. Even though the storyline describe how is “the entertainment industry works” in details. But, truthfully, I was expecting something better than this from the author itself. I was mesmerized with “The DejaGlitch” that was published last year, but with this book, it was like tore up my high expectations from her.

The story starts between Chuck and Olivia has scandal in front of Chuck’s apartment. With how it’s going and the setting of place in the middle of some kind Hollywood sensation, that creates the ideas to casted both of them as the characters in a reality show called “Name Your Price”. Because of few things related with ‘money’, however the conditions and shameful of doing it, Olivia agreed. Even though the main reasons she doesn’t want to be in front of the camera because of the scandals her parents has back then. With how the timelines go, they ended up not winning the price they offered but the bright side was, Chuck and Olivia can solved their problems and received solace from their pasts.

The characters and emotions that Mrs. James put into phrases that easy to understand for not my first language, gave me thrill, relatable scenes, and understanding of the things that happened in the entertainment industries. Some of the readers that work in this industry might understand it better, but, for me who didn’t, it clearly somehow gives me ideas and imaginations how it works. It is similar with the things that happened in Asian entertainment as well, not that much different. However, compared to the first book that I’ve read from her, this is kinda disappointing. There’s nothing special about it and not even leaving a special mark on me.

Analyzing:
🎥 in any kind of relationship, sharing the same value is important to avoid any drama
🎥 some children doesn’t want to follow the same career path as the parents
🎥 entertainment work show differently between on & off screens
🎥 the insight from outsider can give you new perspectives
🎥 how to survive in this “entertainment industry”
🎥 masculinity struggling because the partner “earns more”
🎥 symbolism of color & outfit

Lastly, for the people who would like to know “The Hollywood fame” industries work, this book give a glimpse of how it worked. With adding a special spice and romance, what would make this more interesting. However, in my case, it was not. Enjoyed most of it with the writing and the surprise but wouldn’t be bother to get back to this book once it’s over.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me privilege for reading the book before it’s released

Premise great. Execution…… not so much. I was on board for the first 25%. Lost interest during about 50% and DNF around 65%

While I loved Holly James’s last book, I did not enjoy this one. There were too many issues for me, mainly with our main characters. There is no chemistry between them beyond physical. All they do is have sex and fight. And the fighting is for such small and petty things. Like they can’t even have a single conversation without it turning into a fight on some level. I also feel like neither Olivia or Chuck have any critical thinking skills. I was rolling my eyes at their choice so many times. My other issue with this book was the game show, which I feel like there was no structure for. Their challenge is meant to be one episode long, but the crew creates so many challenges and interviews, that there’s too much content for one episode.

Overall, I did not like this book and do not recommend.

This book had a lot of potential but was just kind of meh to me. I didn't feel the chemistry between the main characters beyond bickering, which is understandable being exes but as the reader I'm supposed to root for that? I've liked Holly James books in the past, so I'll continue to read her new stuff.

Olivia and Chuck have intense chemistry - the kind that can lead to explosive arguments but continues to bring them back together. But after one very public, very heated fight, they are finally broken up for good. Too bad their fight went viral. Before they know it they are offered a life-changing amount of money if they agree to film a reality show where they live together - and they have to make it an entire month without touching to get the money. With super high stakes, and their incredible chemistry and nowhere to escape, Olivia is in for a huge challenge.

I thought this was such a fun premise - I’m a sucker for a reality show romance, but this was a different twist than we usually see and I was here for it. While I wasn’t sure Olivia and Chuck were good for each other at first, as the story progressed and we got more of their stories, I found myself rooting for them. The banter in this book is top notch, and made for a really fun read.

Thank you to Dutton Books and NetGalley for the advance copy.

Thank you to Holly James, the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

3.25 ⭐️

This one took me a bit to get into. I’ve read books that had a reality tv show setting before and loved them so I’m not quite sure why this one didn’t hit differently for me.

I still enjoyed the book, don’t get me wrong. I think there was some disconnect between me as a reader and the two MCs: Chuck and Olivia. I feel like some of the story was a little rushed in some parts and some others could’ve been condensed a little more.

But all in all, this was a cute and a fun read once I did get into it. I always love a good ex story hehehe.

I do not do reality television but sign me up to watch this book hit the screen! The chemistry is perfection.

Super cute read! As a lover of all things reality tv, this was the right kind of book to go with the obsession. Only thing I would have wished was different was a dual POV aspect.

Name Your Price was a quick and fun second chance romance book. I was able to listen to the audiobook and it definitely made the story more enjoyable.

It’s in the heroine’s POV only, which was okay but I think having the hero’s POV could have benefited the story more.

It’s dual POVs of the main characters, Olivia Martin and Chuck Walsh, and there are some great tropes like forced proximity, one bed, exes to lovers, a celebrity and second chance romance.

The overall premise was entertaining with the main characters being exes and starring in a reality tv show together. Some of the game rules and challenges lead to some very amusing, intense and steamy moments. The pacing of the story however, was a bit too fast-paced and there were certain subplots that could have been more expanded on.

The romance between the main characters wasn’t my favorite but still okay. While, the physical part of their relationship was very passionate and the one aspect they were great at, everything else between them felt quite underwhelming. I just didn’t feel that deep connection between them.

I will say though, them being stuck together lead to some angsty, tension-filled and emotional moments. They were also able to communicate and discuss some of their issues, which I liked.

The third act conflict and resolution was okay as well. It was quite rushed and I wished certain aspects could have been more explored upon. But the ending and epilogue were really sweet.

Overall, this was just a solid second chance romance book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.