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Sparks ignite as a pair of broke exes get locked in a house together on a reality show for a chance to win a million dollars, a second-chance romance that perfectly captures the absurd sincerity of made-for-TV love.
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!
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!
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First published July 30, 2024
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Holly James
6 books437 followersHolly James is the author of adult romance and commercial fiction. She holds a PhD in psychology and has worked in both academia and the tech industry. When she’s not reading or writing a book, she can be found on the beach or hiking in the woods. Born and raised in Northern California, she currently lives at the southern end of the state with her husband and their dog. Find her at hollyjamesbooks.com and on Instagram at @hellohollyjames.
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March 18, 2024
Oh, literary lord, just blessed me with this pant-melting, highly entertaining, unputdownable romcom—a breath of fresh air after devouring so many thrillers that gave me headaches with too many twists. Olivia and Chuck (even though that name always reminds me of Blair Waldorf’s antihero soul twin Chuck Bass) are a combustible couple that sets entire chapters on fire! Their chemistry is explosive, hyperventilating, and hot as hell! Their banter is witty and guffaw-worthy.
Can you imagine a couple who can't keep their hands off each other, agreeing to spend one month together without tearing each other's clothes off or touching? Enter Olivia Martin, the scandalous child of an illegal relationship between Hollywood legends. Raised by her grandmother, she becomes an aspiring writer buried in debts. The only solution to pay for her grandmother’s care is accepting an offer from producers inspired by a viral video featuring a screaming match with her ex, Chuck. The producers believe their chemistry is palpable and are ready to exploit their viral fame for a special TV show concept.
Enter Chuck (Charles) Walsh, whose reputation is tarnished after a quarrel with an A-list director. Becoming persona non grata in Hollywood, he aims to fix his broken career path by accepting the offer to live with his ex. This way, he can still attract producers' attention and have enough funds to fix things in his life. However, his secret agenda is also fixing things with Olivia, who is adored by his family.
Can these volatile, impulsive people endure the pressure without ending up in bed? The challenges are high, especially when unresolved feelings are on the fence.
I loved this book, giving it my five high-chemistry stars! I highly recommend you go in blind and read it!
Many thanks to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP DUTTON for sharing this amazing book’s digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest review.
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Can you imagine a couple who can't keep their hands off each other, agreeing to spend one month together without tearing each other's clothes off or touching? Enter Olivia Martin, the scandalous child of an illegal relationship between Hollywood legends. Raised by her grandmother, she becomes an aspiring writer buried in debts. The only solution to pay for her grandmother’s care is accepting an offer from producers inspired by a viral video featuring a screaming match with her ex, Chuck. The producers believe their chemistry is palpable and are ready to exploit their viral fame for a special TV show concept.
Enter Chuck (Charles) Walsh, whose reputation is tarnished after a quarrel with an A-list director. Becoming persona non grata in Hollywood, he aims to fix his broken career path by accepting the offer to live with his ex. This way, he can still attract producers' attention and have enough funds to fix things in his life. However, his secret agenda is also fixing things with Olivia, who is adored by his family.
Can these volatile, impulsive people endure the pressure without ending up in bed? The challenges are high, especially when unresolved feelings are on the fence.
I loved this book, giving it my five high-chemistry stars! I highly recommend you go in blind and read it!
Many thanks to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP DUTTON for sharing this amazing book’s digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest review.
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February 11, 2024
Olivia and Chuck have unmistakable chemistry. But fool around with chemistry too much, and it blows up in your face. That’s what happens at the opening of Name Your Price: after a passionate interlude, they end up screaming at each other in the street, this time half-clothed. They loudly declare their final break-up, with Liv uttering the ominous phrase: “I wouldn’t be with you for a million dollars!” The scene gets videoed and, thanks to Chuck’s status as a recently disgraced B-list actor, and their eye-popping physical appearances, it goes viral. That’s when a producer swoops in and offers the struggling pair a chance to live in a house together for a month, all on TV. The offering price: one million dollars.
Gotta love this premise: it’s the “forced proximity” trope defined. James does a great job illustrating the simultaneous attraction and repulsion of the MCs, much like bringing two magnets together. Every few pages, even as Liv rails on about Chuck’s bad habits and defensiveness, she watches him work out or go for a swim, and her mind wanders into their past bedroom/kitchen floor/back of the pantry trysts. Better still, she sits back and observes, and ever so subtly, sees Chuck for those better habits, like caring for his family or defending the little guy. James gives us a clinic on the rom-com genre, hooking us with a little spice, getting us to stay for the emotional tension.
James also does lots of the little things well, dialogue among them. Liv and Chuck are veterans of the verbal battlefield, experts at flinging those sharp daggers precisely on target. Pace is another of the book’s attributes: the language is accessible and easy to digest. The situations move swiftly without too much text, and anyone who’s even glimpsed a reality TV show will smile through them. The novel opens with a bang and progresses without too much exposition, getting right to the good stuff (hee-hee!). Finally, fans of romantic spice will be glued to the pages. (Get your mind out of the gutter, please. I’ll wait.)
Here's what I think about some of the novel’s shortcomings: I enjoyed it enough that I was willing to overlook some of the less believable plot pieces. For the most part. Declaring these in detail would reveal some important spoilers, so allow me to speak in generalities. There’s a twist in the middle that had me wincing. There are some character reactions that require emotional yoga, a stretch too far here and there. Some character attributes seemed to need a little more…baking?
But it’s a fun story, isn’t it? Like Katherine Center once said (see my review of Hello Stranger), the great thing about this genre is the sense of hope. The idea that things will get better, maybe even great. So, the desire we have that Liv and Chuck will overcome their rivalries and petty anger and get together could (or should, depending on the extent of your affinity for them) overshadow the doubt we have about certain elements. That makes this novel imperfect, but not necessarily unlikeable. Make sense?
So, are you looking for a little fun, a little sunny jolt in your everyday drab life? Then go grab a copy of Name Your Price. Maybe a tiny blemish or two, but it’s a sexy, endearing, charming little rom-com. Enjoy!
Thank you to Dutton Press and NetGalley for a free advance copy in exchange for an honest review. Name Your Price has an expected publication date of July 30, 2024.
Gotta love this premise: it’s the “forced proximity” trope defined. James does a great job illustrating the simultaneous attraction and repulsion of the MCs, much like bringing two magnets together. Every few pages, even as Liv rails on about Chuck’s bad habits and defensiveness, she watches him work out or go for a swim, and her mind wanders into their past bedroom/kitchen floor/back of the pantry trysts. Better still, she sits back and observes, and ever so subtly, sees Chuck for those better habits, like caring for his family or defending the little guy. James gives us a clinic on the rom-com genre, hooking us with a little spice, getting us to stay for the emotional tension.
James also does lots of the little things well, dialogue among them. Liv and Chuck are veterans of the verbal battlefield, experts at flinging those sharp daggers precisely on target. Pace is another of the book’s attributes: the language is accessible and easy to digest. The situations move swiftly without too much text, and anyone who’s even glimpsed a reality TV show will smile through them. The novel opens with a bang and progresses without too much exposition, getting right to the good stuff (hee-hee!). Finally, fans of romantic spice will be glued to the pages. (Get your mind out of the gutter, please. I’ll wait.)
Here's what I think about some of the novel’s shortcomings: I enjoyed it enough that I was willing to overlook some of the less believable plot pieces. For the most part. Declaring these in detail would reveal some important spoilers, so allow me to speak in generalities. There’s a twist in the middle that had me wincing. There are some character reactions that require emotional yoga, a stretch too far here and there. Some character attributes seemed to need a little more…baking?
But it’s a fun story, isn’t it? Like Katherine Center once said (see my review of Hello Stranger), the great thing about this genre is the sense of hope. The idea that things will get better, maybe even great. So, the desire we have that Liv and Chuck will overcome their rivalries and petty anger and get together could (or should, depending on the extent of your affinity for them) overshadow the doubt we have about certain elements. That makes this novel imperfect, but not necessarily unlikeable. Make sense?
So, are you looking for a little fun, a little sunny jolt in your everyday drab life? Then go grab a copy of Name Your Price. Maybe a tiny blemish or two, but it’s a sexy, endearing, charming little rom-com. Enjoy!
Thank you to Dutton Press and NetGalley for a free advance copy in exchange for an honest review. Name Your Price has an expected publication date of July 30, 2024.
March 11, 2024
If you had to live under the same roof as your ex for a million dollars would you do it? 👀‼️
I know it's a bit of an inception having a book about a TV game show, but there's something about it that made me swoon all over it. "Name Your Price" follows Olivia and Chick, who did a very public viral video of their breakup where Olivia says, "I wouldn't get back together with you even for a million dollars," and Hollywood said BET and made a show out of it!!!!!!
The tension and chemistry between Olivia and Chuck were to die for!! I would say it's a slow burn, but it's more like a continuously burning candle that never turns off. Anyway, I would totally recommend this book. IT WAS SO CUTE!!! It made me think of the Netflix Show called "Perfect Match" because the show in the book even had challenges. SO DARN CUTE.
Thank you, Holly James & Netgalley, for giving me the opportunity to receive an ARC for my honest review.
Tropes:
💰TV Reality Show Rom Com
💰Second Chance Romance
💰He falls First
💰Forced Proximity
💰Witty Banter
💰Sensual tension
I know it's a bit of an inception having a book about a TV game show, but there's something about it that made me swoon all over it. "Name Your Price" follows Olivia and Chick, who did a very public viral video of their breakup where Olivia says, "I wouldn't get back together with you even for a million dollars," and Hollywood said BET and made a show out of it!!!!!!
The tension and chemistry between Olivia and Chuck were to die for!! I would say it's a slow burn, but it's more like a continuously burning candle that never turns off. Anyway, I would totally recommend this book. IT WAS SO CUTE!!! It made me think of the Netflix Show called "Perfect Match" because the show in the book even had challenges. SO DARN CUTE.
Thank you, Holly James & Netgalley, for giving me the opportunity to receive an ARC for my honest review.
Tropes:
💰TV Reality Show Rom Com
💰Second Chance Romance
💰He falls First
💰Forced Proximity
💰Witty Banter
💰Sensual tension
August 17, 2024
It's a fun story that deals with issues from reality TV and handling family and relationship strife. I found the concept to be really unique, and the book's main plot—involving the slow burning and passionate romance —made it an engaging read.
Chuck and Olivia had such great chemistry throughout the entire story. The tension and humor between the two was something I really enjoyed. The flashbacks from the beginning of their relationship were especially interesting to me because they gave the characters a genuine sense and increased the intensity of their emotions. This is a book you will like if you like romance novels that don't have a lot of smut.
Olivia had such a rich past, which gave her character so much depth, and I also loved it. The relationship between Olivia and her grandmother is also one of my favorite aspects of this novel. Olivia's character gains depth from the sacrifices she takes to provide her grandmother with a lovely and carefree life.
The book, in my opinion, concluded quite nicely. The writer provided us with further information regarding the course of their lives following the program and the outcomes that affected them both.
Two of my favorite tropes are forced proximity and second-chance relationships, and both are done incredibly well in this book. Anyone who like such tropes or decent reality TV should absolutely check this out.
Chuck and Olivia had such great chemistry throughout the entire story. The tension and humor between the two was something I really enjoyed. The flashbacks from the beginning of their relationship were especially interesting to me because they gave the characters a genuine sense and increased the intensity of their emotions. This is a book you will like if you like romance novels that don't have a lot of smut.
Olivia had such a rich past, which gave her character so much depth, and I also loved it. The relationship between Olivia and her grandmother is also one of my favorite aspects of this novel. Olivia's character gains depth from the sacrifices she takes to provide her grandmother with a lovely and carefree life.
The book, in my opinion, concluded quite nicely. The writer provided us with further information regarding the course of their lives following the program and the outcomes that affected them both.
Two of my favorite tropes are forced proximity and second-chance relationships, and both are done incredibly well in this book. Anyone who like such tropes or decent reality TV should absolutely check this out.
July 15, 2024
4⭐️ 1.5🌶️
Name your price is truly the most fun you can have while reading! The premise immediately grabbed me! You have two exes who are still so incredibly hot for each other that get offered the chance to do a reality tv show where they can win 1 million dollars each but they have to live locked in a house together for a full month.
If you love a good reality show where there are challenges set up to get drama going, you are going to eat this up! Olivia and Chuck honestly had me laughing out loud, I loved how much they acted like they hated each other when they just wanted to jump each other’s bones like crazy! The sexual tension truly was through roof and I was so unbelievably entertained the entire time.
If you love too hot to handle and a quick read that’s a ride the entire time with lots of tension +banter then I would highly recommend!
Thank you Dutton books for the free arc in exchange for an honest review.
Name your price is truly the most fun you can have while reading! The premise immediately grabbed me! You have two exes who are still so incredibly hot for each other that get offered the chance to do a reality tv show where they can win 1 million dollars each but they have to live locked in a house together for a full month.
If you love a good reality show where there are challenges set up to get drama going, you are going to eat this up! Olivia and Chuck honestly had me laughing out loud, I loved how much they acted like they hated each other when they just wanted to jump each other’s bones like crazy! The sexual tension truly was through roof and I was so unbelievably entertained the entire time.
If you love too hot to handle and a quick read that’s a ride the entire time with lots of tension +banter then I would highly recommend!
Thank you Dutton books for the free arc in exchange for an honest review.
August 11, 2024
I didn’t hate this, but I also don’t have a lot of positives to highlight. The concept of putting two exes in a house for reality TV with a chance to win a million dollars was a fun way to make them confront their unresolved feelings. It felt a bit like a mix between Too Hot to Handle and Big Brother!
But there was a distinct lack of chemistry between Olivia and Chuck, beyond mere lust. They came across as very emotionally immature. Their interactions were limited to either petty fighting or physical intimacy, without any deeper connection that convinced me they absolutely need to be together.
Additionally, the logistics of the TV show were confusing. The characters mentioned having no internet access, yet they still had their phones. Why not use their phones to connect to the internet? What am I missing here?
(heat level: a couple open-door scenes, mild to moderate details)
But there was a distinct lack of chemistry between Olivia and Chuck, beyond mere lust. They came across as very emotionally immature. Their interactions were limited to either petty fighting or physical intimacy, without any deeper connection that convinced me they absolutely need to be together.
Additionally, the logistics of the TV show were confusing. The characters mentioned having no internet access, yet they still had their phones. Why not use their phones to connect to the internet? What am I missing here?
(heat level: a couple open-door scenes, mild to moderate details)
July 28, 2024
4.5 stars. Marrying zany reality TV hijinks and a romance with both simmering sexual tension and an unexpected amount of depth, Name Your Price was a near-perfect adult romcom that took me by surprise.
June 2, 2025
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!
Thank you so much to Holly James, Dutton and NetGalley for an early copy!
April 9, 2024
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!
June 25, 2024
I tried to like this, but i just couldn't. The book opens with a sex scene pretty much immediately, but it's not vulgar in description but also not really what I'd consider closed door. Not only did that give a bad start, but this book idolized sex and toxic relationships. There was no relationship outside of arguing and hooking up, and the arguments were over things that didn't make any sense. Chapter five was as far as I could get. Her friend gives her a "toy" before she goes on the show, and that was enough for me.
March 21, 2024
Could you live locked in the same house as your ex for 1 million dollars? 💵
What I loved about this book:
- The reality tv/game show take was so unique! It gave a true BTS look at reality tv which was intriguing.
- Forced proximity with off-the-charts sexual chemistry 😮💨 you could cut the tension with a butter knife!
- The relationship between Olivia & her grandma, Ruby, was absolutely adorable and showed the power of love & family. 🥰
- The character development for Olivia was fantastic! (Maybe she was the problem all along 🤔)
What I didn’t love so much:
- I was hooked instantly with this book! The beginning chapters had me drawn in immediately. The middle was OK but at times a bit overwritten. The ending was drawn out. I was checked out with an hour left of the book just wanting to tie up loose ends TBH.
- I expected more explosiveness in the house, but it was rather tame. We’re set up on the premise that their relationship is volatile, but really the issues are so surface level.
It’s a cute read that at times will make you laugh out loud. The spice level is tame for the most part but the sexual chemistry/tension is so strong! ❤️
Thank you to NetGalley & Penguin Group Dutton for the opportunity to read this digital ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.
What I loved about this book:
- The reality tv/game show take was so unique! It gave a true BTS look at reality tv which was intriguing.
- Forced proximity with off-the-charts sexual chemistry 😮💨 you could cut the tension with a butter knife!
- The relationship between Olivia & her grandma, Ruby, was absolutely adorable and showed the power of love & family. 🥰
- The character development for Olivia was fantastic! (Maybe she was the problem all along 🤔)
What I didn’t love so much:
- I was hooked instantly with this book! The beginning chapters had me drawn in immediately. The middle was OK but at times a bit overwritten. The ending was drawn out. I was checked out with an hour left of the book just wanting to tie up loose ends TBH.
- I expected more explosiveness in the house, but it was rather tame. We’re set up on the premise that their relationship is volatile, but really the issues are so surface level.
It’s a cute read that at times will make you laugh out loud. The spice level is tame for the most part but the sexual chemistry/tension is so strong! ❤️
Thank you to NetGalley & Penguin Group Dutton for the opportunity to read this digital ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.
January 31, 2024
Title: Name Your Price by Holly James
Publication Date- 07/30/23
Publisher- Penguin Group Dutton
Overall Rating- 3 out of 5 stars
Review: Review copy given to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Name Your Price by Holly James is a silly goofy time with some heavier topics surrounding aging family members and other family dynamics. I have to say the premise was really unique and those who enjoy reality tv will enjoy this. Some of the two main tropes are second chance romance and forced proximity. I enjoyed the game show elements and felt that it added an element to the story that wasn’t really like anything I had read before. That being said, I couldn't give it more than 3 stars. I had a hard time with the male love interest. He was not a kind guy. I understand that IRL we all make mistakes, do dumb things and are not always the nicest of humans. However, I felt like the things he did were unforgivable and it got to the point it didn’t make sense for the couple to be together. I enjoy realistic romances which include people making mistakes and the power of forgiveness. This male MC just felt so mean and unlikable that I didn’t enjoy the ending. In fact, I would have liked the novel a lot more had the ending been different. I also struggled with the elements of the game show, some things made sense others felt like convenience that didn’t suit the story as well. I am not normally this picky about romance books but something about this felt frustrating I think because so many elements of it were good and I wanted those to continue. I will say the spice scenes were written well, not too much and were a strong suit of the story (usually something I complain about). Lots of mixed thoughts, overall not mad I read it. If you’re looking for a lighter story with some deeper elements, I would recommend it.
Publication Date- 07/30/23
Publisher- Penguin Group Dutton
Overall Rating- 3 out of 5 stars
Review: Review copy given to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Name Your Price by Holly James is a silly goofy time with some heavier topics surrounding aging family members and other family dynamics. I have to say the premise was really unique and those who enjoy reality tv will enjoy this. Some of the two main tropes are second chance romance and forced proximity. I enjoyed the game show elements and felt that it added an element to the story that wasn’t really like anything I had read before. That being said, I couldn't give it more than 3 stars. I had a hard time with the male love interest. He was not a kind guy. I understand that IRL we all make mistakes, do dumb things and are not always the nicest of humans. However, I felt like the things he did were unforgivable and it got to the point it didn’t make sense for the couple to be together. I enjoy realistic romances which include people making mistakes and the power of forgiveness. This male MC just felt so mean and unlikable that I didn’t enjoy the ending. In fact, I would have liked the novel a lot more had the ending been different. I also struggled with the elements of the game show, some things made sense others felt like convenience that didn’t suit the story as well. I am not normally this picky about romance books but something about this felt frustrating I think because so many elements of it were good and I wanted those to continue. I will say the spice scenes were written well, not too much and were a strong suit of the story (usually something I complain about). Lots of mixed thoughts, overall not mad I read it. If you’re looking for a lighter story with some deeper elements, I would recommend it.
July 30, 2024
Picture this: you and your boyfriend end up having an explosive break-up in the street, where you end up topless & someone posts it on the internet for the world to see & it ends up going viral. But it doesn't end there, a TV show reaches out to you & proposes to you and your now ex-boyfriend spend a month together locked away "Big Brother" meets "Too Hot to Handle" style with a million dollars on the line. (This is the horniest book I think ever written, and I don't mean SMUT, they are just SO HORNY)
The first chapter of the book, I thought that this couldn't possibly be the main couple of the story, this has to be her ex and now she's with someone else, but color me surprised it was and BOY did I love being proven wrong. The challenges that Olivia and Chuck faced in the house, and the way they processed their relationship COULD NOT HAVE BEEN BETTER. Chuck Walsh must be protected at all costs.
In the beginning of the book, I found Olivia to be kind of annoying and lacking any self awareness, but man, the character development of this girl.... so worth it. I bawled my eyes out as she learned more about her family life, etc. (she's a product of a famous Hollywood scandal and her parents died when she was only 1).
This book truly had me on the edge of my seat. SO many twists and turns, I almost didn't know what to expect at times, but DAMN. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend if you're into reality TV or just drama in general.
The first chapter of the book, I thought that this couldn't possibly be the main couple of the story, this has to be her ex and now she's with someone else, but color me surprised it was and BOY did I love being proven wrong. The challenges that Olivia and Chuck faced in the house, and the way they processed their relationship COULD NOT HAVE BEEN BETTER. Chuck Walsh must be protected at all costs.
In the beginning of the book, I found Olivia to be kind of annoying and lacking any self awareness, but man, the character development of this girl.... so worth it. I bawled my eyes out as she learned more about her family life, etc. (she's a product of a famous Hollywood scandal and her parents died when she was only 1).
This book truly had me on the edge of my seat. SO many twists and turns, I almost didn't know what to expect at times, but DAMN. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend if you're into reality TV or just drama in general.
April 1, 2025
If you were offered a million dollars to live in a house with your ex for a month, would you do it? I loved the book so much! I have never read a book with this kind of game show setting and I ate it up! The banter and chemistry was amazing!! I laughed and cried! I highly recommend this book. 4.5 ⭐️
July 21, 2024
3.5. Name Your Price is a lovers to enemies romcom with some twists and a lot of heart!
Imagine having to live with your ex in a house that you can’t leave for an entire month! If you succeed, you’ll win one million dollars. You would have to consider your super messy breakup and the fact that you’re still attracted to each other. What could go wrong?! This book was super cute and such a fun read! While I did find the relationship between Chuck and Olivia to feel quite superficial and shallow at first, their characters developed and we got to see inside of their heads a bit more. I was very hooked and couldn’t put this down!
Thank you so much to Netgalley, Holly James, and Penguin Group for providing this free ARC. This is my honest review! This will publish on July 30th.
Imagine having to live with your ex in a house that you can’t leave for an entire month! If you succeed, you’ll win one million dollars. You would have to consider your super messy breakup and the fact that you’re still attracted to each other. What could go wrong?! This book was super cute and such a fun read! While I did find the relationship between Chuck and Olivia to feel quite superficial and shallow at first, their characters developed and we got to see inside of their heads a bit more. I was very hooked and couldn’t put this down!
Thank you so much to Netgalley, Holly James, and Penguin Group for providing this free ARC. This is my honest review! This will publish on July 30th.
September 17, 2024
I loved Holly James' 2023 release The Deja Glitch, so I was super excited to get Name Your Price! I am a Reality TV fan, and I thought it was such a great idea for James to take this storyline into a TV show about people doing things they REALLY don't want to do for prize money. I loved Olivia and Chuck even when they were fighting, and their chemistry was off the charts. There is a dab of spice in the book but mostly it was a rom-com with forced proximity and lots of sexual tension. 🌶🔥 This book also includes one of the funniest dedications I have ever seen, and it was #relatable - thanks for the laugh, Holly!
I listened to the audiobook and had so much fun with it! Nikki Massoud's narration was on point, although I didn't especially love the way she changed her voice for the male characters. Besides that, she got me into the book even more than I already was and overall, I enjoyed the audio immensely. I also loved the secondary characters like Olivia's bestie Mansi and her grandma Ruby. The only part that kept this from being a 5-star read for me was Olivia's distrust of Chuck near the end. I felt like she should have known him well enough to not have the reaction she did, and it was unfair of her not to give him a chance to explain later. It is probably just a me thing, but it really bugged me and kept Name Your Price from being a flawless book. Obviously, I still fully recommend this though, and lovers of rom-coms and Reality TV will thrive!
Thank you to the publishers for my advanced listening and reader copies of this book. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
I listened to the audiobook and had so much fun with it! Nikki Massoud's narration was on point, although I didn't especially love the way she changed her voice for the male characters. Besides that, she got me into the book even more than I already was and overall, I enjoyed the audio immensely. I also loved the secondary characters like Olivia's bestie Mansi and her grandma Ruby. The only part that kept this from being a 5-star read for me was Olivia's distrust of Chuck near the end. I felt like she should have known him well enough to not have the reaction she did, and it was unfair of her not to give him a chance to explain later. It is probably just a me thing, but it really bugged me and kept Name Your Price from being a flawless book. Obviously, I still fully recommend this though, and lovers of rom-coms and Reality TV will thrive!
Thank you to the publishers for my advanced listening and reader copies of this book. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
September 9, 2024
4.5 stars!
I loved this one! It surpassed my expectations as I had never read this author before and I wasn't sure if it would be good. I was also hesitant as the book progressed because I was worried there would be miscommunication (which is a trope I don't like), but it was well executed and didn't get into the territory of annoying or "this is pointless" what so ever.
Another thing I loved about the plot was that it was original. I haven't read this book 90 times before. There were a lot of modern elements to it and the characters were all fresh and well developed. I loved the growth our main couple displayed throughout the book as well.
As far as format goes, I listened to the audiobook and the narration was very well done. Either format would be great and I have nothing bad to say about either.
All in all, a great listen or read when you're looking for a nice palate cleanser after a heavier book.
Thank you so much to Dutton Books for the gifted copy and PRH Audio for the gifted audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Publication Date: 07/30/2024
Review Date: 09/09/2024
I loved this one! It surpassed my expectations as I had never read this author before and I wasn't sure if it would be good. I was also hesitant as the book progressed because I was worried there would be miscommunication (which is a trope I don't like), but it was well executed and didn't get into the territory of annoying or "this is pointless" what so ever.
Another thing I loved about the plot was that it was original. I haven't read this book 90 times before. There were a lot of modern elements to it and the characters were all fresh and well developed. I loved the growth our main couple displayed throughout the book as well.
As far as format goes, I listened to the audiobook and the narration was very well done. Either format would be great and I have nothing bad to say about either.
All in all, a great listen or read when you're looking for a nice palate cleanser after a heavier book.
Thank you so much to Dutton Books for the gifted copy and PRH Audio for the gifted audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Publication Date: 07/30/2024
Review Date: 09/09/2024
July 26, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
🌶️🌶️ 2/5
This book was honestly perfect! No notes!!
Going in, I did not know what to expect. I was drawn in by the comparison to Love Island and Big Brother and was not disappointed! After an absolutely explosive public breakup caught on video, Olivia and Chuck find themselves one million dollars richer if they can manage to live together for one month with no Wi-Fi and without touching. For two exes who cannot stand each other, this should be easy peasy… at least it should be if the chemistry between these two wasn’t alive and well! It is the perfect setup for this second chance romance.
I was obsessed with the push and pull of Chuck and Olivia’s relationship, their attraction to one another was undeniable. It seriously oozed off of the page!
Through all the twists and turns revealed by the producers of the show, Chuck and Olivia find themselves getting to know one another on new levels. With each bombshell dropped, the two find themselves crossing lines to come to the other’s defense or to provide comfort. It was heartwarming to watch and made me cheer harder for these two.
Name Your Price just might be my favorite celebrity romance! It was balanced with both light and heavy moments, hilarious one-liners, and goosebump-inducing tension. This is a must-read for my fellow romance lovers! You will not be disappointed!
Thank you to Holly James (@hellohollyjames) and Dutton Books (@duttonbooks) for the gifted ARC.
🌶️🌶️ 2/5
This book was honestly perfect! No notes!!
Going in, I did not know what to expect. I was drawn in by the comparison to Love Island and Big Brother and was not disappointed! After an absolutely explosive public breakup caught on video, Olivia and Chuck find themselves one million dollars richer if they can manage to live together for one month with no Wi-Fi and without touching. For two exes who cannot stand each other, this should be easy peasy… at least it should be if the chemistry between these two wasn’t alive and well! It is the perfect setup for this second chance romance.
I was obsessed with the push and pull of Chuck and Olivia’s relationship, their attraction to one another was undeniable. It seriously oozed off of the page!
Through all the twists and turns revealed by the producers of the show, Chuck and Olivia find themselves getting to know one another on new levels. With each bombshell dropped, the two find themselves crossing lines to come to the other’s defense or to provide comfort. It was heartwarming to watch and made me cheer harder for these two.
Name Your Price just might be my favorite celebrity romance! It was balanced with both light and heavy moments, hilarious one-liners, and goosebump-inducing tension. This is a must-read for my fellow romance lovers! You will not be disappointed!
Thank you to Holly James (@hellohollyjames) and Dutton Books (@duttonbooks) for the gifted ARC.
July 6, 2024
Emphasis on the COMEDY in romcom, this one will definitely make you laugh.
There’s a story for every mood, I’d recommend this one for a playful and fun vibe. Olivia & Chucks story is lighter hearted than most, so if you want an easy read you’ve definitely found it.
I enjoyed their banter and the backstory, but wish we could’ve gotten just a bit more depth. I would recommend the read, just make sure you’re in the right mood for it!
Thank you to the publisher for the gifted ARC
There’s a story for every mood, I’d recommend this one for a playful and fun vibe. Olivia & Chucks story is lighter hearted than most, so if you want an easy read you’ve definitely found it.
I enjoyed their banter and the backstory, but wish we could’ve gotten just a bit more depth. I would recommend the read, just make sure you’re in the right mood for it!
Thank you to the publisher for the gifted ARC
November 4, 2024
This is a forced-proximity, second-chance celebrity romance with some spice. It was entertaining to read the reality tv show setting for the first half of the book. The last half of the book had them dealing with their personal dramas which helped with their character flaws. Overall, a fun and lighthearted read.
*Provided a DRC (digital review copy) from the publisher for review. All opinions are my own.
*Provided a DRC (digital review copy) from the publisher for review. All opinions are my own.
July 23, 2024
Right off the bat, really dislike Chuck. I guess he’s a typical LA guy but obsessed with his skincare and clothes? Missed her grandmother’s birthday? He also doesn’t listen when she’s telling him she’s upset about it but instead turns the tables on her. How am I supposed to root for this guy?
Further into the book and he is on a special diet so he constantly turns down places to eat to where they don’t go out and end up at home and miserable AND he doesn’t wash dishes and is very messy AND is rude to the assistant. I’m 25% in and if this is supposed to be a romance book, I cannot fathom wanting these people together.
Of course Olivia isn’t much better. She’s extremely immature and self serving. They do start getting along and their issues seem pretty trite about halfway through so much that flashbacks have to be used as filler because there isn’t a good, solid reason these two can’t exist in harmony and get the million dollars, or even just get back together. Then of course the “big secret.” Olivia is supposed to be an intelligent, educated woman but she can’t see how easily she’s being manipulated so much that she does the absolute dumbest thing possible. This running thing is SO weird and childish. Her grandmother pointing out how she knows how tabloid photos are manipulated based on her whole entire life just sealed the deal for me that I don’t like either character. I don’t want this couple together and I don’t want them to get the money. I could see what was happening a mile away and didn’t even need the Madison explanation.
This is a couple based on lust, not love. I think this is even more so apparent after their initial meeting after leaving the house. Then the part about Astrid. After all that time, her suddenly having a change of heart? Also, why was she written like she is 60 or 70 years old. The whole “divorce would have hurt her career” sounds like something from the 50’s when all of that should have taken place in the 90’s right? I was alive then. Divorce wasn’t hurting any actors. So should Astrid maybe be 50? She’s “lived her life”? WTF?
I love HEA. I love everything working out even if it’s not based in reality, but this was all too much. Too convenient and not really deserved. I wish I had liked this book better. I wanted to like it so much more. The main characters needed to have been written more sympathetic and more emotionally intelligent in the beginning for the ending to be worth it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dutton Books for the ARC.
Further into the book and he is on a special diet so he constantly turns down places to eat to where they don’t go out and end up at home and miserable AND he doesn’t wash dishes and is very messy AND is rude to the assistant. I’m 25% in and if this is supposed to be a romance book, I cannot fathom wanting these people together.
Of course Olivia isn’t much better. She’s extremely immature and self serving. They do start getting along and their issues seem pretty trite about halfway through so much that flashbacks have to be used as filler because there isn’t a good, solid reason these two can’t exist in harmony and get the million dollars, or even just get back together. Then of course the “big secret.” Olivia is supposed to be an intelligent, educated woman but she can’t see how easily she’s being manipulated so much that she does the absolute dumbest thing possible. This running thing is SO weird and childish. Her grandmother pointing out how she knows how tabloid photos are manipulated based on her whole entire life just sealed the deal for me that I don’t like either character. I don’t want this couple together and I don’t want them to get the money. I could see what was happening a mile away and didn’t even need the Madison explanation.
This is a couple based on lust, not love. I think this is even more so apparent after their initial meeting after leaving the house. Then the part about Astrid. After all that time, her suddenly having a change of heart? Also, why was she written like she is 60 or 70 years old. The whole “divorce would have hurt her career” sounds like something from the 50’s when all of that should have taken place in the 90’s right? I was alive then. Divorce wasn’t hurting any actors. So should Astrid maybe be 50? She’s “lived her life”? WTF?
I love HEA. I love everything working out even if it’s not based in reality, but this was all too much. Too convenient and not really deserved. I wish I had liked this book better. I wanted to like it so much more. The main characters needed to have been written more sympathetic and more emotionally intelligent in the beginning for the ending to be worth it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dutton Books for the ARC.
March 2, 2024
2.75⭐️
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC! Here’s my honest review:
I wanted to love this book so much. I really did. The plot really intrigued me and I thought the story had SO much potential. I love a cheesy little romcom as much as the next girl! BUT I do need a level of depth to my reads that I felt like this book lacked.
To start, the main character’s connection was purely physical. The entire book is basically built around their attraction and tension. Rarely do you get any nuggets of emotion depth. It was so few and far between that when it’d happen I’d be holding on for dear life. I could probably count on one hand how many times they connected on an emotional level throughout this book. That’s just not enough for me to root for them.
As for the plot, it personally felt a little directionless. Some scenes just felt like they didn’t fit in the book. There were parts I would have wanted to explore further that were overlooked. And there were parts I could have cared less about that became the centerpiece. It just felt choppy and poorly paced.
Without spoilers I’ll say this: the main plot of the book at one point shifts so abruptly it caught me so far off guard. For lack of a better term it just felt so random? I couldn’t grasp how we were full swing into the story and then it suddenly just… stopped. All because of a simple miscommunication.
The conflicts were silly, the characters were beyond immature, and the romance just fell flat. I couldn’t root for these characters and wouldn’t have minded if they part ways in the end.
Overall — it wasn’t for me and that’s okay! It did have some sweet moments sprinkled in and I would have loved more of that! Because this author does write captivating dialogue. A big positive in my book! Would read more by this author in the future for sure. This just wasn’t the one for me.
Closed door modifications + content warnings:
- infrequent explicit language
- spice: chapters 11 & 15
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC! Here’s my honest review:
I wanted to love this book so much. I really did. The plot really intrigued me and I thought the story had SO much potential. I love a cheesy little romcom as much as the next girl! BUT I do need a level of depth to my reads that I felt like this book lacked.
To start, the main character’s connection was purely physical. The entire book is basically built around their attraction and tension. Rarely do you get any nuggets of emotion depth. It was so few and far between that when it’d happen I’d be holding on for dear life. I could probably count on one hand how many times they connected on an emotional level throughout this book. That’s just not enough for me to root for them.
As for the plot, it personally felt a little directionless. Some scenes just felt like they didn’t fit in the book. There were parts I would have wanted to explore further that were overlooked. And there were parts I could have cared less about that became the centerpiece. It just felt choppy and poorly paced.
Without spoilers I’ll say this: the main plot of the book at one point shifts so abruptly it caught me so far off guard. For lack of a better term it just felt so random? I couldn’t grasp how we were full swing into the story and then it suddenly just… stopped. All because of a simple miscommunication.
The conflicts were silly, the characters were beyond immature, and the romance just fell flat. I couldn’t root for these characters and wouldn’t have minded if they part ways in the end.
Overall — it wasn’t for me and that’s okay! It did have some sweet moments sprinkled in and I would have loved more of that! Because this author does write captivating dialogue. A big positive in my book! Would read more by this author in the future for sure. This just wasn’t the one for me.
Closed door modifications + content warnings:
- infrequent explicit language
- spice: chapters 11 & 15
June 28, 2025
One of my most anticipated summer releases by a fav author and while it didn't turn out to be my new favorite of theirs, it was still really enjoyable!
A recently separated Hollywood couple get convinced to join a reality TV show forcing them to spend time alone together in a house with the catch that they will forfeit the million dollar prize money (they both really need) if they so much as touch OR leave the house before filming is over.
Forced proximity goodness and reality tv shenanigans ensue, think Big Brother meets Love island in this highly emotional second chance romance that was good on audio narrated by Nikki Massoud. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review.
Steam level: open door, mild details
A recently separated Hollywood couple get convinced to join a reality TV show forcing them to spend time alone together in a house with the catch that they will forfeit the million dollar prize money (they both really need) if they so much as touch OR leave the house before filming is over.
Forced proximity goodness and reality tv shenanigans ensue, think Big Brother meets Love island in this highly emotional second chance romance that was good on audio narrated by Nikki Massoud. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review.
Steam level: open door, mild details
July 21, 2024
If you like reality tv dating shows this had a really fun premise. This was unexpectedly really steamy and the characters chemistry was insane. Nikki Mossoud was a delightful narrator!
July 20, 2024
(4.5 stars) Thanks to Dutton Books and @prhaudio for a #gifted audiobook copy of this wildly entertaining celebrity romance. Below is my honest review.
Olivia and Chuck sparked electric chemistry when she sat down to interview him. Everyone wanted to know about the new actor who was about to take on his breakout role. But by the end of the day, she’d handed off the article out of a conflict of interest, and they were on a date. Many fights and makeups later, Olivia once again bolts from their argument. This time into a crowded LA street where their fight unfolds before cell phones. Soon, they find their most dramatic breakup has gone viral - including the declaration, “You couldn’t pay me a million dollars to get back together with you!” Reality TV show Name Your Price jumps at the chance to test that theory. They win a million dollars each if they can live in a one-bed, one-bathroom house for 30 days, not touch each other, and never leaving the house. Despite both having a name in Hollywood, they are broke and need the cash. They also drive each other crazy and can’t keep their hands to themselves.
This is my third book by Holly James, and I’ve come to love how she deftly mixes comedy with heartfelt personal growth and a sprinkling of social commentary. She amps up all three in this book, which I adored, and operates at several levels. We get real personal growth from both Chuck and Olivia, a deep understanding of how they contributed to their relationship breakdown, an old Hollywood scandal, and palpable electric chemistry. It was a fun, funny, and heartfelt read that left us with a HEA that didn’t take the easy way out.
The audiobook is a single narration by Nikki Massoud and she does a fantastic job!
Olivia and Chuck sparked electric chemistry when she sat down to interview him. Everyone wanted to know about the new actor who was about to take on his breakout role. But by the end of the day, she’d handed off the article out of a conflict of interest, and they were on a date. Many fights and makeups later, Olivia once again bolts from their argument. This time into a crowded LA street where their fight unfolds before cell phones. Soon, they find their most dramatic breakup has gone viral - including the declaration, “You couldn’t pay me a million dollars to get back together with you!” Reality TV show Name Your Price jumps at the chance to test that theory. They win a million dollars each if they can live in a one-bed, one-bathroom house for 30 days, not touch each other, and never leaving the house. Despite both having a name in Hollywood, they are broke and need the cash. They also drive each other crazy and can’t keep their hands to themselves.
This is my third book by Holly James, and I’ve come to love how she deftly mixes comedy with heartfelt personal growth and a sprinkling of social commentary. She amps up all three in this book, which I adored, and operates at several levels. We get real personal growth from both Chuck and Olivia, a deep understanding of how they contributed to their relationship breakdown, an old Hollywood scandal, and palpable electric chemistry. It was a fun, funny, and heartfelt read that left us with a HEA that didn’t take the easy way out.
The audiobook is a single narration by Nikki Massoud and she does a fantastic job!
June 2, 2024
after their very public break up gets caught on camera and goes viral, olivia and chuck get the offer of a lifetime they can't refuse: to star on the famous "name your price" reality TV show for more money than they could have dreamed of. for olivia, this means paying off her outstanding bill at the nursing home where her grandma lives. chuck, trying to get his next big break after his latest movie scandal blacklisted him, hoping that the show will help his reputation. the catch? they have to live together for a month, all while being constantly filmed.
what 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦 does really well here is the forced proximity trope. being exes and going into the house already with a history, there isn't any lag time for the plot to develop. its there and immediately hooks you in, while keeping you on your toes on what will happen next between our couple. its obvious there is still this immense attraction between olivia and chuck, throw in challenges and a nosy production team, there's bound to be chaos. at the same time, there are also heartfelt moments between them as they reminisce and get to the root of what went wrong. ultimately, i didn't love the third act conflict, but a small oversight to an overall good romance book!
𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦-𝘢𝘳𝘤 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸!
what 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦 does really well here is the forced proximity trope. being exes and going into the house already with a history, there isn't any lag time for the plot to develop. its there and immediately hooks you in, while keeping you on your toes on what will happen next between our couple. its obvious there is still this immense attraction between olivia and chuck, throw in challenges and a nosy production team, there's bound to be chaos. at the same time, there are also heartfelt moments between them as they reminisce and get to the root of what went wrong. ultimately, i didn't love the third act conflict, but a small oversight to an overall good romance book!
𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦-𝘢𝘳𝘤 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸!
April 23, 2024
Wow Holly James has crafted such a cute rom-com, and I seriously enjoyed it.
This novel follows Olivia and Chuck and their explosive break up which was captured on camera and went viral. They are now tasked with staying in a house together, while filming a reality tv show (ala Big Brother, but with only two people) with various rules and challenges for ONE MONTH.
💞 Second Chance Romance
🎬 Reality TV Setting
🫨 Just The Right Amount of Tension
🧑🏻🦱 Your Newest Book BF Obsession
I really really enjoyed this one. I loved the reality tv setting and really enjoyed the tension and lead up to the romantic moments. I also really liked both Olivia and Chuck, which is rare. I find in too many romances, one MC is difficult to like, but in this case I really liked both of them. There were a few quotes that even made my heart melt. This book would be a GREAT summer/beach read!
Publishes in July 2024, so go pre-order this!
Thank you to Netgalley and Dutton publishers for sending me this amazing ARC!
This novel follows Olivia and Chuck and their explosive break up which was captured on camera and went viral. They are now tasked with staying in a house together, while filming a reality tv show (ala Big Brother, but with only two people) with various rules and challenges for ONE MONTH.
💞 Second Chance Romance
🎬 Reality TV Setting
🫨 Just The Right Amount of Tension
🧑🏻🦱 Your Newest Book BF Obsession
I really really enjoyed this one. I loved the reality tv setting and really enjoyed the tension and lead up to the romantic moments. I also really liked both Olivia and Chuck, which is rare. I find in too many romances, one MC is difficult to like, but in this case I really liked both of them. There were a few quotes that even made my heart melt. This book would be a GREAT summer/beach read!
Publishes in July 2024, so go pre-order this!
Thank you to Netgalley and Dutton publishers for sending me this amazing ARC!
July 23, 2024
Olivia and Chuck have an explosive relationship so it only makes sense that they have an explosive break-up. Now, the video of their break-up goes viral, Olivia and Chuck get the opportunity to win big bucks. The only catch? They have to live together for a month without leaving the house...at all.
This book was a top read for the year for me! Here's what I loved:
The Forced Proximity: I love this trope and this book was the perfect situation for it. Olivia and Chuck have literally no way to get away from each other. On top of that, they are thrown some hilarious, and difficult, challenges that make their lives even harder.
The romance: I adored the relationship between these two. They have a strong physical attraction that pushes them together all the time. But it goes beyond that. They are funny and caring while trying to not be. I loved it.
The side stories: This book has a few side stories that really drive the narrative beyond just a usual romance. You get into Olivia's family and Chuck's acting life (and scandal).
The audio: Nikki Massoud is amazing in this one!
All in all, this was such an amazing and funny romance! Top read of 2024!
Thank you to the author and publisher for the gifted copy!
This book was a top read for the year for me! Here's what I loved:
The Forced Proximity: I love this trope and this book was the perfect situation for it. Olivia and Chuck have literally no way to get away from each other. On top of that, they are thrown some hilarious, and difficult, challenges that make their lives even harder.
The romance: I adored the relationship between these two. They have a strong physical attraction that pushes them together all the time. But it goes beyond that. They are funny and caring while trying to not be. I loved it.
The side stories: This book has a few side stories that really drive the narrative beyond just a usual romance. You get into Olivia's family and Chuck's acting life (and scandal).
The audio: Nikki Massoud is amazing in this one!
All in all, this was such an amazing and funny romance! Top read of 2024!
Thank you to the author and publisher for the gifted copy!
did-not-finish
October 17, 2024DNF at 5%.
I struggle with main characters who had every chance to prepare and ended up in a giant hole that they won't tell their loved one about. Ugh. She's paying for her grandma's retirement home and of course, she chose the best one around and is out of money. Why she wouldn't try to figure things out before she owes the retirement home months of rent is beyond me. I cannot handle this setup.
I struggle with main characters who had every chance to prepare and ended up in a giant hole that they won't tell their loved one about. Ugh. She's paying for her grandma's retirement home and of course, she chose the best one around and is out of money. Why she wouldn't try to figure things out before she owes the retirement home months of rent is beyond me. I cannot handle this setup.
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