I am not sure where I should start. This was one of those books I was really hoping to be a hit for me. I have seen it all over the place, and my book club voted it for our monthly read.

The overall story itself is a good one. The idea of a normal guy hitting it big and falling for the woman who discovered him may not be entirely original, but it's usually a good premise for a promising story. I was all for it.

I just can't with Lizzy's character. She was written so terribly, she ruined the entire book. She has no depth. Her ignorance towards people in social classes "below" her is not only cliche' but so overly exaggerated. She is vapid and comes across as uncaring to anyone but herself. Her character completely disgusted me. I had to force myself to finish the book.

I loved Jimmy. His character was mostly written pretty well. He was mostly real and completely relatable. I actually didn't want him to end up with Lizzy. His character deserved more, better.

Because of the differences in how the characters are written, there is no real chemistry between these characters. Lizzy's skewed view of people she saw as beneath her completely ruin any chances of me rooting for this couple to get an HEA.

I don't really have many positive things to say about this book. So I am going to keep this review to what I have already said. This isn't a book I can see myself recommending to anyone.

I gave this story 4 stars.

This is the story of Lizzy and James.

Lizzy has been born from privilege her only downfall to her family is that she was born a girl instead of a boy. Now it takes everything she has to impress her business owning father, so that she can hopefully fulfill his shoes one day. Though she hardly hears the words good job from her father, she is determined to not mess this opportunity up. She created a vision and now she needs to find the right man for the job, her only issue, is finding a man who fits the criteria for the job.

Enter James, a YouTube daredevil. He gets dared crazy things and he does it for money. Money is a way to pay bills and he has a responsibility that he doesn't take lightly. When he walks into the bar, he sees things as a normal day, until he sees the lovely Lizzy who has a whole new agenda on her mind than he does.
When Lizzy offers him a job he can't refuse, he jumps at the chance, wanting to change things for his brother.

James has one thing on mind when it comes to Elizabeth and it isn't business, but for the amount she's about to pay him, he will do what is necessary while pursuing her to get closer to his bed.

Some men only have one thing in mind when it comes to a pretty lady, but the more he is around her the more he starts to develop feelings for her. Unfortunately, feelings aren't always shared.

Yes, Lizzy has a huge attraction to James, but she needs to prove to her father that she can succeed on her own and make her own mark on the company and nothing and no one will stand in her way.

The closer that James and Lizzy get, the feelings are going crazy, but their is business to be done. James is a professional when needed and he performs beautifully, but what will happen if the truth comes out about him?

The more time that they spend together, the more things in life seem less important. Just when you think you know what you want, life has a way of throwing curve balls at you.

Will James and Lizzy be able to pull off this crazy business plan, or will it crash in their faces?

This was a good story, it didn't suck me in quite like I thought it would, but it was good and worth reading.

“ Being with Devil makes me feel all those things”

I am a big fan of Katy Evans and I would read anything with her name on it. Million Dollar Devil was exactly what I needed- a sexy story with a male character that you can help but falling head over heels with!
The story of Lizzy and James captivated me, infuriated me and I even found myself swearing at times! Their attraction is obvious and the chase was frustrating as I was desperate to see them get together but no no Katy Evans made her readers wait and it was well worth it.

I have to say that I did not like very much Lizzy as I found her a bit annoying and childish at times. However, JAMES!!!!! I love everything about him – his charisma, his swag, his banter … to be honest when he winked at Lizzy , I found myself melting on the spot LOL

“Damn this guy. He makes me want to dance. TO unbutton the top buttons of my top. Take it all off. Strip to my undies”

If you are looking for a book that is easy to read and will make you swoon and more, this one is for you.
*Arc kindly provided by the author

A Pygmalion gender flip, “Million Dollar Devil” is where fantasy becomes reality.

Daredevil Jimmy Rowan has one weakness, he cannot say no to a dare. Meanwhile, Lizzy Banks’ weak link in her perfect world is her obsession to be praised and loved by her emotionally unavailable father.

In a twist of fate, they met in a seedy bar in the not so rich side of Atlanta. Lizzy needed a man to be the face of the new line of men’s clothing being launched by Banks Ltd., her family’s fashion brand. Jimmy needed money to support his brother and send him to a school where he is not going to be bullied.

In an unusual negotiation, Lizzy was able to convince Jimmy that for $1 million, he will leave his daredevil ways behind and become James Rowan – upper crust gentleman worthy of the Ivy League.

So, in the grand tradition of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, better known in Broadway as “My Fair Lady,” Jimmy Rowan became James Rowan under Lizzy’s tutelage. And just like Eliza Doolittle, the rough diamond that was Jimmy is polished to be the debonair James Rowan.

Everything would have been great. In fact, there was the addition of Lizzy and Jimmy falling in love with each other. But Jimmy and Lizzy became the victims of their own success.

Turning into a celebrity overnight, Jimmy became the darling of fashion world. His persona became every woman’s fantasy while men want to emulate his style. And that was when everything fell apart.

So, the question becomes, will their love be enough to stand the onslaught of fame?

“Million Dollar Devil” is Rated T for Teens. Parental guidance strongly advised for the stunts.

I'm sad to say that this book didn't do much for me, kills me to say this cause I'm a huge Katy Evans fan, absolutely love her work! The blurb sounded so promising too.

Story starts out a bit slow, then with the characters, I really tried to like Lizzie, but no matter what, she just seemed to really bug me and I couldn't connect with her at all, which was a frustrating.
There was definitely some heat between Lizzie and James which I enjoyed. I think James had to be my favourite thing about this story.

The book does have some good moments. Overall I liked it, but didn't love it.

I was pretty excited after reading the blurb. I've enjoyed many of Katy Evan's books in the past. This story seemed right up my alley. The story starts off strong. The premise is new and fresh. However, my excitement doesn't last long before I felt the story began to drag. The same ideas were continually reiterated. I just wanted to get to the climax. I wanted to find a connection with the characters. Unfortunately the story fell flat.

Lizzy Banks wants to impress her father in order to gain his respect and a promotion. She needs to find a suave, sophisticated, and debonair male model to represent her family's business. After a few failed interviews, Lizzy ends up slumming it and waking up the next morning with a YouTube daredevil that may fit the bill.

James "Jimmy" Rowan is up for any challenge. He's created a YouTube channel broadcasting his dangerous stunts for money. When Lizzy challenges him to become the face of her family's company along with a million dollars, he can't turn down the challenge. Jimmy has a younger brother he cares for that needs to move to a new school. A million dollars would go a long way. He's has to be willing to leave his daredevil ways behind and stay on the clean-cut and narrow for the cool million. Can he pull off?

I never felt connected with the characters and I really did not like Lizzy Banks. She came off as way to selfish and self-centered. I didn't buy her falling in love but rather she became possessive. 3 stars

The premise of Million Dollar Devil had me hooked and intrigued. There the clash of the classes trope – rich girl, struggling boy – opposites-attract, and a sort of reversed-gender Pretty Woman thing going on. Katy Evans has always been a solid author for me, doling out book after book of steam, chemistry, and hot AF alpha-male heroes. While this book has everything that KE is usually so good at, it lacked something that was in all her other books I loved. It was a bit of the writing, the characters didn’t work for me… While it’s not a bad read, it’s not as good as I’m used to from this author.

All Lizzy Banks wants in life is to impress her father and inherit his billion-dollar company. She’s tasked with one last chance to show him that she has what it takes to take over when he retires: find the perfect man to become the face of the company’s new line of men’s clothing. Then she meets James “Jimmy” Rowan – YouTube daredevil, protective older brother, and a gorgeous man who is in need of some cash. They strike a million dollar deal to clean up and sophisticate the man so he can become the model Lizzy needs.

I wish I could’ve loved Million Dollar Devil more. It’s probably my least favorite Katy Evans book. The writing just was NOT working for me. I couldn’t connect with the characters or their narratives (we get both their POVs) and at times I felt like one was too good for the other. I usually like the opposites-attract trope – Lizzy is as proper and good as a girl can get, while Jimmy is rough around the edges and a little dangerous – and while the chemistry is through the roof, I couldn’t bring myself to really root for them. I wish the story and characters could’ve been fleshed out a bit more.

Million Dollar Devil didn’t work for me, but if you love Katy’s more recent works, if might work for you. I’m still looking forward to and will read the next Million Dollar book, so I haven’t given up yet!

James is just delicious! This dirty mouthed bad boy had me from the first time we meet him. His fierce protectiveness over his brother had me swooning. I loved his bad boy ways.

Elizabeth is striving to be the son that he father never had. She wants him to see her for the business woman that she is. When she comes up with the idea to make James the face of her new line, who knew what the future would hold for these two!

Ms. Evans tells a great tale with characters that are easy to love. Great read!

I chose not to finish this book. I am normally a fan of the author's writing, and still am, but the story line was uninteresting and the characters not relatable.

While reading Million Dollar Devil I got the 'Pretty Woman' vibes, but role reversal and, he is not a prostitute, but a daredevil YouTuber and Lizzy will someday own her Father’s business. A Men’s clothing company.

Things I enjoyed, James I liked him a lot and I enjoyed his relationship with his brother, and sadly that is about it. Lizzy I could not connect with at all. I didn’t like her attitude, in fact, I found James to be too good for her which, I get sounds ironic considering their social and economic statuses. This story just seemed very one dimensional, not a whole lot of emotion to it for me.

I do encourage people to read other books by this author, I very much enjoyed some of her other books that I have read in the past.

I liked this book. The plot, heroes and theme got me interested from the beginning until the end. Million Dollar Devil is a good bedtime story but only for one time, I suppose. I liked the chemistry and interactions between heroes, James pick-up lines, his charming character and love toward a younger brother.

The synopsis put my anticipations and need for a high level. But in results, the story lacked with something for me. Although Lizzy thought of herself as strong, independent businesswoman her relations with dad got really on my nerve, and honestly, she was spoiled. She desperately needed a perfect man to satisfy him and in my eyes, James was perfect from the very first page (maybe not his dangerous and stupid way of getting money). And he agreed to help her, for a big price. Surprisingly in a few months she “created a shiny diamond”. But the world is ruthless. Will they find the courage to fight for love?

There were times I enjoyed how their relationship evolved but I didn’t like how she sometimes thought about him as someone worse than her and unworthy. And I really think she should fight for his forgiveness and heart, not vice versa…

If you are a fan of Katy Evans books I think you won’t be disappointed. I am curious enough to read the second book in the series.

Million Dollar Devil was such a great read! Once I started it, I didn't put it down. I read it in one sitting! Oh how I love Katy Evans' heroes. They are authentic and are real men. Jimmy did not disappoint. He was manly... rough, rugged, and sexy as hell! I adored the storyline and the connection between Jimmy and Lizzy. These two lit up the pages with their chemistry! I was sad when their story ended. I wanted more! That's the thing with Katy Evans... she always leaves you wanting more. I can't wait to read what she writes next!

♥ Review by Lys

HOTTTTTTTTTTTTT … LOVED IT ,,5STARS GIRL YOU CAN NOT DO NO WRONG... YOU WRITING IS WONDERFUL....
thank you for letting me read this book kisses... and thank you for being on Amozon unlimited

This was a fun “Cinder-Fella” kind of read and I enjoyed the role reversal: the woman was the billionaire and the man was kind of the one needing rescuing. This one wasn’t one of my faves but there were parts I did enjoy.

This was a fun and angsty forbidden romance. Elizabeth Banks wants to prove to her father that she has what it takes to run his clothing empire. When she is running out of options to find what her father would approve of, she meets daredevil, James Rowan, in a seedy bar. He has his own successful Youtube channel that chronicles the stunts he is challenged to do. But Elizabeth offers him a challenge he can't refuse. He takes the challenge to be the perfect representative for her company with the assurance he will be able to give his brother a better life. As He and Elizabeth work to refine his appearance, their chemistry heats up as well. But what happens to them both when the truth comes out and this refined gentleman is exposed along with Elizabeth's deception? I really grew to care for Elizabeth and James, and his brother Charlie. This is a swoony and sexy, fun and flirty romance with enough angst and emotion to keep you engaged from start to finish.

I found Lizzy & James’s story to be an easy read, but I felt like it was missing something. I didn’t really find the characters and their situation to be realistic. I wanted to love these characters and their story, but sadly wasn’t able to. I do look forward to more by Katy Evans because I have loved her previous works.

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3.5 stars

Million Dollar Devil by Katy Evans is a good read with an interesting and at times entertaining plot and I'm happy to have read it.

I enjoyed watching the relationship between Lizzy and James and I was happy their were able to find their happily ever after.

*Thank you to the publisher via Netgalley for the advance copy.*

Million Dollar Devil by Katy Evans is one of the best books you'll read this year. I was hooked from beginning to end.

I loved Lizzy and her strength. She is so fierce and doesn't back down when she can't find someone to help with her campaign for her dad's company. When she decides she'll find someone and turn them into the perfect man I was completely intrigued. Then she stumbles upon James Rowan. Oh talk about love. He is such a great man. He's loving, protective, cares so much for his brother and is determined to make Lizzy see him for the great man he is. These two have some amazing chemistry and their story will have you falling in love with them and enjoying every last-minute their together.

So if you love a great romance with a slow burn and characters that you can't help but adore then you'll love this book. I give Million Dollar Devil By Katy Evans 5 out of 5 STARS!

Jimmy Rowan’s name is synonymous with danger and excitement. Well amongst his YouTube fans anyway. He has gained a strong following by taking on dare’s for cash. His younger brother Charlie captures it all on video and they upload it to their channel following. Charlie is all he has left of his family that was taken from them in a tragic accident. Jimmy’s focus in life is to be a good role model for his brother and make sure he has a good upbringing.

When Jimmy walks into his local bar after completing yet another dare, his eye is caught up in an intense exchange with a very uptight, prissy but beautiful woman. A woman who makes an interesting case about why he needs to talk to her. She has a proposition, one that seems to good to be true.

Elizabeth Banks is being groomed to one day take over her family couture business. She has spent her entire career trying to make her father proud, to prove to him that she has what it takes. She is assigned the tough job of finding the ‘face’ of their new clothing line and after being knocked back by every well known, good looking person on her list she finds herself at a seedy bar, with her eyes set on Jimmy Rowan.

Initially Jimmy is very skeptical but the possibility of how the money being offered could change not just his life but Charlie’s too is what has him reluctantly agreeing. And the fact that he thinks Lizzy is beautiful and he plans to one day have her. Thus begins the rebirth of Jimmy to James. For the next few months he will be groomed and schooled on how to act and behave like a gentleman. No one can know where he really came from, he has the looks and charisma that Lizzy has been looking for.

‘I’ve never been come on to by a guy who tells it like it is in the way this devil does. It’s infuriatingly sexy, and it makes me want to negotiate with my body.’

Here’s the thing though, Jimmy may feel like a bit of fraud pretending to be someone he isn’t but Lizzy hasn’t come to the self realization that she too is doing the same thing with her own life. She can’t be who she wants to be because she is craving the acceptance of her dad, doing and being what he wants her to be. If she was really honest with herself she would see that she is not truly living.

‘I don’t know what it is about this guy that affects me so much. Maybe it’s because he’s daring, unique, and not afraid to be himself. Or maybe because my whole life I’ve tried to be perfect and never really bought into the act. And yet when I’m with him, I don’t feel like I have to play at anything at all. I can simply be me.’

Spending time with Jimmy is a truly humbling experience for Lizzy, he is kind, compassionate and values his family above everything else. She prejudged him the first time they met and now she is realising that he is the kind of man she could easily fall, but not one her father would ever approve of. Tell that to her heart though…

Being in Lizzy’s world initially was a bit of fun for Jimmy but the impact of being around such fake people and the glamour that comes with it has been affecting him. He has changed and it takes a confronting experience to realise that he was never meant for this world, or this girl.

This is a fun and sexy read from Katy Evans. I loved the slow burn and verbal foreplay between these two.

‘I’ve never met a human being that made me feel as alive - as perfect even with my flaws… as seen… as happy… as free - as him.’

Million Dollar Devil was a fun, sexy read. I found the hero so enchanting and likable that the heroine suffered a bit by comparison. Then I remembered Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady and how much he grew throughout the story, and Richard Gere's Edward in Pretty Woman. Then I started to look for signs of the heroine's growth. I really appreciated the wit and humor that flowed through Katy Evans' dialogue. It redeemed the characters. I ended up enjoying the journey to happily ever after, and I would read more from Ms Evans.
I received my copy through NetGalley under no obligation.