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Million Dollar Devil

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Can I get a James Rowan please!!!!! A handsome rugged dare devil Who does these dares on video for money. And does everything he can to protect and raise his little brother.

Lizzy works for her father and wants anything to get his approval and to prove to him she can take over as CEO when it is time. Being put in charge to find a model to be the Face Of their new ad Campaign. Everything hangs on her finding the perfect guy!!!

When she finds herself in a part of town she never has been before she goes into Tim’s bar. Where she runs into Jimmy! Where they both can’t resist the pull towards each other.

She offers him a lot of money to make him the perfect guy for the Campaign. Which can help so much with his brother and everything but he is way more interested in her than the cash. Failure is not an option for Lizzy. But can she resist his dirty talking alpha ways? Will it all explode in their faces? Book given to me by author on netgalley.

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I really enjoyed Million Dollar Devil. I am obsessed with the sexual tension in this book!! Holy cow! James and Elizabeth together was like an explosion waiting to happen. I couldn't get enough of their banter and their blatant attraction for one another. Gah! So hot!

James "Jimmy" Rowan was so deliciously sexy. Unpolished yet charismatic. He made me weak in knees. I absolutely loved his relationship with his brother. It took me a little bit longer to come around on Lizzy. I wish she had a stronger backbone when it came to her father. I did come to like her eventually. Especially after she started building her bond with Jimmy.

I devoured this sexy and flirty read in one sitting. Million Dollar Devil is a prime example of why I keep coming back to Katy Evans's stories.

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The title is the perfect description of the sexy and devilish handsome James Rowan.
He is now for me my TOP book boyfriend that Katy Evans has created.
He is sexy, adventurous and full of surprises that make you understand why Elizabeth Banks picked him to be her muse.
The angst and instant connection of these two characters had me well entertained that I could not this book down till I found out if the Million Dollar Devil would be everything Elizabeth wanted and more.
Plenty of steamy and sexy times that will leave you squirming in your seat.
Such a well put together story and all I could picture was James in those suits!
Go get this Must Read book!
**ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review***
5 🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒popped!

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It pains me to write this since I have loved all the Katy Evans’ books I’ve read in the past. But, this one didn’t work for me at all. I couldn’t connect with the story from the beginning. And I absolutely hated both main characters, but especially Lizzy. She was just awful. I thought her reasons for everything she put into motion were terribly wrong. Ultimately, I just couldn’t get over these things and could not finish the book.

* ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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Million Dollar Devil
By: Katie Evans

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Can something real happen on lies?

Well let me start by saying I really enjoyed this book and it kept me engrossed throughout. I really loved the characters and the way they interacted with each other. This is a fun, hot, romantic must read book and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone.

Authors Blurb: Heir apparent to her father’s company, Lizzy Banks needs a man. The perfect man. But when the rich “fundbabies” she usually rubs shoulders with prove impossible to hire, she takes a chance on a raw beast of a man salvaged from the wreckage of a bar brawl.
James Rowan earns a modest income as a YouTube daredevil, but he can’t refuse Lizzy’s million dollar deal. As she polishes his rough edges, creating a sophisticated gentleman fit for the highest circles of society, not only does she bring out the perfect man—it’s like she’s making the man of her dreams. How can she resist?
Though Lizzy loves seeing James in his clothes—and out of them—he isn’t the kind of man you bring home to Daddy. Her father’s disapproval and the pressure of the campaign have her eyeing the straight and narrow, but Lizzy’s finding it awfully hard to resist the devil on her shoulder…

This book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it's beautifully written and believable. It is easily a five star read. Written in dual POV my personal favorite this story flows so incredibly well that the next thing you know your 80% into the book and loving every second of it. The believable way the characters interact is perfect. Run, Hop, Jump or use your (1 click) finger to do whatever you have to do and get this amazing book. It'll break your heart, you'll want to scream with frustration and it'll let you discover that love just might conquer all. The chemistry is steamy and sweet and oh so romantic.

Thanks Netgally for letting me read and review.📚💕

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What do you do when you need a man? You find one. But he needs a lot of work. This is where Lizzy Banks found herself. Lizzy need to approve to her father that she can handle the family business. Lizzy finds James Rowan for the new men’s lines. Problem is he is hot, but he need some working on to get him ready. James is always looking for a way to make money. So Lizzy has offered James a million dollars if he can help her pull this off. Off the bat you can feel the sparks coming off the page, but this is work. These two keep the back and forth fun and very flirty. This is a great book by Katy Evans. I always enjoy her books.

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Ahhh! Katy Evans has given me another alpha to love! Jimmy is irresistible and irreverent. A brawler and a daredevil, he's rough around the edges but has a huge heart. When beleagured heiress Elizabeth stumbles into the bar where Jimmy holds court, she sees a glimpse of the perfect man buried beneath his gruff exterior. And that perfect man is the key to solving all her problems...

This is a wonderfully modern spin on Pygmalion. It's a rags to riches kind of story with a delicious amount of passion and emotion. Liz and Jimmy/James have incredible chemistry. She doesn't stand a chance at keeping their relationship all work/no play. Swoon....

I loved the depth and layers of each character...their life-hardened exteriors concealed hidden vulnerability. I loved getting to know them as the story unfolded, and as they figured out what truly mattered. I'm giving all the stars to the devil and his heiress!

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This book is EVERYTHING!! I can't remember the last book I read this fast because I needed to know what was happening. I literally had it open on my Kindle and phone non-stop until I finished it. This is not a read a chapter or two kind of book before bed. Katy Evans and such a talent for creating these strong characters both make and female that not only feel so real, but that you can't help but want everything to work out for them because they deserve it. I wanted nothing more than for Lizzy to win her dad's approval and be next in line for his business, for him to see her worth. I wanted James to get the money from his agreement with Lizzy because he truly needed it.

The chemistry between these two was off the charts. I couldn't wait for them to give in! This is a book that everyone needs to read. Now I just the next book...like yesterday.

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Million Dollar Devil by Katy Evans is Book One in the Million Dollar Series. This is the story of James Rowan and Lizzy Banks.
Lizzy is just 25 years old but she wants to prove herself in working to take over her father's men clothing company. When she happens to enter in to a seedy bar where she meets James. James is a daredevil who makes money doing dares. Lizzy finds him instantly hot and that he just maybe what she needs to help her issue. James knows it to hard to say no to cold hard cash but Lizzy sparks his interested too.
Enjoyed their story.

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Rating 3.5

I first have to say generally I like Katy Evans books but for some reason I had a hard time with Million Dollar Devil.'s two main characters Lizzy and James. I think the back and forth between them started to feel stale and I felt Lizzy seemed like she was 18 and not 25 in some of the things she said and did. I also had a hard time with the conflict during the last 3rd of the book it didnt make a lot of sense. That all being said I did enjoy getting to know James and his back story, especially his relationship with his younger brother. To me that was the best relationship in the story.

All in all like I said Million Dollar Devil was good and I am looking forward to book 2 in the Million Dollar series.

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***I received an ebook copy from the publisher at no cost***

Katy Evans has forever ruined me when it comes to book boyfriends. 

I loved Million Dollar Devil. James is a different kind of character. He's a bad boy, which Katy writes so good, but he's a daredevil bad boy, which is new. The chemistry is off the charts between him and Lizzy, from the minute they first meet.

Lizzy needs someone to be the face of the new line of suits for her dad's company. She's offering up a cool million, but unfortunately that's not enough for the well-known gents in town. Enter in James, a YouTube personality who is known for filming his daredevil stunts. This is the perfect project, right? Take this sexy and rough-around-the-edges guy, polish him up and put him in a suit, and boom, the perfect face for the new line.  Lizzy's plan is seamless ... until feelings get tangled up in things. And that's where the fun starts. 

What I enjoyed the most about Million Dollar Devil were the interactions between James and Lizzy. There is funny and witty banter, flirting, and some choice words exchanged. The relationship they develop felt natural to me, like they were just meant to connect at some point in time. I liked how James would push her buttons in just the right way. Lizzy was often tongue-tied, which kinda annoyed me a little bit, but not enough to detract from the story itself. These two are polar opposites but man oh man, do they complement one another perfectly. 

As with all well-crafted characters, James has a few cards hidden up his sleeve that are surprising and endearing. He's a bad boy on the outside and a sweet, gentle soul on the inside, and I enjoyed the moments when that sweetness and vulnerability slipped through. 

This plot is unique, characters are great, and there was a good balance of flirtiness, angst, drama, and romance. I was able to read this book pretty quickly and, as with every Katy Evans book, I was craving more and more the further along I got. I won't give away too many details, cause I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but this is the perfect book to pick up if you're looking for a fun, sexy read this summer. 

Five stars to this novel!

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3.5 Stars

This was a hit and a miss book for me. I liked Lizzie and James early interactions. The back and forth banter had me giggling. Loved James he is a take me as you find me kind of guy. Lizzie has been brought up by her dad and is a male dominated work environment so I was disappointed that she got so tongue tied that she couldn't form a sentence at times. There were parts of the story that just seemed to drag on and on and the drama at the end just seemed unnecessary.

Although this book didn't wow me I'll still be looking out for the next book from this author.

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I should of listened to my girl. She knows when something will or won't work for me and this just didn't even come close. I should have kindly begged off after requesting. I shoukd have DNF'd. I should have never even opened the book.

James, you hands down made this book. Sorry I had to give it such low stars, dude.

Elizabeth, you hands down suck. I couldn't find anything about you that was likable. I tried. And there were moments I thought you'd break through that wall, but then you opened your mouth...

P.s. I would take hanging with the "garbage" and "sewer rat" any day if the week over your pretentious, snobby ass.

As other reviews have stated, the repetitiveness became quite monotonous. So much so I started skimming. I didn't miss out on much; no matter where I landed it was the same ol' same ol'-prettying up the "gutter trash" and will they or won't they.

I don't get what Jimmy saw in Lizzy but the chemistry was there when Elizabeth wasn't fighting it or acting better than James.

Anyway, I would not recommend. If you want to read Katy, start with Real. One of my all time favorite books.

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3.5* This story was fun and light and I enjoyed it. It was sexy and sweet and the hero is definitely swoony. I was not as much a fan of the heroine in this story. However, I had a lot of fun reading this book and I love Katy's writing. I can't wait for more from her.

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This book surprised me. On the surface, Elizabeth has been trying for years to prove herself to her father. The new line of men’s clothing for Banks LTD falls on her shoulders. As she works to find the right man to sell this line, she strikes out and finds herself in a bar. She crosses paths with Jimmy Rowan, daredevil extraordinaire in a bar fight. She sees something in this guy and knows he can be the look they need. She polishes the diamond and Jimmy steps up delivering everything needed. Along the way, Jimmy’s no-holds bar approach to life draws Elizabeth in and she finds a place where she can just be herself. Jimmy, aka James, had to step up and raise his younger brother. They make do and have a lot of love in their life even out of tragedy. You can dare him to do just about anything for not a lot of money so when Elizabeth offers 1 million dollars to become James and sell her suits, well, he can’t turn it down. What will the real cost be as he embraces this new world? So who really is the teacher? Will Elizabeth finally prove her worth to her father? I loved how Jimmy kept pushing Elizabeth’s buttons, giving her an outlet, she so desperately needed. Their chemistry is sexy and fun which kept me entranced. And truly, by the end, Jimmy held my heart. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.

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Reviewing on behalf of Relentless Book Chics Ramblings and Reviews

A workplace romance with a twist

Lizzy Banks has worked hard all her life trying to impress her dad but whatever she does never seems good enough. Determined to prove she’s the perfect choice to take over as CEO when he retires, she needs the perfect man for their new launch but the usual men she mixes with aren’t interested so she decides to take someone who’s a little rough and make them perfect.

James/Jimmy is a daredevil who has made a career out of doing dares for cash and filming them. His little brother Charlie is all he has left in the world and everything he does is to make his life as good as possible. He’s never short of female attention but when Lizzie walks into the bar looking like a million dollars, he’s intrigued by what she could possible want him for.

When Lizzie learns that James will do anything for a bet she offers him a million dollars for a 3 month contract. The makeover goes so well and the attraction she feels for him gets stronger so it isn’t long before the lines between professional and personal are blurred. Will she pull it off and impress her dad and will she ever see James again once his contract ends?

I liked this story but it was difficult to connect with either of the main characters so I felt detached throughout the book. There were some elements I liked and some I didn’t and my favourite character was Jimmy’s brother Charlie.

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I loved Million Dollar Devil. It sort of reminds me of a reverse Cinderella story in a way. Once you read this you'll see what I mean. I love James. He is a little reckless but does it to help make ends meet when it comes with care for his brother. James has big heart and a lot of passion. There is no denying the sparks between James and Lizzy from their very first meeting. Lizzy is out to prove to her dad that she is to be taken seriously when it comes to moving up in the family company. I love her drive and just watching her blossom along with James. You feel their love start to grow with each interaction. This book is hot and I couldn't put it down. I'm dying to read the next book. I love what Katy Evans brings to the pages. Go one click this one today.

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Be sure to keep a fan close by when you start reading Million Dollar Devil, because this seriously sexy opposites-attract romance from Katy Evans is bursting with scorching-hot sexual tension. It’s a modern twist on My Fair Lady in which a rich, powerful CEO, Lizzy, picks a YouTube stunt-man-for-hire to pretend to be a sophisticated, wealthy playboy for her company’s latest marketing campaign. James is unfiltered, unconcerned with social niceties and ruggedly charming, and she’s determined to make him into the ultimate posh gentleman. Lizzy soon discovers that her definition of perfect might be all wrong, and a man like James is perfect just the way he is.

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I have not read Katy Evans in quite some time, this one looked interesting. Also, hot cover.
I have to say it started a little slow. I knew the gist of the story from the blurb, but the characters really drew me in. Their struggles and stories separately were relatable. I loved how different they were, but not really.
I loved the ending.
Can't wait for more!

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I’ve read several of Katie Evans books.. and I have loved them all.. this one I didn’t LOVE but I really liked it. I had requested it via NetGalley and was approved. I think the thing that threw me was Lizzy. I think a lot of that had to do with her trying to prove herself to her father. She knows if she wants to eventually take over one of the Biggest and best Mens clothing like in the country she needs prove she has what it takes.. and what it takes is bringing in a hot new model to show off said clothing line. Enter James Rowan.. or Jimmy to his friends.. he is a up and coming YouTube daredevil with lots of followers..
Lizzy meets him in a dive bar not in her neighborhood.. With a offer no one could refuse.. will James take it..? Can Lizzy turn in into the next big thing..
I really liked this book.. and cant wait to read more.

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