Million Dollar Marriage

**received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Loved this book!!!! Nell and Luke are a great couple and i couldn’t put this book down because I had to see what adventure they would take on next. Katy Evans brings a storyline that keeps you guessing and has you feeling as if you are right their with the characters waiting to see what will happen next and what they will decide. Luke and Nell are total opposites, but that is what makes them work well together. Each page I was rooting for them to make it and even if they didn’t win for them to figure out that they had already won with one another.

Nell needs money to pay off her student loans but so far can’t find a job. But when her friend tells her about the show Million Dollar Marriage, she tags along for the casting interviews to see what it is all about. Little does she know she is about to push herself to her limits and with someone she least expects.

Luke needs money to keep his bar open and Million Dollar Marriage is just what he needs to make that happen. But when he is partnered with Nell he knows it won’t be an easy road to winning. She is nothing like him and pushes all his button just as he pushes her’s. But as they work with one another he finds that maybe she isn’t that bad.

As Luke and Nell face challenge after challenge, they have to come to terms with their feelings for one another. And when the game ends and they have to decide to stay together or walk away, what will they chose?

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this  book .

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"He’s the first person who gets me. The first person who took the time to take care of me. And the first person in this world I think I might actually trust."

Book : Million Dollar Marriage.

Author : Katy Evans.

Genre : Fiction , Romance , Contemporary .

Rate : 4/5.

Review in One Word : Adorable.

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What An Adorable story !!!

Nell and Luke story was hot , sweet , entertaining , full of emotions and amazing adventures . Even though the storylines ( marriage of convenience and opposite personalities ) aren't new concepts in the romance genre , But Evans has a special writing style that makes you read the book in one sitting without leaving it for a second ( Actually that What happened to me LOL) .

Nell is one of the sweetest heroines I've got the chance to read about . She is introvert , proper , innocent , shy and lovely . I loved her character's development , how she tried to challenge her comfort zones and try new things trusting her heart and feelings . She is smart and sexy at the same time , A lethal combination ;) .

Luke , awww, he is really your ideal Book Boyfriend , he is hot , brave ,  protective , possessive and great . Yeah , there are some scenes where I didn't like him , but all in all , The story Between Luke and Nell was really beautiful , I loved how they developed feelings  , supported and protected each other .

   Katy Evans has - as I already mentioned - a special writing style . I've read two books for her before this one and I totally love her characters , Plots and love stories . She has a great way in expressing the characters feelings  , Love , hate , regret , angst .....etc . You will definitely love her stories .

If you like the stories about people with opposite  personalities who you would think won't have any chemistry but you start reading and  realize they are fireworks with each other , then this story is the one for you . 

P.S: I haven't read the first book in the series and still enjoyed this story a lot , you won't find any confusion .
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Book Boyfriend: 💋💋💋💋💋
Luke is your classic bad boy – tattoos, muscles, and owns a bar. He also has a had a rough past – kicked out of his house, struggled with addiction, dropped out of high school and lived on the streets all before he was 18. Luke is trying to honor his grandpa, who took him in and got him clean, by running the family bar. He is trying so hard to do all he can but it is never quite enough. Luke has charm for days and is a bona fide ladies’ man but no desire for a relationship. He also has a soft side. He looks out and protects his friends and family and those that are weaker. Luke has the perfect gentleman potty mouth. Haha. I am going to have to add him to my long list of book boyfriends.

Strong Female Lead: 💋💋💋💋.5
Nell is an introvert that doesn’t do well in social situations or making friends. Her family prides themselves on education so it was always her goal to get as much education as possible. Nell finishes her doctorate degree and is scared to face the “real world”. Even though her parents have money, they do not support her because she didn’t do what they wanted. Nell is beautiful but hides behind large glasses, a quirky personality and baggy clothes. The only good thing she sees in herself is her brain. Throughout the story you see Nell grow as a person and start to feel comfortable being herself. She learns to love herself and isn’t afraid of the world anymore. Nell still experiences moments of insecurity and self-doubt but that made her even more relatable. She also says the funniest things and reacts in the most bizarre ways… think awkward introvert with no social skills.

Plot: 💋💋💋💋.5
Think Amazing Race meets Bachelor in Paradise. I have been on an Amazing Race binge this summer so I absolutely loved that part of the book. It was a cool twist on something we all are familiar with so you connect but also it is different enough to keep you interested. The teams are paired up by all the things they don’t have in common… and they say opposites attract. Hmmm… The characters have their ups and downs and I enjoyed their journey.

Steamy Factor: 💋💋💋.5
The steam is always hot in a Katy Evans’ book and this was no different. There were some “fan your face and squeeze your legs together” scenes but they didn’t overpower the story.

Overall: 💋💋💋💋.5
I would definitely recommend this book, especially if you enjoy The Amazing Race, Survivor, Bachelor in Paradise, etc. type shows. As I was reading, I could see this being played out on a television show and enjoyed it. I loved how Nell grew as a person and stepped out of her comfort zone! I couldn’t put the book down because I wasn’t exactly sure how it would end -definitely a twist here and there.

5 Stars!

Katy Evans is back and oh my freaking goodness y'all! One of her best books yet right here and definitely a top read for me!

Katy never fails to impress me, schmooze me, make me fall hard and fast, and win me over when she writes a slow burn romance. I mean I've been a huge, huge fan since I first discovered Remy long ago and well she's done it again with this new book and left me with such a hangover.

So original. So unique. So entertaining. So refreshing. Million Dollar Marriage ticked off all the boxes that I love my romances to have and gave me one unputdownable, unforgettable journey with unstoppable characters and a story that I never wanted to end once I started it.

Run don't walk to grab this fun, sexy, sweet all-new romance today!

I highly recommend this book.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Reality TV in a book. I really enjoyed this follow up of Lucas's character! I have to admit that the h annoyed me big time and some points she really was TSTL. While Lucas...yum and oh so sweet.

This book totally surprised me. The Amazing Race is one of my favorite shows and this book incorporated enough of that shows premise to make the reality competition feel real. I also loved Nell and Luke. They were both genuinely good people. They may not have liked some of their competitors, but they never played dirty. It was insta love, but believable insta love because of their circumstances. Very well done!

I absolutely loved Penny & Luke . If you love the opposites attract genre than get ready for a wild ride . Would you marry a stranger for money ….. a million dollars? Well Penny never thought she would find herself hitched let alone to a crude, blunt, brawny oh yes hot man but she is . Penny needs money to pay off her student loans and Luke wants to save his bar. When these two unlike characters are thrown together on a reality show get ready for a wild ride. They are funny, snarky complete opposites but soon find out that they can really work well together under pressure but what happens when you start to get the feelings !!! This was a fun, fast paced wild romance !!!
~~Michele McMullen ~~

I am in love with this story..these characters and Katy Evans!! Katy brings us an original, refreshing story that is the perfect combo of smart, sexy and sweet! Million Dollar Marriage is one of my top 5 reads of the year!

I had never read a story quite like this. The hero (Luke) and the heroine (Penelope) both have their own financial problems and in result end up standing in line next to each other awaiting the casting of the soon-to-be-on-tv show "Million Dollar Marriage". It was apparent from the beginning that these two were complete opposites but their chemistry was real. The challenges they were to face would either bring them closer or show them just how different they are. It was so beautiful to watch this story unfold. AND ladies...Luke is the man!! He gave me all the feels!!! I need me a lumberjack like Luke!!

This story has made it official for me..if Katy writes it..I'm reading it!!

Thanks Netgally! Love the story. Well written and lovely story with a Alpha male. Don’t like these type of stories maybe it’s not for you.

Received an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.

Evans has another great read out! Luke and Penny are paired up for a reality since they are both in dire need of money. The catch? They have to get married. What comes next is two weeks of tough challenges, conflicting personalities, and enough sexual tension to keep things interesting.

I appreciate that they weren't trying to be perfect. They each had their flaws, but they were able to work together for the competition, falling in love as they went.

The love scenes were hot, but it was the emotional scenes that were the really great parts of this read. I was so completely invested that I wanted to focus on what they had to say to each other.

I really love these books that Evans has given us and I can't wait to see what comes next!

This story is everything suspenseful and swoony and oh so sexy. I loved every minute of reading it. The characters were complex and intriguing and the storyline held me captivated. I love Katy Evans writing and I can't wait for more.

received a free copy of this book courtesy of the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.
When I saw a Katy Evans book up on Netgalley for review my trigger finger just couldn’t resist (even though I was getting so much closer to that Nirvana point of 85%). Katy Evans always produces the best romance stories and the best heroes. This is my second adventure with her books- the first being REAL. The title really had my attention – who doesn’t love the thought of A Million Dollars and in this day and age she has capitalised on the reality TV concept…Genius.

Nell -the beautiful but intelligent girl that prefers her own company to that of others. Socially awkward and with more brains than most of us have in our little fingers, she exudes class and poise. Meet Luke, our hero, drop dead gorgeous and the confidence that just falls from him in waves. Both have one thing in common and that is their lack of money. Nell’s father refused to support her through college if she chose not to go to Harvard. Therefore, she has accumulated 500k in student fees. Luke owns his family’s bar – it was his grandfathers’ baby. However, there is several mortgages out on the bar and it has also accumulated a serious amount of debt. Both of them hear about this reality tv show and get through – only one catch….why is it called Million Dollar Marriage. The book is told in dual POV and it reads and flows beautifully. It’s interesting hearing Nells awkward and scared thoughts against contrasting Luke’s uber confidence.

Can the duo complete all the tasks and walk away with the Million dollars? The money is needed by both of them -can they get past their differences and make the short experience work? Will they develop feelings for one another and make a real marriage or will they annul as soon as they possibly can.

I loved both the characters and their arcs were completely perfect. I enjoyed the yang and Yang component of the main characters. Sometimes life throws you a lemon but sometimes darling, you have to make the most fabulous lemonade from next to nothing. You don’t get a dress rehearsal in life, so you just got to lace that fucker up and go with it. Million Dollar Marriage is a fierce romance story with beautifully written broken characters. Your heart beats fast, your stomach clenches. Katy Evans is the master of the Alpha Male. Tack sharp writing as per.

QueenZany 4 Star Review
Million Dollar Marriage
by Katy Evans




Another fun and exciting read from Katy Evans!
Million Dollar Marriage is on a league of its own, fun, sexy and all the feels.
Yes, this one was a new twist to the typical type of romance storylines. But it worked, I found myself just falling for the wildly fun antics the story took on and thoroughly enjoyed the enticing journey it led me on.

A unique, interesting storyline with fantastic banter and hot hot chemistry, this book was another great addition to the series.

Million Dollar Marriage by Katy Evans tells the story of Nell, who has tremendous school debt and decides to go on a reality show called Million Dollar Marriage in order to pay off all of her school loans.

She meets Luke who is also in huge debt, with the bar his grandfather left him and caring for his grandmother who is in a nursing home. He had a rough few years when he was younger, living on the streets and using, but has cleaned up his act.

The two get paired on the show and that’s when the fun begins. In all honesty, I don’t normally watch reality television, but I was hooked and completely engrossed with the characters and the plot.

Although we met Luke in Million Dollar Devil, this book can be read as a stand-a-lone. Neither Nell nor Luke have anything in common, but the chemistry between the two is off the charts and you will have to read Million Dollar Marriage to see where the story takes us. I truly adored this book and I didn’t want it to end. I hope we will have the opportunity to re-visit these characters in a future Katy Evan's book.

Good book and liked the story line.

I loved the characters and how they interacted with each other.

You’ll have to read to find out if “fake love” can turn into reals love!

Awesome read! I loved it right from the first chapter. The h/h are perfect. Their chemistry is electric. I seriously couldn't put it down! Katy Evans is a great writer and I'm definitely going to read more of her books.

Nell and Luke's story intrigued me from the start. My daughter watches the Bachelor and Bachelorette religiously so I was curious as to how this game would play out. Would it be more like that or the Amazing Race or something. I loved the game and how these two navigated it and got so close to one another. Their feelings for one another were so real and genuine. I felt like they were thrown into this crazy scenario and got so much out of it. This was a great story that I didn't want to end. I loved Luke and Nell. They truly cared for one another and both grew so much in the story.

Excellence opposites attract. Unique storyline with great characters and so much to love. Taking a chance and giving the one you never thought you’d want a try. The dynamic between Nell and Luke is off the charts and the whole reality show angle is fresh and gloriously addicting.

3.5 Stars

The premise of this story was like several reality shows rolled into a book. Luke and Penny are both in need of money and get persuaded to audition for the next big tv show. They are two very different people so when they are paired together there is alot of friction. I found Luke an engaging character with a true zest for life. When he starts to bring Penny out of her shell I found myself giggling at times. My issue was Penny I just couldn't take to her as a person. I found her personality quite irritating to be honest. For me Luke was my favourite part of the story.