I Loved this fun, sexy and thought provoking read. I Loved James and his Chemistry with Lizzy is Sizzling, fresh and you love them together.

I Highly Recommend all Readers to read this book now. A Great Read from Katy Evans.

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 story was great. I feel like I was waiting on a REAL story and let myself down a tiny bit. The storyline was unique and Katy is an amazing writer. I would recommend Million Dollar Devil.

Million Dollar Devil is a perfect slow burn romance, fun flirty sexy banter and a hero that made me fall head over heels for him. Lizzy is an young prissy heiress with more money than anyone can dream of. Except the only thing she desires is love and affection from her father. Her life resolves around her father’s business and she is always in the lime light.

In walks in Jimmy, a wanton YouTube daredevil. He struggles to keep his belly warm and a roof over his head but will do whatever he needs to for some cash. He may come off as an arrogant arse but you just have to get to know him.

What starts as a business arrangement turns into what they least expect. . .

Million Dollar Devil had the perfect amount of tension, spice and angst that I couldn't get enough. Will definitely read more from Katy Evans.

I couldn't get into this book. Sometimes it's just a matter of being able to relate to characters, or not.

I truly wanted to love this book. I picked it up again after failing to complete my initial read. It did hold my attention better this go round. I like the character descriptions and ultimately enjoyed the way the story unfolds. Lizzy and James were complete opposites and I liked the forbidden nature of the book. That was was enticing.

This was ok but it did not hold my interest though the whole story. I didn't find the characters all that interesting or likeable.

Elizabeth Banks needs a new face for her new menswear line campaign. But all the trustrich "fundbabies" she knows won't help her. When she meets daredevil James Rowan, Lizzy has the perfect idea. She'll transform James into the perfect gentleman and the face of her campaign. After all, she cannot fail and disappoint her father. But can she ignore the devil on her shoulder?
Jimmy Rowan is a daredevil and enjoys is life. But he wants a better future for his kid brother. So when Lizzy makes him an offer he can't refuse, he accepts it. But can he keep things professional?

Million Dollar Devil is a sweet, funny and sexy book. The crazy banter between Lizzy and James made me laugh a lot and their chemistry was intense and palpable. I loved how their relationship developed and how they get to know each other.

Lizzy is a hard working woman that just wants to show her father she's capable of doing her job and much more.
James is a outgoing and outspoken man. He's sexy and flirty and he knows what he wants. And he wants Lizzy. He made swoon a lot, especially his relationship with his brother.

Katy Evans did a phenomenal job with Million Dollar Devil! James and Lizzy's story is beautifully written and the characters are amazing. This book hooked me from the prologue and I couldn't put it down until I reached the last page. Well done!

Katy never fails to blow me away with one of her books!! And I can never put it down once I start one,so until it is done nothing else is getting done. I'm so totally engrossed in it that I forget everything around me, I totally am living in that world. And I absolutely adored James and Lizzy!!! They not only was so funny and Outrageous it was romantic it James' off the cuff street way. And I love getting to hear James pov and Charlie!!! Omg Charlie is the best ever and I just want to squeeze this character forever!! Katy is the master and everyone else should take notes and bow down!!! Lol

Katy Evans wrote some of my fav books... Real and Manwhore. But she also wrote some books i liked not so much.
The blurb of Million Dollar Devil was promising, i was hopeful. A modern pretty woman but with a man to replace Julia Roberts...
The prologue : i loved it!
Until 20% the story begins really tooooo slowly. Lizzy spends her time saying how hot is James (with multiple different words but still) and James spends his time trying to get in her pants, not smoothly at all. She's rich, he's not. She shouldn't want him but after 5 minutes after meeting him she kissed him fiercely in a cab. Then she runs cold. There's a scene with a picture i didn't like... (no respect for James). Lizzy's plan is not realistic (not with social medias, the web...).
From 20% to 80% things are a bit better. They speak more about sex and work at first but finally (a little late but that could be worst) they learn to know each other.
"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..."
I like James' philosophy : "You take risks, and you show people who you are and what you stand for, and if they don't like it, f***'em. You make every day mean something. If you're just surviving, what the hell good is it?"
James can be crass but also sweet and moving and swoon worthy. The first time they have sex... *Sigh*... I don't really understand why his only solution to his brother's issues was his fists though... But i like his relationship with Charlie (even if we don't see him enough, for someone who pretend to make his little brother his priority James doesn't spend so much time with him). I understand where Lizzy comes from but i was a bit angry with her when she talks about him as "her creation", "her property", and like a rat or garbage she picked in the streets... He's not a thing but a human being, and he was a good man before meeting her.
At 80%... there is a scene in a restaurant... just nope, nope , nope , nope... that's not what i'm looking for in a romance! James was no more swoon worthy for me... And he's not honest enough to talk about it to Lizzy.
Then the end was too rushed: the issues with Lizzy's father, with the 2 different worlds they live... I liked the way James returns to Lizzy though.
The epilogue : that's not what i call an epilogue with HEA, the scene is unnecessary and not romantic...

Maybe it's because I took some time before I finally was able to get to this one, but I didn't mind this at all. I added on to the experience and decided to listen to the audiobook and I really enjoyed it.

I'll have to say that this was an interesting concept and not one that I've read before. I will say that it wasn't my favorite kind of plot, but it was still a good read.

I can't say that Lizzy is a huge a favorite, but she was definitely someone to come around to. She definitely worked her a** off to get her dad to finally approve of everything she's done for him. But she had a lot of growth as the story went along, she became stronger and started to stand up for herself.

And my goodness, James was a bit rough around the edges, but I love how he didn't care what people though of him. And how loyal he was to his brother and Lizzy. He was relentless and I was just waiting for Lizzy to give in.

Million Dollar Devil wasn't my favorite of Katy Evans, but I genuinely enjoyed the heck out of this!

2.5 stars

***ARC received in exchange of an honest opinion***

It’s sad, but at this point I have to say that Katy Evans’ has given me everything she had on terms of books. I feel like I’ve read her books over and over. Even though they have different storylines, I feel like all her books are the same.

I couldn’t relate to the characters and I’ve caught myself rolling my eyes a few times while reading this! It lacked something more to make me really like the story!

Katy Evans never fails to write a book that I end up consumed with and Million Dollar Devil is no exception. This novel will keep you engaged and pining for more.

I am a huge Katy Evans fan so, I jumped at the chance to read this. It was a good read. I put off writing the review. I didn't really care for the story and quit reading it the first time around. Then I picked it up on audiobook and gave it another go. The audiobook was a much better fit for me on this one. The story is sweet and funny. I still didn't pick up the chemistry especially on Lizzy's end. The narrators did an excellent job, but please keep in mind that this is a SLOW burn. I'm glad that I was able to get back into the story to finish it and move onto Million Dollar Marriage. I've been hearing good things about it.

<a href="https://amzn.to/2HDBmCj"><em>Million Dollar Devil</em></a> has a solid premise and an interesting storyline.  The characters have a depth to them and I liked learning about them a little at a time.  Jimmy/James was intriguing to me and I loved how his past was never truly left behind.  Would Elizabeth/Lizzy really be able to make him into the face of Banks, LTD menswear given his background and that he's truly an unknown?  Was she really all in and showing James the real her or just putting on a show to get him to do what she needed him to so ultimately she could follow her father as CEO after he retires?  The chemistry was there between James and Elizabeth but they weren't always on the same page but when they were all in there was so much heat that my fingers felt scorched.  I didn't like her friend Jeanine at all.

There was a nice flow to the story but a lot of unexpected twists and turns which held my interest.  I enjoyed watching  Elizabeth building the brand and turning James into the perfect million dollar man knowing where he came from.  There were conflicts between her and her dad as well as his right hand man, LB, who she didn't trust,  but she had her supporters too.  I loved the culmination of James' tutorials to get him to be the face of Banks, LTD but was surprised by the turn in the storyline when he looked and played the part so well. There was some closure but the epilogue which takes place two months after the story ends seemed disjointed to me.  Was there really going to be a happily ever after?  There was too much cursing which added nothing to the story and actually detracted from it for me.  The book would have gotten a higher rating if the story was told more cleanly.

Ms. Evans is a new to me author and I plan on reading the second book in this series, <a href="https://amzn.to/2WxTFRW"><em>Million Dollar Marriage</em></a>.  I may or may not read other books she's written.

I struggled with this book, I am a great fan of Kate Evans but this series is slow and her heroes aren't as intriguing as she usually writes them. The writing is great but the story line and the execution of the plot were predictable. I will read more from Katy again as I said before, she remains one of my favorite authors.

It's been a while since I read anything by Katy Evans and this book made me want to re-read some of her old ones.

I initially liked the idea of Lizzy looking for someone to present to her father and the whole YouTube video idea was a fresh twist and I was into it at first. But then the story shifted to all too familiar patterns with James being perfect and Lizzy being insecure and always wanting her father's approval.

So I normally love books by this author but I had a hard time liking Elizabeth. She was too much of a snob for my liking and I didn't like the way she judged James. Having money doesn't make you better than someone. James was a stand up guy with a good heart and Elizabeth could have learned a thing or twelve from James. Saying he was from the gutter and trash was NOT cool at all. Ugh. In addition to not liking Elizabeth, I also didn't feel a connection between the two. I usually like opposites attract stories but sadly that wasn't the case for this book.

This book just felt a little bit flat to me. It tried hard to be profound, but just came off pretentious. I didn't see either of the characters having a connection to each other that was actually emotional., not just based on lust. There was a lot of weird ostracizing, and you were supposed to feel for them, in an "us against the world way" but it just felt inauthentic because they were making it up in their heads.
I completely forgot who the main FC was, but she didn't like her father's second man in the company because he might get the job she wanted, that she never seemed to work for.
Jimmy/James was a gross perspective to be in, he was either thinking about sex, or ... that's it.

Book Boyfriend: 💋💋💋💋💋
James “Jimmy” Rowan is a daredevil and doesn’t like playing by the rules. He earns his living by completing stunts by his followers for money. Jimmy takes care of his kid brother after the rest of his family died in an accident. Charlie, his brother, is his top priority and he will do anything to make a better life for him. Jimmy, under all the hair (beard and shaggy style hair), is extremely attractive. He is also confident, powerful and real. He puts others before himself, even if it means he gets hurt in the process. He is charismatic, charming, and has the ability to win over anyone he really talks to. I really loved his character!

Strong Female Lead: 💋💋💋💋
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Banks is rich, beautiful and trying to make it in a man’s world. She is the daughter of a prominent businessman in Atlanta who has a hard time of taking her seriously. Her mother left her and her father when she was young and she grew up feeling the pressure to be perfect. Lizzy desperately wants to please her father and make him proud but constantly feels like he doesn’t take her seriously or trust her. She has been given everything except the two things she desires most – a man that can live up to her dad’s expectations and the trust of her father that she is capable of running the family business when he retires.

Plot: 💋💋💋💋.5
I appreciated that the rich person in the story was Lizzy, the woman, and not the man. I felt like the author did a good job of taking a different perspective than typical stories. I also loved the idea of the man getting the makeover to be “perfect” instead of the woman. I guess this story had a major role reversal than most stories you read in romance and it was refreshing. I loved how James was still this strong, powerful male figure but followed her lead. I really enjoyed this perspective and role reversal.

Steamy Factor: 💋💋.5
There is a lot of sexual tension between the main characters throughout the book. It does get steamy in some places but it wasn’t over-the-top.

Overall: 💋💋💋💋
I enjoyed the storyline and appreciated that it was the woman that had the money and not the man. I feel like in so many books, it is the man that is the millionaire or billionaire and the woman is the “lowly” person. This book flips the script and I appreciated that. I felt like the storyline was well done and kept me interested. Easy, fun read!

I was a huge fan of this authors early work and was thrilled to start a new series but this book was just awful. I hated the characters from the opening pages and gave up after I found myself forcing myself to read it.

I will not be reading or recommending this author again.