4 Star Review Million Dollar Marriage (Million Dollar #2) by Katy Evans

I was intrigued by the blurb for this book. Desperate to alleviate their crippling debts Penelope (Nell) Carpenter and Luke Cross
sign up for reality tv show Million Dollar Marriage. All they have to do is say “I Do” to a complete stranger, what could go wrong?

Complete opposites, they have nothing in common but if they want to win the money then they have to beat the other couples.

Nell and Luke were certainly on an unusual journey of self discovery almost like the participants on The Amazing Race.

There was some fun banter and chemistry between Nell and Luke; these two should not have worked and yet they do.

I had trouble connecting to the characters, particularly Nell who I found to be at times judgemental and condescending.

Million Dollar Marriage was well written, but is not my favourite from Katy Evans.

ARC received for an honest review

Married At First Sight meets The Amazing Race.

You do not need to have read the first book, Million Dollar Devil, to read Million Dollar Marriage - some characters do overlap, but the stories are stand along.

I enjoyed this story so much more than I did the first book. Yes, it was pretty predictable, however Luke made the story for me. Nell was - well, I gotta say I was not the biggest fan of Nell. For someone so smart, OMG she was such a dumba$$ and I wanted to scream at her to wake up to herself!

I am surprised Luke didn't just leave her at one of their "pitstops" - I mean, the money couldn't have been worth all of her annoyingness.

I did feel for her a little at the end of the story though, which surprised me.

I am not a fan of so called "reality TV" and this still has not endeared it to me at all - I know it is fiction, but we know all this stuff they do behind the scenes is all scripted and manipulated.

This was a fun romp through America with some laugh out loud moments, along with some sad and frustrating moments.

This is the first book that I have read by this author and I found it to be very entertaining. From the moment I picked it up I fell in love with Luke and Nell. They are both really strapped for cash so they take part in a reality television show. I have to say I was not really sure at first if I was going to like the story line but it grew on me. This book had me laughing out loud in no time. The characters were all really well developed and I just loved the confessionals. I cannot wait to see what happens next in this series. Thanks Net Galley. I voluntarily reviewed this book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! This book was exactly what I needed right now!
I fell totally in love with Luke and Penelope.
Personally I’m not a big fan of reality TV and never watch it, but reading this book I totally fell in love with it! It’s just different reading about it than watching.
The whole storyline about how Luke and Penelope met and went on the show “Million Dollar Marriage”, it’s just so freaking amazing! It’s funny, hot, sexy and even sometimes frustrating, but you’ll love it. Everything that Luke and Penelope go through in this book is just so much fun to read. The tension between those two was just over the top. And like I said - I loved the reality TV part. It's definitely someting different and new for me to read something like this, but I loved it so much more because of that.
This will definitely not be my last book by Katy Evans!

This was a Great story! Absolutes Loved the premise, the plot and the characters !!!! New to me author,

I loved this book, I couldn't put it down. The concept was really good - I would watch the TV programme if they ever made it. I loved Luke and Nell. They were so different but this books shows opposites do attract and they worked well together through the challenges. There was a little bit of angst but in general a feel good book that had you rooting for the H and h. The book left me wanting more of this couple, I had not read one and this did not detract from this book at all.

The second book in the Million Dollar series, Million Dollar Marriage, was a good read. I like the story and the characters and will read more by this author.

Katy Evans! Katy Evans! Katy Evans!

Wow! Wow! Wow!

This book blew me away! It was freaking awesome! While reading this book I felt like I was watching a television show.

Million Dollar Marriage was even better than I expected it to be. It was raw on the edge of your sit type of reading.
I felt like I was a part of the audience and I was watching the story unfold.

There were parts of this book that had me biting my nails off! Then other parts had me yelling at Penny and Luke.

Penny is a scared independent woman who doesnt want to disappoint anyone so she lives a sheltered life. She has so many degrees and she is extremely smart.

Luke is a young man who had a ruff life. He is an ex-drug addict, he has been to jail, and his parents in my opinion are to blame.

Penny is in student loan debit up to her ears. Her father kicked her to the curb only because she didn't pick the college he wanted her to.

Luke is in so much debit and he is ready to lose the bar that his grandfather left for him. He is also struggling to pay for his grandmother's nursing home care.

Then you have a new show coming out and it is called Million Dollar Marriage!

This television show is super intense and shady as a mother!

So naturally I would love to spill all of the beans about this read but you know i can't do that.

I will tell you to go and buy this book when it comes out. I promise you will not be disappointed.

I could and will totally pick up this book and read it again!

Ugh...Katy Evans I love you and you get me!!! You get me! Oh and I am in love with Luke! He can speak to me in French any day of the week! Dear sweet baby jesus...hold me!

While reading this book Believe by the Mumford & Son's was playing on repeat in my head.

Great story! I'm not a fan of reality shows but this one is great. Luke and Penelope complements each other and make an awesome team. The producers dont know the potential but is too late to break them.
The others characters are good too and make important appearance.
I enjoy reading this book and recommend it.
I received a ARC from Netgalley for a honest review.

I received an ARC of this book to read through NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. Million Dollar Marriage by Katy Evans is the second book in her Million Dollar series. It can be read as a stand-alone. Penelope (Nell) Carter and Luke Cross are opposites … she has a number of doctorates and he didn’t finish high school, she comes from an upper middle class family and he lived on the streets for a while. What they do have in common is the need for a large amount of money … she to pay off her school debts and he to pay off the mortgage on the bar he inherited from his grandfather. They both audition for the reality television show Million Dollar Marriage and get matched in a modern take on the arranged marriage/marriage of convince story. The show is a combination of Survivor and Amazing Race with the partners getting married to each other at the beginning of the show. One of the things I loved most about this story is how they become each others biggest booster, that they are better together even though on paper they look like they would never be a match. Lighthearted with just the right amount of angst, I found this book to be an enjoyable read. Medium steam. Publishing Date July 23, 2019 #NetGalley #KatyEvans #MontlakeRomance #MillionDollarMarriage

Usually, the second book in a series is not quite as good as the first, but Million Dollar Marriage was so much better. I loved Nell and Luke’s story. This was a great idea for the plot, the trials and tribulations of the contest, having to work with a stranger and learning to trust each other. What started out as a lark to get out of debt, becomes the foundation of a true relationship.

Totally opposite and they fall totally in love. Million Dollar Marriage by Katy Evans was an enjoyable and quick read for me with a different and surprisingly fun premise. I was rooting for this couple from the start! A great book to put on your summer reading list! Thanks to NetGalley for this copy to enjoy and review.

I did not finish this one. Interesting premise, but I didn't care for either of the main characters.

funny, sexy, and unique are all theist words to describe this story. a fund twist on a romance game show mix. with two characters that match against all odds.

Luke and Nell are both in need of money. She recently finished her doctored and is deep in debt with student loans while Luke is trying to keep his grandfather’s bar afloat. What better way is there to make some fast cash that to jump into a reality TV marriage? I really enjoyed the premise of this book and it was a sweet romance.

This book was an unexpected surprise! I loved it. It was kind of The Amazing Race meets Married at First Site with a twist. Nell, Penelope, was such a great character. She really won my heart. She is brilliant but shyness and poor self esteem makes her aloof. But through her inner monologue you meet the true Nell. And then there is hottie Luke with his checkered past. He’s athletic, great looking, everyone wants to be around him. He’s the polar opposite of Nell. Where she has a PHD, he hasn’t even graduated high school.
They are the least likely to be attracted to each other.....
This was a fun read with some feels thrown in too. I could even see myself doing a reread at some point.
There were a couple small things that bugged me but minor pet peevey things, not things to spoil my enjoyment!

I received this book from Net Galley for an honest review.

This book is all you need to pass a weekend happy reading
Wonderfull characters, hot hero, excellent heroine

I tried to read this book. I tried really hard. I was hoping that it would be better than the first book, but I just couldn't. I don't think this author's writing is for me.

A fun and entertaining fast paced read.

Nell and Luke both have their own debts as their own reason for entering the million dollar marriage, a new relaity TV show. Opposites thrown together for the show, the more they get to know each other the more they fall for each other, so what will happen when the show is over?

Luke is my new book boyfriend. This book got me in the feels. I love how the hero made his lady become more confident and self aware. I hated having to put this book down for real life. I wanted to devour it in one sitting.