Oh, how I love Katy Evans' latest, Million Dollar Marriage! This opposites-attract romance is so much fun, so wickedly sexy and so utterly swoon-worthy. Penelope is my kind of heroine. - smart, sassy, hilarious and true to herself. She isn't immediately charmed by the gorgeous, rough-around-the-edges, Luke, but he quickly proves himself to be the type of partner any woman would dream of, whether in a romantic relationship or on a reality TV game show. The story is face-paced and highly entertaining as these two work together to win the ultimate prize - a happily ever after.

This was a funny,romantic, sweet read. I really enjoyed it and the characters. The story flowed evenly and was a great quick read.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I will admit I don’t really watch a lot of reality tv. But this story kept me interested and the chemistry between penny and Luke was off the charts hot. 4 stars! Thank you to netgalley for the ARC.

This totally ruined The Amazing Race for me. And maybe all other reality shows, too. I found myself wanting to throw my Kindle or shout, "Pack your knives and go!" several times.

I should have loved this book: I'm a huge The Amazing Race stan and romances with brainy heroines are my total catnip. But ugh, no, Penelope "Nell" Carpenter is the worst. Nell has multiple degrees and is about to get her doctorate, but is facing $500K in student loans. For someone supposedly super brainy, Nell figures her only way out is to try out for a reality show even though she looks down on people who watch television. In fact, Nell looks down on everyone not like her French literature-reading, Baudelaire-quoting, classical music-loving self. In fact, Nell whines constantly about being dumped by her boyfriend and estranged from her parents - maybe, Nell, they were just tired of you being so judgmental?

To her horror, Nell ends up married on tv to Luke Cross, a local bar owner that she immediately deems a dirty yeti that looks like a thug. Seriously, she comments on how much he looks like a thug throughout the book. For someone so smart, Nell had a ridiculously limited vocabulary (she calls his penis a "thingy") as she whines during every stage of the competition. This is how Nell and Luke begin married-on-tv life after Luke drops a f-bomb on her:
“I don’t approve of that kind of talk, actually. I find it low class.”

“Oh. Well, I’m sorry, Mrs. Cross. I’ll try to tone it down—”

“No. Not Mrs. Cross.” He gives me a confused look, and I explain. “I’m going to keep my name when I get married. I’m not even going to hyphenate. And I earned my title. I’ll always be Dr. Carpenter, thanks.”

He squints. “You’re bullshitting me.”

I cringe again.
Despite the fun reality tv setup with a fast pace race around the United States, Nell's attitude and neurotic hangups made the competition a slough to get through. I wanted Luke to just dump Nell at one of the elimination stages, any stage. Luke, instead, ends up completely in awe of his "wife" and it completely baffled me as to why.
Only in a screwy game like this would a girl this classy, sweet, and gorgeous be wed to a bum like me.
Maybe it takes a crazy reality tv show or fictional romance, but I never saw the sweet in sweet in Nell.

LOVED THIS BOOK!

I'm not super into reality TV, aside from my addiction to Married at First Sight. But, this book had me me enthralled every step of the way.
My, oh my, how opposites attract.
Luke and Penny were perfect in their own way. Even though they seemed opposite I think they were actually a lot alike. There were times I didn't like Penny and I cringed each time Luke said "ain't" but I quickly got over it.
With each task of the game, I liked them more and more and I was rooting from them since the beginning.
The ending of the book is a bit of a nail biter, at least it was for me! I will definitly suffer a book hangover from this one, because I WANT MORE "Lenny"! For now I'll just have to settle on rereading it, I guess.
This is def. a ONE-CLICK worthy book!
Also, for reference, I haven't read book one in the series "Million Dollar Devil" but I fully intend on investing in it the second after I post this review.
Amazing work , Katy! Remy is still my #1, but Luke is giving him a run for his money, that's for sure!

As a reality show watcher of Amazing Race and Survivor I enjoyed the strangers to partners under duress premise. Penelope and Luke are total opposites and that's what makes the story. They both need cash and that is a powerful motivator. I appreciated the way that Luke valued Penny/Nell and stuck with her though thick and thin. As a popular good looking guy he had several chances to "ditch" her and hook up with other contestants but he choose to be loyal to her. Penny was a bit too repressed but when you learn her back story you realize why. Fun romance with humor and some touching moments.

This was an advanced copy courtesy of netgalley - thank you

I had not read any of Katy Evans work before but would happily read more

I didn't realise this was part of a series when I requested - no matter, I read it as a standalone and it does work

Quiick, easy read - entertaining

I did like this and enjoyed it - good holiday read

Luke and Nell are both strapped for cash so they take part in a reality tv gameshow where they compete against other couples to win a big cash prize.

She's an academic, perpetual student, an introvert who's shy with self esteem issues, drifting through life racking up student loans. He's a social animal, extrovert, rough around the edges and a reformed addict.

I had a hard time with this; I didn't feel any tension or chemistry between them either at the start when they hated one another or later when they didn't. They didn't feel authentic to me, they were too conveniently different, I wasn't buying it.

The reality gameshow plot was imaginative and original and kept me reading, but the side characters they were competing against didn't feel very real either. It all just felt kind of fake.

Sorry, I'm afraid this was a miss for me, but others enjoyed it so don't let me put you off. Complete story, can be read as a standalone.

Game On!

Million Dollar Marriage in the second book in the Million Dollar series and can be read as a standalone. With that being said, I would urge you to read the first book in the series, Million Dollar Devil, as well, because to be honest, you won’t want to miss a minute of this series. It just keeps getting better and better.

Penelope is a scholar who is scared to enter the real world. As result, she has wracked up five hundred thousand dollars in school loans.

Very shortly she will be graduating and will be thrust out onto the world with a heavy debt she does not know how to repay.

Luke has a troubled past he is glad he put behind him. He fears however, that it’s not as far as he thinks. His bar is in a hefty amount of debt and foreclosure is just around the corner.

What could possibly bring these two together? A reality show that promises a cool mil to the winner.

Both Penelope and Luke sign up with dreams of winning and paying off their debt. But, it may just end up leaving them both broken-hearted instead.

From beginning to end this story flowed. I was so engaged with the plot and the competitions Luke and Penelope had to endure.

There was no excessive drama. These two are as different as night from day which causes an opposites attract attraction. And it works.

Luke is sexy, competitive, kind, caring and understanding. This comes out in so many ways as the book unfolds. Falling in love with him is seamless and so very easy.

Penelope although super smart and intellectual lacks confidence in all the remaining aspects of her life. I loved her growth throughout the book. I found myself rooting for her quite vocally.

You can’t help but feel the excitement and to cheer This couple on. Katy Evans has created a thrilling and exciting read that makes you feel like you are part of the game and the action.

I received an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

**Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the ARC in exchange for an honest review**#MillionDollarMarriage #NetGalley

4 🌟....We have already met Luke from previous book.... I really enjoyed this one it was a easy, quick read also it was a sweet, funny, romantic comedy!!! Although it was a little bit predictable ...I definitely liked it and it was really enjoyable for me!

I tried to like this book but I just couldn't get into it. I stopped reading it after a couple of chapters. The storyline wasn't good and the characters were annoying.

Thank you for the opportunity to review this. I tried to cancel my request after reading book one. Unfortunately, I didn't like book one at all and won't be continuing on with the series, so I will not be reading this one.

I absolutely FLOVE Luke and Nell's story. I'm a big Bachelor fan so this story screamed at me. It was fun, steamy and I just loved it. Thanks Netgalley for the Arc

I really liked the concept of The Bachelor meets Amazing Race but I just did not feel the chemistry between Luke and Nell. I also found the characters to be kind of annoying. I give it three stars because it was pretty funny and the concept was good! Other reviewers seem to really like the characters so I would give it a chance if you enjoy this genre.

I would rate this one about the same as Million Dollar Devil. I guess I wanted a little more from the hero. He's so rough around the edges that I felt like he was below the heroine intellectually. Now he is a good person, just up to his wazo in debt. Her's is because she is a professional student afraid to actually get out of school and start living her life, He because of his bar and his desire to save it.

I just didn't feel the connection I wanted so badly to feel. The story line was cute-kinda like a Dating Game and Amazing Race mash up. But I'm not really a fan of either of those reality (more like fantasy!) shows and that may have helped to sour me on the story line also.

Million Dollar Marriage, is the perfect book for me since I'm such a reality T.V. junkie. Luke lives up to his Prince Charming title. I totally fell for him.

This is sort of a Bachelor meets the Amazing Race. Luke and Nell both need money fast. Luke is trying to keep his bar open and Nell needs to pay off her student loans. On a whim they decide to try out for Million Dollar Marriage. They are picked for their opposites-might-attract personalities. And boy were they opposites. She's uptight and educated. He's very rough around the edges and doesn't know where Cape Cod is. They are forced to marry then go on Amazing Race style adventures where they have to complete tasks in different locations around the world.

I really enjoyed the Amazing Race set up. This was fun and interesting. Pacing was solid.
Unfortunately, I did not feel any chemistry between the main characters. They were a bit too much like caricatures of the parts they were playing.

4.9 Stars

We already met Luke as James's best buddy in the first book. He runs his late grandpa's bar in Atlanta. And he desperately needs money to pay for his grandma's care facility and to pay off the bar's debt.

Nell is almost done with her final degree. She has many of them - she's almost a doctor now. Not a medical one though. Not really a doctor anyone will give her much money for. She's not sure what she wants to do with all her degrees. The only thing she knows is that she needs half a million dollars to pay off her student loans.

Enter MILLION DOLLAR MARRIAGE.
A new and very mysterious reality tv show. The winner will get a million dollars.

Shy nerd Nell hates tv and people and being at the center of attention... but she has no other choice ....

Sexy tattoed Luke is alway the life of the party - he thinks it should be easy to win the money ...

LET THE FUN TIMES BEGIN ...

WHAT WiLL HAPPEN TO NELL & LUKE?
WiLL WE GET A HEA??
READ THE BOOK TO FiND OUT ☺☺☺

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THAT WAS ADORABLE!

I just loved it.

I wasn't expecting something so fun and sparky and adventurous and sexy and travel-y.

It's a bit like The Bachelor/ette meets The Amazing Race.

We travel from one amazing place to the next to find clues and master tasks et cetera.

I loved it. I loved seeing all the places and I loved seeing Penny and Luke go from fighting constantly to falling for each other. Extremely adorable! I finished it in one day!

Really great romance!

I wouldn't mind watching this on tv one day!
Hashtag Eyecandy Deluxe! ☺

MILLION DOLLAR MARRIAGE was an adorable, sexy & fun adventure love story! Run to your nearest amazon for your own Luke! This one is mine! MINE!!! ☺

I had no clue what to expect with this book. I went in completely blind, but, having read, loved and devoured book 1, Million Dollar Devil, I was certain I was in for a great read, and yes, I wasn’t off the mark. Million Dollar Marriage delivered everything, and more, the writing, the characters, the story, perfect, I was addicted from the first chapter. Each chapter, all of which started with a confessional from the gameshow day delivered by either Nell or Luke, was written in dual POV, and went behind the scenes with the most unexpected couple of a new game show “Million Dollar Marriage”. I had no clue what to expect, and neither did any of the contestants. All of them were out to win the grand prize of $1,000,000, of course there were a few plot twists, and it was not as straight forward as any of them thought it was going to be. Luke was so sweet and kind (as well as a complete sex bomb), Nell was quiet, unsociable, with zero confidence and she’s totally unaware of how beautiful she really is. The stud and the bookworm, the only thing they had in common, they were both in debt up to their eyeballs, and were willing to do anything to win, or were they? A full five star read for me that had everything I didn’t know I wanted in a book. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

i rounded it off to 3 stars

this is my least favorite book of Katy Evans.
Nell and Luke where both insanely annoying i think the only thing i liked about this book was the whole bachelor/bachelorette meets the amazing race