Million Dollar Romances with Katy Evans
Meet the Million Dollar series books. Books that are all about passion, romance, and all about what people will do for money—actually, a LOT of money. In book one, Million Dollar Devil, we have a sexy, raw, bad-mannered daredevil willing to pose as a sophisticated rich guy – while skillfully seducing the heroine in the process.
In book two, Million Dollar Marriage, Nell and Luke both agree to become contestants in a reality show that requires—gasp, marriage. Marriage to a complete stranger, which is appalling. But, it’s a fake marriage, right? It doesn’t matter that they are complete opposites. Nell will be the brains, and Luke will be the brawn. For a moment there, they both think they’ve got it covered. But the challenges end up being far more than they anticipated, especially the unexpected challenge of resisting falling in love with each other.
I’d always wanted to write a reality show book. I mean, reality shows are so addictive to watch, but though I’ve loved indulging in binge-watching Survivor or The Amazing Race, I’ve always wanted a little more romance to go with all that adrenaline and excitement. What happens when you’re put under all that pressure, and aside from that, have just met a person who gives your heart wings? Let’s face it. Falling in love is a little scary when you do it privately, so how does the public nature of a relationship hinder or help the romance between two strangers?
Well, in Nell and Luke’s case, being exposed to the cameras all day, every day, was more of a hindrance. And yet without those cameras, would they have given each other the time of day to begin with? :)
I would totally write another reality TV show romance. It’s been one of the funnest, most uniques writes I’ve ever written to date.
Katy Evans
New York Times Bestselling author
Title: Million Dollar Marriage
Author: Katy Evans
Release Date: July 23, 2019
Publisher: Montlake Romance
If someone had bet Nell a million dollars that she would be saying “I do” to a complete stranger on national television, she’d have called them crazy, but with her crushing student loan payments sending her deep into the red, she’s out of options. This should be nothing more than a business transaction—until she sets eyes on her groom, and everything changes.
The game is on the instant Luke spots Penelope “Nell” Carpenter. He’s out for the money, yes, but getting a little dirty with Nell doesn’t sound too bad either. Everyone knows he’s not the marrying kind, so it’s a good thing it’s just for show. God knows he’s the worst guy his pretty wife should pick for real.
Will Wang says, “Teams, you have the choice to participate in the next challenge. If you decide to, you’ll receive a minimum of seventy thousand dollars! All you have to do is say YES!”
I shrug and call out, “YES!”
Will laughs. “Hold on, buckaroo. There’s a catch you might want to know about. And that brings us to the main premise of the show. John Phillips, are you out there? Please, join me on the podium.”
A man in a suit stands up, and the crowd parts to let him through. He jogs up to the podium, shakes Will’s hand, and stands beside him.
“John is here for a very special reason. A very special ceremony, if you will.”
The cameras are focused on our faces, and I know something is up.
“Yes, in fact, John happens to be a justice of the peace.”
The crowd gasps. Next to me, Penny’s body stiffens.
“Yes. In order to participate in the next challenge and any challenges going forward, you and your partner must be man and wife!”
Louder gasp. The screens overhead focus in on the shock of the contestants. Penny’s trembling. Ivy looks pissed. Ace is hurling out f-bombs into the air. The Indian girl has sunk to the ground and is covering her face in her palms. It’s chaos.
Me? I’m calm as can be.
It’s called Million Dollar Marriage. Did they think marriage wouldn’t factor in?
I’m in.
“You will need to spend the rest of the time living with your partner as a unit. You’ll do everything together for the duration of the contest. There will be challenges that test your endurance, your strength, and your ability to work together as a couple. If you win, you’ll each get two hundred and fifty thousand dollars and the opportunity to have the marriage annulled, should you choose. BUT, if you decide to stay together as lawfully married, you’ll together receive the grand prize of ONE MILLION DOLLARS and an all-expenses-paid honeymoon package!”
I look around. All the couples are yin and yang. It’s like they ran our personality tests through a machine and picked out the person we’d be least compatible with.
“Now, we understand this is a big commitment on your part, so we’ll give you and your partner five minutes to talk things out and decide what you’d like to do. Please note that once your decision is made, it is final, and you will be married here, on the spot, before you board a flight to where the real competition will begin.” He winks at the losers’ wall. “If you drop out now, you’ll go home with fifty thousand dollars, but if you decide to continue on, you’ll earn seventy thousand and the chance to compete for even more! Time starts . . . now!”
I turn to Penny. She’s hugging herself and won’t look at me. “Hey. I’m in.”
She doesn’t say anything.
I wave a hand in front of her face.
“Are you crazy?” she finally says, staring at me. “I’d never marry you.”
A million dollar bet... Marry a guy/woman you have never met... and try not to fall in love because neither Nell nor Luke are looking for a relationship but both have reasons for needing the money. But they have to fake it till the make it to end to survive. Will they be able to put past there differences and split a cool Mil? Or will it all be too much and they call it quits?
Get to one clicking to see what happens you don't wanna miss this one!
Oh how I loved this story. It was so different. The miscommunication, lust, friendship, angst, steam... this book has it all.
Nell is afraid to take a step towards adult hood. She is hiding behind being a perpetual student with degrees she hasn't used and surmounting amount of debt.
Luke owns the bar Tim's and is in debt. This bar was left to him by his grandfather and he really wants to save it.
Nell and Luke are paired on a tv show - Million Dollar Marriage - and compete a la Amazing Race style, but as a married couple. At the beginning of the race they are polar opposites, have nothing in common and argue. But somehow they manage to stay in the game, every round. As the race progresses the more they learn about each other.
So what happens when the race is over? Will they stay married and win the big cash prize? Definitely one click to find out.
Penelope needs the money.
Her student loans have piled up, and she has no job to pay them. Luke's bar has mortgages that can't be covered. Million Dollar Marriage is looking for contestants for their new show. What could possibly happen?
Her student loans have piled up, and she has no job to pay them. Luke's bar has mortgages that can't be covered. Million Dollar Marriage is looking for contestants for their new show. What could possibly happen?
I liked the concept and the idea of this story. If you can get past Luke's over the top roughness and language, you'll love this story. Definitely one click this.
Katy Evans loves family, books, life, and love. She’s married with two children and a dog, and she spends her time baking healthy snacks, taking long walks, and taking care of her family. To learn more about her books in progress, check out www.katyevans.net and sign up for her newsletter. You can also find her on Twitter @authorkatyevans and on Facebook at AuthorKatyEvans.
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