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The Kissing Contract

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This book was such a fun, sweet, sexy entertaining read and who would have thought relocating bunnies could be so much fun !!!
Marshall owns a construction company and he is desperate to start tearing down his late grandfathers house on an island retreat that he wants to turn to a fun escape for under privileged children but he first has to get past the American Bunny League who are insisting on rescuing two escaped bunnies currently residing in the island. A judge decides Marshall needs to work with veterinarian Gus as she develops the Bunny census and organises the tracking and capturing of what’s now 200+ bunnies......
Sparks fly between this couple, the attraction is instant, the chemistry sizzling but Gus is wary of all men since her last boyfriend cheated on her, so can Marshall wear her down and get past her contract of No Kissing for the month they are spending together on the island guess you need to read the book to find that out ....
This book was such a fun entertaining read, I had so many laugh out loud moments, the characters are adorable and the banter flows so naturally. If you are looking for a book you won’t be able to put down look no further than The Kissing Contract. Can’t wait to see what’s next from this very talented author. Great read.
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With a grin on my face and a smile in my heart, I gave myself over to the force that is Amy Andrews and lost my head in the process. Marshall and Gus are at odds over an island. For Marshall it holds painful memories. For veterinarian, Dr. Augusta (Gus) North it's home for over 200 adorable bunnies. Can a court order and a mischievous, yet cuddly group of rabbits, spell the beginning of an ever after kind of love for two stubborn hearts? Hold on to your hearts cause The Kissing Contract, just may still them away.
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So what is it about a blue collar, successful, handsome man, a successful veterinarian beautiful woman, and a f#$k ton of bunnies?

An island. The island where Marshal Dyson enjoyed a few days with his mother, just years before she died when he was just a teen. That island is infested with domesticated bunnies after a male and female bunnies (Buck and Doe, did y’all know that?) were left there to do what bunnies to best – f$%k like bunnies.

The island is meant to be built on, but now a judge has court ordered a delay of one month to locate and rehome all bunnies prior to starting construction.

So now Dr. Augusta (Gus) North is on the island with Marshall and twenty volunteers and Bunny League employees, working around the clock.

The island, though, must be magical, as most volunteers find a bed partner. But also, Marshall and Gus grow closer. So close, in fact, that when Marshall kisses Gus early on, she demands a kissing contract that will provide her physical respite from his advances until the very end of their project.

Gus’ reasoning for the contract is a broken heart. Marshall’s vice is 3 ex-fiancés.

To find out what happens when construction finally starts and all the bunny people, including all bunnies, are off the island, you’ll have to read the book yourselves.

I loved it. It’s cute, fun, romantic, sexy, hilarious at times and a really light and enjoyable read.
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This LOL story will stay with you. Marshall has his hands full when a judge orders him to help Gus round up bunnies. They are attracted to each other but are fighting their feelings and a contract won't help. When it is all said and done will these two walk away with their hearts in one piece? I voluntarily agreed to receive an ARC of this book for an honest review.
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This is a well written story which is humorous, romantic, entertaining, with witty banter and love. Marshall and Augusta / Gus, are a perfect match for each other, with instant chemistry, and a few obstacles to overcome on the way to healing and being together. I recommend this for all readers.
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I had such fun with The Kissing Contract. Enemies to lovers, razing the buildings on a private island to the ground to erase a cruel grandfather’s memory, rebuilding a new future from an embittered past — oh, and bunnies. Lots and lots of bunnies. What’s not to enjoy about that?

Marshall and Jeremy Dyson have no earthly reason to have the least bit of respect for their late grandfather’s wishes. Certainly not after the way he heartbreakingly treated their mother, so selling off his properties and converting his private island in the middle of the lake to make it public was definitely an “in your face grandpa” action. And it should have been relatively easy — except for those bunnies that have multiplied (as bunnies do) on the island. They’ll have to be removed but Marshall certainly didn’t expect to have to deal with the American Bunny League to do so, or one beautiful, stubborn, annoying veterinarian along the way.

Dr. Augusta “Gus” North is still dealing over a rather nasty breakup. She’s also super sensitive over male reactions to her beauty and her body. She certainly didn’t ask to look as she does, and she is completely tired of people seeing the outside and not noticing the intelligence, and the feelings she holds inside. So, when she takes Marshall to court over the relocation of hundreds of bunnies Gus not only expects a fight but she expects this man to act like every other male of the species –annoying and unreasonable. And Marshall doesn’t disappoint, although not for the reasons Gus expects.

There is never a doubt in my mind that with an Amy Andrews title I’m going to have a fun, sexy, and heartfelt time with the couple, and Augusta along with Marshall grabbed my attention along with my emotions from the start. There is definitely sexual tension between them, but there is also fun bantering, a few misunderstandings as to reasons things were done – but there is also healing going on as well. My heart broke for Marshall’s mother, as well as for him and his brother at their grandfather’s actions. Sometimes family can do more harm than the worst enemy. Watching them work through their differences, fight their attraction as well as they could, and wrangle an island full of adorable, fluffy, and stubborn bunnies was such a fun adventure. I had a blast, and if you love a good Rom-Com then you’ll want to check out The Kissing Contract. Now I just have to wait for Jeremy’s story, that one is a story I can’t wait to read.

The release date for The Kissing Contract is July 15, 2019

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
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Fun and flirtatious, The Kissing Contract is a light an easy read with an outrageous plot that Amy Andrews executed with flare. 

Marshall’s grandfather was a mean SOB who left his family hanging because his mother didn’t dutiful toe the line. Leaving his grandson his worldly encumbrances in his last will and testament, they decide to liquidate the lot donating it charity, except for vacation spot island in the middle of a lake. An island that no one was allowed to visit. Marshall and his brother decide to open the island up to families, building cabins and changing its private use to public. A screw you to their grandfather. Nothing is going to stand in their way, not even the American Bunny League.

Apparently, some released domesticated bunnies on the island that do what they do best and made a bunch more. The American Bunny League wants a chance to remove the bunnies and find them safe homes to adopt them. The sexy Dr. Augusta, “Gus”, was not what Marshall expected. 

The chemistry is electrifying. So much so that they create a napkin contract the says they can’t kiss for the entire time they are stuck on the island together.

Like I said, fun and flirty, with an original plot and lots of bunny loving going on.

I received this ARC copy of The Kissing Contract from Entangled Publishing, LLC - Entangled: Amara. This is my honest and voluntary review. The Kissing Contract is set for publication July 15, 2019.

My Rating: 4 stars
Written by: Amy Andrews
Print Length: 277 pages
Publisher: Entangled: Amara 
Publication Date: July 15, 2019
Sold by: Macmillan
ASIN: B07PF632Q2
Genre: Contemporary Romance

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It’s another winner from Amy Andrews! I love how her characters are human and have flaws. It makes it so much easier to root for a couple to recognize their feelings for each other. Then again, not every couple has a few hundred bunnies to deal with while they sort their feelings out. The premise was unique, and I loved the humor that tied into the plot catalyst of the bunnies. As always, the sexy times were ohhh, so hot! I’ll never look at a jetty the same way again. For more thoughts on this one, visit my blog at Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews. Thank you to NetGalley, Entangled Publishing, and the author for a complimentary pre-release digital ARC of this book.
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I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this book. 
If you're looking for a fun lighthearted read, then this is the book. Stuck together in a weird situation, these attractive main characters find a way to prolong their desire and deny their chemistry for four long weeks. It's different in the way that both Marshall and Gus want to do the right thing by each other and take their time. 
Who knew bunnies could be so troublesome? 
3.5 stars
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Marshall can’t wait to raze his grandfathers island to the ground. But thanks to the Bunnies and a court order he has to work with the ABL and Vet Gus/Augusta to save and relocate the rabbits. 
From the start Marshall and Gus can feel the sparks flying around them. But Gus being a little gun-shy after her last relationship makes Marshall sign a no kissing contract during the 4 weeks they are in the island. But once the 4 weeks are up all bets are off. 
The kissing contract is a sweet and sexy story that will have you falling in love right from the start with not just the story but also the characters. The interactions between Gus and Marshall was like a slow simmering of heat just waiting to be tipped over, and when it does it’s like fireworks. I enjoyed the bunny angle, it added some hilarious moments to the story and an innovative touch. Overall I had a lot of fun reading this book and will happily recommend.
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I really liked Gus, the girl had spunk, “guys are so sensitive about testicles.” Marshall is a generous man, “absolutely not, that would be uncouth.” His gaze drifted to her breasts and lower before returning to her face. “But if you’re after a repeat performance, I’m very good at replicating success.” I liked this book, I loved Marshall.
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The Kissing Contract was pure fun to read! This one had cute bunnies, a forced proximity plot and two really marvelous characters in the form of Gus, Marshall, Rambo and Thumper.  I loved the interaction between Gus aka Augusta North and Marshall Dyson, they just had the right balance of witty banter, sweet and sexy encounters and a fantastic progression with their romance. The Kissing Contract is just the exact thing Rom Com lovers would love!
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Now this, to me, would classify as a great beach read. 
Marshall and Augusta or Gus, start out as enemies over, of all things, bunnies. The bunnies were a great diversion, but look deeper into their journey. A lot of resolving going on for both of them, but they truly get to be friends, to know each other, and assess themselves, with bumps along the way. There is so much anticipated heat on this path because of a napkin, a pen and a silly agreement, maybe not so silly after all! It gave me shivers when Marshall called her "Augusta" mmm, so gravelly! Or I LoL'ed when he called her Goldilocks and she called him Elmer, a ton of inside humor throughout. 
Rescuing any species should not be taken lightly and I applaud Ms Andrew's efforts, fact and fiction mixed, to rehome these wapidly increasing wascally wabbits.
A few times, I do wish Gus would've shut her mind off as I understood her dilemma from the start, but still a very good read with a very HEA!
I received an advance reader's copy thru Netgalley and am giving my voluntary honest opinions without spoilers or lengthy synopsis.
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This was such a fun read, with plenty of sexual tension, a couple of hot scenes, tons of banter and nearly 200 bunnies.

I had a fun time catching Bunnies with Gus and sexy Marshall. When Marshall is ordered by the court to help Gus and the ABL (American Bunny League), you can tell straight away there's going to be plenty of back and forth between these two characters.

I found Gus and her adamance on following the contract they signed saying no kissing to be amusing considering the sexual tension between the two of them. Also it wasn't just Marshall who was suffering, I'm not sure I could have held out like she did. But she has her reasons for holding out, past hurts can be nasty things to get over.

I enjoyed Marshall's teasing of Gus and his frustration with the situation as well as his adamance that he would eventually get that kiss.

I liked the way Marshall started to appreciate the island on a different level over the month he spent there with Gus catching Bunnies, he had a lot of healing to do himself.

This was a fun escapist read, that put a smile on my face and gave me plenty of giggles along the way.

The authors note at the back of the book is definitely worth reading for an extra smile.

Thanks to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing: Amara for providing me with a digital copy of this book in return for an honest review.
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This is the first book I have read by Amy Andrews and it definitely won’t be the last! I loved this story about Gus, a vet specializing in bunny rescues, and Marshall, a construction company owner with a bunny problem. 

Gus and Marshall were super likable. They were both guarded for different reasons and had things in their past that definitely were hindering their futures. I really enjoyed reading the progression of their relationship. It was definitely more a slow burn and I appreciated that. I loved Marshall and Jeremy’s relationship. I really hope we get a book about Jeremy!

Overall I would definitely recommend this one. It was very well written and hooked me from the start. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
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3 stars
Who doesn't love bunnies?? Marshall Dyson, that is who! Especially when the bunnies are costing him money. That and they come with Dr. Augusta “Gus” North who is helping the American Bunny League keep the bunnies safe from Marshall's construction.

Cute, but predictable story about enemies to lovers.
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The Kissing Contract is a fun read that will give you warm “fuzzies”.  Author Amy Andrews gives us an enjoyable rom-com with great characters and a really good storyline. There was humor, heat, I loved the setting, the banter, the puns, and of course…the bunnies!!!  The ending felt slightly rushed, but overall I REALLY enjoyed this! I am looking forward to there being a book 2 in the Wrong Side Of The Tracks series and hopefully we will see more of Marshall and Gus (Augusta)!   **4.5 stars**
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I really loved this story and its vibrant, round characters. The plot is full of imagination and humor. It’s very romantic, yet realistic, largely due to the fact that Amy Andrews writes romantic characters that are also realistically complex, human. 
There are no slow parts in “The Kissing Contract”; it’s an enjoyable, fun ride where two mature people test the limits of their capacity to risk their feelings. The whole subplot with the rabbits is hilarious and enhances the main characters traits (the hero’s skills and care with the animals is one of his most endearing and unexpected qualities).
I loved the approach to sex as intimacy, desire, passion, as physical and emotional/psychological pleasure and the sensuality involved in kissing. When Marshall and Gus finally kiss it’s simply gorgeous to read. Their attraction is simmering, explosive and tightly lashed throughout the story by the author’s talent. And the humor makes it all so enjoyable. 
I also loved that Marshall is a builder and Gus is a scholar veterinarian. Marshall is the most practical, steady, dependable guy, “good with his hands”, and the kind of man who gets things done, yet so very dreamy.
Marshall and Jeremy’s relationship is great, I hope the hero’s brother gets his story.
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I was not sure how much I would like the book when I read the blurb but honestly the cover just drew me in. Once I started reading it I was blow away by Amy Andrews. This book is funny (so funny I was laughing out loud), sweet and even romantic at times. I loved the characters they were so well developed and the chemistry between them was hot. I even got into the story about the bunnies! Trust me this author will not disappoint you with this book. Pick it up and give this story a chance. Thanks Net Galley. I voluntarily reviewed this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Smart, sexy and so snarky.  This was an easy to read, feel good book.
The witty banter and sexual chemistry between Gus and Marshall was amazing.
I even found it somewhat educational. 
Two people from completely different worlds finding common ground and love...perfection.
~BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS~
Plot~ 4/5
Main Characters (hero/heroine)~ 4/5
Secondary Characters~ 4/5
The Feels~ 4/4
Pacing~ 4/5
Addictiveness~4/5
Angst~ 4/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemisty ~ 4/5
Theme or Tone~ 4/5
Flow (Writing Style)~ 4/5
Backdrop (World Building)~ 4/5
Originality~ 4/5
Ending~ 4/5
Book Cover~ Cute 
Series~ Wrong Side of the Tracks
Source~ Kindle eBook - ARC provided by NetGalley 
Would I read more from the author? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes
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