It took a bit to get into this book but it started to pick up. However when the softness of a bed was compared to the softness of a newborn's foreskin I could no longer continue reading this book. I' fine reading a lot of things but that felt like crossing a line. Sorry.

Gah this book was so good. Loved their banter and everything about the both of them. The plot of this story was so unique and so well done. Amy’s writing made me want to jump into my kindle and live on that secluded mountain side with them haha

I have only ever read one pregnancy trope book and this was so different!.. In a GOOD way!
This isn’t your average get knocked up.
You have Mr.Mountain man himself, Wyatt, who lives in the mountains with his two other brothers. Wyatt puts the grump in grumpy!
He doesn’t want a romantic love but he does feel like he is missing something, and it’s a child.
He has decided to go through a surrogacy company to have a kid on his own.
He hasn’t had much luck finding someone he likes. In comes his 18 year old niece who is ready to help before she if off to college. Her and her uncle (Wyatts brother) make signs and post them in town that say Wyatt is looking for a surrogate and she makes a listing on craigslist!
She begins to interview woman with no luck.
THEN, she runs into our FMC Trista outside of the surrogacy agency.
Trista is our gorgeous plus size FMC who is obsessed with animals! Her dream is to open a wildlife rescue facility. She needs money to do that and so she looks into being a surrogate. The agency did not accept her application so when she bumps into Everly she takes her up on her offer to meet Wyatt.

They meet and there is something about her that Wyatt agrees to have a baby with Trista. Trista has no interest in having children so she will gladly help Wyatt and be on her way after.

She moves into the apartment on top of the barn at Wyatt’s place.

What happens when they start spending time together, feelings get involved and then some...

Ahhhh I loved it! Wyatt is so protective and a bit possessive but I ain’t complaining!
I love Trista! She is so ditzy and funny. I love her passion for animals and the way she talks Wyatt into getting animals for the ban.
Wyatt is soo hot and grumpy and loves to take care of Trista… I LOVE it! I would say he is very caveman lol
Trista isn’t afraid to use her voice but also indulge in what she craves.

I loved this book and it isn’t something that Ive read before in terms of the situations they are entangled in.

Definitely recommend!

This book was hard to get through for me. I didn’t enjoy Trista’s character and the weird things she said. She was constantly referring to herself as a cow, which I get the point she was trying to make but it was just odd. I also felt like her whole personality was her being plus sized. I loved reading about a character who is different from the “norms” of most romance books, but I felt like there could have been so much more with her character.

Some of the language used was very cringe to me and was hard to read, however, the last 25% of the book was actually okay. I grew to like Trista and Wyatt’s relationship and was happy with the ending.

Overall, this book wasn’t for me BUT i’ve seen some really great reviews.

This was a cute read and had a number of funny moments. Wyatt really wants to be a dad without the complications of a romantic entanglement due past relationship issues. Trista has no interest in kids but really needs money. Hence, these two dind themselves in a sort of forced proximity situation where she's the surrogate.

This was a fun read, as long as you don't have strong feelings about surrogacy. If you do, this is not the book for you, in any way. If you don't like books with pregnancies, this is not the book for you in any way. But if you can put that aside, I liked the romance here.

Wyatt wants nothing more than to be a dad, but he's been burned hard by a woman and has no interest in having an actual relationship. He just wants the baby, no mom needed. Unfortunately, his search has so far been fruitless and the agency he's working with has written him off as impossible to please.

Trista, on the other hand, has no interest in children of her own but she really needs some money. She wants to open an animal rescue, and isn't above using her body to get the funds she needs. Just not in *that* way. When she literally runs into Wyatt's niece after getting turned down at the same surrogacy agency, she gets talked into at least meeting with him to see if it works out.

What follows is a somewhat standard grumpy/sunshine, close-proximity romance with a dash of pregnancy, nosy family, and several non-standard pets. Sometimes I'm not sure which of them is the grumpy one, as Trista has a stubborn streak that she uses to keep herself away from Wyatt. I've read and enjoyed Daws before, and I would definitely read books about the other brothers.

I have some issues with this book, but I think it was an ok read. I’m not a fan of the self deprecating cow jokes, I thought they were odd and they left a bad taste in my mouth. Cade’s inability to communicate also drove me crazy. I wanted to scream at him. If these things had been taken out or altered I think I would have liked this book more.

I made it through one chapter and there was way too much roaring and generally machismo for my taste. Also, there was a full on melt-down about a woman having lost her virginity. Yikes.

This was my first Amy Daws book and while it was a fun read, some things just missed the mark for me. The surrogacy was handled weird to me & the fmc calling herself names was also a bit disturbing to me as well. The overall story was good but there were tropes in here that weren’t for me

This book was funny and very refreshing. I loved the banter between the characters. It was entertaining and very enjoyable. I rated this a 5 stars.

Well. This was a massive disappointment.
I was honestly LOVING this book. I couldn't put it down.

I was laughing and smiling and loving every second.
Were the self-deprecating cow jokes a little much? Yeah sure.

Was the "I swear it was crafted out of the foreskin of newborn babies it's so comfortable." quite too much?
Yes. Yes it was.

After some thought, I decided to DNF a little past this point because I just couldn't wrap my head around why this particular thing was chosen as an analogy for comfort. It was wierd and (considering it was referring to a child's body part) disturbing. This book has over 26,000 reviews and only a few people caught this?!?!

Anyway - I digress...loved it until I didn't. DNF.

4.25⭐️

This story is well written while addressing hard topics: longing for a family, surrogacy, past trauma, and a found family. It’s hard not to fall in love with a burly “Mountain Man” that is overly protective of his unborn child!

Nine Month Contract is the perfect blend of laugh-out-loud humor, sizzling chemistry, and heartfelt emotion. Amy Daws delivers a fresh and unconventional romance with a grumpy-yet-endearing mountain man, a fierce and lovable heroine, and a slow-burn attraction that feels absolutely electric. Trista and Wyatt’s dynamic is packed with witty banter, undeniable tension, and just the right amount of tenderness to make their journey both hilarious and deeply touching.

The small-town charm, quirky side characters (including an unforgettable pet goat), and unique premise make this book stand out in the best way. With its perfect mix of steam, heart, and humor, this is a must-read for anyone who loves a romance that makes you laugh, swoon, and stay up way too late turning the pages.

Coincidentally, the last Amy Daws book I read was Last on the List when it released back in 2022, so the fact that these worlds are intertwined was great! It felt nice seeing old friends again. Everly was just as lovable as I remembered and clearly a mastermind. lol

I forgot how much I enjoyed reading Amy's books and Nine Month Contract was no different. It had me cracking up so many times and putting me through the wringer emotion-wise when reading about Trista and her background. This was truly an entertaining read from start to finish and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series and see the other two Fletcher brothers fall hard.

Amy Davis delivers an irresistible blend of heart, humor, and heat in Nine Month Contract. What starts as a business arrangement quickly spirals into a whirlwind of unexpected emotions, undeniable chemistry, and all the tension-filled moments that make a romance so addicting.

The characters are so well-developed and layered that you can’t help but root for them. The way their relationship evolves—full of tender moments, witty banter, and just the right amount of angst—kept me glued to the pages. Davis does an incredible job of making the tropes feel fresh, and the emotional depth had me feeling everything.

If you love a good "fake arrangement that turns real" romance with swoon-worthy moments, laugh-out-loud dialogue, and a couple you can't help but fall for, Nine Month Contract is a must-read. I devoured it and already want to reread!

Thank you NetGalley Amy Daws & The Hive for an aARC of Nine Month Contract by Amy Daws

This book had me cracking up, especially with Wyatt’s wild family. The banter between the brothers was hilarious.

Wyatt and Trista have amazing chemistry. He’s the grumpy, broody type, and she’s a hot mess with a stubborn streak. Their slow-burn romance had some great back-and-forth moments, especially since Trista refuses to let Wyatt help her, even when she really needs it.

There are a lot of tropes packed into this story, grumpy/sunshine, small town, age gap, found family, and of course, surrogacy. I know not everyone will love how the surrogacy part is handled, but the book is about way more than that. It’s about two people figuring out life together, and that’s what really hooked me.

One thing I really liked was the timeline at the start of each chapter, it helped the story flow well. Overall, if you want a funny, sweet romance with great family dynamics and lots of banter, this is worth a read.

This was my first book by Amy Dawes and I loved it! Thank you for the gifted early copy of this!🥰❣️

It was a heavier read as it dealt with terms of surrogacy buts that’s the reason why I picked it up. Wyatt and Trisha were a perfect match of want and sass. 😍

The characters both had deep baggage and trauma and it made them relatable. 🫶🏽

Don’t sleep on this one. I think the title and cover do this story a little disservice. Yes, this is about Wyatt, a single, mountain man who wants to be a dad without a relationship. Trista is looking to be a surrogate to raise money so she can start a farm animal refuge. This story was at times funny, but also touching on some deeper topics (family neglect, relationship trauma). You were truly rooting for both characters. The book is setting up for a series to focus on Wyatt’s brothers. This was definitely open door and pretty spicy but played into advancing the story. Check this one out.

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing | Canary Street Press for providing book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the eARC of Nine Month Contract By Amy Daws.

Do you love grumpy/sunshine? Forced proximity? Instalust with plenty of tension? Because I do—and this book was the perfect combo of all three!

Wyatt and Trista are adorable. Wyatt is a lonely, protective mountain man who’s instantly lovable, and Trista is a strong, independent animal lover. When they come together, sparks fly. I don’t want to give too much away, but I loved how the story unfolded—a rugged mountain man falling for his surrogate sounds complicated, but with the amazing side characters supporting the plot, it just works.

Wyatt’s niece, Everly, completely stole my heart. She has her uncles wrapped around her little finger, and I’m really hoping we get her story later!

I can’t wait to continue this series. This first book makes you fall in love with everyone and leaves you eager for more!

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Unfortunately this book was a miss for me and I did not finish reading it. This was completely a me thing as I requested the book strictly based on the cover alone and did not read the synopsis. Romances featuring pregnancies are not for me and I would not have requested this if I realized that was the main focus of this book.