WYATT & TRISTA ARE THE CUTEST, FUNNIEST, AND WEIRDEST COUPLE I HAVE READ ABOUT AND I WILL NEVER FORGET ABOUT THEM!

Please for the love of god add this to your TBR ASAP!

-Age Gap
-Breeding Kink (not the surrogacy itself contrary to popular belief/negative reviews on this book)
-Possessive/Protective MMC
-Quirky/Independent FMC
-Found Family

The tension between Wyatt & Trista is INSTANT and sooooo HOT! I was ROOTING for than to get down and dirty from the GET GO! Trista comes from a broken home and finds her family with Wyatt and his own family and it is one of the sweetest found family stories I have read. I was getting my hair done and I STARTED CRYING. I have no shame.

I cannot WAIT for the rest of these books!

*thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing for me eARC*

I really enjoyed Nine Month Contract. This was the first book I've read from Amy Daws and it won't be the last. I'm looking forward to reading about the other brothers! I liked the concept with the man being the one who wants a surrogate to be a single parent. I haven't read a book like that before so I was intrigued. I thought the characters were great, the story was well thought out, the pacing was good. The animals kind of stole the show! lol

Ok this was a bit unexpected. The whole plot is just super fun. I like how the whole meet up came about. Still think the 3 brothers living on the same compound is bizarre but they book saids it a lot too 🤣. I did enjoy how the two main characters grow and work in their own issues to make the relationship work and grow. Love the animals and how the update is with them , that was funny. Overall i enjoyed quite a bit and definitely will keep on with the series.

This book was a lot of fun!! Wyatt and Trista met through their journey into surrogacy. Wyatt the mountain man wants a baby and Trista wants to be a surrogate. Win-win right?! They spend so much time together after Trista moves into the apartment that is above Wyatt’s barn. Their story is so adorable and easy to love. It’s age gap, it’s forced proximity, and it’s found family. The spice is great. Wonderfully written and hilarious!!

****Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.***


Nine Month Contract by Amy Daws is a cute and spicy read that follows the story of Wyatt and Trista. While I don’t usually reach for romances that center around pregnancy, I was intrigued because of the plot synopsis! I was ill-prepared for some of the descriptive and very steamy scenes that were delivered.

What really stood out to me were the lighter, more heartwarming elements: the continued growth of the family farm, the humor sprinkled throughout, and a certain meddling niece who absolutely stole the show. These parts brought charm and balance to the story.

That said, I had a few issues—mainly with both main characters. The miscommunication trope didn’t quite land for me, especially during the third-act breakup, which felt more frustrating than emotional. Trista is a relatable character in many ways—her insecurities, body image struggles, and self-doubt make her feel real—but she lacks significant growth. She spends most of the novel stuck in the same cycle, running herself into the ground and avoiding what she truly wants, whether that’s love or career fulfillment. It took almost the entire book to get to the HEA, and by then, I was craving more resolution and character development.

Overall, it’s a fun, emotional ride with some sweet moments and plenty of heat, but the character arcs and pacing didn’t fully work for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this book!

In this book we meet Wyatt, the mysterious mountain man and Trista, a complete sunshine character in my opinion. Wyatt is searching for a surrogate so he can become a father. He has quite the journey looking for the right woman because he is a very grumpy (on the outside) man, he is also single so the agencies helping with this are a bit hesitant. Trista wants to become a surrogate but the agency has told her she weighs too much to become a surrogate.

Trista is coming out of the surrogacy agency when she runs into Everly, Wyatt’s niece who is helping him with this journey. Everly knows almost immediately that Trista is the right woman for the job. Trista also is doing this so that she can open her own wildlife animal sanctuary to help other animals than just cats and dogs. She wants to be able to help cows, goats, and pot-bellied pigs.

I LOVED how Trista is so real. I loved how real she was about being a plus sized woman. I loved how she loved her body but she also had insecurities about her body too. That just felt really real to me, as a fellow plus sized woman.

I was expecting this to be such a fun rom-com and I was definitely treated to that. I loved Trista’s sense of humor and how much of a sunshine character she is.
I enjoyed this book immensely and was in love with the characters from the very beginning.

3.75 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a book I should have loved. The MMC is broody and quiet and engaging. The plot is sweet but has its deliciously spicy moments. My problem is that I absolutely hated the FMC. On the surface she seems like someone I’d get along well with, but no matter how I tried, I absolutely could not connect with her, and since we get her perspective for half the book, it just soured my read. That said, I am not saying this is a bad book in any way. The writing is great. This is a me problem. This book just didn’t work for me.

Couldn’t get into this one, Tried several times but ended up putting it away.
But what isn’t for me may be just what someone else is looking for!

This book had me giggling and kicking my feet the entire time. I love this book so much and am adding it to my top 5 list for 2025. the author did an amazing job writing this. It gives you all the feels, wholesome but hilarious at the same time. I can't to read the rest of the series, know they're gonna be amazing just like this one

Now, normally I’m not a fan of the pregnancy trope but this one was so cute. Wyatt was such a sweet cinnamon roll for Trista whom he hires to be a surrogate to carry the baby he always wanted. Sparks start flying immediately and the both have a hard time resisting the pull. Great banter between the mc’s and plenty of spice. I also co-read while listening to the audiobook and the narrators both did an incredible job of bringing the characters to life.

Thanks to NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing | Canary Street Press for the ARC copy of this book.

Okay so I have very mixed feelings on how to rate this. On one hand it was a cute, grumpy/sunshine rom-com with animal sidekicks and a HEA. On the other hand, so many character decisions didn’t make sense and even from an ethical standpoint I was saying “ehhh”.

Trista is the definition of “using humor to hide trauma”. Which I GET. My problem was she would admit and shake off her trauma without ever trying to grow beyond it, at least not until a complete 180 view change at the 80% mark. (Again, this is where the ethics, legalese, etc should come up) I appreciate a plus size FMC as much as the next plus size girly, but soooo much focus was put on her appearance. And the constant “cow” reference relating to surrogacy? Yikes.

Wyatt is the quintessential mountain grump with his grunts and huffs, but a marshmallow to those he cares about. His actions show so much care and affection even if the words don’t match up.

A good palette cleanser between heavy reads, but it might read as insensitive to those dealing with infertility issues.

This book was so much fun!! Wyatt and Trista met through their surrogacy journey. Wyatt wants a baby and Trista wants to be a surrogate. They spend so much time together since Trista moves into the apartment above Wyatt’s barn. Their story is so adorable. It’s age gap, forced proximity, found family and coming into their own. The spice is great and doesn’t overpower the story. Wonderfully written and hilarious!!

I was genuinely excited to be approved for this ARC - this book had been high on my TBR and was one of my most anticipated reads of the year. The premise really drew me in, and I started it with a lot of hope and enthusiasm.

Unfortunately, the way the surrogate storyline was written really didn’t sit right with me. The portrayal felt insensitive and in poor taste, both in terms of the language used and how the situation was handled narratively. It made it difficult for me to stay engaged or enjoy the reading experience.

I always appreciate the opportunity to read early copies and understand that not every book will work for every reader. This one just wasn’t for me.

This is the first book I have read by Amy Daws and honestly, I'm still not sure how I felt about it. Yes, the premise is a bit odd, the family even odder but there were some parts there were really good. When we read a romance novel, we're not exactly expecting for reality so some liberties by the author are to be expected. However, there were parts of the surrogacy "process" that could have been skipped over without hurting the storyline. I assume the author was going for some comedic elements but reading other reviews it seems that people didn't necessarily see it that way. If you're looking for a grumpy/sunshine or mountain man romance this might be for you. However, be warned that there are some definite body image issues for the heroine. This is the start of a series but I'm not sure if I'll continue it.

We are introduced to three brothers who are all living on the same mountain. The oldest brother, Wyatt, very much wants a child. He tried to find a surrogate through an agency and he has been deemed unmatchable. Enter his 18 YO niece. She has decided she is going to find her uncle a surrogate. Then she literally runs into the perfect candidate. Enter Trista. She is an animal lover and wants to open her own rescue and decides being a surrogate is the perfect way. There is just one problem, the agency has rejected her because they deem her overweight. After some convincing by his niece, Wyatt is persuaded to meet Trista and they strike a deal. Trista moves to the mountain and hilarious moments follow.

I laughed so much while reading this book. Trista, the self described “cow” carrying Wyatt’s child while trying, unsuccessfully not to fall for the attractive Mountain man. Here constant need to save animals also makes for some hilarious moments on the mountain. Wyatt is dealing with his growing feelings for Trista while trying to work out his past. He is drawn to and exasperated by Trista. Eventually they agree to a benefits arrangement that provides for even more funny and touching moments. This book has so many great elements: found family, hilarious moments, steam, animals with great names, and heart. This is my first Amy Daws read but it won’t be my last. I can’t recommend it enough.

Thanks so much to Harlequin Trade Publishing and Netgalley for the Opportunity to discover Amy Daws.

This is such a cute, sweet book that absolutely made me swoon. I love Amy Daws and her books always make me swoon and this one definitely didn't disappoint. This was my first "Surrogacy" trope in a romance book and I actually really loved it.

This grumpy/sunshine book had banter for days and I was here for it. Plus, the spice was perfection. This is a great book when you just want a sweet and spicy romcom with banter that will make you giggle.

This is my 2nd book by Amy Daws and I really enjoyed it! I loved the dual perspectives and the character banter. I loved the character development for both MCs and the serious topics like grief and abandonment that are addressed. Thank you NetGalley for the arc copy of this! Definitely recommend!

Nine Month Contract by Amy Daws is the first in the Mountain Men Matchmaker Series and hits hard from the start!

The prologue is one of the best ads I’ve ever read in a book! It sets the tone immediately and the topple of guy Wyatt is. He is so real for his sibling rivalry and the connection he has for his niece.

I love his personality and the hectic family dynamics he deals with. Everly, his niece is the best for seeking a surrogate for him on her own, even though she’s pregnant. Granted it’s for her own best interest, but it aligns with his needs, so it’s all good!

Trista’s just as awesome as Wyatt. Her personality stands out just as much as everyone else and even though she’s questioning everything, she takes a chance. Their love story is cute. I don’t usually read the grumpy sunshine stores, but this one is awesome. Not too much and relatable.

If you’re interested in grumpy sunshine, small town romances, this is for you! Not enough? What about an age gap and a curvy FMC? Still want more? Okay okay how about a surrogacy?

Check out other books by Amy!

*This was an honest review for a complimentary copy of Nine Month Contract from Amy Daws via NetGalley

I loved this book, the way that the relationship between Trista and Wyatt progresses is just lovely. The humor in this book had me laughing so hard that I had tears rolling down my face at times. I have enjoyed all of Amy Daws books from the very first one I picked up. The Fletcher family dynamic is the type of family dynamic that everyone wishes they had with their own families, which some people are very lucky to have. I found the relationship between Wyatt and his brothers to be interesting because they literally almost have no time away from each other, other than when they are in their seperate houses sleeping. I can't wait to read the next book in this series when it releases.

I love Amy Daws so I was sooo excited to get a chance to read and review this book. While pregnancy in romance is not my favorite this was interesting because she was supposed to be a surrogate. That was new to me! Anyway, I am a huge sucker for small town, rom com with grumpy mountain man and sunshine animal obsessed woman. This hits ALL the buttons.
It is soo witty and hilarious but I defiantly teared up in a few scenes. I also love that Avery is a mastermind match maker and she is making this all happen. ( love a matchmaker story)
I love the chapter headers - Weeks Pregnant and Animals on the Mountain - just kept me smiling every chapter when we got a new animal.
Have I also mentioned I am huge found family trope person..oh yeah and I love when it doesn't' seemed forced (which is a huge issue in some of these interconnected series - all of the sudden everyone is just best friends. Noppe, this was soo perfect. The more Trista feel in love with Wyatt the more open she was to get to know his niece, his sister-in-law, his mother ( yes I cried when she invited Joanne into the room to see the ultrasound). Even the phone call with her sister had me tearing up, so much trauma that was slowing being healed throughout the story and of course we got some amazing sizzling spicy blush if you are reading in public parts. I really really like this author and I I really enjoy these types of stories, they are sweet, and funny and easy and they really are amazing.
I can't wait to read the next one!!! Bring on the Mountain Man!!!