I’m just starting to get into some of the more cozy books and this had a blend of smut and cozy that kept me intrigued. I loved the opposites attract from the main characters and the family dynamics you got to experience. It was a constant push and pull throughout the book and that’s why I decided on 4 stars. While it didn’t have me completely hooked it was one I was still happy to finish. Thank you to NetGalley and harlequin trade publishing for the arc. This is my honest opinion

Y’all know I love a grumpy man AND when pregnancy is involved in a book, so of course I had to read this one! It was so good! I was not only crying, but laughing as well. This is a sweet, spicy, romcom that I highly recommend ❤️‍🔥

Tropes:
- pregnancy (surrogacy)
- romcom
- grumpy x sunshine
- forced proximity
- plus size fmc

Nine Month Contract by Amy Daws is an irresistibly fun and heartwarming romantic comedy that blends quirky humor with sizzling chemistry. The story follows grumpy mountain man Cash, who, after deciding to become a single father, posts a hilariously awkward “help wanted” ad for a surrogate. His brothers may have pushed him into this decision, but they inadvertently set him on a path toward Trista, a spunky, opinionated woman who’s as wild as she is perfect for the job.

From the moment Trista arrives, Cash's life is thrown into chaos. She’s everything he never knew he needed—energetic, grounded, and unexpectedly charming. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and as they embark on the unorthodox journey of home insemination, the line between business and pleasure begins to blur. Cash, a man of few words and even fewer emotions, is forced to confront the feelings he's developing for Trista, and the two must navigate their growing attraction while trying to keep things professional.

Amy Daws' writing is witty, engaging, and filled with laugh-out-loud moments. Cash and Trista’s banter is a highlight, and the chemistry between them is electric. The quirky mountain setting adds an extra layer of charm, and the supporting characters, particularly Cash’s nosy brothers, provide both comedic relief and emotional depth.

Nine Month Contract is an entertaining read for fans of enemies-to-lovers and forced proximity tropes, with a healthy dose of humor and heart. It's a story about unexpected love, self-discovery, and the beautiful chaos that can come from the most unlikely of circumstances. If you're looking for a sweet, steamy, and laugh-out-loud rom-com, this book is a must-read!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5 stars)

Amy Daws delivers a fun, steamy, and emotional romance with The Nine-Month Contract. The premise immediately hooked me—fake relationships, surrogacy, and undeniable chemistry all rolled into one!

The characters had great banter, and their connection felt natural, with plenty of swoon-worthy and heartfelt moments. I appreciated how Daws balanced the lighter, playful aspects with deeper emotional beats, making the romance feel authentic. While I loved the dynamic between the leads, I felt that some conflicts could have been explored a bit more to add extra emotional depth.

Overall, this was an engaging and enjoyable read that kept me turning the pages. Perfect for fans of fake-dating and emotional slow-burn romance! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I truly enjoyed this novel; the characters were well-developed, and the engaging plot made it a great read.

I recently started this book, but after some oddly placed comments sexualizing children, I was unable to continue reading this book. I thought the idea of it was really cute, but the execution fell way off the track for me. I appreciate the opportunity to read this book, but this book was not for me.

5 ⭐️ 3 🌶️ 5 🎧

I loved this book so much! I laughed out loud, felt all the feelings and couldn’t put it down! This is my first book I’ve read with a surrogate troupe and I loved everything about it!

Top this off with Teddy Hamilton and Erin Mallon in duet narration! Perfection!

A not so accidentally pregnant surrogate will unexpectedly fall in love with a mountain man. A contract is the only thing preventing two people from falling in love. Will Wyatt and Trista discover they both desire the same thing but the only obstacle is admitting the truth. Will they ignore family expectations and pursue their own dreams to finally have what they really want?

A smokin' hot sexy romance that proves love conquers all.

From the character arcs to the fun, quirky, and at times emotionally tugging plot arc this is a series that I can't wait to read more of.

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I read this ad an indie book, and have been looking forward to the bonus content and the new cover and edges. This did NOT disappoint.

The way that surrogacy is handled with respect and humor at the same time is such a wonderful blend. I love all of the characters, and can't wait to read more.

Who doesn't love a meddling niece and gorgeous mountain men brothers?

The body positivity is also nice as a curvy woman who underwent fertility treatments.

I highly recommend this book to everyone.

I had a lot of fun watching Wyatt and Trista navigate their pregnancy and deal with the growing tension. The added animals were also fun! This was super spicy and had some emotional moments I had a blast.

I was so excited for this book. I love reading about new relationships, babies, surrogacy, tough guys that are actually sensitive deep down.. you get the idea. This books started off ok, but I never really started to like the characters. Then, just as the romantic love started, the author skipped over anything that could be sweet and enjoyable, and fast forwarded the relationship, then ended the book. I was disappointed that I couldn’t actually enjoy some of the romance. The book was very spicy, so that was a plus. Overall though, I just didn’t love it.

I really enjoyed this! Trista was so funny and relatable (except calling herself a cow??) The side characters were also so well thought out and fun (Evie being my favorite). I can’t wait for the rest of the books in this series!

I had to dnf it at 5%. I just couldn't cope.

So the author gives an author's note about being very mindful about surogate etc she wrote in this book nd in the first chapter she has an 18-year-old girl being the mastermind behind finding her uncle a surrogate?

Are you kidding me?

Not to mention the very misogynistic, degrading, and a horrible ad she apparently wrote on behalf of MMC who knew nothing about it.

Absolutely not.

I know the accidental pregnancy trope or any pregnancy trope in general might not be a popular choice for some but I personally loved this book!

I really enjoyed this book a lot. I will say it has some pretty spicy scenes and a couple of them were a little over the top for me.

Trista wants to start an animal shelter and has been rejected from a surrogacy agency until she runs into Everly, Wyatt’s niece. Wyatt has also been basically dismissed from his surrogacy agency because he wants to be a single dad. He lives on a mountain with his two brothers and doesn’t want the complications from a relationship to become a dad. He meets Trista and his gut tells him that she’s the one that will carry his child. They decide to go ahead with it and conceive a child together. Those scenes are pretty hilarious. Trista grew up with a pretty checked out family, while Wyatt had the most supportive family. All Wyatt wants to do is support Trista through this pregancy. While doing that, things get complicated.

Thank you to NetGalley, author, and publisher for a copy of this eARC.

This was such a chaotic and fun grumpy vs sunshine! We have a burly mountain MMC and a silly and entertaining FMC. This is a surrogate/pregnancy trope with SO much 🌶️ 🔥 omg there were moments where they had me BLUSHING 🤭 This is an instant attraction story. I’m looking forward to the next in the series 🥰

This book just wasn't for me. I didn't enjoy the humor, and I felt no connection to the characters. I'm sure other people will love this book, but it wasn't my cup of tea.

Absolutely loved this book. I read it here and had to purchase the book. Wyatt and Trista's story had me laughing and crying. I was rooting for them from the beginning. I could not get enough and did not want to put this one down. I am forever a fan of these two.

Omg I loved this book so much!!!! Pregnancy tropes I am not usually a fan of but this is a unique twist to that and once it picks up the romance is oh so good and so emotional!!!!!!! I loved it so much!!!!

Wyatt Fletcher had a barn E I E I O.
And in that barn he had a goat E I E I O.
With a sweet niece here,
And meddling brothers there.
Here a plot,
there a plot.
Everywhere a scheming plot.

Then he met Trista E I E I O.
And she brought more to him. E I E I O.
With a baby here,
and a bunny there,
Here a pet,
There a pet
Everywhere some cute pets.

Of course they are attractive E I E I O
And they are attracted E I E I O
With some tension here and some passion there.
Here a look,
There a touch
Everywhere a look touch.

Okay, okay. Sorry. You all can enjoy that little earworm which I will be singing to myself for all eternity (don't worry karma is already biting me for that one!).

All in all this is a pretty cute romance. I plan on reading more in this series and recommend it to those who like romances.

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing, Canary Street Press, and Net Galley for the DRC. All opinions are my own.