Nine Month Contract by Amy DawsSeries: Mountain Men Matchmaker #1
Publication Date: March 18, 2025
Pages: 416
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Rating: ★★★
Source: Personal Copy
Genre: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
Publisher: Canary Street Press / HarperCollins
Synopsis:
Help Wanted: Grumpy mountain man seeks baby momma. Job is an incubator position only. Surrogate must be impervious to grunting as the form of communication and nosy brotherly neighbors. Rustic mountain range housing available upon request.
I wanted to pummel my irritating brothers when they posted their own version of a wanted ad to help me with my life.
But I can’t fault the results once the right woman lands in my lap.
Becoming a single father is not a decision I made lightly. In fact, it’s the biggest decision of my entire life.
Which is why when I interview Trista, I know she’s perfect.
She’s wild, she’s opinionated, she wears cowboy boots. Even my pet goat loves her…
She’s the exact type of person I was holding out for.
And to my great horror, I realize on our first night of attempting this baby-making dance—when the lights are low, the cheap wine is flowing and the home-insemination supplies are laid out on the kitchen counter—I want to do a lot more than just make her my surrogate.
I want to make her mine.
REVIEW
Amy Daws’s Nine Month Contract is a fun, swoony romance that blends humour, heart, and emotional vulnerability into a story that’s as entertaining as it is heartfelt. With its clever premise and signature Daws wit, the novel pulls you in quickly, delivering laugh-out-loud moments alongside genuine emotional depth. The chemistry between the main characters is undeniable, and their dynamic keeps the story lively and engaging from beginning to end.
“Some agreements are written in ink, but the most important ones are written in the heart.”
What makes this book shine is its balance of lighthearted banter and deeper themes. Daws doesn’t shy away from exploring issues like trust, commitment, and the unexpected ways love can disrupt even the most carefully laid plans. The characters feel vibrant and relatable, with flaws and vulnerabilities that make their journey all the more compelling. The pacing keeps things moving briskly, but there’s still plenty of space for emotional beats to land, giving the story both charm and substance.
At its core, Nine Month Contract is about letting go of control and embracing the unpredictability of love and life. It’s playful and romantic, but also grounded in the idea that real connection often comes when you least expect it. The story delivers both flirty escapism and moments of genuine tenderness, making it a satisfying read for fans of contemporary romance.
Warm, witty, and full of heart, Nine Month Contract is a feel-good romance that will leave you smiling long after the final page. Amy Daws once again proves her knack for creating stories that are equal parts hilarious and heartfelt.
Content and Trigger Warnings
Here are some content and trigger warnings to consider for Nine Month Contract by Amy Daws:
- Pregnancy and fertility/surrogacy themes
- Emotional vulnerability around family and parenthood
- Discussions of reproductive choices and expectations
- Romantic relationship conflict and miscommunication
- Mild emotional distress tied to commitment and trust
- Family dynamics and pressure
- Explicit sexual content (typical of contemporary romance)
While the book is primarily lighthearted and romantic, it does touch on emotional and personal themes that may resonate more deeply for some readers.
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Once you finish Nine Month Contract by Amy Daws, here are some great comparative reads with similar romance tropes, humour, and emotional depth:
- The Temporary Wife by Catharina Maura – A marriage-of-convenience romance with strong emotional stakes and growing intimacy.
- The Prenup by Lauren Layne – A contract-based relationship that slowly gives way to real feelings, filled with banter and heart.
- The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon – A witty, chemistry-filled romance with workplace ties and emotional vulnerability.
- Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey – A playful, steamy romance with strong character growth and a heroine finding her confidence.
- The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren – Blends humour, romance, and parenting themes with heartfelt emotional development.
- One Moment Please by Amy Daws – Another Daws title featuring her signature mix of humour, romance, and unexpected emotional depth.
These books go well with Nine Month Contract for their mix of romantic tension, engaging character dynamics, and the theme of love growing out of unconventional arrangements.
