Let me just start by saying that I love the way Amy Andrews plots her stories. There is no fake drama, no 11th-hour twists, and no extra characters; just two people with their hang-ups trying to navigate the crooked path of love. You know, like real life. The Kissing Contract is no exception.
It’s the story of Gus and Marshall, and holy hell is it good!
From the opening courtroom scene to the closing scene, I liked just about everything in this book. I loved how Marshall was open and honest with his feelings and how comfortable he was (for the most part) in his skin.
I’m not gonna lie, Gus thought a little bit too much. I love that she had brains and got why her character was the way it was, but there were times that I wanted to yell at her to stop overthinking things too much. I’m sure I’m not alone in that.
But that’s also what makes Ms. Andrews’ characters so realistic. It would be perfectly natural for a woman like Gus to react the way she did to events and feelings. She is relatable and human. So is Marshall, especially when it comes to stepping out of his comfort zone.
And let’s talk about that comfort zone. Bunnies. Everywhere. Pregnant bunnies. Honestly, one of my favorite parts of the entire book was Marshall finding himself in the role of bunny matchmaker. His “profiles” of the bunnies for the adoption website were hysterical.
Of course, no Amy Andrews book is complete without a few steamy scenes, and this book includes not one but two of the steamiest I have read in a long time. The shower scene alone will stick in my memory for quite awhile. To be perfectly honest, that was another thing I loved about Marshall; he was willing to deprive himself in order to make a point to Gus. But when they both caved? Holy crap was it gooooood!
You don’t want to miss this one, guys. It releases July 16 – go get it!
The Kissing Contract by Amy AndrewsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
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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