3 stars
Who doesn't love bunnies?? Marshall Dyson, that is who! Especially when the bunnies are costing him money. That and they come with Dr. Augusta “Gus” North who is helping the American Bunny League keep the bunnies safe from Marshall's construction.

Cute, but predictable story about enemies to lovers.

The Kissing Contract is a fun read that will give you warm “fuzzies”. Author Amy Andrews gives us an enjoyable rom-com with great characters and a really good storyline. There was humor, heat, I loved the setting, the banter, the puns, and of course…the bunnies!!! The ending felt slightly rushed, but overall I REALLY enjoyed this! I am looking forward to there being a book 2 in the Wrong Side Of The Tracks series and hopefully we will see more of Marshall and Gus (Augusta)! **4.5 stars**

I really loved this story and its vibrant, round characters. The plot is full of imagination and humor. It’s very romantic, yet realistic, largely due to the fact that Amy Andrews writes romantic characters that are also realistically complex, human.
There are no slow parts in “The Kissing Contract”; it’s an enjoyable, fun ride where two mature people test the limits of their capacity to risk their feelings. The whole subplot with the rabbits is hilarious and enhances the main characters traits (the hero’s skills and care with the animals is one of his most endearing and unexpected qualities).
I loved the approach to sex as intimacy, desire, passion, as physical and emotional/psychological pleasure and the sensuality involved in kissing. When Marshall and Gus finally kiss it’s simply gorgeous to read. Their attraction is simmering, explosive and tightly lashed throughout the story by the author’s talent. And the humor makes it all so enjoyable.
I also loved that Marshall is a builder and Gus is a scholar veterinarian. Marshall is the most practical, steady, dependable guy, “good with his hands”, and the kind of man who gets things done, yet so very dreamy.
Marshall and Jeremy’s relationship is great, I hope the hero’s brother gets his story.

I was not sure how much I would like the book when I read the blurb but honestly the cover just drew me in. Once I started reading it I was blow away by Amy Andrews. This book is funny (so funny I was laughing out loud), sweet and even romantic at times. I loved the characters they were so well developed and the chemistry between them was hot. I even got into the story about the bunnies! Trust me this author will not disappoint you with this book. Pick it up and give this story a chance. Thanks Net Galley. I voluntarily reviewed this book in exchange for an honest review.

Smart, sexy and so snarky. This was an easy to read, feel good book.
The witty banter and sexual chemistry between Gus and Marshall was amazing.
I even found it somewhat educational.
Two people from completely different worlds finding common ground and love...perfection.
~BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS~
Plot~ 4/5
Main Characters (hero/heroine)~ 4/5
Secondary Characters~ 4/5
The Feels~ 4/4
Pacing~ 4/5
Addictiveness~4/5
Angst~ 4/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemisty ~ 4/5
Theme or Tone~ 4/5
Flow (Writing Style)~ 4/5
Backdrop (World Building)~ 4/5
Originality~ 4/5
Ending~ 4/5
Book Cover~ Cute
Series~ Wrong Side of the Tracks
Source~ Kindle eBook - ARC provided by NetGalley
Would I read more from the author? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes

This was a new to me author and I'm on the fence on this one. It was a fun read... a good lighthearted novel even though Marshall does have a difficult childhood backstory. Both main characters are enjoyable, but the book didn't completely wow me. It has good moments, and their chemistry is palpable and well executed (I really enjoyed their scenes together) but some part of pace seemed off for me, especially at the end. It seemed like the author ran of steam at the end and a lot of the last part feels rushed, which is sad because I really wanted to read about them working out those issues.
Not a bad book, but not a 5 star either.
*I voluntarily received and reviewed an ARC copy from NetGalley under to obligation whatsoever"

Augusta (Gus) is a veterinarian who works for a rabbit rescue organization. Her employer is suing a contractor in order to perform a large-scale rabbit rescue before his company begins work the private island where the rabbits are located.

Marshall is a contractor who wants to begin dismantling structures on a private island that hold nothing but bad memories for him. But first he has to deal with a court order to capture and rehome what could be hundreds of rabbits. It’s just too bad that the veterinarian leading the operation drives him crazy in more ways than one.

Can two people who begin on opposing sides of a court case and who both have a lot of emotional baggage work through their individual demons and find love?

From the moment I started to read this book I couldn't stop. The storyline is wonderful. Characters are great. And bunnies, lots of bunnies.
Augusta "Gus" and Marshall are awesome. Chemistry between them is amazing.
This book is amazing and funny.

The Kissing Contract was a sweet and cute read. I truly enjoyed the characters Marshall and Gus and the secondary characters. They had wonderful chemistry and a slow burn romance. It was a page turner. It was well written and a wonderful storyline. Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Publishing, llc for letting me read this story.
I read and reviewed an Advanced Copy of this story. All thoughts and opinions are of my own

An island full of bunnies doing what bunnies do. A nerdy girl. A cocky guy. All of this comes together for a great book!

The banter and the "sexy times" did not fit what i thought this book was going to be like i mean come on she rescue's freakin "Bunnies"

This was a such a cute read! Marshall and Gus just had amazing chemistry and slow burning romance. It was also had a lot of laugh out loud scenes that evened out the melancholy ones you got in the book. Can't wait to read more from Andrews!

Whoever would have thought that a book involving bunnies running amuck would be so entertaining? But The Kissing Contract by Amy Andrews is unquestionably entertaining as well as fun, sassy and at times, downright hilarious. I have only read one of Ms Andrews books before this, but it is very obvious she is exceptionally skilled at writing humour, clever dialogue and creating a believable plot that brings it all together nicely. This is a fabulous read that combines, heartfelt and deeply emotional background issues, with wittiness and laughter. I can definitely recommend this book!

Wonderfully original romance

I was blown away by Amy Andrew’s The Kissing Contract.
Marshall and Gus/Augusta though they first met as adversaries became an amazing couple. I loved their banter and their sexual chemistry was off the charts. Each had personal baggage they needed to deal with before they got to their HEA and watching them grow and heal was extremely satisfying. The concept of the bunnies was really clever and I would love to read a book about Marshall’s brother Jeremy.
I received an advance reader copy via Netgalley.

If you had told me that I would adore a book that revolved around relocating escaped bunnies, I would have been skeptical. But if you like humor and heat in your romances, you must read The Kissing Contract by Amy Andrews. This hilarious look at capturing pet bunnies on a deserted island is a hoot, and a perfect beach read.

Marshall owns a construction company and can’t wait to tear up his late grandfather’s former island retreat. However, the American Bunny League—yes, it’s a thing—takes him to court, insisting they relocate the progeny of two escaped bunnies currently inhabiting the island. Veterinarian Gus develops the bunny census, and organizes the tracking and capturing of the 200+ rabbits.

Marshall and Gus both realize there are sparks between them as they bicker back and forth over bunny details, but Gus is wary of all men after her last boyfriend cheated on her. Her solution? Write a contract that specifies that there will be no kissing during the month that they are on the island together. As they attempt to follow the contract to the letter, their steamy chemistry makes it apparent that they won’t succeed.

When I was reading this book, people gave me weird looks since I kept laughing loudly. Marshall’s quips, a fantastic set of supporting characters, and even Gus’ fantastic bunny t-shirt collection all add up to a hilarious story I couldn’t put down.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Marshall Dyson and Augusta/Gus North meet when Marshall , a builder who is ready to work on an island project, is forced to go to court when Gus, a veterinarian representing the American Bunny League, is there to stop his project. The reason, there are over 200 bunnies on the island that need to be caught and given new homes. Needless to say that even though the chemistry is instantaneous, neither is happy with the other one. When the judge forces them to work together on the island, they decide to make a contract. No kissing or sex during the weeks they are working together.
Aside from that storyline, it’s a story about family or lack thereof. Of how sometimes those who are suppose to love you, instead destroy you emotionally and sometimes the damage is felt for the rest of ones life.
For me it was more of a 3.5 star story. At times it dragged and though I loved Marshall, Gus was just ok.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Entangled Publishing. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

This is the second book I've read by Amy Andrews, and I definitely want to read more of what she has to offer. This one is a little different than the last book, because that was a sports romance, but this one was a straight contemporary romance. I loved the plot of this one, two people that were at odds with each other trying to fight their attraction for each other.

Man both of these two are BROKEN characters and my heart really broke for them. Mostly because I just wanted them to stop being dumb and give into temptation already! It was more on Gus' part, because she had been so hurt by her ex. I also really understood her issues with trusting men. As a big chested woman, girl I understand. Sometimes men don't really even look at you as a person, and it suuucks!!! It's why I liked Marshall as the hero so much, because he did see her as more than just her physical traits.

Marshall has a lot of baggage, and my heart kind of broke for him. He had a very hard childhood, but he's pulled himself up by his bootstraps and has made a name for himself. I admire how hard-working he was, but also how he let Gus boss him around and take charge on the island.

I did find their yes but then no, in terms of the intimate scenes to be a little frustrating. They had some minor scenes, but then Gus had to turn around and deny him. That made it SO frustrating to me. Never fear though, it's a romance book so there is a happy ending.

Bunny rabbits. I love them. So too does Dr Augusta ‘Gus’ North, after all she’s the vet for the American Bunny League ‘ABL’. Marshall Dyson knows nothing about rabbits, except they’re preventing him from doing his job, all 200 of them, running wild around his island. When a judge decides that Marshall must reside on the island with Gus for one month whilst assisting the ABL in catching and removing the bunnies, well he got more than he bargained for. I loved Marshall, he was straight up, say it as it is, with a side of sexy. He was committed, caring, and the vision of him shirtless with a giant bunny on his chest will stay with me for a long time. Gus I found to be slightly annoying at times, and I think she lied to herself, why she denied her feelings was frustrating (yes maybe I was a little jealous, but stop blowing hot and cold girl). A slow burn that felt a little rushed towards the end. That said it all worked for me. I ate up every word. A wonderful story, well written with some fun supporting characters. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

The Kissing Contract by Amy Andrews a five-star read that will make you hop. This one will have you daydreaming about lots of bunnies and counting them instead of sheep if you struggle to sleep, especially ones named Thumper and Rambo. Gus is great, she has a real fight to her and a sublime spark, the way she is wrote shows us so many facets of her personality, the professional side that she shows in court and then the compassionate and caring side when dealing with the animals, and I’m not just talking about the bunnies. Marshall is a man of many dilemmas, he wants rid of the island and when you get to know the history you understand why that is, but dilemmas are meant to dealt with and you can’t wait for him to get straight. This was a great story and one I have enjoyed from the first page to the last.

2.5☆

What I liked:
The writing style
Most of the characters
Dual POVs
Part of a series: Wrong Side of the Tracks
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue

What I didn't like:
Gus

I look forward to reading the next book in this series.