DNF 7% It was a bit too much for me, the sex club and the cringe way the MMC speaks it's giving horny teenager. I had high hopes to like this because of the cute cat and the synopsis but the writing is just not my taste.

I've never seen the words "sex club" so many times in my life. This romance just did not work for me. The way Dakota and Calder interacted with each other made me question if either of them had been around other people... ever. It seemed like they were deliberately being dense and missing signals the other was clearly sending. And when they were confused by the other, maybe a simple conversation could have helped? It seemed they made a point of overly communicating about the sexual nature of their relationship, but the emotional part was completely ignored and left both of them to spiral inside their own heads. When they did fight, the things they were saying to each other just seemed way too mean. I'm not sure either of them should get past the things that were said. Sometimes enemies should just stay enemies and not get together simply because they are the only two people left at the singles table.

Thank you NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book.

There were parts of this book I loved and parts I wish were a little different but over all I thought it was a great read.

I got both the audio and the ebook so I read them in tandem.

I personally dont think this author is for me. I find the books to be very cringey and I ended up DNFing this one very early on

I unfortunately was not able to finish this book. There were too many little things that bothered me, and some big things cropped up early on. I specifically didn’t like the part where Dakota (FMC) lies to get Calder (MMC) kicked out of a sex club when he was trying to help her - it was communicated poorly, but still really didn’t like that part at all and wasn’t able to continue on. I try not to DNF but I just got a certain vibe from the book that I couldn’t ignore.

Disclaimer: this eARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed the first book of the series and was looking forward to meeting the next brother, Calder. However, this was unfortunately missing the “hook” to keep me interested in his line with Dakota. Perhaps miscommunication just isn’t for me!

This book missed the mark for me in every way. The hero felt more like an overgrown man-child than a love interest. While I appreciated the attempt at giving the heroine her own journey, pairing her with someone so unlikeable made it hard to invest in the romance. The story leaned heavily on sex rather than substance, and by the end I was left more irritated than entertained. Not the kind of chemistry or development I look for, and sadly, not a book I’d recommend.

This book didn’t work for me, mainly because of Calder. Instead of a swoony lead, he came across as immature, sleazy, and often disrespectful - especially toward women, Dakota included. The crude cat jokes, the “deep” tattoo about living for a good time, and his dismissal of therapy all cemented my dislike.

The romance was marketed as enemies-to-lovers, but it felt more like mild bickering that quickly devolved into lust. Their connection leaned almost entirely on sex, with very little effort spent on building real intimacy. Dakota had a solid arc - reclaiming her confidence after an abusive relationship - but pairing her with Calder felt like a step sideways rather than forward.

Some parts that worked: their banter (when it wasn’t sexualized), the messy family dynamics felt believable, Dakota's personal journey (for the most part), and the occasional flashes where Calder behaved decently without expecting something in return.

In short: Dakota deserved better. Calder’s sleazy, hypocritical energy overshadowed everything else, and his presence made most of the sex scenes uncomfortable rather than enjoyable. Honestly the message that love equals sex, combined with Calder’s hypocritical behaviour, made it hard to root for them. If you’re into steamy reads centred around sex club exploration and don’t mind a male lead who leans heavily on the ick side, you might connect with this one more than I did. Personally, I just couldn’t get past Calder.

eARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This entire family needs therapy before seeking relationships.

While I enjoyed this book a little better than the first one, the possessiveness was too much.

I tried this book physically and via audio and couldn’t get into it either way.
Cute story line, but not for me!

These Mountain Men have got me 🥵 Amy Daws sure know how to write a fun and steamy novel.

I love how the family interferes yet again to get thes two together.

We return to the family going on a destination wedding and Calder and Dakota get placed together. These two are next level. I love how they build each other up both in and out of the bedroom. This Cat daddy and successful but low self esteem lovey were made for each other. I loved going on their journey of love.

Can't wait for Book 3

I generally love Amy Daws' writing, and I did enjoy this book. However, it definitely has the miscommunication trope and if these two just talked to each other for 5 minutes about their feelings and misunderstandings, half the angst would have been eliminated. It put a damper on the last 50 or so pages of the books. I am looking forward to the next book in the series, and hope to go back and read the first book in the very near future.

Seven Year Itch was such a fun, heartfelt, and witty read. Amy Daws has a great way of mixing humor, romance, and real-life challenges into a story that feels both swoony and relatable. The banter kept me smiling, and the chemistry between the characters was undeniable—it pulled me in from the start.

What really stood out was how the book tackled relationship struggles in a very honest way. It wasn’t just fluff; there was depth and emotion behind the laughs and steam. That balance made the story feel fresh and engaging.

The only reason it’s not a full 5 stars for me is that a few parts felt a little predictable, but overall, it was still a thoroughly enjoyable read. If you like romance with humor, heart, and a touch of realness, this one is worth picking up.

Seven Year Itch is my first read by Amy Daws, but it definitely won't be my last. The Fletcher brothers are hilarious, and I need more of them. This story is a fun, spicy enemies-to-lovers romance that had me laughing, swooning, and grinning the whole way through. Calder Fletcher, the swooniest mountain man and cat dad, and the funny and fiery Dakota Schaefer, have been clashing for seven years. They cannot stand each other, and their bickering made for some hilarious moments. When they bumped into each other at a member's only club, their back and forth had me laughing so hard.

Dakota and Calder ended up being the only singles at Calder's brother's destination wedding, and their bickering did not stop. As fate would have it, there is a mix-up at the resort, and they end up sharing a room. The tension between them unexpectedly turns into something more, and I loved every second of their delicious journey. Dakota and Calder were so hot together. Their chemistry was sizzling, and I loved how they connected on a deeper emotional level. Witnessing them grow, face their insecurities, and discover what they truly wanted was super satisfying. I was completely invested in their relationship and couldn't help but root for Dakota and Calder's happiness.

Thanks to Amy Daws, Canary Street Press, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and NetGalley for the review opportunity. Opinions expressed are my own.

What a fun, emotional, lighthearted, bingeable read! It had me from the start, & I loved everything about this page!

Dakota is your take no crap kind of person & I loved her for it! She is driven, passionate, & she takes care of herself 👏🏻 throw in Calder & he keeps her on her toes. He is so much more than he appears, & watching him grow was perfect! The chemistry of the two of them was spot on, & they kept a smile on my face 🥰

I loved seeing the characters from book 1 again, & getting an update on their lives. And all the animals that appear are the best! I am looking forward to the next book, can’t wait to see what else happens on the mountain 🏔️

What to expect:
✨dual POV
✨enemies to lovers
✨interconnected series (book 2)
✨mountain town
✨forced proximity
✨only one bed
✨open door
✨so much banter!

Have you read this series yet?

I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was not great. I wasn't a big fan of the characters or the romance. I found the MMC a bit misogynistic and I personally would not have spent time with him if you paid me. I feel like his shitty personality was forgiven by the FMC and others because he was "hot". I also didn't really care much for our FMC. We kept being told that she was a control freak but I never got that impression from what we read about her in the book nor were we given any explanation for why she might feel the need to maintain control. What little explanation was made (if you can call it that, which I don't) blamed it on her insecurity with her ex. The only perspective of our FMC that we get is while she is in a relationship with a man; either her ex or our MMC. I just didn't really care much for either of them. The sex club thing was a flimsy plot device that felt a bit insulting to the kink community to be honest. They only used it to stir up drama between the main characters and I didn't see them as kinky in the first place; or at least not sex club kinky. Every time they went there something not great would happen which gave the impression that the author views sex clubs as unsafe spaces which is kind of exactly the opposite of what they are meant to be. There were a lot of sex scenes between these two characters that we are supposed to believe dislike each other and honestly I found the scenes to be super boring. I purchased book one of this series to read on the premise that I was going to enjoy this one but now I don't know if I'll be able to push through it.

I loved this book. A combination of humor and romantic tension that is brought to life by the author.

I enjoyed this book so much more than I thought I would. I loved the loud and opinionated FMC and how down bad the MMC was. There were moments that really made me gasp or laugh audibly.

I think my house has burnt down 😂🔥

Warning this has some sweet moments between Calder and Dakota this was primarily smut over plot and I was HERE FOR IT 😉 I'm talking 🔥♾️ times SPICY. I did not have a chance to read this in audiobook form but this novel is dual POV (& dual narration) so I am just dreaming of the day I get to hear Teddy Hamilton and Erin Mallon being these characters to life?

This book had me laughing out loud but also healed my soul as a recent divorcee ❤️ Calder was just an absolutely sweetheart & Dakota grew so much as a character in just a few hundred pages.


I was shocked by the balance of this novel and I'm already looking forward to my re-read via the audiobook in 17 weeks when I get it from the library 😂☠️ Add to your TBR the next time you need a feel good spicy romance 😘

This was such a cute fun read, I started Amy daws books a few months ago and they’re always a good between book for me. I read mainly dark romance so when I need a good romance I tru to go for a more light read and this was just what I needed.