Dakota is a newly divorced business owner looking to gain some of her pre-marriage confidence back. What better way to do that than visiting a local sex club? When she is at the sex club exploring new kinks, she runs into her best friend’s brother-in-law Caulder who she has hated for years.

Fast forward to a couple weeks later when Calder and Dakota are both invited to a destination wedding in Mexico and due to some complications they end up having to share the same villa and ‘play nice’. By the end of the trip they start to find out they don’t hate each other as much as they previously thought.

A few weeks after they get home from Mexico they decide to be enemies with benefits to help Dakota gain some of her confidence back. The lines start blurring and Calder and Dakota learn that love and hate are two sides to the same coin.

I absolutely loved this book and devoured it within a 24 hour period. I feel like this one was even better than the first one in the series and I can’t wait to see what Amy Daws writes next for our last brother living on ‘Fletcher Mountain’.

I want to thank NetGalley and Amy Daws for the opportunity to ARC read this book. I always appreciate the opportunity.

This was such a fun, spicy ride! If you like your mountain men gruff on the outside but gooey on the inside, Seven Year Itch delivers. Our bearded, tattooed, emotionally constipated hero gets more than he bargained for when his family meddles in his dating life—and I was all in for the chaos.

Dakota and Calder have been at each other’s throats for years, and let me just say, their banter had me grinning like an idiot. The enemies-to-lovers tension is chef’s kiss—and when things finally boil over, whew, they do not hold back. From bickering to bedroom? Absolutely, my kind of transition.

The meddling family antics were hilarious, the tropical setting made everything extra swoony, and there’s even a cat involved (bonus points). I also loved that Dakota had her own arc—watching her find herself again post-divorce gave this book a bit more depth than I expected, but I loved it regardless!

‼️ARC REVIEW‼️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
🌶️🌶️🌶️

Calder and Dakota = 😍😍😍😍
The banter and witty jabs between these two made for such an amazing story. These two provide each other the balance, love, and support that they didn’t even know they were looking. Calder’s meddling family was the cherry on top of this wonderful story!

I was given an ARC copy of this book from NetGalley.

Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws...

Calder Fletcher is the third son of the four Fletcher Brothers and works in the family construction business alongside three of his brothers. He lives on Fletcher Mountain with Wyatt and Luke. He has a cat named Milkshake that he walks around with in a baby carrier strapped to his chest. Swoon...

He is known as the playboy of the brothers, as he no longer believes in love, marriage, or children for himself, but he loves his family and the new additions, Trista and Stevie. Trista is about to marry his older brother Wyatt, and they have a daughter together, Stevie.

Trista and Wyatt have a destination Wedding in Mexico with the whole family, Max and Cozy are there with their daughter and son, and Ethan. Their mother, Joanna, and their brother, Luke, with his plus one, Addison, and the woman he has been in a bickering match with for seven years, Cozy's best friend, Dakota.

But sparks fly when Calder and Dakota are forced to share a Palpa, and it only has one bed for the week. What could happen?

Dakota is freshly divorced from her ex, Randal, who no one liked after seven years.

After the fantastic time in Mexico, Calder thinks life will get back to normal until Dakota shows up on his Mountain with a proposition: be her wingman to help regain her pre-divorced confidence.

This book evoked all the feels: family love, the loss of a family member, and the search for self-discovery. I enjoyed that both the heroine and the hero were imperfect and didn't have everything figured out in the traditional sense, because it made the story more relatable to read.

I am looking forward to Luke's book next.

Thank you, NetGalley, for allowing me to read this book.

This is a delightful romp through small-town romance that had me laughing from the very first page. The chemistry between Dakota and Calder is electric, and their journey from rivals to lovers is both spicy and unpredictable. Daws masterfully blends humor with heartfelt moments, making it a captivating read. The quirky characters and their antics kept me engaged throughout, and I loved the way the long-standing conflict unfolded. This book is a perfect escape, and I can't wait to see what Daws has in store next! 4.5 stars!

This book is just the best. Alpha male, tattooed goodness in an enemies to lovers, friend with benefits to love romance. He’s a protector! (Yes and thank you!) And the spice is spicing in this one. I could not put this one down!! I do not want to wait for the next book in this series. I need it now!

I received this book from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are solely my owns.

Another great book by Amy! Lots of witty fun banter with equal parts emotion and draw you in drama. Calder and Dakota are top tier!

Okay, so I just finished "Seven Year Itch" by Amy Daws, and seriously, my cheeks hurt from smiling! 😂

If you're into those super fun enemies-to-lovers stories with a side of hilarious family antics, you NEED this book. Book 2 in her "Mountain Men Matchmaker" series, but honestly, you can totally jump in here. Though, if you want all the insider jokes about the crazy Fletcher family, maybe grab the first one too! You won’t be disappointed.

Meet Calder Fletcher. He's basically a walking, talking dream: tall, tattooed, bearded, and my favorite thing yet – a total cat dad. He's just trying to find a no-strings-attached hookup, but his family keeps messing with his dating profile. And who does he keep running into? Dakota Schaefer. She's been his nemesis for seven years, ever since some epic wedding dress disaster and a home reno gone wrong. Their banter? Chef's kiss. Pure gold.

The whole thing kicks off at a destination wedding where Calder and newly-divorced Dakota are basically stuck together. Their initial interactions are just the funniest mix of eye-rolls and cutting remarks. But then... things get spicy. Like, "oops, we both ended up at the wrong type of club" spicy. Dakota's there trying to get her post-divorce mojo back, and well, Calder's just... Calder. That unexpected encounter totally changes everything and kicks off their "enemies with benefits" situation. 😏

Here's why I'm obsessed with this book:
• The Enemies-to-Lovers Vibe: It's done so well. You genuinely feel their progression from hating each other to really liking each other. The tension is thick!
• It's HILARIOUS: Amy Daws knows how to make you snort-laugh. Calder's cat obsession, the whole meddling Fletcher crew – it's just pure comedic genius.
• Seriously Steamy: If you like your romance with some heat, you're in for a treat. Their "experimenting bucket list" and those club scenes? 🔥🔥🔥 But it's not just physical; there's real connection.
• Heartfelt Moments: Beyond the laughs and spice, Dakota's journey to finding herself after her divorce is genuinely touching. And Calder? He's got more layers than you think!
• Characters You'll Love: Calder and Dakota are totally relatable. And the entire Fletcher family, especially little Everly the matchmaker, just adds so much charm.

The club aspect may not appeal to everyone, but it is integrated naturally into the story and character development. There are a few modern slang terms used, which might not suit all readers' preferences.

Bottom line? If you want a book that'll make you laugh, swoon, and maybe even blush a little, grab Seven Year Itch. It's perfect for fans of Meghan Quinn or Tessa Bailey – super fun, super hot, and leaves you with a happy sigh.

My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars! Go read it!

Opening a book from Amy Daws always guarantees me a book filled with laughter and plenty of romance. Calder and Dakota have the thin line between love and hate- don’t even consider them friends. Until it became more. Who wouldn’t love a cat daddy and the idea of the big burly mountain man carrying Milkshake in a baby carrier around the mountain is hilarious. Along with Calder and Dakota’s banter back and forth was perfect for these two. A perfect five star read to brighten my day.

I really like both characters in this book. However I have to admit I have a special affinity for Calder. He’s the middle child in his family of men. I am the middle child in my family of three girls in a row( then a brother). I get him. You’re looking for where you fit in. You are a little rebellious in your family, you’re a people pleaser and generally out for a good time. You can be taken for granted and you allow it. All that being said people probably don’t know the real you. You may not really know yourself. This is Calder.
Dakota is trying to find her self again. She’s trying to reclaim her once confident self. Or so she thought she was confident. Maybe she wasn’t always honest with herself

By a happenstance of a little trickery, manipulation and maneuvering Calder and Dakota are thrown together. Being sworn enemies these two decide to form a truce for a week. Thus starts the end of a beautiful fuedship and the beginning of what can only be described as now for something completely unusual.

I can’t tell you more because why would you read the book if you already know the score? Plus you need to enjoy this for yourself

This author has a way of incorporating humor, feelings and heat in a seamless way. It’s comfortable, witty and touching . It’s fifty shades of feelings all mixed up in one story. What more could you ask for? Maybe a sequel

I can’t wait to see where the author takes us next. It’ll be unique and a little crazy. Just as life should be.

Seven Year Itch is the sequel to Nine Month Contract in Amy Daws’ spicy romantic comedy Mountain Men Matchmaker series. This series featuring the Fletcher brothers is set in a small town in the Colorado mountains. While it can possibly be read as a standalone, Seven Year Itch will be enjoyed more if read after Last on the List and Nine Month Contract.

35-year-old Calder Fletcher is a confirmed bachelor who lives in a nice cabin on a mountain with two of his brothers, Wyatt and Luke. Calder is a giant bearded lothario who carries his cat, Milkshake, strapped to his chest in a baby carrier. The three brothers are financially successful, working as builders. Their oldest brother, Max, the hero in Last on the List, is very wealthy and lives in town. Wyatt found his soulmate, Trista, in Nine Month Contract due to an ad that Calder and their niece, Everly, placed.

Calder’s family members decided to play matchmaker and hacked his Tinder account to post a raucous ad. He’s upset because he’s dateless at his brother, Wyatt’s destination wedding. Then he’s forced to share a room with his soon-to-be sister-in-law’s best friend, Dakota, who drives him crazy. Dakota appeared in Nine Month Contract as Trista’s ride-or-die bestie who was a little unhinged after a recent divorce.

Dakota and Calder have been enemies for the past seven years, but Calder mainly ignored her, figuring that she was someone else’s problem. Then they have an encounter in their shared palapa and decide to have a “What happens in paradise stays in paradise”-type affair. After they return to Colorado, Dakota wants to continue their liaison until she regains her pre-divorce confidence. Which is fine, until Calder starts to catch feelings for her.

Seven Year Itch is a spicy romance that is filled with colorful characters, animals, and humor. Everyone knows people in their lives like Dakota and Calder and can’t wait for them to meet their match and be humbled by love. In this case, Calder falls first. The Fletcher family’s shenanigans add a lot of humor to the story, and readers cannot help but be invested in these characters finding their happily ever after.

Seven Year Itch contains profanity and sexual scenes, and is ideal for fans of Tessa Bailey, Pippa Grant, and Meghan Quinn. I cannot wait to read Luke’s story, Honeymoon Phase.

I received an advance review copy (ARC) from NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was a great enemies to lovers with awesome spice! I enjoyed it more than the first! I loved the character overlap from the first book and the sneak peek about who the third book will be about. So good!

There’s a fine line between love and hate and it seems like everyone close to Calder and Dakota can see their true feelings before they do. I enjoyed the first book in this series, but cat daddy Calder stole my heart. He has always found Dakota beautiful, but she was married, even if he hated her ex. Due to a disaster that happened when he was renovating her house, their relationship has been very cantankerous. When they have to share a one bed room for a week, emotions boil over and they agree to one night.

I loved their banter, but when they started working together and she saw his artistry they shined. I liked seeing them support each other, but I wished their communication was a little better. There were times I felt like no matter what he said or did, she was too hard on him. I felt like she overreacted when a secret was revealed, and I loved how he proved his feelings for her. I also enjoyed the relationship between him and his brothers. The conversation she had with her friends was also a nice touch.

I loved Calder and Dakota, even when they were arguing. I loved how he made her feel supported, respected, safe and loved. I also adored how she supported him and helped him realize what he wanted to do and how to attain that. I can’t wait for the next book. I received an ARC and this is my honest, voluntary review.

This was such a cute, fun and spicy read!

I love Calder and Dakota’s dynamic! The way they bicker and the nicknames and barbs they threw at each other was very entertaining! Love and hate is such a fine line and I loved how them getting together played out! A bit of forced proximity helped 😆

I loved the little cameos for past characters! It was so fun seeing them again and I really enjoyed the character growth not just between Calder and Dakota but the whole family. It’s such a fun series!

I am a sucker for a good enemies to lovers where they actually hate each other and i’m a bigger sucker for an enemies with benefits scenario. Calder and Dakota spend so much time denying how they actually feel that when they finally admit it to themselves and each other it’s just delicious. I love this book and cannot wait to read more from Amy Daws.

Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice 🌶️🌶️

I would not consider myself a cat person but these cat daddies have my rethinking my decisions!! Calder is a hot cat daddy!!

Calder has always had strong feelings for Dakota! And maybe they are not what he first thought. Maybe it was not hate but something more. Now that she is single Dakota is no longer off limits will Calder man up and get the girl or screw up and lose her?

#sevenyearitch #amydawsauthor #mountainmen #lumbersnacks #catdaddy #enemiestolovers #sexclub

I'll admit Calder was not my cup of tea at first, but his growth was definitely worth it. He's such a secret teddy bear. Low key loved the antagonistic relationship Calder and Dakota have. I love how they made each other better and were both able to come out of their shells.

Book 2 in the Mountain Men Matchmaker series following another Fletcher brother was another amazing book in the series. It has Ms. Daws humor weaved through and through this story. This was a fun story with quick banter, loads of laughs, spicy spice and sweet romance. If you like an enemies to lovers story with a tatted mountain man cat daddy, a newly divorced woman trying to regain her confidence and witty humor than this is a story for you.

We are back on the mountain with Calder & Dakota's book!

In another attempt at a setup these two enemies find themselves shaking up together while on vacation. The laughs and awkwardness continue on from there. I love the awkward! From the lessons to lust filled fighting to cat daddy moments I adored each part of this story. This family is all up in each others business and I wouldn't have it any other way. Love the Mountain Men!

Also for the audiobook lovers this one is narrated by Erin Mallon & Teddy Hamilton so you know it's an epic listen!

Loved Dakota and Calder! I listened to audiobook and it was amazing! And I read it too!! Amy Daws gives reader another amazing book from Fletcher Mountain! Full of banter, steam and growth! They love to hate each other… but Calder wants to help Dakota… and both find love together through it all… clubs, cats and all!!