This one has me hooked from page one. The banter, the enemies to lovers, I giggled so much with this. I loved seeing Calder and Dakota grow with each other and themselves. The spice was so good. This series keeps getting better and better. I cant wait to see what the next installment brings.

I had so much fun reading Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws. This is a part of the Mountain Men Matchmaker series, book 2, but can be read as a standalone, however, I loved book 1 as well and highly recommend it. I just loved Calder and Dakota so much. Calder is the middle brother of the mountain brothers and is has been feeling a bit lost lately. He is determined and confident and set on never getting married or having a family. I have loved Dakota since we met her in Last on the List, as Cozy’s best friend. She has always been confident and full of sass, but since her divorced, she has been vulnerable and a bit adrift.

Seven years ago, Calder and Dakota had a big blow up and have been enemies since then. They go at each other anytime they are around each other. But when they have to share a room at a destination wedding, moments of honesty are shared between them. One thing leads to others and now they are testing friends to benefits, but all good things come to an end, right? I just loved how open and honest Calder and Dakata were with each other. Their banter was captivating and fun. Another great read from this author!

Happy reading!

Oh my heavens! Everly is at it again and is matchmaking from afar. However, Calder and Dakota are like oil and water when together. But the chemistry between them sizzles beneath the surface. This is one of those books where I equally didn’t want to read too quickly yet couldn’t read it fast enough.
Calder and Dakota were fun and they meshed well, despite everything and I was cheering them on! I enjoyed how they supported and lifted each other up. Get ready to catch feels with this book!!

Everly is such a clever matchmaker! The beginning shocked me a bit when Dakota and Calder find themselves in the same club that led to some awkwardness between them. The forced proximity on vacation in a romantic villa is such a clever idea. The titles for the chapters are so good, and I definitely chuckled a few times.

Nothing is more attractive than a man obsessed with his cat. Calder is such a great cat, daddy, and Milkshake is such a cute name! Calder also is a man who has a sense of humor. What more could a woman want? I was laughing so hard when Calder refers to Dakota as the devil and begs for mercy as she comes to apologize after the volleyball accident.

I can't even begin to imagine how Dakota ended up marrying someone as horrible as Randal at some point in her life. He did some terrible things that should never be done to someone. I really did enjoy the way she announced her divorce, it felt powerful and very fitting for her.

It was so much fun watching Dakota and Calder go on their journey together exploring sex kinks with one another. There was no judgement, and everything felt so safe between them, which is exactly what Dakota needed. The scene of them roleplaying definitely made me laugh. It was such a silly and creative scene, I don't know how Calder and Dakota kept it together. An epilogue and a bonus epilogue? Thank you for spoiling us readers. This was definitely one of my favorite reads this year. Thank you to Netgalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and Amy Daws for an ARC of this copy. Happy release day! I just barely managed to finish this book on release day. This review is my own honest opinion.

Calder is the perfect Cat Daddy, but he is set on one-night stands and doesn’t want to get into a relationship. Dakota is working on redefining herself after divorce. The two have a complicated history but after being forced into the “one bed” trope they realize that their chemistry may outweigh their hate.

As the second book in the series, I think the author did a great job of giving us new perspectives while also continuing the family’s story. I really enjoyed the banter between Calder and Dakota and the way that their relationship grew. I’m super excited for more from these Mountain Men!

Thank you HTP & Amy Daws and Netgalley for the ARC!

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. Below is a copy of the review I left on Goodreads.

I had never read a book by Amy Daws before, and I went into it not knowing what to expect. Now, I can’t wait to read about the other Fletcher brothers. This book made me giggle and even had me in tears at one point. Dakota’s insecurities were very relatable, and I love a good enemies-to-lovers story. Calder is the Cat Daddy with top banter, Dakota is the strong-willed firecracker, and together their passion is explosive. We get to watch both people grow as individuals and as a couple. I would definitely recommend this book to fans of Meghan Quinn!

Happy Release Day!!! 🥳

Seven Year Itch by @amydawsauthor is a hilarious and sexy romance where the enemies truly have benefits with each other! Ultimately they fall in love. 🩷

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Every time I read Amy’s books, it makes me feel hot and swoony inside. Seven Year Itch is no exception!!!

I love Calder and Dakota’s dynamic/banter so much, and their chemistry was off the charts! Calder’s dedication to Dakota’s pleasure was sweet and sexy. Dakota’s unrelenting strength to find her confidence after a divorce was inspirational and empowering as well. Their scenes together were HOT, so much so that I found myself fanning myself! Both Calder and Dakota’s found families were so supportive and meddling, which made me laugh so many times. Their story ultimately reached a satisfying climax (pun intended) and left me wanting more! Oh, did I mention the best part?!?! CALDER IS A CAT DADDY!!! And Marshmallow is the sweetest cat ever.

Overall, Seven Year Itch is one of the my favorite rom-coms this year and will make you smile/laugh/smitten with all the colorful characters and the most loveable sidecat. 😍🐈‍⬛🤍

QOTD: What animal would you love as a pet?

Thank you to @htpbooks, @htp_hive. @readmirabooks and @netgalley for the opportunity to read/review this ARC! 🤩📚

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After getting a glimpse of Calder and Dakota in the first book, I knew this novel would be a fun ride. Thankfully, it did not disappoint! There was just as much bickering and banter as I anticipated and it was a fantastic enemies-to-lovers story. I enjoyed the journey these two took in realizing that their potential was so much more than they gave themselves credit for. It was nice to see them push the other person to self discovery just as they were discovering each other in a real way. They both appeared to be overly confident people, but they still struggled with that in private ways, so I liked that they filled each other’s confidence cup whenever they lacked it. This was a thoroughly enjoyable read and I am really looking forward to Luke’s book to close out the series.

Calder is the best cat daddy ever. I mean, he takes Milkshake for walk in a baby carrier strapped to his chest, which Trista got for him. Also, I love knowing that Trista wears little baby Stevie in her baby carrier while working in the barn and with the animals. I have to say that the banter and tension between Dakota and Calder was everything. I love that Calder, Luke, and Wyatt continue their tradition of each having an uncle-Ethan day like what they used to do with Everly. Also, I love that Everly still chats constantly with her uncles even though she away in Ireland for school. Of course, I love that Everly is still playing matchmaker with her family and outwardly told Calder that she is the reason her dad and Cozy and Wyatt and Trista are together and that Calder and Luke were next. I’m starting to think Everly is going to open a matchmaker business once she’s graduated from college. Dakota and Calder definitely helped each other discover/rediscover parts of themselves that weren’t always there, like Calder helped Dakota finds herself again after her divorce and Dakota helped Calder speak up for himself plus finally realize he only ever wanted a relationship with her. I love this universe and I love that we got a Kate and Miles cameo, which I was not expecting. Another thing, the smut was so beautiful and so spicy. I feel like Calder has grown so much since we first meet him in Last on the List. Also, it’s still crazy seeing Everly all grown up. I seriously love this big family and book universe, they all seem like great people to hang with. I cannot wait to see Everly’s matchmaking skills on Luke in Honeymoon Phase.

Whenever I open a book from Amy I know I will absolutely love every page of it and she did not disappoint with Seven Year Itch!!! Calder and Dakota were sizzling together. There was so much in the book, it had everything. It was funny, charming, witty, and sooooo much steam. Not only did I get to read this fantastic book, but I also got to listen to the duet narration with Teddy Hamilton and Erin Mallon and those two are wonderful. They brough such life to Calder and Dakota! It really emersed me into the Seven Year Itch even more. I can not wait for the next one!!!

Huge thank you to Berkley Romance and NetGalley for the ARC!! I’ve been hooked on Amy Daws ever since Nine Month Contract, so I couldn’t wait to jump into Calder’s story.

Calder is your classic mountain man bachelor and he's sooo grumpy. Amy writes the best grumpy MMCs. Dakota is going through a tough divorce and figuring out who she is again. Their chemistry is sooo good and instant. I loved how open they were in their communication. Forced proximity happens as well.

Dakota’s growth was super authentic! Calder slowly shows his soft side and it was everything. Love a cat dad MMC!

The spice was SPICY!!! 4/5 on spice. I love the grumpy brothers in this series, cannot wait for the next book!

Laugh out loud funny, steamy, and full of surprises! It was another great read by this author. I loved reading more about those crazy brothers and their significant others. I enjoyed learning more about what the other couples have been up to. Super spicy and loved the enemy to lovers vibe that Calder and Dakota gave to the reader!!

Fletcher Mountain is the place to be!! Everly's matchmaking skills know no bounds and I love it! Calder and Dakota were a match made in heaven and definitely needed a push to see it!
And throw in a sex club!!!! BOOM! INSTANT HEAT! Such an amazing story. Heartwarming, funny, and sexy sexy!! *wags eyebrows* Amy Daws has such a talent to make me fall head over heals for all of her characters!

Seven Year Itch, book two in the Mountain Man Matchmaker series is a fantastic enemies to lovers romance written with side splitting humor, fun moments and a serious touch of steam!
I easy fell for Calder Fletcher the big, gruff mountain man who is really a cat loving softy with a big vulnerable heart. Dakota is one independent, tough cookie with a soft side and is just wrapping up a divorce and definitely not looking for a relationship. These two have history and the animosity and dislike for one another that has festered over seven years seems to have taken an unexpected turn when they are forced to spend time together. Their journey is definitely one you don’t want to miss.
I also had added benefit of listening the audio version of this story and the narrators did an amazing job that absolutely added to my enjoyment of this book!

This book is everything I’ve come to adore from her—witty banter, sizzling chemistry, and heartfelt emotion that sneaks up and smacks you right in the feels. The characters are beautifully flawed and relatable, and their journey had me laughing, swooning, and even tearing up at times. Amy’s storytelling is top tier, and Seven Year Itch just might be her best yet. Can’t recommend it enough! 💕📚

I absolutely loved this book. It was so much fun and made me a little bit emotional. Amy knows how to bring spice at just the right moments to make the spice and emotion hit HARD. Calder was so different from the first two Fletcher brothers' stories and the differences in the brothers has made this family so much fun to read and follow, and this series is quickly becoming one of my favorites from Amy-which says a lot considering my son is named Miles after Miles from Wait with Me. (Don't tell my husband that's why I liked the name Miles though.)

Dakota is recently divorced so she decides she wants to take back some of her control by going to a kink club. That is where Calder finds her. Fast forward a little bit and they end up in Mexico on a week long vacation/destination wedding together. This is where the meddling family comes in. Dakota and Calder end up sharing a room together. The whole "What happens in Mexico, stays in Mexico" does not in fact happen. One time was not enough for these two.

Low angst and a easy read. With that being said I do think the book could have been a shorter. It felt like the first 50% of the book was a little slow for me. Even with that I did enough the book.

Tropes:
- Enemies with Benefits
- Cat Daddy
- Small Town
- One Bed
- Romcom
- Meddling Family

Thank you Amy Daws, NetGalley, and Harlequin for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

#SevenYearItch #NetGalley

know going into an Amy Daws book, I'm going to enjoy it. I was not disappointed, I freaking LOVED it!!

From the very first chapter, I was hooked on Calder and Dakota’s story. What's not to love about? Seven Year Itch, an enemies with benefits, turned enemies to lovers, turned forever love, is packed with witty banter, lots of laughs, and steamy sexy times. but it's not just that. It's a story of two people who need to work through past trauma to learn that they are enough. Gah! This book is perfection!

The wait for another Fletcher Brother book was worth it! If you’re a lover of enemies to lovers, look no further!

Calder and Dakota’s enemies, to enemies-with-benefits, to lovers was the perfect journey for these two. It was the perfect amount of angst, spice, banter, and a couple who was able to find healing and a happily ever after with each other.

I love the Fletcher family so much and how they take in those who fall in love with the brothers as their own. I’m a sucker for family shenanigans in books and I loved watching everything play out!

Grateful for a complimentary ALC to honestly review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for an ARC of this. I was so excited to receive this, especially after reading the first one! I really enjoyed the first one and was looking forward to reading books about the rest of the brothers on the mountain and this one did not disappoint. While book one is still my favorite book two is also really good. I love a good enemies to lovers romance and Calder and Dakota fit the profile!! I also love how they knew each other prior but then they kind of met at this club and were surprised to see each other and things just kick off from there. I love the matchmaking and meddling from the family. You do get introduced to that in the first book and it just continues and I’m looking forward to seeing the matchmaking and meddling for our last brother on the mountain as well. I also enjoyed the force proximity aspect of this because Dakota and Calder have to share a room for this destination wedding and that kind of forces things into play and for them to start getting closer to each other. Obviously, it starts out as mostly attraction and lust worthy and then transforms into something more. Definitely looking forward to the next book!!