I received Seven Year Itch for free in exchange for my honest review. This was not the first Amy Daws book that I have read, nor will it be the last. I really did enjoy the book. It was not unexpected-- it was a hate to love story. Parts were funny. It was not my favorite of her books, but I did enjoy it. If you like Rom-Coms, you likely will as well.

It is hard to write enemies to lovers. You don't want a sudden switch. It needs to be a slow upcline from liking each to wanting to lay down your life. It is easier to write in fantasy as the stakes are more dramatic.

Calder is such a sweetheart and while it seems it;s Dakota story. I relate to Calder more

I can't wait to read the story before and after Seven Year Itch.

As always Amy provides us with a healthy ratio of heartfelt, serious topics and laugh out loud humor. Dakota is such a relatable character, learning to love herself again after her body has changed in her thirties. Calder is the perpetual bachelor, always goofing off and not taking life too seriously (or so everyone thinks)…
After a coincidental run in at an *adult* club, Dakota and Calder get pushed together in unexpected ways.

I am usually really picky about my enemies to lovers. Too often you don’t see the slow burning attraction that should really come with it. Too often it’s a flipped switch.

This was how an enemies to lovers should be done. It’s a teasing. It’s shared history. It’s something that’s supposed to stay purely physical.

At no point do Dakota and Calder ever deny their attraction. Well, maybe to each other at first, but to themselves, they openly admit that the other is attractive, but annoying. And even when they give into the attraction, it’s completely slated as sex only with an obvious end date.

And then you watch them both slowly fall for each other. You watch them figure out what they want and with who and how and rediscover parts of themselves.

Honestly, Calder’s self discovery in this book I think was more monumentous than Dakota’s and it was supposed to be her reawakening.

And we still saw all the people we love in this book. Wyatt and Trisha got married, Max and Cozy and Everly were still present, we saw hints of Luke and his story. The author integrates the family so well into her stories.

I can’t wait for the third installment of this book.

Amy Daws absolutely kills it again with the Seven Year Itch. Not only are book physical books athestically pleasing but they the story within the cover is absolutely addicting!

Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws was an interesting read. This was an enemies to lovers with a lot of spice. I was looking forward to reading this story since I loved the authors other book in this series, but this well fell a little short for me. I like this author’s writing and will definitely read the next book in series. Thanks to Netgalley for this arc.

okay... the writing is really immature and the way they talk was not for me. the characters aren't very developed and it sucks because i was looking forward to this book since i read the first one. i dnfed at 15% and am a bit dissapointed. also the sex club stuff really wasn't for me and it kind of threw me off, it really seemed to come out of nowhere.

I absolutely loved this book--it had all the tropes and all the spice that a good romance needs. Thanks so much for the gifted copy!

I had so much fun with this book! Calder and Dakota’s enemies-to-lovers tension was perfectly done—funny, fiery, and surprisingly heartfelt. Calder is the gruff mountain man with unexpected depth, and Dakota is sharp, strong, and easy to root for. Their banter had me laughing out loud, and the chemistry? Off the charts.

Amy Daws balances steam, heart, and humor so well, and the meddling family and small-town chaos made it even better. If you love forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine vibes, and a good slow burn, definitely pick this one up.

"Seven Year Itch" was over the top and silly, but I am here for it. I expected nothing less after reading "Nine Month Contract!"

Looking for a steamy, enemies-to-lovers escape? Paradise Problems delivers!

Our narrator just wanted a no-strings plus-one to his brother’s wedding, but after a sabotaged dating profile and a forced room-share with Dakota—his sister-in-law’s best friend and long-time nemesis—sparks fly. Between insults and unexpected moments of connection, the tropical setting heats up, turning animosity into a passionate, slow-burn romance. When Dakota later asks him to be her wingman post-divorce, lines blur between fake-help and real feelings.

A spicy, witty, and heartwarming read that proves sometimes the person who drives you crazy is the one you can’t live without!

Loved the enemies to lovers trope however I felt this book was a little too cringy. However I loved how Calder was so patient with Dakota with her regaining her self-confidence.

Seven Year Itch is the second book in Amy Daws Mountain Men Matchmaker series and I laughed out loud several times while reading this enemies to lovers tale!

Calder wanted to find a no-strings date to take to his brother Wyatt's destination wedding in Mexico, but when that doesn't materialize, he ends up being forced to share a room with Dakota, his sister-in-law's best friend and someone who he doesn't have the best relationship with. Dakota and Calder have known one another since he did construction work on her house years ago, but that didn't end in the most positive way. When the two of them are put in a position where things get a little steamy, will the statement "what happens in Mexico, stays in Mexico" really hold true?

Once the duo returns home, they find themselves back in one another's orbit after Dakota asks for Calder's help in gaining more confidence. Will it end up being an experiment or will these two realize that maybe there is something longer lasting between them?

There was so much to love about this book. These two characters are hilarious together given their banter and dynamic. Add in Calder's meddling family and you have the makings of an amazing story. This was such a great addition to this series and I'm already looking forward to the third book!

**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**

This book was a light, fun read. It had some great messages on confidence boosting and first impressions.

Thank you so much to Canary Street Press for the earc, all opinions are my own.

I absolutely loved and devoured Nine Month Contract so I was fully on board for Seven Year Itch once I saw it announced. Middle brother Calder is always the punching bag of the brothers, saddled with extra work due to his playboy personality. He decides to hit up a sex club to let off some steam and runs into his sister-in-law's best friend Dakota, the bane of his existence. They had butted heads 7 years previously while doing renovations on Dakota's house, and ended in ruining her wedding dress. Freshly divorced, Dakota is trying to find her spark and self-confidence again. With some meddling, Dakota ends up on the family trip to Mexico for Trista and Wyatt's wedding, and sharing a room with Calder. More arguing later, then end up being enemies with benefits.

I love enemies to lovers and forced proximity anyways, but also another book in this series that feels so much more personal. Mid 30s Dakota is working on finding her self-confidence again after her terrible ex, and Calder is learning how to stand up to his family and have a true identity besides tatted up playboy. This book is so funny and spicy, with lots of exploration for the couple as they check off boxes on their PowerPoint presentation.

The Seven Year Itch is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. This story is fresh, fast-paced, and full of electric chemistry, with characters that feel real, relatable, and impossible not to root for. The banter is top-tier and the romance strikes a perfect balance between slow burn and sizzling enemies to lovers.

Thank you to the author and publisher for this ARC! I absolutely LOVED the first book of this series and have really enjoyed this author over the years.
I loved the experience of this book just as I have before with this author’s books, Amy Daws is witty and is incredible at writing a steamy story.
This book would have been 5 ⭐️ for me until the last 15% or so, the unconventionality of the couple felt a bit forced with the author weaving too much into the conclusion. Otherwise, it was a solid and entertaining read. 4 ⭐️

Seven Year Itch is the second book in the Mountain Men Matchmaker series. It follows Calder and Dakota.

I really enjoyed this book! It was funny, entertaining, heartfelt with a whole lot of banter. I love that each Fletcher brother has their own distinct personality and love styles. Calder is a grumpy, tattooed, cat dad while Dakota is a black cat, sassy divorcee looking to explore her sexual side and find her confidence. Their banter was on point and I found myself laughing because of it at times. I really loved their journey from enemies to friends and eventually more. Also, Calder is definitely the definition of cat daddy.

You will enjoy this book if you like the following:
- Small town
- Cat daddy mmc x black cat fmc
- Enemies to lovers
- Meddling family
- Quirky animals
- Coaching
- Only one bed

This book can be read as a standalone but I recommend checking out the rest of the series as well!

Thank you so much, Amy Daws, Harlequin Trade Publishing, Canary Street Press, and The Hive for the gifted copy!

This book was amazing! It was so funny and heartwarming! I laughed, I cried, I blushed 🤭 the things I learned from Dakota & Calder. This series makes me happy- I love the family dynamics & friend group!

First off I want to thank NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC and honest review in exchange. I really liked this book. It was such a cute read. I haven't read the first book but... I will definitely be reading the first book before the 3 book comes out. Anyways this book has everything I was looking for. It hit all my favorite tropes. Enemies to lover, small town romance, hot cat daddy, the spice was there, what else can I say lol. The book didn't miss a thing everything was perfect. I really needed this cozy read. It is worth checking out but definetly start with first book. Thanks again NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this amazing opportunity.