Amy Daws never disappoints and Calder and Dakota are no exception! The enemies to lovers, one bed, miscommunication tropes thrive in this book. It was a slow burn romance but with lots of smut along the way. I loved the setting of the book/series and the characters are wonderful. Overall, it is another great addition to the series!

Honestly love this book and the story for Calder and Dakota. I related to Dakota on so many levels and I love her growth and the way Calder helped her see her true self. I love that Calder loves cats. Honestly amazing how Calder grows too. They both have amazing growth. Spicy was on point. Definitely want to read more.

Thanks to NetGalley, Harper Collin’s and the amazing author for this arc. I was just itching to get a hold of this book after reading the last one and it did not disappoint. I just love all the characters Amy writes, they are so relatable and loveable. Just check out this book if you love a fun, spicy romance that is also so sweet. ❤️

Wowowow I need the next book.

4.5/5 honestly it was the third act breakup and miscommunication that knocked it down for me, but the SPICEEE and the general chemistry between Dakota and Calder was HOT and I love it.

I definitely enjoyed this plot line more than the first book, but like I said in my other review, I quite enjoy these mountain men… 👀 can’t wait for Luke next! Everly, work your magic!!

This book is a continuation in the Fletcher brothers storyline, and in this book we follow Calder who is at his brother's wedding and is forced to be in close proximity with Dakota, his sister-in-law's best friend. They need to share a room at the destination wedding, and have historically not gotten along. Except they share an unexpected night of passion, and Calder assumes it will end there - until Dakota shows up on his doorstep, wanting him to help her gain confidence post-divorce.

Both of the characters in this book were relatable with real life worries and hang-ups. It was nice to read a male character have insecurities and concerns, and be able to identify them, as well. There was a lot of chemistry and passion between these two characters, too, and that came across really well within the pages so if a reader is looking for a really great enemies to lovers theme, I would highly recommend this book. I really enjoyed this read, it was fun, but with a proper balance of reality.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing/Canary Street Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I will eat up an enemies to lovers book every. single. time.

Things I loved:
Enemies to lovers
Forced proximity
Great side characters + family dynamics
Dakota’s journey to find her confidence again
Dakota and Calder’s sweet support for each other

I did not read the first book in the series, but I didn’t have any problem following the story as a standalone. This was a spicy fun time that was difficult to put down!

4 ⭐️ High 🌶️

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for providing me with a digital advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you so much to Canary Street Press, Amy Daws, and NetGalley for this ARC. It was the cutest read.

I loved the characters, and I didn’t mind the miscommunication (which is usually my biggest peeve). It was done in a really understandable/relatable way.

I give it a solid 4.5 stars. I will definitely re-read when I am looking for a cozy rom com. I will be reading more Amy Daws books for sure!

Another amazing Fletcher brother book that had me hooked. I was so excited for Calder and Dakota’s story. Calder aka Cat Daddy has become a favorite of mine. The Fletcher brothers series just gets better and better. I love the banter and of course the sec times between Dakota and Calder. I’m already excited to read Luke’s book next.

Overall: 4.5/5
Spice level: 3/5
Tropes: enemies to lovers, fling to forever, divorcee

Ok, Calder and Dakota this fiery chemistry. That's what happens when you start off as mortal enemies, unfortunately that hate was fueled by a misunderstanding that Calder never came clean about.

It's great to see continued plus size/mid size rep with Amy Daws' characters! And she always brings effortless comedy.

My only real criticism of this book was the use of an AAVE phrase that was written incorrectly, and in a book filled with all white people. It made me cringe. It's also not the first time I've seen a white author who writes characters do this.

Overall though, I enjoyed the book. Calder as an obsessed cat dad was adorable, and Dakota as a bad ass businesswoman was someone to admire.

Is there anything better than getting to return to Fletcher mountain?! Yes, getting to return early to Fletcher Mountain! I cannot believe that I was given the incredible opportunity to read Sever Year Itch ahead of it's release on June 17th. I have been obsessed and enamored with Amy's writing for several years now. Seven Year Itch ranks near the top of my all time favorite Amy Daws reads.

Seven Year Itch gives us the story of Calder and Dakota, two people who from initial impression could not be more different. Calder is everything I wanted him to be, sarcastic, big heart, and WOW now hot. Add on the fact that he is a massive Cat Daddy with the skills to make everything happen!

The story held my interest from the start, it was un-put-downable! Enemies with benefits had me kicking my legs with glee. The obvious connection between the two was undeniable.

My favorites parts:
*Dakota defending Calder to his family
*The hangover day
*Toy store chapter :)

Thank you Amy Daws and Canary Street Press for the opportunity to read in advance.

I think this story is much cuter/steamier than the first in this series. The set-up is far more believable than the brother who wanted a surrogate. There is something to be said about romance that stems from those who are so frustrated with each other, the only way to solve it is through a physical relationship. I loved the humor, desire and plot of this book. It was cute, sexy, relatable and funny!

Seven year itch

Fletcher mountain men! The seven year itch is the second of the mountain men matchmaker series. The fletcher brothers are a pack of burly mountain men who thought they only needed eachother but are slowly finding themselves falling in love, getting married, & starting families. In this book we get to know Calder Fletcher. A notorious playboy, one (& done) night stand , & self proclaimed screw up. He crosses paths again with Dakota Schaefer whom he knows through his sister in law as well as from a bad work situation years prior. Calder and Dakota HATE eachother. Or do they? A single bed , forced proximity, secret matchmaking, friends w/ benefits finds these two switching from enemies to lovers. This book is full of spice, hysterical banter, & lots of pop culture references.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. A spicy enemies-to-lovers read—lots of spice and laugh-out-loud moments.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC. A great choice for enemies-to-lovers fans. This book was SO funny- actually laugh out loud. The back and forth banter is going to be amazing on audio. I can't wait to listen. Recommended for fans of The Bromance Book Club.

—ARC Review from NetGalley—

Whew! The spice was spicing in this book. I loved the fire (both enemies-wise and romance-wise) between Calder and Dakota. Amy Daws writes the perfect teddy bear like burly mountain men.

Yes, this book is a romance (obviously). But it’s also about finding yourself as life changes you. Dakota is dealing with a divorce and the loss of her confidence she once had in her younger days. Beyond finding herself sexually, she just wanted to find that general confidence in herself and her life that she lost along the way.

PS - Oh boy! Does Everly have it coming to her. I feel like the mountain men are going to put her through the wringer for her dating life when her book comes along.

Rating: 5/5
Spice: 3.5/5

All I wanted was a casual plus-one to my brother's destination wedding, but those idiots on my family tree hacked my dating profile and sabotaged my quest for the perfect weekend fling. Now I'm stuck on a tropical vacation with only my hand to keep me company. Until I’m forced to share a room with the bane of my existence: my sister-in-law’s best friend. Dakota has hated me for the past seven years. I wasn’t losing much sleep over her screaming rants because she was some other guy’s problem. Or she was, until she got divorced. Being stuck in paradise with a woman who loathes your very existence doesn't sound hot, but after an unexpected moment in our shared palapa, she starts screaming at me in a different way. What happens in paradise stays in paradise. That is, until Dakota shows up on my mountain with a proposition: be her wingman to help her regain her pre-divorce confidence. Suddenly, Dakota’s not just the person I love to fight with. She’s the woman I want everything with. 

Thoughts

Easy, light and funny read. I appreciated the touch on body positivity and accepting how you change as you get older. It was actually hard to read things that Dakota’s ex said to her about her body. But in the end she got the love and devotion she deserved from Calder. Fun journey to follow without being heavy.

A strong 4 stars for me!

This book is one of the most enjoyable and memorable books I’ve read so far this year. Blending humor with emotional depth, it delivers a compelling enemies-to-lovers romance that feels both authentic and refreshing. I felt an immediate connection to the main characters, Calder and Dakota. Their chemistry is palpable, and their individual journeys are equally captivating.

The author has done a remarkable job crafting characters with diverse personalities and backgrounds, particularly in terms of their family dynamics. It’s nearly impossible not to find at least one character to relate to, which adds to the emotional resonance of the story. Each relationship, whether romantic, familial, or platonic - is portrayed with sincerity, allowing them to feel raw, real, and deeply human.

Needless to say, this book had the perfect amount of humor, tension, and heartfelt moments. I found myself genuinely invested in the outcome of the main characters. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this book!

4.5 rounded up to 5.

I really enjoyed the banter between Calder and Dakota. While they didn’t really scream “enemies to lovers” the banter was good and the spice was good.

I also enjoyed the flashbacks of the other characters, and of course Everly made sure she was the star of the “show” (book).

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

I really loved this one, it was so fun to read!

Their banter and fighting was realistic and added to the tension, not to mention hilarious. I actually didn't hate the 3AB because it was realistic and made sense for the plot. I *LOVED* her post award self realization. IYKYK.

Enemies to lovers plus enemies with benefits? Body positivity and female self confidence? And a hot, tattooed cat daddy? This book basically has it all.

Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws is a fun, smart, romantic comedy that Amy Daws seems to specialize in - she's got this genre down. (that's a compliment!)

In Seven Year Itch, we get the grumpy hero forced to spend time with the woman who drives him crazy when they are at a destination wedding and end up sharing a room with only one bed.

When Dakota proposes that Calder help her get her groove back as her wingman while on the trip, he reluctantly helps her and while there, they start to get feelings for each other in this hilarious, spicy, romance.

Ms. Daws has a way of making the characters have fun with each other, be witty, and likeable - even when they're grumpy and reluctant to help.

I loved this book.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and the publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own.