I got this book not realized that while it is a stand alone, it is book two out of three that are themed on the Fletcher brothers, so I had to take a detour and read book one, Nine month Contract. I absolutley LOVE these brothers, the supporting characters, and everything else in these books. The banter between brothers and the main characters are amazing and I enjoyed every minute of reading this book! You will not be disaapointed!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for this copy in exchange for a review!

This book was wonderful! I loved the nine month contract and I was so happy to be able to read this book. The romance in this book was so good!

I thought this was a bit better than Nine Month Contract, maybe because it didn't deal with such a sticky issue. I love an enemies to lovers with great banter, though I expected the wedding trip to be more of the story. The Fletcher family is fun romance fodder, though maybe not as charming as they could be. I really want to fast forward a few years and read Everly's book!

5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Seven Year Itch
Author: Amy Daws

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin/Canary Street Press for this copy! I didn’t think it was possible to love this even more than the first book in the series, but I friggin did. Spicy mountain man? Check. Enemies to lovers? Check. Add in a tropical wedding, forced proximity, and an unexpected run-in at a spicy club, and you’ve got magic. Dakota and Calder have a rocky past, and when they end up sharing a room at his brother’s wedding in Mexico, things get complicated fast. Later, she shows up on his mountain asking him to be her wingman and help her regain her confidence… and chaos (and chemistry) ensues. I’m not lying, this book is hilarious. I was dying. I need more mountain men immediately. If you want a spicy, laugh-out-loud romcom with heart, you need to pick this up.

I've always loved a good small town romance, but throw in some tatted-up mountain men, and HOLY CROW - someone turn down the heat! I have found my new favorite niche in this genre!

Seven Year Itch is the second in the series, and while others say you can read each as a stand-alone, I did read Nine Month Contract (book #1) first (which started my love for the Fletcher brothers). I loved getting to know all of the characters from the beginning.

Here we have Calder and Dakota, enemies by all definitions, but looking to make some changes in each of their lives. And somehow they decided to use each other to accomplish just that.
Loved the spice and heat, loved the banter, and come on... who doesn't love a "cat dad" who takes his cat out for walks in a baby pack?? :)

Highly recommend and looking forward to book #3 and Luke's story!

*enemies to lovers
*mountain man
*cat daddy
*small town romance
*MMC falls first
*recently divorced FMC
*sex club exploration
*friends with benefits

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this advanced copy in return for my honest review.

Pub Date: 17 June 2025

I love this little mountain town.
This series is severely underrated. It has emotions. I has mountain men. It has humor. It has romance. What more could you want?
This book felt so different than book 1, but still fit the vibes of the series so well.
The audio was absolutely fantastic and I didn't want to stop listening. Will definitely be a go to audio recommendation from me!

This novel was absolutely charming—tropical wedding setting, cat‑dad hero, and that delicious enemies‑to‑lovers setup. The banter made me laugh, and the slow‑burn chemistry sailed into spicy waters. I loved how the emotionally guarded characters gradually open up. Some plot points felt a bit thin, but the emotional payoff landed beautifully—a satisfying balance of humor and depth . I’m giving it 4,5 ☆. cozy, steamy, and definitely worth the wait.

Seven Year Itch is book two in an interconnected standalone series, and while you could technically read it solo, I’d recommend starting with book one to avoid spoilers.

This one gave me:
• Divorcee FMC with black cat energy
• Grumpy, tattooed, cat-loving mountain man (Calder, the icon)
• One bed trope (we love to see it)
• Enemies to lovers with serious heat
• A sex club mishap
• A meddling family
• A proud cat named Milkshake

I did an immersive read with both the Kindle and the audiobook, and the duet narration was so well done — it really brought the banter and tension to life. It’s a quick, easy, laugh-out-loud rom-com with just the right amount of spice and heart. A little cheesy at times, but that’s part of the charm.

If you’re looking for a light summer read with flirty vibes, hilarious chaos, and some emotional depth tucked between the laughs, this one’s for you

I've read all of Amy Daws books so reading this was a no brainer! Of the two mountain men books currently out I defintely would say this one is my fave of the two! I just loved Dakota's energy and how she was written. She made me laugh and smile and get emotional too!

And those Fletcher brothers? 😍

This book was hilarious but also explored some serious undertones of self worth and standing up for what is best for oneself.

Dakota and Calder met several years ago and did not get on well. Seven years later their are now forced together during a wedding and the sparks just fly. But things are not quite simple, what starts off as an exploration of desire list soon becomes more. They do come together but that requires some unconformtable discussions and confrontations.

Well paced, humorous and sexy this book was worth my listening time.

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Loving this series and already wishing for book 3. Great characters with amazing chemistry and a story line that held my interest throughout. Thank you Netgalley!

"Seven Year Itch" by Amy Daws, the second book in the Mountain Men Matchmaker series, is a delightful journey into small-town romance that truly delivers. This enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity tale is packed with humor, witty banter, and a good dose of spice, making it a thoroughly enjoyable read.

The dynamic between Dakota, fresh from a divorce, and Calder, the rugged mountain man, is captivating from the start. Their history, stemming from a seven-year-old grudge, sets the stage for some fantastic tension and hilarious interactions. The way they are thrown together at a small-town wedding, leading to a friends-with-benefits arrangement that inevitably blossoms into something more, is executed with charm and genuine emotion.

What truly elevates this book to a 4-star read for me are the well-developed characters. Both Dakota and Calder feel real and relatable, and their individual journeys of self-worth and second chances are explored with sensitivity. The emotional depth woven into the humorous exchanges made their evolving relationship feel authentic and earned. I particularly enjoyed the sharp, engaging dialogue that kept the pages turning.

While the plot might follow some familiar romance tropes, Amy Daws infuses it with enough originality and heart to keep it fresh and engaging. It's a book that makes you laugh, swoon, and genuinely root for the characters to find their happy ending. If you're looking for a fun, heartfelt, and steamy small-town romance, "Seven Year Itch" is definitely one to pick up.

I missed this world so much! I loved diving back into this world with the "brothers on the mountain"! It was so funny I had to contain myself when I was reading this out in public.

I just can't love these characters more. And I've never read anything by Amy Daws that I haven't loved. She writes some of the best banter and spicy times.
I wouldn't say this is necessarily enemies to lovers, rather annoyed by each other. :) They are forced to cross paths as their best friend/brother are married.
If you like enemies with benefits and a sex bucket list, this is the story for you.
It just full of laughs and emotions. A man who loves his cat. And a girl who loves her T-shirt shop.
This audio book is what all audiobooks should strive to be. Duet style with legendary narrators.

Unfortunately, this just wasn't the book for me. I had a hard time connecting with the characters and the writing, and the romance wasn't romancing. That doesn't mean I think it's a bad book, though. I'll definitely be able to recommend this book to people at the library!

Oh, who’s ready to go to fletcher mountain! Definitely a frenemies to lovers trope. Spice is 4/5! It was an enjoyable read. Cannot wait to read other Amy Daws books. Received ARC from Net Galley. Thank you.

This was my second Amy Daws book and I'm ready to read more. This was the perfect second installment in the Mountain Men series. Cat Daddy Calder gave me everything I was hoping for and more in this book. Dakota was the perfect match for him. Everly is a true genius for this coupling! And finding out what really happened between the two of them all those years ago just made their history even richer. Not to mention the spice was definitely spicing!!

Calder and Dakota definitely kept me laughing crying and swooning through this whole book. Amy definitely didn’t disappoint with this mountain man. Calder is a cat daddy through and through and while he didn’t intend to be anything but a bachelor Dakota the sworn enemy who is best friends with his sister in law results in steamy sex cat daddy antic and Amy Daws comedy you don’t want to miss. This is beyond a 5 star read. Fletcher Mountain for the win. Also Everly is the best!!!!

I’ve been waiting for more Fletcher brothers and this doesn’t disappoint. Calder, father to his spoiled cat Milkshake, is the latest victim of niece Everly’s matchmaking. She chooses mom Cozy’s best friend, Dakota, who is still reeling from her recent divorce. Calder and Dakota have been enemies for years, but when forced into close proximity, realize there are some sparks.

They embark on an enemies with benefits relationship to help Dakota get her groove back. While you can read this as a stand-alone, I recommend you read Max and Wyatt’s stories first because you will enjoy this book even more.

Great story, great romance, and I can’t wait for the next! Thanks to the publisher for a review copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

*4 Stars*

Another great instalment in this series from Amy Daws. I enjoy reading about these brothers and their family on the mountain, and seeing them find their people. Calder and Dakota have always had an interesting connection, for lack of a better word. The way they always snipe at each other always made me wonder what more could be there. I enjoyed getting to know Calder and see his soft side and Dakota is a really cool chick and seeing Calder help her find herself again was great. I enjoyed this book and loved how everything turned out. Would recommend.