This book was everything! Enemies to lovers, he takes care of her when she’s sick, forced proximity, there’s only one bed!! Not to mention a tattooed, bearded, flannel wearing mountain man. I was hooked and intrigued in every way possible! I loved everything about this book and of course the ever coveted HEA was an absolute chefs kiss!

This was a cute fun book. I appreciated the focus on confidence and overcoming body issues - however I didn’t feel like the growth was really shown on page, Dakota just seemed to gain confidence out of no where. Similarly, Calder’s growth in defying others expectations seemed pretty sudden.

I didn’t love the banter - it seemed forced and sometimes pretty mean. I don’t think I’m a fan of the rugged mountain man/cowboy caricature especially when he is a player and talks dirty, it always rubs me the wrong way - but I could see how others would enjoy it.

Another great addition to the Mountain Men series. I love that it started where the last book left off. Dakota and Calder had such good chemistry the whole time. Enemies to lovers with funny little bit throughout and the same loving "I would do anything for you" family as a supportive backbone. It is a smutty romance but also talks about womens empowerment, discovering yourself through divorce, the patriarchy, and how society values women more when they're young, skinny, and pretty. These were topic that personally hit close but I know they will with others. I can't wait to read the next book in November.

This novel follows recently divorced, Dakota, and the middle brother in the series, Calder Fletcher. Dakota and Calder don't get along due to an incident that happened over 7 years ago when Calder was helping Dakota build her dream home. The novel starts out as the whole family and friends head to Mexico for the wedding of Wyatt and Trista (from the first novel), and due to a meddling niece, Dakota and Calder end up sharing a room. After some heated moments on the trip, the two decide to sleep together as what happens in Mexico stays in Mexico. However, once they come back to their small-town in Colorado, the two decide to become friends with benefits. What happens when enemies start to turn into lovers?

I liked this book better than the first one. There was definitely less cringey descriptions - except for the part about referring to Calder's cat as a pussy. Stay away from things like that and you would have a pretty great book. I really enjoyed that this book was about self worth and confidence - the development of Dakota's character from how she was feeling about herself and life with her ex husband to the growth she showed through her journey was excellent - everyone has insecurities. The story has a little enemies to lovers vibe going on with how Calder and Dakota can't stand each other and throw barbs at each other every chance they get. I kind of wish they would have gone to the sex club a bit more. Also the covers are so cute - I really like the artist who did the covers!

For me this book was a 3.5-4 stars. My only tip is to continue working on dialogue as some of it is incredibly cringey as stated above, but at least this time nothing was compared to a baby's foreskin lol

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing and Canary Street Press for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I really really wanted to love this book. I love the first in the series, Nine Month Contract. One of the best and funniest books I've read so far this year, so I was super excited for this one. Unfortunately it just didn't live up to my hopes.

The vibes were off between Calder and Dakota from the start. The miscommunication was over the top and I felt like Dakota was just plain mean. I kept hoping things would turn around, but nothing really changed until the end and then it felt forced. I thought Calder deserved more from Dakota.

That being said, there were still parts I enjoyed and if my expectations weren't so high from the first book I probably would have enjoyed this more. Hoping for more of a connection with Luke & Addison's story in book 3.

3.75 is my final rating rounded up to 4!

I absolutely love the fletcher brothers and am so excited to delve into Calders world

This enemies to lovers is so hard to put down! I found myself not getting enough every time i picked up this book

The only thing that kept from 5 stars is the character development. It was SO GOOD but around 75% its like they took a step back and it became really frustrating that Dakota had the thoughts she did

I LOVED Nine Month Contract so I was excited about this book! The main characters are so cute, easy to read, and relatable. The banter was so good. I can’t wait for the next one in the series!

I picked up blindsided a couple years ago via a social media, and was an immediate fan. I then proceeded to make my way through Amy's entire backlist over the course of a few weeks. The first book in the mountain men matchmaker series was, um, interesting, shall we say. It felt like it was missing some of the depth and instead played more into the humor but not necessarily in a good way. That being said I still quickly pre ordered this one because daws is an auto buy author and I couldn't wait to dive into. And this one again tries to play more into the humor with Dakota and Calder's enemies to lovers story.

The enemies loathing of each other was a bit too much for me, the spice didn't really feel steamy, and there were some pretty heavy issues that were glossed over or had rushed/lacked significant resolution.

I also loved the cameos from past books, getting to see what past couples are up to! but I think I keep hoping for the level of depth and heart in the Harris Brothers series to be in this one too and it didn't quite check all my boxes in that regard. That aside though, I cannot wake for Luke and Addison's story and I will be running to pre-order that ASAP.




Thank you Netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Canary Street Press for the ARC in exchange for my review!

Tropes:
*enemies to lovers
*forced proximity/ one bed
*enemies with benefits
*curvy FMC

I am loving this Mountain Man series! This is the second book in the series, but the third Fletcher brother if you are keeping count. We originally meet Dakota in Last On The List (Max Fletcher's story), so it is definitely worth a read for more backstory on her, but you won't be lost if you haven't read it yet. I loved Wyatt Fletcher in Nine Month Contract, the first in the Mountain Men series, and Calder's story was just as good. The banter between Calder and Dakota was a little bit hatred mixed with a heat that turned that tension straight into flirting. The more time they spent together, the more those conversations became what they, and I, looked forward to. They may have known each other for years before, but they never really understood each other until now and I loved watching those slow realizations for each of them. Dakota and Calder have both had a hard time the last several years that have changed them both and made them different people than they were when they originally met and worked together on her house renovation. But now, they see each other in a different light and that sexual tension starts to look less and less like something they want to avoid and more and more like something they don't want to stop. And of course, none of this story would be possible without my favorite meddler, Everly, whose story I cannot wait to get my hands on! I loved this book and these characters so much! This Mountain Men series is shaping up to be Amy Daws' best series yet!! Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the chance to read this ARC!

When your not feeling well this was a great story to read. It held my attention throughout and entertained me from beginning to end. It was honestly a great story of second chances, of the thin line between love and hate. As always Amy manages to entertain me with her characters and the witty banter that goes on between the characters.

Amy has done it again with her words and I cannot wait to see what she brings us next!

Absolutely positively loved this book. I think cat daddy’s are a new kink hahaha! No for real I laughed out loud so many times and also teared up. The banter is definitely top notch. I cannot wait for book three. I need to know what Everly has up her sleeve next. lol

Move aside country men.. mountain men are HERE.

Bearded, tatted, cat-lovin' Calder isn't interested in more than just hookups. Feelings just get in the way.. however.. his niece Everly has different thoughts and knows exactly who Calder should be with.

Enter scene: Dakota. Freshly divorced she just wants to start feeling like her old self again and that does NOT involve become friendly with Calder Fletcher, the man who RUINED her house reno 7 years ago.

Everly's master plan for these two involves some editing of dating apps, forcing them to share a resort room because the other one was damaged (it wasn't), and even getting the rest of the family onboard to help Calder & Dakota *see the light*.

If you're looking for a contemporary romance that has meddling families, small town romance, found family, and enemies (or is just denial) to lovers, then this is perfect for you! Second in the Moutain Men Matchmaker, but I read it as a stand alone just fine (however I WILL be going back to read Wyatt's story now)

Thank you to NetGalley & Harlequin Trade Publishing (Canary Street Press) for the ARC of this book!

I had so much fun with this. I listened along to the audiobook as I read and I feel like that made the experience even better.

The banter was the star of the show. It had me on the freaking floor it was so funny. The dialogue is where the audio really shined through because the narrators did such a fantastic job just portraying the absolute sass from these characters.

I really liked the plot. I mean I'm always down for a spicy checklist 😌. But the back and forth between enemies and lovers was 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻. They just couldn't decide what they were for the longest time but it never got to be too much. It felt right with the story and like their relationship was naturally progressing that way.

Those spicy scenes?? With the audio??? Yes freaking please.

Seven Year Itch is book 2 in the Mountain Men Matchmaker series and it's Calder and Dakota's story. It was a steamy enemies to lovers, small town romance about self worth and confidence. The story was also hilarious and I was laughing out loud many times.

I'm really loving the Fletcher brothers and Calder was no exception. I loved him. His story was a bit emotional and I felt for him.
His arguments with Dakota were intense, yet inspite of the back and forth dynamics they did support each other, and pushed each other out of their comfort zone.

Unfortunately I didn't like Dakota. She was rude and I really disliked how she spoke to Calder at time, so that messed with the story for me. I also could have done without the third act breakup. However it didn't drag on and was quickly resolved.

The Fletcher family member were all a riot yet really supportive and I loved the family vibes and chaos they brought to the story. This was an enjoyable read and I would definitely recommend it to romance lovers.

3.5/ 5 ⭐️

Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws is a laugh-out-loud rom-com full of tension, tropical heat, and second-chance sparks. If you’re a fan of the enemies-to-lovers trope with a healthy dose of banter and slow-burn chemistry, this one’s for you.

Dakota and Calder haven’t spoken in seven years—not since a falling out that left them both hurt and stubborn. Now they’re thrown back together at a destination wedding in Mexico (he’s the groom’s brother, she’s the longtime family friend), and of course... they’re rooming together. What starts as bickering quickly turns into a no-strings-attached, enemies-with-benefits situation—complete with steamy moments, tension, and a journey toward something more.

The side characters are delightfully quirky, and the vacation setting makes it the perfect poolside or beach read. My only critique is that both main characters occasionally felt a bit immature for their age, but overall, this was a fun and satisfying romance.

Recommended for fans of Tessa Bailey, Hannah Grace, and spicy rom-coms with heart!

📚 Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC of the ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Another great book by Amy daws. Always enjoyable to read and laugh at out loud. Love the characters and storyline.

The banter between Calder & Dakota kept me laughing and so hooked on this book! This “enemies to friends with benefits to lovers” was the perfect follow up to the first book in the mountain men matchmaker series!

Thank you NetGalley for sending me the ARC of Seven Year Itch!

𝙰𝚜 𝚒𝚝 𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚜 𝚘𝚞𝚝, 𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚒𝚜 𝚖𝚢 𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚔.

🧜🏼‍♀️🧜🏼‍♀️🧜🏼‍♀️🧜🏼‍♀️🧜🏼‍♀️ (5/5)
🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)

𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚐𝚎𝚝:
•mountain man
•enemies to lovers
•one bed
•brothers series
•small town
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If you love a good enemies to lovers filled with the best banter then look no further!!Calder + Dakota had me laughing so hard. 🤭

Calder has become the cat daddy of the brothers and is ready to settle down and start his own family.

Dakota is coming off another bad marriage and is trying to find her spark again. Little does she know it’ll come at the hands of a tall, tattooed, bearded, neanderthal, but like an onion who has layers!

𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞 Amy + NetGalley for allowing me the early listening opportunity!💚

This was such a quick read and works as a stand alone story. The spice was good and the characters kept me laughing. Such a great pool/beach read!

Amy Daws does it again with another hilarious telling of another Fletcher Brother falling hard for his woman. I was laughing from the very beginning of this story when Calder realizes someone took over all of his dating profiles and was trying to help him find an emotional connection instead of a quick hookup. Amy Daws creates such great hilarious moments in her books that always leave me laughing out loud and with a giant smile on my face.

I loved that Cat Daddy and his mountain man ways was the focus of book 2. He made me laugh with his ridiculous behavior. And the more you get to know Calder, the more you realize there is so much more than what he shares with those around him. He was hiding a lot more pain than his brothers knew and kept going with the flow, thinking it was easier. So, reading about him getting his happy ending was one of my favorite moments.

And Dakota I just adored. I loved that she was rebuilding her confidence after she realized she had married a man who kept trying to tear her done. I loved that she was embracing herself in her thirties and realizing she was still confident but in a different capacity.

And the chemistry between these two was fantastic. It builds in the best way, and you can't help but cheer for them to finally figure it out. This story is another top story from Amy with laugh out moments you'll enjoy. And Calder carries his cat around in a baby carrier, what more could you want?