Seven Year Itch, book two of the Mountain Men Matchmaker series, delivers the HEAT!
Book one, Nine Month Contract, gives us a taste of “Rottweiler” Calder and “Black Cat” Dakota’s tumultuous past as supporting characters while Seven Year Itch takes you on a wild ride as you learn the true meaning of “enemies with benefits”. Amy Daws jumps RIGHT into things as readers get a taste of Calder and his hobbies!

If you’ve had the pleasure of reading Amy Daw’s work, you’ll know this novel is filled with spice, humor (the chapter titles included), and whole lot of heart. I absolutely lived for the wicked banter between Calder and Dakota. The brotherly moments between the Fletcher brothers were so satisfying, cannot wait for the next installment in the series. There was such a pleasant balance between the playful jabs and heart-melting moments; Calder and Dakota were able to drop their “people pleasing” habits and thrive with their newfound confidence.

The chapters where the rest of the Fletcher crew made appearances, Trista, Wyatt, Everyly, even mama Johanna, put such a smile on my face. If this was your first introduction to this wild, loving family, then you must reverse gears and check out Nine Month Contract!

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Thank you Amy Daws, HTP, HTP Hive, Mira, for the opportunity to read and review Seven Year Itch.
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Copy received as an ARC via Netgalley for an honest review.

Another great book by Amy Davis! Nine Month Contract was such a great read last year, so I was excited to read more about the Fletcher brothers. Calder's story did not disappoint and Dakota was a great MFC.

The banter between the cat-daddy and divorcee, was phenomenal and their enemies-to-lovers story made for a very enjoyable read.

The only thing that really frustrated me in this book was the miscommunication / third act break up... it made me so frustrated with the characters.

That being said, this was a great and fun read that I would definitely recommend and I cant wait to return to Fletcher Mountain for Luke's story!

I absolutely loved this hilarious, heartfelt enemies-to-lovers romance! From start to finish, Calder and Dakota's story was everything I want to read. It has amazing characters, witty banter, awkward and hilarious situations, and a sweet and sizzling storyline full of heart! Dakota is Calder's sister-in-law’s best friend, and the woman who has hated him for seven years. Now she is divorced and they are stuck together at his brother's destination wedding. They find a truce that leads to secrets being exposed. Now they are home and Dakota needs Calder to help her find the confidence she lost while being married to her terrible ex. Calder never sleeps with the same woman twice, but he has always been attracted to Dakota so he agrees. As they get to know each other, they discover that they are not so different, both healing from a life trauma. As they help each other learn to forgive and trust again, their hearts become involved. What happens when their agreement ends? Will they be strong enough to fight for each other? I fell head over heels in love with Calder and Dakota. Calder is so thoughtful, sweet, protective, and deliciously dirty, he made me swoon the way he made Dakota feel empowered and beautiful. I loved Dakota's strength and new found confidence, and how she really saw Calder as more than the rugged, hot mountain man, helping him realize his passion. Their connection felt genuine, their fast-paced snarky banter was their foreplay to their sizzling hot chemistry. I also loved catching up with all their meddling, loving family as well.
I really love this series and I can't wait to see what the Mountain Men Matchmaker is up to next!

One word to describe this book? Fun! Seriously.. the banter between these two had me cracking up. This was a great enemies to lovers. You know when two people bicker so much that can only mean they’re obsessed with one another? That’s this book.

Oh, and did I mention Calder is a cat daddy? Like genuinely obsessed with his cat. I laughed so hard at his brother calling him a “cat f***er” because of how much he loves her. What a sight I’d kill to see - a tattooed mountain man wearing a flannel with a pussy strapped into a carrier on his chest.

Dakota is freshly divorced from a real certifiable douche bag. And yeah, she comes across as slightly insane, but honestly so is Calder. I think they’re so crazy because the sexual tension between the two is off the charts they don’t know what to do with themselves. She is looking to explore all her kinks and ever a glutton for punishment, Calder decides he’s going to help her because you know - you gotta keep your enemies close, or whatever helps him sleep at night. But Calder finds a kink he wasn’t expecting… and that kink is none other than Dakota.

TYSM to The Hive for this arc in exchange for my honest review! This was my first book by this author & I can’t wait to read the other ones in this series!

WOW! I started to get a little nervous about how I was going to be able to review this because man was it SPICY! I often feel like books with this level of spice are lacking in story line, character development etc... but not this one! Seven Year Itch follows two main characters - Dakota, recently divorced and still healing and looking to regain her confidence and Calder, the man who has never been taken seriously, always a playboy, and still missing his recently deceased father. These two have known each other for years, but have always HATED each other...yes, this is your classic enemies to lovers tale and it does not disappoint. It is filled with heart, and tons of laugh out loud moments and don't forget tons of SPICE! This was a super easy read for me. I didn't realize it was the second in a series and now I can't wait to read the first! My only 'complaint' if you can call it that, is that I wish somehow the FMC could have gotten revenge/gotten out of having to pay anything in her divorce, but that is probably me just feeling connected to the FMC and wishing for her to have at least a little bit of justice after have been married to such a scum bag LOL. Also, while my husband did not read this book, he got a few good laughs when I had to ask him what a few terms meant. He was very intrigued by what I was reading to say the least!

Thank you to NetGalley, Canary Street Press and Amy Daws for providing this ARC with my honest review above.

I tried to read this one because it sounded intriguing, but the sex club threw me for a loop. A poop fetish - you're joking, right? Why is this popular?

First time reading a book from this author and now I need to read her past work! I loved this book such a fun quick read

I dont like Cats very much and I especially do not like men calling themselves a Cat daddy. It gave me the ick right away. I liked the previous book and the couple in it so I though I would give this one a try as well but I just could not get myself to enjoy it. But I did finish it, I skimmed alot of it. It was not bad but the couple just did not do it for me. Even though they are both grown adults, they did not seem to act like it at all. The writing was the books saving grace, it was actually quite delightful and I liked the descriptions of the setting.

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This was such a beautifully written, emotionally honest story that completely drew me in. The writing is effortless and intimate, capturing the quiet, aching moments of doubt that can sneak into even the most “picture-perfect” relationships. It’s not a dramatic or over-the-top read—it’s real, raw, and quietly powerful.

What stood out most to me was the way the story explored identity and self-reflection within a long-term relationship. It shows how easy it is to lose yourself in routine, and how hard—but necessary—it can be to ask the big questions: Is this the life I wanted? Am I still me?

The pacing was perfect, the emotional moments felt authentic, and the ending left me hopeful and deeply satisfied. A wonderful, thought-provoking book I’d recommend to anyone who enjoys character-driven fiction about love, self-discovery, and the messiness in between.

What an amazing book! Another winner from Amy Daws! I loved Seven Year Itch! It’s out in a few weeks! Pick this one up!

ARC Review: Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws
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Seven Year Itch was everything I hoped for and more! Dakota and Calder are total spitfires with undeniable chemistry, and I couldn’t help but root for them every step of the way. Their banter, tension, and emotional depth made for a romance that was both fiery and heartfelt.

I’ve always loved the dynamic of the Fletcher family, and this book really leaned into that. Watching how the passing of their father impacts each brother adds a powerful emotional layer to the stories. And let’s talk about the real MVP: their meddling niece! Her clever matchmaking antics brought just the right touch of humor and heart.

This series continues to be a favorite, and Seven Year Itch was a standout installment. I’m already counting down the days until we get Luke’s book—bring it on

This book wasn’t my jam.

I had high hopes for this one since Calder is a cat dog. I gave the book an extra star for that. However, between the dysfunctional main characters, lack of a good plot, and overall distaste for some of the language and scenarios in the novel, I can’t say I was a fan.

A lot of this was gross. These people talk about a lot of sexual things in front of kids. The s3x club was a bit much. Yeah, this just wasn’t for me.

*_An ARC was received in exchange for an honest review.

This is my second Amy Daws book and it won't be my last. Her writing is so fun while still touching on the struggles of being human. Following along while the main characters overcome their fears and insecurities was so satisfying. Enemys to lovers in a contemporary romance usually feels fake or forced but it worked so well in this book. I do wish the book was a little longer since the end did feel a little rushed but I also just enjoyed it and didn't want it to end.
And fuck her ex husband.

spoiler free: I was so excited to receive the ARC of Seven Year Itch and it did not disappoint. Amy Daws truly knows how to write a mountain man, rugged, swoony, and totally unforgettable. This was the perfect enemies to lovers story with just the right mix of spice and banter to keep me hooked from start to finish. If you haven't started her series yet, you're seriously missing out. I can't wait to see what she gives us next!

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Tropes:
❤️Enemies to Lovers
❤️Enemies with Benefits
❤️Small Town
❤️Mountain Man
❤️Meddling Family

This was such a fun read! I enjoyed The 9 Month Contract so much I was so excited to get more of the Fletcher Brother's! The Seven Year Itch has all the good stuff—tropical wedding chaos, enemies-to-lovers tension, and hilarious banter that had me laughing out loud at times. Dakota and Calder were so cute together, and I loved watching their dynamic shift from rivals to something much more.

What I absolutely loved was the banter between Dakota and Calder. Their chemistry is off-the-charts and their bickering back and forth had me laughing out loud more than once. The flirty, sarcastic tone made their connection feel both fun and real. The spice was definitely spicing in this book!🌶️🥵

That said, the miscommunication got a little old. I just wanted them to talk already and stop second-guessing everything!The constant need for reassurance and backtracking in their communication got a bit frustrating. I was screaming multiple times just talk to each other!!!!

Still, it was super entertaining, and Calder totally won me over (cat obsession and all). This is definitely the perfect summer time read! Big thanks to the author and publisher for the ARC!

Oh my!! Looking for your next laugh out loud book look no further!! I am never disappointed with a book by this author and this one was no exception! If you are an audio lover you MUST listen to this one! The narrators were amazing! They brought so much life to these characters! This one played out like a movie in my mind! I was hooked immediately and didn’t want to put it down! This is one of those reads that you don’t want to end and when it does your sad that your time with these characters are over! If you like your romances spicy you will be in for a treat!! If you’re a lover to enemies to lovers…heck even if you’re not mark this one down as a must read!!

Received an arc and alc for a honest review.

Enemies to lovers, small town romance for the win. I just love a meddling family and 17 year old Everly is the best of the best, she’s just adorable trying to fix up her uncles, and cat daddy Calder was an easy target. Sworn off relationships and using dating sites for hook ups, the last thing he wants is any sort of relationship with his long time enemy Dakota. But an enemies with benefits scenario might just be what they both need. Dakota!! I love her. She says what she thinks and she means what she says, she follows through on her decisions and does not back down, even when she feels cornered. She’s brilliant. Exactly what Calder needs in his life, not that he realises that. A super fun, super sexy and super entertaining read, I couldn’t get enough of Dakota and Calder. I just love these Mountain Men. Bring on book 3. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

This book had me cackling from page one. I thought I liked Wyatt and Trista, but Calder and Dakota are straight up enemies to lovers goals. This spice is perfectly done and the progression of the story line is absolutely perfect.

Both of our main characters struggle with how they see themselves and what they think they deserve. It's really sweet to see them fall for each other and support each other.

I dunno how Luke's story will top Calder's but I can't wait to see what's next for the Fletcher Mountain Men.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Publishing and Amy Daws for sending me an ARC of this ebook.

😍 Calder, the grumpy mountain man obsessed with Milkshake (hello #catdaddy), had me laughing and swooning. His heart is sooo gooey & I love it! Dakota? Total hellcat 😜! I love how she’s reclaiming her life after her awful ex and her journey to find herself again is freaking awesome. She’s a total BA bossbabe💪🏻

The banter between these two is freaking awesome, the forced proximity and PowerPoint just adds to the fun. Plus, a cat daddy, a sex club, and a Everly?

So much entertainment packed into one story!
If you're looking for a mix of humor, love, and a bit of personal growth, definitely give this one a read! 💖

#BookRecommendations #SevenYearItch #AmyDaws #RomCom #hismilkshakebringsallthegirlstottemountain

Seven Year Itch is the next hilarious romcom from Amy Daws. With antagonists to lovers banter for days, along with the ruggedly handsome Fletcher brothers, this lighthearted romance is the perfect escape.

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Calder Fletcher has always butted heads with his sister-in-law’s bestie Dakota. Now that Dakota is divorced, though, the two are forced together on a Mexican vacation to celebrate Calder’s brother’s wedding. Everyone else is paired off, and their constant bickering finally leads them to acknowledge the tension between them. Can Calder be the man to help Dakota find her missing confidence? And is there more to their feelings than simply annoyance?

I always have a good time when an antagonists to lovers story is filled with great banter. Whether Calder and Dakota are forced to share a room, or work together to get through their “enemies to lovers” PowerPoint tasks, their sizzling chemistry fills every scene. Their interactions with the rest of the Fletcher clan are fun too. And, it’s a blast to watch cat daddy Calder try to hide his sweet center.

I went back and forth between the ebook and the outstanding audiobook for this one. Erin Mallon and Teddy Hamilton get to flex their comedic talents, and they are the ideal narrators for this series. They somehow manage to make both the quips and more emotional dialogue resonate, and Dakota and Calder come to life through their voices.

Seven Year Itch has all the steamy romcom goodness you expect from Amy Daws. With tons of banter and quips to go with the characters’ chemistry and heat, it’s a fantastic, fun escape.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.