This was a good performance but the story fell extremely flat for me. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for gifting me this advanced listeners copy.

4/5 ⭐️
2.5/5 🌶️
4/5 🎙️

I really liked this audiobook, and I think it’s an excellent example of a book that I liked more BECAUSE I listened to the audiobook. Both narrators did an excellent job and its duet style. There’s a couple things about this book that have me not liking it as much as the first one. In the first book, both main characters are deeply flawed but still very charming. These main characters just seem a bit less likable which I don’t usually have a problem with because it adds a sense of realism, but they just fight constantly with one another and with themselves too. The main conflict seemed to be that they both needed therapy. Also, miscommunication. Fun.

At any rate, I liked getting more backstory on the family. These two seem a biiiit toxic, but I do think I will enjoy this series. The world building has been good. All of the characters seem very multidimensional which is refreshing. I enjoy that the author is very body positive, but I wish the cast was a bit more diverse.

I read the e-book but love audiobooks too. The narrators were amazing, perfect for Calder and Dakota. The banter is excellent!

This was a fun and easy read with a good mix of humor, romance, and steam. The enemies-to-lovers dynamic between Dakota and Calder kept things interesting, and their banter was one of the best parts of the book. They’ve got a messy past, but watching them reconnect and slowly warm up to each other was really enjoyable.

The tropical wedding setting added a nice vacation feel, and the forced proximity brought some great moments between them. There were a few cringy parts in the spicy scenes, but overall, it was playful and lighthearted.

This book touches on second chances, family drama, finding confidence after a breakup, and learning to let go of the past. It’s not super deep, but it’s a solid romance with some laugh-out-loud moments and a sweet ending. I had a good time reading it and would check out more from this author.

ALC

🌶️🌶️.5

Thank you Amy Daws, NetGalley, and Harlequin Audio for the audiobook!

I LOVED this story. This was my first Amy Daws book and I’m sold on everything else she writes. The story starts with Calder and Dakota getting stuck together during his brother’s destination wedding, but turns into enemies with benefits and spicy lessons, to true love.

Teddy Hamilton was an excellent Calder! His voice is just sublime. Erin Mallon probably wasn’t the best choice for Dakota, but it didn’t take away from the story. The two of them gave me some serious laugh out loud moments. The scene in the bar, about the apples? 🤣🤣🤣

I can’t wait for book 3, Luke’s story. And I’ll definitely go back and read book 1 in the mean time.

Omg, what a great read! I am loving this series thus far and I can’t wait until the next book comes out! Uncle Calder was the laid back, hard to catch brother but Dakota definitely got him to bow down for her! From rivals to lovers, this troupe was such a delight to read and see how their love story unfolds. I loved how Calder respected her looks, likes, and needs. Love this book, 5 stars across the board!

This audio was so good! I could not stop listening. The narrators did such a fantastic job at bringing Calder and Dakota to life. I love Dakota’s energy. She is unabashedly herself yet still has some insecurities especially when it comes to her self confidence and failed marriage. Even though they are constantly at each others throats, Calder still manages to build her up and bring out a whole new side of her confidence. It’s beautiful. Dakota does the same for Calder. She sees a whole different side of him and believes in him when he doesn’t even believe in himself. I loved how they made each other better both professionally and personally. Their chemistry bleeds through the earbuds. Their banter is top notch and had me laughing out loud several times. Calder is an interesting character. I mean- gruff, playboy mountain man who walks his beloved cat in a harness!?! Say less!!! Every second of this audio book was amazing and I can’t wait for Luke’s story next!!

This book had me at “tattooed mountain man cat daddy”. Having a divorcee female main character who’s approaching 40, not looking for love but finally getting a second chance at a happily ever after was so refreshing. The banter was off the charts, especially with the enemies to lovers vibe. The audiobook was absolutely 5 stars, Teddy Hamilton hits it out of the park every single time.

This rating does not affect the actual work of the author. It reflects my experience with NetGalley and the publisher. I unfortunately didn’t get a chance to listen to the audio of this book. NetGalley sent me the audiobook the same day it archived. So I unfortunately didn’t get to hear it first hand. I emailed NetGalley and their options were to buy the book or not rate it and ding myself. I emailed the publisher as well. I have not heard back. And so I am leaving this “review” for you all to see.

After reading the physical book, I gave the audio a listen. Narrators were fantastic and it definitely added to the reading experience. Would highly recommend!

Seven Year Itch is part of Amy Daws’ Mountain Men Matchmaker series. This novel focuses on Calder Fletcher, youngest Fletcher brother and notorious partier. While he puts in a hard day’s work in his family construction company, he puts as much or more into his partying. Known for a series of one night stands, however will he find a plus one to attend his brother Wyatt’s destination wedding?

Dakota Schaefer has been a thorn in Calder’s side, and vice versa, as long as they have been acquainted. Best friend of his brother Max’s wife Cozy, Dakota has been around the family for awhile. In fact, Calder had done some remodeling work for Dakota, which was a battle every step of the way.

Now, at a remote Mexican villa, Calder finds himself sharing a room with one of his least favorite people. But what if the two of them could come together on a shared idea? And what if they could spend some time together? Then, what if they united against a common problem?

This is an interesting story which shares humor and well drawn characters as the reader unravels the plot. While not a story for those seeking behind the door romance, it is a good story and I do recommend it for those more adventurous readers.

Who doesn’t love the small-town rustic mountain vibe? The Seven Year Itch was fun and entertaining. This enemies to lovers story was complete with witty banter, rich chemistry and a load of spice. The character development was very well done, pushing both characters outside of their comfort zone.

For non-spice readers, this book might be a bit too much for you. Of course, you can always skip over those parts and enjoy the rest of the story.

Thank you so much to Harlequin Audio for the audio version of this book. As always, Teddy Hamilton and Erin Mallon did a wonderful job with the characters and bringing the story to life!

Thanks to @harlequinbooks for the ALC!
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Let’s be honest, Teddy Hamilton could narrate a grocery list and I’d still swoon. Add Erin Mallon’s fiery delivery and the slow-burn enemies-to-lovers vibes of this story, and you’ve got an audiobook that had me giggling, blushing, and full-on grinning like a fool.
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Seven Year Itch gives us the loudmouthed, cat-loving, tattooed mountain man of our dreams and the fiery, no-nonsense bestie who’s ready to reclaim her sexy.
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Forced proximity? ✔️
Tropical shenanigans? ✔️
Enemies with benefits? ✔️✔️✔️
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Dakota and Cole’s banter is perfection and their chemistry is off the charts.
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If you love your romance hot, hilarious, and full of heart with a side of dating app disasters and reluctant room sharing, grab your earbuds!

I always look forward to a new book from Amy Daws, love the Mountain Men Matchmaker series here, the characters are so loveable and fun, wacky in their own way that just makes me love them even more. Calder and Dakota was teased to us in Last on the List... I was like uhu there's something going one between those two... so I'm delighted to read their story now...
The book has everything you expect from an Amy Daws book, and then some... she's gone to more kinky site for sure with some of the stuff they come up with but I'm here for it and I will keep reading her books.
Love the banter and chemestry between those two... the forced proximity it all start out with is right up my alley and I love it (yeah I know they start it all by a chance meeting at a sex club but the family wedding vacation trip is where the sparks started to fly.)
I can't wait to read the next book in this series

BTW I LOVE the audio book, that is just sublime and I could listen to Teddy Hamilton read the phone book and I'd find it interesting. Great pick of narrator for these books.

🔥 Seven Year Itch is Book 2 in the Mountain Men Matchmaker series — and it’s bringing the heat (and the chaos)!

Technically a standalone, but trust me: you’ll want to read Book 1 first to avoid the spoilers and fully enjoy the ride.

Grumpy mountain man Calder needs a no-strings date to his brother’s tropical wedding. The last person he expects to room with? His sworn nemesis, Dakota—aka his sister-in-law’s fiery best friend.

🌴 One heated moment turns enemies to something much steamier…and let’s just say, what happened in paradise did not stay there.

✨ Everly’s back to her matchmaking ways, now scheming for all her uncles—and these mountain men bring banter, laughs, and serious spice.

🎧 Narrated by Teddy Hamilton & Erin Mallon — an absolute duet dream!

Loved it! Can’t wait for the next book to come out. Teddy and Erin killed rocked it. Only suggestion is maybe different narrators for the different couples to give them their own personalities and differences.

I will say, I was a little disappointed I was approved for this ON THE DAY it was archived. I did purchase the audiobook so I could review this title fairly, but I don't always download my books immediately when I am approved and this archived within hours of approval. That being said here is my review:

This was a silly, goofy, sexy time. I loved the back and forth between the main characters, enemies with benefits is the best trope. I always love adult characters, even though Calder was the definition of Manchild. Mountain men and real-sized women what's not to love? The body rep here was great. We all know what it's like to not be our 20 year old self any more, and we LOVE a man who still thinks we're hot AF. We've also got forced proximity, sex club meet-ups, and cat daddy tropes. I will say this felt a bit long to me, but the laughs kept me engaged.

I thought both audiobook narrators did a good job. I liked the MMC narrator a bit more than the FMC narrator, she didn't feel quite as snarky and mean as she could have. The MMC did a great job of portraying the dumb (but not really) manchild.

Teddy Hamilton and Erin Mallon never miss! This book was HILARIOUS, first of all. It takes a lot for me to laugh out loud but this one had me lol’ing often. It’s super funny, spicy, sweet and heartfelt. It’s a complicated relationship which feels more real. We’ve all been Dakota so I enjoyed watching her go through her stuff and coming out on top. I love all Amy’s books and this one is no exception. Definitely listen!

I loved Calder & Dakota’s story just as much as I loved Trista & Wyatt’s.

Unique in its own way, Dakota is newly divorced & just trying to find herself again. What better way to do that, than a fun time with Calder Fletcher.

Calder is all too happy to help Dakota reach the confidence he knows she has under all that hurt her ex caused. The notorious bad boy with no serious bone in his body, he makes for the perfect no strings attached fun.

Both Dakota & Calder show major growth by gaining confidence and sticking up for themselves. Dakota - by gaining the sexual & personal confidence that Calder reminders her over & over until she fully believes it. And Calder - by standing up for what he wants to do, rather than what he thinks everyone expects him to do.

Another great story by Amy Daws, full of humor, wit, and all the feels!

Add the audio to this one & you won’t regret the DUET narration. Teddy & Erin are perfect for Calder & Dakota. *Chefs kiss!*

Seven Year Itch is great for those looking to read…
🩷 Small Rural Mountain Town
🩷 Enemies to Lovers
🩷 Mountain Man
🩷 Midsize Heroine
🩷 Only One Bed
🩷 Cat Daddy Hero

This is book #2 in the Mountain Men Matchmaker, which could easily be read as a standalone. However, I really loved the first one, so I do recommend them all.

I listened to the audiobook & it was a wonderful duet narration. Duet narration is rapidly becoming my favorite. It is literally the equivalent to listening to a movie & truly brings the story to the life. The narrators were just superb!

I didn’t like this one as much as I liked the previous one but I am curious to read the next one.

Massive thanks to NetGalley, Harlequin Audio & Harlequin Trade Publishing for the gifted copy, which I voluntarily read & reviewed.