3.5 stars. This was better than Nine Month Contract. The romance and banter and spice is very good. But the sex club stuff--it really bothered me. And they visit it multiple times--it's like a never ending plot pivot. It's easy to skip those parts though. The audio was entertaining. Teddy Hamilton is great but he can't do female voices convincingly so they fixed that by actually having a female narrate all the female parts. The bad news is the female is Erin Mallon--not a fan of her. Her narration sounds like she's presenting a news segment. Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced audiobook

A 5 ⭐️ read! It was a swoony, laugh out loud, enemies to lovers romance! I loved how Max’s daughter, Everly, was involved in setting the brother up again. The banter Amy Daws creates between the characters is fantastic! Calder and Dakota were very relatable and likable characters. I can’t wait for the next Fletcher brother book!

I absolutely loved Seven Year Itch! The enemies to lovers storyline was perfect, and I especially enjoyed how Amy brought in characters from book one to keep the world connected. The narrators were amazing, Teddy and Erin never disappoint. I'm really hoping they narrate the entire series. I think my readers are going to fall in love with this one just like I did.

The audiobook was okay, to be honest the female narrator sounded like she had a journalistic tone from time to time but it was bearable. It helped me get through the book faster because it was still quite understandable even on a x2 speed. I also reviewed the ebook because I like having an ebook and listening to the audiobook at the same time. There are some audibooks that I could not bear finishing but this wasn't it.

This book was everything I anticipated it would be after reading The Nine Month Contract: hilarious, banter-ful, spicy ofc, and tender

I received the audiobook from NetGalley as an arc and the voice actors did an amazing job (fmc voice was a little annoying at times but it’s whatever). It was a quick and easy listen and great palette cleanser.

Caulder was exactly how I thought, which is literally just funny and flirty Dakota was THAT btch if I’m being real and gave him and run for his money when needed🙂‍↕️

The spice was ofc Amy Daws spicy (if ur not familiar that means 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️) which for me is a bit much, but I didn’t even care because the storyline was fun and even funnier😽

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for this audiobook ARC🫶🏼

I loved being back on Fletcher Mountain! I enjoyed this story because all the side characters are stellar, Evelyn will be a force when she gets her own book, but I didn’t laugh like I did during Trista’s book… unless it involved Milkshake. Dakota was extremely antagonistic towards Coulder from the beginning, normally I like that but there were moments when I’d cringe at how extreme should would flip even though some of it was understandable after dealing with her Ex. The narration was absolute perfection, Teddy Hamilton and Erin Mallon did a great job bringing all the characters to life and I really liked the duet style of narration!

A hilarious, laugh out loud, steamy romance about a curvy mid thirties woman finding herself and her confidence after divorce by having “casual, this doesn’t mean anything” (famous last words!) hookups with the grumpy Lou rain man she loves to hate.
Teddy and Erin absolutely nailed this narration, truly bringing the characters and their personalities to life. As always, Amy wrote a lovely story with relatable characters and real life situations.

The mountain men are back and this time we get a peak into the playboy life of Calder, the silly no-strings attached brother. In a surprise to absolutely no one all Calder really needed was someone to smack him upside the head to shake out the idea of one night stands and then take his dreams of being more than the grunt brother seriously. Cue recently divorced Dakota and her "How stella Got Her Groove Back"-esque plan to visit a sex club and find her confidence again. I loved the dynamic between these two and was thrilled to see that there was more layers to these 2 than what met the idea. In a reading landscape where sometimes backstories are ignored in favor of spice, it's nice to see a good mix of both.

the way I would give up an internal organ to live on a mountain with a family compound comprised of hot mountain men? My gawd @amydawsauthor . Calder and Dakota have a rocky past that has left them slight enemies but they are forced to interact again when they are stuck together on a family trip. Dakota is fresh out of a divorce and is searching to find her sexuality again, so when she and Calder bump into each other at an ‘adults’ club, they strike a deal 😏 recipe for success! The audio was amazing! Both Teddy Hamilton and Erin Mallon nailed these characters. I will never not love the added uphm that audiobooks give readers. The narrators make it funnier and hotter and more emotional. The talent that it takessss!

Seven year itch , is a good adult romance. This is an enemies to lovers romance. This is your mountain man book. Both of the people have been hurt by past relationships, so they are not ready to trust

Seven Year Itch is the second book in the Mountain Men Matchmaker series. It follows Calder and Dakota.

I really enjoyed this book! It was funny, entertaining, heartfelt with a whole lot of banter. I love that each Fletcher brother has their own distinct personality and love styles. Calder is a grumpy, tattooed, cat dad while Dakota is a black cat, sassy divorcee looking to explore her sexual side and find her confidence. Their banter was on point and I found myself laughing because of it at times. I really loved their journey from enemies to friends and eventually more. Also, Calder is definitely the definition of cat daddy.

You will enjoy this book if you like the following:
- Small town
- Cat daddy mmc x black cat fmc
- Enemies to lovers
- Meddling family
- Quirky animals
- Coaching
- Only one bed

This book can be read as a standalone but I recommend checking out the rest of the series as well!

Thank you so much, Amy Daws, Harlequin Trade Publishing, Canary Street Press, and The Hive for the gifted copy!

Amy Daws delivers another spicy, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt rom-com with Seven Year Itch, the second installment in her Mountain Men Matchmaker series. With a sexy cat-loving mountain man, a sharp-tongued divorcee, and the world’s most aggressively meddling family members, this book turns the enemies-to-lovers trope into a full-blown, foul-mouthed art form. It’s a chaotic ride—equal parts steamy and sweet—with a strong emotional core that sneaks up on you in between all the sex-club detours and sarcastic one-liners.

This one belongs to Calder Fletcher. He’s the middle brother in a rowdy small-town family full of big personalities. Tattooed, tall, bearded, and constantly underestimated, Calder has settled into a life where he plays the charming screw-up. But underneath the jokes and the reputation, he’s exhausted from being boxed into a version of himself that doesn’t match who he really is. Enter Dakota Schaefer. She’s the best friend of his sister-in-law, freshly divorced, and so antagonistic toward Calder that their banter borders on bloodsport. When a series of unfortunate events—and an extremely intentional matchmaking scheme—lands them in a shared room at a destination wedding, the hostility turns physical in more ways than one.

Dakota is a woman trying to reclaim herself. After seven years in a dead marriage, she’s not just wounded—she’s pissed off, insecure, and full of fire. Daws handles her arc with empathy and sharpness. Dakota isn’t here to be cute. She’s angry, prickly, sarcastic, and struggling to figure out what she actually wants now that she’s free. Her internal journey—especially around sex, self-worth, and body image—is one of the strongest elements in the book. She doesn’t just want a hookup. She wants to feel like herself again. And Calder, somehow, becomes the one person who sees her clearly enough to help her do that.

The chemistry is combustible. Calder and Dakota have that particular brand of enemies-to-lovers energy where the hatred is so intense it’s clearly just foreplay. Their dynamic is rooted in years of unresolved tension and mutual misjudgments, but what makes it work is the way they slowly start rewriting the narrative they’ve each had about the other. And when they finally give in to the pull? The scenes are hot, emotionally charged, and laced with the kind of vulnerability that makes the heat matter. The sex is not just spicy—it’s plot-relevant, character-revealing, and, in more than one case, funny in the best possible way.

Amy Daws knows how to bring the laughs, and she absolutely does that here. From awkward sex-club encounters to “emotionally distant genital massage therapists” to PowerPoint kink lists, the humor is unfiltered, a little unhinged, and often laugh-out-loud ridiculous. But she also knows how to slow down and dig deep. Calder’s emotional arc—his frustration at always being seen as the unserious one, his longing to build something meaningful, and his growing awareness of what Dakota really means to him—is handled with care. He’s one of the most well-rounded male leads Daws has written: broody, hilarious, quietly insecure, and completely devoted once he falls.

One of the highlights of this story is its sex positivity—especially around Dakota. Her journey post-divorce isn’t about finding a new man; it’s about finding herself. Calder doesn’t just help her rebuild her confidence, he creates space for her to explore her desires without shame. Whether it’s casual experimentation or kink-friendly club visits, the narrative never judges her for any of it. It celebrates her agency and centers her pleasure. It’s sexy, yes, but it’s also refreshingly empowering.

The Fletcher family chaos is in full force again. If you’ve read Nine Month Contract, you’ll enjoy seeing Wyatt, Trista, and the precocious chaos goblin that is Everly make their return. But even if this is your first time visiting Fletcher Mountain, the family dynamic is easy to sink into. They’re meddling, nosy, emotionally invasive, and also full of genuine love and support. Daws excels at building warm, interconnected relationships that make the town feel like its own character.

The only thing holding the story back from five stars is the third-act conflict, which hinges on a familiar miscommunication trope. After so much emotional growth and surprisingly healthy conversations, the moment Calder’s past decision is revealed feels like a step backward. It’s not entirely unearned, but it’s frustrating to watch two characters who have worked so hard to build trust fall into such a tired narrative trap. The good news is that Daws doesn’t let it drag on. The resolution comes quickly and with enough sincerity that it doesn’t derail the final chapters.

The pacing also drags a bit in the opening third. The setup is a little bloated with internal monologues, exposition, and rehashing of backstory. But once Calder and Dakota are locked into that room together, the momentum builds fast and never slows down. It’s a slow-burn book that rewards patience—and by the halfway point, it fully earns its place in your reading queue.

Now, let’s talk audio. If you’re an audiobook listener, Seven Year Itch is a mostly solid experience—though your enjoyment may depend on your narrator preferences. Teddy Hamilton, who voices Calder, is outstanding. He’s got the gravel, the comedic timing, the emotional depth, and just enough mischief in his delivery to perfectly capture the character’s energy. He makes Calder’s arc come alive. Erin Mallon, voicing Dakota, brings the right balance of sass, strength, and exasperation, but her narration may be hit-or-miss for some listeners. A few scenes blend character voices too closely, and her cadence can feel a little stretched at times. That said, when it comes to Dakota’s rawer moments—those emotionally honest beats—she nails the vulnerability. Overall, the audio works, especially because the chemistry between the narrators mirrors the characters’ dynamic, but if you’re picky, the print or Kindle version might offer a smoother read.

In the end, Seven Year Itch is a wild, steamy, emotionally satisfying romp with just enough heart to make you care deeply about these ridiculous, lovable people. Calder and Dakota fight hard, love harder, and surprise each other in all the right ways. This isn’t just a story about enemies falling in love—it’s about two people learning how to be honest, open, and brave, even when it terrifies them. It’s about second chances, unexpected softness, and the beauty of being truly seen by someone who once couldn’t stand you. If you like hot mess romances that balance steam with substance, and if you’re a sucker for mountain men who fall like bricks for strong, complicated women, then this book should be on your list.

Daws keeps delivering. Now bring on Luke.

Seven Year Itch was cute. I definitely enjoyed the read, but I’ve read so many enemies to lovers books lately, I’d love to see authors take this trope and flip it on its head.

This was a light, fluffy, and undeniably sexy read.
I really enjoyed the characters—the story was funny, entertaining, and full of charm. The chemistry between the leads was electric; their transition from enemies to lovers was intense and so much fun to watch unfold.

Full transparency, I didn’t like Nine Month Contract. I only read it because the fmc’s sisters name is my name and it’s unique and I never see it in books. I almost didn’t continue the series.

However…I’m so glad I did!
I LOVED this. I devoured this in basically one sitting. Props to Erin Mallon and of course Teddy Hamilton! The duet narration really brought this to life.

Calder and Dakota were the perfect enemies to lovers. My only criteria for a romance is that I need to believe that these 2 characters love each other by the end. I BELIEVE THEM and I rooted for them the whole time.

I’m pretty sure this could be read as a standalone and you’d get the gist. Read it.


Thank you Harlequin Audio for an ALC in exchange for an honest review!

Seven Year Itch, book 2 in the Mountain Men Matchmaker series, is “a steamy small town rivals-to-lovers romance filled with witty banter and unlikely romance at a destination wedding.”

I enjoyed Nine Month Contract so much and have, not so patiently, been awaiting the release of the next book in the series. I can safely say that Seven Year Itch lived up to the hype and was worth the wait. It was just as swoony, spicy, and laugh-out-loud funny as Nine Month Contract.

This interconnected series is about the Fletcher brothers who live on Fletcher Mountain. Each book is centered on a different brother’s story. Because this one picks up pretty much where the first one left off, I suggest reading them in order to get the full immersive experience.

Seven Year Itch is centered around Calder Fletcher, a grumpy, tattooed mountain man and Dakota, a strong, sassy, post-divorcee looking to regain her confidence. The witty banter between these two is top notch, the tension is super high, and the heat level is even higher.

I love that the rest of the family, including the quirky animals, continues to play an important role in the story. They are a hilarious, chaotic, quirky, hot mess of a family but are close knit and supportive. I am a sucker for a found family trope and this series is most definitely a perfect representation especially as the family continues to grow.

The audio book was the icing on the cake making a top notch immersive experience. The narrators, Erin Mallon and Teddy Hamilton, are the perfect duo to narrate this series. The delivered a flawless, off the charts, dual performance from start to finish.

Let the countdown begin for book 3, Honeymoon Phase, which will be releasing late November.

Thank you @htpbooks @readmirabooks @htpbooks_audio @htp_hive @amydaws, and @netgalley for the #gifted ARC and ALC. All thoughts are my own.

Such a cute and spicy frenemies-to-lovers rom-com!🤩 I’m so glad I decided to pick this one up. I enjoyed this one even more than the first book in this interconnected stand-alone series. Make sure to pick this one up if you love small town romance books with an adorable HEA! I can’t wait to read more books in this series until all of the brothers find their HEA, and I just absolutely love this meddling family!💞

⛰️Forced Proximity/Only One Bed
⛰️Second Chance Romance
⛰️Kinky as in Sex Club Kinky
⛰️Hilarous Banter
⛰️Play Boy turned to Husband Material

I was SO excited to see this title on NetGalley! Amy Daws' Nine Month Contract was a great listen and I've been keeping my eye out for the next installment of the Fletcher Brothers.

Seven Year Itch is Calder's story. The third of four Fletcher boys, he's got all kinds of middle child syndrome going on. While his other brothers have found their place in the world, he's cruising along by default. He works with his brothers and most of the scut work falls to him, despite the fact that he's a talented woodworker. He lives on Fletcher Mountain because his brother Wyatt invited him to build a cabin there. He's a people pleaser to the extreme, but he's scared to actually let himself be loved. He doesn't think he's good enough, so why would any woman worth having? So when he wants companionship, he turns to the apps, making it clear one-and-done is his preference.

When the whole Fletcher family takes a trip to Mexico for Wyatt and Trista's destination wedding, Calder decides to find a plus one. But someone (one of his brothers? His meddling neice, Everley?) keeps tinkering with his profile.

But even though he ends up going to Mexico solo (as solo as you can be with your whole family in tow), he's not the only single one on the trip. Dakota Schaefer, his sister-in-law's recently divorced best friend, is along for the trip too. But Calder and Dakota don't get along. At. All.

It doesn't matter, though, because Calder and Dakota find themselves rooming together and sparks fly. Dakota knows Calder doesn't sleep with the same woman twice, so when they get back home to Colorado, she makes a proposal: He can be her wingman on her self-discovery journey. It doesn't take long for either of them to realize they want more than what's proposed. If only they could get over themselves and just say what they want.

Narrated by Erin Mallon and Teddy Hamilton, this story is pleasant to listen to. It's done in dual narration, so Erin voices all the female characters, Teddy all the male characters. Erin's narration tends to be a little annoying as she likes to draw out her words (the worst was in her narration of The Friend Zone where every time she said the name of the character, Kristen, it sounded like Kris-Tennnnnnnn-eh.). Teddy is one of my favorite narrators. His voice is super sexy and I will happily listen to ANYTHING he narrates.

Can't wait for the next installment!

the most perfect, entertaining audio for my tropical summer vacay! Calder & Dakota takes teach me/spicy lessons to another level and I LOVEDDD. obsessed with Amy’s writing and this series! 😍🎧

t r o p e s :
enemies to lovers
curvy, divorcee FMC
bearded mountain man
teach me & spicy lessons
tropical vacay proximity
sexy club visits
so much banter & spice!

If you want a book that is both cozy and spicy at the same time, Severn Year Itch is for you! The MMC is a sweet cat Daddy, who loves his family, with a troubled past. The FMC also has a troubled past. Together the sparks fly! You will fall in love with them and all of the side characters. While this can be read as a standalone, you will want to read the other books to find out more about the side characters. Sign me up to move up on a mountain with these rugged mountain men!

The duet narration is soooo good! Teddy Hamilton and Erin Mallon makes you feel like you are right there. The spice scenes, y'all! I recommend you listen to this book!

Thank you Harlequin Audio and Netgalley for allowing me to listen to an advanced audiobook!