Seven Year Itch by Amy DawsSeries: Mountain Men Matchmaker #2
Publication Date: June 17, 2025
Pages: 384
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Rating: ★★★
Source: Personal Copy
Genre: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
Publisher: Canary Street Press / HarperCollins
Synopsis:
Alone and Looking to Bone! Loudmouthed Mountain Man Seeks Fiery Woman to Grow Old With.
I might look like a tall, tattooed, bearded neanderthal...but like an onion, I have layers. Swipe right if you like a proud cat daddy who catches feelings after direct eye contact.All I wanted was a casual plus-one to my brother's destination wedding, but those idiots on my family tree hacked my dating profile and sabotaged my quest for the perfect weekend fling. Now I'm stuck on a tropical vacation with only my hand to keep me company.
Until I’m forced to share a room with the bane of my existence: my sister-in-law’s best friend.
Dakota has hated me for the past seven years. I wasn’t losing much sleep over her screaming rants because she was some other guy’s problem. Or she was, until she got divorced.
Being stuck in paradise with a woman who loathes your very existence doesn't sound hot, but after an unexpected moment in our shared palapa, she starts screaming at me in a different way.
What happens in paradise stays in paradise. That is, until Dakota shows up on my mountain with a proposition: be her wingman to help her regain her pre-divorce confidence.
Suddenly, Dakota’s not just the person I love to fight with. She’s the woman I want everything with.
REVIEW
Amy Daws’s Seven Year Itch, the second book in the Mountain Men Matchmaker series, is a charming, slow-burning romance that blends humour, emotional tension, and a deeply satisfying sense of second chances. Daws leans into the complexities of long-standing relationships and unresolved feelings, crafting a story that feels both grounded and deliciously escapist. Her writing sparkles with wit while still making room for vulnerability, pulling readers into a romance that simmers before it ignites.
“Sometimes love doesn’t fade, it just waits for the right moment to return.”
What truly makes this novel shine is the chemistry between the characters, built on history, familiarity, and unspoken truths. Daws does an excellent job of developing their dynamic, allowing the emotional stakes to gradually deepen as past and present collide. The banter is sharp and playful, but it’s the quieter moments, the hesitation, the longing, the lingering what-ifs, that give the story its real impact. The pacing perfectly suits the premise, letting tension build naturally rather than rushing the emotional payoff.
At its core, Seven Year Itch explores the idea that timing can be everything when it comes to love. It weaves together themes of growth, forgiveness, and the courage it takes to revisit something once left behind. There’s a warmth to the story that makes it easy to root for the characters, even as they navigate complicated feelings and lingering doubts.
Lighthearted yet heartfelt, Seven Year Itch delivers a satisfying mix of humour and emotional depth. It’s a great pick for readers who love second-chance romance with strong character development and a payoff that feels well-earned.
Content and Trigger Warnings
Here are some content and trigger warnings to consider for Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws:
- Romantic relationship conflict and unresolved past feelings
- Miscommunication and emotional misunderstandings
- Themes of regret and missed opportunities
- Emotional vulnerability and personal growth
- Mild family or social pressure regarding relationships
- Explicit sexual content (typical of contemporary romance)
The story remains largely lighthearted and emotionally driven, but it does explore deeper feelings tied to love, timing, and second chances.
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If you enjoyed Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws, here are some great comparative reads that feature second-chance romance, emotional depth, and strong character chemistry:
- Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren – A deeply emotional second-chance romance that explores past and present timelines with rich character development.
- Every Summer After by Carley Fortune – A nostalgic, slow-burn story about first love, heartbreak, and reconnecting years later.
- The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce – A heartfelt and contemporary take on rekindling a past relationship, filled with tension and growth.
- Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan – A powerful, emotional story about love, loss, and rebuilding a relationship after it’s fallen apart.
- The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez – Combines humour and emotional depth while tackling timing, relationships, and vulnerability.
- Repeat by Kylie Scott – A character-driven romance with rediscovery and second chances at its core.
Also in this Series:
- Nine Month Contract (Book #1)
- Honeymoon Phase (Book 3) – coming November 2025
