Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws

This is the first book I’ve read from author Amy Daws, and I know I’ll be looking to read more of hers now! I definitely enjoyed this rom-com and the characters were so perfectly awkward together.

First, I enjoyed the two main characters and their growth in this book. They do seem a bit too jaded at times for being only 22, but they did have some intense experiences when they were younger. It was good to see both of them heal together and truly grow and begin communicating better for both their personal and professional lives. The dialogue was funny because both characters are awkward and “too much” but it makes them understand each other better.

I also enjoyed the very quirky side characters of Everly’s uncles and aunts from the previous books. This was my first time meeting them all but their personalities still came through loud and clear which was nice to see and proof that Daws is a talented author.

I will say that Conri “Wolf”, isn’t the bad boy I was expecting. Sure, he has some anger issues on the rugby field but off that field he seems to be doing fine and isn’t a big player. I think I was expecting more bad boy traits or extremes that other books have. It was refreshing to have a “bad boy” who hasn’t slept with the entire college and yet falls in love with the inexperienced good girl. But also I’m not sure I’d fully label him a bad boy other than his anger which was justified in most cases. So this gave me some mixed signals as I read but again I think that’s partially because of the over exaggerated bad boy trope that happens in other romances and honestly that’s not my favorite any way.

Happy to have read this and hope to read more of Daws’ characters soon!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book.

Synopsis: Rule #1 on the Everly Fletcher Matchmaking Manifesto…Never fall for your best friend’s grumpy brother.

Everly is the matchmaking mastermind of her family, but her own love life is a bit of a flop. Back from four years in Dublin, she’s ready for a quiet summer on Fletcher Mountain helping launch her aunt’s animal rescue center—until Conri “Wolf” Reilly shows up.

Wolf is her college roommate’s infuriating twin brother. He’s brooding, Irish, and college rugby’s resident bad boy with thighs that could crack a watermelon. His red card reputation has trashed his rugby prospects…until a training camp in Denver comes calling. As a favor, Everly reluctantly gets Wolf a place to stay if he volunteers at the rescue center.

Now Everly’s finds herself working and living next door to the Irish tattooed grump who treats her like a nuisance—but looks at her like he could press her up against a hay bale until they forget their own names.

Wolf swore he came to America to fix his image, not fall for his sister’s best friend, but the more time he spends with Everly, the harder it is to keep his distance.

Perhaps Everly’s in her bad boy era…or maybe Fletcher Mountain might has its own matchmaking plans.

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