Bad Boy Era

In the delightful final volume of Daws’s Mountain Man Matchmaker quartet (after Honeymoon Phase), the focus finally turns to perky Everly Fletcher, who, having successfully paired up her father and all three of her uncles, is now looking for love of her own. Unfortunately, her talent as a matchmaker doesn’t translate to her own romantic life, which sees her nervously discussing her pooping habits while trying to flirt. As she prepares to graduate from Dublin’s Trinity College and return to her Colorado hometown, Everly doesn’t expect to have her best friend Cliona’s surly twin brother, Conri “Wolf” Reilly, in tow. Wolf is a talented rugby player, but after getting into one too many fights on the pitch, no Irish team will take him. There’s a fledgling squad in Denver that’s interested, on the condition that he prove he can play nice with others. He recruits Everly to help clean up his image and, while working together at Everly’s aunt’s animal rescue, the pair let their guards down and fall in love. Daws delivers all the spice and raunchy humor that fans expect, coupled with touching displays of vulnerability. Cameos from past series leads add to the appeal. This is grumpy/sunshine done right. (May)