Loved it! This is the second in the bachelor pack series and I loved Parker's and Delaney's story! Parker works in construction, had the desire (but reluctance) to break out on his own, and is afraid of getting into a serious relationship.
Delaney we know was burned by her ex in book one, but is also a pharmacist with the heart of an artist.
These two encourage and support each other to be better and go for their dreams. They are spicy hot together and accept a relationship despite their previous hang ups.
I like that the drama wasn't over the top and they were able to resolve it like adults would.
I like this group of best friends and look guard to the next in the series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I want to thank NetGalley and Boldwood Books for giving me an early copy for an honest review. This book was cute and could of been much better. I could see where this was going the only issue that I had was that the FMC kept mentioning her ex. Like ok he did that now get over it but nope she kept talking about the ex and was just getting annoying. But after a while she got over it and the story was getting better and then again the ex. Overall it was a cute small town romance and i'm a sucker for small town. Thanks again NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this opportunity.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Cissy Hearts for sharing this ARC.

This was…basic. It’s what I would call a palate cleanser book, but given the fact that it didn’t leave anything desired, it wasn’t my cup of tea.

Everything was just too fast. What do you mean Delaney was moping over what’s his face, and suddenly she’s saying “I love you” to Parker in like two weeks flat after meeting him? Now it’s a book, fiction, but at least make it somewhat realistic. It’s giving "divorce" after that HEA.

Parker has his reservations on relationships, which makes sense, but there was no build-up to him coming to terms with what being in a relationship is and how his relationships should not be defined by what happened.

It was all wham bam.

And Cupcake? really? A man calls me; he’s being dropped. Sorry, I don't make the rules. This is not Wattpad era. This book was cringey and cheesy at times.

My issue with this book is that it was lacking in depth. I’m not looking for an epic love story of healing and whatnot, but some more attention could have been placed on certain details, given the message the author was trying to convey.

The book was not bad, and I know some will enjoy it. I need more connection, not just between the characters but with the plot. I wasn’t even interested in the side characters, which, in my opinion, managing to catch your reader's attention with side characters is huge for late plots, stories, and so forth.

This being said, it was a short, quick read, which would explain the lack of overall development.

I'm not really a fan of insta love but I really enjoyed the majority of the book. I was a bit surprised by the last few chapters, namely what we got to know about another couple and by the.... let's call it the last gesture. I don't think it made sense to include the others, but well. It is what is it. Still an enjoyable read and a good palate cleanser. I'm looking forward for the next one (and hoping it's Beck's).

I really enjoyed this book. The story was very well done and the characters were people that felt so real. I would easily recommend this book to others.

A cute small town romance, this one will satisfy your craving for tender moments and spice. Low on angst and high on friendships and fun, this one keeps you engaged all the way to its happy ever after.

Being back in Cedar Falls was awesome! I loved Parker and Delaney's story. If you are looking for a cute and spicy romance, start this story now.

Thank you to boldwood books and NetGalley for this arc!

Parker is a bachelor determined to stay single. When he meets the small town pharmacist Delaney, he’s smitten. Delaney wants to work on her art, but she feels pressured to use her pharmacy degree. She just got dumped (again) by her ex and she’s not ready to date.

The two have attraction and on a ski slope vacation, they begin hooking up. When they go back home, they have to decide if this is a fling or more. Parker was definitely the first to fall and wanted to be better than his father. Delaney’s terrible ex tries to run back, but she’s not interested.

There is a sort of 3rd act break up that I found unnecessary, but overall a good addition to the series🫶🏻

Super cute and romantic! For fans of small town romances.

I really liked Delaney's character. As someone who has an artists heart but followed a more traditional career path. I could sympathize with her internal struggle and found her storyline interesting. Parker was a good character too. He is trying to open his own business and is struggling with that. Both have been hurt by past relationships so they were hesitant to begin a relationship. The characters emotional struggles feel genuine and are believable.

I found the romance to be well-paced and the characters had great chemistry. I enjoyed watching these two connect on a deeper level than just physical too. I enjoyed their flirting and banter. They had a lot of super cute moments.

I enjoyed Mecca's writing style too. Definitely delivered on the small town vibes.

An enjoyable small town romance!

2 Stars
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I was so happy to be an ARC reader for this book. Thank you to NetGalley and, of course, Cissy Mecca!

Desired Hearts takes place in the small town of Cedar Falls in the Finger Lakes region of New York, and I love small-town romances, so I was excited to read this.

The main male character, Parker Scott (32), is considered the “nice one” among his group of friends. He doesn’t do hookups, but he’s not really into relationships either, mostly due to his parents' marriage having problems; he has a complicated relationship with his father, which leads to trust issues explored throughout the book. Parker wants to start his own construction company, and he and his friends have a “bachelor pact,” meaning they’ve sworn off dating anyone.

The main female character, Delaney Thorton, is a pharmacist in her late 20s. She’s a glass-half-full kind of person, but feels stuck in her life. She went into the medical field following her mother’s path, but would have much rather been an artist. She was recently out of an on-and-off relationship, and she’s determined never to date again. However, fate brings her and Parker together, first at the pharmacy where she works, then through their friends, since her friend Pia is married to one of Parker’s friends, Mason (From book 1 of the Bachelor Pact: Fallen Hearts).

Delaney and Parker share some really cute and fun flirting moments. I enjoyed how their emotional struggles felt genuine, especially Delaney’s hesitation to start her own art business and quit working at the pharmacy, and Parker’s trust issues in relationships. That said, their transition from “no dating” to a physical relationship felt a bit sudden for me, giving off an insta-love vibe, which isn’t my favorite. Also, the pet name “Cupcake” felt a little out of place for my taste.

Around the middle of the book, I found myself wishing there had been more buildup to their feelings and relationship. I think the insta-love aspect was a bit of a challenge for me, but the writing style was lovely, and the small-town settings always add charm. If you enjoy quick, sweet romances with a touch of insta-love, this might be a good fit!

I also really loved Parker and his friend group; they always had such funny banter. I’d like to see what’s next for the rest of Parker’s friends (especially Cole) and the Bachelor Pact Series. (All opinions expressed are solely my own.)

Delaney juró no volver a enamorarse. Después de una relación a distancia que terminó en desilusión y vacío, lo único que desea es paz, estabilidad… y cero drama. Vive tranquila en Cedar Falls, rodeada de amigas fieles, su casa acogedora y un taller de joyería que le devuelve un poco de sí misma. El amor, definitivamente, no entra en sus planes.

Parker, por su parte, también tiene sus propias heridas. Atado a un viejo Pacto de Soltero con sus amigos, ha convencido al mundo y a sí mismo de que no está hecho para el compromiso. Pero hay algo en Delaney que desarma todas sus excusas: su sonrisa triste, su humor a prueba de cinismo, y esa fuerza que oculta tras una mirada cansada.

Cuando el destino y una cabaña en medio de la nieve los obliga a compartir más que espacio, las barreras que ambos habían levantado empiezan a resquebrajarse. Entre conversaciones sinceras, miradas intensas y momentos de inesperada intimidad, surge una conexión que podría reescribir todas las reglas.



Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest.

This enjoyable story is book 2 in The Bachelor Pact series. I would recommend reading book 1 as the characters and some back stories are introduced in that one. This story focuses on Delaney, a town pharmacist who would rather be an artist, and Parker, an outdoorsman who wants to branch out into his own construction business. Both have been burned by past relationships and are hesitant, but undeniable chemistry takes over. If you like small town, open door romances, check this out.

Thank you, Boldwood Books, for providing this book for review consideration through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are solely my own.