⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 rated up
🌶️.75 just the right amount

Oh this is a sweet one!
Delaney, not long being heart broken by her on and off ex, decides there’s no more looking back, no more men, and plenty of time with friends.
What didn’t expect was to meet Parker, a local who’s renovating their mutual friends Inn.
Parker has a pact with his friend, staying single is their mission in life after witnessing too much heartbreak.
But Parker breaks a rule and finds himself falling for Delaney.

This was sweet, a little emotional, laugh out loud funny moments and just the right amount of spice to keep you warmed up on a cold winter night!
Do I recommend it? Absolutely!
Do I want to read more by the author? YES!
Thank you so much to the author and team for allowing me to read this beautiful romance 🫶🏻

She is just oït a bad relationship and questioning herself. He has had a very bad example with his cheating father. And there is also the Bachelor Pact with his three best friends. But can Delaney and Parker fight their attraction, their connection or will they be able to trust their hearts and find their HEA? Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. This is my honest review.

4.5/5⭐️
The bachelor pact is broken ever since Mason fell in love with Pia in the first book of the series. Here, in this second book, the focus is on Parker. He bumps into Delaney in a truly awkward meet-cute and soon realises that she is Pia’s best friend.

While he is adamant at being a bachelor, Delaney soon changes his mind and their time spent together at the log cabin only solidifies his decision further. I loved how he took things slowly with Delaney who is recovering from a bad breakup.

Besides that, I loved how they could converse about anything and everything, and especially how they encouraged each other to pursue their dream careers.

I didn't love the book, but I did enjoy it for what it was. It was insta-attraction which is not my favorite trope but I thought it was done well. I love a good spicy book, but some of the flirting in this was a bit cringe. I think there was room to delve deeper in the emotional trauma of the characters. In the book, you were constantly told that Delaney was heartbroken over her ex but didnt really feel it. The same goes for Parker and his background on why he made the pact with the boys initially and how his daddy issues play a part of how he is.

I reread often and don't foresee wanting to come back to this book and characters.

Parker Scott has always been the reliable one, the nice guy with a toolbox and a smile. When he moves into the Heritage Hill Inn to help with renovations, he’s focused on the next chapter and definitely not romance. But then Delaney walks in. She’s fiery, guarded, and completely off limits. A snowstorm traps them in a remote log cabin, and what starts as a no strings fling turns into something far more complicated. The Bachelor Pact says never stay the night, but Parker is about to learn that some rules are worth breaking.

Desired Hearts is such a great second book in this new series. I like reading books where the characters cross over from one book to another. It gives such great insight and depth to the major characters. Parker and Delaney are such a perfect couple as they navigate their own demons. There is lots of steam in this story and the friends navigate their way through their days supporting and harassing each other as only good friends do.

I received an advanced copy of this book and this is my honest review.

Thank you to Netgally for letting me read this arc.
I really enjoyed it. I haven’t read the 1st book but will definitely be buying it.

This story is about Parker and Delaney.
Delaney was in a relationship that ended recently and has sworn off men. When Parker meets Delaney he really likes her and wants to win her over. They have friends in common so are around each other quite a bit.

As they get closer and start having a relationship will a text from her ex ruin things or will they be able to move on together?

Thanks to boldwood books and NetGalley for this arc!

This is a small town romance where our mmc parker has made a pact with his bros to be bachelors. Our fmc Delaney, is fresh out of a terrible relationship.

This is your typical spicy, kinda insta love ish book that can easily be read in a few hours. It’s the book you wanna read on vacation or on a lazy Saturday when you want to have no worries.

Overall, I loved it.

Desired Hearts tells the story of Delaney and Parker. Parker has made a pact with his friends that they will stay bachelors. After witnessing the pain of his parents disasterous marriage, he doesn't want to go down that route himself. Delaney has recently been hurt badly by her exboyfriend and the last thing she wants is another relationship. Once they meet, everything changes, when they can't seem to stay away from one another.
This is a fun, straightforward romance. There are no real bumps in the road that stop this couple from being together and it's not long before their romance is all systems go. I liked them as a couple, although they perhaps lacked a bit of depth compared to other romances I've read and enjoyed.
It did amuse me that both hero and heroine had surnames as their first names. I don't know if that was intentional or not.
This is the second book in this series. I don't think it maters that I hadn't read book one first as it works fine as a standalone.
I enjoyed this light romance and would read others in the series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and given voluntarily.

This is the second book in The Bachelor Pact series, however, I feel it could be read as a standalone. There is a bit of backstory from the first book, but you could follow the flow without it.

I enjoyed this instalment in the series - Parker is a character who I liked because of his gentlemanly ways and maturity in dealing with Delaney and their relationship.

The settings were great, and the author really painted quite the romantic picture up at the ski lodge!

Looking forward to the next in the series so that I can get another fix of the Cedar Falls crowd.

I received this as an arc from NetGalley and I’m voluntarily leaving my honest review.

This was a great forced proximity romance. It was a well written story with a good flow. It’s the second book in a series of interconnected standalone stories and it can easily be read on its own but I did read the first book previously. This was Parker and Delaney’s story and I really enjoyed it. They were both dealing with some emotional baggage that caused a little drama but nothing too major. I loved the meet cute and the instant attraction between them. I was a fan and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.

What a fabulous next book in what I think may end up being a favourite series of mine. Mason, Cole, Parker and Beck made a Batchelor Pact but in the last book Mason ended up with Pia ……. This time round the story focuses on Parker and Delaney who both have issues around commitment. However there are sparks when they first meet and then they end up in a log cabin in the snow ~ need I say more! For me this has just the right amount of drama, humour and steamy scenes. Each character has depth and this certainly isn’t just a story that has characters going to bed with each other. There is an intensity in the relationships and an intriguing storyline that keeps you fully engaged. I seriously can’t wait for the next one in the series! Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC

Contemporary Small Town Romance

The Setup:

Parker is initially pitched as your classic small-town rake — the kind of guy you’d expect to find leaning against a bar with a cocky grin and commitment issues. But in truth? Cliche - but he's not the F-boy he projects. Delaney and he are thrown into a forced proximity situation (hello, log cabin) that fast-tracks their romantic connection.

The Vibe:

It’s steamy, it’s light, it’s easy. The kind of book you can knock over in an afternoon without breaking a mental sweat. The characters are pleasant enough, but they didn’t have the complexity or spark to make them stand out. There’s an attempt to give Delaney some depth via her emotionally manipulative ex, yet I found it hard to connect with that thread. It felt more like backstory wallpaper than something that shaped her character in any meaningful way.

The Trouble:

Insta-love is a tricky trope to land, and unfortunately, it didn’t work for me here. Their connection felt rushed and unearned — more chemistry-by-narrative decree than anything organic. Add to that the cookie-cutter setting and familiar small-town beats, and it all felt a little too been-there-read-that.

Final Thoughts:

This book isn’t trying to be anything other than what it is: a spicy, breezy romance for readers looking for low-stakes escapism. And on that front, it delivers. But if you’re craving emotional depth, original characterisation, or a love story that simmers before it sparks, this one might leave you a bit underwhelmed.


Rating: 2.5 stars, rounded up to 3 for steam and ease of reading 🔥🐶

Set in the charming small town of Cedar Falls, Desired Hearts follows Parker, a lifelong resident and member of the Batchelor Pact—a group of men who’ve vowed to remain single after witnessing the heartbreak caused by unfaithful fathers. Enter Delaney, a newcomer to town and a pharmacist trying to rebuild her life after being hurt by love more than once.

Though Parker and Delaney have mutual friends, it takes time before their paths cross. When they finally meet, there’s an undeniable spark—but both carry the weight of past heartbreaks that keep them guarded. It’s only during a group ski trip that they begin to consider that maybe love is still worth the risk.

While I appreciated the premise and enjoyed the cozy small-town atmosphere, I found the pacing of Parker and Delaney’s relationship a little jarring—the shift from friends to something more felt too sudden to be entirely convincing. That said, I liked that both characters had personal dreams and ambitions beyond their romance, which added depth to their individual journeys. Overall, this is a sweet, slightly steamy story that will likely appeal to readers who enjoy small-town romance with themes of emotional healing and second chances.

Sweet, cozy love story! Fun, engaging characters that draw you right into their world! I so enjoyed all the characters of the Bachelor Pact. Looking forward to Beck & Cole’s stories. Definitely recommend adding this to your tbr list!

I loved this story it’s romantic, sweet, has a little drama. I always look forward to a new release from Cissy you know you’re getting a great romance.

There is so much banter in this book! I loved the relationships in the friend groups, and how well the guys and gals got along when they were together. The guys tease each other relentlessly.

Delaney is fresh from a breakup. Somehow, her path had not yet crossed with Parker. Once those paths cross, they can't keep their eyes off of each other. The attraction and tension is palpable. Except there's a bachelor pact.

They push each other to chase their dreams. If you will, I will. But leaving the safety of your current job for the unknown is not easy.

I recommend this book for spicy romance fans! Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the advanced copy.

Thank you so much to Net Galley and Boldwood Books for the ARC! I received this copy in exchange for my honest review and as always I’m so appreciative of the opportunity.

The things that I really enjoyed about this small town romance was not to be cliche but the small town setting, the group of friends, and the kind MMC. The things that didn’t really work for me was the “insta love” aspect even though the I understand having to quickly build up due to the book length. I also totally get the having to give the backstory for the FMCs emotionally abusive/love bombing ex but I felt like it was overkill with the amount of times it was mentioned. Overall I just wanted more development between the characters. But it was very cute and I enjoyed the relatable characters with real lives.

I will be posting this review in full on my goodreads profile, featuring parts of this review on my Instagram account story, and placing the story into the highlights portion of my Instagram page under ARC reviews (or page) on 7/1/2025.

I love a small town romance and Desires Hearts fits the shoe. The main characters were great and I enjoyed being able to read about them and see them work through the issues.

I love a good small town romance and Desires Hearts fits the bill. Delaney and Parker were great and I enjoyed watching them work through not wanting to be in a relationship. This is a great summer read.