Another great start to a new small-town series. I adore the relationships between all of the characters and look forward to reading about the other three members of the "pact". If you like fun, flirty dialogue and steamy, ex-military heroes, grab a copy of Mecca's new book. You will NOT regret your choice.

This is a fun and sexy read, perfect for a lazy afternoon with a bit of angst and a fantastic ending. Definitely worth picking up. I loved this! . . . This book had cute lines, all the feels and just enough drama.

A bachelor pact between 4 friends who don’t believe that love is real and lasting… the support and banter between the 4 friends is top notch. I loved seeing Mason fall for Pia, and fight the attraction. I REALLY loved when he finally gave in. I’m looking forward to the other books in this series! I definitely recommend this book.

After being passed up for a promotion, Pia moves across the country to work at a struggling inn. Between being hired and moving to town, the man that hires her has passed away, leaving the inn to his grumpy son. Mason is living the bachelor life, taking time away from the NYPD to get his father's affairs in order. His friends move in to the inn with him, and he's less than welcoming to Pia at first.

Pia and Mason's chemistry is undeniable, and the found family friendships in this book are heartwarming.

A great start to a new series by Cissy Mecca!

This is a delightful, slightly spicy book that introduces us to a pact sworn by lifelong friends to ensure that they could avoid heartache and never fall foul of catching feelings for a woman. Having returned to Cedar Falls following the death of his father, Mason Bennett is determined to get his family's inn back into running order and then sell it on. Being a hotelier was never on the cards for this committed bachelor. Still in a tight-knit group with former college pals, he was committed to their Bachelor Pact to remain single and not in a relationship with anyone. Besides, he was only in town for a brief spell before he could return to his job as a cop.
Meanwhile, Pia had been offered the job of hotel manager by his now deceased father, and Mason knows nothing about the hiring. So, it’s no big surprise when she receives a lukewarm reception when reporting for duty. Of course, to add to the tension, Pia is gorgeous and looks like the kind of girl who could tempt Mason away from his pact.
This was a fun read, and even though I instinctively knew how it would end, it was a lot of fun reaching that conclusion. There was plenty of sizzle as Mason and Pia tried but failed to ignore the burning attraction that was growing between them. This may be a spicy romance, but the romance was definitely there and not overwhelmed by the sizzle.

In this book, Mason returns to Cedar Falls with no intention of staying long. However, his plans are upended when he is forced to work alongside Pia, a determined and captivating woman his late father hired to manage and restore the family inn. While he has always been committed to the “Bachelor Pact”—a promise to himself to remain unattached—his growing connection with Pia challenges his long-held beliefs about love and relationships.

As they work together to renovate the inn, their undeniable chemistry sparks tension, banter, and unexpected emotions. Despite his initial reluctance, he begins to see Pia as more than just a business partner. But with his past influencing his fear of commitment, he struggles to open his heart.

Set in the charming small town of Cedar Falls, Fallen Hearts blends heartfelt romance with themes of personal growth, second chances, and the courage to embrace love. With Mecca’s signature storytelling, readers can expect a warm, engaging narrative filled with deep emotions, community spirit, and a romance that unfolds in a beautifully scenic setting.

Resisting love:
This was a fairly enjoyable push and pull, slow burn romance where the main characters eventually realise that it's best not to fight love. I unfortunately found it to be rather one note, with the same issues holding throughout the story, which caused my interest to wane. However I thought that the ending was really sweet and I was so glad when Pia and Mason finally sorted everything out. I look forward to seeing the rest of the guys break their bachelor pact.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

An enjoyable small town read that is nicely written. The author did a wonderful job writing a story that keeps readers engaged from beginning to end.

I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to the privilege of being allowed to read this book!

I was so excited to read this book! My first experience with this author was with her fantasy book Whispers of War and Storms under her C.L. Mecca author name. I loved it! So I was extremely excited to be able to read this book under her as well! She does fantasy really well, but the real world, oh my gosh! This was perfect! I could not put this book down! I loved every character, especially all four boys when they're together! I felt so many emotions throughout this book just like her previous book I read, I was embarassing myself with the amount of times I laughed out loud or smiled well reading, I loved it! The only issues I had were a couple small spelling/missing word errors and the fact that this book is over! I need more of these characters and this world! Thank you once again for bringing me along for another amazing book ride and giving me more characters to love!

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to read this book I loved it! P.s this would make an absolutely adorable movie or TV series!

I have always enjoyed the books I have read written by Cissy Mecca and Fallen Hearts does not disappoint. The story of Mason and Pia is full of heat and steam and you wonder what is really going to happen. It makes you feel like you are part of the book, watching what is happening in Cedar Falls. This book will not disappoint you.

I’ve always loved small town romances but this one was truly amazing. The characters were amazing. These characters had so much chemistry between them it was crazy. Mason and Pia are so cute together. This was a sweet first book in The Bachelor Pact series and I’m so ready for the rest of them! Will do a more in depth review later on..

I adored this small town romance story. Mason has returned home upon his father’s death he has all these mixed emotions on what he is going to do. Then there is Pia, who was hired by his father to restore the inn. Now more time mason spends with Pia the harder he is finding it resist. Also there’s the deal with the pact. I loved the interaction with the guys this story really is a sweet small town romance.

The Bachelor Pact between the protagonist, Mason and his friends was the takeoff point for this series/story. I love a good friend group and that’s why I picked up this romance. When he meets Pia, their attraction is instant and so begins the numerous problems of whether or not they should pursue something while working together. I enjoyed watching them fall head over heels in love and get their happily ever after and look forward to the rest of books in this series. TBR and Enjoy!

Fallen Hearts
The Bachelor Pact #1
Cissy Mecca
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For Mason returning home to Cedar Falls after his Dad's death brings on some mixed emotions. But finding out his father had hired a beautiful lady named Pia to run and restore the inn before he died is at the top of the mixed emotions list. He doesn't need help. He's probably going to sell it and go back to his police job anyway, but things don't quite go as he thought they would.

No attachments and of course there's the Bachelor Pact as well. But Pia's nothing but sunshine and laughter and that is sorely testing Mason's resolve. As each day passes he finds it harder and harder to think of the day when he has to return to his job and leave the inn.
The Bachelor Pact is something they never should have made and he knows that now, but how does he even begin to give himself to someone else when he's so confused himself.

Cissy Mecca knows how to write in any genre she chooses. This book was absolutely amazing. From the moment I started reading it, I was lost. I don't think I came up for air until the book was done. The characters were perfect. The chemistry between Mason and Pia was off the charts. I was rooting for them the whole way. If you enjoy small town contemporary books then this book is for you. I don't normally read contemporary, but this was definitely worth it. I can tell you honestly that I'll be waiting for the next books to come out.

Fallen Hearts by Cissy Mecca was a great easy read. It had the romance, the angst, the spice, and of course Pia and Mason’s chemistry was sizzling. Mason was put off by relationships due to the fact that they either end up in heartbreak or loss and after witnessing what his dad went through after losing his mom, he didn’t want that. And let’s not forget the so called Bachelor Pact, where no one falls in love or says “I do”. Mason and Pia try to keep things casual between them, but they just keep gravitating towards one another. Enjoyed their story very much, it was cute and sweet with some spice. Can’t wait to see how the rest of the boys break the pact.

Mason and Pia are so cute together. This was an adorable first book in The Bachelor Pact series and can't wait for the rest!

New York police officer Mason Bennet is back in Cedar Falls after his dad passed away unexpectedly. Missing his dad terribly, he isn’t interested in the woman that shows up at Heritage Hill Inn regarding a job she was hired to do there. Mason isn’t even sure he wants to keep the flailing Inn much less have the time and energy it would take to get the business functioning in the black again.

After losing out on a promotion that she should have gotten, Pia Russo accepted the position of manager of the Heritage Hill Inn in Cedar Falls, New York. Sadly, upon arriving in town, she discovered the owner had passed away. Meeting his son, Mason Bennett, didn’t go well at all as he promptly dismissed her. When Mason eventually hires her back Pia begins to settle into the small town and it quickly becomes obvious that Mason and Pia have a connection. Unfortunately, Mason and his buddies have had a long time pact that they will never get seriously involved or get married, ever!

Even though Mason and Pia have become much closer Mason still can’t decide if he’s going to return to his job at the NYPD or stay in Cedar Falls which leaves Pia in limbo. But Pia is no longer willing to spend time convincing someone of her worth. It is time for a serious conversation with Mason.

There were a couple of items I found issue with. The first being the over use of the f-bombs in chapter two. It seemed to calm down somewhat after that chapter but they seemed extremely excessive in chapter two. My second issue was with Pia’s character. With her arriving to take over management of the Inn there ended up being so little written about her performance of that job that her character began to feel one dimensional. I wish the author would have elaborated on her day to day activities a little more, maybe included how she approached and solved issues, etc.

I received an ARC and freely offer this review.

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This was a cute, sweet, small town romance.
The chemistry between Pia and Mason was great.
This is a start to a new series, and the set up for future books is all lined up with all the banter and friendships stories in this book.
Mason and Pia end up working together and refurbishing his family's inn. His friends are always interfering in his life. And the antics and banter were great and all that combined made this a fun read.

I really enjoyed this book from start to finish, based in a small town with 4 guys and one bachelor pact.
I was invested in this book from the start, enjoyed seeing how their instant chemistry developed throughout the story. I really liked Mason's friendship group, the banter shown between them through the dual pov worked really well. I really hope this a series for all 4 boys as I can't wait for their stories already. Highly recommend.

Thank you to netgalley and boldwood books for providing me an e-arc in change for a honest review.

Welcome to Cedar Falls! This is Mason and Pia’s story. Their chemistry is off the charts. I loved the strength in Pia as she got passed over for a promotion at her old job and strikes out for a position in a small town. The problem is the owner of the Inn has just passed away and now his son is the owner who abruptly turned her away. Mason has no idea what he wants to do with the Inn since he is a New York Policeman. Pia comes back the next day and confronts Mason who allows her back under the condition that he still is unsure what to do about the Inn. As they work together with his friends to renovate the Inn, they can’t fight the chemistry that is between them. With choices to be made about the Inn and their relationship, what to they choose?