Fallen Hearts
Cissy Mecca

I haven’t read any of Cissy Mecca contemporary romance before, although I’ve read a lot of her medieval books. And I recently read her first romantasy Whisper of War and Storms. She’s a very talented author and I’ve come to realize her books under any pen name and any genre are wonderful romances. The plot spins the tale of two people meeting, falling in love and then finding their happily ever after. Her characters are well defined and emotionally mature, (except maybe one of the secondary characters). All the characters are lovable to keep the reader invested in their stories. I find all of this author’s work enjoyable, entertaining and well worth the read.

Four guys, one small town and one bachelor pact! This small town romance set in Cedar Falls had me invested from the beginning. Pia and Mason’s chemistry was instant however due to their work commitments, Pia now works for Mason they both know they shouldn’t cross the line with their mutual attraction. I adored Mason’s friendship group the guys banter was so good and personality I can’t wait for their stories. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and would highly recommend it especially if you love a good small town romance.

A delightful slow burn that explodes into a four alarm fire- the chemistry between Pia and Mason is that hot! The setting is beautiful and the friendships provide witty banter and a shoulder to lean on when the need arises. The small town vibes draw you in and the tender moments, laughter and spice make you want to stay and see what unfolds next.

Enjoyable workplace romance!

I really liked Pia and Mason. I thought they were cute and had good chemistry. I liked the will-they-won't-they, it helped build up the romance with tension and mutual pining.

I thought the plot was interesting too since I have never run an inn.

A very enjoyable read!

The beginning of a new small town romance series!

This story has
- insta- lust
- no- love pact
- boss/employee
- close friend group
- small town

I enjoyed this story and the banter but I wanted a little more angst. If you like Lucy score or Elsie silver books give this author a try!

A super nice, small town romance with lots of set up for future books dealing with the group of guys with a “no love” and “no marriage” pact. Maybe more of a 3.5 but I’d round it up to 4 stars - I’d definitely read more in this series to see where everyone ends up.

Mason and Pia end up working together and refurbishing his family’s inn. His group of guy friends is ever present, interfering and fun as he tries not to fall in love with the new manager that he has hired.

A bit of repetitiveness in the boss/employee/we shouldn’t do this dynamic and in Mason making his decisions but overall a pretty good book.

Enjoyable small town romance between a new inn manager and her boss who’s an innkeeper/nypd/former army ranger. Mason just unexpectedly lost his dad and is managing the inn while trying to figure out next steps. Unbeknownst to him, his dad hired Pia to come in and help the struggling inn. After getting off on the wrong foot, Mason recognizes Pia’s value at the inn and agrees to keep her on. Additionally, there was some heavy insta-lust between the two. They play the should we game most of the book given that he’s technically her boss and isn’t sure of his future. My issue with the story is the pacing. There was so much build up and wishy-washy feelings and the ending felt rushed and out of nowhere. This would be a good library read for fans of Elsie Silver and Devney Perry.

Thank you Boldwood Books for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Great romance here. Mecca has crafted brilliant characters that will have you invested in this story from the start. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Mason nunca esperó regresar a su pueblo natal, y mucho menos hacerse cargo de la posada familiar, pero tras la muerte de su padre, ahora debe decidir qué hacer: vender o continuar con el negocio.
Pía acaba de mudarse a Cedar Falls para empezar de cero, pero se lleva una sorpresa al enterarse de que su jefe ha muerto y que debe convencer al hijo de este de que no la despida y la deje a cargo de la posada.


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Quería golpear a Mason cuando salió con la tontería del acuerdo cuando regresó a la ciudad, sólo por eso quería que Pía saliera con otro. Para que se tratara sus palabras.

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