Delise Torres / Daydreamer of Messy Love Stories

Puerto Rican Author & Book Coach

Writing Stories of Love, Culture, and Vulnerability

My name is Delise Torres, and I’m an author writing stories about flawed women searching for belonging and love. I’m also a book coach helping writers translate their vision into novels with emotional depth and meaning.

One Tough Cookie

A 2024 International Latino Book Awards Honorable Mention: Best Novel – Romance

A Latina Fleabag committed to her carefree single life meets the sexy new mechanic determined to break through her defenses, in this humorous and heartfelt foodie women’s fiction set at a cookie company.

Praise for One Tough Cookie

"A simply riveting, fun, and funny read from first page to last, One Tough Cookie is all the most impressive when considering that it is author Delise Torres' debut as a novelist."

Midwest Book Review

"One Tough Cookie is a snappy debut filled with complex characters and the struggles of a growing business. The cookie-factory setting heats up with plenty of romance and a brazen heroine, who isn’t afraid of her sexuality."

Kelly Siskind

Author of 50 Ways to Win Back Your Lover

"Sharp and voicey, One Tough Cookie is a fast read, making you crave cookies as it delves into Karina's world at a cookie plant. Karina is snarky and sassy, a unique heroine searching for what she really wants. A charming debut!"

Lyn Liao Butler

Author of The Tiger Mom's Tale

“Original, witty and entertaining with strong romcom vibes, One Tough Cookie explores what happens when we let the hard external layer protecting us crumble just a little.”

Lainey Cameron

Award-winning author of The Exit Strategy

"In her debut, Torres has written an unapologetic story about one woman’s quest for singularity, and how love might just be the missing ingredient. For fans of Fleabag, 10 Things I Hate about You, The Proposal."

Joanna Monahan

Author of Something Better

"This book is a delightful mix of humor, heart, and heat, set against the charming and unique backdrop of a Florida cookie company. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a strong, complex heroine, a swoon-worthy hero, and a romance that’s as sweet as it is spicy!"

Dorothy M.

Goodreads Reviewer

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In Destination Wedding, a prequel to One Tough Cookie, Karina just wants a fun weekend in Puerto Rico, but her friend’s wedding brings out all her fears about love & commitment.