A review by its_beautifully_bookish
Tools of Engagement by Tessa Bailey

challenging funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Overall Rating: 4⭐️

Format: Paperback

Favourite Quote: “Maybe I could be the one thing you don’t overthink, all right?“

Tropes: slow burn, fast paced, he falls first, workplace romance, small town

Soooooo good!!! This book was a fast paced slow burn read that was just what I needed!! 

Wes what a guy!! I can’t believe I waited so long to read this book! Bethany was so relatable love love love!!

No miss communication I don’t think I mean many a small small bit? But nothing like the usual and third act break ups it was such a strong couple vibe through out, I can’t decide which is my favourite of the series… it might still be fix her up I can still remember the storyline now and I read it a few years back but maybe Bethany and Wes have creeped up there now on my re read list… I mean I think what stops it being the favourite is so much happening so fast for me if I had to choose! 

Book one in this series is a go to re read for me and I think this book will be the same it was such a comfort read for me think slow burn fast paced romance with enemies to lovers lightly sprinkled in - LOVE!

The niece was adorable and the ice cream shop moment my heart it was adorable!!

Loved MMCs determination he had his sites set and his intentions made clear it was so easy to read along, yes there was an age gap but I wouldn’t say it was massive!! The step sister was an interesting turn and also the sister in law sounds like a right whack job! But I guess if it works it works ?? 

If it was me I actually think I would have liked it to be slower I read it in probably *just counting reading time* less than 24 hours.. devoured!! And then when I realised the time frame of the book I thought the ending was a bit crazy for me I needed more time plugged into the relationship but it was a spicy sweet read I overall enjoyed!

The cover didn’t do Wes any justice it was very simple but the story was so good it didn’t bother me as much as it normally would… what stopped it being a 5 star for me was some typos in the print so it wasn’t a 5 for me but it was very high!!

Bethany what a queen she was! Hiding behind A mask but Wes seeing straight through adorable and definitely an easy read if you are looking for one!