Tools of Engagement by Tessa Bailey is a contemporary romance novel published in 2020.
It is the third book in the Hot and Hammered series. The story centres on Bethany Castle, a determined and ambitious woman who runs a home renovation business, and Wes Daniels, a charming and skilled carpenter.
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Hair, makeup, clothing, decor… everything in Bethany Castle’s world is organized, planned, and styled to perfection. Which is why the homes she designs for her family’s real estate business are the most coveted in town. The only thing not perfect? Her track record with men. She’s on a dating hiatus and after helping her friends achieve their dreams, Bethany finally has time to focus on her own: flip a house, from framework to furnishings, all by herself. Except her older brother runs the company and refuses to take her seriously.
When a television producer gets wind of the Castle sibling rivalry, they’re invited on Flip Off, a competition to see who can do the best renovation. Bethany wants bragging rights, but she needs a crew and the only member of her brother’s construction team willing to jump ship is Wes Daniels, the new guy in town. His Texas drawl and handsome face got under Bethany’s skin on day one, and the last thing she needs is some cocky young cowboy in her way.
As the race to renovate heats up, Wes and Bethany are forced into close quarters, trading barbs and biting banter as they remodel the ugliest house on the block. It’s a labor of love, hate, and everything in between, and soon sparks are flying. But Bethany’s perfectly structured life is one kiss away from going up in smoke and she knows falling for a guy like Wes would be a flipping disaster.
About the Author
Tessa Bailey is a bestselling romance author known for her steamy contemporary romance novels. With her engaging storytelling and memorable characters, Bailey has gained a devoted following in the romance genre.
As a New York Times bestselling author, Tessa Bailey has written over 50 contemporary romance novels. She has written numerous popular series, including the Line of Duty series, the Broke and Beautiful series, and the Romancing the Clarksons series, among others.
Tessa Bailey has won several awards for her work, including the RITA Award for Best Erotic Romance and the HOLT Medallion Award of Merit.
