Tools of Engagement by Tessa Bailey (Hot & Hammered #3)

 

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Sibling rivalry at it's best! Tools of Engagement was such a delight to read and listen to, especially since I love home improvement shows. The book draws you in with the characters and you feel like you're watching a reality show.

Wes stole my heart the second he volunteered to join Bethany's crew, leaving behind her brother. Bethany however, is reluctant to just hand over the reigns to him and makes him work for her trust.

A delightful RomCom that you'll make you want to read the entire series all over again. It also might just inspire you to do some home improvements of your own.

The audiobook for this was amazing to listen to, it perfectly brought the characters to life and made it that much more enjoyable for the reader.

😄 Comedy

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

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, but 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.

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Misadventures in the Cage by Sarah Robinson (Misadventures Series #28)

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Misadventures in the Cage was a knockout! No matter how prepared you think you are for the events in this book, you're not. So hold on tight and enjoy the ride.

Josie Gray is overwhelmed by familial obligations which have her personal and professional lives intertwining, leaving her with no time for herself or privacy to have a life of her own.

Callan Walsh is the next upcoming fighter in pursuit of the belt, title and the championship. When his one-night stand turns out to be the sister of his opponent, it sets off a series of events that will forever change all of their lives.

I enjoyed this book SO much, and while there were factors that I wish I could erase (you'll get it once you've read the story), it was a great overall journey that I would gladly go on again and again.

The characters are well-written, I loved watching them grow and develop with each chapter. So many twists and turns, that will pull you in all different directions. I'm still recovering from it, and it's been a few days.

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance
💥 Violence

Summary:

Callan Walsh kicks ass. In fact, he's famous for it. As one of the brightest up-and-coming stars on the MMA scene, he's an absolute beast in the cage...and out. Everything he's trained for has brought him to this moment. Going toe-to-toe with reigning champ Xavier Gray will make or break his career. Nothing can distract him from his lifelong goal. Nothing. Until he meets...his opponent's little sister.

Josie Gray is hell on wheels, gorgeous AF, and has a mouth that doesn't stop. The reluctant reality-television star is every man's dream, but she's about to become Callan's nightmare. Tired of being in her brother's fight-club entourage, Josie desperately desires her own life out of the limelight. Her loyalty to family keeps her tangled in faux fame, but what she feels for Callan is the realest thing she's ever known.

Sparks fly when Callan comes to Josie's rescue, leading to an all-consuming fire after a single night together. Forever is right at their fingertips, if only everything -- and everyone -- wasn't working to keep them apart. Will Callan and Josie fight through family ties to come out on top? Or are they both caged into lives they never wanted?

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