{"id":1567,"date":"2022-02-08T20:49:25","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T18:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readwithstefani.com\/?p=1567"},"modified":"2022-02-08T20:49:33","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T18:49:33","slug":"tools-of-engagement-by-tessa-bailey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readwithstefani.com\/mk\/tools-of-engagement-by-tessa-bailey\/","title":{"rendered":"Tools of Engagement | The Tessa Bailey Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/readwithstefani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/242314232_392777802290633_5321828499863293667_n.jpg?resize=455%2C606&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1568\" width=\"455\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/readwithstefani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/242314232_392777802290633_5321828499863293667_n.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/readwithstefani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/242314232_392777802290633_5321828499863293667_n.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/readwithstefani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/242314232_392777802290633_5321828499863293667_n.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/readwithstefani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/242314232_392777802290633_5321828499863293667_n.jpg?resize=9%2C12&amp;ssl=1 9w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/readwithstefani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/242314232_392777802290633_5321828499863293667_n.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/49203369-tools-of-engagement\">Goodreads link<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I couldn&#8217;t wait to read Bethany and Wes&#8217;s story, especially after a certain party took place in Manhattan and there were sparks all over the place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, I was a tad disappointed as things developed very quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love the exploration of Bethany&#8217;s insecurities, the depiction of a sterile house where all her friends seemingly admired it. When she asks for help, I almost wanted to applaud her, you go girl! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I liked how opposite the romantic interest, Wes, was in every sense and kept cheering them on. I just would&#8217;ve liked a bit more suspense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still a fun read, but not my favorite in this series. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check out my review of book 1 <a href=\"https:\/\/readwithstefani.com\/mk\/fix-her-up-the-tessa-bailey-project\/\">here<\/a> and book 2 <a href=\"https:\/\/readwithstefani.com\/mk\/love-her-or-lose-her-by-tessa-bailey\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can&#8217;t wait to read more by Tessa Bailey. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I couldn&#8217;t wait to read Bethany and Wes&#8217;s story, especially after a certain party took place in Manhattan and there were sparks all over the place. 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