Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Review: Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey, narrated by Callie Dalton

 



About the Book


Genre
Romance

Format
Audiobook

Publisher
HarperAudio

Release Date
February 13, 2024

Synopsis from Goodreads:

Wells Whitaker was once golf’s hottest rising star, but lately, all he has to show for his “promising” career is a killer hangover, a collection of broken clubs, and one remaining supporter. No matter how bad he plays, the beautiful, sunny redhead is always on the sidelines. He curses, she cheers. He scowls, she smiles. But when Wells quits in a blaze of glory and his fangirl finally goes home, he knows he made the greatest mistake of his life.

Josephine Doyle believed in the gorgeous, grumpy golfer, even when he didn’t believe in himself. Yet after he throws in the towel, she begins to wonder if her faith was misplaced. Then a determined Wells shows up at her door with a wild proposal: be his new caddy, help him turn his game around, and split the prize money. And considering Josephine’s professional and personal life is in shambles, she could really use the cash…

As they travel together, spending days on the green and nights in neighboring hotel rooms, sparks fly. Before long, they’re inseparable, Wells starts winning again, and Josephine is surprised to find a sweet, thoughtful guy underneath his gruff, growly exterior. This hot man wants to brush her hair, feed her snacks, and take bubble baths together? Is this real life? But Wells is technically her boss and an athlete falling for his fangirl would be ridiculous… right?

My Review

Josephine Doyle is a huge golf fan and a huge fan of golf superstar Wells Whitaker. However, Wells’ career is on the downside, but Josephine doesn’t stop cheering for him.  Wells isn’t very appreciative and when he walks away from the sport altogether, he pushes her away too.

She’s shocked when Wells turns up on her doorstep.  He proposes she work as his caddy and help him make a big comeback.  He insists he can’t do it without his biggest cheerleader. Josephine is unsure, but she could use the money as her life isn’t going well and neither is her finances.

As they travel the golf circuit, they can’t help but be drawn to each other.  It’s not long before their relationship turns into something much more than business.

Josephine and Wells’ love scenes sizzle. Their chemistry is off the charts. These are two people I found myself really caring about.

I’m always looking for a good sports romance.  I’m mainly a baseball fan, but this particular series starts off with a golf story.  I know nothing about golf, but it didn’t matter.  It’s a very enjoyable read.

I will definitely be continuing with this series.  The next one is a hockey romance.  Another sport I don’t know much about, but this series looks to be much fun. 

For reading challenges:

Audiobook Challenge 2026
Literary Escapes Reading Challenge 2026 (Florida)
Library Love Challenge 2026


I borrowed this one from the library.  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.


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