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I woefully underestimated how much I was going to love this, which became exceedingly obvious when I started flying through the pages. I ADORED the gruff and grumbly hero, who is so used to people giving up on him that he assumes his last remaining fan will do so as well. My heart hurt for the man he tried to hide behind his intimidating demeanor, and I loved watching him slowly reveal his true self. He is SUCH a sweetheart underneath all that grumble, and also intensely loving with his girl. The banter and playfulness paired perfectly with the plentiful hot and spicy moments, which dialed up the chemistry another notch. The forced proximity and team component made the story richer, and I loved watching these two come to realize how right they are for each other. The sunshine heroine has the loyalty and strength that our hurting hero needs in his life, and watching him bask in that light was so fun to read. It’s EASILY one of my new favorites from Bailey, and a fresh, original read. I loved it a whole lot.
The story follows Wells, a professional golfer who is ready to give up the game at only 29. He once had a reputation as one of the best, but Wells’ game has crumbled over the last few years, as everyone who once stood by his side has moved on to newer, shinier players. All except for one woman, his biggest fangirl. Josephine (27) has been cheering Wells on for the last several years because she understands what amazing talent he has, and she’s not going to give up on him just because he’s hit a rough patch. Though Wells is ready to give up on himself and is surlier than ever, the bad boy of golf shows a softer side when he realizes that Josephine could use some support herself. Soon after, Wells insists that Josephine become his new caddie and join him on tour – a decision he couldn’t have predicted would change everything for them. Because once Wells gets to know Josephine as more than the girl on the sidelines, he realizes there’s no way he’s going to let her go.
This has such a unique premise that I really wasn’t sure what to expect from it, so I went in with a level of hesitation – which quickly left the building. Josephine isn’t some puck bunny or celebrity chaser, she’s simply a woman who appreciates Wells’ talent. I loved that they only knew the surface level pieces, which meant they got to know each other in a whole new way. There’s the richness of their history but also the brand new chemistry, which takes no time to catch fire. Once Wells becomes smitten, he is a man obsessed, and I loved his over-the-top adoration of all things Josephine. Josephine was pretty great too, and it’s clear that she’s a heroine who is close to Bailey’s heart, as she has Type 1 Diabetes like her real-life daughter. That adds an extra layer of depth and intimacy to the story, and I thought it was a fantastic component. The story is playful and SUPER spicy, but there’s an undercurrent of something deeper running throughout. It was so very easy to binge and might just be my new favorite from the author. There was zero question that it was getting 5 stars from me.
Releases on February 13th – preorder today!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NGIkbA
Blurb:
#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey launches a super sexy sports romance duology with a rom-com about a bad boy professional athlete who falls for his biggest fan…
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?
Releases on February 13th – preorder today!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NGIkbA
Up next in July!
We met the couple from The Au Pair Affair in Fangirl Down, and that has me even more excited to dig in.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey returns with an all-new sports rom-com about a burly, surly, single dad who falls head-over-hockey-stick for his quirky live-in nanny…
Tallulah is smart, vivacious, and studying to be a marine biologist. She’s also twenty-six and broke. So when Burgess, a battle-scarred hockey veteran and newly single dad, offers her a job as his live-in nanny, she jumps at the opportunity to get paid while living in a super fancy neighborhood and being around Lissa, his cool but introverted tween.
Her tween charge isn’t the only one who could use some help fitting in, though. According to…well, everyone except Burgess, he needs to get back on the dating scene, and adventurous Tallulah is just the girl to show him how. But as boundaries are slowly crossed and Burgess finds himself pulled between his daughter, who wants her parents back together, and his insane chemistry with Tallulah, a huge rift is formed, and Tallulah does the “right” thing—breaks her own heart and walks away.
Though Burgess knows it’s for the best—he’s too jaded, with too much baggage—a chance meeting, and a new push from his daughter, forces him to put everything on the line and fight to prove he learned his lessons well and is worthy of a happily ever after with Tallulah.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GXp2L5
About the Author:
#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey can solve all problems except for her own, so she focuses those efforts on stubborn, fictional blue-collar men and loyal, lovable heroines. She lives on Long Island avoiding the sun and social interactions, then wonders why no one has called. Dubbed the “Michelangelo of dirty talk,” by Entertainment Weekly, Tessa writes with spice, spirit, swoon and a guaranteed happily ever after. Catch her on TikTok at @authortessabailey or check out tessabailey.com for a complete list of books.
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