Author: Tessa Bailey (narrated by Callie Dalton)
Year published: 2024
Category: Adult fiction (romance, sports)
Pages: 384 pages
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Location: (my 2025 Google Reading map): USA (FL, TX, CA)
Summary: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?
Review: A friend of mine knows that I am learning to play golf, and he told me I should read this book. I am all for rom-coms and sports books, so I was in.
The sexual tension and banter between Josephine and Wells worked right away. Josephine stands up for herself and doesn't rely on Wells, which I like. They were honest with each other from the very start, and made it clear that they were attracted to one another. And this book is steamy! I mean really steamy. They use all the swear words (and often) and the sex scenes are detailed.
I am totally supportive of alternating narrators and this one does it well. I liked hearing how both characters felt about each other and progressing the story. The author explains Josephine's diabetes and Wells' care for her by helping monitor her levels, carrying her meds, etc. The story also shows that diabetes is an issue for her but that is does not define her.
I'm giving this one 4.5 stars because it was the book I was in the mood for. My guess is that others would rate it lower.
Challenges for which this counts:
- Cover Lovers--Headwear
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