Fangirl Down: A Spicy Sports Rom-Com with a Touch of Adventure, Get Ready to Sweat (Big Shots, 1)

#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey launches a super sexy sports romance series 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?

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Published Feb 13, 2024

384 pages

Average rating: 7.21

145 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Michalmarie123
Jul 20, 2025
Melissa
beatricetonguedi
Jul 08, 2025
2/10 stars
I have read books is poorly written as this and still found enjoyment,in them. “Fangirl Down” not only demonstrates a frustrating lack of writing skill and editorial attention— it has offended my sensibilities to an offensive degree.

I have never read a book that contradicts its vaguely “”feminist”” narrative so drastically. Every suggestion of progressive ideals (for lack of a better term) in it were immediately accompanied with violent, abusive, or generally unhealthy behaviors and situations. Even my ghostly great grandmothers are giving Tessa Bailey side eye because it’s not even feminist to believe the MFC (and any other character) is foolish. It’s more than a stretch to imagine that a criminally violent, alcoholic, obsessive man that literally never gives a good interview would have genuine and immediate sexual pull, much less romantic pull. I don’t care how rich and famous he is in the world of golf. Give me a break.

Anyone who dares read this book should be aware that it started out badly written and steadily got worse in every other quality.

(I was happy to see the inclusion of male-reviving analingus. It wasn’t enjoyable to read any of the low-quality sex scenes, but I’d like to see more scenes like this in contemporary romance in general.)
JessicaJe
Jun 20, 2025
9/10 stars
So fun!
Cindy Guinn
May 01, 2025
9/10 stars
4.5 rounded up!
Loved the type 1 diabetes rep and feeling seen by that characters issues/struggles with everything diabetes.
gill.jess
Feb 20, 2025
8/10 stars
4.25⭐️ Normally I'm a hockey romance girlie, but I can get down with some golf apparently lol. This was a super cute, quick read. The spice was great and fit with the plot nicely. Definitely want to read the 2nd one and see how the series continues.

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