Pitcher Perfect is the kind of cozy, feel-good romance that hooks you from the first chapter and doesn’t let go. Skylar is an ambitious and successful baseball pitcher who’s had her heart set on her brother’s best friend, Madden, but she is also very shy and self-conscious. So obviously she is too nervous to open up about her feelings to Madden. Will he reciprocate? Or does he only see her as her brother’s little sister?
That is why Skylar enlists the help of a flirty redhead hockey player to fake a relationship and spark some jealousy. I loved the plot, adored the MMC, and couldn’t get enough of the banter. The only thing is that Skylar came off a little cold and distant at times, making it harder to fully connect with her emotionally. Still, this book is fantastic and cozy - a perfect binge read!

Tessa does it again! A down bad MMC from Tessa always hits!! This ARC was the perfect early summer/baseball season read!

This book was a lot of fun! First of all, we love an MMC who is completely gone for his lady, and poor Robbie is beyond gone for our girl. I'm not usually a fan of nicknames, but "Rocket" and "Redbeard" were absolutely adorable. We get spicy lessons, an ultra-competitive family, and lots of witty banter.

There were a few areas where I felt the side characters’ stories started to overshadow the central plot, which can sometimes happen with interconnected standalones. The third-act breakup also felt a bit forced and unnecessary.

Overall, though, this was a light, fun, and spicy read that I really enjoyed.

This one is probably my least favorite of this series. It's not bad at all, but if I were to rank them that's how it would go. I really liked Skylar, her love for organization, and the way she could put Robbie in his place. I struggled to really like Robbie, but I did enjoy seeing his growth from playboy to no longer. The banter was fun and had me giggling a few times. Definitely an easy, quick read for me. This book makes me intrigued to see if Madden and Eve will get a book next now and it kinda seemed that way, so excited for that possibility!

✨Book Review – Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey (ARC)✨
Tessa Bailey hits it out of the park with Pitcher Perfect! This sizzling, swoon-worthy romance delivers everything you’d expect from her—witty banter, steamy tension, and characters you can’t help but root for. The chemistry between the leads is off the charts, and the small-town baseball backdrop adds the perfect charm to this fun, flirty read.
Bailey brings her signature heat and heart to the page, but also weaves in just enough emotional depth to make the story linger long after the last pitch. If you're a fan of sports romances with big feelings and bigger swoons, this one’s a home run. ⚾❤️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon & Harper Voyager for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Skylar Paige is a star softball pitcher and highly competitive. She’s been lusting after her brother’s best friend for years, but has never caught his eye. She’s heading home for her family’s annual wilderness competition, and enlists the help of NHL star Robbie Corrigan to help her win the competition and make her crush jealous enough to notice her. Except as Robbie helps Skylar gain confidence, she finds herself falling for him instead.

This book was a quick and steamy read. It may have been full of a ton of tropes, and not much substance, but it was a fun time and I didn’t want to put it down. It was an absolutely unrealistic storyline and Robbie was a walking red flag at the beginning of the book. However, he fell hard and fast for Skylar and I adored seeing him stand up to Skylar’s family for her. Skylar was a strong FMC, and the romance moved pretty quickly. I also enjoyed Skylar’s family dynamics.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the advance copy!

OMG this story was adorable. I enjoyed the growth between Robbie and Skylar. Super fun read. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC

I can officially say that I now understand the fuss! Pitcher Perfect was my first Tessa Bailey read, and it won't be my last. I absolutely loved it! I'm not a big fan of smutty romance novels, but I'm a sucker for a good romcom...especially the ones that include the fake dating trope. And she added sports into the mix?! Oh yeah! I was definitely sold. But this book was so much more than that. It wasn't just love and laughter and silliness. There were moments that were so profoundly deep that I wanted to cry. One particular scene near the end had me choked up, it was so beautiful. The chemistry between Skylar and Robbie was adorable and I simply loved their antics. They made me feel young again and nostalgic for my days as a competitive athlete. There were choices and instances in this book that were a little far-fetched, but the story was so well written, and the characters were so likeable that I didn't even care. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author. I would definitely recommend!

Side note: Skylar was right! Whitney Houston's National Anthem from 1991 was the best ever!!

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager for granting me a digital ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

Yearning is so back!! I'm living for the whole silly fun Big Shots series and this is another absolute banger.

I loved this book! Having a strong mfc is always a plus for me. She calls the guys on their bullshit and doesn’t let them off easy. I also love this interpretation of acts of service. Robbie is so sweet to Skylar and shows he’s truly paying attention to her. I love their banter and competitiveness as well. As a former tomboy, I love that Skylar can silence a team of pro hockey players with one pitch. This is definitely a book I wish I could read again for the first time.

Ohmygod, I did not expect to love this as much as I did. I’m not usually a fan of third-person point of view, but after three pages, I. Was. In. Tessa Bailey managed to get deep inside the characters’ heads, making third POV feel surprisingly intimate and immersive.

The characters were so well-developed—from Robbie, the charming player turned one-woman-man (who could definitely eat you out of house and home), to Skylar, the by-the-book softball star who slowly realizes perfection isn’t everything.

Even the side characters earned their time in the spotlight. Elton gives classic protective older brother vibes, complete with banter that cracked me up. And Robbie’s hockey teammates? Total scene-stealers. The bro talk-turned-girly gab sessions made me skeptical (do men really get that in their feels?), but I absolutely adored imagining it. NFL players giving relationship advice? I could read a whole bonus chapter of just that.

The pacing was spot on—I was fully along for the ride. And the kite motif, tied from early in the book through to the end? Loved that little emotional payoff.

This one’s perfect for fans of sports romance and enemies-to-lovers (though let’s be honest—Robbie never really saw Skylar as an enemy), especially if you’re here for sharp banter and emotionally satisfying arcs.

What didn’t quite land for me? Robbie’s transformation from ultimate player to ready-for-forever was fast. Like, “under-a-week” fast. It stretched believability a bit—but hey, I suspended disbelief and still swooned right through to the end.

Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 4.5 stars

Robbie and Skylar are a breath of fresh air—a duo that’s funny, endearing, and relatable. This story drew me in from the start, and out of all the couples in the series, they are up there with Wells and Josie.

Robbie surprised me in the best way—so open, honest, and unexpectedly earnest. I was rooting for him the entire time. And Skylar? Watching her confidence in herself as an athlete ripple into the rest of her life was such a joy.

One of my favorite things: no miscommunication drama! The characters actually talk to each other—refreshingly well—and that extends beyond the main couple to Skylar’s family and the Bearcats too.

This was a lighthearted, feel-good read that had me laughing—sometimes out loud at the pure ridiculousness of it all. We need more of that. The perfect escape read.

Thank you Avon and NetGalley for the ARC, all opinions are my own.

When a meet-cute includes her silently mouthing “fuck you” to him, you know you’ve got a winner. I loved this fake-dating, he falls first (hard) rom com. Tessa always gets many laughs out of me. I especially liked the term “bone down” that was used.

who doesn't love a good fake dating story? Skylar and Robbie don't get off to a great start. or even a good start. Skylar is tough as nails and in love with somebody else. Robbie is young and immature, but clever and snags a drink with Skylar. he's smitten, but realizes he doesn't have a chance, but agrees to fake date to get her the man she wants and he just wants to spend time with her. Feelings are caught, stupid things are done and happily ever afters are had. we get cameos from Sig, Chloe, Burgess and Tallulah , which makes everything okay.

If I could have read this in one sitting, I would have but adulthood held me back. I love Tessa Bailey books. She’s an auto-request and auto-buy author for me. She didn’t miss the mark on Pitcher Perfect. I loved that both of the characters were athletes. My heart broke for Skylar and her self-worth at the beginning of the book. Robbie was an ideal MMC. This was fantastic. Now I need a book about Mailer, another one about Skylar’s brother and ANOTHER one about Madden and Eve.
Thank you so so so much to Netgalley and the publisher for this arc ebook in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Tessa Bailey is an auto-buy author for me and this book will be no exception. (Can’t wait for my sprayed edges copy to arrive!) I was so excited to get this book as an ARC and I will definitely be recommending it. Skylar and Robbie first met in Dream Girl Drama (one of my favs) where they immediately had my attention. Finding out Pitcher Perfect was going to be about this couple, I knew we would be in for a ride. Robbie and Skylar have so much chemistry and the banter is top tier. The feelings and thoughts of the characters were believable and even thought I don’t love a miscommunication trope, this one was minimal and did not bother me. One thing to note is that this is an intensely character driven book, IMO. The characters truly go through visible growth which is hard to accomplish in one book, The plot was fun but it wasn’t really the main point and felt more like a background to the love story developing. That is not a negative, just a note to those who may prefer a more plot heavy book. As usual, Tessa Bailey has hit it out of the park (see what I did there?!). I can’t wait to see which characters in this series will get their own books! I have a couple ideas and hopefuls!

Thanks for NetGalley and HarperCollins for the opportunity to review this book in advance. All opinions are my own.

This was one of the cuter books I’ve read, and I love the puppy dog love Robbie shows. I’m not a huge fan of the insta-love trope though especially because this book took place in a matter of a week. Setting aside the unrealistic portions of the story, it was cute and sweet. I’m happy there wasn’t a wild twist with Madden in the end to ruin the vibes, it was tastefully done. I would give this a 3.5-4 star rating but leaning closer to 3.5 because of the cheesy portions of the story that make it a bit toooo unrealistic, but otherwise it was a fun read.

Uhm this was so cute! literally loved the banter between my girl and Robbie! Robbie is so cute and just seeing his character come to life was so good! I’ve never read a softball romance but I am literally so happy i did! it was awesome to read this book. And oh my god, Tessa Bailey did not play when it came to this!

Ok so I dont usually go for the Sports Romance books, they all seem the same to me so I never lean into them. I read this one as an ARC and im glad I did. it was a fast read, but satisfying. What set it apart for me was that I loved all the characters. They were so likeable and cheer-on-able. I rarely had to put the book down or take a break because I was invested. The love is adorable and the drama is not too much. I was like waiting for some big horrible plot twist that never came and I was glad for it. I needed this kind of book at this moment. Just a good fun cute read. Miss MMC was so oblivious at times though like Miss Maam we could not tell Madden was in L O V E. Come on girl.

Oh, it’s just me, wondering around my house, wishing there was more book to read.

Robbie and Skyler’s chemistry was gold from the start. The small blip of them at the end of Dream Girl Drama left me wanting more, and Tessa delivered!

Things I loved:
Fake dating trope
One bed
Banter
The competitive family
He’s a protector and she’s not used to being protected
They would do anything for each other
So, so many more things!


Things that confused me:
Eve. Should I know who she is? What’s her deal? I feel like I missed a chapter. There was very little context and background information.

I’m so thrilled that I got the opportunity to read Pitcher Perfect early. The Big Shots series has been some of my favorites from Tessa Bailey. And now I have a book hangover and I’ll probably just start back at the beginning and read them all again.