3.75!
I really enjoyed this! It was super cute and fun. Robbie and Skylar were both super likeable characters, although Skylar could be a bit oblivious at times!
My biggest “issue” with this novel was the pacing. A lot of their physical relationship was intertwined with Skylar still trying to pine for Madden… and it felt odd to me. But overall, enjoyed!

I think this is the couple I have enjoyed the most from the Big Shot Series so far. Robbie and Skylar had really good chemistry and I am a sucker for fake dating. Like many of Tessa Bailey's men Robbie was very intense, I mean this guy was down bad from the moment he saw her. Their story is very much insta lust/attraction/love which I always feel kinda fifty fifty on but this was in the span of like a week which seemed crazy to me. I like that he was down to help with Sky's family shenanigans and stand up for her. Her family, for being all "smart" people that boasted about all graduating from Brown were really clueless to her feelings. One thing that was kinda silly was the fact that the whole dating ruse was so she could get Maddens attention, her long time crush and brother's best friend. She could barely have conversation with the guy despite knowing him since she was a teenager, it was just not believable. Also I get it was part of her development, but the fact Skylar was constantly doubting how "hot" she was and that nobody would like her because she grew up around boys and was more tomboyish put me off her character a bit. Overall it was an ok read, something to read in between heavier stuff

Thank You to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyage for this ARC, all opinions are my own.

I finished this book so damn fast! The tropes in this book were perfection. Always can rely on Tessa Bailey's books if you want a raunchy romcom!

4.5! I adore this series. I think Tessa Bailey does a remarkable job of creating relatable characters. The tension is tangible and the chemistry is exploding. My one caveat that I never really noticed from her other books is the writing style. I think this book is meant to be in third person, but the internal monologue leans more toward first person and I got a little confused especially since we had to decipher who was feeling what. I think this book would have benefited from a distinctive dual POV because that’s sort of what’s happening now, except it’s all getting mixed up together. I’m a Tessa STAN so I don’t want that to affect my rating, but I feel like the intense book critiques of the world will call this out.

You know that feeling when you're so giddy and you're squealing and kicking your feet because you're reading some of the cutest dialogue and scenes? That was me for the entirety of Tessa's newest release. Pitcher Perfect is everything to me, and definitely rivaled my love for the first installment in the series (Fangirl Down, which I didn't know if she would ever be able to top). I am such a sucker for a "romance/relationship coach" trope and it was executed so well here. Both MCs were so interesting, and together they exuded absolute fireworks!
I will never pass on a Tessa book, but this is one that I will be forcing all of my friends to read this fall!

Pitcher Perfect is another sports romance in Tessa Bailey's Big Shots series but can be read a standalone. It started off as a brother's friend to lovers trope but quickly morphed into a fake-dating trope and I enjoyed the switch. It was a fun read with all the competitions and head-buttings going on. More importantly, I loved the character development and how the characters dealt with their insecurities. An enjoyable read overall.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Avon and Harper Voyager | Avon via Netgalley. All opinions expressed are mine

Tessa Bailey has done it again. From the moment Robbie and Skylar first met, Robbie was a goner, and boy howdy, did that rookie show us what simp could mean. There is fake dating, well-meaning siblings andd teammates, hookup lessons, and chaotic family traditions. Everyone deserves a partner that supports them the way Skylar and Robbie support each other by the end of Pitcher Perfect.

Tessa Bailey is always an automatic read author for me and Pitcher Perfect was quickly added into my top 3 of all time! Redbeard and Rocket were the best couple ever! The tropes of this book are truly some of my favorites. An enemies to lovers and fake dating together was a phenomenal combination! Robbie is a total playboy who first sees Skylar and is a changed man forever! He helps her with flirting lessons and tries to get her childhood love jealous but in the process she ends up falling for him too! This was so sweet and the spice was unreal as it usually is in Tessa Bailey books! Robbie’s mouth is dangerous!! And he’s definitely become a top 5 book boyfriend for me. He’s so supportive of her and has such a redemption story from his old ways! This one was so fabulous and was such an easy 5 stars!

Tessa Bailey has struck again! When I heard we were getting one of the “O-Donor’s” love story I knew it would be full of chaos and fire! If you love fake dating, fierce competition, and slow-burn romance, Pitcher Perfect hits it out of the park.

What starts as a convenient arrangement full of playful banter and ridiculous “couple challenges” quickly turns into something deeper—complete with stolen glances, unexpected confessions, and heart-thumping tension on and off the field. Throw in some spicy lessons and you’ve got yourself a hit!

The chemistry is undeniable, the softball and hockey action is surprisingly detailed (and fun!), and the emotional payoff is worth every slow-burn second. Whether you’re here for the sports, the swoon, or the satisfying fake-to-real love arc, this one’s a home run.

I was so excited to see this available on Netgalley. This book delivered everything I expected and then some! I can’t wait to re-read it when I get my preorder on release day.

The story is adorable in the way every Tessa Bailey book is and the spice is spicing. 10/10

This has been my favorite of this series. Delightful characters, I loved the dynamic between Skylar and Robbie. Both showed such growth and the heat between them was fire. Highly recommend

Hot take: Insta-love doesn’t bother me.

Loved this, ate it up, absolutely devoured.

This book doesn’t take itself seriously at all. Everything happens in 1 week. Robbie is my favorite, sorry about it. Hated Madden, what a boring log of a man. I wanted more of her crazy parents and that whole family dynamic, but I had a lot of fun reading this one. Everything moved at hyper-speed, but honestly it didn't take me out of the story or make it feel unbelievable. That's just how Skylar and Robbie do their thing.

This one was better than Fangirl Down.

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The dynamic between Skylar and Robbie was sweet, but the plot was so, so silly. Even though most Tessa Bailey books are outrageously silly, this one seemed more than most.

Another absolute GEM by Tessa Bailey. Robbie is exactly what I love in an MMC, he is goofy, sexy, falls hard and does everything he can to show that he can be trusted (even if he is the same person that once wore an "orgasm donor" sweatshirt).

Skylar is an athlete herself (college pitcher), so she understands the dedication it takes to achieve goals. She also respects the scheduling, hard work, and need to miss things due to practice. I loved that these two had this in common.

Where they differ greatly? Their experiences in (and out) of the bedroom. Not to worry, Robbie is more than willing to be a teacher, though it is him who ends up learning more about himself than expected.

Tessa Bailey, you always know how to make me smile!

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✔️ Fake Dating
✔️ Sports Romance (Softball/Baseball 🥎⚾️ & Hockey 🏒)
✔️ Enemies to Lovers
✔️ He Falls First

Thank you @tessabaileyisanauthor and @netgalley for providing me with an earc of this book and giving me the opportunity to read this book early! 🫶

Do I like Hockey? 👎 Baseball/Softball? 👎 Do I still somehow LOVE sports romance books, specifically this one? 👍 Abso-freaking-lutley. 🤣 This may be the 4TH book in Tessa’s “Big Shots” series but it also happens to be my favorite (so far). This story really surprised me by how enjoyable it was - I was giggling and swooning throughout the entire thing. Some might say this book was a real home run. Ok I literally had to…I’m sorry, I’m done. 🤣

The main characters were adorable in this one. 🤣 Team Rocket and Redbeard had great chemistry, spice, funny banter, and some swoonworthy moments. (Think the Notebook. 🌧️🌳) All I’m gonna say is playboy Robbie should definitely be added to your book boyfriends list. 😍 I also really enjoyed the side story in this one - I knew from the first page of weirdness what was going to happen but it was still cute to see it play out. Needless to say Tessa knocked it out of the park with this one, so you should definitely give it a try!

“You’re not changing me. You reminded me who I always wanted to be. Did you kick me in the ass? Yeah. Good. The best things in life kick you in the ass. And God, you are the best thing in this life. The best thing.”

Bonus Quote: “You better hope Elton’s black eye is gone before we visit my parents next week or Mother is going to be pissed. She taught me everything I know about cannibalism. You’re big. You could feed us for a month.”

This was such a fun read! I laughed out loud multiple times. Robbie felt like a true jock but teddy bear at heart. This love story really resonated with me having been a collegiate athlete that married one too! The fake dating troupe was well done. I appreciated the genuine care and heart eyes that Robbie developed. Ok, let’s call a spade a spade…. I loved his unabashed obsession with Skylar.

Pitcher Perfect is the newest in Tessa Bailey’s Big Shots series. I’ve enjoyed the series so far, and even though I think this might be the weakest in the series, it was still enjoyable enough to finish and wonder about a fifth installment. I’m not a huge fan of installment-love stories and that’s what we have in Robbie and Skylar. Robbie in particular goes from one extreme male archetype to another with I barely more than a few words and fierce side eyes exchanged during their first meeting. It was a bit hard to believe. Pitcher Perfect does what it sets out to do, and will be enjoyable to those looking for a light and fluffy sports romance.

I loved seeing Robbie Corrigan as the main character. In previous books, I disliked him and saw him as a shallow man. In Pitcher Perfect , Tessa Bailey hits a home run with Corrigan as the main character. He grew into a man who was lovable and much deeper than I originally saw him.

Tessa Bailey is ALWAYS an automatic read for me when I’m looking for some spice with a happily ever after at the end. Pitcher Perfect was no exception. After a chance meeting, Robbie (NHL hockey player for the Boston Bearcats) is enamored with Skyler, a disciplined division 1 softball player who seems to be unaware of her stunning looks. The only problem? She has a major, lifelong crush on her brother’s best friend Madden and she is less than impressed with Robbie, who has a notorious reputation as a playboy who has no issues getting the attention of any woman he chooses.

Seeking any opportunity to get closer to her, Robbie volunteers to be on her team for her families crazy annual skills contest and pretend to be her boyfriend to make Madden finally notice Skyler. Throughout the weeklong contest, Skyler and Robbie also have their own ‘side missions’ to help Skyler feel more confident in winning over Madden. However, as I’m sure we can all anticipate, the sparks begin to fly as their lessons progress…

I absolutely loved this one, as always the dialogue and banter between characters had me cracking up in some places followed by some serious spice! Despite it being part of a series, you could read this one without having read the other books and still follow the storyline perfectly. Thank you to NetGalley, Tessa Bailey and Avon and Harper Voyager | Avon for the advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review. You can find Pitcher Perfect on shelves near you on its pub date of September 9th, 2025!

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I can always count on Tessa Bailey for a book that's not only steamy, but funny with a little heart. In this book we meet Skylar and Robbie; two competitive athletes (him: hockey, her: softball) who end up teaming up together in her family's annual competition. While Skylar is pining after a childhood friend, Robbie has got a crush and can't let her go. They pretend to fake date to make the friend jealous, and you all know what happens when you do that...
I definitely recommend this if you're a fan of Tessa Bailey's previous books. It's a fun and easy read!