I received an ARC of this ebook from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review. I loved book one of this series but I haven’t gotten the same feeling from any of the sequels until this one. This was both funny and spicy. The fake dating trope is a tried and true favorite. It also set up for book five, which is definitely going to be Madden and Eve’s story (although I am patiently waiting for Mailer’s story 🤞🏻).

Thanks to Avon for the ARC on NetGalley. I recently talked to my other book-loving friend about how Tessa Bailey works are a hit-or-miss, and unfortunately this is a miss for me. I never felt connected to the characters, main or secondary, and that is the basis for a work of fiction. Someone should be likable. I also believed this was falsely advertised as a baseball romance as well as a BBF (brother’s best friend) move, and I was disappointed about the latter. I also didn’t like that the MMC said some horrible and misogynistic things about women, and that was barely ,enthroned once the romance between the couple began. I understand character growth, but it wasn’t addressed in a way that worked for the story. I hope the next publication is edited better.

I love Tessa Bailey, and this is another hit out of the park for her! This book is great because both of the main characters are athletes with a competitive spirit who have to learn how to be in a relationship. I also really enjoyed reading about their close friends and family groups with lots of interesting dynamics. And as usual, the spiciness is spicy! I highly recommend this book.

I loved the continuation of this series! Skylar and Robbie were the perfect depiction of the fake dating trope. They were cute, funny, genuine, and just lovable. The banter was great and it was so easy to fall in love with these characters while getting a taste of some of our favorites from the previous books in the series.

Best read of 2025 so far!!! I sped through "Pitcher Perfect" in just 2 days, and I'm still reeling from the experience. Tessa Bailey's latest romance is a masterclass in witty banter, joyful romance, and heartfelt storytelling.

The chemistry between Robbie and Skylar is undeniable, and their romance unfolds at a deliciously slow burn pace that had me wanting more. I loved watching them navigate their differences and grow together, and their relationship feels authentic and true-to-life.

The baseball setting adds a fun and unique twist to the story. From competing in a game of hockey players vs baseball then him taking her out for OJ it left me wanting more from beginning to end. Overall, "Pitcher Perfect" is a standout romance that will capture your heart and leave you feeling all the feels.

**SPOILERS AHEAD**

This gave me the same giddy, kicking my feet feeling I got with Fangirl Down. I have loved this series with my whole heart but *especially* books 1 and 4. I loved Robbie. I love me an MMC that changes himself because he wants to be better for her. Her family was insane, but I wouldn't be surprised to meet people like that. I loved the cameos from books 1 and 2. I also liked that the hoodie joke was left behind in the other books and we only get a nudge and the cute book cover art. I wish it would've been even more bootylicious but(t), pun intended, I get all her books can't be like that so that's ok.

As an elder millennial I LOVED the HSM references. The epilogue was chef's kiss. Her big gesture was a bit out there but it was cute if irresponsible, LOL.

This review was very chaotic but I hope it shows how much fun I had. This made my whole weekend.

This book is not for me. I only got two chapters in but the arrogance of the male characters in this book was extremely off putting.

thank you to avon, netgalley, and miss bailey for the arc!!! it's like y'all just knew I couldn't wait until september for this one.

didn't love it, but tessa singlehandedly got me interested in hockey and sports romances with this series. honestly hate the trope of playboy and inexperienced girl, so i kinda knew this wouldn't exactly be my cup of tea.

a bit corny, a bit cringe, but i still ate it up in 24 hours!! tessa's books are always fun and smutty if nothing else. please see below for some of the most unhinged lines that will live with me forever:

"blow job workshop"
"college girl pussy"
"his tongue met her clit and married it"
"hitting my tight girl"
"squeezable buns"
"milking his inches"
"drenched suction of her pussy"
"this soft little pussy hurt"
and lastly...
"he gathered her panties in a fist, turning them into a thong and using the material to quickly yank her onto her toes" HE GAVE HER A WEDGIE?!!?

tessa go ahead and clock out for me lol

also the whole eve storyline was so eyeroll and strange and obviously setting up the next book for madden and eve with the tropes all laid out and everything and the book after that for reese and mailer. that being said, will i be reading those the second they come out? 1000%.

I’m a sucker for a good Tessa Bailey book. To say I was excited for this is an understatement. Thankfully the ARC gods answered because I loved every minute of Pitcher Perfect!

This book had me smiling and giggling the whole way through. As soon as we met Robbie & Skylar in the last book in the series, Dream Girl Drama, I knew their story was going to be good. So PS friends please read that book first before tackling this one. Anyway back to Robbie & Skylar. I love that they both come from sports backgrounds. Especially Skylar our MFC. I related so much to Skylar. Growing up and feeling like you’re failing because your sibling was achieving more in their sport. Then we have Robbie. I freaking love that man. He is quite literally the definition of cinnamon roll golden retriever. Him going from playboy to committed relationship man just for Skylar was 100% swoon worthy.

I also love that Tessa gave us not one but two of my favorite tropes enemies to lovers and fake dating. I usually don’t like when authors try to incorporate both. But the way Tessa incorporated it genuinely worked and made the story flow really well.

My only complaint comes from the ending. Y’all know of my hatred of the third act breakup trope. This book is no exception. I wish they had just talked it out. And the drama surrounding it felt a little rushed and unnecessary. However, even though it happened I still throughly enjoyed this book and will definitely be buying a trophy copy.

Overall, if you can’t already tell I highly recommend this book. Lastly big thank you to NetGalley & Avon for providing an arc to read and review!

Typical Tessa Bailey! Usually her books are hit or miss for me but I really enjoyed this one. This is the perfect beach read, you can definitely read it in one sitting and not be bored.

Tessa Bailey brings her signature steam and sharp banter to *Pitcher Perfect*, a small-town romance with a sports twist that starts with fireworks and slowly peels back emotional layers. While the chemistry between the leads is sizzling and the premise is classic romcom gold, the story doesn’t always dig as deep as it could emotionally. That said, it’s an addictive, fast-paced read with enough charm and heat to satisfy fans of Bailey’s bold, character-driven romances.

Jack Carter, a disgraced pro baseball player, is sent to lay low in a tiny seaside town while he waits for a scandal to blow over. Enter Hannah Monroe, the fiercely independent bartender who doesn’t care about Jack’s fame and definitely doesn’t want him in her bar—or her life. But when a community baseball league forces them into regular contact (and a bit of reluctant teamwork), what begins as mutual irritation simmers into undeniable chemistry. Forced proximity, playful insults, and shared vulnerabilities slowly lead to something deeper—if they can get past their own baggage long enough to claim it.

Bailey excels at flirtation with bite. Jack and Hannah’s interactions are laced with wit and smoldering tension from the start. The enemies-to-lovers dynamic feels organic and full of energy.

The small-town vibe is cozy and immersive, from the quirky townsfolk to the low-stakes, heartwarming backdrop of a struggling baseball league.

While he begins the book as cocky and emotionally guarded, Jacks transformation into someone more grounded and vulnerable is satisfying, even if it’s a little fast.
True to form, the spicy scenes are well-written, balanced with emotional beats that add to the intimacy rather than overshadow it.

While the book hints at deeper emotional wounds (grief, trust, identity), they’re not fully explored. Conflicts are resolved quickly, and some moments that should land hard feel a bit glossed over.

The town is full of potential, but side characters are mostly used as background or comic relief. A little more depth here would’ve added richness.

The climax and resolution come in a rush. After a slow, satisfying buildup, the final act feels too neat, with little resistance or fallout from the story’s key tensions.

*Pitcher Perfect* is fun, flirty, and full of Bailey’s trademark spark. It doesn’t reinvent the romance wheel, and it occasionally leans too hard on tropes without fully unpacking them—but it knows what it is and delivers a satisfying ride. Perfect for readers looking for a light, steamy escape with lovable leads, fast-paced storytelling, and just enough heart to keep it grounded.

If you're a fan of grumpy/sunshine dynamics, enemies-to-lovers setups, or small-town sports romances with heat and humor, this one's worth the swing.

4.5 ⭐️ and rounding up to 5! Thank you to NetGalley for the Arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love the Big Shots series and was super excited to get my hands on Pitcher Perfect! I was super excited that this book was about Robbie because we got to see so much more than just the Orgasm Donor. I liked this book a lot more than Dream Girl Drama. I really liked how the characters grow and change throughout the book. I couldn’t put it down. The character development of Skylar’s family really added to the book.

Tessa Bailey fans unite!!
Softball pitcher and hockey player crossover? Say less. I read this in 24 hours. And there’s gonna be another in the series! Loved the features of past characters. Thanks Net Galley for the ARC!!

OMG!
This was everything to me...
*Hockey Romance
*Enemies to Lovers
*He falls first
This is the first book I have ever read by Tessa Bailey, and let me just say I get the hype. I devoured this book, 2 days is all it took for me to finish this. I don't know why this book hit so close to home for me maybe because I played softball growing up, or the fact that I was a tom boy as well. But I felt a deep connection to Skyler. This book to me was fantastic just as it is. Everyone needs to read it. It also could be that I love a good hockey/sports romance as well.
I gave this book 4.5 stars.

If you liked the other three books in this series, or any Tessa Bailey book really, you’ll love Pitcher Perfect. It’s a classic Tessa Bailey romcom with a dirty talking hero, the best spice, and lines that make you snort laugh.

Robbie Corrigan and Skylar Page made for the perfect trope salad: fake dating, love coaching, a man obsessed, sports romance, and a sprinkle of enemies-to-lovers.

Listen, I’ve read almost every Tessa Bailey book there is, and I can pretty much tell you, formulaically, how it’s gonna go. The HEA-seeking part of me loves the lack of guessing and the guaranteed successful relationship. To me, that’s a typical romance book outline and it works for me. Is it groundbreaking? Not exactly. Should you dissect it and try to make it all make sense? Probably not. But it’s a feel-good, fun story that made me laugh and my heart flutter.

That epilogue was one of my favorites. Just… spot on to how you’d imagine them 5 years later. It had me grinning like a fool.

Some favorites:
* Female athlete representation
* Redbeard & Rocket
* Page Stakes family antics
* Hockey/baseball rivalry
* Robbie’s thoughtfulness
* The yellow kite 💛

I will say, the timing with this one was just a bit too fast-paced. I love insta-love, it just felt like the main problem Skylar had with Robbie was his womanizing ways and he basically said “I can’t change my past - *shrug*”. Understandable to a point, however, it just felt like her trust in him and their relationship was a bit unfounded and rash after their initial meet-cute. I expected a little more groveling or at least a deep conversation. Instead it felt a little like we tiptoed around the truth. I’d love to believe a man would change just for me within a week, but… 👀

And the fact that Skylar was “in love” with Madden, her brother’s best friend, for so long just kinda gave me the ick initially. Luckily, it was clear to me what was going on behind the scenes, but it was a little off-putting at first.

Otherwise, another cute read by Tessa Bailey. Looks like Madden and Eve’s book is coming up next and I’ll definitely be checking it out!


The Basics:
Hockey Player🏒//Softball Player 🥎
3rd Person Dual POV
Standalone, #4 in the “Big Shots” series
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5


Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for the ARC 🤍

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST ONE YET!!

I think each story in the Big Shots series is getting better and better! Tessa Bailey did an amazing job with Robbie and Skylar story! I knew I wanted this story when we got a glimpsed of their first meeting in Dream Girl Drama, and I LOVED that the story started with that interaction from the FMC and MMC!

I absolutely loved the growth and change Robbie went through! I love how vulnerable Robbie and Skylar were with each other, and I’m not going to lie, I absolutely love that Robbie fought for Skylar even after he knew she was pining after someone else! I can relate to that part of the story from my own personal experience.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon for the ARC!

While not my favorite book in the series, I enjoyed reading it. The characters were adorable, but would have appreciated more back story. It’s a real love at first sight and he falls first story. If you like those tropes, you enjoy this spicy sports romance.

I don’t know how she keeps making these books so good. This is absolutely my favorite series by her, hands down. Each book is an absolute delight. Robbie came out of nowhere and turned me inside out and upside down. The 0rgasm Donors were hilarious side characters in the other books, and I wasn’t sure what to expect from this story. Tessa blew all my expectations out of the water. Robbie was so endearing and ADORABLE. Sweet and romantic. Like, just made me laugh and cry. His immaturity made me not expect much from him, but then Tessa went and gave him all this depth. The writing was so beautiful and this was Tessa Bailey at her absolute best. If you like a reformed playboy who falls first and so damn down bad then read this asap. Robbie is going to knock your socks off!!!!

Tessa Bailey delivers sass and sizzle in the next book in her Big Shots series. I loved the fact that our female main character Skylar is a softball star, and of course Boston Bearcats’ own Robbie was her perfect match - even if it started with a big FU (IYKYK). A quick one-sitting read that did not disappoint, Bailey will always be an auto-add to my TBR author.

ARC via NetGalley

Goodreads review

This is my first sports romance book. It was really cute and Tessa Bailey did a great job with the dual narration. Overall really cute book.