Another fun read by Tessa Bailey. This is a fast paced read that keeps your attention! I found both of the main characters in this book to be lovable, in their own unique way. Would recommend if you are on the hunt for a spicy sports romance novel!

Pitcher Perfect wasn’t a grand slam. More like a strong start only to lose in the 9th.

Will Robbie end up stealing Skylar’s heart or striking out?

Robbie is an obnoxious and misogynistic hockey player and Skylar is a star softball pitcher. They meet when Skylar’s brother challenges the hockey team to a game of baseball.

As Skylar takes the field she overhears Robbie talking about his frequent conquests with women. Skylar quickly mouths a retort that starts with an f and ends in a u. But Robbie is struck with her beauty and wagers a bet on the field he wins.

In the end, Robbie wants to win Skylar over any way possible and agrees to be her partner for a week long Olympic-style game with her family. She wants him to teach her how to be flirty, sexual, and appeal for her brother’s BFF.

The storyline started strong. I was so excited for a strong female athlete….but then portrayed as weak and fragile with men and needs help from men to learn anything. Robbie is misogynistic and this theme is repeated in later scenes with more of the hockey players.

Yes there’s character growth, but it was an ick factor for me. Would love to see a strong female athlete with all strong qualities without the undertone of needing to be saved.

Thanks @Netgalley and @Avon&HarperVoyager for the advanced digital copy.

Robbie “redbeard” corrigan & Skylar “rocket” page- I think this has been my favorite Tessa book thus far. I was never into sports romance but this one literally knocked it out of the park! 10/10 no notes! Thank you for allowing me to get an arc copy of this one!

Tessa Bailey really hits a groove in her Sports series with Pitcher Perfect. Skylar and Robbie are an unlikely couple--as a hardworking softball pitcher, Skyler knows what she wants and goes after it, even though she feels like she has something to prove after being rejected by Brown University, the college all of her family members have attended. Robbie is a rookie on the Boston hockey team that Bailey has featured in the other books in this series. He's a great athlete, caring and funny, but is a womanizer. In a very strange meet-cute, Skyler and Robbie clash, then decide to team up and compete together in Skyler's family's annual sports competition. I am not a fan of fake-dating storylines typically but I do love a story when one partner 'teaches' the other something as part of a deal. In this case, Robbie agrees to teach Skyler to flirt and hopefully attract her brother's best friend, who she's been crushing on for years. The storyline is goofy with a few bizarre tangents but I really love the chemistry between Skyler and Robbie. Their chemistry was immediate and their banter was really entertaining and funny. They fall in love unexpectedly, but also become great friends and one another's trusted confidants in the process. The spicy scenes were great too, as they always are in a Tessa Bailey book. Loking forward to another installment in this series down the road.

Thanks to Avon/Harper Voyager for access to the preview copy.

If Tessa writes it then I am automatically jumping to read it as fast as possible. There has not been a Tessa book I have missed and I don't want to. She is such a comfort author and always will be. I love her jumping into a sports romance, and what better time for BASEBALL! It was so cute and I am utterly obsessed.

4.5/5 out of 5 - Tessa Bailey is the queen of humorous stories with spicy romance! This series has been hit/miss for me, but I loved this one! I love how much Robbie wanted to make Skylar felt loved and seen - when he showed up with her college t-shirt, swoon! I totally related to Skylar with her family and I think a lot of people will too. This felt like a fun summer read that I can totally picture; also, would be a hilarious movie!

**Thank you to Netgalley and the author for the e-ARC for my review.

Not my favorite one in the series, but still a very enjoyable read! Tessa is the queen of contemporary romance IMHO. Insta-love is a hard sell for me, but she made it work.

The issue for me was the depth. Robbie and Skylar's love doesn't feel nearly as deep as Sig and Chloe's, or Burgess and Tallulah's. It's not even in the same ballpark (no pun intended). I think part of that is that Skylar felt very closed off, and I didn't leave the book convinced that she's really ready for a relationship with Robbie. Robbie felt ready, but Skylar definitely didn't.

Also....is Tessa sponsored by Stouffer's??? Maybe I just don't understand the allure of a frozen lasagna.

Thank you to Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

"Every part of me, inside and out, is yours. Every fucking day of the week."
Tessa Bailey does very little wrong in my book. She writes it, and I will read it. Then there is about a 99% chance that I am going to enjoy it.
Such was the case with this book! I was so excited to get an ARC for book 4 of the Big Shots series. I have loved each of the books in this group.
Quite frankly, I am sad that the book is over. I think when the book comes out on audio, I will listen again in September. Give myself some time and reread.
Fake-dating is so fun, and Tessa did it so well in this book.
Skylar and Robbie.. ahhh.
I don't want to give much away, but I will spit some facts for you:
-he falls first, and goodness does he fall hard!
-touch of enemies to lovers
-The spice is spicing! whewee!
-attentive MMC
-healthy competition between MCs
-family drama
This might go down as one of my favorite Tessa Bailey books. I did not expect to love Robbie as much as I did!
The characters are so perfectly written and paired as always.
The structure of the plot is perfect. The pace of the story is wonderful, chef's kiss!
The character development and relationship development are spot on!
Robbie and Skylar are the perfect balance.
This is a MUST-READ for your Fall TBR. I cannot wait for this to officially be on the shelves so I can get my trophy copy!
Thank you to Tessa Bailey, NetGalley, and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this ARC!
Happy Reading!

Pitcher Perfect/ @tessabaileyisanauthor ⚾
Another 5 ⭐️ from my girl 👏🏼

Tropes I’m obsessed with:
💋 Reformed playboy
💍 Fake dating
☀️ Summer vibes for DAYS

What I loved most? The quiet, aching hope in both characters—that their fake dating plan would work in their favor… only to fall hard for each other instead. Ugh. I know a lot of us are suckers for an enemies to lovers and this is as close as it gets in romcom. 🔥

Thank you NetGalley for this eARC!

I absolutely adored this book. The banter was amazing, the chemistry was off the charts, the characters were so much fun.

Zero complaints. No notes. Favorite book of the series so far.

I admit, he falls first and fast is my kryptonite. The MMC was lovable and experienced some character development after lacking depth and self-awareness in the previous two titles in the series. It was nice to see him meet his match and prove his worth and dedication to being what she needed. He proved himself to be a supportive partner, acknowledging and understanding the value and worth of both MCs.

The first thing the FMC says to the MMC is “Fuck you”. Full transparency I was SOLD right then and there. The more I read the more I loved it and the more I laughed.

𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 by Tessa Bailey

This was somehow my first book by Tessa Bailey and I am here to be ashamed BUT say it will NOT be my last.

We follow Professional NHL Hockey player Robbie Corrigan and All-American College softball pitcher , who have a chance meeting when Skylar’s brother has challenged Robbie’s hockey team to a “friendly” baseball game. The pair instantly set off fireworks when Skylar’s literal first words to Robbie are 𝗙𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂. From there the antics continue and somehow Robbie ends up Skylar’s “dating coach”.

You guys I ate this up 👏🏼 the banter between Robbie and Skylar is hilarious! The Page Stakes events… INSANE! Robbie’s dirty mouth 🔥. The sheer amount of stouffers lasagna that I imagined these boys going thru 😂😂😂. Also - not Tessa mentioning my FAVORITE Italian restaurant from the North End! I loved it all and most of all I loved how perfect Rocket and Red Beard are.

ARC Review: Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)

I am a Tessa Bailey girlie through and through—and Pitcher Perfect just sealed the deal! This book had everything I love in a romance: top-tier banter, swoon-worthy tropes, and characters I couldn’t get enough of. It’s hands-down my favorite installment in the series so far, and honestly? One of my favorite Bailey books, period.

Tessa has a way of writing characters who feel like friends, and I loved seeing familiar faces pop up throughout the story. The way she weaves the series together makes each book feel like a warm, hilarious reunion.

And let’s talk about Robbie Corrigan. That man is so down bad in the best way possible—and I adored every second of it. He’s officially my book boyfriend of the month (maybe year?).

Pitcher Perfect is flirty, fun, and full of heart. I couldn’t put it down—and I didn’t want to!

If there’s one thing Tessa is going to do, it’s write a dang good book. I’ve loved this series since Fangirl Down and it continues to capture my attention (and heart) with the hilarious moments, the steamy scenes, and the top notch banter and true to life characters. This was the perfect spring into summer read and I devoured it sitting poolside. Robbie was my favorite part of this book - an adorable, sweet, down bad MMC will get me every time and he was just that. The way he was respectful towards Skylar but also flirty and teasing… SO GOOD. I also think the growth that both characters experienced was written phenomenally and the pacing was perfect. This was enemies to lovers and I think it was done decently well, however; I could’ve done with a little bit more of the trope. Tessa truly has done it again!

4.5 stars

Pitcher Perfect is the fourth book in Tessa Bailey's Big Shots series. It picks up immediately where we met Skylar during the baseball vs Bearcats game. Her first impression of Robbie is not a great one. She overhears him bragging about a one night stand. Robbie loves that his first interaction with the gorgeous pitcher was her mouthing "F you." They very quickly go from fake dating/flirting lessons to a real relationship.

I loved this book. Don't get me wrong. It's totally predictable and not at all believable but it was oh so fun. Robbie completely changes his entire persona the second he meets Skylar. He's wifed up within an hour of meeting her. Skylar has never felt good enough her entire life. It was so sweet seeing how she could be vulnerable with Robbie and show her real personality. The family competition is so farfetched yet hilarious. I could totally picture the competitions. The instalove in this book is immediate. I bought into the fact that they want to move in and are saying they love each other even though the book only takes place over like a two week span. 😂 Don't worry, Tessa includes her signature dirty talking hero. She sets up what will be the next few books. I'm going to be very excited if Catcher If You Can is a marriage of convenience with Madden and Eve.

Tropes: reformed playboy, fake dating, sports, intimacy lessons, only one bed, family competition, opposites attract, he falls first, instalove, complicated family dynamics

Thank you to Tessa Bailey, NetGalley, and Avon Harper Voyager for this eARC. All opinions expressed are my own.
#netgalley #PitcherPerfect #TessaBailey #AvonHarperVoyager #BigShotsSeries

I think this may be my favorite so far of Tessa Bailey’s Big Shots sports romances. Skylar is a strong, self-possessed female character who knocks womanizing Robbie off his feet. I wasn’t sure how Robbie’s character could be redeemed, but I was pleasantly surprised and satisfied! Overall, Tessa once again delivered on the laughs, tension, spice, and happily ever after!

Thank you to Tessa Bailey, Avon and Harper Voyager, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book!

I loved this book! I am a huge fan of Tessa Bailey and her Big Shots series is amazing! The characters are amazing and you can’t help but root for them together!

I LOVE this series but this book fell a little flat for me. It is not my favorite of the four so far but very much still looking forward to Big Shots #5!

This book is now my favorite in the series. I loved both Robbie and Skylar! It was instalove with a very short timeframe, but it worked. Overall, I loved this book and I’m excited for book 5 if it’s who I think it’s about!