Man I love Tessa Bailey books. They’re just so feel good and spicy and this one was no exception.
I loved the banter and the build up in this book and I definitely think it holds up in this series of books. I think sometimes as the series goes on with some romances that the books get weaker but this one was great and very entertaining.
Definitely liked the fact that the 3rd act break up really wasn’t a break up at all. It was resolved pretty quickly and without a lot of fuss which I appreciate.
The reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because the characters I felt kind of lost their personalities after they started dating which isn’t a huge problem I just found myself being pulled out of book because they became somewhat generic.
I would still absolutely recommend this book and really enjoyed reading it!

Okay so I was able to get the uncorrected E-proof early. While I did throughly enjoy this book and thought it was another great book in the Big Shots series. There were a few things I feel could use some workshopping. For instance, I could kind of pick up the vibe that Madden liked Eve but I didn’t get enough back story or Eve and it felt like I was jumping halfway through a story. I also feel like we need more detail on the friendship between the Orgasm Donors. I am aware this book was setup to tell Mailer and Reese’s story next book but it almost felt like Eve and Madden are set up to get their own book? I don’t know. Also I would just love more back story on smaller details like Robbie’s Grandfather, Skylar and Elton’s relationship amongst other things. Overall it was a cute story and I enjoyed the character development.

3.5! As always, Tessa Bailey writes a man fully obsessed with a woman he just met, and I had to eat it up. This one was a cute continuation of the sports romance series she had been writing, and I’m glad we got to see some depth from the rookies! My only complaint is that it felt too short, which led to not a lot of time to develop their relationship as much, but I still enjoyed myself!

This was not my favorite in the series. There's some sweet moments, but I wasn't all that invested in either of the characters or tropes in this one. I like that they were both sporty and had that in common. I also like that we see returning characters from prior books in the series!

4.5 Stars ⭐️

We first met Skylar in Dream Girl Drama, where she’s a no-nonsense, type-A softball pitcher at BU, constantly overshadowed by her family of Brown alumni. Skylar is fiercely independent and definitely not someone you’d expect to fall for the cocky, playboy, NHL rookie, Robbie Corrigan, but fate has other plans when Robbie steps in to be her teammate for the family’s weeklong wilderness competition.

Robbie definitely doesn’t make the best first impression. His player reputation precedes him, and Skylar is not impressed. But what starts as a fake-dating situation (to help make her crush jealous, naturally) soon transforms into something a little more complicated. Robbie spends the rest of the book trying to redeem himself, and honestly? It’s everything. Watching him evolve from a cocky, self-centered player to a gentleman who genuinely wants to prove himself to Skylar? Swoon.

Now, let’s talk about the pace—Pitcher Perfect is fast. Skylar and Robbie go from strangers to a full-on fake couple quickly, and while it had a bit of that insta-love vibe that’s not my personal favorite, it didn’t take away from how much I enjoyed their connection. The fake dating trope is on point, and for anyone who’s a sucker for it, you’re going to love this. There’s just the right amount of tension and sweet moments that make you want to keep turning the pages.
I absolutely adored Skylar. She’s such a strong heroine—determined, independent, and with a heart of gold. Her journey throughout the book is so satisfying, especially as she learns to open up and trust Robbie. I was rooting for her the entire time. Robbie, though? He’s such a surprise. His transformation over the course of the story is a joy to watch, and his willingness to change and support Skylar made me melt. The real romance doesn’t really kick in until later in the book, but once it does, it hits hard.

The family wilderness competition adds a fun, lighthearted dynamic, giving the book serious spring/summer vibes—plus, it’s the perfect backdrop for forced proximity and growing chemistry.

Pitcher Perfect was an absolute blast and I loved getting to experience it! This book is a must-read for fans of fake dating, sports romance, and slow-burn chemistry!

This might be my favorite in the Big Shots series -never anticipated that in the lead up to this one, but Robbie was fun.

This is a classic Tessa Bailey book, with larger than life characters, classic tropes, and plenty of spice. Girlboss pitcher meets f-boy hockey player, they fake date, and hijinks ensue. I quite enjoyed reading this, although it wasn't my favorite of her books. I felt as if there was slightly less plot than some of her other novels.
Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and publisher for the ARC!

I loved every minute of it, Tessa Bailey writes the best heroes! Readers who love a guy that falls first, and experiences emotional growth along the way, will be swooning hard for Robbie. Between Skylar and Robbie's bantering, and the teammate and family shenanigans, I had a constant smile on my face as I read this one. Highly recommend to readers looking for a fun story with all the feels!

This was a fun jump into the life of a female athlete - in terms of how it can be so different than a male, and even what things (like relationships) can be missed along the way. I love a good brothers best friend romance, but this one may have built off of that as the premise but had its own twist and moves that made it much different. The friendship-enemyship-relationship between Robbie and Skylar was entertaining and romantic. Their banter and chemistry was obvious - and it was super fun to read!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC for my honest review. I'm thinking it's time for me to put TB on pause. The sexy times are just...written so oddly. I put this down once the two leads finally got together, third base action and it was described as a mouth marrying another body part (rhymes with Dolores), and I was like, nope. I'm good.

This book was excellent - I read it in less than 2 days and truly couldn’t stop. Skylar was a love-able perfectionist and Robbie was a sweet reformed playboy. The tropes were executed perfectly, so fun and great for the story. I worried the ending would resolve a little too simply, but enjoyed the way everything ended. Looking forward to reading more of these!

Tessa Bailey books just make me smile! Thank you to the publisher for this ARC🫶🏻

After the hilarious interactions between the baseball team and the Bearcats in the last book Dream Girl Drama, I was so excited to see how the rivalry continues! Skylar’s brother calls her to come pitch for a rivalry game against the Bearcats. When she meets the playboy Robbie Corrigan, she can’t stand him. But he knows he wants her.

When he finds out she’s always been in love with her brother’s best friend, he offers to fake date her to make him jealous. She has a list of things she wants him to teach her like dates and spicy times! Skylar has a family competition and brings Robbie! He’s so gone for her and proud! He stands up for her and brags about her college pitching.

Robbie definitely falls first, but when they finally admit they aren’t faking, she falls just as hard! Robbie was a red headed golden retriever! I loved this one, the longing, the spice, the competitive spirit!

I’m soooo ready for more Big Shots! ⚾️🏒

This (stand alone) addition to the series is tugging at my heart strings. I love d the characters and the storyline. Very heartfelt, romantic, and fun.

As an avid romance reader and a former softball pitcher—I loveddd this book! Imagine there was a fake dating scenario plopped into Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (I’m trying to picture Tom Welling as a ginger) and that is the vibes of this book.

Skylar is a senior collegiate pitcher and somewhat isolated on and off the field. I found her super relatable with having all the confidence in her physical capabilities as an athlete, but in her personal life dealing with self doubt. The absolute collision of personalities with her and Robbie was fun to experience. Robbie has a doozy of an intro, but please give this man a minute to grow! He’s such a himbo with a heart of gold. He’s so decisive with his desire for her and gives her the time to figure her own feelings out.

Read If You Like-
– Fake Dating
– Opposites Attract
– Tomboy FMC
– Playboy to Loverboy MMC
– Semi-Dysfunctional Competitive Family
– Meet Hate Cute
– Planner Girlie (She’s got a list! 😜)
– Dirty Talk

My only critique of this book was that some of the B characters storylines were a little too prominent for me. Madden was almost too tempting against Robbie in the beginning!! Broody with an accent and he was her catcher..!

When I tell you I ate this book up I mean i finished it in less than 2 days with my busy schedule and absolutely loved it!! I mean you get the fake dating, only one bed, trying to make someone jealous, and grand gestures!!! And it’s a hockey romance with a women in sports too!! I mean this was just such an amazing book and I am so grateful to have seen this ARC was available before it went to request only because I don’t think I could have waited any longer to read this book!! I also can’t wait for the next in the series… marriage of convenience?!?!??

This book was a genuine joy to read. I’ve read the other Big Shots books and loved them, but was a little skeptical to see Robbie as the MMC. Despite being uncertain of how it would play out, he ended up arguably being my favorite guy of the series. His development as a character was so well-done. The chemistry and banter between him and Skylar had me laughing out loud and giggling from the very beginning. Also, as a planner girl, I really appreciate the nods to Skylar’s planner and how well it fits into her character and personality. I’m so excited to acquire a physical copy to go with the others but really can’t get over how much fun I had reading this over the past 24 hours.

This book has the Tessa Bailey magic! How she can turn around a fairly dislikeable character into a hero is beyond me, but she has! I love Skyler, she’s such a relatable character. I also loved seeing the other characters from this series make an appearance. Delightful read, 5/5.

I really enjoyed this one. Any book by Tessa Bailey is an instant read for me. The way she writes her characters and their banter is always so fun to read. I rarely laugh out loud when I read, but with her books it's always a sure thing.

Even though this was the fourth in the Big Shots series, the story still was fresh and engaging. The dynamic between Skylar and Robbie was unique as was their central conflict.

The spice scenes were also unique to the couple. That is something I also appreciate from Tessa Bailey. The intimacy between the characters is always unique to them and every scene is different.

Great book! Thank you for letting me read it early.

I have certain expectations for a Tessa Bailey romance—fantastic internal monologue ridden with dirty talk, entertainment, and of course a HEA. Pitcher Perfect doesn’t disappoint.

Robbie Corrigan is a relentless bachelor and rookie hockey player. Skyler Page is an under appreciated collegiate pitcher—their meet cute is her swearing at him while pitching a pick up game arranged by her baseball player brother against Robbie’s NHL team—but intrigued by the only woman who wouldn’t give him the time of day, Robbie tricks her into coffee with him, and they agree to fake date for her uber competitive annual family reunion…

I’ll admit I was skeptical going in—I loved the first two in the Big Shots series, the third wasn’t my favorite, and I think for those of us reading the first three—how can one of the “Orgasm Donor” duo have their own book?

But it works. He’s a golden retriever and she’s a game changer. My only complaint is as a hockey romance lover—minimal hockey here. And of course many of the plot points are unbelievable—but you came here to for a break from reality?

Will continue to read every release from Tessa, the queen of dirty talk reigns supreme.

A 24-hour read, easily. I tore through it. Absolutely adorable. One of the best yet from Tessa Bailey.