🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 OH. MY. GOSH. I just finished Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey and I am absolutely GIDDY! Someone come pry this book out of my hands because I’m about to start rereading it already. 😍

Skylar and Robbie??? CUTEST. COUPLE. EVER. I was smiling like a fool through half the book and blushing through the other half because the spice??? It was SPICY. 🔥 Tessa Bailey really served us heat AND heart on a silver platter with this one!

Now let’s talk tropes, because this book had some of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITES:
• Fake Dating (YES PLEASE 🙌)
• He Falls First (and HARD — my man Robbie was down bad from the jump 🥹)
• Protective MMC (Robbie is peak overprotective softie who would fight a bear for her energy and I LIVED for it 💪❤️)

But beyond all the swoons and steam, what really got me was the emotional growth. Skylar and Robbie both had insecurities and baggage, and watching them work through that — individually and together — was so beautiful. They made each other better in all the right ways. 💖

This is, without question, the best book in the series so far. I laughed, I got teary, I clutched my Kindle to my chest and squealed like a teenager. If you love romance that brings the butterflies, the banter, the burn, AND the feelings, run — don’t walk — to get this book!

The plot for this one was fun, I liked the fact that she was seemingly in love with someone else. It flowed well, but it is very fast burn.

Just finished Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey and honestly, it was such a fun ride. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for this Arc copy!
Skylar is a strong, guarded athlete with a longtime crush, and Robbie is the cocky hockey player with an “interesting” reputation. The fake dating trope totally delivers: funny, flirty, and heartfelt. Their chemistry was awesome but the emotional payoff really made it stick. Quick, steamy, and surprisingly sweet. Totally worth the read!

I LOVED THIS!! I can't say it enough. I've read the other books in the series and this one blew the others out of the park. The banter between the characters was amazing and you actually can feel the them develop and get know and then fall for each other.

I love fake dating trope! Like most of Tessa Bailey’s books, this was so easy to read. I have to suspend my disbelief for a a lot of the plot - but we’re not reading these books for the plot really are we.

Tessa Bailey does it again! I love her sports romance series, and this addition is no exception. It was nice to see a former side character grow and learn from his past. I can’t wait to see who gets their own story next!

Rocket and Redbeard! Tessa loves a nickname! College pitcher, Skylar, and NHL hockey player, Robbie, meet and it’s pretty much hate at first sight…for Skylar. Robbie, notorious womanizer, is hooked from the first “f*ck you.” While on his insta-love journey, Robbie learns a lot about self respect, and Skylar battles through a one-sided enemies to lovers trope and learns to love herself.

I enjoyed this book! I think the pace of the plot flowed really nicely. It felt natural to read it in one sitting because there were no moments where the story lulled. It felt like classic Tessa with her dirty talk and humor mixed in with lessons about love and self-development. The chapters leading up to the big conflict felt a bit cheesy, and I rolled my eyes at some of the dialogue (primarily because I am a hockey fan and can’t imagine any NHL players talking like this lol). I do think the conflict made sense and was written well with enough time between the initial conflict and the resolution. Pitcher Perfect was a fun and cute read and made me feel the “chest full of emotions” feeling that always lets me know I’m reading something enjoyable and believable! Ultimately, this book is perfect for fans of spicy time, sports, goofy family competitions, and planner users (iykyk).

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

unfortunately, I don’t think I’m a fan of this author anymore. I think when I first got into reading romance novels, I found her books to be insanely explicit and it kind of felt like I didn’t know that people were allowed to write like that in books, but the more I read her books the more I kind of feel grossed out

I think her writing style is really static and there’s not much difference between the characters she writes and the tropes she pursue - there’s too much insta lust and that feels really tired after a while

In Pitcher Perfect, the 4th book in the Big Shots series by @tessabaileyisanauthor, pro hockey rookie Robbie and D1 softball pitcher Skylar could not be more different. When the two meet at the softball game/brawl at the end of Dream Girl Drama, it’s definitely lust at first sight for Robbie, but not so much for Skylar…she’s been crushing on her brother’s best friend for years. Throw in a fake dating arrangement, one bed, and flirting lessons (among other things), and Mr. Playboy quickly becomes Mr. Monogamy.

Thank you to @avonbooks and NetGalley for this ARC!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey!
Thank you Tessa, Avon and NetGalley for the ARC!

This was my first Tessa Bailey book, although I have a few of her books on my shelf and I definitely want to go back and read through her catelog!

This was utterly adorable. A baseball pitcher and a hockey player? YES! Instalove is not usually my favorite trope, but I felt like this was executed really well. I loved the individual growth in both the main characters. I loved the ending. I really enjoyed everything.

Can’t wait for this one to be out in the world!

Pitcher Perfect was my first dive into Tessa Bailey’s work—and now I’m officially hooked. I already had another one of her books on my shelf, but after reading this, it's jumping straight to the top of my TBR pile.

Was it a bit cheesy? Absolutely. Did I smile like an idiot and kick my feet while reading? Also yes.

I adored both main characters and watching their growth throughout the story. Skylar is confident in so many areas of her life, yet hesitant when it comes to love—which made her journey with Robbie even more compelling. And Robbie? Watching him transform from a carefree playboy into a soft, lovesick mess was incredibly satisfying. I’m a sucker for a guy who defends his girl—even if it’s all under the guise of a fake relationship—and Robbie delivered that in spades. Those moments made me fall for him just as hard as Skylar did.

And the spice? It was SPICING. I usually cringe at steamy scenes in romance novels, but Tessa Bailey writes them in a way that feels natural, engaging, and enjoyable.

Some parts of the story felt a little rushed, and there were definitely some cheesy bits, but overall, I had so much fun with this book. I can’t wait to catch up on the rest of the series—I’m dying to get more of the backstories!

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon/Harper Voyage for the eARC!

Pitcher Perfect is classic Tessa Bailey—enthralling, cute, spicy, absolutely unputdownable. I'm eagerly awaiting the next book in this series.

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Rocket and Redbeard 😍

I'm a sucker for a Tessa Bailey book and I am incredibly grateful for having the chance to read one of her books in advance, thanks to NetGalley! I loved Robbie and Mailer as comic relief in the other books and never thought one of them would get their own book, but here we are! I loved the corny-ness and the journey of Robbie's character. Skylar is a strong and competitive FMC with even more competitive parents. Robbie was exactly who she needed! Such a cute read!

This is one is def my favorite of the series! I knew I would love Corrigan and holy cow, I DO! Tessa wrote him as smooth, dirty talking man, and I ate this book up in almost one whole afternoon! I did not expect him to be the man that he turned out to be considering we met him with an orgasam donor tshirt on.

WELL DONE!! Love this, 6 stars!

I had been looking forward to continuing on with Tessa Bailey's 'Big Shots' series since finishing Dream Girl Drama earlier this year, so I jumped on Pitcher Perfect as soon as I saw that the ARC was available. And, like its predecessors, it did not disappoint.

Book #4 in the series follows Robbie, an NHL rookie and Skylar, a Division 1 softball pitcher. Robbie and Skylar could not be more different in personality; he is very loose, especially with the ladies while she is Type A and hoping to win the heart of the only man she has ever really pined for - her brother's best friend, Madden. Skylar enlists Robbie's help to make Madden realize what he is missing out on ... and, Robbie is MORE than happy to assist.

Robbie and Skylar might be my favorite characters of this series so far. Their dynamic was so light and fun, yet there was a layer of depth not usually found in Tessa Bailey's books. And, the spicy scenes were HOT. Highly enjoyable read and a great installment to this entertaining series - definitely recommend!!

Tessa Bailey is the queen of rom coms and you can't convince me otherwise. Pitcher Perfect is Tessa at her best - an obsessed MMC, undeniable chemistry, and amazing banter. Robbie and Skylar had quite the meet cute (if you've read Dream Girl Drama you already know!) and honestly getting to watch that scene play out was fantastic. Robbie is a playboy with no plans of settling down but one look at Skylar and he's a changed man. Skylar, however, wants nothing to do with him. She's not into his playboy ways and she has been in love with her brother's best friend for as long as she can remember. When they cook up a fake dating scheme, that's when the magic happens. I love Tessa and her writing so much. This series has been so much fun. Thank you so much for the ARC-I loved it!

Tessa Bailey never misses. I cannot wait to gush publicly about this one. And eeekkk.I just always laugh so hard at her books but feel such hope after reading and this is no exception

Tessa Bailey absolutely excels at writing MMC's who are GONE for their girls and I eat it up every single time. I was really curious how she was going to redeem Robbie since he was somewhat of an immature manwhore in the previous books. I shouldn't have worried. I really loved how she wrote his character development. It was so fun to see some of the other Big Shots characters too. I'm really loving this series! 4.5 stars

If Tessa Bailey writes it - I am going to read it! I was so excited for this book, and I was not disappointed. The chaos from the Wilderness family competition was perfection! I loved the banter between Robbie and Skylar and the character development as they learned each other and really stood up for each other in their own insecurities. Thank you for the early copy!

Pitcher Perfect is a light, feel-good romance that delivers exactly what you’d hope for, charming characters, sweet banter, and a satisfying blend of humor and heart. It was the perfect cozy read to unwind with, and I thoroughly enjoyed the chemistry between the leads and the fun, low-stress storyline. A great pick for anyone looking for a comfort read with a sporty twist and plenty of heart.