I am an admittedly big fan of this author’s books. They are fun spicy, but still have enough meat to them where you care about the characters. Sometimes they can feel a little bit repetitive, but really it doesn’t matter very much in the face of all the other good qualities of the book.In this story we meet Skyler, who is a softball pitching freedom. Who feels unappreciated unrecognized by her family. Then we meet Robbie, who is getting his NHL career and be able to bag any woman he wants. However, they all comes to a screeching hall when he realizes that the one woman he wants is Skyler, but unfortunately, she’s interested in another man. Thus begins their fake romance to try to make the other man notice her but we all know what happens along the way. I read this in a day so it’s definitely an engaging read

4.5 stars! It was a little slow to start, but in the end, delivered the HEA that Tessa Bailey always delivers. Definitely a great summer read.

I receive an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This Tessa book was cute! Loved Robbie and Skyler’s story just not a huge fan of the miscommunication trope.

This was such a good read! Robbie and Skyler have captured my heart and refuse to give it back. I laughed and cried with them and so many other emotions. They understand each other on a level that no one else really done, support each other in everything they do, and love each other silly.

Thank you to Harper Collin’s for a chance to read this highly anticipated upcoming release from best selling author Tessa Bailey!
We’ve known Robbie Corrigan as part of the dynamic duo, “the orgasm donors,” since book 2 in this series. I’ll be honest and say I was surprised when I learned that pitcher perfect was going to be his book.

I think Pitcher perfect was a home run. I truly enjoyed the banter and flirting between Robbie and his “rocket.” ;) We do get to see some scenes with some of our other favorite couples within this series, which is always a joy!
If you love sports romance, a powerhouse of a FMC, and a “bad boy” turned down bad, this book is for you!

ARC REVIEW:

I really enjoyed this installment from the Big Shots series, probably my second favorite after Fangirl Down! It was a little cheesy at some parts but I loved the way the MMC made sure to show up for the FMC and support her in a way she hadn’t felt before. Super cute and I loved the teasers for the next (last?) installment

I fell over laughing while reading this book. (not really but you get the picture) It was absolutely hilarious.

That being said, if you are a huge hockey fan or cannot let some definitely not normal professional hockey things go, you won't like it. It's also a little insta-lovey. However, if you can have suspension of disbelief, it's an amazing read!

I loved Skylar. LOVED how she called Robbie on his bull from the start and made him really look in on himself. Loved that she was also an amazing athlete (girls can be the athletic MC too!!) who kicked booty on the softball field.

Robbie was a hoot and a half. He was constantly making me laugh and an amazing contrast to Skylar. I loved that he softened her personality but didn't overshadow her. And the way he fought for her - YES PLEASE.

I will add my review to retail websites closer to release day! Thank you so much for an early copy!

4.5 ⭐️

4.5 stars, rounded up!

“Several brain cells fried themselves like eggs on a skillet” SAME GIRL. The very specific micro trope that gets me every time: Flirting lessons to help her get someone else, while he is DOWN BAD for her.

The verdict is in: this is my favorite Big Shots book. I loved Robbie and Skylar so much. Their banter, the way he shows up for her so loudly, and his need to eat as much as a small family completely endeared me to Robbie. Skylar is so strong and self reliant; I think it’s amazing to see a love interest that not only matches her, but encourages and supports her in everything.

Read if you like:
Sports Romance (Hockey MMC & Softball FMC)
Dual POV
Fake Dating/ Flirting Lessons
He Falls First (and harder)
Reformed player
Opposites attract

Thank you Avon (via NetGalley) for gifting me with an eARC, all thoughts expressed are my own.

Pitcher Perfect was a spicy, enemies-to-lovers sports romance. As I have come to expect with Tessa Bailey’s writing, this one delivered all the heat and humor making it fun and entertaining read.

Unfortunately, I think I am burned out with the Big Shots series. It’s not that I didn’t like this story, it’s just that I didn’t find anything that particularly made this book stand out when compared to other books in the Big Shots series.

On the flip side, I did enjoy the featured characters from previous books in the Big Shots series. Specifically, Robbie, the male lead, was introduced in "Dream Girl Drama" and his relationship with Skylar continued in "Pitcher Perfect”. On top of their cameo appearance, Sig and Burgess also made an appearance connecting the books together. Another appealing aspect was the character growth that Skylar and Robbie underwent throughout the story. Skylar learned to trust her feelings and step outside her comfort zone and Robbie confronted his playboy tendencies and learned to love with vulnerability.

Although I’m not usually a fan of the enemies to lovers trope, I enjoyed it here. I appreciated how the initial animosity between Robbie and Skylar transformed into a deeper connection as they navigated their relationship. Collectively, they had an authentic and relatable chemistry that made it fun to follow their relationship.

All in all, even though Pitcher Perfect wasn’t my favorite book by Tessa Bailey, I know I can count on her books for sexy, humorous and entertaining narratives.

Thanks to Net Galley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Ya’ll this book was so good. I am not a sport ball person and it truly does not matter. Skyler is a badass college pitcher and Robbie is a rookie on a pro hockey team. As usual with Tessa Bailey the spice is spicing. Great plot, super funny and cute.

I had no idea what we were walking into when reading a book about orgasm donor number one, and did he sure deliver! Robbie Corrigan was an unapologetically flawed character, who realized upon meeting Skylar that he needed to change. He immediately tried to become the person that Skylar deserved. Even if that meant fake dating her so that she can end up with the boy she's had a crush on all her life.

Robbie was incredible in the way that he paid to all the little details that made Skylar who she is. The fact that he continued to show up and fight for her to be more accepted was something that I loved. Especially once he realizes he needs to also do that for himself to get the respect he deserves.

Skylar was such a fun character. I absolutely loved how blunt and honest she was. Robbie really helped her come into her own, helped her find her femininity after growing up solely around guys.

Her family were literally insane, and I am kind of here for it.

I will always be a sucker for a hockey and or baseball book, add in fake dating and I was sold. While it's not favorite of Tessa Bailey, I did love this story and the characters in it.

Madden book next? 👀

That dang yellow flag. 💛

Huge thanks to Avon for the ARC via NetGalley

In short, this book is a redemption for Tessa Bailey. I was concerned after the last few books in this series fell flat for me, but this one came back swinging! The banter is immaculate, the connection is electric, and the whole thing had me giggling and squirming in equal parts. I’m thrilled to see the magic that only Tessa can bring shine through in this hilarious and heartfelt story.

I honestly wasn’t sure how I’d feel about this book but once I got into it, I couldn’t put it down. It seriously had me in my feelings! Absolutely loved it!

I love how sassy Skylar is and how cocky Robbie is. Reverse Grumpy Sunshine. Fake dating. When they woke up the morning that they were supposed to make out, so hot. They are vulnerable with each other, and learning to trust each other makes their connection so much sweeter. You can tell Madden has a thing for Eve. Robbie showing up in full support of Skylar going to Boston and showing up her family was such a grand gesture moment. Love his unwavering support for her. A very nostalgic feel. Their story unfolded beautifully. Probably my favorite in the series to be honest.

I like to go into books blind so for a second there I thought we were getting a brother’s best friend trope… nope you get one of the orgasm donors! So you know hilarity is going to ensue. How could I of forgotten about the hilariously, ridiculous rivalry between professional hockey players and baseball players?!

Anyways, the story was cute. I do love a man slut who falls especially hard and renounces his slutty ways. Seeing Robbie do a 180 was kind of great. Thought the timeframe of the book is pretty quick so it felt a little too I insta-lovely for me. Super random but, I wish I got more of Robbie’s parents. I loved them. 😂

You do get duel POV (but in third person). I don’t know why but the fact that this was written in third person really messed with me. It kept taking me out of the story especially in the beginning. I literally went to my bookcase to check and see if the others were written that way, and I guess I just don’t remember it. 🤷‍♀️

Honestly, I didn’t know if this was going continue with the hockey team or not considering book one started out with golf but I’m not mad about it. You also got a fair amount of baseball/softball (well at least pitching). I feel like Tessa set up two of the next books so I’m curious to see what’s next!

I have a love/hate relationship with Tessa Bailey’s writing. I absolutely adore some of her books (It Happened One Summer, Window Shopping), and others just completely do not work for me. This one fell in the middle of the road. I enjoyed this one much more than the last in the series. However, I still had some issues.

The good: The hero, Robbie, is very supportive of the heroine, Skylar. He is gone for her, and helps her family see how they’ve been mistreating her.

The bad: the insta-love of it all. They go from meeting to being in love suuuuper quickly. Also Robbie does a complete 180 on his personality after meeting Skylar. None of their love story felt realistic.

Honestly a lot of this book requires you to suspend disbelief and just enjoy the story. If that’s something you enjoy you’d probably like this book. However, if you prefer a deeper romance and/or one that is more believable this likely is not the book for you.

2.5 stars. Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for my ARC.

4/5 ⭐️'s!
Thank you to Tessa and her team at Avon and HarperCollins Publishing for the eARC through Netgalley! I had a really fun time with this one (I read it all in almost one sitting). If you are a fan and fake dating and rivals to lovers you will definitely like this one!

The pacing of this book was a nice breath of fresh air compared to some of the others in the series. While I do think there was some instalove that lowered my rating a bit, I think the conflicts and resolution had enough time, where we didn't end up with 40 pages left and trying to figure out how we were going to solve the problem. While I think there were some things I would have liked to circle back to and think we needed to spend more time with, like Robbie's past and his attitude towards women, I still enjoyed it! I do feel like Skylar may have lost some of her quirks that make her her. In the beginning, she was very type A with her planner and everything down to a scheduled minute, but I feel we lost some of her character towards the second half of the book, as she was kinda just boiled down to Robbie's love interest and her issues with Madden. I love anything hockey romance, even if the hockey took a back seat in this book. I loved Robbie and was laughing out loud multiple times at him throughout the book. Tessa really knows how to put the comedy in a romcom! She also knows how to write an obsessed man, and I don’t care if it's not realistic or "too much", can't a girl giggle and dream???

I'm interested to see where the series goes and who the next book will be about because there was some unresolved plots that can set up a book or 2 for the future. Thank you again to Tessa and her team! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy in September!

This series has been a consistent hit for me. I never thought I’d be interested in reading about the rookies, but there is so much more depth to Robbie in this one.
Fake dating, and a few other tropes. FMC is strong and well characterized. Consistently lighthearted and fun, the spice is good, and the MCs are well written. It feels like there are a lot of opportunities for spin offs here, with Madden, Mailer, and others. I would read them all.

THANK YOU @tessabaileyisanauthor and @netgalley for the opportunity to review this ARC!!!

I’ve been obsessed with every single book in the Big Shots series so far, and Pitcher Perfect was a home run! We get a glimpse of these Robbie and Skylar meeting for the first time at the end of Dream Girl Drama, and I honestly wasn’t sure what I was going to think of these two. Now, I can say they’re one of my favorite TB couples. 🫶🏻 This book was hilarious and had me CACKLING, from Robbie’s lasagna obsession to Skylar’s verbal digs at her brother. And the fact we got to have scenes with Burgess/Tallulah and Sig/Chloe? Ahhhh 😍😍

Seeing Robbie transition from his former player lifestyle to 100% devoting himself to Skylar was so heartwarming. When reading his POV, you really got to see all the fears and insecurities he held deep down, and it just made me want to hug him. Meanwhile, Skylar never viewed herself as beautiful because her long-time crush didn’t reciprocate her feelings. (We’ve all been there ladies, and it sucks!) I love that Robbie built up her confidence and made her feel desirable. And let me tell you, ANY woman would feel desirable if they were told the things Robbie said to Skylar!

Hot hot hot 🔥🔥🔥

4 stars! 🌟 Huge thanks to Avon and Harper Voyager | Avon for the ARC via NetGalley 💌

Okay soooo Pitcher Perfect was FUN!! Like, seriously such a breezy, feel-good, fake-dating sports romcom that made me kick my feet a little bit too much.

The setup?
NHL rookie Robbie Corrigan = total flirt, all charm, not an ounce of shame. Skylar Paige = D1 softball pitcher, laser-focused, and so over men like him. When Skylar needs a fake boyfriend to make her long-time crush (aka her brother’s best friend sigh) notice her during a wild family wilderness competition… Robbie volunteers as tribute.
Let the chaos begin.

This gave fake dating + opposites attract + a sunshine golden retriever who's lowkey obsessed with her… and I ate it up. The banter?? The tension?? The way Skylar starts out thinking he’s a total lost cause, but slowly realizes he’s kinda ride-or-die underneath all the cockiness??? Yes, please.

Robbie was actually adorable. Like… down bad from the jump, but still so respectful?? Not the usual alpha-douchey MMC—he was flirty, yes, but also lowkey soft and sincere?? And omg the way he backed her up when no one else in her family seemed to?? I cheered. Loudly.

Also the whole family competition setting? Kinda genius. Gave off summer romcom movie vibes and had the perfect amount of forced proximity. One bed energy. IYKYK.

Skylar was SUCH a strong female lead—fiercely independent, a bit guarded, but you could see how much pressure she put on herself, especially being the only one in her family who didn’t go to Brown. The whole “outsider in your own fam” thing? Hit hard.

ALSO CAN WE TALK ABOUT THAT NICKNAME???
My only real ick with this book?? Skylar calling Robbie “Redbeard.” Like. No. Absolutely not. Felt like I was reading a pirate fanfic in the middle of a romcom and not in a cute way. Please leave weird nicknames in the drafts.

Spice level? Certified Tessa Bailey. Meaning: steam, steam, steeeam And Robbie?? A+ at certain lessons. If you know, you know.

Overall, I devoured this and I’m so ready for more from this series. I’m GUESSING the next book is gonna be about Madden (Skylar’s brother’s best friend/ex-crush) and Eva (Skylar’s bestie)? If yes—inject it directly into my veins pls.

If you're into:
⚾️ Fake dating but make it flirty
💐 Golden retriever NHL rookies who fall first + fall hard
⚾️ Strong sporty girls who don’t take BS
💐 Forced proximity, summer competitions, and soft character growth

…you’re gonna have a great time with this one.

Final verdict?
Tessa Bailey really said: enemies-to-lovers-but-make-it-fake-dating-and-full-of-heart and honestly??She delivered.
Not my all-time fave of hers, but still such a solid, fun, serotonin-boosting romance read.