I give this book one star, and honestly, I only made it to the end by sheer willpower. The premise is baffling—Skylar, despite having past sexual experiences, seems utterly clueless and relies on Robbie to "teach" her about relationships. It’s hard to take seriously. The story felt exaggerated and cringeworthy, lacking any real tension or chemistry between the characters. It seemed like the author randomly picked a few tropes and tried to weave a narrative around them, which just didn’t work for me. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Every time I read a new book in this series, I tell myself that there's no way the next one can beat it. Every time reader, I am wrong.

This book kicks off from the infamous baseball game in Dreamgirl Drama, picking up with Robbie and Skyler who are infatuated with and hate eachother immediately (respectively). After an awkward "date" they agree that Robbie will fake date Skylar to make her brother's best friend (who she's been in love with for years) jealous and make him realise he wants her. We all know where this is going to end up!

I loved these two characters, Robbie was an excellent example of a character who has lost himself and is only now realising that there are serious consequences to his behaviour. Skylar is an odd duck in her family but despite being someone who will absolutely wail on her brother and tell a random guy (Robbie) "fuck you" the first time she sees him, she's still too scared to stand up for herself with her family. Both of these characters go through growth and change in a way that helps them to be the versions of themsevels they've always wanted to be without changing at their core and I love this for them.

As always, Tessa Bailey hits it out of the park (pun intended) and this had me on a total rollarcoaster of emotions.

Really enjoyed this one from Tessa. I would read her shopping lists to be honest. Pitcher Perfect had a lot to love and I read it all in one sitting. Definitely one to read if you like Tessa’s other work or if you enjoy Laurie Gilmore or Elsie Silver

Was grateful to receive this as an ARC read, having already enjoyed the other books in this series.

Having briefly met these characters in Dream Girl Drama, I knew that Tessa would make us fall in love with these characters, and she most certainly did. This story was so delightful - it was easy to read and flowed so well.

Loved how Robbie and Skylar interacted with each other, and how they looked out when things weren't going right for them, in particular when Robbie knew Skylar was in trouble and then potentially puts himself in harms way to rescue her, because he cares for her so much by that point.

Of course it was also lovely to come across the characters from previous books of this series throughout the story, and of course the banter between them as always was superb.

A great read as always.

Whilst I didn't adore this one quite as much as Fangirl Down, it was still a really fun read.
The Page Stakes - the annual competition Skylar's parents run each year, was a unique idea and made for an interesting plot.
I did cringe a little at some elements - mainly the "lessons" Robbie was giving Skylar, which was obviously a main part of the book, and their nicknames for each other 😬 and the insta love was maybe a little unbelievable.
I enjoyed seeing how couples from the previous books in the series were getting on - its not crucial that you read in order in my opinion, but there are fun little easter eggs along the way.
Fast paced and full of character development as well as Tessa's signature spice, a great addition to the Big Shots series.

2.5 stars for me. Honestly I love a Tessa Bailey book and while this was a fun read, the specific something was just missing. :( I definitely can see though that it will be a hit with the fake dating and everything around it. Plus Robbie is very 🤭

3.5 stars.

I prefer when Tessa Bailey writes her heroes as golden retrievers instead of arseholes disguised as 'alphas' (which have made me dislike a lot of her books). This book was a lot of fun, and while it's insta-lust (this is Tessa Bailey after all, all her books are) from Robbie's side, Skylar and Robbie were great together and I loved how he championed her sporting skill with her family. It was exactly the sort of fun escapist fiction that I needed after reading a few books that were a bit deeper.

So why my rating? Well pace-wise it to really drag a bit towards the end (to be honest I didn't need the Maddison/Eve side drama which is obviously a set up for the next book). Also, the character and plot development weren’t delved in as deep as should've been, though I'm glad Robbie immediately realised the misogynistic things he said in the beginning were wrong and hurtful. The big implausibility though was the lack of research on how NHL works. There's NO WAY in hell a NHL player would be allowed to participate in the Page Stakes before play offs. It was too much of a risk of injury.

I think what made me overlook all of this and still enjoy it was the vibes. Tessa Bailey really does it well with this book, and as such, I enjoyed it. However, I really wish romance writers would stop writing about professional sports incorrectly.

Thanks to Avon/Harper 360 and NetGalley for the ARC.

I read this in one sitting, I was obsessed.
I love Tessa Bailey and I really enjoyed this series, Tallulah and Burgess were my favourite until this.
Robbie and Skylar deserved this romance and I’m so glad I got to experience this.
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Tropes: enemies to lovers, fake dating, Sports romance, forced proximity, love lessons, reformed playboy, opposites attract, love triangle, slow burn, redhead
🌶️ Chapters: 15, 22, 24, 25, 26, 33

This has been a very easy read for me and a nice palate cleanser in between fantasy books. I have enjoyed following Skylar and Robbie. They have a very fun dynamic going on, and it has made me smile throughout the book. I adore the fake dating trope and one bed trope, so this book having both made me smirk something rotten, although it was very obvious what was going to happen in the book, as it is very predictable, I still enjoyed reading how it came to this conclusion. A lovely sports romance one, where he falls first, who knew fake dating would lead to actual feelings, right? Robbie was down bad for Skylar immediately, and she was so sweet, although I couldn't believe she didn't realise what a catch she was! The sexual tension between the two of them was electric, and I loved the twist of the family games competition bringing them together, too.

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I loved this, Rocket and Redbeard - Skyler and Robbie, what a pair. From their first meeting sparks fly and the relationship just grows. He sees her for the woman she is and she sees he for the man he is becoming. It's perfect and it's fun. Read it, its absolutely worth it.

absolutely adored this book, as i knew i would!! corrigan was such a great side characters in the other novels so to see this deeper, more sentimental and romantic side to him was refreshing. skylar was such a wonderful character to read, and whilst she has her moments of hesitation with corrigan, i loved how she allowed herself to be with him and be herself. i knewwwww maddox was not the one as sooonnn as eve was mentioned but i liked the premise and how it pulled corrigan and skylar closer!! tens across the board!!

Unless it’s a specific trope I don’t get on with I’ll read any Tessa Bailey. She’s one of those rom com authors that write books I find hard to put down.

This was, for me, a bit too OTT in the insta-love, not as much from a book reading time frame, but an in world time frame. Honestly a bit comical the way the MMC goes feral so so quickly. But it did still have me giggling like all good romances do.

I enjoyed the FMC and I’m big fan of a sports romance where they both play.

I loved Fangirl Down, and didn’t fancy the previous two in the series (and seeing the interactions of those couples in this one I think I made the right call).

If you like her books you’ll like this one.

At the start I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy this book but as I kept reading the more I loved the dynamic between Skylar and Robbie. The golden retriever and sort of black cat vibe. I love how despite Robbie starting to realise he’s having feelings for rocket, he continues to help her

In this enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating sports romance, Boston Bearcats rookie Robbie Corrigan is living the dream. He's made it to the NHL, his best friend and teammate is his roommate, and the women of Boston adore them both. That is, until he meets Skylar Paige, a Division 1 softball pitcher who is completely immune to his charms. Skylar sees Robbie as a typical player and wants nothing to do with him. However, when she reveals she's carrying a torch for her brother's best friend, Robbie can't help but get involved. He agrees to be her fake boyfriend and love coach at an upcoming family wilderness competition where her crush will be in attendance. As they navigate a series of contests that require trust, Robbie and Skylar grow closer, and their fake relationship starts to feel all too real.

Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey surprised me in the best way. I wasn’t completely sold on the writing style at first (it took a few chapters to really click with me) but once it did, I was hooked. The pacing is fast and addictive, I flew through the pages and found it hard to put down.
Robbie and Skylar were such a great couple. Robbie is down bad for her from the start, and I loved how deeply that devotion is portrayed. It’s not just physical attraction (although the spice is definitely there) but something more layered and emotional. Their chemistry is off the charts, but what really makes it work is the emotional depth and solid character development that unfolds as the story progresses.
I went into this unsure if it would be my vibe, but it totally won me over. If you’re in the mood for a steamy, fast-paced romance with an MMC who is absolutely smitten, Pitcher Perfect is definitely worth the read.

First of all thank you for approving my request!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

Okay… I loved this.

It was a fun, flirty sports fake dating romance and gave everything I needed and more.

Robbie - was adorable, he was flirty and so down for Skylar but so willing to go at her pace. Loved loved loved how he backed skylar up to her family and really gave her the place she deserved.

Skylar - was so independent but also appreciated how Robbie put her first.

I read this in one night and really couldn’t put it down.

Thank you to netgalley for the ARC

Skylar and Robbie are cute and it was nice easy read to watch them fall in love. They initially begin fake dating to get the attention of her brothers best friend. However if Robbie has anything to do with it, there's nothing fake about it.

As this is the 4th book in the series it was nice to meet old characters again as they were always willing to give Robbie a helping hand.

Tessa Bailey’s writing isn’t for me. The plot was too far fetched for me and I was unable to suspend my disbelief that these two characters actually liked each other let along trusted each other enough to fake date. There was no meaningful character development and half the plot seemed to be setting up for the next book in the series.

I’m sure if you’re a fan of Tessa Bailey’s other work you’ll enjoy this, but sadly I didn’t.

Thanks to Netgalley and Harper360 for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Pitcher Perfect was the perfect cute and fun romance book! It’s easy to read, it’s full of banter, which I personally love, and it’s spicy 🌶️

Robbie and Skylar were fun characters to read - Robbie starts off as the cocky NHL heartthrob you expect, but actually reveals himself as being sappy and soft for Skylar from the get go. The way him and Skylar balances each other and complements each other was so good! And their competitiveness was so fun to read.

The fake dating setup is a classic and though a bit predictable, it works really well in that book. It does feel a little bit rushed sometimes and it is fast paced (I would have maybe prefer a bit more pining!) but this book is perfect for fans of sport romance.

3.5/5 stars

This was one of my more anticipated reads of the year and while it was good, it wasn't the epic read I was hoping it to be. The characters fell a little flat for me, especially Skylar. I did love Robbie's character arc and it was nice to see his growth from book 1 to book 4.

It was fun to see the previous characters from the books in the series and I'm excited to read further stories in the series!

My Ratings:
🧍🏽‍♀️ 3/5 Characters
🌶️ 3.5/5 Spice
🎬 3.5/5 Ending
🧩 4/5 Plot
💫 3.5/5 Overall

Thanks to the publisher for an advance copy!