This is hands down my favorite book in the series so far. It had all the tropes I adore—enemies to lovers, only one bed, fake dating, sports romance—basically everything I could ask for.

Robbie totally won me over. He started off as a major player (okay, a huge one), but he really came through in the end and redeemed himself. And Skylar? She was incredible—strong, fearless, and exactly the kind of fierce female lead I love rooting for.

A solid 5 stars from me, I hope there will be another one in the series!

Pitcher Perfect is a cheeky, fast-paced enemies-to-lovers romance packed with heat, humour and heart. Tessa Bailey delivers another delightful escape into the world of sports romance, with a charmingly cocky NHL rookie and a fierce Division 1 softball pitcher at its centre.

Robbie Corrigan is living the high life as a Boston Bearcats rookie—handsome, popular and never short of admirers. Enter Skylar Paige, a no-nonsense athlete with a mean pitch and zero interest in Robbie’s reputation or flirtatious charm. Their dynamic is snarky, sizzling and addictive from the get-go.

When Robbie finds out Skylar is hopelessly in love with her brother’s best mate, he should walk away. But instead, he signs up as her fake boyfriend-slash-love coach at a family wilderness retreat, where her long-time crush will also be competing. Naturally, things spiral from fake dating into something far more real.

I loved the way Bailey used the wilderness setting to force these two strong-willed characters to work together. The team challenges are fun, and they give Robbie and Skylar the space to develop trust and vulnerability, even while their banter and chemistry are dialled all the way up. The romantic tension simmers beautifully until it inevitably boils over into some seriously steamy moments.

Robbie’s transformation from reformed playboy to emotionally invested partner is sweet without being saccharine, and Skylar’s refusal to compromise her boundaries makes her a standout heroine. Their romance is bold, sexy and full of heart.

✨ Tropes you’ll love:
• Enemies to lovers
• Fake dating
• Sports romance with a hockey and softball twist
• Brother’s best friend crush
• A love coach setup with some serious sizzle

If you’re in the mood for a fun, steamy sports romance with heart and heat in equal measure, Pitcher Perfect hits a home run.

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Listen, Tessa Bailey can do no wrong in my eyes. I'm yet to be disappointed after reading one of her books and this one hit the mark.
Skylark and Robbie AKA Rocket and Redbeard were introduced in the earlier books in this series and their chemistry is off the charts!
This book included some of my favourite romance tropes:
* fake dating
* enemies to lovers
* he falls first
* sports romance

“Every part of me, inside and out, is yours. Every fucking day of the week.”

This was sooooooo cute! I would say definitely read dream girl drama before this though because it starts off at the baseball game. I loved Robbie and Skylar together. Two competitive athletes and fake dating… say less. Overall, it was a quick fun read and I loved how both of the main characters developed and opened up throughout the book!

Tropes:
⚾️Fake Dating
⚾️Opposites Attract
⚾️Enemies To Lovers
⚾️He Falls First

Pitcher Perfect was everything I want in a fake dating romance fun, flirty, and full of unexpected heart. Robbie and Skylar's chemistry practically jumped off the page, and I was completely charmed by the chaotic family games, tender moments, and all the swoony steam Tessa Bailey is known for.

One of the more light-hearted, fun-filled and less angsty of Bailey's Big Shots sports romances, this was a delightful fake dating, forced proximity romance between hockey playboy Robbie Madigan and Skyler the college baseball pitcher who steals his heart when he was least expecting it. Fast-paced, full of laughs and of course tons of SPICE. This had more heart than I was expecting and it put a smile on my face from start to finish. I have my fingers crossed that Madden and Eve's story will be next!! Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

I'm new to sports romances and was really surprised by how much I liked this book. Great characters - I loved Skylar and a really fun story. I'll definitely be reading more Tessa Bailey!

When I read my ARC of Dream Girl Drama back in November of last year, I remember specifically saying I hoped we got books for the Orgasm Donors™ and fast forward a couple months and here we are! The premise of this book being fake dating to make someone else jealous is a tale as old as time but so fun nonetheless. I absolutely loved the dynamic between Robbie and Skylar; “enemies” to lovers and sprinkle in a heavy dose of sexual tension and some competitions and you have the recipe for the perfect match. They perfectly complimented each other and were both able to learn from each other and grow as people from who they were in the beginning to the end. Character development always adds more layers to a story (especially romance) and allows for the reader to connect more with the characters and bond more of an emotional attachment with them and therefore when the “third act breakup” happens, they’re less likely to get annoyed and more likely to understand where the characters are coming from and understand their perspectives. I loved both the FMC and MMC separately as well as a couple and loved the side characters! Definitely feels like a more well rounded story than some of other TB’s works and I really commend her for constantly stepping up to the plate.

Tessa Bailey could have written the bible but could God have written Pitcher Perfect? No.

"I didn't expect Skylar. She's clever, funny, driven, cool, and... God, she's fucking beautiful… I'm here for her. No other reason. She's reason enough."

I love a reformed playboy and throughout this series I’ve wanted to see the Orgasm Donors redemption. So glad we got Robbie’s story.

Fake Dating will never not do it for me. Tessa Bailey will never not do it for me.

I loved that the book not only showed Robbie and Skylar’s personal growth and relationship growth, but I loved that Robbie also encouraged Skylar’s family to grow.

Read Time ⏱️ 3.25 hours


“I wouldn't tell you I know how to listen to yes and no, then lie to you in the same breath."

"I'm worried I'll be half asleep and... touch you without thinking… I mean, Christ. It takes concentration not to touch you when I'm awake."

“You going to let me be your boyfriend, Skylar?”

“You taught me to trust what I'm feeling and stop laughing everything off. So I can't laugh at this. I can't pretend I'm not feeling judged and punished when I just came here to love you."

Pitcher Perfect follows Skylar, a D1 college pitcher, who has had a crush on her older brother’s best friend ever since she can remember. And to try and make him realise her romantic potential, she fake dates professional ice hockey player Robbie for the span of a week while her family is having a slightly insane annual competition. Robbie is a notorious play boy, but now he only wants her, the question is, does she want him?

This was a fun read, definitely reminiscent of some of Tessa Bailey’s older (a couple years older i mean) books. Personally, the book was a bit too insta love for me, as 90% of it takes place within the span of 7 days. I would still recommend it to devote Tessa Bailey fans, but maybe for newcomers I’d recommend some of her other books first.

This was very on brand for Tessa Bailey- fun, sexy, heartwarming. I'm not sure I loved Robbie's story as much as I have loved other MMC from Tessa Bailey, but Skylar made up for it.

4.5 (rounded to 5!)

Tessa Bailey is BACK! Dream Girl Drama wasn’t really for me, so I was apprehensive going into this to say the least. I needn’t have worried - fake dating will draw me in time and time again - I’m a glutton for it.

We briefly met Skylar (a softball pitcher, a BU student in a family full of Brown alumni and a type A queen with an immaculate planner) in Dream Girl Drama and our story picks up during the plot of DGD. Robbie is one of the OG Orgasm Donor’s, a player on the Boston Bearcats hockey team, and a quintessential single sports star (for lack of a better phrase). Let’s just say he does not make a good first impression and he spends the rest of the book trying to make up for it…

The book was a tiny bit insta-love-ish for my taste, although I still absolutely adored the story and the characters. The timeline was so fast and I feel like that is really jarring in a romance book. I really think all my fellow fake dating lovers are going to eat this up, and potentially the speed of the relationship progression won’t be an issue for others. I loved how Robbie was so willing to change for his girl, and their entire dynamic was so sweet (and spicy…). We also got a HUGE suggestion about the characters for book 5, and let me tell you - I’m SO ready!

All in all, a much better read (for me at least) than Dream Girl Drama, I smashed through this in about 4 hours and loved the whole ride - I’m just not an insta-love gal, so not quite a 5!

Back on my knees for Tessa Bailey and Mister Robbie Corrigan.

The fake dating and an obsessed MMC created the perfect romantic baseline for me. My aim was to not binge all the chapters, but by the end of the first few chapters I was hooked. Pitcher Perfect delivers again with an easy rhythm and charm that turns a quick sit down into updating your Goodreads' yearly goal.

I really enjoyed where the story started, I loved that we were given a continuation of the scene from Dream Girl Drama from their perspectives. The beginning chapters managed well in giving the reader a quick insight into the two leads as characters but also showing the simmering chemistry that bounced between them. It was also so fun to see the dynamics between the wider cast of characters as well, the Boston Bearcats are always a welcome addition.

I would say the romance falls more towards an insta-love rather than a slow burn romance, but us readers still get a very fun build up of scenes between Skylar and Robbie. The fake dating and "teacher/student" tropes definitely brought the romance and the spicy scenes. Amongst the spicy scenes, we still get the tender and caring moments between the two (I definitely prefer a mix between the soft and spicy!). Without delving into spoilers, I think the some of the softer scenes did so much to strengthen the connection between them and show the care that they each held for each other.

What I would have loved to have see was more of a build up in the development of the characters. I would have especially loved to see more of the internal development in Robbie's character as he changes throughout the story; for me, as a reader, I really love it when we get these extra details as I think it adds to the overall fullness of the story.

Thank you so much to Harper360 and Rachel for sending me an eARC, rounding up to 4 stars!

If you like a good sports romance you can’t go far wrong with this one. It’s as expected with no obvious faults, but perhaps a little bit more raunchy than I’m used to so if you like your romance with *a lot* of action look no further.

I have read a few Tessa Bailey’s books before but none from this series, and I am so surprised about how fun this book was! Probably one of my favourites from the ones I have read. Definitely recommend it if you want a lighthearted romance.

I think this might be my favourite in the Big Shots series - and I never thought I’d be saying that about one of the sperm donors, but here we are.

Robbie Corrigan is the biggest red bearded teddy bear and watching him fall for Skylar was a joy to read.

Tessa Bailey brought a whole load of fantastic characters, a weird family hunger games style competition, a guy who would literally do anything for his girl and her usual spice! It’s a wonderful combination and a delightful read from start to finish.

I’m as shocked as TB that Robbie and Mailer have depth - but I am here for it! Can’t wait to see what she has in store for Mailer.

Huge thanks to Avon for the ARC.

The is was so much fun! I read this in one sitting on my day off from work and it was the perfect way to unwind :) it was swoony, hot and hilarious with a cast of really endearing characters. I loved how obsessed Robbie was with Skylar from the very beginning and did everything in his power to prove himself to her, while Sky was a delight. I really enjoyed her dynamics with her family, it added a nice element to the story and enhanced the romance, too.

This series is the first time I’ve delved into Tessa Bailey’s books (I know I’m seriously late to the party) but I’ve just had the best time with every single one so far. They’re fun and feel-good, a little ridiculous and the perfect way to escape into your head for a while. Can’t wait for Mailer’s book, I need it stat !!

In the past, Tessa Bailey has been hit or miss for me. But this one was a hit! I love a sports romance, and to have both main characters be involved in high level sports was extra fun. I loved the insane competition of Skylar’s family and am thankful that my family, though competitive, has never done anything similar. There were a couple of loose storyline threads that could have been tied up, but this was a quick, easy read—and now I need to go read the rest of the Big Shots series! Many thanks to the publisher and to NetGalley for a free eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to Harper360 and Avon Books for the ARC of this book! This one was a fun addition to the Big Shots Series and if you're a Tessa Bailey (or just a romance fan in general) I think you would enjoy this one! It was a fast and fun sports romance and I read the entire thing in one day! The main characters were likeable and the premise of the book being a yearly family competition was quirky but fun! I have enjoyed every Tessa Bailey book that I have read and though this one wasn't my favorite of the series, I definitely still recommend it! Check this one out of you want a fun escape and like the following romance tropes: fake dating, enemies to lovers, and sports romance! I will be looking out for Tessa Bailey's next book after this one! I always enjoy her stuff!

Tessa Bailey never misses and although this isn't my favourite of her books, I still absolutely devoured it.

The tropes in this book are perfect, enemies to lovers, fake dating and throwing in some spicy lessons as well, yes please to all. And the spice is executed perfectly as usual, Tessa Bailey really just gets dirty talk

Robbie and Skylar get off to a rough start when she hears him talking about his extracurricular shenanigans and this colours her view of him (which, fair enough). I do wish that a bit more time had been spent on this, Robbie's internal reflections on this were perfect, his realisation that he had become someone he didn't recognise or respect in his encounters with women were really good to read, but it did leave me feeling like if he hadn't met Skylar, nothing would have changed. I'd have loved a little more exploration of this kind of hook-up culture and locker room talk between Robbie and Mailer. I'd have happily had more Robbie and Mailer scenes all round tbh. However, I can't really complain because the way that Robbie saw Skylar and quietly but firmly stood up for her, and stood beside her, was everything. The BU shirt scene is every kind of love that I want to see in a romance novel.

The only thing I'd have enjoyed more time on is Skylar realising how different her feelings for Robbie and Madden were. It felt like she fell out of love and in love incredibly quickly and I'd have preferred if there was just a tiny bit more emphasis on her realising why Madden wasn't for her and that she'd romanticised the idea of him in comparison to how real and solid her feelings for Robbie were. I'd love to get to read Madden and Eve's story though, if that's in the pipeline at all.

Overall I really enjoyed this, I can always rely on a Tessa Bailey book to help me escape reality in the best possible way and this was no exception.