ARC Review of Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey

10 Sep, 2025

DeeDee,

Read an ARC book. Disclaimer attached in my review.

Title: Pitcher Perfect
Author: Tessa Bailey
Genre: Romance

What Do I Think About The Book?

Pros: Wow, I got to say, this book is fascinating! Things about hockey and softball (and baseball of course). The writing style is interesting, I like it. The characters are good. Funny and emotional moments! Fake dating trope, likey! I like some sweet moments between Skylar and Robbie!

Cons: Since this is an enemies to lovers book, I kind of don't feel like it is, again, enemies to lovers. This is something else, not sure which one. I feel dumb that Pitcher Perfect is part of a series that I haven't read other books before (oops lol).

Extra: This is spicy! I didn't not expect to see a lot of open door spice. I'm weird hahaha.

Verdict: I enjoyed Pitcher Perfect! I will check out other books in the series when I get a chance. Do you love Tessa Bailey books? How about sports romance? Hockey or softball or baseball lover? Read this book today or any day!

I have received a free copy from NetGalley and Avon. All opinions are my own. Thank you!

Plot: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
Pacing: 4/5
Writing: 5/5
Spice Level: 4/5 🌶🌶🌶🌶
Overall: 4/5

Synopsis:

Boston Bearcats rookie Robbie Corrigan is living the dream. He’s made it to the NHL, his best friend/teammate and fellow “orgasm donor” is his roomie—and the women of Boston love them both. Life is sweet. That is, until he meets Skylar Paige, division 1 softball pitcher, girl least likely to take anyone’s bull…and the one member of the opposite sex immune to his charms. Robbie might be dazzled by the badass pitcher, but Skylar pegs him as a filthy player and wants nothing to do with him.

When he discovers she’s carrying a serious torch for her brother’s best friend, Robbie knows he should just go back to clubbing and whipped cream bikini parties, but he can’t seem to leave Skylar to flounder on her romantic quest to land another man. Nor can he miss out on the opportunity to spend time with her and hopefully redeem himself. Before Robbie knows it, he’s agreed to be Skylar’s fake boyfriend/love coach at an upcoming family wilderness competition where her crush will be in attendance. What could go wrong?

Through a series of contests that require them to trust each other, Robbie and Skylar grow closer and closer until their fake relationship starts to feel like the realest thing they’ve ever known and the sizzling lessons in sensuality burn out of control.

But it’s all just pretend…right?

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