Pitcher Perfect is another spicy, banter filled addition to Tessa Bailey’s sports romance world, but for me, it didn’t quite hit the same high notes as the rest of the series. While the premise had promise: an enemies to lovers, fake dating romance between a cocky NHL rookie and a no nonsense softball pitcher, the execution fell a bit flat.

This was marketed as enemies to lovers, but there was barely any tension or hate between Robbie and Skylar. Instead, it leaned heavily into instalust, and I found myself missing the slower burn buildup that usually makes Bailey’s romances so satisfying. The emotional stakes felt underdeveloped, and some of the plot points veered into cringey and unrealistic territory.

That said, it is Tessa Bailey, and with that comes her signature witty banter and top tier steam. Robbie has his moments as a charming, over the top golden retriever MMC, and Skylar is strong and grounded enough to balance him out... most of the time.

Overall, while Pitcher Perfect had its fun and spicy moments, it didn’t quite live up to the rest of the series for me. A decent read, but not a standout.

Thank you to NetGalley, Tessa Bailey, and Avon for the eARC of this book.