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Pitcher Us: Boston Blues, Book 1
Coming off a World Series win, one of the last things starting pitcher Will Anderson anticipates is being traded to the Boston Blues.
That and the fact he isn't being traded alone. Over the past year, his catcher's little sister was simply that—his teammate's sister. She was never someone Will should have felt a need to take care of, but with her fiery personality, Will finds himself caught in her blaze.
When Callie Reyer showed up on her brother's doorstep, she promised herself no more baseball players. All season, she distanced herself from her brother's teammates. But now, not only is she the Blue's new team photographer, she's moved in next door to the team's pitcher.
When Callie and Will find themselves tiptoeing the line between being friends and wanting more, they must decide whether their relationship is worth risking the jobs they love.
Because, as it turns out, dating your coworkers at the Boston Blues is strictly prohibited.
Tropes pitcher x team photographer, secret relationship, friends-to-lovers, found family, and no third-act breakup. Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.
That and the fact he isn't being traded alone. Over the past year, his catcher's little sister was simply that—his teammate's sister. She was never someone Will should have felt a need to take care of, but with her fiery personality, Will finds himself caught in her blaze.
When Callie Reyer showed up on her brother's doorstep, she promised herself no more baseball players. All season, she distanced herself from her brother's teammates. But now, not only is she the Blue's new team photographer, she's moved in next door to the team's pitcher.
When Callie and Will find themselves tiptoeing the line between being friends and wanting more, they must decide whether their relationship is worth risking the jobs they love.
Because, as it turns out, dating your coworkers at the Boston Blues is strictly prohibited.
Tropes pitcher x team photographer, secret relationship, friends-to-lovers, found family, and no third-act breakup. Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.
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Published September 16, 2025
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February 3, 2026
As a matter of fact, sometimes death is preferable to reading.
February 6, 2025
3.65 stars! 🌟 A huge thanks to Mollie Goins & Love Notes PR for the ARC! 💌 Okay, this was FUN! Not groundbreaking, not mind-blowing, but did I eat it up like my favorite comfort food? Absolutely. A baseball romance with a forbidden brother’s best friend twist? Yeah, I was all in from the start.
Tropes I devoured:
⚾ Brother’s best friend
📸 Pitcher x Team Photographer
💋 Secret Relationship
❤️ Friends to Lovers
💕 Found Family
Will Anderson, our swoony pitcher, just got traded to the Boston Blues, and guess who’s moving in next door? Callie, his catcher’s little sister and the team’s new photographer. Sparks? Oh, they’re FLYING. But, of course, workplace romances are a no-go, so these two have to keep things under wraps. And let’s be real… that just makes it 10x more fun.
Will? TOTAL book boyfriend material. 💘 Protective but not possessive. Sweet but with a little edge. And the way he looks out for Callie? I was MELTING. 🫠 Meanwhile, Callie was hilarious, chaotic in the best way, and super relatable (especially her ADHD moments). The banter between them was chef’s kiss 👌—but I do wish we got a bit more slow-burn tension before they jumped into things. It felt a bit rushed at times, but hey, I still enjoyed the ride.
A few meh moments? The nickname "Blaze"… no thank you, ick. 🚫 But the way Will handled it? PERFECTION. 😍 And their chemistry? Off. The. Charts. 🔥
Overall, Pitcher Us was a light, flirty, and entertaining read. Not super memorable, but a solid pick for sports romance lovers. If you love forbidden tension, found family vibes, and a baseball player who’s secretly obsessed with her, this one’s for you! 💙
Tropes I devoured:
⚾ Brother’s best friend
📸 Pitcher x Team Photographer
💋 Secret Relationship
❤️ Friends to Lovers
💕 Found Family
Will Anderson, our swoony pitcher, just got traded to the Boston Blues, and guess who’s moving in next door? Callie, his catcher’s little sister and the team’s new photographer. Sparks? Oh, they’re FLYING. But, of course, workplace romances are a no-go, so these two have to keep things under wraps. And let’s be real… that just makes it 10x more fun.
Will? TOTAL book boyfriend material. 💘 Protective but not possessive. Sweet but with a little edge. And the way he looks out for Callie? I was MELTING. 🫠 Meanwhile, Callie was hilarious, chaotic in the best way, and super relatable (especially her ADHD moments). The banter between them was chef’s kiss 👌—but I do wish we got a bit more slow-burn tension before they jumped into things. It felt a bit rushed at times, but hey, I still enjoyed the ride.
A few meh moments? The nickname "Blaze"… no thank you, ick. 🚫 But the way Will handled it? PERFECTION. 😍 And their chemistry? Off. The. Charts. 🔥
Overall, Pitcher Us was a light, flirty, and entertaining read. Not super memorable, but a solid pick for sports romance lovers. If you love forbidden tension, found family vibes, and a baseball player who’s secretly obsessed with her, this one’s for you! 💙
February 2, 2025
One thing about me? I am a sucker for a brother's best friend, workplace, forced proximity romance. WOW. Mollie didn't come to play with this book! I was sucked in from the start and literally was giggling the whole time because of how down bad Will is for Callie.
Callie, her brother Adam, and his roommate/teammate, Will, are moving to Boston after being traded to the Boston Blues. Callie and Will normally stay clear of each other, but now things are a little different. She is the new team photographer and unfortunately (but not) for him, his new neighbor. He never looked at her as anything more than a friend, but now those more than friend feelings are starting to bubble up and he knows that going after his best friend's sister, that has sworn off baseball players, is probably not the best idea.
I am such an acts of service girly and the way Will takes care of Callie is so the standard. GAH. I am obsessed with this man.
Pitcher Us releases on 2.21.25 and you absolutely want this one on your TBR.
Tropes:
-forced proximity
-brother's best friend
-baseball romance
-he falls first
-he spoils her
-forbidden romance
4.5/5 stars
2/5 spice
Callie, her brother Adam, and his roommate/teammate, Will, are moving to Boston after being traded to the Boston Blues. Callie and Will normally stay clear of each other, but now things are a little different. She is the new team photographer and unfortunately (but not) for him, his new neighbor. He never looked at her as anything more than a friend, but now those more than friend feelings are starting to bubble up and he knows that going after his best friend's sister, that has sworn off baseball players, is probably not the best idea.
I am such an acts of service girly and the way Will takes care of Callie is so the standard. GAH. I am obsessed with this man.
Pitcher Us releases on 2.21.25 and you absolutely want this one on your TBR.
Tropes:
-forced proximity
-brother's best friend
-baseball romance
-he falls first
-he spoils her
-forbidden romance
4.5/5 stars
2/5 spice
July 2, 2025
3.75 Stars — Sweet, Swoony, and Full of Baseball Charm
I’m always on the hunt for a good baseball romance, and Pitcher Us totally scratched that itch. This one gave us the best friend’s sister trope mixed with a classic case of opposites attract, and it was adorable.
Will is the definition of the quiet, broody type, while Callie is outgoing, bold, and unapologetically herself. Watching these two navigate their differences and slowly come together was so satisfying. They challenged each other in the best way and brought out sides of themselves that felt authentic and heartwarming.
There’s also a deeper layer here as both characters are dealing with complicated family dynamics. I loved how their relationship became a space for healing and support. Will in particular? A total book boyfriend. He is absolutely a man written by a woman, thoughtful, protective, and the embodiment of “if he wanted to, he would.”
If you’re into sports romance with a solid emotional arc and a soft hero you can’t help but root for, this one is worth picking up.
I’m always on the hunt for a good baseball romance, and Pitcher Us totally scratched that itch. This one gave us the best friend’s sister trope mixed with a classic case of opposites attract, and it was adorable.
Will is the definition of the quiet, broody type, while Callie is outgoing, bold, and unapologetically herself. Watching these two navigate their differences and slowly come together was so satisfying. They challenged each other in the best way and brought out sides of themselves that felt authentic and heartwarming.
There’s also a deeper layer here as both characters are dealing with complicated family dynamics. I loved how their relationship became a space for healing and support. Will in particular? A total book boyfriend. He is absolutely a man written by a woman, thoughtful, protective, and the embodiment of “if he wanted to, he would.”
If you’re into sports romance with a solid emotional arc and a soft hero you can’t help but root for, this one is worth picking up.
February 4, 2025
ARC review :)) (no spoilers)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
-brother’s best friend
-friends to lovers
-he’s obsessed with her
-close proximity
-secret relationship
-spicy
I loved this book. Will is such a book boyfriend I fell in love with him from the very beginning…The side characters are funny and full of banter it made the book even better.
I just wish we saw more of the relationship build up at the beginning of the book it was kinda fast but still good!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
-brother’s best friend
-friends to lovers
-he’s obsessed with her
-close proximity
-secret relationship
-spicy
I loved this book. Will is such a book boyfriend I fell in love with him from the very beginning…The side characters are funny and full of banter it made the book even better.
I just wish we saw more of the relationship build up at the beginning of the book it was kinda fast but still good!
January 31, 2025
COMPLETE REVIEW
Rating -⭐⭐⭐⭐.75
Spice -🌶🌶🌶
Trope - brother's best friend, secret relationship, friends to lovers, mutual pining, neighbours, team photographer × pitcher, sassy and certified yapper FMC, ADHD rep, he rides, workplace sports romance, found-family, romcom, slow burn, steamy, no third act breakup, HEA
Thank you, Love Notes PR, for providing this ARC. I enjoyed every moment of this book! Mollie, you’ve done it once again! You had me from the dedication. As a self-proclaimed yapper who has been told to quiet down, that was all I needed. Not even one chapter in and I was ready to throw hands at anyone saying anything bad about Will like how dare you!!
READ THIS BOOK! It’s PERFECT—filled with amazing main characters and side characters.
Will was truly an amazing man. He checked all the boxes: patient, loving, caring, and also a BIKER! If you know me, you know I have a thing for fictional biker men, and when I read about the bike he rides, I was completely sold! AHHH, WILL! The small efforts he made were significant, and before I knew it, I was utterly captivated.
Can we take a moment to appreciate that he calls her BLAZE?! So, unique and appropriate for Callie. DEAD His love language was acts of service, and damn that guy knew what he was doing because he was after my heart. You know, I cried a little to see the amount of effort Will put into Callie's first birthday day celebration. A guy who doesn't drink?! MY TYPE! He was so respectful throughout their relationship, and honestly, if he wasn't already the best, he definitely was now.
I loved Callie. She had her doubts but remained strong. It takes real courage to push past trauma and stand tall, and I couldn’t have been prouder of her. I screamed "YOU GO GIRL!" at the top of my lungs when she punched that guy.
Callie and Will complemented each other perfectly. The listener and yapper dynamic is always the best, and their banter was fantastic. Although some might find Will rude, I saw him as a reflection of myself. I feel like I'm a mix of Will and Callie. Am I their lost child? Their first bike ride was incredibly hot—absolutely dead!
Their first official kiss had me gasping out loud. Additionally, their chemistry was undeniable; their scenes were spicing, and both were so attractive. Their secret relationship was adorable, and I loved how everything eventually came together.
Now why were all the characters so adorable; it was like a line of dominoes falling one by one.
• Adam was such a loving, caring, and protective brother; I loved him! I have a sibling like him, and seeing how I relate to Callie made it all clear. Every Callie needs an Adam to support and love them. I cried my eyes out at their bond, thrilled that they could leave the toxicity behind and move forward in their lives.
• Will’s sisters were hilarious and loving, I loved them from the get-go.
• Jensen was my girl.
• Beck was the perfect golden retriever, he reminded me of Carter Beckett.
• Miles and Stevie stole the show with their cuteness.
• Jett and Wyla's cameo was cute.
I loved how the found family trope played out in the story. I couldn't stop smiling; this book was just adorable! It took me through a whirlwind of emotions—sadness, tears, and love. I screamed out loud and cried so many times that I lost track of why I was feeling those emotions in the first place.
I believe this will become one of my favourite sports romances in future. The absence of a third-act breakup was a bonus. The ending and epilogue were so sweet and beautiful.
It was a great book, and I definitely recommend it.
Overall, I’d give it 4.75/5
Rating -⭐⭐⭐⭐.75
Spice -🌶🌶🌶
Trope - brother's best friend, secret relationship, friends to lovers, mutual pining, neighbours, team photographer × pitcher, sassy and certified yapper FMC, ADHD rep, he rides, workplace sports romance, found-family, romcom, slow burn, steamy, no third act breakup, HEA
Thank you, Love Notes PR, for providing this ARC. I enjoyed every moment of this book! Mollie, you’ve done it once again! You had me from the dedication. As a self-proclaimed yapper who has been told to quiet down, that was all I needed. Not even one chapter in and I was ready to throw hands at anyone saying anything bad about Will like how dare you!!
READ THIS BOOK! It’s PERFECT—filled with amazing main characters and side characters.
Will was truly an amazing man. He checked all the boxes: patient, loving, caring, and also a BIKER! If you know me, you know I have a thing for fictional biker men, and when I read about the bike he rides, I was completely sold! AHHH, WILL! The small efforts he made were significant, and before I knew it, I was utterly captivated.
Can we take a moment to appreciate that he calls her BLAZE?! So, unique and appropriate for Callie. DEAD His love language was acts of service, and damn that guy knew what he was doing because he was after my heart. You know, I cried a little to see the amount of effort Will put into Callie's first birthday day celebration. A guy who doesn't drink?! MY TYPE! He was so respectful throughout their relationship, and honestly, if he wasn't already the best, he definitely was now.
I loved Callie. She had her doubts but remained strong. It takes real courage to push past trauma and stand tall, and I couldn’t have been prouder of her. I screamed "YOU GO GIRL!" at the top of my lungs when she punched that guy.
Callie and Will complemented each other perfectly. The listener and yapper dynamic is always the best, and their banter was fantastic. Although some might find Will rude, I saw him as a reflection of myself. I feel like I'm a mix of Will and Callie. Am I their lost child? Their first bike ride was incredibly hot—absolutely dead!
Their first official kiss had me gasping out loud. Additionally, their chemistry was undeniable; their scenes were spicing, and both were so attractive. Their secret relationship was adorable, and I loved how everything eventually came together.
Now why were all the characters so adorable; it was like a line of dominoes falling one by one.
• Adam was such a loving, caring, and protective brother; I loved him! I have a sibling like him, and seeing how I relate to Callie made it all clear. Every Callie needs an Adam to support and love them. I cried my eyes out at their bond, thrilled that they could leave the toxicity behind and move forward in their lives.
• Will’s sisters were hilarious and loving, I loved them from the get-go.
• Jensen was my girl.
• Beck was the perfect golden retriever, he reminded me of Carter Beckett.
• Miles and Stevie stole the show with their cuteness.
• Jett and Wyla's cameo was cute.
I loved how the found family trope played out in the story. I couldn't stop smiling; this book was just adorable! It took me through a whirlwind of emotions—sadness, tears, and love. I screamed out loud and cried so many times that I lost track of why I was feeling those emotions in the first place.
I believe this will become one of my favourite sports romances in future. The absence of a third-act breakup was a bonus. The ending and epilogue were so sweet and beautiful.
It was a great book, and I definitely recommend it.
Overall, I’d give it 4.75/5
February 13, 2025
જ⁀➴ 4/5 ⭐️
✧.➛ sometimes the best revenge is just having a
happy life
arc review 💌
release date: feb 21 (KU)
꒰ 🩵 ꒱ 𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐭 - this book follows callie and will. will is a pitcher on the boston blues, his teammate adam’s younger sister lives with him and is their new team photographer. he's always thought she was cute but now there's a feeling between them that feels like home. ever since the plane to boston, he's felt more drawn towards her. callie has the hots for her brother's teammate and coworker. she doesn't want to put both their jobs in jeopardy, so they keep it low key and hush hush from everyone elses. will's sisters are their number one fans and have been shipping them since they met her. there's tea dates, motorcycle rides, and lots of sneaking around.
⁀➴ 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬
⚾️ pitcher x team photographer
📸 brother’s teammate
⚾️ secret relationship
📸 friends to lovers
⚾️ found family
📸 motorcycle scenes
꒰ 🎀 ꒱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
this was so so bingeable and I finished in a day. so cute and fun. I loved reading from both their povs. it was sad to learn about callie and adam’s childhood. will was so sweet and thoughtful, the way he went into the tea shop before they even became friends. he always looked out for her and paid attention to the details. I don't usually read baseball romances but this may change that. guys i actually loved this please check it out once it releases and complete review will come soon
🌸 | ༘⋆ 𝐩𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 ʚɞ
ahh this was adorable and so bingable!! full rtc <333
thank you to love notes pr and the author for an arc 🤍
✧.➛ sometimes the best revenge is just having a
happy life
arc review 💌
release date: feb 21 (KU)
꒰ 🩵 ꒱ 𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐭 - this book follows callie and will. will is a pitcher on the boston blues, his teammate adam’s younger sister lives with him and is their new team photographer. he's always thought she was cute but now there's a feeling between them that feels like home. ever since the plane to boston, he's felt more drawn towards her. callie has the hots for her brother's teammate and coworker. she doesn't want to put both their jobs in jeopardy, so they keep it low key and hush hush from everyone elses. will's sisters are their number one fans and have been shipping them since they met her. there's tea dates, motorcycle rides, and lots of sneaking around.
⁀➴ 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬
⚾️ pitcher x team photographer
📸 brother’s teammate
⚾️ secret relationship
📸 friends to lovers
⚾️ found family
📸 motorcycle scenes
꒰ 🎀 ꒱ 𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
this was so so bingeable and I finished in a day. so cute and fun. I loved reading from both their povs. it was sad to learn about callie and adam’s childhood. will was so sweet and thoughtful, the way he went into the tea shop before they even became friends. he always looked out for her and paid attention to the details. I don't usually read baseball romances but this may change that. guys i actually loved this please check it out once it releases and complete review will come soon
🌸 | ༘⋆ 𝐩𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 ʚɞ
ahh this was adorable and so bingable!! full rtc <333
thank you to love notes pr and the author for an arc 🤍
February 26, 2025
Mollie has done it again folks! I am completely and utterly in love with this story. Pitcher Us is truly a breath of fresh air. As a friends-to-lovers fan girl, this checked all of the boxes for me.
Callie is Will's teammate's sister AND Callie works for the same team Will Pitches for. (Are you with me?!) So their relationship is forbidden from all angles. Still, after a few months of living next door to each other, their mutual attraction is undeniable and they enter into a secret relationship.
Will met Callie exactly where she was and let her shine. He reminded her to show up as herself unapologetically and encouraged her to truly lean into every element of herself. On the flip side, Callie added an element of brightness and joy to Will's life as more of an introverted character. These two fit beautifully together and I loved the balance they provided one another.
I found myself describing this book to a friend as the feeling of drinking ice cold water... truly refreshing. The low angst and lack of third act breakup made this the perfect relaxing read.
Callie is Will's teammate's sister AND Callie works for the same team Will Pitches for. (Are you with me?!) So their relationship is forbidden from all angles. Still, after a few months of living next door to each other, their mutual attraction is undeniable and they enter into a secret relationship.
Will met Callie exactly where she was and let her shine. He reminded her to show up as herself unapologetically and encouraged her to truly lean into every element of herself. On the flip side, Callie added an element of brightness and joy to Will's life as more of an introverted character. These two fit beautifully together and I loved the balance they provided one another.
I found myself describing this book to a friend as the feeling of drinking ice cold water... truly refreshing. The low angst and lack of third act breakup made this the perfect relaxing read.
February 4, 2025
I have a new favorite Mollie Goins book. Holy crap do I love Will Anderson.
Pitcher Us is a workplace, brother’s best friend romance between an MLB pitcher and the team photographer. You can expect funny internal dialogue that is way too relatable and a man that observes and delivers what his girl needs and really you can just expect to love this book because it’s awesome.
William Anderson can do no wrong and I will accept zero criticism. From the very start he had me hooked. He’s the silent type and just observes Callie. He’s never viewed her as anything but his best friend/teammates sister but that ship sails pretty quickly. This man is dreamboat… the birthday party he plans for when their friendship was just budding! are you kidding me?? I was a puddle
This booked delivered everything you’d ever need in a romance novel. Swoony mmc that has a filthy mouth and puts his girl before everyone and everything. The fmc that is full of fire and quirks that make you fall for her immediately. Callie is high energy and it shows in her internal dialogue and it was so different from any character I’ve read. It was relatable and so freaking FUNNY.
Okkk now the spice in this book was spicin’. It was well placed and the tension was off the charts. And I say this all the time but it’s always the quiet ones with the filthiest mouths😮💨 The polaroid scene… that one lives rent free in my head.
There were so many moments I was cracking up and kicking my feet. I love this book more than words can express. Thank you Mollie for the opportunity to be able to read this early copy and be a part of your team! I am so grateful.
5⭐️|2.5🌶️
⚾️ workplace
📷 brothers teammate
⚾️neighbors to lovers
📷secret relationship
⚾️baseball romance
Pitcher Us is a workplace, brother’s best friend romance between an MLB pitcher and the team photographer. You can expect funny internal dialogue that is way too relatable and a man that observes and delivers what his girl needs and really you can just expect to love this book because it’s awesome.
William Anderson can do no wrong and I will accept zero criticism. From the very start he had me hooked. He’s the silent type and just observes Callie. He’s never viewed her as anything but his best friend/teammates sister but that ship sails pretty quickly. This man is dreamboat… the birthday party he plans for when their friendship was just budding! are you kidding me?? I was a puddle
This booked delivered everything you’d ever need in a romance novel. Swoony mmc that has a filthy mouth and puts his girl before everyone and everything. The fmc that is full of fire and quirks that make you fall for her immediately. Callie is high energy and it shows in her internal dialogue and it was so different from any character I’ve read. It was relatable and so freaking FUNNY.
Okkk now the spice in this book was spicin’. It was well placed and the tension was off the charts. And I say this all the time but it’s always the quiet ones with the filthiest mouths😮💨 The polaroid scene… that one lives rent free in my head.
There were so many moments I was cracking up and kicking my feet. I love this book more than words can express. Thank you Mollie for the opportunity to be able to read this early copy and be a part of your team! I am so grateful.
5⭐️|2.5🌶️
⚾️ workplace
📷 brothers teammate
⚾️neighbors to lovers
📷secret relationship
⚾️baseball romance
April 3, 2025
this was literally so cute. i love baseball romances 😭
February 21, 2025
Pitcher Us by Mollie Goins
5/5⭐
2,5/5🌶️
"I don't know what it was, if we're being honest. I just knew that I kept seeking you out everywhere I went. I kept looking for any excuse to be near you-hung onto every word you said."
This is my first book by this author, and OMG, I LOVED it!!! The cover is adorable (in my favorite color!), and the story inside is just as fantastic. I can't even count how many times I smiled, laughed, and giggled while reading. Thank goodness I was in my room, or I might have felt silly! Seriously, this book is a treasure! The chemistry, the tension, the playful sibling banter, the humor, the friendships—it's all there! I even shed a few tears and it also had so many swoony moments. In short, this book is PERFECTION! It's now my go-to comfort read!
Callie's been living with her brother for a while, and when he and his teammate Will move to Boston, she decides to tag along. She hasn’t spent much time with her brother's previous team, and neither has Will, so they haven’t interacted much at all. But everything changes when they end up as neighbors in their new apartment, and Callie becomes the new photographer for the team. They start seeing each other more often, and feelings begin to develop.
Will Anderson is my new book boyfriend! He’s the quiet type who likes to observe rather than hang out with friends. But when it comes to Callie, he wants to be around her and loves to hear her chatter. The way he is so thoughtful and attentive completely melted my heart! He always knows what she needs, and I’m such a sucker for those little acts of service. By the time I finished the book, I was a total puddle!
Callie is brave, strong, and independent. My heart went out to her for everything she’s been through. Even with her awful parents and a terrible ex, she doesn’t let anything dim her light. I admired her for finally cutting ties and finding her way to her brother. She has such a sunny personality, and I loved seeing how the other players on the team were ready to support and defend her.
Along with Will and Callie's love story, I enjoyed the playful sibling banter and all the fun meddling side characters. Every scene where they hung out together made me laugh. Overall, this book was a delight, and I can't recommend it enough! If you're looking for a quick, light, and easy read filled with swoon-worthy moments, humor, and great characters, pick this one up! It’s 1000% worth it!
"A World Series trophy is great, but my relationship with Callie? It's everything!"
5/5⭐
2,5/5🌶️
"I don't know what it was, if we're being honest. I just knew that I kept seeking you out everywhere I went. I kept looking for any excuse to be near you-hung onto every word you said."
This is my first book by this author, and OMG, I LOVED it!!! The cover is adorable (in my favorite color!), and the story inside is just as fantastic. I can't even count how many times I smiled, laughed, and giggled while reading. Thank goodness I was in my room, or I might have felt silly! Seriously, this book is a treasure! The chemistry, the tension, the playful sibling banter, the humor, the friendships—it's all there! I even shed a few tears and it also had so many swoony moments. In short, this book is PERFECTION! It's now my go-to comfort read!
Callie's been living with her brother for a while, and when he and his teammate Will move to Boston, she decides to tag along. She hasn’t spent much time with her brother's previous team, and neither has Will, so they haven’t interacted much at all. But everything changes when they end up as neighbors in their new apartment, and Callie becomes the new photographer for the team. They start seeing each other more often, and feelings begin to develop.
Will Anderson is my new book boyfriend! He’s the quiet type who likes to observe rather than hang out with friends. But when it comes to Callie, he wants to be around her and loves to hear her chatter. The way he is so thoughtful and attentive completely melted my heart! He always knows what she needs, and I’m such a sucker for those little acts of service. By the time I finished the book, I was a total puddle!
Callie is brave, strong, and independent. My heart went out to her for everything she’s been through. Even with her awful parents and a terrible ex, she doesn’t let anything dim her light. I admired her for finally cutting ties and finding her way to her brother. She has such a sunny personality, and I loved seeing how the other players on the team were ready to support and defend her.
Along with Will and Callie's love story, I enjoyed the playful sibling banter and all the fun meddling side characters. Every scene where they hung out together made me laugh. Overall, this book was a delight, and I can't recommend it enough! If you're looking for a quick, light, and easy read filled with swoon-worthy moments, humor, and great characters, pick this one up! It’s 1000% worth it!
"A World Series trophy is great, but my relationship with Callie? It's everything!"
September 20, 2025
“I can picture it. I can picture us in every scenario you could possibly think of.”
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Buddy reading with Bella (she is an angel for trying to get me out of my slump)
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Buddy reading with Bella (she is an angel for trying to get me out of my slump)
January 5, 2026
I was bewitched, spellbound if you will, by this book. It had all the right ingredients for my favorite comfort meal - a "workplace" sports (baseball) romance book + secret relationship + brother's teammate + delicious banter + steamy moments that added to the overall story.
Will is a total dream of a book boyfriend. He is constantly showing Callie through big and small gestures how down bad he is for her (the birthday TEA). Callie was MY GIRL. I relate so deeply to her brain. & I love how Will was the calm to her chaos.
Will is a total dream of a book boyfriend. He is constantly showing Callie through big and small gestures how down bad he is for her (the birthday TEA). Callie was MY GIRL. I relate so deeply to her brain. & I love how Will was the calm to her chaos.
January 30, 2026
Pitcher Us by Mollie Goins is a contemporary sports romance about Will Anderson, a World Series winning starting pitcher newly traded to the Boston Blues, and Callie Reyer, his catcher’s outspoken little sister who has vowed off baseball players and just moved to Boston as the team’s photographer. Fate plants them next‑door as neighbours, and what begins with friendly sparring soon turns into something richer and more complicated, challenging them to balance growing feelings against the club’s strict no‑dating‑coworkers rule while navigating friendships, found family, and personal baggage.
Reading this felt like stepping onto the field with characters whose chemistry is vivid and grounded in genuine friendship first, with Will’s thoughtful quiet strength offset by Callie’s spark and humour. I appreciated how the story blends romance with moments of real emotional resonance around trust and risk, and the forced‑proximity setup keeps the pace engaging without feeling rushed.
Rating: 4 out of 5, because the dynamic between leads and the blend of heat and heart made this a satisfying and fun sports romance.
Reading this felt like stepping onto the field with characters whose chemistry is vivid and grounded in genuine friendship first, with Will’s thoughtful quiet strength offset by Callie’s spark and humour. I appreciated how the story blends romance with moments of real emotional resonance around trust and risk, and the forced‑proximity setup keeps the pace engaging without feeling rushed.
Rating: 4 out of 5, because the dynamic between leads and the blend of heat and heart made this a satisfying and fun sports romance.
January 14, 2026
okay but I love this
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
SPICE: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I am in love with Callie and Will.
Hands down these two stole my heart. This grumpy pitcher that falls so hard and so fast, and absolutely proves it. I love him. I really do.
And Callie, that’s girl owns my little ADHD heart. She is just so easy to fall for and I love that Will sees her and all her quirks for exactly who she is and loved her through it anyway.
✨ Baseball Romance
✨ Athlete x Team Photographer
✨ Brother’s Teammate
✨ Neighbors to Lovers
✨ Grumpy x Sunshine
✨ He Falls First
This book hooked me from the very first page. There is something about watching a grumpy man fall so hard for his girl that does me in every single time.
Calli and Will’s relationship was so natural and had such a cute progression that I was swooning right along with them.
I love them I couldn’t put it down and I can’t wait for more.
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
SPICE: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I am in love with Callie and Will.
Hands down these two stole my heart. This grumpy pitcher that falls so hard and so fast, and absolutely proves it. I love him. I really do.
And Callie, that’s girl owns my little ADHD heart. She is just so easy to fall for and I love that Will sees her and all her quirks for exactly who she is and loved her through it anyway.
✨ Baseball Romance
✨ Athlete x Team Photographer
✨ Brother’s Teammate
✨ Neighbors to Lovers
✨ Grumpy x Sunshine
✨ He Falls First
This book hooked me from the very first page. There is something about watching a grumpy man fall so hard for his girl that does me in every single time.
Calli and Will’s relationship was so natural and had such a cute progression that I was swooning right along with them.
I love them I couldn’t put it down and I can’t wait for more.
September 10, 2026
3.5 porque ha sido muy cute
May 21, 2026
1.75/5
Enjoyment: 2
Quality: 1
Characters: 2
Plot: 2
I wanted to give this author another chance after DNF-ing her first series. Unfortunately this was barely better.
My main problem was the set up for this relationship, I saw what she tried to do but it did not translate into any connection or chemistry for me. Everything after that had no meaning to me because I didn’t believe in their relationship. And that is truly the worst thing to happen in a romance book.
The characters are so shallow, the problems with the her family are glossed over. Her brother Adam shows up when needed for the plot but has no character besides being notorious about being on time.
Will doesn’t talk to his dad. why? No idea. Does it affect him? No idea. He has funny sisters, but do we know more than their names and occupation? No. Mom cooks for them on Christmas, then never to be seen again. Doesn’t really make the family dynamic believable either.
Enjoyment: 2
Quality: 1
Characters: 2
Plot: 2
I wanted to give this author another chance after DNF-ing her first series. Unfortunately this was barely better.
My main problem was the set up for this relationship, I saw what she tried to do but it did not translate into any connection or chemistry for me. Everything after that had no meaning to me because I didn’t believe in their relationship. And that is truly the worst thing to happen in a romance book.
The characters are so shallow, the problems with the her family are glossed over. Her brother Adam shows up when needed for the plot but has no character besides being notorious about being on time.
Will doesn’t talk to his dad. why? No idea. Does it affect him? No idea. He has funny sisters, but do we know more than their names and occupation? No. Mom cooks for them on Christmas, then never to be seen again. Doesn’t really make the family dynamic believable either.
August 27, 2025
Beklediğimden daha çok sevdim.😍AĞAĞAĞAĞAĞA
O KADAR TATLIYDI KI . Will harika biriydi gerçekten ufak detaylar beni eritti. Callie sürekli üşüyor diye yanında sweatshirt taşıyor. O çay içmeyi daha çok seviyor ve kafein tüketmiyor diye en sevdiği çayları yapmayı öğrendi her seferinde değişik çayları denetiyor. Sırf onunla bir date için motosiklet satın aldı. Daha ne yapsın🫠🫠😮💨
Callie ve Adam yüzleşmesini okumak bence çok güzeldi çünkü kardeşlerin buna ihtiyacı vardı.
Ayrıca Adam’ın ilişkilerine olan olgun tavrı benim çok hoşuma gitti asla gereksiz drama yoktu ve bizi üzmedi yormadı kitap.😁
Ben çok eğlenerek çok severek okudum ya gerçekten mükemmeldi yani hemen serin ikinci kitabını okuyacağım.😍
O KADAR TATLIYDI KI . Will harika biriydi gerçekten ufak detaylar beni eritti. Callie sürekli üşüyor diye yanında sweatshirt taşıyor. O çay içmeyi daha çok seviyor ve kafein tüketmiyor diye en sevdiği çayları yapmayı öğrendi her seferinde değişik çayları denetiyor. Sırf onunla bir date için motosiklet satın aldı. Daha ne yapsın🫠🫠😮💨
Callie ve Adam yüzleşmesini okumak bence çok güzeldi çünkü kardeşlerin buna ihtiyacı vardı.
Ayrıca Adam’ın ilişkilerine olan olgun tavrı benim çok hoşuma gitti asla gereksiz drama yoktu ve bizi üzmedi yormadı kitap.😁
Ben çok eğlenerek çok severek okudum ya gerçekten mükemmeldi yani hemen serin ikinci kitabını okuyacağım.😍
March 3, 2025
“Good boy.”
STOP IT. This was such a cute story! It was my first book from Mollie but definitely looking forward to reading more from her.
Will and Callie had such great chemistry and their dialogue was funny and endearing. Will was so dang sweet to her, there were so many swoony moments that had me grinning like an idiot.
The brother’s best friend and forbidden romance tropes were really well written with an original twist.
Also, loved the slow burn!
Highly recommend this one for the baseball lovers. 🫶
“I decide I want to be lost in her blaze. Let it suffocate and consume my whole being.”
What to expect:
⚾️ Professional baseball player x Team photographer
📸 Brother’s best friend
⚾️ Forbidden romance
📸 Workplace romance
⚾️ Found family
📸 Slow burn
⚾️ No third act breakup
📸 Friends to lovers
STOP IT. This was such a cute story! It was my first book from Mollie but definitely looking forward to reading more from her.
Will and Callie had such great chemistry and their dialogue was funny and endearing. Will was so dang sweet to her, there were so many swoony moments that had me grinning like an idiot.
The brother’s best friend and forbidden romance tropes were really well written with an original twist.
Also, loved the slow burn!
Highly recommend this one for the baseball lovers. 🫶
“I decide I want to be lost in her blaze. Let it suffocate and consume my whole being.”
What to expect:
⚾️ Professional baseball player x Team photographer
📸 Brother’s best friend
⚾️ Forbidden romance
📸 Workplace romance
⚾️ Found family
📸 Slow burn
⚾️ No third act breakup
📸 Friends to lovers
April 30, 2026
Almost a DNF after he said “sear me with your blaze”….what the fuck does that even mean? But I powered through 🙃
February 4, 2026
3.75 rounding up to 4 ⭐️
Very cute- little cheesy- pretty spicy 🥵
I love a baseball romance though, so that still stands.
Very cute- little cheesy- pretty spicy 🥵
I love a baseball romance though, so that still stands.
September 13, 2025
3.75 ⭐️
the boston blues might just be one of the most wholesome sports romance novels out there! will & callie's relationship felt so natural that the development of their friendship into something more was felt so healthy and genuine. their chemistry didn't feel forced at all. i loved the treading between 'should we or should we not?'. kinda makes me wish for that kind of lovestory, but don't we all? to be loved is to be seen and will made sure callie felt that! not to mention callie's also such a messy but beautiful character that perfectly fit the spaces of will's life.
note for mollie goins: if u write adam's book u will forever have my gratitude thnx i need mr. grumpy guy to get his book pls pls pls
the boston blues might just be one of the most wholesome sports romance novels out there! will & callie's relationship felt so natural that the development of their friendship into something more was felt so healthy and genuine. their chemistry didn't feel forced at all. i loved the treading between 'should we or should we not?'. kinda makes me wish for that kind of lovestory, but don't we all? to be loved is to be seen and will made sure callie felt that! not to mention callie's also such a messy but beautiful character that perfectly fit the spaces of will's life.
note for mollie goins: if u write adam's book u will forever have my gratitude thnx i need mr. grumpy guy to get his book pls pls pls
May 31, 2026
2.5/5. Genuinely think I just hated this author’s writing. Enjoyed the concept and the characters but I have never cringed more at the writing. It also felt like their relationship went from 0-100. It was a book that was so bad but I also couldn’t put it down
April 15, 2025
5 Stars
2.5 Spice
Wowowowowow
Will MF Anderson. That’s all. That’s the review.
TROPES:
-Baseball
-Neighbors
-Mental Health Rep
-Grumpy Sunshine
2.5 Spice
Wowowowowow
Will MF Anderson. That’s all. That’s the review.
TROPES:
-Baseball
-Neighbors
-Mental Health Rep
-Grumpy Sunshine
September 26, 2025
This book was completely pointless after the 60% mark
July 16, 2026
I'm disappointed I didn't have much time to read this week because it's the kind of book you devour. I had such a great time discovering this new baseball team ⚾️ I can't wait to see more of this new found family. I loved Will and Callie's relationship (thanks no third act breakup). Especially Will's bond with his sisters ! Workplace romance, brother’s best friend and secret relationship : that was for me
September 25, 2026
If you’re a beginner in sports romance, this might be the book for you because EVERYTHING happens back-to-back. But for me, I prefer a good slow burn, and this just moved way too fast. The romance didn’t have enough time to build naturally, and honestly, some parts gave me the ick.
Overall, it just wasn’t for me.
August 24, 2026
3.75⭐️
This was a cute and easy baseball sports romance! Devoured jt in less than 24 hours. I really loved both main characters and I’m a sucker for sneaking around. I think the relationship development in the beginning was a little clunky, but as the book went on it got better. It just felt like something was missing in the beginning to start of their story. I’ve heard great things about the rest of the series so I’m excited for where it will go!
This was a cute and easy baseball sports romance! Devoured jt in less than 24 hours. I really loved both main characters and I’m a sucker for sneaking around. I think the relationship development in the beginning was a little clunky, but as the book went on it got better. It just felt like something was missing in the beginning to start of their story. I’ve heard great things about the rest of the series so I’m excited for where it will go!
September 16, 2026
brothers best friend x secret relationship x baseball
Needed one last baseball romance to end my summer reading and this was so sweet!
Read this when you’re in the mood for…
- brothers best friend
- secret relationship
- baseball romance
- work place romance
- “tell me what you want”
This is the first book in an interconnected series and I’ll be starting the next one too! Would recommend. :)
Needed one last baseball romance to end my summer reading and this was so sweet!
Read this when you’re in the mood for…
- brothers best friend
- secret relationship
- baseball romance
- work place romance
- “tell me what you want”
This is the first book in an interconnected series and I’ll be starting the next one too! Would recommend. :)
September 20, 2025
Buddy Read with Noi 💞💞
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