20 Baseball Romance Books That Truly Hit It Out of the Park

Break the Rules by Julia Jarrett

Willow has one rule—never date a baseball player. Especially while working for her uncle’s team in a male-dominated office. After a no-strings vacation fling with a single dad and professional baseball player, she’s stunned to learn that Ronan has been traded to the team she works for. Now forced to work side by side, Willow must decide whether protecting her career matters more than breaking the one rule she thought she’d never bend. If you love steamy, high-stakes sports romance, you don’t want to miss this first book in the Vancouver Tridents series.

Catch Her if You Can by Tessa Bailey

You can’t go wrong with a romance by Tessa Bailey, especially one featuring baseball! When Yankees catcher Madden proposes a marriage of convenience to his longtime crush, Eve, so she can access health benefits while caring for her sister’s children, she agrees—on the condition that their arrangement stays private. Determined to protect both her reputation and his rising baseball career, Eve insists it’s strictly business. As old feelings resurface, their arrangement begins to feel more than just convenient.

Caught Up by Liz Tomforde

Liz Tomforde’s Windy City series is beloved for a reason, and you don’t want to miss this homerun of a baseball romance! Chicago starting pitcher Kai is juggling fatherhood and the pressure of the MLB season when his coach hires a nanny he can’t fire—his daughter, Miller. After a career setback, Miller plans to stay only for the summer, but living under the same roof with Kai and his son complicates everything. As the baseball season unfolds, they both need to decide whether what they’re building is temporary or something worth changing their plans for.

Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes

Set in a quiet seaside town in Maine, this heartfelt romance follows a former Major League pitcher battling the yips and a young widow hiding from her past. When Evvie and Dean become cautious friends, their rule-bound arrangement slowly gives way to friendship, healing, and second chances. It’s a charming, tender, and funny romance that many readers will love.

Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey

After his Major League career ends due to injury, Travis returns home to rebuild his life by flipping houses—only to be pulled into a fake-dating scheme with his best friend’s younger sister. Georgie wants her family to see her differently, and Travis needs a reputation boost of his own, making pretending to be in a relationship seem harmless. But as their plan unfolds, both begin to question whether they’re building something more than that. With witty banter, sizzling chemistry and Tessa Bailey’s signature humour, this one is not to be missed.

Heavy Hitter by Katie Cotugno

After discovering her boyfriend’s betrayal, pop star Lacey escapes to a dive bar and meets Jimmy, a former Rookie of the Year struggling to move forward after his own career setbacks. As their unexpected connection deepens, the glare of fame and public scrutiny threatens to complicate everything. Together, they must decide whether it’s worth the risk to step into the spotlight as a couple or to continue carefully guarding their lives.

Home Run Heart by Hailey Gardiner

If you’re looking for a sweeter, low-spice baseball romance, you don’t want to miss Home Run Heart. It follows professional baseball player Brooks, who returns to his hometown during the off-season and reconnects with his now-divorced high school girlfriend, Nora. They agree to spend five Fridays together, hoping to create new memories and move past the regrets that once pulled them apart. As old feelings resurface, they must decide whether their second chance is worth the risk.

Homerun Proposal by Maren Moore

When a bold proposal meant for one brother lands in the hands of Orleans University’s all-star baseball captain instead, Hallie faces a challenge. But when Lane agrees to carry out her carefully outlined plan, with the understanding that they’ll walk away afterward, their arrangement becomes complicated. As boundaries blur and real feelings surface, Hallie and Lane must decide whether to stick to the rules or risk something more. If you love college sports romance, this is the one to pick up.

Jock Blocked by Pippa Grant

The Fireballs may be the worst team in baseball, but their most loyal fan refuses to give up on them. When Brooks joins the roster with plans that don’t align with winning, Mackenzie makes it her mission to stop him—no matter how much she starts to care for him. As team loyalty and unexpected attraction collide, she’s forced to choose between protecting the one place she feels at home and risking her heart. Once you finish, you’ll want to pick up the rest of the Copper Valley Fireballs series.

Last Night Was Fun by Holly Michelle

As the only female data analyst for a professional baseball team, Emmy is determined to win a promotion over her longtime rival, Gabe. When a wrong-number text sparks an anonymous connection that quickly turns personal, she finds herself falling for someone who seems nothing like the man she competes with every day. But when that anonymous connection turns her world upside down, she needs to decide whether the rivalry or a growing connection is the real story. If you love workplace tension, forced proximity and chemistry, you’ll love Last Night Was Fun.

Out of His League by Caroline Richardson

After a chance airport encounter, practical Gretchen shares an unexpected connection with her favourite professional baseball player on the worst day of his career. Recently demoted to the minor leagues and battling an injury, Joshua isn’t looking for distractions—but their one-night meeting lingers longer than either anticipated. As his future in baseball hangs in the balance, both must decide whether taking a risk on each other is worth stepping outside their comfort zones. It’s full of emotional vulnerability and undeniable chemistry.

Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey

Fans of enemies-to-lovers and fake dating will love this softball romance from Tessa Bailey. Hockey rookie Robbie has everything going his way until he meets Skylar, a Division 1 softball pitcher who refuses to fall for his charm. When he agrees to pose as her fake boyfriend to help her win over someone else at an upcoming family competition, their rivalry turns into something far more complicated. As the lines between pretending and reality start to blur, Robbie and Skylar must decide if their arrangement was ever just a game.

Play Along by Liz Tomforde

Another book in the Windy City series! Play Along follows the Windy City Warriors’ athletic trainer, Kennedy, who wakes up married to the team’s shortstop, Isaiah, after a blurry night in Las Vegas, jeopardizing the professional reputation she’s worked years to build. To protect her job for the rest of the season, they agree to present their impulsive wedding as intentional. But as their temporary plan unfolds, Kennedy must decide whether their marriage is merely a damage-control measure or something worth keeping.

Stealing Home by Grace Reilly

With the MLB draft approaching, college baseball star Sebastian can’t afford distractions, especially from Mia—the woman who once walked away from him. When Mia needs a place to stay for the summer, they become reluctant roommates, forcing them to confront the unresolved feelings they’ve both tried to ignore. As old wounds resurface and their futures pull them in different directions, they must decide whether to risk a second chance. With forced proximity, emotional growth, and strong chemistry, Stealing Home is a baseball romance worth picking up.

The Art of Catching Feelings by Alicia Thompson

After a post-divorce night out leads to a public heckle at a Carolina Battery game, Daphne reaches out to apologize to player Chris—without admitting she’s the one who shouted at him. Their online messages quickly turn into a meaningful connection, even as Chris navigates personal grief and career pressure. But when their real lives begin to overlap, Daphne must decide whether telling the truth will cost her the relationship she never expected to find. The Art of Catching Feelings blends humour, vulnerability, and chemistry so well, proving that sports romance is worth picking up.

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams

The Bromance Book Club series is great in general, but this baseball romance is certainly worth the hype! When Nashville Legends second baseman Gavin’s marriage hits a breaking point, his wife, Thea, asks for a divorce after years of miscommunication and hurt feelings. Desperate to win her back, Gavin turns to a secret romance-reading book club made up of fellow athletes for guidance. Armed with lessons from their latest novel, he sets out to repair the damage. It’s funny, heartfelt and refreshingly original!

The Locker Room by Meghan Quinn

I can’t resist a Meghan Quinn book, and this first book in the Brentwood Boys series is not to be missed. On campus, there’s a legend that bringing a girl into the baseball locker room guarantees a walk down the aisle. When one skeptical player starts falling for the only woman who keeps turning him down, he begins to wonder whether there’s more truth to the superstition than he thought. Determined to win her over, Knox has to decide whether relying on a myth is worth risking something real. It’s playful, incredibly steamy, and packed with Meghan Quinn’s signature charm.

The Path to Loving Him by Meghan Quinn

After blowing what she thinks is a career-changing interview, Gabby spends the night with a stranger she never expects to see again. But when she’s hired as the assistant baseball coach at Almond Bay High, she discovers her new boss and landlord is the very same single dad from that unforgettable evening. Working together while living just steps apart makes it far more complicated to keep things professional than she ever anticipated. This baseball romance is the perfect escape—as is the rest of the Almond Bay series.

Untying the Knot by Meghan Quinn

Another Meghan Quinn baseball romance—but so worth it! Eleven years after marrying former Chicago third baseman Ryot, his wife realizes life after baseball hasn’t unfolded as they expected. As Ryot struggles to redefine himself beyond the game, the distance between them grows, prompting her to file for divorce. But when he refuses to give up on their marriage, they must confront what went wrong and decide whether their love story deserves another season. It’s full of longing, undeniable chemistry, true vulnerability, and humour.

You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian

Set against the backdrop of 1960s professional baseball, this queer baseball romance explores love, identity, and what it means to risk everything for a chance at true happiness. Shortstop Eddie is battling a slump that threatens his career when he’s assigned to work closely with reporter Mark on a season of interviews. Mark, grieving a private loss, never expected to cover baseball—let alone grow close to its newest star. As professional obligations turn personal, both men must weigh the cost of pursuing a relationship in a world that won’t allow them to live openly.