From the crack of the bat to the roar of the crowd, there’s nothing quite like baseball season. And with spring training for Major League Baseball well underway, fans are eager to once again cheer on their favorite team (Go Yankees!). Whether you’re counting down the minutes until Opening Day on March 18 or looking for something to capture the spirit of America’s favorite pastime during the off-season, baseball romance books feel like a home run. These stories blend the thrill of the game with heartfelt love stories. Here, we gathered up our top eight baseball romance books that are sure to be a grand slam.

If you want a swoony romance between the coach’s daughter and the star pitcher, check out the Booktok sensation Caught Up by Liz Tomforde. Looking for a healing story about second chances at life instead? Dive into Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes. Keep scrolling to catch all our baseball romance recommendations. Happy Reading!

What readers are saying: “I’m obsessed with this book. It was swoony and romantic but also hilarious. It was such a perfect second-chance romance. I loved Thea and how she stood up for herself. I adored Gavin and his willingness to learn and grow to win Thea’s love. The Bromance boys were hilarious. The historical romance excerpts were a fun way to tie the book club with real life. I devoured every word of this one. If you love romance novels then there is no way you won’t enjoy this!