3.5 ⭐️
2 🌶️

I had been looking forward to Sig and Chloe’s story since I first read about them in the Au Pair Affair and their story did not disappoint!!!! The semi-taboo feel of a romance between step siblings?! Wild but damn, the chemistry and tension between them was HOT!!!!!! I had butterflies for the majority of the book and I couldn’t help but root for them. These two truly showed love for each other, even when they were trying to deny it. And while their love may have been instant, it was written so well. I love love loved this book and can’t wait for the future stories to come!

Thanks NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for an ARC!!!!

𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘦: 🔥🔥.5

I was hesitant to read this after seeing that it contained a step-sibling trope but I actually really liked the storyline.

Chloe was a rich girl out who finally decided she wanted some freedom. I expected to find her annoying but ended up loving her character. The chemistry between her and Sig was off the charts from page one, which immediately drew me in.

Sig was an absolute cinnamon roll. He constantly put Chloe first. I love MMCs that constantly find a way to show how much they care for the people in their lives so he was the perfect MMC in my eyes.

This was definitely a slow burn but the buildup was so good that I didn’t really mind. The steamy scenes didn’t hit until around the last third of the book but they were well worth the wait.

Overall, a great book that managed to get me out of a bad reading slump. Apparently I need to go back and read the rest of the series now!

Dual POV, Spicy, Hockey Romance, Future Step-siblings, InstaLove, Protective & Possessive MMC, Slow Burn, Care Taking, Just This Once, Rescue Bull Dog, Found Family

The instant attraction between Sig and Chloe is put to the test as the pair soon realize they are to be future Step-siblings as her mother is marrying his father. Resigned to the fact they can be nothing but friends Sig talks Chloe into moving to Boston away from her controlling mother and pursing her dreams of furthering her harp abilities. Only Sig and Chloe can't seem to keep away from each other despite all the reasons they should. Care taking, team shenanigans, jealously moments, emotional revelations, and laugh out loud banter will have you falling for Sig, Chloe, and the whole Bearcats Team.

3.5 stars.
I read while I had the flu, so maybe that affected my patience. I know it was part of her character development, but I hated Chloe's obliviousness and Sig's possessiveness. They had incredible moments as a couple, but they were surpassed by toxic sometimes, making it hard to keep reading halfway through. They have a HEA in true Tessa Bailey fashion so it's ok

First, thank you so much for the opportunity to read a Tessa Bailey ARC! Tessa's books have been on the top of my recommendation list since the first one I read a few years ago. This series has been one of my favorites - a reminder that sports romances can be the most fun! I've been ready for Sig and Chloe since we first had a glimpse of them. While love/lust at first sight isn't always a believable trope for me, it works here with these two characters. And I'm hoping for more of this series!

The chemistry between these two is off the charts. While it’s not my absolute favorite of Tessa Bailey’s, I was rooting for these two to be together from the start. A fun third installment and absolutely worth the read. Received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Another Tessa Bailey smash hit! I have been waiting for this one after meeting these two characters in The Au Pair Affair. Tessa put such a creative twist on what could be a taboo topic. The spice was on point, the banter was perfect, and the plot twists had me on the edge of my seat! This is perfect for any sports romance fan or anyone looking for an easy fun read!

This one is definitely unique in terms of the love interests. It's got alot of classic Tessa Bailey signature writing style with chemistry between the main characters and steam. The pacing is a little off and there's a bit more drama ( as the title implies ) overall it was a good read

I love this series so much. It is one of my favorites. This is a great addition to the series and includes cameos of the previous characters. It is a standalone novel so you don’t have to read them all, but if you don’t you are definitely missing out and should rectify that immediately. This is one of my favorite hockey romance series, and this book really cemented it for me. There isn’t a ton of hockey, but Sig is a hockey player and fits the part exceptionally well. There is so much that this book has to offer, forbidden romance, insta love but slow burn at the same time (which is quite an accomplishment) and a lot of banter. The banter was top not. Chloe and Sig were fantastic together, they felt so relatable, and just so real. I easily imagined Chloe in her pink sequined jersey and Sig smiling at her from the rink. It was fantastic. I find myself struggling with forbidden romance at times, but it just worked in this book. It felt like a conundrum that could happen in real life, and I found myself enjoying it a lot. The ending really just made me fall in deeper love with this book. While I wholeheartedly wanted it to work out the way it did, I was nervous it wasn’t going to right up until the final reveal. It was the perfect ending to a fantastic book.

I have nothing but good things to say and positive thoughts about this book, and this series. If you’re looking for a fun hockey romance, then you need to pick this one up.

Miss Tessa Bailey gets me every time!!!! This book is no different. I love her, I love this couple, I hope this series never ends!!! I need books for the rookies please please please!!!!

Tessa is just so good at writing those flirty little butterflies into her books. I set this book down around 80% just because I didn’t want it to end. For a week, I constantly thought above this couple and their predicament and got little butterflies. And then I finished it and I just want to start the series all over again!!

I thought the predicament in this book was so interesting and their jobs were so cool and they were so sweet. I also really love to see the characters from previous books of course. This book was quick and oh so fun and just what I needed!!! Also not enough books are set in Boston; such a fun setting for a lil romance.

I’m such a huge huge fan of Tessa Bailey and her books, but I have to admit that I struggled with this one. The writing was amazing and I liked the characters, but the plot felt half thought out and very rushed 😭

I am afraid to admit this, but I think I have officially left my thriller era and have entered my romance era. This is not the first book I have ready by Tessa Bailey, and it won’t be the last. I don’t know how she does it, but in all the books I have read by Tessa, I have not been able to put any of them down and once they were finished, I was left wondering what to do with my life now that they were over. This book was no different.

I am falling in love with sports romances, even though I am not a huge sports fan. I loved Sig and Chloe’s story! I won’t give away too many details as I don’t want to give away any spoilers!

Tropes:
Slow Burn
Taboo
Forbidden Love
Comedy
Instant Love

The only question I have with this book is: who spends $700 on eye creams instead of rent?? Especially in today’s world! Oh well, it didn’t make or break the story, just something I spent a lot of time thinking about when I read it.

Thank you to NetGalley, Tessa Bailey and Avon and Harper Voyager for allowing me to read this book before publication. On my way to pre-order a copy for my bookshelf.

I really enjoyed this one. I loved their cameos in The Au Pair Affair so I couldn’t wait to read about their story. I read this is less than 24 hrs.

Their connection was 🔥 and I love how much Sig loved Chloe. I knew there would be a HEA and did not see that ending coming. I was expecting there to be an evil side to certain character.

I loved how Tessa is setting up her next books in the series. I went to her signing for The Au Pair Affair and know that the Orgasm Donors will be getting their own books. They had me giggling the whole time.

Thank you so much for allowing me to read this ARC.

Yikes, this was so cringy. This was my final attempt at reading tessa bailey and I have finally come to the decision that she is not for me. I would only recommend this to specific people,

DREAM GIRL DRAMA was a quick and fun read by Tessa Bailey, continuing the series by returning to some of our favorite characters while introducing a new pairing. Really enjoyed the ill-fated lovers concept, the longing and drama was perfection, as was how it all came together in the end.

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for the opportunity to read and review DREAM GIRL DRAMA.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc!

This is like Clueless but with hockey and written with Tessa Bailey’s signature spice and banter. Loved it no notes.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey! I was super excited to dive into book #3 of the Big Shots series (really anything Tessa Bailey writes I will devour).

NHL star Sig Gauthier is on his way to meet his dad’s latest “love interest” (sugar mama) when his beater truck breaks down. While trying to get assistance for his truck he meets Chloe - they have an instant attraction. No surprise - when he finally makes it to meet his dad, he finds out his dad is engaged, but it gets even better. Chloe is his dad’s fiancée’s daughter! They are going to be step-siblings! With the chemistry between them and their parents on the way to the chapel, how is this ever going to work?

This book gave me total Clueless vibes - Cher and her ‘ex-stepbrother’ Josh - except I felt yucky rooting for them to be together. I had a hard time reading this book, it wasn’t my favorite from Tessa Bailey.

Dream Girl Drama is messy, steamy, and dramatic. Tessa Bailey is well known for her quick reads that are filled with smut and entertainment, this book is no exception. I feel like the main problem between the characters being potential step-siblings isn’t as much a deal breaker or big deal as it was made up to be and could’ve been resolved fairly easily. I also think Sig and Chloe had INSANE chemistry but a lot of their love felt more like lust in my opinion, but it was still an addictive read! There was a couple points about this book that weren’t really my cup of tea and it was primarily just the insta-love and Chloe’s apparent helplessness/Sig treating her like glass. I think it’s definitely a book thats up a lot of people’s alleys, especially for those looking for a hot and easy read. I’m also FOAMING at the mouth for Corrigand and Mailers stories, they’re absolutely hilarious and definitely saved the book for me. Overall an entertaining and enjoyable read! Thank you NetGalley and Tessa Bailey for giving me the wonderful opportunity of reading this ARC!

This book stressed me out in the best ways possible.

I've been fully invested in Sig's and Chloe's weird relationship dynamic since being introduced to them in The Au Pair Affair and I'm so excited to finally get to read about their relationship in its entirety. From start to finish, I absolutely love these two and their undeniable chemistry.

Dream Girl Drama was equal parts funny, sappy, steamy, and stressful. There was definitely a point where I wondered how they were going to resolve this "drama" without having such a taboo relationship, though I wouldn't put it past Bailey to wrap up the story with that kind of relationship to ensure her characters get their HEA, especially these two impulsive fools.

The Big Shots series is a new favorite of mine from Bailey (still haven't read Fangirl Down, but it's on my list), and will definitely be worth the reread and the money to buy the physical books.

Well, this was a classic Tessa Bailey book! You get exactly what you're hoping for, if you know Tessa's writing. A perfectly insta-love story between Chloe and Sig, with some predictable conflict sprinkled in.

I personally would have liked to see more spice, as we know that Tessa Bailey is known for her ability to write extra spicy scenes between her characters. I did like the slow burn between Sig and Chloe, however once things got spicy it was pretty mild. I did not love that Sig immediately throws himself into things 100% (aka, draining his savings) for Chloe. It felt very... unreal. And not in a way that I personally like to see in steamy novels. I also felt like they kind of lacked in chemistry overall. 2.5 stars from me, maybe 3.

Thank you for the chance to read and review!