I was so excited to read this book. Tessa Bailey is one of my favorite authors. These two characters have instant chemistry when they meet. I read this book really quick. I loved how protective the MMC. They try to be respectful of a situation they are in but they can’t stay away from each other.

I think I’ve found a Tessa Bailey book I’d confidently recommend to romance readers, along with a new favorite Tessa Bailey hero who’s sure to melt every romance lover’s heart. Sig, the male lead in “Dream Girl Drama”, is thoughtful, dependable, and absolutely unforgettable.

The “Big Shots” series has started off strong with “Fangirl Down”, followed by Burgess and Tallulah’s story in “The Au Pair Affair”, but “Dream Girl Drama” stands out for me. While I’ve had some reservations about Tessa Bailey’s open-door romance scenes in the past, I found the intimate moments in this book a bit more bearable for my taste. What truly captured my attention was Sig and Chloe’s journey to finding their happily ever after and how Sig’s actions proved just how much he cared.

One of my favorite moments was when Chloe visited Sig’s place for the first time with Pierre. That scene was so heartwarming and gave me such admiration for Sig. What Chloe discovered during that visit was a powerful sign of just how deeply Sig loved her and how far he was willing to go to support her. It’s a moment that will stay with me as one of the most touching scenes I’ve read in Tessa Bailey’s books.

Chloe’s character development was also beautifully done. Watching her grow from a sheltered, privileged harp player to an independent woman who learned how to put others first—even at great personal cost—was incredibly rewarding. While she had a few setbacks along the way, her determination to stand her ground shone through. Her journey wasn’t easy, and those little stumbles made her story feel more real.

I also loved seeing Tallulah and Burgess make appearances in this book. I wish we’d seen more of Tallulah, but Burgess stepping into a big-brother role for the hockey team added a refreshing dynamic to the story. And the hint about Corrigan and Skylar leading the next installment is exciting! “Pitcher Perfect” in summer 2025? Count me in.

That said, there was one part of the story I found a little frustrating: the way people from Sig and Chloe’s professional lives kept interfering in their personal relationship. Yes, the main conflict revolved around the fact that they’d soon be step-siblings and were in love with each other, but the amount of meddling felt over the top at times. It seemed like everyone had an opinion about their relationship, which was a bit much.

Even with that minor complaint, I thoroughly enjoyed “Dream Girl Drama”. I’d recommend it to romance fans who love unique pairings—like a hockey player and a harpist—or stories featuring tough-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside heroes. If the idea of a future step-sibling romance intrigues you, this book will deliver plenty of feels.

A big thank you to Tessa Bailey, Avon and Harper Voyager, and NetGalley for the early access to “Dream Girl Drama” in exchange for an honest review. Mark your calendars for February 4, 2025, because this is one romance you won’t want to miss!

Light, steamy and soooooo much drama lol. Loved how Sig helped Chloe gain independence from her mother. Their bond was touching and I just adored them.
Thank you netgalley for the arc.

This was my first contemporary romance in a WHILE, but it reminded me just how much I love this genre. Sig the broody, overly protective, honorable, caretaker of a hockey player utterly stole my heart. I mean come on! Who could turn their heads or their hearts away from a man who takes care of their girl the way he does! 👀 And Chloe is such a relatable character despite coming from unfathomable amounts of money and country clubs. Something about her character just felt so homey and familiar and I loved every second of it.

Now those two together??? Cue the fireworks! I’m still having heart palpitations over the eloquently written love story that I just finished. From passionate, consuming feelings of love to spice that had me blushing like a school girl this checked all the boxes for me. 10/10 no notes. I pre-ordered a physical copy of this book at 12% in to the e-ARC….so yes…READ THIS BOOK!!

* I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this book. All thoughts are my own.

While I loved Sig, reading this book was kind of uncomfortable because it really borders the line of taboo with the almost step sibling thing. It does end in a HEA (of course) but there’s no resolution until almost the end of the book. Chloe is interesting because I feel like she matured throughout the book but it was hard to see her as an adult because she was raised to not be able to do anything for herself so it still seems like she’s 18 and in college trying to learn everything for the first time.

This was my last favorite book of the series.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4 only because i loved the first two SO MUCH, It was hard for this one to compare.

Dream Girl Drama we get Sig and Chloe’s story who were introduced in book 2. Tessa Baileys dirty talking and spicy scenes have been too good in her sports romances. I almost felt like we got too much of Sig and Chloe’s story in book 2 and none of Burguess and Talullah in theirs? I wanted more of the rookies and the baseball team!! The whole book was just Sig and Chloe’s chemistry (which was off the charts) but i wanted a little bit more. Overall i still really enjoyed It.


Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC. These opinions are entirely my own!

3.5 stars rounded up to 4 only because i loved the first two SO MUCH, It was hard for this one to compare.

Dream Girl Drama we get Sig and Chloe’s story who were introduced in book 2. Tessa Baileys dirty talking and spicy scenes have been too good in her sports romances. I almost felt like we got too much of Sig and Chloe’s story in book 2 and none of Burguess and Talullah in theirs? I wanted more of the rookies and the baseball team!! The whole book was just Sig and Chloe’s chemistry (which was off the charts) but i wanted a little bit more. Overall i still really enjoyed It.


Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC. These opinions are entirely my own!

5⭐️ After seeing Sig and Chloe in previous books, I was so excited for their story! It didn’t start how I expected, and I had no idea how it would end. They’re my favorite couple in the series so far!

Sig meets Chloe, and sparks fly,but when he finds out she’s about to become his step-sister, things get complicated. Their chemistry is undeniable, but staying “just friends”proves tough. This book was at the top of my TBR for 2025, and I’m thrilled to have read the eARC. Huge thanks to Avon and Harper Voyager!

Tropes-
🏒 Instant love
🏒 Forbidden love
🏒 Opposites attract
🏒 Protective hero

3.5 stars // Chloe and Sig had chemistry for days and I loved it. He was so gone for her and it was adorable. I don’t think that the conflict warranted the amount of drama they all put in to it, but that’s just my own personal opinion. As always, an easy sexy read from Tessa Bailey

Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review

I was super excited about this book because I highly enjoyed the other books in the series. This book is not my favorite in the series. I personally struggled to get into it. It started very fast but started to slow down. I enjoyed the stubbornness of the characters but it might have gotten in the way. The twist at the end was not expected and I enjoyed how it was wrapped with a nice little bow.

Not a huge fan of insta love and didn’t love this book. Maybe because I didn’t read the first two in the series. Decent chemistry but that’s about it and doesn’t make up for how annoying the characters could be with the lack of deeper connections, etc.

Super exciting to see these two get center stage. Yet another instalove, fun and flirty read by Tessa Bailey. I think there’s too much emphasis placed on the characters being step siblings. They meet as adults not as children raised in the same household. You can’t help but fall in love with the two of them together and the sacrifices made for one another. My favorite of the trio is book one but this is a solid story with likable characters and the perfect amount of lust.

Thank you to the publisher, Net Galley, and the author for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

I was so excited to receive this book! After reading the last in the series I couldn’t wait for Sig and Chloe’s story. And honestly it was so worth the wait! They are so perfect for each other. I thoroughly enjoyed the book!

This is it. Tessa’s best book yet. I SOBBED. The YEARNING, you guys! Sig is the ABSOLUTE UNCONTESTED KING of pining. It’s been a minute since I’ve read a book that got into my feels that hard. Chloe’s personal growth beyond the spoiled chaos queen is so wonderful to see and I loved every minute of it.

Gonna end up coming back to this one, I swear.

I have mixed feelings on this one. I enjoyed their relationship, the chemistry was off the charts. The hockey part was great and I loved the side characters. But the big problem in the book was that their parents were to be married, which would make them “step siblings” and therefore forbidden to be together? They met in their 20s and weren’t raised together? I’m not seeing the world ending issue it’s portrayed as. And the ending was fairly predictable. But the banter was good, and the way they cared for each other was sweet. Probably a 3.5/4 for me on this one.
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I love Tessa’s books. This was another great one and probably one of my top 3 from her so far.

I wasn’t sure how the almost taboo relationship was going to pan out, but it really worked! I was worried at first that it would give me “the ick” but it didn’t. It was a great tool for building the tension between them.

I have read the other two books in this series so was already a little familiar with the characters. You could certainly read this book without having read the others and you would be fine.

The way Sig lives Chloe unconditionally and so fiercely melts my heart. I have never read a man so absolutely obsessed with the girl he loves more than Sig. in just a short time he would without a doubt take a bullet for her. Their circumstances were less than ideal, but loved each other regardless. They fought for one another and made it work and kept their promises. I absolutely loved their relationship. It has inspired me to love as fiercely as they do.

Thank you to NetGalley, Tessa Bailey, Avon, and Harper Voyage! I’m incredibly honored to have read an advanced copy of this book.

This is book 3 in the Big Shots series and I certainly hope it is not the last!!!

“When professional hockey player Sig Gauthier's car breaks down and his phone dies, he treks into a posh private country club to call a tow truck, where he encounters the alluring Chloe Clifford, the manic pixie dream girl who captivates him immediately with her gense of adventure. Sparks fly during a moonlight kiss and the enamored pair can't wait to see each other again, but when Sig finally arrives to meet his dad's new girlfriend over dinner, Chloe is confusingly also there. Turns out the girlfriend is Chloe's mother. Oh, and they're engaged. Sig's dream girl is his future stepsister. Though the pair is now wary of being involved romantically, Chloe, a sheltered harp prodigy, yearns to escape her controlling mother. Sig promises to teach her the ins and outs of independence in Boston-but not inside his bedroom. They both know there can never be more than friendship between a famous hockey player and his high-society, soon-to-be stepsister. But keeping their relationship platonic grows harder amid the developing family drama, especially knowing they were meant for so much more...”

I loved this book! It was hilarious, spicy, and heartwarming! Sig is the epitome of a man written by a woman and he is truly the best book boyfriend! While insta-love isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, you are truly rooting for Sig and Chloe beginning to end! I have so many kindle highlights from this one!!! I can only hope we are graced with a book four and five!!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

This 3rd book of the series was another fun sports romance story with even more angst and tension than the last two books. I wish we would have gotten more of the early stages of their relationship because the over the top possessiveness felt too much at times. It wasn’t my favorite of the series but still worth the read!

Wow, this book was so incredibly fun from start to finish! Sig and Chloe’s chemistry was absolutely off the charts from their very first meeting! I love how Sig supported Chloe working towards gaining more independence from her mother and chasing her dreams of moving to Boston to further her harp training! The book is full of so much longing and angst. It definitely feels like more of slow burn even though they gain feelings for each other super fast! Sig’s dedication to Chloe was also so beautiful! Like any Tessa Bailey book, she definitely delivers on the steamy moments (like wow) while also having a story with so much heart! The hockey aspects were so fun and I adored how Chloe had her bright pink jersey! While this book is the third in the Big Shot series, it can definitely be read as a standalone! I definitely recommend checking out this book when it comes out next year!

Tropes:
♥️hockey romance
♥️insta love
♥️forced proximity
♥️forbidden love

Thank you so much to @ for sending me an ARC!