Tessa Bailey delivers again with this sizzling, heartfelt romance! Sig and Chloe’s chemistry is off the charts, and their slow-burn journey keeps you hooked. Sig is the perfect mix of protective and swoon-worthy, while Chloe’s growth into a strong, empowered character is so satisfying. The forbidden romance trope is handled with modern flair, though the step-sibling drama felt a bit overdone at times. Still, Bailey’s witty writing, steamy moments, and emotional depth make this a must-read for fans of contemporary romance. A 5-star gem!

Tessa Bailey is one of my favorite authors and I was so excited when I got picked to read this book. This is def my favorite of the Big Shots series 🙌🏻

✨ 4.5/5 ✨

Tropes:
insta-love 
hockey/harpist romance
future step-siblings/taboo adjacent 
sheltered FMC
overprotective MMC

Sig and Chloe have an immediate connection when they first meet at a country club. Their next encounter is meeting one another's future step-parent! Sig is every woman's dream boat and I love a good hockey romance. Both characters had a lot of room for growth, and their romance is pretty dramatic but they had such great chemistry and seeing it explode after their mutual pining was chefs kiss.

I loved It Happened One Summer, it was stupid(ly smutty) and as a result such a funny read. Unfortunately, this book did not live up to my expectations. I read this when East of Eden was too serious, but it was kind of boring….a) the main characters think they’re related but also so horny so it’s so much sexual tension but nothing really happens? b) I knew from the beginning that clearly they can’t be related and most likely Sig’s father isn’t actually his father, so the whole third act conflict (honestly the novel’s entire conflict) was just like ugh. I will say there’s no stupid drama between the love interests other than them thinking they’ll become related (but not by blood!) which I always appreciate; they are in love and thats that.

Tessa Bailey is my favorite author for a reason! She makes you feel the characters emotions and love through the pages. Another masterpiece!!

First off I want to thank you for the opportunity to read this book early. Unfortunately it was a miss for me. I’m not sure where the disconnect was but also mainly the writing in 3rd person POV. I have read Tessa’s books before but it had been a couple of years. I just could not focus on the story or the characters.

Thank you NetGalley for picking me to read this book

Tessa Bailey is one of my favorite authors and I was so excited when I got picked to read this book. I absolutely loved the characters. The story was written very well and you didn’t have to wait for the spicy 🌶️ scenes to start either. I couldn’t out this book down and finished it within a few days.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this book. Dream Girl Drama is book three in the Big Shots series. I loved book one and two in this series. I was curious about Sig while reading the first two books and was hopeful that Sig would get his story told. Dream Girl Drama is Sig and Chloe's story. This book is a hockey romance but has some mystery and suspense. This book has an amazing story and some spice. I enjoyed this book but Sir Savage's book is still my favorite in this series.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley.
This series has reminded me the most of TB’s It Happened One Summer series and characters which I loved!
I definitely was kept on my toes throughout the book on how the two main characters’ problem would be solved and loved how everything came together at the end. Intrigued where this series is headed with new characters introduced in this book!
I also loved how characters from previous books were included more in this book - I felt like that was the main thing missing in the second book of this series. Overall, enjoyed this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for my ARC in exchange for my honest review. 4.5/5!!!!!!!

First off, I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited for an ARC because I have recently become a huge fan of Tessa Bailey and her Big Shots series, and definitely did not want to wait for February for book #3! I devoured this in one day.

This is my favorite of the Big Shots series by Tessa Bailey! Dream Girl Drama gave everything it was supposed to give and more! I remember Sig and Chloe from The Au Pair Affair and wanted to know more about their relationship and it is better than anything I could’ve imagined! I mean talk about DRAMA!!! Imagine meeting the most perfect person only to find out your parents are getting married?!?

Both Sig and Chloe experience growth as individuals and also as a non-couple; they grow as best friends and cheerleaders of the other’s dreams and goals! I loved Chloe’s own personal journey to find independence for the first time and to step into her own.

You will spend the entire book hoping that Sig and Chloe will somehow find a way together. I also loved the end with a twist I definitely did not see coming :) Oh also getting to spend some time catching up with Burgess and Tallulah was fun, too!

If you love: hockey romance, forbidden love, insta love, spicy, dirty talk, meet cute, future stepsiblings, family drama, friends to lovers

I know Tessa's books can be hit or miss for some people but this one is definitely a hit! The third in a series following athletes (the first was a golfer, the next two have been hockey players), Dream Girl Drama tells the story of Sig, a rough, unpolished hockey player who meets Chloe, a wealthy country-club princess who happens to be a prodigy on the harp. Sig parks in her country club parking lot when his truck breaks down on the way to meet his father and his father's new girlfriend for dinner. The country club doesn't want to let him use the phone and Chloe intervenes. The chemistry between them is immediate and intense until Chloe realizes she's late and runs off with plans to meet him later. Imagine everyone's surprise when he shows up at dinner and his dad's new girlfriend is Chloe's mother. They quickly realize their chance was brief and fleeting but become best friends with Chloe even moving to Boston and starting a new chapter of her life. The chemistry between them is undeniable though and it's apparent to everyone and threatens both their careers because of the awkward nature of them about to become step-siblings. When I first started this, I couldn't come up with how it could possibly have a happy ending but it does and I was so delighted with Sig and Chloe's story. Definite recommend!

Reading Dream Girl Drama is a fun and unexpected ride through the dazzling world of high society and the spirited realm of professional hockey. The story kicks off with Sig Gauthier, a charming hockey player whose life takes a hilarious twist when his car decides to throw a tantrum. In desperate need of help, he stumbles into a posh private country club, where he meets the adventurous and effervescent Chloe Clifford, a girl with a flair for mischief and a knack for swiping champagne.

Their chemistry sparkles like a bottle of bubbly, especially during a magical moonlit kiss, but just when you think the romance is smooth sailing, a bombshell drops: they’re about to become stepsiblings! Talk about a plot twist! Tessa Bailey brilliantly captures the delicious tension that arises as Chloe’s mom gets engaged to Sig’s dad, throwing a curveball (maybe shouldn't use a baseball reference iykyk) into their blossoming romance.

Chloe, a talented harp prodigy with a rebellious streak, is yearning to break free from her overbearing mother. Enter Sig, who makes a charming offer to help her navigate life in Boston without crossing into romantic territory—at least, that’s the plan! Their witty banter and the emotional rollercoaster they ride make for a captivating read, filled with laugh-out-loud moments and heartfelt reflections.

The characters are relatable and their dilemmas are engaging. The push and pull between friendship and romance keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly rooting for Sig and Chloe to find their way through the tangled web of family dynamics and feelings.

A delightful rom-com that explores love, family ties, and the delightful chaos of navigating complicated emotions. Whether you adore romantic comedies or are simply in the mood for a heartfelt adventure, this novel is sure to leave you rooting for Sig and Chloe as they dance through the ups and downs of love and family. A delightful page-turner!

This book may have had insta love but it worked for me. I loved the chemistry between Chloe and Sig. the way they looked after each other was so sweet. I honestly didn’t know how the conflict would be resolved but really loved how it was after the reveal. This is probably my fav in the series!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
At First Sight 🥅 🏒🎻
As always with any Tessa Bailey book, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Getting to catch up a little with Burgess & Tallulah was so fun, too!
Sig + Chloe
When finally and all at once you meet someone so unbelievably meant for you only to be informed by both of your parents that you’ll soon be step-siblings. A cruel joke, for sure. For Sig and Chloe, trying to keep things in the best friend zone is taking all the self control they possess. As their parents wedding nears any hopes of them being together seem to be slipping through their fingers. Without giving up their hard-earned careers and losing the lives they love, all hope seems lost. But can they really give each other up?
Thanks so much to @Netgalley for this ARC!
Be sure to look for this one out February 4, 2025

This was my favorite recent Tessa Bailey book! I haven’t loved anything she’s written since the Bellinger sisters, but I enjoyed Dream Girl Drama!

-insta-love
-hockey/harpist romance
-future step-siblings/taboo adjacent
-sheltered FMC
-overprotective MMC

My main complaint is that I was bothered early on by Chloe’s naïveté. I just could not get over the fact that a 25-year-old had absolutely no concept of money. Girl, why are you spending someone else’s money on high-end cosmetics when you’re not even paying your own bills? Please return to planet earth for five seconds. I also didn’t love the perpetuation of the concept that cities are big, bad, and dangerous for women. People exist safely in cities every single day.

On the whole, I really liked this story and I thought the spice was much improved from other recent Tessa Bailey books. I’d definitely recommend for anyone who loves a medium-spice, fast-paced sports romance!

Thank you to HarperCollins and NetGalley for this ARC!

Let's talk about tension...this was...woah. 🥵.
Sig and Chloe were the perfect match with a will they-wont that that had me devouring this book in 24 hours.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the e-ARC of Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey.

Dream Girl Drama is an instant love, forbidden romance with sports and music tropes, spiced up with some explicit moments —something Tessa Bailey does exceptionally well.

I really enjoyed Sig and Chloe's story. Sig is a highly skilled professional hockey player who has worked tirelessly to get where he is, and his love life is the last thing on his mind. Chloe, on the other hand, is a sheltered, wealthy harp prodigy with a heart of gold. Their chemistry is undeniable, and they fall hard and fast after their adorable meet-cute. But their budding romance hits a major roadblock when they discover they are about to become step-siblings. Cue the pining, sexual tension, and angst! While I found the exaggerated disapproval from others about their future step-sibling relationship a bit over-the-top, I absolutely loved Sig's "golden retriever boyfriend" personality and Chloe's character growth, especially her ability to love and care for those around her. The Bearcats players also make for great side characters, and I enjoyed whenever they were part of a scene.

This book is a fantastic conclusion to *The Big Shots* series, and I highly recommend all three books if you're a fan of Tessa Bailey’s other works. It’s a perfect choice for anyone looking for a spicy, cute, low-stakes comfort read.

Sig was on his way to meet up with his father and his new wealthy girlfriend when all of a sudden his car breaks down. Of course his phone is dead, so he is unable to call AAA for help. Instead, he walks to the closest building, an esteemed country club, to see if he can borrow a phone. Sig thought all hope was lost when the gentleman at the front desk refused to allow outsiders into the club, when the girl of his dreams appear out of nowhere and tells the man that Sig is her guest. Sig plays along with her ruse and spends a wonderful afternoon with the woman who saved him, Chloe. Sig knows instantly that she is his soulmate and future wife. Time passes and he eventually is able to get to the dinner with his dad, only to find out his dad is getting MARRIED to this new lady. The woman introduces him to her harp prodigy daughter, CHLOE!! The same girl he was just making out with and is in love with!!!

This was a cute hockey/music romance with an ALMOST forbidden love trope. This love story was just too adorable to handle. My favorite stories are the one where he falls first -- this is one of those stories. It was a quick read that made you feel warm and fuzzy inside. A solid 4/5 stars! You really can't go wrong with Tessa Bailey books!

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC!

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for the opportunity to read and review this ARC!

I was dying to read Sig and Chloe’s story since it was teased in The Au Pair Affair, and now Dream Girl Drama might be my FAVORITE (so far?) out of the Big Shots series. The chemistry between these two was off the charts from the very beginning and I think this is a record for how long Tessa Bailey has ever made us wait for two characters to get together. But, if we didn’t have all that longing, we wouldn’t have gotten to see Sig lovingly teaching Chloe how to do things for herself to become more independent after living all her life with her controlling mother, and we wouldn’t have gotten to see Chloe learn to stand on her own two feet or develop such a deep trust for Sig.

I loved this story and I flew through it in less than 24 hours because I couldn’t wait to see how it ended. I also loved that Burgess and Tallulah make appearances, as well has the hilarious rookie duo. Please let Mailer’s story be next!

This Reviewer Received an ARC of this book courtesy in exchange for an honest review. Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins.

First of all I haven’t read any of the other novels in the “Big Shots” Series, secondly this was also my first experience reading a Tessa Bailey romance and finally also my first hockey smut. This book is like dessert and a bubble bath all wrapped into a fun and unserious package. Like discovering that really good story that you can’t wait to pick up to make you feel less stressed. Sig is a puppy dog of a male character and Chloe is an immature, yet kind of likable female character. I loved how this book involved step-siblings, but also did not give the reader any ick factor. Everything in this book was cute and playful. Sig is a hockey player who has always gotten by and meeting pampered Chloe makes him want to drop everything and reach more for a more meaningful life. He is sweet and all consumed by the girl which makes for a very fun read full of personality.

When the people said "bring back yearning" this is what they meant. The tension, the yearning, the love that these two characters feel is palpable, you can FEEL everything they feel. Tessa Bailey knocked it out of the park again. If you love men who will do anything, and i mean anything, for a woman then Mr. Sig Gauthier is the MMC for you. Watching Chloe try and figure out life on her own, and be independent was such a beautiful journey to get to experience. Thank you to Netgalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the opportunity to get to read this book.