I was so excited to receive this ARC from one of my favorite authors. However, a family emergency made it impossible for me to review in time before the book was released better late than never, right?!

Tessa Bailey does it again! 🔥 Dream Girl Drama is the perfect mix of steamy romance, witty banter, and heartfelt moments. Sig and Chloe’s chemistry is off the charts, and their journey—from forbidden attraction to something deeper—is both entertaining and emotional. The added layer of family drama keeps the stakes high, making this a true page-turner. 🏒

I loved the dynamic between the characters, the plot twists that kept me hooked, and the overall feel-good vibe of the story. Plus, the author’s note at the end was such a fun, personal touch! Tessa Bailey’s signature spice is definitely here, and fans of contemporary romance won’t be disappointed.

⭐ 4.5/5 stars ⭐ Highly recommend for anyone who loves a sizzling, engaging read with a satisfying HEA!

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I was anxiously waiting for this book and boy was I not disappointed at all! Sig and Chloe's story has been intriguing to me ever since The Au Pair Affair so to finally see it come to life was incredible. Without giving too much away the twists and turns kept me reading so quickly I devoured this in one setting. Highly recommend for anyone who loves Tessa Bailey, is looking for a HEA, and loves a good sports romance.

🎶Dream Girl Drama 🏒 by Tessa Bailey
Thank you @netgalley for this ARC. This is my honest review!
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💭My thoughts: This book was pretty fast paced. I read the first half in under an hour. Although I loved Chloe’s outgoing personality, I found her a bit too oblivious and ignorant. She was very sheltered from real life because of her mom never letting her grow up properly. I liked that she stood up to her mom, but she was still being babied heavily by Sig. I like how Sig always knew what he wanted and goes right for it. He’s a huge SIMP and very possessive but in the way that was overdone, to the point I got the ick. Besides babying Chloe and doing way too much for her (in my opinion), he is a really sweet guy. I just think Chloe didn’t appreciate him enough. There was way too much puppy love/ insta love in this for me to enjoy. I liked how Sig saw Chloe and knew she was it for him, but finding all of that out before knowing anything real about her felt off for me. Their spicy scenes were steamy and written well. The dirty talk earned bonus points. The ending was a great plot twist, even I wasn’t expecting it. Great ending. Do I recommend this book? I didn’t love this book but I didn’t hate it either. I don’t regret reading this book because I enjoy this author and her humor and personality was present throughout the book which I enjoyed, but I just think the romance can be hit or miss for some. Read at your own discretion. 🤷🏻‍♀️ (tropes: future step siblings, taboo romance, instalove)

Dream Girl Drama
By Tessa Bailey

What if you met the one, your soul mate and circumstances were destined to keep your apart? Jump into the murky waters and let's navigate.

Chloe is a sheltered musical prodigy. She has big dreams. A chance meeting and one super hot kiss are about to change her entire life.

Sig has hockey, that's his focus, until fate steps in and hands him Chloe. Now making sure she's safe, looked after and has whatever needs met becomes his driving force. Does he go overboard at times? YES! Is the attraction apparent, also yes.

Sometimes the hard thing happens, the choices you think my stop your heart come to pass. It's what happens next that makes the story worthwhile.

Enjoy the roller coaster, you're going to laugh for sure and be annoyed and hopefully surprised.

I am going to preface this review with the knowledge that the whole point of these type books is for there to be a cheesy completely unimportant issue that the main characters turn into a HUGE deal that keeps them separate for far too long……only for them to finally find a way past said obstacle at the end.
So yeah that is this what I expect and that’s exactly what I got. I enjoyed the character of Chloe and even Sig. And their friendship was an enjoyable part. The only reason I don’t rank it higher is the fact that two completely unrelated adults who have parents who marry really shouldn’t have this much angst over starting a romantic relationship. Now had their parents married when they were 5 l….ok I can see it then.
Overall a solid 3.5/5 for me.
You will like this if you enjoy:
*he falls first
*touch her and die
*friends to lovers
I received an ARC of this title, all opinions are my own

NetGalley Review:
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Tessa Bailey does it again! Dream Girl Drama is everything I wanted and more—fun, flirty, and packed with sizzling tension that had me hooked from page one. The trope? Absolutely perfect for me. The meet-cute? Hilarious and set the stage for all the chaos (and chemistry!) to come. The slow build of tension was so well done—I was practically vibrating with anticipation waiting for these two to finally give in! If you love witty banter, swoony moments, and characters you can’t help but root for, this one needs to be on your TBR.

Tessa Bailey's "Dream Girl Drama" delivers a delightful blend of humor, romance, and heartfelt moments that kept me thoroughly entertained. The story follows professional hockey player Sig Gauthier and harp prodigy Chloe Clifford, whose chance meeting leads to an unexpected and complicated romance. Their chemistry is palpable from the start, making their journey both engaging and enjoyable.

Bailey masterfully crafts a narrative that balances lightheartedness with deeper emotional growth. Chloe's quest for independence and Sig's unwavering support add depth to their characters, making them relatable and endearing. The family dynamics introduce just the right amount of tension, enhancing the plot without overshadowing the romance.

As a fan of lighthearted romance, I found "Dream Girl Drama" to be a satisfying read that left me eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series. Tessa Bailey has once again proven her talent for creating captivating stories with lovable characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I wasn't the biggest fan of the story or the characters, but Tessa can write some excellent spice. I enjoyed the first half of the book but it fell a little flat in the second half. I do love that her books are fun, quick and often easy reads but it wasn't anything exceptional. I was very excited to get a Tessa Bailey ARC and although this was not the best book I've ever read, I would certainly apply to read more ARCs.

I enjoyed reading Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey. You will fall in love with all the characters. I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely. Happy Reading!

Awww 🥰 I absolutely LOVED these characters. So far, this was my favorite book of this series. Sig and Chloe’s shenanigans will live rent free in my head for quite some time. At least until the next book comes out 😊 I totally predicted the ending, but it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of this story. If you love the protective, she’s mine, protect her at all costs trope, you will adore this book!!

Here are a few of my favorite things:
•forbidden love
•the BEST banter (Tessa always nails this!)
•teammate humor/ pack mentality - HOCKEY🙌
•there’s a dog!
•protect each other at all costs trope
•the PERFECT blend of spice

I can’t wait for the next one in this series!

Thank you, #NetGalley and #AvonBooks, for a chance to read this in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Dream Girl Drama is the third and my favorite so far in Tess Bailey's Big Shot series. It is a story about professional hockey player Sig Gauthier and Chloe Clifford. After a country club meet cute with instant connection they quickly learn that they are going to become step siblings in the very near future. The book navigates this struggle between their overwhelming connection and the taboo that their families upcoming marriage presents.

Read this if you like-
🌷 The characters strong connection to each other
🌷Taboo relationship - are they/aren't they hooking up
🌷 slow burn
🌷over protective MMC
🌷 other Tessa Bailey books
Wish it was better-
🥀 predictable ending
🥀Very naive FMC which sometimes came off as helpless

Overall another easy and enjoyable Tessa Bailey book. I look forward to more in this series!

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Tropes:
•hockey romance 
•Forbidden (soon to be step siblings) 
•Love at first sight 
•3rd act breakup 
•Slow burn
•”Good girl” 

This is a classic Tessa Bailey romance. I love a down bad MMC, one who knows he will do anything for the girl and that is exactly who Sig is. I enjoyed how obsessed he was with Chloe. Chloe was a great FMC and her personal growth through out the book was so fun to read about.

I really enjoyed seeing some of the side characters and have been properly enticed to read the next one in the series.

My only frustration with this book is the ending, or really the resolution if you can even call it that. Harvey knowing the truth should have said SOMETHING to Sig. I was so frustrated by the whole situation at that point that I was just glad they finally got together.

And here I thought Tessa Bailey would redeem herself with this one.

Chloe and Sig were my two favorite characters in the disaster that was The Au Pair Affair so I was really hoping that I’d love their story. Turns out, they’re insufferable. The dialogue was cringey. Chloe had no personality. Sig could have had a personality but instead that was swapped for the whole “touch her and die” trope. And why do we need to spend an entire book just pining for each other in the horniest ways possible.

Plus, the whole point of this story was supposed to be that their relationship was taboo. Instead that just felt like a poorly written side plot with the stupidest resolution ever.

I’d say I’m never giving Tessa another chance but I know I don’t have it in me to stop hoping she’ll return the style she used for IHOS.

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon, and Harper Voyager for an eARC in exchange for my honest review!

📚 ARC Review 📚
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I went into Dream Girl Drama expecting one thing… and WOW, was I wrong! This book completely blew me away in the best way possible

From the moment we met Sig and Chloe, you could feel the tension simmering between them. It was there, lingering in the background, but you didn’t quite know what was going on. And let me tell you, when their story finally unfolds? Off. The. Charts. The chemistry, the slow burn, the “touching without touching” moments—it had me absolutely hooked.

And then, just when I thought, ‘There’s no way this is going to have a happy ending. Who writes a romance without a happy ending?’
That plot twist! Tessa, you got me good with that one!

Thank you Tessa Bailey, @Avonbooks, @netgalley, and @HarperVoyagerUS for the eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

When I received this ARC I knew there was potential for me to get the step sibling ick since the couple was introduced in the previous book.

I think it’s almost worse because they focus sooo much on how it’s wrong in the book and then do it anyway. I have loved this series by Tessa Bailey and probably should have skipped this one but at the same time I was hoping for a quick resolve of the step sibling thing and then move on to the relationship. All of the sexual tension in the book comes from the fact that they can’t have each other because they are going to be step siblings

Tessa Bailey is one of my go-to authors for steamy romance with swoon-worthy heroes, but Dream Girl Drama just didn’t hit the mark for me. While I usually love her signature mix of banter and chemistry, this one felt like it was missing that spark.

The characters’ conflicts felt repetitive, and the emotional depth I typically expect from Bailey’s books didn’t land as well. The romance had its moments, but I never fully connected with the couple the way I have in her other books.

That said, Bailey’s writing is still engaging, and there were some fun, steamy moments sprinkled throughout. If you’re a die-hard fan, it’s worth checking out, but for me, it’s my least favorite of hers so far.

Arc received from the publisher; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

- 𝑫𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒂 𝒃𝒚 𝑻𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒚

𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘴:
✰ 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦
✰ 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦
✰ 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴
✰ 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵
✰ 𝘮𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨

Tessa Bailey never fails to deliver fun and spicy reads! And this one was even more entertaining having a good plot to support the romance. I actually really liked the family drama in this one.

Chloe and Sig had a great romance. Especially in the first half of the book! Everything about them was so cute. Their chemistry and the angst was off the charts.

If you're looking for a fast paced read with a delightful romance, then pick this up!

*arc kindly provided in exchange of an honest review

This novel is the perfect escape for readers who yearn for a lighthearted and humorous romance filled with forbidden love, family drama, and the excitement of a steamy sports romance. With witty banter, heartwarming moments, and a swoon-worthy hockey player as the hero, this story will capture the hearts of readers who enjoy a tale of unexpected love, personal growth, and the pursuit of dreams. The combination of lighthearted romance, family dynamics, and the thrilling world of sports creates an engaging and unforgettable reading experience.

✨ARC REVIEW✨

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🏒 hockey player x musical prodigy
🏒 future step siblings
🏒 forbidden love
🏒 instalove

The step sibling trope is definitely not something I thought I would be into but I am. I enjoyed finally getting the back story between Sig and Chloe because they left a lot of us curious during The Aupair Affair. With all that I still find this to be my least favorite in the series. Sig’s love for Chloe almost comes across as one sided sometimes and honestly for half the book I have trouble even liking her character. She talks so much about wanting to be on her own yet Sig pays for EVERYTHING and half the time she can’t even be bothered to actually pay her rent and instead buy makeup. I was happy to see the prospect of losing him change her perspective on how she lives her life.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Dream Girl Drama is the third and my favorite so far in Tess Bailey's Big Shot series. It is a story about professional hockey player Sig Gauthier and Chloe Clifford. After a country club meet cute with instant connection they quickly learn that they are going to become step siblings in the very near future. The book navigates this struggle between their overwhelming connection and the taboo that their families upcoming marriage presents.

Read this if you like-
🌷 The characters strong connection to each other
🌷Taboo relationship - are they/aren't they hooking up
🌷 slow burn
🌷over protective MMC
🌷 other Tessa Bailey books
Wish it was better-
🥀 predictable ending
🥀Very naive FMC which sometimes came off as helpless

Overall another easy and enjoyable Tessa Bailey book. I look forward to more in this series!