Happy pub day to Dream Girl Drama!

Is this my favorite of the Big Shots series so far? Absolutely!I fell in love with Sig and Chloe almost as quickly as they fell for each other. I’m not usually one for instalove, but I just couldn’t help but be drawn into their romance. The passion was there from page one, but you could also feel just how much they complimented one annother and cared for eachother.

The third act break up/general reason Sig and Chloe couldn’t be together was rather silly, but I’ve come to expect general absurdity from Tessa’s romances. And I love that for us! We can feel just how down bad Sig was for Chloe. Between the pop tart hoard and secret memorabilia selling I truly believed he would do anything for her. Tessa’s MMCs are always a bit over the top in their possessiveness, and Sig was no different, but I loved how he still supported Chloe so fiercely as she navigated the real world for the first time. And in return Chloe was everything he ever needed.

Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for a review copy. I can’t wait for book 4!

I really really wanted to like this one… but I just couldn’t get past the 3rd person POV and believe that I tried.
I am giving it 3 starts because I believe if someone enjoys this narration style they would like this book.
I DNFed at 30% 🤦🏽‍♀️

arc review 🎀💄🏒
dream girl drama by @tessabaileyisanauthor (big shots, #3)
★★★★

happy pub day!! ✨

i couldn’t wait to get to sig and chloe’s story after reading about them in ‘the au pair affair’! i was super curious about how their story was going to unfold 👀

professional hockey player sig gauthier’s car breaks down on his way to dinner to meet his father’s new girlfriend. stuck at a posh country club, he meets his dream girl — chloe.

they hit it off instantly and sparks are flying between the two. they share a moonlight kiss and head their separate ways, excited about the next time they can see each other again. little did they know they would see each other at the same dinner…chloe’s mom is the girlfriend of sig’s father. not only that, they’re engaged. sig’s dream girl is his future stepsister.

when chloe moves to boston, they know they could never be anything more than friends. but keeping their relationship platonic grows harder as they spend more time together. especially after feeling the sparks fly after first meeting.

🎀 forbidden romance
🏒 forced proximity
🎀 protective hero
🏒 future step-siblings

i really enjoyed this one! before jumping into it i was worried it wouldn’t be something i could get into, but the story drew me in right away and slow burn was def simmering!! ❤️‍🔥

big thank you to tessa bailey, @avonbooks, @harpervoyagerus, and @netgalley for the arc. ❤️

Dream Girl Drama was a super cute, fun read. The previous book in this series got a little heavy, but this one felt much lighter. Tessa Bailey definitely has a signature style, but the emotional intensity of her books seems to vary a bit from book to book. You got a pretty good sneak peek of these two in The Au Pair Affair and probably get the general idea for this book, but I definitely enjoyed reading more about them in this one.

Sig meets the girl of his dreams one night after his car breaks down. The two are crazy about each other, but soon discover that their parents are getting married and they will be step-siblings. While the step-siblings plot tends to only show up in more taboo romance, this doesn't really feel the same.

This book felt like a quick light read. A perfect book to follow a long, dreary January. I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a cute (and spicy) rom-com for February! Thank you to Tessa Bailey, Avon Books, and NetGalley for this Advanced Copy.

4/5 ⭐️

This was good and in Tessa fashion, high stakes and high drama. Honestly the drama was a bit much for me and kind of ridiculous, the main conflict was just not really a problem IMO. But Sig and Chloe were cute and I appreciated their tension.

Thank you to NetGalley, Tessa Bailey, and Avon and Harper Voyager for my early access to this.

I was sooo excited to get to Sig and Chloe’s story after getting glimpses in The Au Pair Affair! The tension and slow burn between these two was off the charts. Sig was such a simp for Chloe! The almost-hookup-turned-possible-stepsiblings plot line was insane in the best way!

There were a couple of things that brought my rating down. One of those things was the unbelievability of Sig offering to essentially chaperone and support Chloe in Boston literally hours after meeting. I do believe in instant connections, but that was a bit far fetched. Also, Chloe really didn’t know that dogs ate dog food. Idk why this bothered me so much, but it did. Sure, she doesn’t know how to use a washer or how to budget (she’s RICH rich), but I draw the line at this. 🥲

However, I did still enjoy this read! Tessa Bailey brings her best spice yet IMO, and whilst the ending was a bit predictable, I thought the plot was solid and made for perfect pining! 😍


*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the e-arc in exchange for my honest review.*

Dream Girl Drama is the third installment of Tessa Bailey's Big Shots series and it was a very.. interesting read. The premise is a pretty good one, however, I'm not sure if I loved the execution. Chloe and Sig, two strangers, meet one day, and it's extreme insta-love.. like I'm talking swooning and begging to smash within a couple of minutes. Fast forward a couple hours later, they're both at their parents' dinner and find out they're going to be step-siblings. Things became a little over the top after that. It felt very soap opera-like, and I wasn't too fond of the main characters. Both Chloe and Sig came across way younger than they were because they were so immature. Chloe grew up with money and all of its luxuries, and as a result, she is absolutely clueless about everything. She has no idea how to cook, clean, work.. nothing. And Sig, although he grew up the exact opposite of Chloe and actually had to work for what he wanted, whenever he's around Chloe, it's like all of that goes out the window. He is completely content with paying for her rent, giving her money to blow at Sephora, buying her ridiculous stuff, all with no intention of teaching her how to earn a dollar. Not to mention, he is very overprotective and controlling. This book just wasn't my cup of tea. 2.5 stars rounded up.

Thank you NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyager, and Tessa Bailey for this read.

3.5 ⭐️
First off, I’m still sort of in disbelief that I got this ARC??? Thank you so much NetGalley & Tessa Bailey!
Your two main characters meet and fall for each other before discovering they’re gonna be step siblings and the storyline focuses on around how they can’t be together because of that.
The chemistry between Sig and Chloe is def my favorite part of this story. I did find Chloe hard to connect with personally but I absolutely loved Sig (most of the time lol he had his moments).
Usually not a fan of the step siblings trope but the two main characters are adults and not related at all so it was done well and was a good read. It is a standalone that is part of a series so if you haven’t read anything else in the series you can still read this one.
Overall, it was a fun, quick, steamy, and dramatic read and would be perfect for anyone who loves forbidden love, sports romance, opposites attract, and 3rd person POV.

ARC Review
Dream Girl Drama ~ Releasing on February 4, 2025
Big Shots Book #3
Tessa Bailey
My Rating 4/5

First of all I would like to thank Tessa Bailey, Avon and Harper Voyager and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.
@tessabaileyisanauthor @netgalley @avonbooks

My Review ~
I have thoroughly enjoyed Tessa Bailey's Big Shots Series, which includes Fangirl Down, Au Pair Affair, and now Dream Girl Down. Each book stands alone, featuring witty dialogue, engaging characters, and the delightful spice typical of Tessa Bailey's writing. While I appreciate the series, my rating for this particular installment is lower, as it wasn't my favorite. The instant love and the reasons for the characters not being together as adults felt somewhat overdone. Moreover, it was difficult to believe that the FMC was completely unaware of any financial issues. I genuinely admire Tessa Bailey's work, but regrettably, this one did not meet the five-star mark for me.
I would like to extend my gratitude to Tessa Bailey, Avon, and NetGalley for providing an advanced digital copy of this book.

Tessa Bailey is the queen of writing dirty talk, and Dream Girl Drama is proof that no one does it better. This forbidden romance was one of the hottest I’ve ever read. The chemistry was absolutely off the charts, and the love between the main characters squeezed my heart so tight that I had no choice but to root for them.

The pining in this book had me shouting at my e-reader multiple times, completely consumed by the slow burn and tension. And don’t even get me started on the male lead. His love for the heroine was so swoony I had to pause a few times just to clutch my chest because it made my heart so full. His devotion, his need for her, the way he sees her, protects her is the kind of romance that makes you believe in soulmates.

And of course, the steam? Pure fire. Combustible. Exactly what you expect from Tessa Bailey, yet somehow even more intense and emotional. But beyond the heat, this story tugs at your heartstrings in the best way. The circumstances that kept them apart were written in a fresh, compelling way, and both characters were so likable that I was desperate for them to get their happily ever after.

If you love forbidden romance, top-tier dirty talk, and a love story that makes you feel everything, Dream Girl Drama is a must-read. Tessa Bailey delivers yet again!

Happy Pub Day @tessabaileyisanauthor!!

Dream Girl Drama is out today and oooooh what a delight it is! Big thank you to @netgalley @avonbooks & @librofm for the advanced copies in exchange for my honest review!

Dream Girl Drama is the third book in Tessa’s Big Shots series and it is honestly such a fun series. I love her humor so much!

This is a quick and easy read that could absolutely be binged, but I found myself slowing it down so I could spend more time with these characters.

I was wary of the tropes and FMC in this book but I fell in love with Chloe almost instantly (as did our love interest Sig 😉) and leave it to Tessa to write a step sibling romance I’m here for!

This one has equal amounts spice and sweetness with a wonderfully protective hockey player love interest! The audio was fantastic and I highly recommend investing in that format for some Teddy Hamilton love!

4.25 ⭐️

I was so excited for Sig & Chloe when I read book 2, and these two delivered! They both just cared for each other so much and were willing to sacrifice and fight to be together.
This book was definitely a more fast burn in the sense that they knew from the start they liked each other. But it was still so good, because even though they developed those feelings early they didn’t act on them which created such good tension and slow burn!
I loved how Sig was so protective and quick to help take care of her. Sig definitely has an acts of service love language 🥹 he took care of literally everything she needed and never complained. And when she mentioned she wish she had her lucky shirt he drove 6 hours to get it for her 🥹 he was just the sweetest man ever!

The way the problem was solved surprised me a bit, but it was good. I just wish like once it was revealed like it showed or talked more about that. Because it just resolved quickly at the end, and I get why since the problem has been since the beginning and it needed to be solved.
I was able to receive an arc and am happy others may now read and love Sig & Chloe too! ✨

Tessa Bailey knows how to write a fun, light hearted (even though there are some tough situations and feelings happening) and spicy romance!

From chapter one this book sucked me in and I had to know what happened between the main characters and if they were going to be able to figure out the new step sibling relationship between them. Oh, and hockey players? Sign me up!

Overall, such a fun story with some banter, spice and funny supporting characters. I would recommend to lovers of Tessa Bailey of course, but also Meghan Quinn and Elle Kennedy.

Another fantastic sports romance! This one had a quirky meet cute. Meet awkward? Loved how Chloe and Sig met. Loved how immediately they were drawn to each other. Loved how Chloe and Sig helped each other out along the way. Loved how Sig was there to teach Chloe how to be independent. Loved how he took care of her above and beyond. Loved seeing some of the hockey players. Loved how everything worked out in the end.

⭐️: 3
🌶️: 4

❣️ step siblings
❣️ class disparity
❣️ hockey player x harpist
❣️ 3rd person POV

This third book in the Big Shots series was unfortunately a flop for me. It started out strong with an instant attraction between the FMC Chloe and MMC Sig, which honestly was an insta-lust done very well. I was also intrigued by the Step Sibling trope as it was done in a kind of hilarious manner that I was not expecting. Where this book lost me was in the character development. I simply didn’t care about Chloe and Sig and had no real interest in whether or not their parents followed through with their wedding. This book was fine… just fine.

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️= open door, multiple scenes, descriptive

♥︎ Thank you NetGalley, Avon and Tessa Bailey for the ARC of Dream Girl Drama.

Pining thy name is Sig and Chloe.
This book was a good time and you could feel the longing in the pages. I love how much Sig wanted to give Chloe the opportunity to find herself.
Honestly my favorite parts was the Banter in the locker room
I didn’t love this as much as The Au pair Affair but it was a great continuation in this series and I really enjoy Sig.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Tessa Bailey brings us ‘Dream Girl Drama’ as the 3rd offering in her Big Shots series. We were first introduced to Sig and Chloe in ‘The Au Pair Affair’ where they were clearly being set up for their own story. We get opposites attract, forbidden romance, and forced proximity, all with a healthy dose of comedy.

Sig and Chloe have an incendiary meet cute, and they are both eager to explore their relationship before disaster strikes when they find out that their parents are newly engaged to each other. Oops.

Both main characters are likable but at times I had to stretch my imagination to accept the level of incompetence that Chloe displays. I understand that she’s a sheltered, rich girl, but it was just straight-up unbelievable to watch her struggle with the absolute basics of independent living. Sig, on the other hand, was an absolute saint and it was nice to see such a selfless character get his happy ending.

Although I preferred the first 2 books in the series, I had a fun time with this and highly recommend it if you’re looking for a light romance. There is yearning aplenty and many 🥵 moments. A ⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for me.

Thank you to @avonbooks and @netgalley for the ARC.

‘Dream Girl Drama’ is out wherever books are sold, on February 4th, 2025.

#dreamgirldrama #tessabailey

WHEW! SIG! My new favorite Tessa Bailey book and leading man. Love the spice and relationship Sig and Chloe have. The leading and supportive characters feel like family. Totally recommend!

This book is so fun and very bingeable! Every time I think I know who my favorite couple characters of Bailey’s is, she comes up with a new one for me to fall in love with!

Dream Girl Drama features the lovable, manic pixie dream girl, Chloe and her future stepbrother, Sig.
Chloe and Sig randomly meet in what feels like a “love at first sight” type of way…and it would be if they didn’t discover their parents were about to get married.
This forbidden romance features Bailey’s slow burn spice and swoon worthy MMC who is down bad for their girl.
I loved getting to see more of Chloe and Sig’s personalities after meeting them in Au Pair Affair. Their friendship bloomed into something so special ❤️❤️

I am never sure what kind of story I am going to have with Tessa Bailey, but this one was enjoyable. It starts as a step sibling trope in that Sig and Chloe have a meet cute but then quickly find out that their parents are going to marry. Chloe also realizes that her mother has kept her swaddled under mom’s wing and decides she need to learn to live on her own. Sig, a hockey player for a team in Boston says he will look after her. The story takes off from there as they realize they can’t be together and thus begins the main part of the story. I thought their trying not to be together ran a bit long for me, but we finally get the HEA we wanted. A good read, a cute story.