Happy Release Day!! ❤️🎀🏒✨🐶 Tessa Bailey has done it again! I loved the banter, the yearning, the rookies 👀😂 Sig is the perfect representation of “if he wanted to, he would” and I also absolutely LOVED watching Chloe come into her own. 5/5 ⭐️ A must read!! Thank you so much to Avon & Harper Voyager for an advanced copy in exchange for and honest review

Though this wasn't a full 5 stars for me like the other 2, I did really enjoy it. I love the way Tessa writes her characters and all the details around them. This book made me laugh out loud while also sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the moment where these two couldn't fight the chemistry anymore. This was probably one of the best meet cutes ever and then the rug was ripped out from under them. Sig was a man in love from day one. I have really tracked with a lot of love at first sight books, but this one worked for me because of how long the relationship dragged out before they caved. I loved how Sig did so much to help Chloe spread her wings. He just wanted to the best for her. And the way this man didn't know if he was worthy because of what she came from broke me and made me love him even more. Then we have Chloe who though she seemed ditzy it was more because of how sheltered she was. This was a woman who had been pampered her who life and then upon meeting a man, everything changed. She felt free and supported and loved and struggled with her feelings because of the complication of him being her future stepbrother. Chloe was amazing with Sig. She supported him. She pushed herself. She made the hard decisions even though she knew they were right. She loved him in the most glorious way that she could while being his future stepsister.

Sig has never been a man who believes in fate. Too many things have gone the wrong way for him. One thing that has taught him though is to never give up and sometimes you have to work hard to get what you want. So when he meets the love of his life that he knows almost instantly and then 30 minutes later finds out she is going to be his step sister. He decides then and there it can't be true. He is going to marry this woman. This woman who makes him feel so many things. This woman who he convinces to leave her mom and move to Boston so she can spread her wings. This woman who he silently supports from afar because he loves her. This woman who he can't stop thinking about in inappropriate ways as a future step brother. The woman who gets a pink bedazzled jersey to wear to his games with HIS name on the back. All is well as "friends." Sig has a plan, but when the press get wind of their taboo relationship he realizes time is not on his side. And now that he has really had Chloe, he will never let her go. He just has to find a way to get out of this mess and hope that it isn't too late.

Chloe has been living in a bubble of sorts her whole life. She hasn't wanted for anything. She is in good hands. But then she meets Sig and all of her wants and dreams come to the surface. She wants to move to Boston. She wants to prove to her mom that she can live on her own. She wants to be with this man who makes her feel love and supported beyond belief. But she can't because they are going to be step brother and sister soon. How could HE of all people be her person and not at the same time? So they play this dance. They don't date other people. They do everything together. But it becomes too much. Her heart is breaking on the reg because of this angst. But then they cave. They have an unforgettable night together. One that she will never forget but can't happen again. Sig can't give up her dreams for him. And she doesn't want to give hers up for him either. So she makes the hard decision. She walks. And hopes beyond all hope that he doesn't believe she is gone forever because she isn't. She is just waiting for a solution.

SOO much angst in this one. It was absolutely delicious! And when the spice did happen OMG- the dirty talk from Chloe was top notch. This book as the others would not be the same without the side characters. I loved reading about the two O donors and liked the T up for Corrigan and Elton's sister (can't remember her name). I have really enjoyed this series so much and like I said though this wasn't 5 stars, it was a very solid 4 for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you so much avonbooks / Harper Voyager for my eARC!

I remember a few months ago I was on a Tssa Bailey backlog binge so when this opportunity came up to read Dream Girl Drama, I jumped on it!! This one was a pretty quick and easy read! Perfect for the valentine’s spirit 😉

The Big Shots series is probably one of my favorites from Tessa. Who doesn’t love athletic men vying for love?

Dream Girl Drama follows Sig, a hockey player, and Chloe, a harp prodigy, who has an instant spark and connection between them the very first time they meet. As they part ways, little did they know that they would be meeting again at dinner the same day. The snag being their parents are getting married. 👀

There’s so much tension, yearning, and a man who has it down BAD for his Dream Girl. I’m not usually a fan of insta-love but this was more insta-lust which really worked here. It was sexy and fun, they have great chemistry and connection with a touch of taboo/for bidden romance.

I adored that Sig is an all or nothing kind of guy. He’s just diving headfirst into this and trying his best to give her the life he thinks she deserves. 🥹🥹🥹

Tropes/themes:
🏒Hockey Romance
❤️Forbidden/taboo romance
🏒almost-step siblings
❤️insta-lust
🏒handful of *good girl* thrown in

📖 Dream Girl Drama 📖⁣
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⁣Who needs something a little fun and flirty today? Tessa Bailey nails it with Dream Girl Drama! This is the third in her Big Shots series and it was so enjoyable. From their very first encounter, sparks are flying. Sig’s car breaks down and he meets Chloe at a posh country club. They make plans to meet up later- only to realize that their parents are engaged. ⁣
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⁣Read this one if you enjoy:⁣
⁣- steamy, quick reads. ⁣
⁣- insta-lust with tons of chemistry. ⁣
⁣- forbidden romance. ⁣
⁣- dysfunctional families. ⁣
⁣- sports drama. ⁣
⁣- lots of angst and emotional tension. ⁣
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⁣Four stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recommend this one to fans of Tessa Bailey! ⁣
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⁣Thank you to @netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of Dream Girl Drama in return for my honest review! It publishes today!

Sig Gauthier, a hockey player in Boston, finds himself in a real bind when his car breaks down outside a wealthy country club on his way to a dinner with his dad. With a dead phone and nowhere else to go, he tries his luck and walks right in. Luckily for him, Chloe Clifford notices his predicament and swoops in to the rescue. With an instant attraction, the two hit it off and ended the night with a passionate kiss. Little do they know, they are headed to the same "family" dinner and are about to become step-siblings. Can they keep their relationship platonic when the attraction is pulling on them so deeply?

This one was such a fun ride! I loved just how much you could tell that these two characters are meant to be together. It's a slow burn but there are flames everywhere! Sig is overprotective but also very thoughtful when it comes to Chloe and it was obvious that all he wanted was to see her living her absolute best life. I also enjoyed seeing Chloe leave the comfort of her "perfect" life and really make a life for herself in Boston. If you have enjoyed Tessa Bailey's books, definitely pick this one up!

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the ARC!

3.5 stars

While this is the third book in the Big Shot series, they can be read as standalones. However I definitely recommend reading them in order because it’s so nice seeing all the couples carry over into the next book(s).

Usually I’m not a fan of instalove but I really enjoyed Sig and Chloe’s chance encounter. It was so fun and I found myself routing for them right off the bat. However the snag this story hit for me was how protective Sig was. Don’t get me wrong I’m all for a protective man but in my opinion this toed the line into obsessive and controlling at times.

Luckily we ended on a high note with that absolutely adorable epilogue. And even though this wasn’t my favorite from the series I still enjoyed it. I can’t wait for the next book where we get to see our Bearcat rookies take a shot at love!

Read if you love:
🔒 Forbidden romance
❤️ Instalove
🏒 Hockey
🌶️ Spice

Thank you Avon and Netgalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey is a fun and entertaining read with plenty of witty banter that kept me smiling throughout. The chemistry between the characters was engaging, and the dialogue felt natural and playful. However, fair warning—it does contain some spice! While the romance was enjoyable, some moments felt a bit over the top for my taste. That being said, if you love flirty, fast-paced rom-coms with a little extra heat, this one is definitely worth picking up! Many of the books by Tessa are either hit or miss for me, and this one was a hit!

Thank you, NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyager. This was a fun read!

When Sig, a professional hockey player, and Chloe, a harp prodigy, randomly meet and have a whirlwind kiss, they both feel it in their bones that this is the beginning of something special. That is until an hour later when they’re having dinner. With their parents. Who announce their engagement. Faced with a future as step siblings and an undeniable attraction, the two try their best to just be friends. But as Sig helps Chloe adapt to life in Boston, away from her mother’s money and a country club upbringing, it’s becomes harder to deny the truth. They’re falling in love, and giving in to their feelings would mean a scandal that ruins both of their careers.

Ooooooohmigosh this is so good. Possibly my favorite Tessa Bailey book yet. Sig and Chloe have scorching chemistry, adorable banter, and such a beautiful way of caring for one another. The way these characters get to know each other and show up for one another tugs at your heart. Plus there is a bulldog! Everything is better with a bulldog!! I need to read the first two books in this series immediately and may be a dedicated sports romcom fan from here on.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the arc copy of this book. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

When professional hockey player Sig Gauthier's old truck breaks down at a fancy country club, the last thing he anticipated was meeting his dream girl inside, Chloe Clifford, a harp prodigy from a wealthy family. Sig and Chloe share the dreamiest first kiss on the golf course and then go their separate ways, both having separate dinners to get to. Or so they think. Two hours later, Sig shows up to his father's dinner to meet his father's new girlfriend, only to discover Chloe is the new girlfriend's daughter. Their parents are actually engaged to be married in 8 months, making Sig and Chloe soon to be step siblings. Yikes.

On a whim, Chloe decides to get out from under her mother's thumb and go with Sig back to Boston to pursue a music career. Chloe's mother is very upset and cuts off Chloe's allowance, leaving her dependent on Sig. Sig gladly puts her up in a nice apartment and shows her how to be independent. Over the next six months, their feelings deepen as they spend every available moment together. Despite their best attempts, soon everyone around them, including the public, is questioning the nature of their relationship. When an article comes out suggesting they are romantically involved as step siblings, the consequences are extreme for both parties.

Tessa named this book perfectly, there is so much drama and angst. Just when you think it's over, she throws in a wild twist. I thoroughly enjoyed it, even though at times Sig was a bit cringey with his possessiveness. Chloe's character development was great, and I enjoyed the dual POV to get both sides of the story., It is book three in the Big Shots series, but is perfectly fine to be read as a standalone. I would definitely read it again and purchase a physical copy for my shelf.

I've been so excited for Chloe and Sig's story since it was teased in the previous book and I was absolutely not disappointed. The tension in this story was out of this world. I love how we get their meet cute and then the fallout from realizing that they are future stepsiblings. I can't say I've read a contemporary romance where I was as worried about them being doomed as this one. You really felt the stakes here and I loved how much YEARNING there was here. They don't even really touch until over half way through and the forbidden slant to their romance is delicious. Stig is on the precipice of being named captain and having that captain's salary as well. And Chloe is on her own and finally being pushed to reach her potential for the first time. Both of their dreams are at stake if anyone catches wind of their attraction. Sig is so attentive to Chloe and I love how them being forced to not be together leads to them becoming even better friends before they finally give in.

Bailey writes a very particular type of man and I understand that it isn't everyone's cup of tea. Sometimes these very possessive men rake on me but for this book it was exactly what I needed. The tension with Sig and Chloe and just how much they genuinely care about each other was so nice. Chloe has been sheltered her whole life and Sig wants to take care of her and although I do wish Chloe grew a little more living by herself, it was nice to see how much Sig thought about her. This was just a very fun, sexy romance with a lot of potential spin offs too for the Bailey extended universe and I am absolutely along for the ride.

Thank you so much to Avon and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

"You aren't in charge of my love life" "I am your love life, Chloe" ❤️🏒

Happy Release Day Tessa Bailey! I've been looking forward to Chloe and Sig's book since we got a glimpse to their relationship in The Au Pair Affrair and it did not disappoint.

What would you do if you meet your soul mate only to realize hours later that you are going to be future step siblings!! 😳 Chloe and Sig's meet cute at the country club was definitely pure INSTA LOVE! Once their parents announced that they getting married, they both had to put their feelings aside and try to co-exist without crossing the line.

Chloe has been sheltered by her mom her whole life. A harp player prodigy, she takes Sig's advice and stands up for herself, moving to Boston near him to follow her dream to join the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Sig shows her how to take the subway, be independent and not to spend all her money in Sephora shop sprees (guess he failed there 😅). Sig is a hockey player for the Bearcats team. He is really adamant to find a way to be with Chloe and works really hard to provide for her. The angst in this book is off the charts. They are the epitome of the opposites attract trope, but he would do anything for this dream girl.

This was such a fun read and glad we got a cute HEA after everything they had to go through to be together! ❤️ Thank you to Avon & Harper Voyager and Netgalley for the ARC.

✨✨Arc Review✨✨

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Spice in chps: 17, 18 & 23

‼️‼️TW/CW‼️‼️
- Violence
- Lies and deceit
- Verbal abuse of parent

💕💕Tropes💕💕
- Forbidden love
- Just one time
- Instant attraction
- He’s obsessed with her

❤️❤️Quotes that stole my heart❤️❤️

- She was everything joyful and sacred in his life. And he wanted to marry her more than he wanted to live.
- “It’s the purest thing I’ve ever felt in my life. It’s like I’ve loved her since I took my first breath.”
- “I haven’t been a bachelor since I heard your voice for the first time. I was yours before I even turned around and you know it.”
- “Chloe, I would sell my fucking soul for you and smile while I signed on the dotted line.”
✨✨Onto the review✨✨
As always thank you to the NetGalley gods for blessing me with such a wonderful arc!
Before this I had only read Tessa Bailey’s novellas and I knew she was good but I was not prepared for this book! I know this is a third book in the series, but I believe they are interconnected standalones and that is a guess because I haven’t read the other two and could comprehend things perfectly fine! I think this book would be great if you are looking to get into sports romances, I think this is a safe little book pool to dip your toes in.
The way Tessa Bailey writes pinning in this novel had me REELING. I could go on forever about how much of a perfect specimen Sig Gauthier (MMC) is! The mouth on that man 😩 and the way he loves Chloe(FMC)?! UGH -chefs kiss- He literally drives 187 miles just to get Chloe her favorite shirt to perform in because she left it at her mothers house AND he buys all the strawberry poptarts within a 10 mile radius of her apartment so he has a reason to visit her and bring her, her favorite breakfast food🥲
Chloe gives off the vibes of Alexis from Schitts Creek and I love her so much! She has never had to learn how to take care of herself like a real adult because she is a nepo baby and grew up with a silver spoon in her mouth but she is entirely too eager to learn how to be an adult. I love her enthusiasm to learn in this book!
The two characters meet in the most interesting way, while on his was to dinner with his dad, Tristan’s truck breaks down outside a country club and while trying to schmooze his way in, Chloe comes up behind him and claims he’s her guest. They end up spending a few hours together and sparks immediately fly, they both have to cut things off and go they’re separate ways because they have previous engagements to see to, they later run back into each other when they learn their parents are getting married?! This definitely puts a wrench into things because they can’t possibly date now that they’re about to be step siblings it would make them a social pariah.
This book has just the perfect amount of drama, and comedy and a little bit of spice peppered in! If you’re looking for a fun sports romance you should give this book a read! Dream girl Drama releases today on Amazon!

This book was one of my most anticipated rom-coms of the year, and while it mostly delivers, it doesn’t quite live up to all the hype. The premise had me hooked from the start, and the dynamic between the two leads, Sid and Chloe, is absolutely delightful. Their chemistry is undeniable, and their witty banter is on point—there are definitely some laugh-out-loud moments that had me grinning from ear to ear.

That said, the pacing felt a bit slow in parts, especially in the middle. There were times when the story seemed to drag, and I found myself wishing the plot would pick up a bit more. While I understand the need for character development, there were moments when it felt like things were stalling, making it harder to stay fully engaged.

What Tessa Bailey does incredibly well, though, is capturing the emotional highs and lows of romance in a relatable, heartwarming way. The third act conflict had me feeling all the feels, and the resolution was satisfying, if a bit predictable.

All in all, it’s a charming read with a few bumps along the way. It didn’t quite live up to my lofty expectations, but it’s still a solid, fun rom-com. 4 stars

One thing about me is: if Tessa writes it, I’m going to read it! She has a signature style that is guaranteed to make me laugh and blush, and she writes men who are so down bad for their girls!

Dream Girl Drama didn’t end up being my favorite of hers, but I’ve seen so much positive hype coming from other early reviews that I might be in the minority! I think I just prefer when the MCs wrestle with their feelings a bit longer to get me more emotionally invested!

I can definitely see Tessa setting up more books in this series, and as always I will 100% be on board when they arrived!

Dream Girl Drama has:

💖insta attraction/love
🏒Hockey Playing MMC
😮 future step siblings
🎵 harp playing prodigy FMC
☀️ she’s a happy go lucky sunshine, he wants to protect her always
🐶 new dog owner!
⚾️ jealous baseball players??

This one is out TODAY 2/4! Several retailers have different exclusive editions, be sure to grab the one that sparks the most joy!

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for the eARC!

Sig hasn’t had it easy in life. But with hard work he’s gotten to the top of professional hockey. Just don’t ask him to get a new truck. Chole has had it easy…in some ways. She was a music prodigy with family money who hasn’t been challenged in years, except for her challenging relationship with her controlling mother.

Let me tell you, when these two people meet, there is something that HAPPENS. To them. Within them. Within ME. They are Meant To Be. Sig can tell she’s important to him just by the sound of her voice when she saves him from the country club employee who won’t let him in to charge his phone.

Ms. Bailey writes, in the very first chapter, “Somehow, he knew that she wasn’t a choice.”

And, “Is it very forward and extremely soon if I say I’m attracted to you?’ She whispered. ‘I’m only pissed I didn’t get to say it first.’” This man is obsessed with Chole from go. And BOOM, I’m obsessed with Sig.

But they have a problem. After their epic meet cute, they find out Chole’s mother and Sig’s estranged father are engaged to be married and they will be stepsiblings forthwith, and won’t they be the Best Man and Maid of Honor? Oh, hell no.

Sig then shows everyone that he is the best man for Chole. Even if she’s about to be his stepsister.

It is a wild ride, and I loved every minute of it.

Oh my gosh. This book was so good!!! I loved everything about it- it's fun, romantic, hot, and full of humor! A good classic Tessa Bailey read. I had been so excited for Sig and Chloe's story since we really got to meet them in Au Pair Affair. I was very curious how the soon-to-be stepsiblings story would play out, and I was not at all disappointed. 

To start - the meet-cute was so fun- I'm not always a fan of insta-love tropes when you don’t also get the later character and plot development that shows they have a real and believable connection with each other.
But I could buy into the bond/chemistry between these two after the short time they knew each other and with how their relationship developed together. Then of course comes trouble when they realize their parents are getting married and they are about to be step-siblings. 

After that just seeing how Sig supported Chloe and helped her be more independent was so fun. He was down bad for her and I loved every second of it.  He truly only wanted what was best for her and she wanted the same for him, even if it meant they couldn't be together. 

And oh man, the tension between these two while they tried to stay away since they'd soon be family. There was so much tension, when we first met them in the Au Pair Affair we start to get a little hint of the tension between these two, but it ramps up by like 10,000 in this book. I could not wait for them to finally give in and it was beautiful. 

Overall I really enjoyed this book and getting to see Sig and Chloe get their happy ending in such a fun way. I hope we get to see more of the Bearcats in the future!

Such a fun book, forbidden is a trope that always gets me so I knew that I was in for a good time! We meet Sig and Chloe in The Au Pair Affair and all we know is that they are soon to be step siblings who have an extremely close relationship. I could not wait to read this book and learn about all the details of their relationship.

Sig and Chloe have a chance meeting and end up spending some time together. Their flirty banter and chemistry are off the charts, and they immediately know that there is something special between them until they later learn that they are about to become step siblings.

I loved how protective Sig was over Chloe and how he encouraged her to get some independence and follow her dreams. I really enjoyed seeing her explore her musical abilities and finally grow and do something for herself that she wanted to do.

There was so much drama in the last quarter of this book as everything started to come to a head. Sig and Chloe start getting really tired of hiding their relationship and things really start to blow up around them. I couldn’t put the book down until I figured out how everything was going to work out for them.

This whole series has been so fun, and I loved catching up with Burgess and Tallulah. It was fun too to meet some new athletes who will be part of the next book in this series. I can’t wait for it!

Thank you so much Netgalley, Avon Books, and Tessa Bailey for the ARC!

I ate this up too fast to call it anything other than 5 stars. No, it's not Bailey's best work, but I love a hero who is so gone for his girl, and we get page after page of this man being smitten. It’s spicy, unhinged fun with lots of forbidden tension, and I think the story will be best enjoyed by those who have been following the series. This couple falls in undeniable love at first sight, so their journey to happily ever after follows such a unique path. I liked the unpredictability of it, as well as the refreshingly different pacing. They have fantastic chemistry and I loved our hero’s determination to find a way to be together. He never wavers in his adoration of his girl, and that made for a swoony, sexy, and bingeable read. I devoured it.

The story follows Chloe and Sig, two people who take one look at each other and just know that they’re meant to be. They have the kind of instant connection that’s rare and special, which makes it even more devastating when they discover that they can never be together. Their parents are getting married to each other, and neither Chloe nor Sig’s career will allow them to enter into a romantic relationship with their step-sibling. They haven’t known each other long and the connection should be easy to ignore, but that is simply not the case. As Sig and Chloe navigate their complex relationship, they do their best to avoid crossing any forbidden lines.

This book is getting some mixed responses, and I will acknowledge that I can see why. We really don’t see Chloe and Sig fall in love, they simply are. It’s instantaneous. So it’s much more a story about them trying to stay apart, despite knowing without a doubt that they’re soulmates. Sure, I would’ve enjoyed more time focused on their early days, but I also really liked what we got. Sig is the most smitten of smitten men, absolutely down bad for his girl. Chloe has him wrapped around her little finger, and she’s not even trying. He loves her chaotic side and treats her like a princess, while also holding back his caveman instincts around her. We get some of Bailey’s signature spice once they start crossing lines, and the forbidden element ratchets up the tension. All that combines into the type of story that is incredibly easy to binge, which is exactly what I did. I’m looking forward to the future love stories that were teased in this, and I had fun the whole way through.

Tessa Bailey has done it again. I absolutely adore each and every one of her books and this was no exception. Sig and Chloe’s story made me cry multiple times and I loved the resolution

3.5/5
When I saw this book was going to be released, I knew I had to read it. Fangirl Down (book 1 in this series) is one of my favorite books by Tessa Bailey and I’m so fortunate that I got this ARC.

I enjoyed this book. Right away we’re introduced to Sig and Chloe and it’s love at first sight for them. Sig was such a sweetheart to Chloe from the very beginning. I loved how he showed her how to be more independent with tasks she never had to worry about before. I understood his love for her and the need to keep her safe, however, I felt like he took on too much with his role to protect her and support her financially.

I liked Chloe and how she stuck to her decision about wanting to be independent. We do get to see her grow and become more independent as time goes on. She makes decisions that she knows are the best for her and Sig and thinks for herself. I felt like that was a little slow throughout the book and I wish we could’ve seen it sooner.

As I read, I could feel the chemistry and the tension between these two. I could see that they really did love and care for each other. I did feel like the middle of the book, while having super cute moments between the two, was a little slow. Overall I did enjoy this book.

Thank you Tessa Bailey, Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for the ARC for an honest review!