Tessa Bailey always writes something that is fun to read! I've been enjoying this series and was excited to jump into the next one.

This is a quick fun read. I did enjoy the main characters and plot, but I didn't really like the insta-lust. I wanted a little more development.

Overall this is a great book for any Tessa Bailey fans or for anyone looking for a cute romance.

Rated 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC ebook.

Loved this one! I've been a fan of Tessa Bailey since 2015 and her books have always been the perfect escape for me. Sig and Chloe's romance is full of anguish and sexual tension. I had a great time reading it but maybe my expectations were too high. Overall, I loved it and cannot wait for the next book in the series!

Oof. Unnecessary shame made this less enjoyable for me. The characters just rolled in it. Again - Tessa does great second books.

I love Tessa Bailey books and this was no different! The chemistry and the banter was flawless and whew the spice and the dirty talk - best out there. It was a bit insta love but I truly didn’t mind since the characters were so excellent. Will be recommend to everyone! And adding to our library 100%!

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for the ARC in exchange or an honest review

I would recommend if you're looking for (SPOILERS)

-m/f contemporary romance
-insta attraction
-forbidden romance
-friends to loverrs
-mutual pining
-sports romance

Tessa writes instantaneous chemsitry so well. I was immediately pulled in to the meet cute and then the sloooow burn of the story as Sig and CHloe attempted to keep things platonic. Sig was such a cinnamon roll and just so obsessed with her, not just to take care of Chloe but to help her gain her own independence.

Chloe was such a fun FMC. A bit bumbling having grown up so privileged and so protected from the world but also desperately clawing at living her own dream and not anyone else's. While definitely a romcom the struggle between love and living their dreams was really poignant and added just the right level of angst as these two fought that undeniable chemistry. Add in an adorable dog and this was the perfect escapist read I couldn't put down.

Tessa Bailey has done it again! If there was ever any uncertainty that she was “the Michelangelo of dirty talk,” this book will put all those doubts to bed (wink-wink).

I am completely obsessed with Sig and all his character traits: passionate, protective, loyal, caring, and, of course, sexy. Dare I say he’s my favorite Tessa Bailey MMC? I also really enjoyed Chloe. I thought she was the perfect amount of manic pixie dream girl that was entertaining and enjoyable to read about. I liked seeing her become this strong, empowered woman who came into her own. Shoutout Pierre.

The chemistry between these two? Sheesh! It's entirely off the charts; wanting to sleep with your step-sibling has never been so enviable. The way we could immediately feel the connection and passion between these two characters and the fact that it never wavered was everything.

I love this book—if I could rate it higher than 5 stars, I would.

ugh, i wanted chloe and sig's book from the moment they were introduced and boy did tessa deliver. this is my FAVE book of this series!!! someone mentioned how tessa was able to bring the forbidden romance trope to modern day and i love that take - it's so true! it's one of my favorite tropes and only ever found in fantasy or historical fiction. i'll also admit chloe irked me here and there but i grew to love her the more i got to know her, and isn't that one of the beauties of character development??? 5/5 stars and a new favorite sports romance for me!!

Five unbelievable stars - I am emosh. The end of this book had me tearing up I was SO happy with how it ended and honestly only saw it coming like two sentences before it happened! I have read every single one of Tessa Bailey's books and love them all but this one SINGS! This novel is full of gut wrenching love you can feel in your bones. The "on the verge of taboo" gives it an extra thrilling aspect, and CHLOE - oh my gosh - she's giving serious Daisy Buchanan from the Great Gatsby in the absolute best way possible. I was obsessed with Sig in her last book and couldn't wait for this story and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Sig is...everything. I was so invested in their journey - laughed out loud, swooned like mad, and enjoyed every single moment!!!

This book is like a delicious dessert. Did I feel it was a wonderful reflection of the typical experience people have with romance? No. Did I thoroughly enjoy every second of it? Yes!

Chloe and Sig have an immediate and all consuming connection. Instalove doesn’t always work for me but Tessa Bailey wrote it so well I totally bought it. I loved watching Chloe learn to be independent. I also loved how much she cared about Sig. Her at his hockey games screaming at the refs cracked me up!

If you hate instalove or taboo elements this might not be for you. I personally appreciated the pining the taboo element created since we all know no one writes pining like Tessa! I’m also really excited for the next book in the series which I wasn’t sure would be coming but it looks like it will be!

Oh my goodness, where do I start? With all the complications thrown into their lives, Chloe and Sig still manage to have an amazing love story that will keep you captivated throughout the entire book. Perfect for those who have already loved the Big Shots series so far. However, for me, it didn't quite compare to the Au Pair Affair or Fangirl Down. I often felt like the resolution waited far too long and that Chloe and Sig both lacked in actually feeling conviction in the ideas they insisted were guiding them. Overall, while I enjoyed the book, I don't believe it was the best of Tessa Bailey's works. However, I cannot WAIT for Corrigan's book next.

I initially requested this title because I loved the main characters' presence in The Au Pair Affair, While Dream Girl Drama isn't my favorite Tessa Bailey romance, I think it's a solid addition to the sports romance subgenre. Sig was, at times, a bit too intense for my taste, but I think Bailey did a good job of writing the chemistry between him and Chloe. The end (twist?) requires some suspension of belief and made me roll my eyes a bit, but overall, Dream Girl Drama was enjoyable. I'd recommend it to people who enjoy Tessa Bailey's other work, or to those looking to read more hockey romance.

SCREAAAAMING. Thank you Netgalley Gods for choosing me to read this. I absolutely love this entire series and I was really hoping for Sig and Chloe’s story while reading the others and THIS ONE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND I WANT TO CRY FROM HOW PERFECT IT IS

A great 3rd book of the series! I'll admit, the FMC bugged me for awhile and she was SO sheltered and self-involved, but she grew on me. This one was also, like mega insta-love which can be hard to buy into but overall I bought it and understood their connection. I adore these characters & this series and am eagerly awaiting the Orgasm Donors books!!!!

I’ve said it before, and I’ll scream it from the rooftops; Tessa Bailey can do no wrong in my eyes! I absolutely loved this, ate it up and didn’t breathe until I finished reading. This is easily one of her best written books, I loved every second.

I am so sorry to be the "womp, womp" of all the reviews so far but here I am, womp-womping. The toxic-ness of the main male character REEKS in this book, and the FMC will call it out only when it suits the plot. Tessa references suspension of disbelief in her author's note but I simply could not suspend my disbelief. May you all enjoy this more than I did.

Sig and Chloe were instantly my favorite couple after the first chapters! How they meet is so stinking cute! I had quite a few laughs throughout this story. Pierre is the ultimate side character! Would love to write more about this book but don’t want to give any spoilers! You’ll want tot read this one right away! C&S?!?! Can’t wait! ;)

Perfect beautiful amazing. One of the strongest setups for any story Tessa has ever written. Such fresh take on the forbidden love trope bringing it to contemporary ugh thank you Tessa

Obsessed!!

Tessa Bailey can do no wrong!! There-- I said it!

This book is just so good! I was so beyond excited to see Sig and Chloe were getting their own book and I gobbled this up in one day. The drama! The pining! The plot twists!

A new favorite. Will be recommending to everyone who will listen <3

Tessa, does it again! Chloe and Sig are perfection. This story was so fun! I loved getting to see their love unfold. The beginning meet cute was amazing! The ending was one I didn’t see coming and I loved the twist!

Can’t wait to see what is next in the Big Shots series! ⚾️

Thank you, NetGalley, for an ARC of this book! Tessa Bailey is my FAVORITE author and I've been looking forward to book 3 for so long. This definitely did NOT disappoint! I've read many many many slow-burn and forbidden-love romances, but DAMN how did this book make me hot the entire way through?!?!?! I literally read this in one night til the sun came up, and no, I will never regret missing that much sleep before a work day. Tessa, you are my hero. Keep writing my favorite steamy scenes, girl. <3