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

This entire book I felt like I was screaming at them to JUST GET MARRIED BEFORE YOUR PARENTS DO!! PROBLEM SOLVED!! I also stayed up past midnight to see how they were gonna fix this mess, and the twist honestly had me bursting out into laughter at first, though it's actually pretty serious. This book gets extra bonus points from me for having a cute dog in it. It's not often that I like a book with insta love in it, but since it wasn't insta sex it weirdly worked for me in this book. I also liked watching him really support her and be there for her at the beginning through a few time jumps before they actually started their "forbidden" relationship. This is one of my top Tessa Bailey books.

5 stars

Tessa Bailey has done it again! This book had be giggling and blushing from the very first page. Sig and Chloe are two absolute sweethearts who are so unbearably down bad for each other. Their chemistry was impeccable from literally the minute they met. I was hooked on their connection and the tension between them.
This book may not be for everyone because of the whole possible future step sibling thing but honestly it worked for me. The forbidden romance aspect made the tension so much more palpable and I was desperate for them to find a way to be together (they do and it makes the whole book worth it)
Possibly the best part of this book though was the was Sig and Chloe loved each other and showed that love. They are both the embodiment of “if they wanted to they would”. Sig would do literally anything for Chloe, including renting her a nicer apartment than his and selling his hockey memorabilia to pay for it and all Chloe wanted from him was for him to be around.
This book was sweet, spicy, funny, heartwarming, and literally everything else you could want in a romance. I absolutely adored these characters and already can’t wait to reread this book.

Read if you like:
-Hockey romance
-forbidden romance
-PINING
-acts of service
-found family/goody side characters
-golden retriever x golden retriever

Thank you to Avon Books for this ARC!