“ You love her?” “I exist for her.” 🥹

This book was a fun read! Sig was both really sweet but also filthy in the best way all at once. His chemistry with Chloe was immediate but also so believable and I loved it. He cared for her and they had such a strong connection. I love when the couple is forced to be friends first (their parents are getting married so they decide to be friends). I laughed a lot and swooned. But also wow those spicy scenes 😉 this is my first Tessa Bailey book and I can see that the hype is justified. I will definitely be diving into her other books! Tessa is great about making the book feel fun and light at times but also writes amazing character growth and even a few twists to keep us on our toes. No spoilers, but I was happy with the ending!! If you’re a Tessa Bailey fan and/or just love a good sports romance - look no further!

Rounding up to 4 stars.

I was lowkey annoyed that they were future stepsiblings and that I kept being reminded of that before Sig and Chloe have what I think is the best chemistry in this series. They’re likable and funny and so hot together that I wished I could read about them in literally any other situation.

But I will say, the way they get to be together in the end was not what I predicted it would be, so good on Tessa Bailey for surprising me there.

I normally enjoy Tessa Bailey Books but this one missed the mark for me. I liked the story line just thought some part came across as immature and ill thought out.

I usually love Tessa Bailey but this book was not for me. I wasn’t into the insta-love aspect and the plot in the first few chapters was so incredibly unrealistic I couldn’t go on. I could not believe someone in their 20s never even considered moving out of their house then did in a whim after meeting someone for ten minutes. I would definitely keep reading Tessa, this just wasn’t for me!

I've wondered about Sig and Chloe's story since they were first introduced and Tessa didn't miss! I found that I couldn't put the book down because I needed to know what would happen next and how it would end. The ending did feel a bit rushed, but that is something that I tend to feel with Tessa's books so that didn't bother me in the context of this story. Also, I'm ready to fight Sig's parents.

If you have enjoyed Tessa's other books, I think you'll enjoy this one too!

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon and HarperVoyager for the e-ARC of this book!

A professional hockey player and a high-society, musically inclined woman meet cute, only to discover later that night that they’re soon-to-be-stepsiblings. This hot — and sweet — new novel from bestselling romance author Tessa Bailey is part three of her Big Shots series, but it can absolutely be read as a stand-alone.

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From the blurb and the reviews I was seeing, this should have been perfectly up my alley. Unfortunately this did not hit the way I was hoping.
From the start, I was immediately put off by Chloe’s naivety. I understand she was super sheltered in her rich lifestyle, which is a trope style I have enjoyed before. But Chloe is so unlikable. And Sig. listen. I am the number one cheerleader for a man down bad. But sir you met her an hour ago and you are already talking about locking her down.
If this was first person dual POV instead of third person dual, I might feel a little better about it. But the characters were so surface level and unlikable from the get go that it was impossible to connect or care about them.
Oh and don’t get me started on him being an all star hockey player but can’t afford a new car but can afford to pay for this girl to live in the city that he met a few days ago…

I know this will tick many boxes for people, because I know some that are head over heels for it. Which I love for them. This just did nothing for me, when hockey romance with a forbidden twist is my go to.

I started this book with some serious foreboding given the premise and foreshadowing in other books but was pleasantly surprised by how Tessa Bailey navigated the situation. That being said, not my favorite of this series. Will I still keep reading everything she puts out? Yeah

This one was a slow one for me to get into. I have enjoyed listening to this series but I think this one is my least favorite, which was disappoint because I had been looking forward to reading it since the two MCs were introduced in Aupair Affair. Sig meets Chloe on his way to meet his estranged Dad and his future stepmom, his truck breaks down and he meets Chloe. The two immediately have instant chemistry. It’s isn’t until he gets to his Dad’s house that he learns that Chloe is going to be his future step sister. Throughout the book Sig and Chloe’s friendship grows stronger as they fight the undeniable chemistry/feelings they have for each other. Chloe wasn’t my fave, I found her character annoying and immature. What saved the book for me was the ending. At like 90% the book got real good and I was happy and shocked with how it ended. All in all it was an ok book.

In true Tessa Bailey fashion these characters had me rooting for them since The Au Pair Affair. Did I know that they would eventually be step-siblings? Of course I did and honestly that just made me want to read their story so much more! There’s just something about a story that’s “forbidden” that has me wanting more and rooting for the relationship.. not sure if that’s a good thing or what but what can I say. As soon as their relationship was revealed I just knew there was no way to go back there was too much wanting and need between the two.

Tessas books keep me entertained and laughing while there’s always some cringey moments I usually always enjoy them nonetheless! I really loved the dynamic between Sig and Chloe, while they try to stay away from each other but things are just too tempting. Sig was the biggest cinnamon roll teddy bear to Chloe and I loved seeing Chloe break out on her own and get out from under her mother’s thumb!

All in all this was a good read for me & I’m excited for the next installment in this series!! ❤️

Dream Girl Drama

4/5 ⭐️; 3/5 🌶️

Tropes:

-future step siblings
-hockey romance
-forbidden love
-insta love
-all the build up
-dirty talk
-he’s a caretaker
-possessive mmc


Dream Girl Drama is book #3 of the Big Shots series. It is interconnect but can be read as a standalone. In fact, I almost recommend it being read or listened to as a standalone….

My reasoning- Tessa Bailey’s stories are so cute, charming, funny and witty… so much so that they make excellent audiobooks. In fact, I’ve listened to most of her books on audio, including Big Shots 1&2. Because of the voices Chloe and Sig had in book 2, I kind of expected that Dream Girl Drama may be a little corny and that the characters wouldn’t have any depth….. BOY WAS I WRONG AND PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! (Which honestly, I shouldn’t have expected anything else from Tessa Bailey) She’s awesome.

So all in all, this was the almost-taboo romance with quite a bit of comedy and spice. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am very excited for book #3. I’m sure the audiobook will also be spectacular.

**"Dream Girl Drama" is a fun, spicy addition to Tessa Bailey's *Big Shots* series, featuring Chloe and Sig. After a chance meeting, they discover Sig’s dad is marrying Chloe’s mom, making them soon-to-be step-siblings. The chemistry is undeniable, and their forbidden romance heats up quickly. Chloe’s diva personality and journey to independence are fun, but her childish tendencies can be frustrating. Sig is swoon-worthy, going to great lengths for her, though his devotion feels a bit unrealistic at times.

The insta-lust aspect didn’t totally work for me, but the tension and spice were on point. The plot surprised me with a solid twist, and while the ending was clever, I wished there was more focus on Sig’s hockey career. Overall, this was a steamy, enjoyable read with some compelling moments, though Chloe’s dependence on Sig can be a bit much at times."

I love Tessa Bailey. She's one of my OG favorites when I started reading again but her recent books didnt have the same effect on me. I dont know if it's her or my preference changing. This book is no different. I dont know how to feel about this. There were some aspects I liked - the MMC was super likable, his teammates, funny moments with Pierre and I loved the baseball scene. However, I feel like I hated more - the FMC was insufferable. It was so hard to like her. She was spoiled and was fickle minded. She changed her mind in minutes. She seemed immature to me almost child-like especially compared to the sacrifices and acts of service from the MMC. They remind us so much about them being step siblings in every turn that they made us believe we should feel the ick about it too and I think that was the problem. I didnt like that the FMC didnt progress or develop. So it was hard for me to cheer for them.

I read the first book in this series (the one about the golfer) and did not love it as well. Because of that, I skipped the 2nd book and got approved for this 3rd book's ARC. I wished I liked it but I think Tessa's writing and I dont jive anymore and I should give it a rest. 😩

stayed up way too late reading this book and have zero regrets. flirty, spicy and AMAZING TENSION.

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“𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘮𝘦.”

𝘏𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘭𝘺, 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘬. “𝘐 𝘥𝘰. 𝘐 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦.”

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Thank you to Netgalley and Tessa and her team for an ARC of this book!

OH. MY. GOD. this book was absolutely incredible. i loved every second. there are no words to describe how amazing this was.

i swooned, i went through heartbreak, i laughed, i felt all the feels, and im still utterly in love.

sorry Wells, Sig is the new guy in my heart. ❤️😝

incredible book. no words.

♾️⭐️

Unfortunately, this was not it for me. I can’t get over the “we’re almost going to be related my marriage” thing. Also, the insta-love? EUGH. This would have been so much better if there was some actual tension vs everything out in the open right from the start. The timing of the first 30% also felt weird to me, since it covers all the overlap from Au Pair Affair into this book. It felt kinda rushed but was definitely needed to get the full scope of Sig and Chloe.

I enjoyed the last 15% of it, and everything with the PI and how everything ended was enjoyable imo. Overall, a miss for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon for the advanced copy!

“𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝑰 𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍?”

Tessa Bailey took one look at us and said, "let's have some fun," and wrote us a book that had me screaming at the pages while kicking my feet (2-in-1 combo) with this sports romance 🏒❤️

𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒂 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒌𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒍𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆.”

Sig and Chloe meet, and the attraction is INSANE when they are in the same room, it's instantly obvious they have the hots for each other 🔥🔥🔥 One problem? Her mom is about to marry his dad 🙂 isn't that grand? Making it impossible for them to be together because not only would it ruin Sig's hockey image, but it might also mess up Chloe's future as a harpist 🎵

“𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰’𝒎 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒚?” “𝑵𝒐, 𝑰’𝒎 𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍.”

Two people forbidden to be together due to career aspirations and, well... their parents 😅 But their attraction is just too much, and temptation? WAY too strong BUAHAHAHA what do you think happens?! *cough* romance. book *cough*

“𝑰𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕?” 𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒅, 𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒈𝒆𝒅𝒍𝒚.
“𝒀𝒆𝒔.”
“𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅. 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰’𝒎 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖.”

Anywayyyy, this book was so fun! The chapters were short, it is 3rd person but you can kind of see what POV it is at the beginning of the book and it is fast space! No dragging thank god! The flirting between them was perfection, and the banter had me giggling so hard 🤭 I loved both characters and how they were like "no we can't" to the ultimate "i want you"🔥

Sig is totally the "I can fix it" type and honestly, he would do anything to make Chloe smile. The way he takes everything on his shoulders so that Chloe has it easier? MELT MY HEART 🥺 🥺 Meanwhile, Chloe might come off as spoiled (not the bad kind, though I hope I’m making sense 😂), but she fights for Sig and herself to grow and learn to be in the real world outside her bubble.

As with any good romance, this has a HEA, so don't worry, readers just keep swimming ! I swear it's worth it. SO SO FUN TO READ!!!!! And the way Tessa sprinkled hints for the next book? AGH, I CAN'T WAIT 😭👏.

Tropes
❤️ sports romance
❤️ forbidden romance
❤️ future stepsiblings
❤️ strangers to friends to lovers
❤️ 3rd person
❤️ insta love & spicy

Thank you Avon Books & Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review! :D

"It's like I've loved her since I took my first breath." "I exist for her."

Chloe, a prodigy harpist, met Sig, a hockey player, in a country club and they had this instant connection. However, it turned out they were gonna be future step-siblings.

I love the angst, the tension, the yearning, the pining, and how they were both down bad for each other right from the start. Like SO DOWN BAD. I cannot emphasized this enough. Especially with Sig.

Chloe ang Sig got sparks flying, I can feel it through the book and the tension was so palpable all throughout the book. I really love it and I flew through this book.

Overall, not the best one in the series (the best is book 2) but I am looking forward to the next one especially with Tessa teasing it in IG, and we also saw glimpses of the next one in the book.

Tessa Bailey is an auto buy for me! The perfect mix of sweet and spicy. If you are looking for a great sports romance, look no further!

Tessa Bailey has done it AGAIN! This book picks up in Boston on Sig and Chloe’s interesting relationship as upcoming step siblings. The burn is slow but oh so good, with a fun plot twist at the end! Tessa covers heartbreak, cute moments, a hilarious harp mentor, super spicy moments, and everything in between. Absolute must read!