I was so excited for this book when I started this series and yaaaas it is everything. Tessa Bailey rarely misses and this one hit so hard. I love these two so much. The Easter eggs from previous books just made it all that better

Dream Gril Drama by Tessa Bailey started out good, with the cute pixie and the professional hockey player, but when the book kept coming back to the fact that their parents were engaged, well, I just had a hard time with it. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance reader copy of this title in exchange for my honest review.

3.75!

“You love her?” “I exist for her.”

I love how I start every tessa bailey book saying that "faith in her restored" or "never trust her" im glad that this was not the latter. It was such an enjoyable book!! It was very fun and addictive and super easy to read and it wasn't even that long which made it very bingeable. After how the au pair affair went I was skeptical picking this up but I'm glad it hit. The first half was definitely the saving grace of this because it was just very strong, the tension and chemistry was sizzling there, the last half got a little weak as compared to the first one but it wasnt enough for me to hate it. I liked how it overall shaped up. I also liked her take on this forbidden romance and I feel like she did a decent job.

Chloe was such a diva she felt like elle from legally blonde and amanda seyfried from mean girls and I absolutely loved that because she was so fun to read. There was a point where she annoyed me because of her childish tendencies but for the most part of this book she was actually very fun to read about, I liked reading about her pursuing her career in music and playing the harp and I also liked how she cling to independence, it was very fun. Sig, he was soooo good. I liked how he did everything for Chloe and I loved how he spoiled and her treated her so well, how he bought her everything and took care of her without making her feel like she was being a burden, I also liked how he was willing to sacrifice sm for her (it felt a little unrealistic but it was sweet) I also liked the lengths he was willing to go for Chloe and I also loved his family drama part.

The romance, When I see TB I see Insta lust, so I was sort of prepared but insta lust rarely works for me and this one annoyed me a bit. I liked the attraction and the tension tho, the chemistry was definitely there and I liked how the whole forbidden aspect played out. I think I liked it more because it wasnt too taboo but also the right amount of forbidden for it to be angsty. The spicy scenes were also very spicy and lmaoo idk why tessa is getting so creative with her sex scenes because wdym she fingered his ass. I liked the banter between them but I felt like at one point the step sibling drama became too much and I wanted more development and fluffy scenes for them.

The plot, I was shocked to see that there was a plot outside the romantic one, I liked how it was played out and how it intertwined with the romantic plot, who knew tessa bailey would write a good plot twist because I was shook lol she should focus on the plot more at times for her books because I was very invested in this books. I didnt like one thing tho, which is that with every book the sporty parts just disappear like I would actually like to read about them.

Overall, it was very enjoyable!

read it if you like:
-Dysfunctional family
-Forbidden romance
-Dive fmc X downbad mmc
-Angst, tension and spice
-Sports drama (contract stuff, very less sports stuff)

Thank you NetGalley for the arc!
(Copied from my goodreads review)
This book was SO sweet. I adored the main female character, and loved seeing the addition of a harp player?! Like that is so unique! This book had a lot of tropes that I think readers will love. It had forbidden romance, which in my opinion caused some scrumptious tension, a slightly broody hockey player, & a plot that kept me interested! I will say that the beginning had me hooked, but towards the end I felt it fall off slightly and would have liked to see more development between the characters. Overall I think if you liked the previous book in the series, you will enjoy this one!

I was so excited to read Sig and Chloe’s story. I was worried it would be questionable with the step siblings storyline but it wasn’t as cringey as I thought. I feel like it was a little rushed but in the end it was worth it! Their story is sweet and spicy but worth the read.

Tessa Bailey can do no wrong. Dream Girl Drama has the perfect amount of possessive MMC in Sig, with sweet naive Chloe, and a good dose of "we definitely shouldn't be doing this but I love you so much I can't stay away". Of course, it's a little outrageous, but that's what I'm here for. I want to read about a brawl in a dog park between hockey players and baseball players. I want Chloe to get a dog from her harp teacher and Sig not even really question it. I want Sig to go out of his way to love and provide for Chloe in ways you wouldn't think a pro hockey player would. It's also hilarious, I adore Mailer and Corrigan and hope they get a book too. I loved it, and hope the series isn't over yet.

I love Tessa Bailey but this was not my favorite book.

The dynamic between the two main characters was a little weird and some of the things that happened in the book felt so forced. The pacing was a little weird and I somehow wanted more and less of this story

I wanted to like this one so bad but it was definitely not one of her best books.

This book absolutely wrecked me in the best way! I have been a huge fan of the series since having a friend beg me to read Fangirl Down, and I immediately fell in love with it.

Fangirl Down made fall in love with Tessa Bailey, Au Pair Affair made me obsessed with single dad books, and Dream Girl Drama made me cry like nothing else!

I wish I could spend the next hour of my life going to every single way that I loved Sig and Chloe. From their very first moment of meeting to the very last page, I was in love with every second of them. Literally as I finished reading, my jaw was just dropped knowing that it was over! I need like ten more books about them, I need to every single detail about Chloe’s and Sig’s life!

This is not your typical Tessa Bailey rom com...there is a lot of angst between the two main characters and less witty banter, but I still really enjoyed this one. These characters are so well developed, and the slow burn is gut wrenching, but through the heartbreak I really rooted for this couple. And of course, Tessa Bailey always delivers super spicy bedroom scenes. The one thing I didn't love about this book was I felt like the FMC was kind of bratty, and it could get tiresome. However, I do understand why she is like that (growing up in a sheltered wealthy environment) and by the end she had grown on me a little bit.

A quick and classic read by Tessa Bailey that I was able to get an ARC from NetGalley. I have read Tessa Bailey's work before in the past and her books are always like a 3 to 3 1/2 star for me. They are always just okay for me. They provide an interesting plot, but I am always left with wanting more as they never dive deeper than the surface level. This is probably my least favorite book in the series. Sig and Chloe did not do it for me AT ALL. The story started off interesting where strangers fall for each other only to find out their parents are engaged—but the story didn’t live up to its potential. It was filled with instalust as usual, but with a twist of taboo due to them being potential stepsiblings. I don't know how many times they had to bring it up (it was constant). I did not like Chloe at all- she was portrayed as a "superficial airhead" and couldn't do anything for herself. Plus, her actions were almost childlike. Sig was okay, just overly obsessed with her, and I didn't get that. Finally, the end was so predictable, I saw it coming from a mile away. I feel like I need to stop reading these author's books. I feel like her earlier books were so much better, and now the author tries to find the weirdest thing to add to the book as a shock.

Dream Girl Drama

Read this book if you like:
-Icy hockey MMC
-Forbidden romance
-Romcoms
-FMC character growth
-Slow, hot burn leading to extra spicy scenes
-Unrelentless love
-Unexpected endings
-Pup side kicks
-Third person POV
-Intertwined characters of romance book series

I’m not a sports romance fan, BUT I am a Tessa Bailey fan & she may have me doubting my preferences now. Ice hockey pro Sig & harp prodigy Chloe were hot for one another once the moment they met; however, they soon find out his dad & her mom are engaged!!! 😭 This drama filled, roller coaster adventure has the duo struggling to define their can-never-be intimate, but very romantic relationship all while falling deeper into love with one another under the nosy, skeptical public eye. This book had an ending I didn’t see coming! Tessa Bailey took the romcom and threw out all the overused, repetitive romance tropes on this one - making it such a refreshing book to read. This book is part of a series but can be read as a stand-alone. Thank you @tessabaileyisanauthor and @netgalley for the chance to read & review this ARC!!

Tessa Bailey can be extremely hit or miss, in my view, but the Big Shots series has been solid from the start and Dream Girl Drama. is no different.

We saw peeks of the unusual relationship between Sig and his, almost, stepsister Chloe in The Au Pair Affair, but we get a full retelling of their connection in this. And let me tell you, I did NOT expect it to be quite so full of longing. Yeah, this is easily 200 pages of unbridled want and longing on both sides.

It is still a Tessa Bailey book, so there are passages and characters that I could only roll my eyes at or cringe a little internally, but I flew through the book in less than a day.

* Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review! *

I'm just a sucker for a Tessa Bailey book! This is my favorite of the three so far in the series even though I don't think dating your future "stepsister" from a marriage that happens when you're in your 30's is as big of a deal as it is in this book 😂 I loved it and binged it as always! Thanks to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the ARC for one of my autobuy authors

Tessa Bailey’s books always hit. She’s so good with dialogue and I love the little worlds she cultivates. The friendships are always rich and the romance is always top tier. After the other books in this series, I was really intrigued to read about these characters!

Bailey's latest installment is a delicious sports romance and has all the tension (and release!) you can expect from her.

Tessa Bailey really knows how to write a hockey romance and it’s never a miss! I read Same Time Next Year last holiday season and was so obsessed, applying for the ARC was a no brainer and thank god I did. Some how she writes these men with just the right amount of possessiveness but it never crosses the line into creepy. Her FMC’s also have that the right enough amount of helplessness without being annoying. I would recommend this book to all my friends!

Love Tessa Bailey and she’s always going to be an auto-read author for me. The first book in this series remains my favorite, this one didn’t do it for me personally. Didn’t get attached to the characters or get into the tension and chemistry.

This is a delightful rom-com that is as charming as it is steamy, with a fantastic blend of fan-favorite tropes and a heartwarming family twist. The chemistry between Sig and Chloe is palpable from their very first meeting, and their banter keeps things light, fun, and engaging. Tessa Bailey does a wonderful job of creating a story that feels fresh while also tapping into beloved dynamics like the "manic pixie dream girl" and the "forbidden romance."

The added bonus of a beautifully designed deluxe paperback, complete with gorgeous sprayed edges and colored illustrations on the inside cover, makes this edition even more special for fans.

Though the storyline occasionally veers into predictability, the romance and the emotional growth of the characters keep things interesting, and the final resolution is satisfying without feeling rushed. Overall, a lighthearted, steamy read that fans of contemporary romance will adore!

This review is breaking my heart to write. I love a Tessa Bailey novel, and I was so excited for this one, but it just really wasn't hitting. I felt this one was written more to fit the trope of step-siblings versus to tell a story.

Did I enjoy it? Yes. Did I think it was her best work? No.

The major conflict between the two main characters felt as though there was really no weight behind it. I think this is what led to me feeling as though the book didn't hit the same as previous ones.

I am sure plenty of people will love this one, but it just wasn't for me.

Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was so fun to read! I love a good slow burn but when I tell you this slow burn had me sweating and hanging off the edge of my seat by chapter 9, I am not joking! I have never wanted a slow burn to hurry tf up as badly as I did with this book. The chemistry and yearning between the main characters was so palpable from the start, I could not put it down until I knew they were going to get through their conflict😆! It was cute and funny and Sig had my heart melting at almost every turn! I don't know that I've rooted for MCs to have an HEA more than I did for Chloe and Sig! This book just proved to me that forbidden romance is in fact one of my all time favorite tropes and it was done beautifully in this book 🙌