Tessa Bailey is one of those authors that I can always trust for a comfy romance book, and this book was just that! It was definitely a unique trope that was leaving me lots of questions in the begging, but she made it work. Also, Sig's protector/mother hen vibes were my favorite!

I wanted to love this book because I’m a big Tessa Bailey fan, but ended up feeling a little “meh” about it. This is the third book in a series, but could easily be read as a stand-alone. Sig and Chloe have an immediate spark when they meet by happenstance when his truck breaks down in front of a country club where she is a member. Their love story comes crashing down almost immediately when they realize that his father and her mother are engaged and they will soon be step-siblings. Sig and Chloe spend the next few months trying to figure out a way to be together despite their new relationship status, but when their obvious attraction threatens to affect both of their professional lives they realize they have no choice but to break off the relationship that never really was.

I was initially hesitant going into the story because of the whole “step sibling” thing, but after seeing how well they connected and how they finally got to be together made me happy. Chloe really gave Rachel vibes from friends in the beginning. It was great seeing her grow into herself in Boston. Sig is kinda great at loving her, it’s beautiful.

"Dream Girl Drama" by Tessa Bailey is a steamy and heartwarming romance with a charming forbidden-love twist. Sig and Chloe have sizzling chemistry, and their journey is both funny and swoon-worthy.

I truly enjoyed this book. Well written, kept me interested. I didn’t see the twist coming. Chole and Sig has a really sweet story.

My Rating: 2.75 stars

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for the early ebook copy of Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey. This book had such a strong start. It hooked me quickly, and I was excited to dive in. But as the story progressed, it lost a bit of its charm for me.

The premise had potential, but the big “issue” keeping Sig and Chloe apart felt overblown. As adults, it seemed like something they could have explained away easily, which made the tension feel contrived. Additionally, the story relied heavily on telling rather than showing. We’re told repeatedly that Sig and Chloe are soulmates and a perfect fit, but the book didn’t show enough moments to make me believe it. This made it hard to connect emotionally with the characters or root for their relationship.

That said, Dream Girl Drama is a fast, easy read that’s entertaining enough for when you’re in the mood for something light and you're low on brainpower. It has some fun moments and an interesting setup, but it didn’t quite deliver on its promise for me.

I am usually a big Tessa Bailey fan, but this one wasn't my favorite. I had a hard time with the premise of the story and felt like the connection between the two main characters was really rushed and unbelievable to me. Chloe annoyed me, she was too childlike and Sig's princess treatment was over the top.

I am in for the next Bailey novel, but this one wasn't for me.

Thank you for the advanced reader copy Avon and Harper Voyager | Avon and Netgalley.

Dream Girl Drama was such a cute read!

This book was light and easy to follow and so much fun!

I love the relationship dynamics and how everything ended in the story. The writing was perfectly detailed and hilarious at times!

This book was a 3.5⭐️ read for me. Fun and easygoing 😊

3.5 stars!
I was so excited to read this because I really liked the first of the series. I thought the characters were cute together, but something was missing for me. I felt like the conflict wasn’t enough to keep the characters apart and I kinda wasn’t getting why they couldn’t be together. This made the book a little slow for me. It also felt a little too insta love, I would have preferred more of a slow burn or even a little more conflict between them. Overall I still enjoyed it, but it just wasn’t my favorite! Still excited to read the next one though!

I haven't read the first two books in this series yet, but I love a Tessa Bailey book so I figured I would love this one as well and I did enjoy it because love a forbidden romance but this kind of fell a little flat I hate to say. It was a little insta lovey which I normally don't mind but for some reason i just didn't connect with the characters.

This was another cute if slightly ridiculous romp from Tessa Bailey. Let's be honest - I'm going to read everything this woman writes. Was this my favorite? Nope, but I still enjoyed it quite a bit, and I like how she interweaves her pairings into a series of sorts. A little dose of light escapism and fun banter is always a good antidote to the darkness of the world. 3-3.5

I have been looking forward to the book since I started the Big Shots series! This book follows Chloe, a rich harp prodigy and Sig, a professional hockey player. They meet and sparks fly, until an impossible situation tries to keep them apart. The relationship between them was so fun and I loved the ending! Thank you NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book started off really strong and had a good plot line going. But it turned a little weird and too soap opera like. The whole step siblings thing just felt a little icky. I also felt like sig was a little aggressive at times and Chloe was too child like. It wasn’t a bad book but it just didn’t do much for me. I still love Tessa Bailey and will continue to read all her books!

“Dream Girl Drama,” the third installment in Tessa Bailey’s Big Shots series, is a captivating blend of forbidden romance and sports intrigue that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. The story follows Sig, a professional hockey player, and Chloe, a harpist, whose immediate and intense connection is complicated by their parents’ impending marriage, positioning them as future step-siblings.

Bailey masterfully crafts a narrative filled with longing, desire, and palpable angst. The chemistry between Sig and Chloe is electric, with their internal struggles and undeniable attraction creating a compelling tension throughout the novel. Sig’s unwavering support for Chloe’s independence and dreams adds depth to his character, making their relationship both passionate and endearing.

The novel’s pacing is exceptional, balancing moments of intense emotion with lighter, humorous interactions, particularly involving side characters like the “orgasm donors” and Pierre, who provide delightful comic relief. Bailey’s signature witty banter and sizzling chemistry are evident, making this book a standout in contemporary romance.

“Dream Girl Drama” is a testament to Tessa Bailey’s talent for creating engaging, heartfelt, and spicy romances. It’s a must-read for fans of forbidden love and sports romance, offering a perfect blend of passion, humor, and emotional depth.

Hockey Romance
-Men Written by Tessa Bailey
-Forbidden Romance
-Borderline Taboo
-Caretaker MMC
-Manic Pixie Dream Girl

This book wasn’t necessarily for me but still overall it was a good read with alot of twists and turns.

This book was so easy to get sucked in to. The beginning of the book with Sig and Chloe sucked me in. The trope weirded me out a little bit with the whole “ step sister” thing but thank god for plot twists. There was some cheesy moments but either way I still enjoyed this book. It was t my fav Tessa Bailey story but I still enjoyed it.

Wow Tessa! This was incredible. So many twists and turns in this couples story. I absolutely couldn’t put it down and finished it in one sitting! Love this series!

4.5⭐️

Sig Gauthier meets Chloe Clifford at her country club when his truck breaks down on his way to meet his father’s new fiancé. They have an instant connection, but Chloe runs off because she has plans with her mother and can’t be late. When Sig shows up to see his dad, surprise! Chloe’s mom is going to be his new stepmother, making Chloe his new stepsister. Chloe decides to get away from her overbearing mother and move to Boston to study her craft (the harp), but she’s very naive and Sig promises to take care of her. They start spending a lot of time together and they cannot deny their chemistry. They’re falling for each other, but they can’t be with each other without ruining Chloe’s reputation and Sig’s hockey career.

I thoroughly enjoyed this! The characters are all very likable (including Chloe’s mentor) and I was really rooting for Sig and Chloe. The tension between them was so well done, even if it was very much an insta-love situation. I definitely didn’t know how it was all going to resolve so they could be together, so that was a surprise for me. I also enjoyed the cameos from the characters from The Au Pair Affair!

I would definitely recommend this to any romance lover. It ticks every box!

Chloe and Sig have been favorites of mine since being introduced to them in book 1 of the Big Shots series. This is a great friends to lovers trope with a twist. Loved the surprise revelation at the end. Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy and review!

Unfortunately, this book was not for me. I ended up dnf-ing and maybe in the future I will pick it back up. I didn’t love how fast the characters connection was. It seemed so out of no where. I found myself putting it down very frequently. For now, I am done with it but again, there could be a chance I will try again in the future.