Oh my gosh. Well first of all it took me only 2 days to finish this because I was dying to see how they’d resolve this.

I was not expecting to love a taboo and a forbidden romance but TESSA THE WOMEN THAT YOU ARE 🧎🏻‍♀️

The spice was spicying. They definitely truly fall in love, it’s not the fact that they shouldn’t be together driving it.

Overall, I loved this so much more than au pair affair. The little bits she gave us in that book had me wanting more Chloe and Sig than Tallulah and burgess. I would 100% recommend to read this even if you didn’t love 1 and 2. She’ll have you changing your mind.

I struggled to get through this book and ended up DNF’ing it. I have read other Tessa Bailey books and have enjoyed them but this one wasn’t for me.

4.25 stars out of 5.

Another great story by Tessa Bailey. Both Sig and Chloe had some scenes in the previous book so I was super excited to see how their relationship started. I was immediately drawn into the book and could not put this one down. Their relationship had a lot of ups and downs but the ending was both shocking and satisfying. The reason I did not give this 5 stars was due to how quickly Sig and Chloe fell in love. No doubt they had a lot of chemistry but I would have liked to see more from the relationship. But I guess if you know, you know?! I cannot wait for the next book in the series to come out.

In Dream Girl Drama, Sig is on his way to Connecticut to meet his fathers new girlfriend. His truck ends up dying in the country cub parking lot and as luck would have it, so does his phone. He goes in to try and get a charge but then meets Chloe. She brings him in as her guest and their attraction is immediate. The two split after a passionate kiss with a promise to get together later that night as they both had plans. Sig turns up at his fathers girlfriends house and it just so happens to be Chloe's mother. In a shocking twist, it turns out Sigs dad and Chloes mom are now engaged, so Chloe will be his stepsister.

Chloe is a harp prodigy and has wanted to train in Boston, so she ends up leaving with Sig to go to Boston that night, dismissing her mothers disapproval. She gets her own place and has to try to live on her own while also trying to squash the feelings she has for Sig.

Thank you Netgalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Here’s a slightly disappointed yet still engaging rewrite of your reviews:

I really adored The Au Pair Affair, and every scene featuring Chloe and Sig left me longing for more! Their emotional connection in those brief moments was so palpable, and I truly appreciated how bold Tessa was in writing a female protagonist who is unapologetically ditzy. It adds a unique twist, even if there’s a bit of a caretaker kink that might not be for everyone. Sig, on the other hand, is the ultimate book boyfriend—pure and thoughtful, and I just couldn’t help but adore him!

However, I did feel that Chloe’s character development struggled throughout the story. While Sig shone brightly, I wanted to see more growth from her. And while I’m a fan of rom-coms, I found the ending to be a bit too tidy for my taste. But hey, that's part of the genre!

Overall, it wasn’t my favorite Tessa book, but I believe fans will still cherish the connection between Chloe and Sig. The tension Tessa built in the first half was fantastic—the lingering touches, the stolen moments, and the sweet dynamic were all quintessential Tessa Bailey. Chloe and Sig were everything! Their romance felt authentic and engaging, and the depth of their friendship was beautifully portrayed.

I really enjoyed this story, and I highly recommend it for fans of Tessa Bailey! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Bravo, Tessa! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Thank you Tessa Bailey and Netgalley for the eARC of Dream Girl Drama!

I was so excited to finally read Sig and Chloe's story, and it for not disappoint. This book was wonderful! Amazing chemistry, fun and with banter, and beyond steamy, I could not put it down. This was probably my favorite in the Big Shots series (although they were all awesome)! Thanks again!!!

I would give this 3.5 stars! I always enjoy Tessa Bailey’s books and this wasn’t any different. I wasn’t a huge fan of the sibling aspect of the story and the insta-love as it felt like they were in love without seeing the build-up of falling in love. I enjoyed the previous two books in this series more but still want to read the next book(?) if there is one and will continue to read Tessa Bailey!
Thank you for the ARC!

I adored the Au Pair Affair, and every scene with Chloe and Sig were such a great taste of what could be for their book. They had such an emotive connection even in just those few scenes, and I loved how risky it was for Tessa to write a female protagonist that is veryyyyyy ditzy. There's a bit of a caretaker kink here, so it may not be everyone's cup of tea, but Sig is the ultimate book boyfriend. While I think the character of Chloe struggled with development, Sig was so pure and thoughtful, that I just adored him. I do think the ending was a bit too clean, but hey that's roms coms for ya! Overall, not my favorite Tessa book, but fans will still adore Chloe and Sig's connection!

4 solid stars…. The tension Tessa built in the first half…. The lingering touches… the stolen moments…. The sweet dynamic. It was 100% Tessa Bailey at her best. Chloe and Sig were EVERYTHING. Their romance felt so authentic, so engaging… it was just perfect. They were truly best friends that loved each other to the depths of their souls. It was so beautifully written and well done. Just bravo Tessa 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I ate this up. Highly recommend! Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I wanted to start by thanking NetGalley for an eARC of this book. I am always grateful to be approved!

The premise of this story was so good. An up and coming hockey player and rich harpist have a pretty awesome meet cute when his truck breaks down outside of her country club. I was kicking my feet during that scene. Their attraction was so well done on page and the tension was ratcheted up in such a small amount of time.

Past that though… I never really got where they were anything more than lusting after each other. She moves to Boston and is so helpless she can’t even figure out how to buy laundry detergent and he’s stretching himself thin to pay her bills while she buys $700 eye cream instead of paying her rent?! I thought she was going to grow and realize that THINGS didn’t matter as much as him or her dream or like anything but instead she just let him pay for her while he sold off his memorabilia. She was hard to root for and the third person POVs kept me disconnected from both of them. Sig literally had no reason to bend over like that for a lust at first sight meeting.

That being said… the spice was excellent. I love a dirty mouthed hockey player and I found myself committing to reading the entire story just for the s3x.

If you’re someone who loves a man devoted and possessive over his girl (for literally no reason), insta love that feels like a novella, and don’t mind miscommunication trampling the story and plot, then you will love this one. It just wasn’t for me.

2.5 stars

I love Tessa Bailey and have read all of her books and have loved this series up until now. I was so excited for the step brother romance and unfortunately this one did not deliver.

The characters fell flat for men and I found myself more annoyed by them as the book went on. The plot felt repetitive and I was checking out more and more as the story went on. Chloe reminded me of Piper from it happened one summer and she didn't feel original. Sig was fine, as far as Tessa men go he wasn't my favorite.

I wanted to love this book so badly but unfortunately it didn't work for me.

What can I even say about Sig and Chloe?

Full disclosure, I wasn't the biggest fan of The Au Pair Affair so I went into Dream Girl Drama with low expectations, but GOD I loved this book so much. This might just be my new favorite Tessa Bailey book.

I mean, Sig was absolutely great. And yes, sure, she still writes her men with the same Neanderthal qualities and they fall at first sight and are protective AF, BUT GUESS what?? I will eat it up every time. And Sig Gauthier was so tasty.

I expected to not like Chloe as much since she was described to be this manic pixie dream girl that was ditsy and knew nothing about the real world, but I actually ended up really liking her and feeling for her. Especially as she started to see the value of money and appreciate Sig for how he supported her.

This book had so much angst and heart, and I think that's what really made it so special for me. It reminded me more of Unfortunately, Yours and It Happened One Summer, which are high up on my list of Tessa Bailey favorites.

Thank you to the publisher for the ARC, it was the perfect escapism for me this week and I'll cherish it forever.

I am so grateful I got an arc copy for this book! Was so excited for this story from the moment I read the first book of this series. I love Sig and how much he loved Chloe, no matter what

2.75-3 stars for this one for me. I am a huge Tessa Bailey fan and have been loving this series so far but this one just didn't hit. I was super excited about this one because I love the tropes involved but the FMC was so shallow and out of touch with reality that it was cringy and really took me out of the story. The spice was fire though!

This book follows Sig and Chloe as they navigate their forbidden romantic feelings for each other as their parents plan to get married, making them step-siblings. Tessa Bailey did a fantastic job of making the reader feel the angst in this story and the chemistry between the characters. She made it easy to want to root for them and what they wanted. At first Chloe annoyed me a bit since she comes from a wealthy family and all she knows is how to be taken care of but I loved seeing her grow into herself with the ability to take care of herself. I loved Sig from the very beginning and I loved watching how he navigated the entire situation. I admit I haven’t read the other books in this series yet but now I can’t wait to jump into them! Overall, I loved the love in this book and it was an easy read I couldn’t put down! I would recommend to anyone looking for a sweeter romance that has some filthy spice!

Fun and sexy, just like all of Tessa's books! Don't want to give anything away, but it was a more interesting way of handling the "we can't date because of..." trope. Both supporting each other, trying to do the right thing, their story definitely had a great buildup. I received this as an ARC from Avon and Harper Voyager via Netgalley.

I’m not sure what Tessa Bailey puts in her books, but my goodness they get better with every book she writes. Chloe and Sig’s story was utter perfection. The angst and longing between them was *chefs kiss*. Chloe and Sig’s story follows the two characters as they learn they are about to become step siblings and now need to navigate their relationship without stepping over any boundaries while falling in love with one another. No problem, right? This has been my favorite book of the series (and I loved Fangirl Down!). I couldn’t put it down.
5⭐️ with some delicious 🌶️ - highly recommend!
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for the ARC!

Dream Girl Drama is book #3 in the Big Shots series, but works as a standalone. For context, I have read book 2, but not 1. We got snippets of these main characters in book 2, so I had an idea of what was coming.

Sig & Chloe have an intense meet-cute that leaves them wanting more, but just a couple of hours later they learn their parents are engaged. Sig & Chloe are about to become step-siblings!
*Insert sound of screeching tires after slamming the brakes.*
Now that exploring their chemistry is completely off-limits, Sig takes it upon himself to be a “best friend” to help Chloe come out of her sheltered bubble/rich-girl lifestyle. He is going to help her learn some basic adulting skills. Sig takes care of her in all the ways, except for the way he most wants to take care of her, if you know what I mean. This is a Tessa Bailey book we’re talking about after all!!!
And, so, the slow burn begins!

Initially, I was bracing myself to be put off by Sig stepping in to do everything for Chloe. The dependent/helpless woman trope is a pet peeve of mine. I was worried it was going to be too similar to what she was escaping (minus the control aspect). But I was glad that it didn’t become a one-sided dynamic. Chloe reciprocates support for Sig in a way he has never had and has always needed.

Before I started it, I was kinda cringing with the main trope: <i>almost-stepsiblings lusting after each other</i>. I recognize that might be a me thing. After all, they were fully consenting adults when they met and were not yet aware of their parents' relationship. It ended up being far less messy than I expected, and never actually crossed the line into taboo-land (in my opinion). If you are hesitant due to this trope, don’t worry and give it a go!

You can always count on Tessa’s books to deliver on banter, goofy humor, fluffy rom-com vibes, and spice. This one checks off all of these and was a solidly entertaining read. I have thoughts on who will be in the next book if the series continues! And if it does, I’ll definitely be reading those, too.

Thanks to Avon / Harper Voyager, & NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Swoonworthy, sexy, and so very satisfying. If there’s one thing I’m always going to love it’s forbidden romance, and it’s executed really well here. I fell in love with Sig and Chloe in The Au Pair affair and they don’t disappoint in Dream Girl Drama! Honestly, they’re now one of my favorite Tessa Bailey couples. They have that signature quality of her writing that I’ve been missing since Fangirl Down. Both of their voices are so real and distinct even in third person narrative— I truly felt like I was in both of their minds, experiencing their growing pains right along with them. You could cut the tension with a knife between these two. The further I read, the more visceral their yearning for each other became. There’s definitely insta love & lust going on, but I wasn’t bothered by it given the context of the series and their story. If you loved either of the prior books in Tessa’s Big Shots series or It Happened One Summer from her Bellinger Sisters duology, this is an absolute treat and must-read. 4.75 stars for me but rounding to 5! One of my favorite sports romances I’ve read to date!

Thank you so very much to Harper Voyager US and Avon Books for providing me with an advanced copy!

This is the perfect book for a young romantic. Any lover of young adult who needs to figure out their next step, should start here.

So many feelings, so much tenderness and care. I love a slow burn in the way that it reveals every step of falling, without relying on physical intimacy to set the scene.

This is my favorite of the big shots books. The first was hilarious and adorable — heartwarming. The second was hot and fast paced, like a fever dream. And this third installation? Wistful, gorgeous, utterly fulfilling.

Dream Girl Drama starts unforgettably. It ends romantically — and there’s a whirlwind of a ride packed within the chapters that fall in between. It’s a perfect closed loop & I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I fell in love with this couple in the last novel. Honestly, I was obsessed with Burgess because he’s such a fucking man. But Sig, he’s the true romantic. To be adored and so well cared for…it’s a dream; one I was happy to experience vicariously through the lovely, ever ethereal, Chloe.

Thank you #NetGalley & Tessa Bailey’s publishing novel for allowing me to read this ARC. I screamed. This is exactly the kind of heart-filling read I need at a time like this.

Summary:
Sig and Chloe have a chance meeting and they both feel it—this is it. Their person. But then they find out their parents are engaged to be married and they’re about to be step-siblings—and their obvious connection is about to become a major problem. How can they survive a life where they have to deny how they truly feel about each other?


Title: Dream Girl Drama
Author: Tessa Bailey
@tessabaileyisanauthor
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5

Tropes:
Insta-love
Forbidden Romance
Grumpy/Sunshine
HEA

Triggers:
Manipulative parent
Forced separation


Whitney’s Thoughts:
Another amazing read from Tessa Bailey! This book is way more heartache and angst and less rom-com than Tessa's other books, but what a beautiful story of finding yourself, knowing what you want and going for it, and never giving up hope. What a journey!