I absolutely loved this book and the instant soulmate connection that Sig and Chloe shared from start to finish! I loved Sig's rough around the edges persona while Chloe was prim and proper, but that she wanted to branch out and not live that country club lifestyle any longer! I also truly enjoyed his trying to give her the entire world, while she tried to grow up even though she had never had to be mature, and support herself in anyway previously. Their best friend/Soulmate relationship was truly beautiful, and I kept thinking 'okay, I'm going to get sick of this before the book ends.' but it truly never got old, and I loved the book all the way until the end. I was at the edge of my seat waiting for Sig to find the loophole to get them out of their predicament so they could really be together, and finally the opportunity presented itself at the end. The book truly had my attention from start to finish and I think I finished it in 3 days.

Dreamgirl Drama was such a fun, flirty ride! Tessa Bailey once again delivers sparkling banter, undeniable chemistry, and a swoony romance that keeps the pages turning. The heroine’s sass and the hero’s charm made for a dynamic pairing that I rooted for from the start. I especially loved the witty dialogue and heartfelt moments that gave the story extra depth.

The only reason I’m not giving it five stars is that a few plot points felt a little predictable, and I wished some side characters had been fleshed out more. Still, it was thoroughly entertaining and reminded me why Bailey is such a go-to for rom-com lovers. A perfect weekend read!

I’ll read anything Tessa Bailey writes. Love this series and I absolutely Adore these characters specifically. Taboo “step sibling romance” with a bit of insta-love thrown in. Was a fun ride.

another cute romance by Tessa Bailey. silly characters, funny plot. I've read a few stories where the characters are gonna be step siblings and it can be a bit cringe, but i liked this one good enough.

Thank you Avon and Harper Voyager for this ARC. It was a cute read. It started off real good for me in the beginning then I lost my interest until the end. I thought they were moving way too fast without really knowing each other.

Sig and Chloe are a perfect match. Sig thinks he's found his dream girl...but there's one BIG problem! Their parents are about to get married (and they found out after a night of flirting and a kiss). This story follows the two main character's relationship as they fall deeper in love, while Sig tries to break up their parents.

I really enjoyed how spicy this book was and I read it in one day! With most of Tessa's books, I wish there was a little more emotional depth to the characters, but the story moved very quickly (often skipping to "two weeks later" or "six months later").

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the opportunity to read an Advanced Reader's Copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest opinion/review.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this eARC. All opinions are my own.

This was an enjoyable reading experience.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tropes: opposites attract, insta love, hockey player & harpist, spicy, forbidden romance

Spice: 🔥🔥🔥


I loved this book so much!! I swear Tessa Bailey can’t write a bad book.

This book follows characters Sig and Chloe, who meet one night and have an instant connection, only to find out that their parents are engaged. I loved reading about these characters so much. Their love for each other was so sweet 😭🥹 I loved reading about their challenges and how they fought for their love.

I already miss them.

Please to read this book. It’s so good and sweet!

She’s a sheltered harp prodigy; He’s a pro hockey player. They meet, sparks fly... then BAM💥 Their parents drop the engagement bombshell.

Sig’s dream girl is about to become his stepsister and things get hilariously complicated! Get ready for a story packed with forbidden temptation, witty banter, and a whole lot of heart, as they navigate a romance that’s definitely not in the playbook.

🚫💔Forbidden Romance
🏘️Forced Proximity
💖Opposites Attract
☀️/🌧️Grumpy/Sunshine
🔥Slow Burn
❤️Happy Ever After (HEA)

This writing style? It was giving high-stakes rom-com vibes & I loved it.

Actually gave this book 4.5 stars

At first judgement you think why would this topic ever become a book but then you actually read it and it’s better than you imagined. This book put me through all the emotions. I didn’t know how they could be together because of their parents but thank god it ended the way it did. It’s swoony and beautiful all in one. TESSA BAILEY YOU DID IT AGAIN BOO!! 🙌🏼

🌶️Hockey romance
⛸️She’s a harpist prodigy
🌶️Future step siblings
⛸️Insta love
🌶️Spicy

Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey swept me into a whirlwind of forbidden desire and emotional warmth—Sig’s protective intensity and Chloe’s earnest longing had me glued to every page, feeling both breathless and cheerfully hopeful as their taboo romance blossomed amid quirky family drama and sizzling tension.

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for this eARC!

As someone who actually grew up 30 minutes from Darrian, CT, I wasn't sure I was going to like this book.... BUT WOW Tessa Baliey swept me off my feet with this one. From the meet-cute from the couple to the SHOCK of finding out they're going to be step-siblings I was quickly hooked in the first few chapters.

I absolutely loved the dual POV of these characters, and the amount of PINNING from them both. This was fun, spicy, hilarious, and heartwarming. These two are a modern Romeo and Juliet that you can't help but root for, who hopefully... get a happy ending.

The dialogue and relationship between Sig and Chloe was pretty cringey. I listened to this on an audiobook at a high speed because I was just not into it. Their relationship struck me as very artificial and they didn’t seem to have any actual chemistry.

4.5⭐️

If there is one thing that Tessa Bailey knows how to do, it’s knowing how to grab her readers’ attention within the first few chapters of each of her books. She had me hooked within the opening scene alone.

Dream Girl Drama is about two strangers who happen across each other at an uber-rich people country club by chance, or so we are led to believe. Sig and Chloe hit it off right from the start. Sig Gauthier is a quiet, hard-working pro hockey player from Boston, and Chloe Clifford is a bubbly, rich prodigy harpist who has never had to work a day in her life. Though they come from two completely different worlds, it’s like they were made for each other. That is, until a few hours later, after their romcom-worthy meet-cute, they inevitably discover that they are destined to be step-siblings and not lovers. This book follows these two and how they try to navigate their forbidden feelings for one another.

Review:

I will be completely honest and preface that I was a bit hesitant about reading this book/ finishing this series in the first place. I loved Fangirl Down; we stan Josephine and Wells in this household. I did however, struggle a bit to get through The Au Pair Affair. I just didn’t connect with those two or their story, which in turn, made me question whether or not I wanted to read this book. I am glad that my toxic trait of not being able to DNF a series prevailed because I honestly loved this book so much.

Like I said before, this book had me hooked within the first few pages. The tension between Sig and Chloe was unmatched. The way that they were so different, yet they just seemed to fit together so perfectly, made me root for them. All I wanted was for their love story to work itself out.
The comedic bits had me audibly laughing. The Orgasm Donors alone were probably my favorite side characters. What can I say? I have a very specific type when it comes to fictional characters. The cute, comedic relief, sidekick energy best friends get me every time. They honestly reminded me so much of Reilly and Jonesy from Letterkenny (I highly recommend it if you have not watched it). If Corrigan and Mailer get their own books, you bet your ass that I will be there front and center on release day!

My one real grievance with this book was that Sig could come off as a little too possessive, alpha male type at times for my liking. But even then, it’s such a minor grievance because this character trait didn’t completely take away from all the other traits that I did like about him and the overall story.
If you’re a fan of Tessa Bailey’s romcoms, hockey romances, and even Dan Humphrey and Serena van der Woodson shippers, this is most definitely worth the read.

Thank you, Avon and NetGalley for providing me with the eARC! I loved every second of this read!

3.5 stars. I loved the personal growth from both of the main characters, but missed the friendships and side quests of her prior books in this series! Overall liked the way this came together and excited for the next book in the series.

This wasn’t my usual kind of read, but it ended up being a fun surprise. I really enjoyed the story and found myself more into it than I expected. After this, I’ll definitely be exploring more books in this genre!

This book was so much fun! A very cute romance with a great cast of characters. The story was so well done with all the feels and emotion, I would recommend this book to everyone!

I love Tessa Bailey but this book wasn’t my favorite. I have enjoyed series and how they connect to each other but also how they are stand alone books. If you don’t read books 1&2 then you’re not really missing out on much. With that being said I just didn’t love Chloe’s character and how spoiled and entitled she was. Sig also seemed annoying to my he was infatuated with her the second he saw her which I can usually get on that story line but maybe because they were forbidden lovers because they were step siblings thru the whole thing off for me. Book 1 is my favorite in the series and I also enjoyed book 2 a lot. This one just missed the mark. But I’m hopeful book 4 will live up to the earlier books in the series.

I genuinely have been sitting on this review for at least 6 months, because I hate leaving such a negative review on a Tessa Bailey book. But I don't know as if I've ever been more disappointed in a book that I was this looking forward to, but here we are. Was there drama? Absolutely. But was it all so incredibly unnecessary that it was headache inducing? Yes. All of the drama between them was just self-inflicted and didn't make any sense. It was like they were in a tornado of their own mess and neither of them could think logically for even a single moment. Chloe was insufferable and never learned, and Sig just enabled her the entire time, I couldn't root for them or their romance, and not because of the step sibling thing (which REALLY isn't an issue). I hate to say it, but Tessa has gone from being an auto-buy author for me, to one I feel like I have to be wary of. I've heard good things about the next book in the series though, so I'm going to remain hopeful!

"When professional hockey player Sig Gauthier’s car breaks down and his phone dies, he treks into a posh private country club to call a tow truck, where he encounters the alluring Chloe Clifford, the manic pixie dream girl who captivates him immediately with her sense of adventure and penchant for stealing champagne.
Sparks fly during a moonlight kiss and the enamored pair can’t wait to see each other again, but when Sig finally arrives to meet his dad’s new girlfriend over dinner, Chloe is confusingly also there. Turns out the girlfriend is Chloe’s mother. Oh, and they’re engaged.
Sig’s dream girl is his future stepsister.
Though the pair is now wary of being involved romantically, Chloe, a sheltered harp prodigy, yearns to escape her controlling mother. Sig promises to teach her the ins and outs of independence in Boston—but not inside his bedroom. They both know there can never be more than friendship between a famous hockey player and his high-society, soon-to-be stepsister. But keeping their relationship platonic grows harder amid the developing family drama, especially knowing they were meant for so much more…" -Goodreads

This is my new favorite book by Tessa Bailey! The tension was crazy and it was such a fun read! I absolutely loved this one! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐