I've said it before and I'll say it again, Tessa Bailey is big time hit or miss! And Dream Girl Drama was absolutely a miss for me.

Thank you to Avon books for sending me this book! I couldn't wait to read it!
Tessa Bailey's "Dream Girl Drama" is a delightful and steamy sports romance that hits all the right notes. This book delivers the perfect blend of humor, heart, and heat that Bailey is known for, making it a truly enjoyable read. It's a perfect pick for anyone looking for a lighthearted and engaging read and loves a good hockey romance (I know I do).
Thank you to Avon again for giving me the chance to read this book!

This had such a fun meet cute and an interesting couple. Chloe was enjoyable to follow and Sig, well, we stan a man who spoils his woman and takes care of her. Some of the family drama was a bit much at times but there were other elements of it that added to the story, so it didn’t take away from anything, and the premise promised that, so I think it worked. I think this was my favorite of the three in the series.

I loved this book.

I've been a big fan of the Big Shots series since Fangirl Down, I don't know what Tessa is putting in these books but there is something that is so addictive about them! Dream Girl Drama has been one of my most anticipated reads for awhile, and it lived up to everything I hoped it would be.

I'm not usually a fan of insta-love/lust in romance novels, but I think it works so well in this one as Sig and Chloe had already been introduced to us in The Au Pair Affair. Right away their dynamic was so electric, but knowing what awaits them had my chest aching. This book is filled with so much yearning (omg bring back men who yearn), tension, and just plain love for one another. I was rooting for their relationship every page just waiting to see how they'd finally end up together! This has been my favorite installment of the series so far, I truly could not put this book down.

Thank you so much NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyager, and Tessa Bailey for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review, I'm so thrilled to have gotten to read my most anticipated release of the year!

Tessa Bailey does it again! Chloe is a rich girl who has no idea how life functions. Sig is a guy who she meets at a bar, who also happens to be her impending step brother. Things get much more complicated from there. This book was absolutely delicious and I devoured it in less than a day.

Another part in the Big Shots series by Tessa Bailey. Dream Girl Drama is a fun, fast-paced spicy sports romance. The book follows pro hockey player Sig Gauthier and harpist Chloe Clifford, the future step siblings.
Overall, I liked this book. The characters were very likable, and the chemistry between characters was so good.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC copy.

This eas my first full length boom I've read by Tessa Bailey, and I wasn't disappointed! I'll definitely be buying a physical copy of this for my shelves. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this in advance.

Bruh. I've never been more excited about a step sibling book (ik they aren't technically)
Tessa Bailey is an autobuy author so l was so excited when I saw I was lucky enough to get the eARC from @netgalley !
The slow burn in the book is burning hot, my guy. Tessa never disappoints with the way her men make me feel.
Obsessed isn't a good enough word for how I feel about Sig. Lawdamercy. THAT. MAN. He isn't afraid to spoil his girl, lemme tell ya.
Now, comparatively speaking, Burgess is still my main man...but Sig is a close second.
HIGHLY suggest.

Didn't at all connect with this book or the characters unfortunately. Fell flat for me, FMC seemed so very helpless, which I get, she was very sheltered but it was a bit much. The whole they can't be together because they will be step siblings thing felt off to me as well. They were adults, had no idea their parents were even together when they met. Not my cup of tea from start to finish.

The beginning of the book had me hooked but once the storyline started getting messy due to the complications in their relationship, the story felt rushed. This was the first “step” sibling trope I’ve read and felt to rushed.

Everything Tessa writes turns to gold and now she’s dipping her toe into taboo???? I LOVE IT AND HER.

This story was everything I wanted and more. It’s now my favorite of the series bar none.

FORBIDDEN ROMANCE!!! When I read about these two in The Au Pair Affair I knew I had to get more! Sports romance is my jam, especially hockey, so i was in! I am not a big fan of instalust, but I do feel like it worked in this one because of the forbidden aspect of being step siblings. SO MUCH PINING!

Tessa could really do no wrong with her sports romances. I am loving this series so much and I was so happy to finally read Sig's story.

I loved almost everything about this book, the characters, though I wish we saw some more of the past couples in this book. I liked the mystery around if they will be together and how. Though I did not expect how that turned out in the end it was a cool twist. My only question is what happened to the dog, did he stay with them did he go back to Grace? I need to know he was okay, that dumb little guy. Also the spice scenes were perfect as usual.

I really cannot wait to see what other couples come from this series because I thought this was the end but I see there is another book with one of the rookies and I hope the other one gets a book too.

Thank you to netgalley for a copy of this book to read and review.

I just want to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this amazing book 🥺❤️

Once I got approved I had to read the other 2 books to understand who’s Chloe and Sig but honestly I really recommend it. I can’t even describe how well written the book was from how they met to the “issue” that they had going on. If you like books with Family secrets, hot jealous man, spicy moments, and forbidden love you will love this book 😭💪🏼

3/5

I have loved this fun little series from Tessa Bailey. This third book tells the story of Sig and Chloe who we met in earlier books. It goes back to when they first met and then quickly finding out their parents were engaged to be married. Even though they are soon to be step siblings, the feelings don’t go away. When it threatens both their careers can they stay away from each other?

Tessa always brings the right about of drama, romance and spice to all these books! I love all these characters and will keep reading them as long as she keeps writing them!

Ugh. I'm sorry. I didn't love this book. The dialogue was so cringey. It didn't feel genuine or organic. Maybe it was the insta-love? Idk I had high hopes but I just didn't love it.

I really wish that I enjoyed this more. Typically I have a lot of fun with Tessa Bailey’s outrageous romances. This one wasn’t my favorite. I found myself skimming through parts of it.

While I definitely can suspend disbelief in romance novels, I couldn’t in this one. Chloe’s mom and Sig’s dad are engaged, so they can’t be together. All of the characters in the story find it taboo and shocking that they are into each other. In real life, no one would care at all. Chloe and Sig are two adults who met before they knew who the other person was. It wouldn’t be a big deal.
If this was just a small part of the story, I could look past it. However, it’s the entire conflict. Nothing else keeps them apart.


Although I didn’t mind the couple’s dynamic, some readers will. Sig likes to “take care” of Chloe, spoiling her and handling all of her problems. This can be interpreted as infantilization. I didn’t have an issue with this, but it’s certainly not for every romance reader.


I will still continue to read Tessa Bailey and this series, but if you are new to this author this is not the place to start. 2.5 stars

Dream Girl Drama was honestly the best out of the 3 books!

Tessa Bailey loves to play with a mans bum... its not my favorite. But overall it was a good book and had decent character development and plenty of angst. I listened to the 2nd book in this series and so everytime i heard Chloes voice it was the high pitch blonde voice.

I literally screamed when I got the email I would be receiving this ARC! Tessa fricken Bailey!!

She does it again. Dream Girl Drama is an emotional, heartfelt, & steamy roller coaster. We ALL have been waiting for Sig & Chloe’s story since the very beginning of the big shots series. Tessa delivers & does not disappoint!

If you are a Tessa Bailey fan you will love this book! Or if you are someone who loves a book where you feel all the things - Add to your TBR!

I have read quite a few books by this author, but this was not one of my favorites. It felt off and the whole story felt that it revolved around them being future step siblings. Wasn't the worst but also was hard for me to get through.