Look, you combine two of my loves (hockey romance + Tessa Bailey) and of course it's gonna be a good time. Thanks to @avonbooks for the ebook.

✔️ Insta-Lust
✔️ Forbidden Romance (sorta!)
✔️ Opposites
✔️ Hockey
✔️ Protective Over Her

Sig and Chloe meet and have an instant connection, only to find out later in the day that their parents are getting married. They know they can't be together even though both of them really want to.

I have been so curious about these two since Au Pair Affair and the ride was fun. I'm not always a huge fan of insta lust but the meet-cute was adorable and got me on board quickly.

I love a wide-eyed ingenue type so of course Chloe is my cup of tea. This couple reminded me of that old warner brothers cartoon with the big dog and the tiny kitten. 😂

I wasn't surprised by the reveal and the HEA but it was a fun journey to get there and to see both MCs torture each other with what they both want and can't have.

Steam 🔥🔥🔥
Banter 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
Swoon 💕💕💕💕

I haven’t been a huge fan of Tessa Bailey books in the past, but this one was pleasantly surprising! I mean, you typically can’t go wrong with hockey players ;) This book had some really funny moments that I enjoyed, and Sig definitely threw out some really cute romantic lines that made me swoon. It wasn’t my favorite, but I liked it better than I thought I would!

Chloe and Sig meet when his truck breaks down and she sneaks him into a country club to charge his phone, the chemistry is instant and explosive but when they find out they’re about to be step siblings they’re forced to take a step back and push against their happily ever after. But how long can they resist?

I don’t normally like the step siblings trope but this one was great! A different twist and their relationship, Sig’s development, and Chloe’s independence journey were so well intertwined it was so fun to get lost in! Loved the spice, it was way more intense than I was expecting and the angst was just right. Can’t wait for the next book!

This was a quick and easy read and absolutely had some fun moments.

Unfortunately, comparatively to others I’ve really enjoyed from her, this was not my favorite from Tessa Bailey. I am not a big fan of insta-love and this felt a bit forced and a little too cheesy for me. With that being said, I really liked Cig, some of the plot, and the spice.

This was a quick and easy read and absolutely had some fun moments. This series has been an enjoyable one but sometimes I wish there was a little bit more build-up to the relationship and more plot.

I listened to this on audio and really enjoyed the narrators and them bringing this to life. Thank you to Tessa Bailey and Avon for the ALC and ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I have been waiting for this book since meeting sig in the first two books! Sig and chloe meet unexpectedly and have an instant connection. They soon find out they are going to be step siblings and realize they can’t act on their feelings. Sig doesn’t let that stop him from doing everything he can to help chloe live out her dreams. They fight the tension for so long but will they give in… you will have to read the book to find out!

Well this was a bit disappointing. Usually I'm a pretty big fan of Tessa's work, but a good chunk of this was highly repetitive and got a little irritating, and the ending felt somewhat lackluster. The characters had almost no growth or development, and what they did have felt forced. The chemistry between the two MCs was good, as is par for TB works, and I did still enjoy it, but it definitely wasn't her best work. It felt like there was an outline that she was forcing the story to follow.

I enjoyed this book but the premise/plot was a little awkward reading about in some instances. Love a good sports romance though

Well this one was interesting, not going to lie, the first book is still my favorite. It did take me awhile to finish this one. It felt a little slower to me and it could be because we had a good glimpse of them in the last book. Although this does leave me super curious for the next one! So it was more like a 3.5 vs a 3.

Thank you so much Net Galley and Tessa Bailey for the E-ARC.

This book started off really really good, and I enjoyed everything about it. The only problem for me with this book was me. I had to stop reading to do school work and I know when I stop reading a romance book halfway through it makes it really hard for me to get back into it. That does not mean I didn't love it, it just means that I personally can not give it five stars.

Characters: Chloe and Sig were both very interesting characters. Sig is a professional hockey player and Chloe is a child prodigy harp player. They both are amazing at their respective careers and because of that I think it makes their relationship even stronger. They had a lot of chemistry and it was present throughout the entire book which I enjoyed.

Ending: I never like to say a lot about the ending of a book, but this one did not end exactly how I thought it would and I enjoyed that. But how does that man only make eight figures (tens of millions) if he is the captain of a professional hockey team in a major city like Boston. In real life that man would have a nine figure contract easily.

This book was so cute. I really love the characters and I loved the romance in it. I liked how it was forbidden but not really at the same time. Such a fun read!

I have always loved Tessa Bailey's writing style and this book is no exception. I thought their chemistry was strong, the banter was *chefs kiss*, and overall seeing their relationship grow and change over the course of the book was something I enjoyed reading.

“Chloe, I would sell my f***ing soul for you and smile while I signed on the dotted line.” -Sig

Holy sexual tension! For Sig and Chloe it is literally love first kiss and this book was a complete slow burn as they fight their attraction to each other. Honestly it is worth reading this book for just for initial meet and sexual tension. Be forewarned Sig is a complete Golden Retriever MMC.

I love Tessa Bailey books. I have passed my Bellinger Sisters books (Read these if you heaven’t!) on to so many friends I haven’t had them in my possession in at least a year possibly longer. The reason this didn’t go above 3 1/2 stars for me was the tension was so good that when they finally got together felt like the burn created a fire that didn’t live up to what I expected. Also let’s be honest I don’t love Golden Retriever or Cinnamon Roll MMC. If I had my way they wouldn’t exist in romance novels.

What you about? What is your favorite MMC type? Golden Retriever, Cinnamon Roll, Grumpy/Sunshine, Alpha Male, Damaged Hero, or Morally Grey? Any I am missing from this list?

Thank you Netgalley for granting me access to the ARC of this book. Last month I read book two and loved it. This was no exception.

Sig was down-bad-crying-in-the-gym for this girl! At times it was too much, like stay away from one another or be together. Pick a side. There were some cameos which I loved, side characters who went to bat for Sig. It was a great love story!

#netgalley #arc #tessabailey #dreamgirldrama

Ahhh, I love Tessa Bailey. This book was filled with drama & spice! The forbidden tension was 10/10..

A steamy chance encounter between a professional hockey player and a rich manic pixie dream girl at a posh country club takes a turn when they realize their parents are engaged and they will soon be step-siblings. This book was just an okay read for me. The characters and the banter seemed kind of shallow and it came across that they were just obsessed with each other physically. I did appreciate how the sexual tension developed because the relationship was taboo. I do think they each grew on me and proved themselves by the end of the story but it just felt like it dragged and really took a while to get there. In typical Tessa Bailey fashion, the author definitely delivers on the spice aspect. This was not my favorite book by this author but I think if you like her writing, you would still enjoy this one. I also did not realize this was the third book in the Big Shots series and had not read the previous books so that could have helped me like it better as well. Thank you to NetGalley, Tessa Bailey, and Avon and Harper Voyager for the gifted ARC. This is a voluntary and honest review.

I had to DNF this book. I really like Tessa Bailey as an author, so I was disappointed that I didn't want to finish this book. I thought the whole premise of the book was dumb and not believable. It just all seemed kind of ridiculous. I will still read future books from her, but this one was just a no for me.

I will buy Tessa bailey's new books. The way that she dynamically creates characters and establishes a storyline is unforgettable.

A deliciously chaotic romance that’s unapologetically bold and brimming with personality. It knows exactly what it is: pure, escapist fun with a big heart. If you’re in the mood for a wild ride and a hero who melts under the weight of his feelings, Tessa Bailey delivers again.

Each new book Tessa Bailey releases is an instant favorite. I love knowing what to expect going in, that being enough steam to make even the most seasoned romance reader blush, a hero (or heroine) who specializes in dirty-talk, top-tier flirty banter, and a love story that’s unabashedly over-the-top and all-consuming in its intensity. Her books are insanely addictive and I can’t get enough! Case in point, the most recent book in her Big Shot Series, Dream Girl Drama. I read this when it released but I’ve been collecting various editions (just for funsies), so I figured I should actually get around to posting my review. 🙈 
 
When Sig and Chloe were first introduced earlier in the Big Shots Series, I was ready and waiting for their story. Maybe I’ve just been reading too many steamy romances, but the forbidden aspect of their would-be romance (meaning that they’re about to be step-siblings) seemed like a minor inconvenience to me. I knew that Sig was so adorably far gone for Chloe, even before I knew their backstory, that I was firmly #TeamSig&Chloe, no questions asked. 😂  
 
But I will say that the angst and the drama of their will they/won’t they relationship builds this inescapable, passionate longing between them. Their attraction is glaringly obvious from their first meeting, but discovering their newfound connection creates this seemingly insurmountable obstacle.  
 
Each chapter is a relentless tease, hinting at their explosive chemistry, which only grows in intensity as the narrative progresses and their relationship evolves. While there’s a self-imposed barrier between Sig and Chloe, there’s also an inherent understanding of their emotional connection, so it’s only a matter of *when* and not *if* they’ll stop denying the magnetic pull that has them giving in to their innermost desires and baser instincts.

With a romance that’s both heart-meltingly sweet and breathtakingly sexy, a heroine who is bold and vivacious and refreshingly earnest, a hero who’s fiercely protective and unapologetically over-the-top with his actions and feelings, and a narrative that’s fast-paced, engaging and entertaining, Dream Girl Drama is a delightful, fun, and compelling love story. I genuinely enjoyed every moment from start to finish. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🔥🎭 Book Review: Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey 🎭🔥

Get ready for a steamy, fun, and fiercely addictive romance! Tessa Bailey brings her signature wit and heat to Dream Girl Drama, a story about second chances, sibling rivalry, and finding love where you least expect it.

What it’s about:
When Viv, a fiery actress, and Ryan, her charming but stubborn co-star, are forced to work together on a high-stakes production, the chemistry is undeniable. But behind the scenes, they both have their own dramas to face. Can they put aside the drama and rewrite their story?

Tropes You’ll Love:
🔥 Enemies-to-lovers
🎭 Workplace romance
💞 Second chance romance
⚡️ Fiery banter
✨ Sibling rivalry

If you want a romance that’s equal parts laugh-out-loud funny and sizzling hot, Dream Girl Drama is your perfect pick!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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