3.75🌟

I loved Chloe and Sig’s chemistry in The Au Pair Affair, so I was really excited for this book. The timeline felt a bit rushed, especially at the beginning, but this book featured some of my favorite banter Tessa Bailey has ever written. (The baseball scenes are going live rent-free in my mind.)

Dream Girl Drama is the best book in the Big Shots series HANDS DOWN. I was iffy on if I was even going to read it, considering how much I HATED the previous book in the series and the fact I wasn't sure if I wanted to read a step-sibling romance... I'm very glad Tessa Bailey found a way around making it weird (IYKYK).

I genuinely enjoyed every second of this book. Sig and Chloe's chemistry and their romantic and sexual tension were CRAZY good. I was rooting for them despite the odds.

Dream Girl Drama was a genuinely good time and I could have read 100 more pages of it.

Thank you to Netgalley and Libro.FM for my ARC copies.

Who doesn't love a good hockey romance??? I know I do!! This is my first ever Tessa Baily book and wow, I loved it. I will absolutely be reading more of her books in the future!! 10/10.

4.5 stars

This might just be my favorite Tessa Bailey book.
I was really looking forward to reading Chloe and Sig's story after reading The Au Pair Affair. I had fun with them. I love a yearning man, and man, was Sig yearning. My biggest qualm was the fact that I don't think anyone would actually see their future-step-sibling relationship as taboo or inappropriate as they made it seem. They're adults and met as adults... it's not like they grew up in the same house. I think it would've hit harder if it ended up that they (Chloe and Sig and their parents) made a bigger deal about it and the rest of the world didn't really care.

Thank you Avon Books & Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice 🌶️🌶️

Sig is the most amazing man! He worships Chloe and knew from the moment he meant her she would be his.

Chloe was harder for me to be drawn too because of how she was raised her clueless nature led her to be selfish. But I think she grew up I. This book and grew on me! And the sacrifices she made for Sig showed her love for him.

Tessa books are sweet romances that lead to beautiful happy endings. Great read and great found family!

Sig and Chloe’s instant attraction was HOT, and it didn’t let up from there, in true TB fashion. I loved the slightly taboo vibes of them about to be step-siblings, the hockey aspect, and the insta love. All in all, another amazing installment to this series.

For those sports romcom lovers, this has it all. Sig and Chloe have the most complex yet LOVING relationship in this forbidden lover's romance. I adored Sig and his caring/protective nature. Although I figured out the ending pretty early on, I was still wrapped up in their steamy love. Highly recommend and can't wait for the next two books!

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for the ARC!

The way this started was odd. Many time jumps - one week later, two weeks later, two months later and then a “now” all of a sudden. It was not very seamless; it just didn’t flow well.

Insta love - like IMMEDIATE love faster than instant if that’s possible. At first I thought he was just thinking with his dick and that’s why it was so insta, but I was wrong unfortunately - that would’ve been better tbh. Trying to be taboo with a potential step siblings thing but it was all before they became step siblings so does that even count?

Two grown adult characters both acting like idiot teenagers. I understand Chloe was spoiled and rich therefore sheltered but she is so useless and can’t do BASIC things. Come the eff on. Sig is “protective” in a totally emotionally abusive manner. A 25 and a 29 year old both so incredibly insecure. Him threatening any and all men around her. Her freaking out because the team’s new GM is a woman. Ugh.

Halfway through and I honestly didn’t know where it was going because aside from the obvious screwing at some point. I think they’re going for a slow burn here, but it was so lack luster and incredibly annoying. The ending? UGH. 😑

ALSO - my final couple of gripes: calling the rookies “The Orgasm Donors” I didn’t think it could get anymore cringe after repeatedly calling Chloe a “manic pixie dream girl” but I was wrong. It’s giving “pick me” energy

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️


I was so excited to receive this eARC. I love Tessa’s books and couldn’t wait to start this.

Tropes:
🏒Hockey Player MMC
🎀Rich Girl FMC
🏒Step-siblings
🎀He is obsessed with her
🏒Touch her and Die

I enjoyed Sig and Chloe’s story. The was Sig was obsessed with Chloe was very cute. I will say, the one thing I didn’t like was the fact that Chloe was portrayed as the “dumb blonde” and didn’t know how to do anything. I am glad that they were able to get their happy ending, however I felt like the story dragged on and we only got to see a glimpse of their HEA. Not my favorite book of this series, but I am excited to continue the other characters stories.

Thank you Netgalley and Tessa Bailey for sending me this arc!

This was the third book in the Big Shots series and it was so cute! The tension and angst combined with the slow burn made the spice that much hotter. I loved the friends to lovers trope in this book, and combined with the forbidden aspect of being potential step-siblings made it even better.

Thank you NetGalley and Tessa Bailey for the opportunity to review this book before publication!

If we need to be specific this was a 4.5 star. It's a hockey romance but not like your normal hockey romance. the sport is in the plot line but It's not thrown in your face as much as most hockey romances does. I love the way this series set up this book. It has the feel of being it's own independent book but parts from the other books sprinkled in. The whole step siblings romance is very taboo but I feel like Tessa Bailey wrote it in a way that doesn't give you the ick. Don't get me wrong the thought is always in the back of your head while reading this book but it's not constantly throwing up red flags or even making it gross. It was tastefully done and feels more just like a forbidden love trope. I love Tessa Bailey books there such a nice easy cozy read and this book did not disappoint. I cant wait to see where the rest of this series goes.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this free ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

You will never find me saying no to the promise of fun guaranteed in a Tessa Bailey book! This one falls into the middle of the pack for me with Bailey’s work. The beginning was strong with a fantastic meet cute and instant chemistry. While it was a bit insta love, I think it worked and was believable. Some readers may see some red flags in Sig or find Chloe too spoiled to root for, but fans of Bailey’s previous work will likely find the yearning and pining to be right on point. I struggled with the rapid ending, awkward intro of characters for the next book and once again seeing very little hockey in what’s supposed to be a sports romance book. Even so, it’s still a sizzling romance that Bailey is known for and if you’re looking for a rom com or a light hearted read or are a fan of her work, I think you’ll have fun with this one

Stopppp—this book was so freaking sweet! Tessa Bailey never fails to make my heart happy! Sig is definitely a new book boyfriend. I loved how he knew Chloe was his dream girl right away. Everything he did for her, plus that nickname—Dream Girl? Ugh, swoon!

Highly recommend if you’re looking for a sweet, hockey romance with spice.

Thank you so much, Avon books & NetGalley for the ARC!

4 Stars I am loving the books in Tessa Bailey's Big Shots series! Sports romances are my fave and it's fun to see TB's take on them.

When NHL star Sig Gauthier meets harpist Chloe Clifford after his car breaks down at her country club, he knows immediately that he's met the love of his life and his future wife. The only issue? She's his soon to be stepsister. Sig's estranged father is engaged to Chloe's mother, and though he can't deny his feelings for her, Sig knows it's best to stay away. But that's made difficult when Sig promises to help Chloe escape her mother's controlling nature and teach her to be independent in Boston. Their feelings grow and it becomes harder to stay away from each other, knowing that they are destined to be so much more.

Tessa Bailey took an interesting turn with this one, flirting with a taboo romance trope like step siblings. It's a fun read as the tension grows with Chloe and Sig knowing that a relationship between them is forbidden and could hurt their careers, but being unable to deny their feelings. Though instalust/instalove isn't my favorite trope, I loved that the time jumps in this one allowed the reader to see the very real friendship that Chloe and Sig forged while he helped her learn to be independent from her mother. Sig adores Chloe and cares for her in whatever ways he can, which sometimes means spoiling her like a princess. He's adorable and the angst in this one really got me. I also did not see that twist at the end coming!

Thanks Avon and Tessa Bailey for the ARC! Dream Girl Drama releases February 4th!

4 Stars I am loving the books in Tessa Bailey's Big Shots series! Sports romances are my fave and it's fun to see TB's take on them.

When NHL star Sig Gauthier meets harpist Chloe Clifford after his car breaks down at her country club, he knows immediately that he's met the love of his life and his future wife. The only issue? She's his soon to be stepsister. Sig's estranged father is engaged to Chloe's mother, and though he can't deny his feelings for her, Sig knows it's best to stay away. But that's made difficult when Sig promises to help Chloe escape her mother's controlling nature and teach her to be independent in Boston. Their feelings grow and it becomes harder to stay away from each other, knowing that they are destined to be so much more.

Tessa Bailey took an interesting turn with this one, flirting with a taboo romance trope like step siblings. It's a fun read as the tension grows with Chloe and Sig knowing that a relationship between them is forbidden and could hurt their careers, but being unable to deny their feelings. Though instalust/instalove isn't my favorite trope, I loved that the time jumps in this one allowed the reader to see the very real friendship that Chloe and Sig forged while he helped her learn to be independent from her mother. Sig adores Chloe and cares for her in whatever ways he can, which sometimes means spoiling her like a princess. He's adorable and the angst in this one really got me. I also did not see that twist at the end coming!

Thanks Avon and Tessa Bailey for the ARC! Dream Girl Drama releases February 4th!

I would like to personally thank Tessa Bailey for creating Sig Gauthier and putting him on paper for us. 😮‍💨

Sig & Chloe are from two totally different worlds and are about to become step-siblings, but the universe (well, mostly Sig) can’t stop putting them together. They are best friends and ride-or-dies, but they both want more. Too bad that would be too taboo for a famous hockey player and up-and-coming professional harp player. 🏒

I have never highlighted quotes from a book as much as I did in this one. Sig and Chloe are so down-bad for each other and the foreboding marriage of their parents hangs like a heavy cloud, even in their happiest times. I truly did not know how they were going to figure out a way to be together, but I kept the faith and it was so, so worth it. 😪

This is by far my new favorite Tessa Bailey book, and will probably end up being a comfort read. I can’t wait to read it again and again! A million stars.

“Until my last sunrise dream girl.”❣️

4.5 stars
Sig and Chloe have such a fun meet cute and instant attraction. Then it all comes crashing down when they realize her mom and his dad are getting married.
Still, they can't stay away from each other, and Sig moves her to Boston, supporting her and teaching her independence. They become each other's best friend, and it's really sweet to watch the slow burn (except sometimes excruciating) and how well they care for each other. They absolutely fall in love without anything physical after the kiss the night they met. After waiting as long as possible, they give in and their chemistry is off the charts. Then they have to decide what matters more.
I appreciated that there weren't any repeat scenes from book 2 (because of time jumps), except I wouldn't have minded getting a peek at their trip to Costa Rica for Chloe to play at Josephine and Wells' wedding.
Really enjoyéd this story, and I didn't think the "scandal" of them being together was as big a deal as it was made out to be since they were both adults and met each other without knowing.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
If you’re looking for pining and incredible chemistry and slow burn and angst, this book is for you!

THOUGHTS 💭
🏒 I love a good opposites attract romance; she’s a wealthy, country club going harpist who hasn’t ever had to do anything on her own; he’s a “scraping by,” gruff professional hockey player who had to grow up quickly and take on adult responsibilities as child.
🏒 The pining and the forbidden-ness and Sig’s dirty talk were some of my favorite parts of this book. 🥵
🏒 I love how these two view each other; the author wrote some perfectly swoony lines when Chloe thinks of Sig and Sig thinks of Chloe. They are soulmates and can’t imagine life without the other and it was seriously sweet (and sometimes seriously frustrating!)
🏒 The slow burn E X P L O D E D into some pretty incredible spice. Sig and Chloe’s adorable, supportive “friendship” turning into something more felt long-awaited.
🏒 I love sports romances because of the teammate banter! Sig’s teammates brought some great humor to this book.
🏒 My one hangup with this book (that made my rating drop half a star) is that I truly don’t think people would be THIS scandalized by “step siblings“ falling in love, especially in this situation. Sig and Chloe never grew up together; they never lived in the same house together; they were adults when they met; and they met before they knew they were to be “step siblings.“

Thanks so much to Avon and Tessa Bailey for the ARC of this book!

Tessa Bailey is the queen of the series and we love her for it. Loved finally knowing about Sig and Chloe’s relationship and history and seeing how it all played out.

4⭐️ 3🌶️

I love when he falls first and man does Sig fall first and HARD. His obsession with her was so cute to see and I loved how much she wanted him too! I really liked their relationship even from the beginning and couldn’t wait to see where it went!

While the book did seem like there was a lot of back and forth in the end I love how it played out. Step siblings while taboo isn’t as taboo as some other stuff I’ve read, but Tessa made this one seem super forbidden and it worked. I was nervous to see how things would workout. The smut was spicy and the epilogue made me smile from ear to ear