Hockey player Sig, after running into his Dream Girl Chloe at a chance encounter at a country club hours outside of his home city of Boston, discovers that Chloe is actually about to be his new stepsister.

I really thought I wasn't going to like this book that much based on the brief look we got at Sig and Chloe in The Au Pair Affair, but I'm happy to say I was pleasantly surprised! You've got your classic steamy Tessa romance that you crave, overprotective man and all! I just wish there was more hockey in my hockey romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I’ve been highly anticipating Sig and Chloe’s backstory with all the tension in the last book.

I’m usually not a fan of step-sibling type romances, but Tessa handled it SO well and made it not cringy, which I didn’t think would be possible with this trope.

The way Sig thinks about Chloe… GAH. So sweet, romantic and even a little dirty at times. He lives and breathes for this girl and his dedication to finding a way to make her his.. 🥹❤️🫠

I loved that even though Chloe had an entitled upbringing, she wanted to find her own way and Sig was there to support here through it all. Like providing her with her own apartment and making sure she was always fed.

I also loved the Baseball scene and jealousy surrounding that 😂 can’t have a slow burn without some rivalry!

I think this was a great story. I liked the tropes throughout and it was enjoyable. I didn't connect with a couple of character names, but that was easy for me to get around.

This was the cutest read! I loved these characters from the first chapter! Their banter, vibe together was great!

I loved the storyline and it had me really rooting for them! It made me laugh, tear up, all the emotions! It had great spice as well! I will be reading more from Tessa Bailey!

Thank you NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyage for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest review.

#NetGalley #DreamGirlDrama

Tessa Bailey’s Dream Girl Drama serves up a lively mix of romance, comedy, and just enough tension to keep things interesting. The chemistry between the main characters is electric, and Bailey’s signature wit is on full display, making the banter a highlight of the book.

Bailey’s knack for writing sizzling romance is undeniable, and fans of her work will find plenty to love here. However, readers looking for a deeper exploration of the characters or a truly unique plot might feel a bit underwhelmed.

Overall, Dream Girl Drama is a solid, enjoyable read perfect for a cozy afternoon or a weekend escape. It delivers the laughs, the steam, and the drama, even if it doesn’t quite break new ground.

K am absolutely love struck by this book in a different way than other Tessa Bailey books. Seeing the instant love and admiration Sig has for Chloe is so heartwarming. Chloe is quick witted and the perfect counterpart for Sig. I love seeing the full story between these two after having glimpses into their dynamic in The Au Pair Affair. Absolute must read!

I didn't like how slow the burn was or that they were both avoiding each other. I was confused about the timeline of this compared with book2.

Omg good gracious goodness. Can I said I loved it so mich, the chemistry off the charts , the plot!!! The drama!!!! This two had me on the edge of my seat all book long. Definitely recommending big time!!!!

This is book 3 in the Big Shots series although it could definitely be read as a standalone. Sig and Chloe are mentioned quite a bit in Book 2. This book goes back to Sig and Chloe's origin before they realize they are going to be step siblings. There's definite attraction between these two and I love the friendship they have. I also like how Sig helps Chloe become more independent. He annoyed me with how overprotective he was but that's not an uncommon trope in romance novels - it's just not my favorite one. This was good and the ending was unexpected.

The Big Shots Series has been and easy favorite this year, and I was so happy to receive a digital ARC of book three! We get to know Chole and Sig in book two while they are both living in Boston and we get a glimpse of their unique relationship. In their standalone book we go back a little further to see how these two met and inevitably their connection comes crashing down when they find out they will be stepsibling soon. At first, I was unsure I wanted to read about this type of relationship dynamic but between the family drama, the sexual tension and witty banter I couldn't pull myself away. I really enjoyed seeing the background of Chole trying to be independent for the first time in her life, but Sig is dead set on giving her everything in the world no matter what it takes. it's only a matter of time before they break their promise to stay best friends over the year before their parents' wedding. The story is full of drama of course, jealously, dodging headlines, meddling parents and a lot of protectiveness we know all too well. When it comes to having to choose between his dream contract or his dream girl can Sig really stay away from Chole? “It's hockey or her”

Well this was completely adorable and such a swoony romance. The love between Sig + Chloe is all consuming, passionate and true. They are a match made in heaven. Let it be noted that 𝑫𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒂 is absolutely insta love but it’s extra cute and all around a feel good read. Sig was an ideal book boyfriend. The man was downright obsessed with Chloe and I ate it up! Overall, it’s super cute and a really fun vibe.

“𝘠𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘧*𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦."

"𝐼 𝑒𝓍𝒾𝓈𝓉 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝒽𝑒𝓇."

ᴛʀᴏᴘᴇꜱ:
🏒 Hockey Romance
❤️ Forbidden Love
✨ Future Stepsiblings?!
😍 Insta Love
🌶️ Spicy
🫶🏼 Dirty Talk

Thank you to Tessa Bailey, Avon and Harper Voyager, and NetGalley for the review copy of 𝑫𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒂

3.5 stars. I won’t lie, while I did read this in one sitting I was still left a bit disappointed, it was good but didn’t live up to my expectations and I would say it’s my least favorite Tessa Bailey book. Normally she hits it out of the park, and once again it was still a very enjoyable book, but it’s not one I’ll find myself wanting to reread.

I think the first chapter about how they met was fantastic. But afterward, they fell in love off page over a series of time skips before catching up to the present so we didn’t really get to see them fall in love, they just suddenly went zero to a hundred before our eyes

And while I loved Chloe’s personality, I felt like Sig lacked one. His entire personality was based off the fact that he was completely obsessed and in love with Chloe and not much else. Don’t get me wrong, I love a man obsessed and down bad, I really loved how protective and possessive he was but also how sweet and caring. This man spoiled his girl, I just wish he had more of a personality outside of that.

Also, there was very minimal spice in this. Not necessarily a bad thing, just surprising since Tessa usually puts lots of spice in her books. There were two spicy scenes, one of which was very short.So if you’re hoping for a very spicy book, this isn’t it. But I wouldn’t let that stop you from reading it.

Overall it was a fun read and I recommend it, but It could have used some improvements.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

Unfortunately this book was not for me. The relationship between Chloe and Sig felt super rushed and I didn’t feel connected to any of the characters. I usually love a hockey romance, too!

I highly recommend this book if you like the following tropes:
-potential step siblings
-best friends to lovers
-forbidden love
-he falls first
-he would burn the world down for her

This is absolutely my favorite of the 3 so far (Elton’s book next? One can only hope). If you are looking for an MMC that shows love with actions, this is the book for you. This whole series has men that will fit that category, but Sig is the best out of the 3 IMO. The beginning was a little far fetched and insta-lovey for me, but I love that they built their friendship up before they gave into the romance aspect. All 3 books are great, but if you had to pick one of the three to read, make it this one.


Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC.

3.75 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Dream Girl Drama - that’s for sure.

This was soap opera level drama and I’m not going to lie - I ended up having a great time. I did, however, struggle immensely to get past the first initial few chapters and the beginning meet cute. I am so not a ‘love at first sight’ and ‘insta love’ fan - and this kind of reiterated that. Chloe and Sig met each other once and were immediately in love.

Sig was a big ole protective teddy bear and Chloe was a goofball with no clue - so in the end, they worked. I enjoyed their eventual best friend vibe and was honestly really pleased with the pacing past the beginning few chapters.

And the lil twist that I didn’t see coming - 🧑‍🍳💋. I was searching my brain for how Sig and Chloe could be together without feeling ‘ick’ about the whole step sibling thing - and Tessa said “voila! the perfect solution.”

In the end, big ole thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me an e-ARC.

Tessa Bailey is an auto-read for me, and I just loved the continuation of the "Big Shots" world in Dream Girl Drama. As usual, the big, burly, alpha hockey player was dreamy, and it is a very interesting twist to have the two main characters about to become step siblings. I loved learning more about Sig and Chloe as well as visiting some favorite characters from the first two books of "Big Shots." (I definitely recommend that you read the first two to get the full experience, although it isn't necessary.) If you already read Tessa Bailey, you know she is a master of spice, so get ready. :)

I’ve read a handful of Tessa Bailey books and generally have mixed feelings about them, but this one is by far my favorite. Tessa could write about tension and dirty talk between two plants and I’d read it gladly. Her characters are sometimes disjointed, and I would say the FMC in this book is at times, but I felt more emotion from these characters than previous books. Yes, I get that it’s kind of a taboo relationship, but it’s not quite tipping that line.

That said, I’d more accurately rate this book 4.5/5 because the twist and everything around that detracted from the story. I understand there needed to be some sort of explanation or catalyst for the HEA, but I want really buying it.

Sig Gauthier is going in my top 10 book boyfriends though!!

I have never been so excited to receive an ARC as when I got this one! 2024 has been the year of Tessa Bailey for me, so I’m thrilled I got to close out the year with an early copy of Sig & Chloe’s story. I’ve really enjoyed the “Big Shots” series, and while I did enjoy this book, it’s solidly in third place in the trilogy for me. Possibly because while all three are technically sports romances, there is very little hockey on-page in this one.

Sig & Chloe fall in love at first sight when a chance meeting thrusts them into each other’s path. Little do they know, they’re about to become step siblings. That’s right…their parents are getting married. So they commit to being friends. Best friends. Best friends who occasionally kiss. At least until the wedding. But when the time comes, will they be able to distance themselves from each other in order to save their reputations, and their careers?

Now, don’t get me wrong. Tessa is my girl, and will remain an auto-buy author for me. Every romance I’ve read by her is witty, fun, and the spice is through the roof. This one is no exception! If you’re a fan of romance, I think you’ll really like it. But compared to her other novels, this one just wasn’t my favorite. I think I fell too hard for Burgess & Tallulah in book two, and found myself wishing this book featured them more. This is also a rare example of a romance where I liked the MCs more as a couple than I did as individual characters. Chloe is incredibly spoiled and naive at the start of the book, almost to an insufferable degree. But I did appreciate her growth and how she learned to dig deep and earn what she wants. I really wanted to love Sig, but I found his possessiveness a little off putting.

Putting aside the taboo-adjacent subject matter, I think the main reason I didn’t LOVE this one is that I am not a fan of the insta-love trope. I don’t find it believable, and it takes a very special story for me to get on board with it. Instant chemistry? That I believe in, and Sig & Chloe have that in spades. If you’re looking for nonstop sexual tension, you won’t be disappointed!

If this review sounds a little all over the map, that’s because it is. My feelings about this book were/are a little sporadic.

I will definitely give Tessa props for somehow making a forbidden romance that works out and not in a super cliche way. I appreciate the way the earlier characters in this trilogy made appearances for advice, and that we had already met Sig and Chloe. I really was routing for them, and I found his point of view more interesting and relatable than hers, even though he was a professional hockey player. This one surprised me in a good way.

You're starting with Sig who is going to meet his father for dinner to be introduced to his new girlfriend. But the universe had other ideas and he actually had the cuties meet cute with Chloe. But that is short lived when they both find out their parents are the ones dating. The twist that I didn't see coming and it gave me such mixed feelings of do I want them together or not. In one space they are not related so this isn't as a big deal as everyone is making it seem. But in the public eye they are about to be step siblings and that just a no no period. So getting to read both their thoughts and feelings while trying to unpack this heartbreaking reality is crazy. Because their thoughts were anything but clean when it came to one another. This story can be read as a stand alone even though it is part of a series. You do get cameos of other characters but the writing is well done to where you don't feel lost when they do speak about them. Overall if you are a Tessa Bailey girly I would say check this one out and if you are not into cheesy romance you can skip it.