Thank you Avon and Harper Voyager and Netgally for the digital ARC!

Chloe, harp prodigy. Sig, pro hockey player. Not to mention fun side characters I hope we have future stories for!

Dream Girl Drama was a fun fast paced novel that is definitely worth a read with laughs and some angst that keeps you hooked til the end.

Another spicy romance from Tessa Bailey... I wondered how she was going to bring this one around and work out the "thing" keeping them apart and it was a great twist. The world of hockey and a classical harpist... a great opposites attract trope with forebiggen love throw in.

thank you avon and harpercollins for the arc!

tessa bailey never misses!!!! i have to admit this one was weird at the start with the pacing but it all smoothed out once the traction started going. i am biased because i love anything tessa bailey does and WILL ALWAYS BE DOWN FOR IT!!!!!!!!!

meet your new obsession sig!!! omg he is the most obsessed man i ever met. he was a DREAM and honestly i want to be as spoiled as chloe by him... please can i have one??? also the mouth on that man.. jesus! miss tessa knows how to write them hot and heavy, that's for sure.

chloe was a force to be reckoned with once she put her mind to it. i loved how equal they were to and with each other. tessa did a phenomenal job at building the tension and the desire between the two. it felt like if they wouldn't have each other, not only would they die, but i would die too, because what do you mean youre leaving ??? I loved the unwavering loyalty that they had towards each other. While Sir Savage is still my main man, this was such a perfect installment and exceeded my expectations.

The speculation surrounding their relationship added to the necessary secrecy and hidden desire. My veins were throbbinggg while reading this. I really never wanted two to-be-step-siblings to get together as badly as I needed them!!!

Tessa Bailey does it again with an another hilarious read that captivated me from the very beginning. The dynamic between Sig and Chloe was hilarious. From the very beginning these two have an undeniable connection and a wonderful banter that I found myself sucked into. It was definitely on brand for Tessa or equal parts spicy and funny. Sig was all in to Chloe from the very beginning and I found myself dying at all their antics. The tension between these two gave a delicious slow burn in the first half that had you wanting to fling your book across the room for something to happen then by the second half I couldn’t stop myself from putting it down. The characters were fun and different but also knowing they were a Tessa Bailey classic. I love how authentic and natural the romance felt in progression to the plot. A definite must read and stunning addition to the Big Shots series.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

OMG! 
Tessa Bailey did it again.  She really "lit the lamp" with Dream Girl!  There isn't a Tessa Bailey book I don't run out to buy and read.  Her stories are always uplifting, heartwarming and a whole lot of dirty. This book blew me away and Ms. Bailey decided to do the big taboo of step siblings!! Need I say more. Nope, you will definitely need to run out and get this book.  It won't disappoint.  Sig and Chloe are one of my favorites.  Next to Brandon and Piper...IYKYK.  Sigs dirty mouth and hockey moves outside and inside the bedroom will make you rethink watching hockey.  Chloe and her sweetness will just melt you heart and is the perfect match for Sig.  Their relationship is full of love, laughs and so much more. 

A definite must read on your TBR!!

Dream Girl Drama is Tessa Bailey’s third book in the Big Shots series. In book two, the peak provided into Sig and Chloe’s relationship leaves you wanting more. The opening of this book gives you on steamy, electric, meet cute that feels too good to be true! And you soon realize it is when both Sig and Chloe learn over dinner, they are going to be stepsiblings. They embark on this journey in each other’s orbits and try to fight their attraction and connection to each other. Sig shows up and helps Chole thrive independently of her mother and the life she grows up sheltered in. Sig takes on a huge caregiver role with Chloe and shows up for her consistently. Chloe starts to help Sig recognize he should be loved, cared for, and does not always have to take care of everyone else; he deserves to be cared for. Throughout the book there is a built up of angst and desire with the development of true authentic love and friendship. There is heartbreak and moments of frustration. Overall, there is found family showing up for each other and supporting each other. I enjoyed every moment of this book and love Sig and Chole’s story.

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

Thank you for the advance copy of this book.

In classic Tessa Bailey style, this is charming, funny, hilarious and steamy!

I was looking forward to the next book in the series and it did not disappoint. It's got some forbidden romance goodness in a witty and funny way when their parents are dating but they also like each other. Fans of Gossip girl will love that trope. It has classic Tessa humor which I. enjoyed but one thing I love was that her characters are always such great personalities and its character driven so reading the book is quick paced, does not drag and enjoyable! I loved it and plus hockey? Such a fun book! a must read for 2025

I just finished Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey, and wow, it did not disappoint! As a huge fan of the Big Shot series (and really all of Tessa Bailey’s books), I went into this one with high expectations, and Bailey delivered. Dream Girl Drama is everything you’d want in a rom-com: spicy, hilarious, and just the right amount of emotional depth.

This one started out feeling very insta-love like which I personally not a fan of but then because they’re soon to be kind-of-almost related it turns into this wonderful slow burn filled with tension and yearning. I love Chloe and Sig so much. Getting to see Chloe come into her own after living such a sheltered life was just wonderful. And even though Sig’s protectiveness veered a little too close to controlling at times, I really did enjoy him doing everything he could to be there for Chloe.

Overall, this one earned a solid 4.5 stars for me. If you’re already a fan of the Big Shot series, you’re going to adore this one—and if you’re new to it, be prepared to binge the whole series after this!

Thank you so much to Tessa Bailey, Netgalley, and Avon | Harper Voyager for this ARC in exchange for my honest review

This book was GREAT!!! I loved the character development and the love story!!! I would recommend this book to anyone. If you don’t take a chance to read this you’ll be missing out for sure. I’ve been wanting to know more about these characters story ever since I read the au pair affair so I was excited to find out that their story was next to be told. This overall was a great book, but you can’t expect much less from Tessa bailey. Five stars!!!!!

Dream Girl Drama is the perfect combination of heart and frustration. There is so much to love about Sig and Chloe, from their adorable meet cute to the way they truly are each other’s best friend. The frustration comes from having to watch two soul mates struggle for most of the book because they know they are off limits to each other because their parents are getting married. It is a beautiful frustration, though, because the slow burn was felt so deeply and I have never turned pages faster hoping they found a way to get their happily ever after without giving up their professional dreams. This will remain spoiler free, but I will just say the book had a great ending and I hope we get more glimpses of Sig and Chloe in the next book. Side note: I cannot wait for the next couple because their chemistry is already off the charts and so much fun to see their flirtation start! I am definitely team “Sloe” or “Chlog” and I think you will fall in love with them like I did! You can read this as a standalone, but I am really glad I read The Au Pair Affair first (it gives more context to some of the returning characters).

I absolutely love this book. I reread the first two books in the series before reading this and what a fun experience. Tessa Bailey did not disappoint. I think Sig and Chloe are my new favorite book couple. My heart ached for these two. I need a Sig in my life.

I just adore all things TB. This is no exception. The love between them? The adoration they both have for each other? The fire they ignite in each other? Chef's Kiss. The twist was so good too!
Loved this so much. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC for my review!!

4.25 Stars! ✨ Thank you, Avon and Harper Voyager & NetGalley, for blessing me with the digital ARC of Dream Girl Drama! Sig and Chloe’s story—FINALLY! I was already obsessed after their cameo in The Au Pair Affair, and let me tell you, this book delivered the drama, romance, and spice I was craving! 📖🔥

Okay, pause for dramatic effect—this book is a MASTERPIECE of forbidden love, family chaos, and swoony moonlit kisses. The yearning, the angst, the secret stolen moments—I’m still not over it. 💋😩 Tessa Bailey knows exactly how to reel you in with sizzling chemistry and then make you suffer in the best way possible.

✧ Forbidden Romance 💗
✧ Instalove but make it angsty 😍
✧ Sports Romance 🏒
✧ Broody Hockey Player Hero 💪
✧ Manic Pixie Dream Girl Vibes 🎶
✧ Slow Burn but still spicy 🔥
✧ Messy Family Drama 😬
✧ Opposites Attract 💖

Let’s talk Chloe first: harp prodigy, over-sheltered, and maybe a teensy bit spoiled, but somehow still adorable. I was ready to roll my eyes at her, but instead, I just wanted to hug her. 🥹 Watching her try to navigate independence while staying true to herself was chef’s kiss. And then there’s Sig. Ohhhh Sig. 😍 The brooding hockey god who treats Chloe like his whole world. Sure, he was borderline possessive at times, but honestly? We’re all fine with it. 🤷‍♀️

The forbidden tension was EVERYTHING. 💕 Their we-can’t-do-this-but-we’re-already-in-too-deep dynamic was perfection, and the way it shifted from insta-lust to slow-burn yearning? Ugh, my heart! 🥲 Add in the step-sibling-to-be situation and the messy family drama, and you’ve got a recipe for ALL the feels.

Now, if I had one tiny complaint, it’s this: I wanted just a little more of their domestic bliss at the end. Like, give me all the soft moments of these two finally getting their happy ending without chaos looming over them. But honestly? That’s me being greedy because the book still SLAYED.

If you’re in the mood for steamy forbidden romance with all the angst and just the right amount of sweetness, Dream Girl Drama is your next binge-read. 🌶️💖 Tessa Bailey strikes again with a swoon-worthy love story that’ll leave you wanting more. Sig and Chloe forever! 🥰

This is everything I wanted for Sig's story. The third book in one of my favorite series, I loved Sig's appearances previously and waited for his story.

Sig & Chloe

There's nothing super deep here, she's sheltered, he's a gruff NHL player with a protective streak. I could feel the electricity in their meet-cute, and the drama when realizing they are destined to be....step-siblings.

I tore through this and although I know Tessa's books aren't for everyone, this series (and book) are her best writing IMO.

3.5 stars!
This was a fun quick paced read. I really enjoyed both characters and how they cared for one another and supported each other. I did enjoy the way things were wrapped up perfectly in the end!

2.75 ⭐️

When I got this eARC I realized it was book number three in the series. I went and read book one & two before reading this one. Book one is a golf romance that I gave two stars to & book two is a hockey romance I gave 2.75 stars to.

This book is a hockey romance which I was excited about. Sig meets Chloe when his truck breaks down in front of a country club on his way to dinner with his estranged dad & his new finance. Chloe had a dinner she needed to rush to & he did as well. Little did they know it was the same dinner. They both realize that they would be step siblings.

I did really enjoy the plot twist at the end of the book.
I think I learned reading this series that Tessa Bailey is just not for me.

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for providing an eARC.

I recently received an ARC for this book. I have read a few Tessa Bailey books in the past, so I was very excited. Overall, I enjoyed the book. It was a pretty fast-paced read, I read it in a couple of days. It was a bit over the top in some aspects, Chloe has lived a sheltered life, but she literally doesn't know how to do pretty much anything for herself. Then there's Sig, I get instant love, attraction wanting to protect, etc. But he's known her for two hours and he starts paying all her bills, rent etc but it's still good. The "fix" at the ending was good.

Big hockey player finds his dream girl only to realize they’re becoming stepsiblings. Cute romance that I read through real fast. It felt like the author was trying to make it steamy even when no action was happening between the characters but overall a cute and fast read.

This book was very slow burn for Tessa - she created some nice tension, longing, and build-up for the characters. Although the reason for the slow burn was.. kinda dumb. I just had a hard time getting behind two characters (who are pushing 30) to not be together just because they are soon-to-be step siblings and it may look bad for their image. But, tension is tension I suppose.

I read The Au Pair Affair right before this one and I def feel like reading it first was needed. The two MCs for this book were in the previous book a lot and in that book we got to see a lot of their dynamic which added to the experience for this book.

Overall I appreciate a romance book where the love interests are super interested in each other right away and for the whole book - Sig and Chloe definitely only had eyes for each other.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

I love loved loved this book. This is the book we’ve all been waiting for! Tessa Bailey you did not disappoint! There’s so much Id like to say about this book but I don’t want to spoil it. All I’m saying is these characters meant to be! I’ll have a more indepth review closer to release date!