3 stars. I had high expectations from this book after the anticipation from the previous book but unfortunately it fell flat. The meet cute was super cute and fun. However, the next few chapters didn't keep me as engaged then when we got to the current time I just couldn't connect. I felt like they made Chloe way to childlike. It was like she was uncapable of doing anything herself. I was partially more interested in the family storyline. However, it ended up being exactly like I expected it to be. This book just didn't hit like the last two of the series. It still had fun moments. I liked the banter between teammates and how committed Sig was but that was about it.

Thank you Tesssa Bailey, NetGalley, and Avon and Harper Voyager for the free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

2.5 stars. This started out pretty cute but just lost momentum as it went on. While I liked the characters, the plot seemed thin and repetitive in a lot of places. Also, I do not care for 3rd person POV and it ends up being very distracting to me the whole time I'm reading. I think I'm good on Tessa Bailey for a while, just not my vibe anymore.

Let’s be real here, I’m a slut for Tessa Bailey Books. I Devoured the first 75% of this book within 12 hours of receiving this ARC copy!! This new series has been my favorite by Tessa and I cannot wait to read more from her. 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5

This is the third book in this series, and I’ve enjoyed them so far. Sig and Chloe were introduced in the last book, and I looked forward to getting more of their dynamic. I’ve always loved a forbidden romance trope, so this ticked off a few boxes for me. Sig was GONE for Chloe from the first moment, and it made me giddy.

Thanks as always to NetGalley for the ARC.

This was a really anticipated read for me because I was so invested in Sig and Chloe in The Au Pair Affair and this was sooooo good! Spicy and fun! The plot was really fun and there was banter was fantastic. Definitely a quick read like most of Tessa Bailey’s books and it was just as good!

I wanted to like this book so much since I liked Fangirl Down. However there is a lot that bothers me about this book and honestly was lacking in all places. I had to DNF at 57%.

First: Chloe is so immature and childish that I'm surprised anyone liked her. Somehow she is the daughter of wealthy people but has never heard of Sephora. Let's not even talk about her spending habits and how she never gets a job since Sig is constantly babying her. Literally she tells her landlord she bought eye creams instead of paying rent which was a week behind

Secondly: Sig (yes that is his name) was so overprotective that it was just stupid and unbelievable as well. He is constantly making excuses for Chloe and saying he deserves the wolrd because she comes from a rich family. UGH! He also has to budget money because he lacks a spine to tell Chloe "no" when it comes to money.


Third: They had an instant love connection that wasn't even real. Boht character literally met inthe first chapter, kiss, then spend the rest of the book talking about banging each other constantly.

Oh how I love a Tessa Bailey novel and this story was one I was ready for her to explore. Sig and Chloe‘s story I feel was far more developed than any of her other books. There were layers of sadness, desire, need, love, fear and happiness. I loved that the MCs came together and also faced challenges. The ending was suspenseful but was perfect! As always, she never leaves you without spice and this book went places I have yet to read her go. I blushed, and I rarely blush. ☺️👏🏼👏🏼

The book read really well I liked the back-and-forth from different characters perspectives I really enjoyed. The characters. Burgess, Tallulah, and the orgasm donors are in this book quite a bit so it is nice to have them in this story.

Title: Dream Girl Drama
Author: Tessa Bailey
Series: Big Shots #3
Rating: 4 ⭐️

Well, I knew while reading The Au Pair Affair that I was going to love Sig and Chloe's story, and dannnng was I right.

Sig, our loveable, obsessive, protective professional hockey player had me hooked from the absolute start (in all honesty, since that scene in TAPA😏). He was always willing to bend over backwards for Chloe, and while a few times it may have been a bit much, every other time was SO CUTE! He was one of those cute teddy bear characters on the outside, but when in the bedroom, he had a mouth that was on fire 🔥🥵

It was amazing to see Chloe, our first time adventurer and first class harpist, come out of her shell and achieve her goals. The intense insta-chemistry between these two soon to be step-siblings was extreme and I was absolutely living for it! One thing that definitely wasn't on my bingo card was an intense hockey x baseball rivalry (book 4....maybe...potentially....hopefully?).

I have loved each of the Big Shots books, but Sig is definitely my favorite so far!

This is a must read once it is released on February 4, 2025!

Read this book if you enjoy:
- Forbidden romance
- Hockey romance
- Future step siblings
- Insta-love
- He takes care of her in every way possible
- Harps
- Baseball
- Dogs

A huge HUGE thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager, NetGalley, and Tessa Bailey for the ARC/eARC for an honest review!

First i would love to thank everyone who had anything to do with me being able to get my hands on this book early (you are fantastic and I hope you are having the best year ever). I truly had my hesitations requesting this book since I knew this was the third book in the series and i had yet to read the other two. I will say reading this book made me want to go back and read the other two books in the series thats how fantastic Dream Girl Drama is. This book was everything i wanted it to be and more from the characters, the plot, the sex (OH MY GOD THE SEX) this book is a five star book in my eyes. The only issue i had was with the timeline, it seemed to be a little choppy in my opinion especially with the wedding timeline being a really big factor in driving the plot forward. Overall this book was fantastic and i will recommend it to anyone looking to dip their toe in the Tessa Bailey world or someone looking for a perfect one sitting read.

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