Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review

Review: Bailey achieves a hat-trick for the Big Shots series with this latest installment! 

 

“Dream Girl Drama” follows Sig Gauthier—a professional hockey player—and Chloe Clifford—a talented harpist— after a steamy encounter between them takes a turn when they discover that their parents are engaged. 

 

Tessa Bailey ventures into taboo romance territory with this one! At the same time, the circumstances of how Sig and Chloe meet and a surprising plot twist near the end ultimately address any disconcertedness, which I appreciated. 

 

The forbidden nature of Sig and Chloe’s relationship prevents them from acting on their “insta-love” right away. As a result, this book is chock-full of the most incredible romantic tension with lots of pining and banter! I absolutely loved their push/pull dynamic and the growth they underwent as the novel progressed. 

 

I really enjoyed exploring a side of Chloe that we don’t get to see in “The Au Pair Affair.” She exhibits so much strength by leaving behind her sheltered life in pursuit of independence and a career in music. Sig champions her new start and encourages her to reach for the stars, which immediately endeared himself to me. I LOVE an mmc who is down bad and Sig is the very definition of that! He sacrifices a lot to help her realize her dreams without expecting anything in return, but the love and support he receives from Chloe—two things that he was lacking in his life—made my heart so full! 

 

I practically devoured this one because it was such a joy to read! I cannot wait for the next book in the Big Shots universe—we meet the mc’s in this one and I’m obsessed with them already!