This started right off throwing you into the action with Bailey escaping a kidnap attempt. I was immediately hooked and dawn into the story, and kept turning pages waiting to see what would happen next. Although this is a trilogy and ends in a somewhat cliffhanger, it wasn't the kind that has me frustrated and annoyed, and that's difficult to explain without spoiling the story.

This was definitely a bit of a slow burn- Kash and Bailey sort of dance around each other and their attraction for the first half of the book, and I'm looking forward to seeing how their relationship progresses in the next installment to the series. The thing that kept this from being a five star read for me was that in the beginning with the kidnapping(this happens in the first few pages so not spoiling anything here) one of her kidnappers seems to be trying to help her. I spent a long time in the book waiting for him to reappear, or to understand what that was about, and he never reappears. It may be he comes up in the other two books, but it was frustrating because you assume it has some meaning to the story but if it wasn't going to be mentioned again in the book, it was incredibly frustrating to have it so in your face in the beginning. But this is definitely worth reading because I was hooked from page one and couldn't put this down until the end because I desperately wanted to read what would happen next!

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's for the Advanced Reader Copy. I voluntarily left an honest review.

I just love living in the world's of Tijan! This new world she has created with Bailey, Kash, Peter and all the Francis' and more, has this power to just draw you in and keep you captivated. I feel like I'm on the sidelines of a tennis match, watching intently to everything that is happing form all sides.

The main characters, Bailey and Kash, are an odd pairing but they fit so well. She's a computer genius with a photographic memory. She is beautiful but not a polished beauty.

Kash is a polished beautiful. He's from a world everyone envies and wants to be a part of. He's also extremely powerful and connected. As a man, you do not want to mess with Kash, but as a woman, you dream of getting a chance to mess with him.

I'm super intrigued with the ending and where the story will go from here. I am invested and want more!

Tijan has done it again! This book is probably one of my favorites of her books now. I felt like there was a lot more build up to this book since we knew about it for so long before it was released and this book surpassed all my expectations. Throughout the whole book it just screamed Tijan and I love that!

I fell in love with Bailey within the first few chapters and kept wanting to know more about her. She is super intelligent and has a quirky personality. She goes through a lot in such a short amount of time, which really shows just how strong of a person she is. After a scary night Bailey discovers not only who her father is, but that she has a whole other family out there. Kash is still a mystery however and I think the next book will allow us to discover more about him. Even though it is his job to be protective over everyone he takes his protection with Bailey to another level. Throughout the book you can tell though he does have feelings for Bailey, but we are still waiting for him to open up more about himself. 

I am super excited to see what the rest of this trilogy has to hold. I have a feeling we still have a lot more to discover and I can't wait. When Tijan starts a new series I get excited because she always blows me out of the water with the stories she writes and The Insiders was no exception.

This story was a great read, these charaters pulled me in and were very well written, I can't wait for more from this series

I knew that I would love this book based on all my other reads by this author. But I was not expecting this to be one of the best I’ve read of 2021. But it’s definitely in my top two. This was such an experience-I was absolutely engrossed from the beginning, sucked into this incredibly, intricate, captivating, smart, witty, steamy, sexy, and brimming with chemistry that was off the charts, romance.

OMG!! “THE INSIDERS” captivated me from page one. I was hooked. It was everything I didn’t know I needed and I couldn’t get enough of it. Yes this is a cancel all your plans kind of book. You will instantly be sucked into this story and you will be powerless to put it down! And my first thought after finishing reading was “When can I get my hands on the next book in this trilogy????” I Need It NOW!

There is so much I want to say right now but I won’t do that to you. I want you to go into this story and for it to be as much as a mystery as it was for me. So CANCEL ALL YOUR PLANS!! Be prepared to want to devour this book in a single setting... but don’t, savor it. There will be sizzling romance, mystery, intrigue, danger and so many feels and emotion. I haven’t felt this obsessed with a group of characters in a long time. And I was totally dazzled and enamored by Bailey and Kash and their chemistry! It is just so, so...HOT! I LOVED IT!!!

I’m not sure where to start except to tell you that this has become one of my favorite Tijan books and honestly, that’s saying ALOT. She’s already one of my favorite authors but this book definitely didn’t hurt her popularity with me. When I tell you I’m the darkest headed blonde because I had no clue this was going to be a trilogy... lol. Now I’m already jonesing for book 2 and 3 and I only just finished this one. The main characters were just superb. Kash is exactly the kind of Hero I love and Bailey is the kind of heroine you pull for from beginning to end. And that ending! I was honestly scared of the cliffhanger she could’ve left it at, so the one she did wasn’t as bad in my opinion. I loved the storyline so much. The plot kept me on my toes and I kept making all these hypotheses, trying to figure out what was going on. I can’t wait for more! Let’s hope she’s typing fast and furiously because once you’ve had a taste of this world, the first bite is just not enough!

“You make me want to forget the world”

The Insiders was a whirlwind of a book! This book was full of mystery, suspense, and all the feels! Emphasis on the suspense, Tijan knows how to keep you guessing and wanting more. Bailey is the Heroine who is kidnapped in the very beginning of the book only to find out she’s the daughter of a famous tech billionaire and she’s thrust into their life.
Thrust is the best word because it’s such unfamiliar territory for her compared to how she grew up. Everyone is new, some are nice while others just aren’t. Bailey meets Kash and instantly they’re drawn to one another. They’re almost like two magnets with how fast and close they’re attracted by one another.
Of course, it’s not as simple as that, there’s always something new that pops up to either worry over or have you guessing what will happen from there. There’s danger, attraction, and relationships being formed positive and negative. Bailey is just trying to navigate it all and it’s honestly a lot, for her and the reader. I felt for Bailey and how much she goes through.
Bailey is this sassy beautiful genius who loves her mom and has the chance to add to her family. I loved how deeply Bailey cared, even just meeting some of these people for the first time she wanted to impress or make them see her and I just wanted to hug her and keep her safe. Speaking of keeping her safe, that’s all Kash wanted to do and it was swoon worthy! Kash is this Beautiful, dangerous and mysterious man who you’re instantly captured by and so is Bailey.
There’s secrets, lies, and so much more to unfold as the plot thickens! Please be warned this is a trilogy and book 1 ends on a cliffhanger. I think the only thing I wished for was the next book right after because I’m left with so many questions about what happens next and where we go from there. I need the next book and I can’t wait to continue Bailey and Kash’s story because it’s going to be a whirlwind for sure.

I went into this title not knowing that it was the first title in a trilogy, but I was completely captivated and enthralled by the unique story line. The plot is complex, and the characters are intriguing and layered with twists and turns aplenty. With a plot full of secrets, lies, betrayal, suspense and intrigue I didn’t want to put this title down.
Whilst Tijan’s books can be angsty this one has more of an air of mystery that I would recommend to readers who enjoy young adult romance or the romantic suspense genre.
Bailey is an interesting heroine, incredibly intelligent and a talented hacker who is pulled into a world she doesn’t recognize and not knowing who to trust.
Kashton ‘Kash’ is Bailey’s protector who is mysterious, enigmatic, and charismatic alpha.
The chemistry between this pair is undeniable, and whilst I don’t want to say too much regarding the plot, I will be eagerly awaiting the next addition to the trilogy and look forward to seeing what happens next.

5 Stars for this heart-pounding romance!

I could not put this book down and I read into the wee hours of the morning to finish it. I just loved Bailey and Kash! I could just feel the electricity between them arcing off the pages. I loved how Bailey wanted to keep her distance from her siblings, but she just couldn't help inserting herself into their lives. She wanted to have more family. And Kash is just one big secret. Just when I thought "okay this is his big secret" ... no that wasn't it, there was more. The supporting characters were great ... I would love to see a story about Matt. The steamy scenes were well written and the banter was realistic. At times I thought I had the story figured out, then something would happen and take the story in a whole new direction. I can't wait for the next book!

I received an early copy courtesy of St. Martin's Press through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

The Insiders by Tijan
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Genre: Romance
Publication Date: May 4, 2021

The Insiders by Tijan is the first book in The Insiders Trilogy. This is the first book I've read by the author and I'm certain it wont' be the last!

Oh my goodness!!!! This was so good! I found this book to be so captivating that I read it in one sitting! I could not put it down (it was really difficult to help my husband make dinner & keep reading).

First off, I thought the story was was developed with interesting characters and plot line. I loved how well the characters were developed, even if some are total jerks and worthy of being hated! I thought Bailey was pretty awesome: independent, smart, and a tech genius. Kash sounds completely swoon worthy (thank you steamy romance!) I loved how this was fast paced with so many twists and turns.

I can't wait for the next two books to be released! There is so much more that I need to know! I definitely recommend this book if you enjoy romances with suspense!

I'm so grateful to Tijan, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.

This book was so amazing I will be buying the physical copy.

The writing was superb. The characters were dimensional.

The relationship between them was hot and beautiful and hot.

This author is new to me but I will be checking her backlist ASAP.

I cannot wait for the next book!

I could not stop once I started reading this story. When I HAD to stop it was all I thought about. It has been awhile since I felt that for a book.

Tenasious. Beautiful. Dangerous. Mysterious.

Kash and Bailey story will grab ahold of you and not let go. Bailey is so sassy and has a bite. Kash is demanding and bossy. The story took off right from the beginning and didn't slow down.

Tijan is truly the gift that keeps on giving with her books and words! Every part of this book had me captivated. I couldn’t put it down. I had to know what was going to happen and why, and just when I thought I had it figured out, Tijan threw me for a loop.

Bailey is one of my favorite Tijan heroines. She reminds me of Samantha. She’s fierce, and strong. She doesn’t take crap from anybody, and she fights for who she wants and what she loves. And she is super freaking smart, and had the biggest heart. And Kash…talk about swoony. That man is everything you could want in a hero and more. He’s an alpha male, with a sweet side too. He’s sure of himself and his choices and he’ll stop at nothing to keep Bailey safe.

Everything from the plot, to the characters, to the setting of this book was perfect. I loved that mystery and intrigue of it all. It definitely kept me on the edge of my seat and the secondary characters added another layer of awesome to this story! I’m so pumped for the next book!

The Insiders is the first book in a trilogy and starts the story of Bailey Hayes, a young woman who only recently found out that her father is actually one of her idols, tech-genius Peter Francis. The discovery comes after an attempted kidnapping and leads to Bailey completely uprooting her life and moving to be closer to a family she had no idea existed and who in turn know nothing about her. Her hero in all of this is Kashton Colello, security for and close friend of the Francis family. It's his job to protect Bailey but soon it's not just protecting her that's on his mind.

Bailey and Kash had an instant chemistry that had me sitting up and taking notice with their first interaction. It also brought a lot of questions to the book, number one being who exactly Kash was. There was a lot of mystery around his character and I found it to be one of the most intriguing parts to the story. I really liked how he was with Bailey and their romance is what kept me reading on for more.

With that being said, I do wish there were other parts to the book that were a little more interesting. As it was I felt like the entire middle hit this plateau where nothing was happening and yet too much was going on. Scene's seemed to become jumbled together and some scenes just felt pointless and made the story drag. While other scenes had me wanting a lot more information or a bigger explanation on things.

I'm not a huge fan of cliffhangers but I do like Tijan and the premise of this book seemed very interesting. But where I stand now I'm just not sure if I'll continue with the next book. I'm interesting in finding out what will happen with where we were left off but at the same time it wasn't a very exciting cliffhanger. And it worries me that this book already dragged some and I just don't' see where another two books will be necessary for us to get our ending.

WOW! This book was a whirlwind, I absolutely loved how the author created this story. From Baileys obsession with her dad and being a genius like him. It is similar to Tijan's books in the romance section, but different in the plot. I definitely can NOT wait for the second book, especially with the way the first one ended.

I would definitely recommend this book. It was a wonderful story, this author really knows how to draw you into her books. I was hooked start to finish, can't wait for more.

What can I say, Tijan does it again! We have Kashton and Bailey as of H and H. Bailey is a genius and a hacker. Kashton is a mysterious alpha bad boy and security. Someone attempts to kidnaper Bailey and finds out her father is Peter Francis. Now the story turns it in to a mystery novel but in Tijan spin and boy does it stay good through the whole story. Kashton brings her to the family estate not as Peters daughter but as a friend of the family. Bailey has a huge heart and just wants to be apart of the family. Kash is a mystery but a protector. The chemistry between Kashton and Bailey is steaming hot. I feel like I can't tell to many details, it will give the mystery away. This is filled with drama, mystery, quirkiness, love, and laughter. Tijan is always a one click buy for me and never disappoints. Another top read for me and can't wait for the next book!


***I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.***

I was instantly hooked on this story. Characters who have intelligence and special skills, plus a storyline filled with secrets and suspense always appeal to me and I thought the opening scenes of this book were fantastic to read.

I do feel that although I desperately wanted to know how the story was going to play out, that it lost the momentum that initially had me hooked. For me, there was too much time focused on dealing with Matt’s antics. I also found Bailey and Kash’s instant-attraction relationship at times fell a little flat. I am gutted that the excitement and tension of the situation they originally found themselves in dwindled. Yes, I wanted to know everything that was being hidden from Bailey and that kept me turning the pages, but for me I wish that some parts of the book had been at a faster pace to get to those exciting scenes which reappeared throughout the last quarter of the book. I also got a little lost and confused at times.

I did enjoy getting to know Bailey. She’s strong, independent and I loved seeing her with Ser and Cyclone. Her relationship with Chrissy was fabulous throughout and I’m left wondering if things are about to change for Chrissy. In future books I would love to see Bailey putting her incredible skills into action more and also showing us that strength that she possesses.

I’m assuming that Kash will play a leading part in the next book in this series. He is certainly one hot alpha male who oozes power and status. We discovered many things about him, and I envisage that everything he’s been expecting and planning for will take centre stage in the next book. I may be wrong of course; the author may have other plans for the next instalment – time will tell.

I may have some grumbles about this story but overall, I have enjoyed reading it. The Insiders has set the scene and introduced us to characters that are likely to feature throughout this series and there are a few I’d be delighted in being in the company of again as they added to the story nicely. I loved that I questioned whether or not I felt they were trustworthy, I think I suspected a number of innocent people whilst pondering over the plot. I’m certain that the few questions I have will be answered in future releases too.

I award The Insiders 3 or maybe 3.5 stars.

Ugh, I hate to do this but I did not love The Insiders. I always love any book that Tijan releases. It's always the best romance book to read. Yet The Insiders, I find myself struggling to finish the book. I could not connect to the storyline or the character. It felt a bit too rushed. It was one thing after another. Like how am I supposed to follow along and connect with the characters.

I absolutely love Tijan. She's an amazing person and storyteller. The Insiders, however, did not hold my attention. I know many of her readers are chomping at the bit to hold a copy of it in their hands. The stars left do not reflect the overall rating of the book. Other readers will love it I'm sure.