BANG!
We’re shot off at the very beginning, and there’s very little slow down through the entirety of this one. I thought for sure my heart would beat right out of my chest, the way this author put me through the ringer.
Emotions were touched, one minute I was sad, the next I was on a high.

The bad guys... I can usually pinpoint where they’re coming from, but I didn’t see this twist, and I don’t think that’s all the author has in store for us. I know there’s more books to follow, but this one didn’t leave us too bad off, although I still need more.

Bailey has been kidnapped, found out her father is a billionaire and alive and must go live on his estate because she’s in danger. She has siblings she’s never met and has to navigate this new world and try to make sense of it. Bailey is kind, has a good heart and is incredibly intelligent.

Kash is Bailey’s fathers associate. He is now also her personal guard. Kash is mysterious, broody and extremely handsome. He has his own secrets and has his own trauma. He is very protective of Bailey which quickly crosses the professional line. The attraction and sexual tension is most definitely there and the romance is perfect, Kash .

The storyline is complex but very easy to follow. The Insider introduces us to amazing side characters who are important throughout the story. It kept me on the edge of my seat and kept me guessing. I couldn’t put this one down and I can’t wait to pick the next one up! Definitely recommend!



Thanks to netgalley and st. martin’s press for allowing me the opportunity to read and review.

Tijan's books are usually a hit for us but this one ended up being a little bumpy. There were things that didn't always synch up or just left me feeling like I had more questions than answers. Maybe it was me and the headspace I was in when reading and others will adore it.

This is an odd one to review. I really enjoyed the reading experience for most of the book, but I also kind of have a lot of issues with it. I’m going to go the list route on this one.

*For about the first 3/4 or so of the book, I could not read this fast enough. Tijan has a very addictive quality to her writing where I just need to keep reading. I found myself really enjoying it, even though basically NOTHING was happening, plot-wise.

*Though I do often find Tijan’s writing addictive, I always feel like it could use just a little more editing. I believe this is her first traditionally published book, so I expected things to be tightened up a little more than usual. For a little while, it felt like it was. However, as the book went on, it felt like the editing got less and less polished.

*Is it weird that I both shipped the romance while also not really believing in it? It was insta-lust. There wasn’t really any development before they jumped into an intensely physical relationship. They barely talked. There were barely any cute moments or banter. But I wanted them to be together. I liked how protective Kash was of Bailey. I just wanted them to have an actual conversation once in awhile.

*So what about the plot? It felt like there wasn’t one for most of the book. And then everything happened all at once in the final few chapters. And I wasn’t terribly impressed with the direction the story went. It seemed anti-climatic. I will say that I didn’t realize this was the beginning of a series when I read it, so now that I know that, it makes more sense that a lot of larger plot issues were just hinted at to set up for the future books. I just think the story could have been a little more balanced, though.

*Some other super random thoughts — *Kashton Collelo is a cool name.* *How was Bailey’s mom able to just leave her job and whole life to move in with her former baby daddy? And WHY? Nothing that woman did made any sense to me.* *It’s not a Tijan book without some crazy drama – enter Matt and his risque partying ways.* *Who’s that blonde girl on the cover? I can only think of one side-character that could possibly be and I barely remember anything about her. Definitely not prominent enough of a character to make the cover.*

Overall, I enjoyed The Insiders, but not as much as I was hoping to. The addictive writing couldn’t quite make up for the lack of plot for me. Still, I have no doubt Tijan fans will love it and I’ll look forward to the next book in the series.

Overall Rating (out of 5): 3 Stars

I first got hooked on tijan's books with the fallen crest series. It's an awesome series that I've read multiple times. So I thought this one would be good from the blurb. Man I wasn't wrong. I was so hooked from chapter one. I could not put it down. There are so many twists and turns, and action throughout this story. The characters are diverse and well written. I'm left with a few question. I don't want to give spoilers, so I won't air them in this review. But man, that cliff hanger. Ekk. I need book two pronto. If you like Tijan, you'll love this book. It's well rounded with mystery, romance, thills, chills, angry and giddy feelings.

My first book by this author, but not my last! A great start to a romance series, which I found to be well written and hot! I loved the characters, although some parts were missing, I still found it to be engaging and sexy! While I wouldn’t say it is a completely original storyline, I do think I could say it was definitely done in an unique manner, but likely just the authors unique take on a story you’ve probably seen done many times! With all that in mind, I would stoop Hugo I recommend this story, it was exactly what I needed (even though it still had some aspects my normal genre) to give me a break from my normal thrillers. Look forward to the next one!

Will buzz around and use low Amazon reviewer number on release!

Woah, what a ride this book took me on and there's still more to come.

This one really takes off with a bang. As soon as the story starts we're off and running. There has been an attempt to kidnap Bailey but she gets away. That's when things get even weirder. Suddenly she's thrust into a world that is completely foreign to her and soon discovers her whole life was based on a lie. Her father didn't die and isn't who she was told he was. Her father is alive and well and just so happens to be her idol Peter Francis; Billionaire tech genius. She's now living on his estate and being guarded by his associate Kash and things heat up between them very quickly.

Now the middle is where things kind of stall. There was just a bit too much stuff in there that wasn't all necessary to get the point of the story across. Then we get to the ending which has a lot of wow moments packed into it. The twists and turns had me gripping the edge of my seat and now I need more!!

Cannot wait for the next installment in this trilogy!!

**Received ARC through NetGalley. Voluntarily reviewed **

Phew! What a ride...that fizzled a bit at the end to be honest.

Bailey and Kash were perfect chemistry together. Very hot. The plot was good, but I still can’t give it 5 stars.

Here’s why:
- Bailey seemed younger then her 22 years, more like 18.
- the buildup to the relationship between Bailey and Kash was hidden. Yes a few texts were mentioned, but then it was instant togetherness.
- the big plot twist at the end was cut short and then suddenly 2 weeks went by...there was a lot of fast forwarding (skipping days or weeks) in this book
-it’s an open ending, not a cliffhanger per se, but enough to make you want to know what happens next.


I received this ebook arc in exchange for an honest review from the publisher and NetGalley.

I think I’ve outgrown Tijan‘s books. I used to binge read them a few years ago, but the last few releases have all disappointed me.
The Insiders wasn’t an exception.
The characters seemed like carbon copies of characters from former books, the plot had tons of the same elements and tropes Tijan loves to repeat over and over, and the story itself simply didn’t hold my attention.
If you’ve enjoyed the author‘s last few books you’ll probably also enjoy The Insiders, but if you didn’t you might want to skip this one.

ALMOST FOUR STARS


I’m a HUGE fan of Tijan, her books like RYAN’S BED and TEARDROP SHOT are some of the best indie romances I’ve read in recent years. She is an author I can count on to deliver fast paced sports romances, as well as highly entertaining YA and NA books like RICH PRICK, which I read multiple times since its release.

THE INSIDERS is her first traditionally published book. And it had everything I like about a Tijan book. Fascinating and intriguing characters, over the top stories, and a possessive hero. To a great extent the book reminded me of the author’s mafia books, the flair and the vibe was very similar.

The main couple Bailey and Kash were very typical for Tijan.

Kash was brooding and mysterious. His silent and dangerous persona was right up my alley. Powerful, he was the one who had all the strings in his hand, while he stalked the background until Bailey forced him to make a stand. Bailey was able to make Kash smile and laugh. She was the only one who could get under his skin. And Kash was über-protective, incredibly supportive and only interested in Bailey which was swoon worthy. The combination of them as a couple worked for me in a BIG way.

The story on its own grew on me, while I got more and more invested in the outcome. I’m hooked. But I also noticed that the book didn’t grab me the same way as some of the author’s other work. I was entertained but I’m not yet 100% invested. Of course I’m looking forward to the next book, but so far the plot is lacking something that would make it an outstanding read. It’s not wowing me yet. Right now the book is being carried by Kash and Bailey’s relationship, but I’m looking for something more. Overall the book is a great start to this trilogy but I really hope that whatever the author plans for the rest of the trilogy will blow my mind.

I was quite excited to snag an early copy of The Insiders. I thought the basic premise of the book was a clever one. Our heroine, Bailey is the daughter of tech billionaire, Peter Francis. However, she never had a clue. Her mother led her to believe her father was dead. However, she learns the truth when a group attempts to kidnap her.. I can't imagine how shell-shocked you'd feel after that kind of discovery..

Bailey is immediately taken by her father's "people" into a form of protective custody. The person in charge of her, a man named Kash, is someone she's quickly attracted to. However, he's distant, private and very business-like. He appears to be the family's "fixer." She's taken to the family estate but told that she is supposed to tell everyone she's Kash's family friend, not Peter's daughter. This takes a toll on her emotionally. She is so excited to have half siblings, but to not be able to claim them is hard on her.

Bailey gets pulled into the world of the rich, famous and irresponsible by her half-brother, Matt. He's close to her age and doesn't "toe the family line." He's the epitome of a party boy and his escapades are notorious. Bailey witnesses some of it first-hand. She finds that she isn't too impressed with a lot of the wealthy people she comes into contact with. She is also given the opportunity to get to know her younger step siblings as well. She has a difficult time acclimating to their expectations of her and the lifestyle. She's insecure and feels inadequate. However, the one thing no one can take away from her is her brilliant computer and hacking ability. This does end up coming in handy a time or two during the story.

The story progresses with different plot lines blended into it. I found it quite enjoyable. There was a bit of a cliffhanger, but it was something I saw coming. I believe this is the first book in a trilogy and I'm looking forward to seeing where Tijan takes this story. I hope book two makes an appearance soon, so I'm able to see how the cliffhanger resolves itself.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to review it and the opinions contained within are my own.

Holy crap this was a great book! Although I expected a different ending I'm guessing there will be a book 2 to this one. A book worth reading

I love Tijan, she is probably my favourite romance writer! Her books are always an auto-read. I loved Kash, but I did think there were certain parts that were rushed with their relationship. Im excited to see where this series goes!!

A brand new world from the amazing Tijan and I am here for all for it !!!!!!!!!

With an opening scene that had me sitting up and paying attention I knew I was in for a ride. This book is full of suspense and intrigue.

I gravitated towards the heroine immediately, her sudden circumstances had me instantly becoming a cheerleader of hers. I felt almost motherly towards this character as she is thrust into unfamiliar surroundings and hit with a truth bomb that would knock anyone on their ass.

Enter Kashton Colello and well I have to say I was unsure whether he would be friend or foe. He was surrounded by mystery and the more I read the more I fell for him. I also needed to know absolutely everything there was to know about this man and that also kept me glued to the pages.

This storyline swept me up and I loved all the elements in it. Every character plays a part in this story and I found myself either loving or hating them but the thing of it was that each single person in this story had me feeling something towards them.

With a beginning that sucked me in and an ending that has me desperate for more, considered me obsessed with The Insiders. This book is a must read.

3.5 Stars

I have read and loved a lot of Tijan’s previous works. However, this was not my favourite from her. I felt lost a few times and wished the plot was more cohesive. While these characters also weren’t my favourite from Tijan, I did still really enjoy them! I’m a huge sucker for alpha heroes, and this is no exception! If you enjoy a spicy romance with super smart badass heroines, alpha heroes and a suspenseful plot then I would recommend reading The Insiders!

Pretty good, actually! Have never been able to get into tijans other books before not for lack of interest but just because of her writing. However this was fun and steamy

I loved the characters and the storyline development of this book. It was absolutely one of my favorites so far and I can't wait to delve in to the next one that this author writes. The storyline was simple, enjoyable, and entertaining.

I'm so over the borderline bully romances. This was very disappointing and I struggled to get through it.

Unfortunately, even though I dieeee for Tijan's writing and have loved her books since her Fallen Crest days, I could not finish this book as I found the writing to be very choppy. But I am happy to promo on release day!

Another great read by Tijan! She of course kept us on the edge of seat most of the time with what would happen next, making it hard to put book down until I finished it. The relationship between Kash and Bailey has great chemistry between the two you can almost feel the love coming off the pages. I just hate the book ended in a cliff hanger but I will definitely be grabbing book 2.