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cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
The Damaged picks up from the first book in the series (The Insiders) it was everything I hoped for but also more than I could have ever imagined.
Kash and Bailey really brought all the feels into this book. The whole plot was cool, it takes and the twists thrown upon us and I can’t wait for book three to see what in store for Bailey, Kash and the Francis family next.
If you haven’t read any Tijan’s books by now, read this series one and you won’t be disappointed.
I received a ARC from St. Martin's Press through NetGalley for an honest review..
The Damaged picks up from the first book in the series (The Insiders) it was everything I hoped for but also more than I could have ever imagined.
Kash and Bailey really brought all the feels into this book. The whole plot was cool, it takes and the twists thrown upon us and I can’t wait for book three to see what in store for Bailey, Kash and the Francis family next.
If you haven’t read any Tijan’s books by now, read this series one and you won’t be disappointed.
I received a ARC from St. Martin's Press through NetGalley for an honest review..
1bookobsessionconfessions's review against another edition
4.0
-This is the second book in a trilogy, you need to read The Insiders before this.-
Intense, action packed and steamy!
Bailey and Kash started their relationship in the first book, their beginning and their lives aren’t typical at all. It’s high octane and extreme in so many ways.
In this book they got closer and I was happy to “see” more of their relationship. Bailey and Kash are living together and they’re really hot and heavy. Their chemistry plus his alpha protectiveness is intense and smoking hot. He’s really sexy and dreamy.
Bailey and Kash went through so much in a short time in the first book.
Threats, mysteries, suspense AND a kidnapping (that Bailey managed to escape from.)
AND Bailey is adjusting to a new family who are high profile, well known people.
And because of her newfound family’s high profile/celebrity status she has a “new normal” that includes bodyguards, etc. It’s a lot for her to come to terms with.
Bailey already had emotional damage and then in the aftermath of her kidnapping it seems she is not facing her deeper feelings or issues. I don’t think that’s serving her well and it’s definitely leading to a big fallout.
She’s in college and she makes some friends, that’s a new and pleasant thing for her.
It adds some fun and lightness to the story. I’m happy that she has found “her girls”.
Her siblings bring great moments and a nice emotional dynamic to Bailey’s life and the story in general.
I love them and think they’re a great part of the story. They are quirky, lovable and fun characters.
This author does over the top and hectic storylines that should make me roll my eyes with so much happening. Theres a lot of far-fetched and dramatic everything…but, I’m addicted.
It somehow works and is like comfort food for my mind.
It’s like a beloved soap opera. I’m here for it!
Kash’s grandfather is the new threat to their safety.
It was known, kind of and out there, I felt it coming..but now the intensity and seriousness keeps ramping up throughout the story.
It’s extremely BIG and scary! It’s an epic showdown!
It’s very extreme, intense and a fun escape from reality.
Theres a lot of tension, anticipation and suspense.
I love the pairing of alpha-protector Kash and sweet yet saucey Bailey! They’re an explosive couple!
The end is of course shocking and a big cliffhanger hits… Bam
Intense, action packed and steamy!
Bailey and Kash started their relationship in the first book, their beginning and their lives aren’t typical at all. It’s high octane and extreme in so many ways.
In this book they got closer and I was happy to “see” more of their relationship. Bailey and Kash are living together and they’re really hot and heavy. Their chemistry plus his alpha protectiveness is intense and smoking hot. He’s really sexy and dreamy.
Bailey and Kash went through so much in a short time in the first book.
Threats, mysteries, suspense AND a kidnapping (that Bailey managed to escape from.)
AND Bailey is adjusting to a new family who are high profile, well known people.
And because of her newfound family’s high profile/celebrity status she has a “new normal” that includes bodyguards, etc. It’s a lot for her to come to terms with.
Bailey already had emotional damage and then in the aftermath of her kidnapping it seems she is not facing her deeper feelings or issues. I don’t think that’s serving her well and it’s definitely leading to a big fallout.
She’s in college and she makes some friends, that’s a new and pleasant thing for her.
It adds some fun and lightness to the story. I’m happy that she has found “her girls”.
Her siblings bring great moments and a nice emotional dynamic to Bailey’s life and the story in general.
I love them and think they’re a great part of the story. They are quirky, lovable and fun characters.
This author does over the top and hectic storylines that should make me roll my eyes with so much happening. Theres a lot of far-fetched and dramatic everything…but, I’m addicted.
It somehow works and is like comfort food for my mind.
It’s like a beloved soap opera. I’m here for it!
Kash’s grandfather is the new threat to their safety.
It was known, kind of and out there, I felt it coming..but now the intensity and seriousness keeps ramping up throughout the story.
It’s extremely BIG and scary! It’s an epic showdown!
It’s very extreme, intense and a fun escape from reality.
Theres a lot of tension, anticipation and suspense.
I love the pairing of alpha-protector Kash and sweet yet saucey Bailey! They’re an explosive couple!
The end is of course shocking and a big cliffhanger hits… Bam
nadine_booklover's review against another edition
4.0
The cliffhanger is killing me - that being said first, I can start with my review now ;-)
It was hard to put this book down. Tijan delivered an amazing sequel, with a breathtaking ending.
And I can't wait to get my hands on the last book, can't wait to continue the story. My need to know how this is going to end is HUGE.
The second book in the The Insiders Trilogy continues with its interesting characters and juicy drama. We get more of the intense chemistry and captivating tension that we got introduced to in book 1. The Damaged gets you even more addicted to all there is in the story.
You seriously have to start this sexy romantic suspense trilogy right now! Unless... unless you are not a fan of cliffhangers. In that case I recommend waiting until book 3 is released.
It was hard to put this book down. Tijan delivered an amazing sequel, with a breathtaking ending.
And I can't wait to get my hands on the last book, can't wait to continue the story. My need to know how this is going to end is HUGE.
The second book in the The Insiders Trilogy continues with its interesting characters and juicy drama. We get more of the intense chemistry and captivating tension that we got introduced to in book 1. The Damaged gets you even more addicted to all there is in the story.
You seriously have to start this sexy romantic suspense trilogy right now! Unless... unless you are not a fan of cliffhangers. In that case I recommend waiting until book 3 is released.
kaydanielsromance's review against another edition
5.0
Welcome back to the world of Bailey and Kash. The world of the elite, but the stakes are different now that Kash's secret is out and everyone knows that Bailey is Peter Francis' daughter. The conditions under which Bailey is able to attend school are completely different than when she planned to attend last spring. Now she is surrounded by bodyguards and chauffeured to school like the privileged woman she is, even if she dislikes everything about it.
It doesn't really hit Bailey why she needs these extreme measures, why she needs the protection, why she needs to actually be different. Her entire life has been thrown into a tailspin. Aside from her extraordinary brain, Bailey was basically ordinary and lead an ordinary life, but now everything is different and it's not just because she's Peter's daughter, it's also because Kash's grandfather has a target on her back and will stop at nothing to destroy his own grandson, which means hurting those closest to Kash.
Speaking of Kash, we get a lot more of him in this book. The man is intense and he's very intense about Bailey and how deep his feelings run for her...it's super hot. I have no idea when the man sleeps, although it is hinted that he really doesn't, because he's on top of everything. His business, Bailey, Bailey's siblings, Peter, his grandfather, Kash seems to be everywhere, but will it be enough to stop his grandfather from his nefarious plans?
If I had one complaint, I would have loved more from Bailey's siblings in this book, although we did get introduced to new characters, her college friends/classmates. I was missing the connections Bailey made in the first book, however, Matt does comes around more than anyone and he is at least a good relief to some of the intense situations, when he wasn't creating them himself. Of all the secondary characters, Matt definitely intrigues me the most, and I'd like to see more of his inner thoughts (perhaps Tijan will reveal those to us someday).
The ending is not only a big cliffy, but WOW! Mindblowing in a way of how Tijan could leave us readers hanging like that!?! It's going to be a long winter until we all have answers.
It doesn't really hit Bailey why she needs these extreme measures, why she needs the protection, why she needs to actually be different. Her entire life has been thrown into a tailspin. Aside from her extraordinary brain, Bailey was basically ordinary and lead an ordinary life, but now everything is different and it's not just because she's Peter's daughter, it's also because Kash's grandfather has a target on her back and will stop at nothing to destroy his own grandson, which means hurting those closest to Kash.
Speaking of Kash, we get a lot more of him in this book. The man is intense and he's very intense about Bailey and how deep his feelings run for her...it's super hot. I have no idea when the man sleeps, although it is hinted that he really doesn't, because he's on top of everything. His business, Bailey, Bailey's siblings, Peter, his grandfather, Kash seems to be everywhere, but will it be enough to stop his grandfather from his nefarious plans?
If I had one complaint, I would have loved more from Bailey's siblings in this book, although we did get introduced to new characters, her college friends/classmates. I was missing the connections Bailey made in the first book, however, Matt does comes around more than anyone and he is at least a good relief to some of the intense situations, when he wasn't creating them himself. Of all the secondary characters, Matt definitely intrigues me the most, and I'd like to see more of his inner thoughts (perhaps Tijan will reveal those to us someday).
The ending is not only a big cliffy, but WOW! Mindblowing in a way of how Tijan could leave us readers hanging like that!?! It's going to be a long winter until we all have answers.
tj_darkreads's review against another edition
5.0
Just wth happened in those last 2 chapters nooo omg Tijan whyyyy you want to do that to us that is so not cool. Omg this is the 2nd book in The Insiders Trilogy about Bailey Hayes and Kashton (Kash) Collelo. This book was everything and more.
In the first book The Insiders we were introduced to Bailey and getting a fill of who she is and who she's going to be for Kash and the side character's you'll want to fall in love with and root for them and the others you'll want to boo off the stage, so if you haven't read it you need to before reading Bk2. It was so freaking good.
In Bk2 Bailey is in college or trying to go and Kash bless his heart I felt so bad for him I felt like he was pulled in 50 million directions all while trying to keep Bailey safe as well, but as you read the book you know there's a game in play between him and his grandfather that only the 2 of them are playing like chess pieces and you'll find out with that plot twist thrown in and man I did not see that coming, can't say that I'm surprised though.
That ending though, who's the new player and what chaos is he bringing to the game? Who's side is he on? I'm wondering if he's the reason Kash went to Brazil hmm
In the first book The Insiders we were introduced to Bailey and getting a fill of who she is and who she's going to be for Kash and the side character's you'll want to fall in love with and root for them and the others you'll want to boo off the stage, so if you haven't read it you need to before reading Bk2. It was so freaking good.
In Bk2 Bailey is in college or trying to go and Kash bless his heart I felt so bad for him I felt like he was pulled in 50 million directions all while trying to keep Bailey safe as well, but as you read the book you know there's a game in play between him and his grandfather that only the 2 of them are playing like chess pieces and you'll find out with that plot twist thrown in and man I did not see that coming, can't say that I'm surprised though.
That ending though, who's the new player and what chaos is he bringing to the game? Who's side is he on? I'm wondering if he's the reason Kash went to Brazil hmm
missanthropyknits's review against another edition
5.0
This is giving me major Company vibes à la JA Huss. Totally here for it.
beckyrendon's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my...
How do I even finish that phrase!?! I'm trembling. Wrapped in blankets to fight off the absolute horror, I am trembling.
Tijan counted the warnings. She gave us hope and when she snatched it away- the world exploded.
People are coming out of the woodwork to play vital parts of this twisted game. I'm left here trembling and lost, hoping for book 3 NOWWWWWWW.
Whoa! Just whoa!
How do I even finish that phrase!?! I'm trembling. Wrapped in blankets to fight off the absolute horror, I am trembling.
Tijan counted the warnings. She gave us hope and when she snatched it away- the world exploded.
People are coming out of the woodwork to play vital parts of this twisted game. I'm left here trembling and lost, hoping for book 3 NOWWWWWWW.
Whoa! Just whoa!
bookboyfriendandhusbandmake3's review against another edition
5.0
The Damaged was fascinating from the first word to the last.
A few words was all it took for reality to fade and I was fully engulfed inside this world.
I honestly don’t know where to begin, of course I went into it not knowing what to expect, but even so, Tijan delivered an epic read that has my mind spinning.
Bailey’s starting graduate school with bodyguards by her side. Now that the secret is out on who her father is and her relationship with Kash, people have begun to take notice of Bailey everywhere she goes.
She was making new friends while others were making assumptions on who Bailey was and the life she had led to that point.
Bailey’s emotions were delivered with a raw intensity, every one of them left a searing mark inside of me. Tijan’s carefully crafted words, once read, transfuse the emotions of the character straight into your heart.
I was completely mesmerized, I couldn’t stop, one page to the next had your heart racing and your head reeling with thoughts of what was to come.
There was a shift in Bailey and Kash’s relationship, more intense in every way, and more open in others. You could feel the burning chemistry between them with every interaction. They breathed a little easier just by being near one another, and when they weren’t you could feel the heaviness they carried when they were apart.
Kash’s alpha protectiveness reached new levels, and this man’s steamy swoon factor is rising well above the average book boyfriend.
An all time favorite read.
A heady blend of soul searing chemistry, a protective alpha hero, a strong intelligent heroine, intense emotions, spine chilling suspense, heart-stopping shocks, steam, and witty banter to lighten the blows to your heart.
I received a copy of this with thanks to the publisher and Netgalley, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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A few words was all it took for reality to fade and I was fully engulfed inside this world.
I honestly don’t know where to begin, of course I went into it not knowing what to expect, but even so, Tijan delivered an epic read that has my mind spinning.
Bailey’s starting graduate school with bodyguards by her side. Now that the secret is out on who her father is and her relationship with Kash, people have begun to take notice of Bailey everywhere she goes.
She was making new friends while others were making assumptions on who Bailey was and the life she had led to that point.
Bailey’s emotions were delivered with a raw intensity, every one of them left a searing mark inside of me. Tijan’s carefully crafted words, once read, transfuse the emotions of the character straight into your heart.
I was completely mesmerized, I couldn’t stop, one page to the next had your heart racing and your head reeling with thoughts of what was to come.
There was a shift in Bailey and Kash’s relationship, more intense in every way, and more open in others. You could feel the burning chemistry between them with every interaction. They breathed a little easier just by being near one another, and when they weren’t you could feel the heaviness they carried when they were apart.
Kash’s alpha protectiveness reached new levels, and this man’s steamy swoon factor is rising well above the average book boyfriend.
An all time favorite read.
A heady blend of soul searing chemistry, a protective alpha hero, a strong intelligent heroine, intense emotions, spine chilling suspense, heart-stopping shocks, steam, and witty banter to lighten the blows to your heart.
I received a copy of this with thanks to the publisher and Netgalley, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Website | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram