The kickoff to the "Exodus End World Tour" series which runs alongside the "Sinners On Tour" series. I would read the "Sinners" series first. Delving into each of the band's members, this is Logan's story. The bass player is a player and is knocked sideways by the new journalist who has all access and is writing a book about the band and staying on the tour bus with them. Toni is a naive sheltered journalist who is creating an interactive book about the band and this is her first big assignment to prove her worthiness to her mother. Riding on the tour bus is up close and personal as she pursues her story and Logan can't seem to function around her and is puzzled because she is everything opposite of what he desires and is used to. Toni is determined to get her stories and perhaps lose her "V" card with Logan. The story revolves around Logan & Toni and their relationship. Along the way there is turmoil, humor, betrayal, & quite possibly love. Logan might be in over his head and Toni might have her heart broken. The side stories flow nicely with "Sinners" band members too. Dare (Exodus)/Trey (Sinners) are brothers, Reagan (Exodus)/Trey & Ethan (Sinners), & Toni meets some of the Sinners wives (Myrna & Jessica) Looking forward to the next in series ( )

This book was included in a larger romance anthology featuring stories about rock stars. It was definitely an instalove between the band's bassist and a young woman sent to travel with the band and collect information for a book. She is a 25-year-old virgin and of course he is somewhat of a player but turns immediately into a "she's mine" territorial guy. I was into this as I was reading it even though I could predict pretty much everything that happened as it happened. There was more to the story than the physical relationship even though that was a big part of the book. There was more to the characters even though they move rapidly to love. ( )

I love Olivia Cunning's books and while this was not my favorite by her I still enjoyed it quite a bit. The one sour note for me was Toni's mom I just had a hard time finding her to be at all redeemable. I'm really looking forwards to Dare's book but until it comes out this was a good substitute read. ( )

3.5 stars
Insider is about an introverted young woman stepping out of her comfort zone for once to interview Exodus End for her job. She never expects to find the band so welcoming. Logan, the other main character, never pictured himself as the type to fall for a girl. A relationship doesn't really fit into his free and adventurous lifestyle. Toni's sincerity soon wins everyone over.

Despite Toni's inexperience, I liked the fact that this book didn't drag out them getting to know each other. Much of the story is information. Toni is learning as she goes about the band members, what all is involved in a tour and why sex is such a big deal so the reader takes lessons with her.

There is a huge betrayal from someone in the storyline. Even though the book is over, I'm still not over that. The quickness with which it was handled did not satisfy me.

I liked Toni and Logan. They're both genuinely good people. The best part of the novel to me is all of the band members interacting. Also Exodus End is often with other bands so it's great getting pieces of everyone. Fans of the author's other books which include some of these characters are sure to love it. Each band mate is unique in attitude, history and actions. Ground work is laid for all of their individual novels, and I can't wait to read them.






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FangirlMoments and My Two Cents









FULL REVIEW CAN BE FOUND AT http://fangirlmomentsandmytwocents.blogspot.com/2015/07/insider-by-olivia-cunnin... ( )

Insider

The Characters:

Antonia “Toni” Nichols: I like that Toni stayed herself throughout the book. She doesn’t go from geek girl to glamour girl like so many stories do.
Logan Schmidt: A little immature but likable.

The Story:

I liked Toni and Logan’s journey. There was some insta-love in the beginning however once you get passed that it’s a really good love story.

The Random Thoughts:

Exodus End
Dare Mills - Lead Guitarist
Steve Amines - Drummer
Maximilian Richardson - Lead Singer
Regan Elliot - Rhythm guitarist (temp*)

100th book of the year!!!

4 Stars ( )