Crank (The Gibson Boys Book 1)

Oh. My.
SWEET BABY JESUS!! <3 <3

Walker Gibson doesn't know what's worse- the fact that his beloved truck "Daisy" has been smashed in with a baseball bat, or the young woman standing in front of him that's intoxicatingly beautiful and trying to hide said baseball bat behind her back.

Sienna Landry cannot believe the man standing in front of her: Those brooding eyes, that crooked smirk he gives her, the way his arms and shoulders stretch that black T-shirt he wears everyday. She knows he goes completely against her type of suits, nice hair, and polite manners- which is exactly what turns her on to Walker. Vowing to repay the damage she caused to his truck, she comes into his store, Crank, and starts working off her debt. But as the two work closer and closer, the chemistry between them is undeniable.

The romance is pulsating, electrifying, nuclear- everything you want in this story. The characters are perfection, the plot keeps you on the edge of your seat. I couldn't put it down. It was pure perfection. <3

“As we get farther away, the air clearing of Sienna’s perfume, I realize it’s not suggestions I need. It’s a heavy dose of self-control.”
This is the first book in a very long time that has absorbed me. ABSORBED. ME. I was literally engrossed by 9% in. I felt like I was standing with these two in the parking lot just watching beauty unfold.

THE GIBSON FAMILY! I am seriously so in love. I don’t know if I can say this without someone calling me out on all my Landry obsessing, but … this Gibson clan has seriously stolen my heart. These men are an amazing mix of all the goodness of small town, the shenanigans of brothers, and the true affection of men with pure hearts. I can’t put into words the feeling I get whenever they are together. Also, I’m calling Peck right now. #dibsonPeck #heishilarious #MollydoesNOTdeservehim My favorite, though — Nana!

“Before I know what’s happening, my laughter fills the room. “You tell him, Mrs. Gibson,” I say, then cover my mouth with one hand. “First, call me Nana,” she corrects. “Second, don’t cover your mouth. Women around here have to speak up or we’re never heard. Remember that.”
This woman is the epitome of matriarch. She is warm, confident, sassy, and she takes NOTHING from these boys. With her as the leader of this clan, it’s no wonder they have such hearts and such … style

Now, let’s talk about Walker. Walker is … well, he’s umm … Walker is a huge jerk (that’s putting it mildly). From the beginning he is hot and cold with Sienna, like HOT and COOOOOLD. This man puts many other book heroes to shame with his flipping back & forth. Even though he keeps flopping and flipping back and forth, there is still something about him that gives me some hope. I can’t put my finger on just what it is, but every once in a while we get a glimpse of the goodness that he seems to be struggling to keep contained.

“His jaw sets, one leg crossing over the other. “You think you have everything figured out, don’t you?”
“No, quite the opposite. I don’t think I have the first thing figured out about you.”
Sienna is a much tougher woman than I am. Seriously, with the whiplash that Walker caused, I’d have been out of there much sooner than she was. You can feel the pull between these two, and this is something … different. I’m not sure how to accurately describe what I was feeling as Sienna and Walker’s interactions grew. But no matter the pull, the way that Walker was making me feel (and none of this was directed at me), made me want to just run away.

Seriously, y’all, I don’t have the words to appropriately convey what I felt while reading this book. In a lot of my reviews I’ll say I loved the characters and loved the world, but this story was something … different. I didn’t just fall in love with this place, but I became connected to it almost instantly, and there is no way I can make you feel the way I do. Although, I can say, this story has just joined my top rated series, so no pressure on the next one Adriana

“Just a few months ago, I didn’t know where I belonged and I definitely didn’t think it was in a place with cornfields and snowstorms. But I was wrong. You belong in a place where you can plant your roots and feel safe enough to let them grow. You belong somewhere your tank is filled as much as you take from it. You belong in the little niche of the world where you can’t imagine waking up anywhere different.”

5 Stars

I have a few go to authors who I know when I pick up my kindle to read one of their books it will be entertaining, engaging, and full of emotion, heat, heart and humor and Crank is no exception. Crank is the first title in the Gibson boys series, but it’s also the final title in the Landry Family series.

This pair are both very stubborn, and have their own baggage. It’s a case of opposites attract with Sienna and Walker. She comes from a privileged background whereas he was raised by a blue collar worker and continued the family tradition, running his own repair shop. Both the hero and heroine are endearing characters with flaws that make them so much more believable and relate-able.

Walker Gibson is an intriguing character, he’s kind of standoffish, broody, intense, prickly and grumpy, but he is also sexy, hardworking, loyal and loving to his family. Particularly his grandmother which is completely adorable!

Sienna Landry is a genuinely kind, bubbly, vivacious character. She’s kind of sassy, strong willed, loyal and honest.

The sexual tension and chemistry between Walker and Sienna just oozes off the page and the banter is fun, flirty full of humor, wit and playful ribbing.

I adored the secondary characters in this title, I loved all the Gibson boys they have certainly captivated my interest and the cameos of the Landry siblings was an added bonus. When you read each title in a series, you become invested in the characters finding their happy ever after and that’s how I felt for Sienna. I loved the strong familial ties that flow throughout this title, but also the Landry Family titles as well.

I adored Crank, and cannot wait to read future title in the Gibson Boys series.

Crank is one of those books where I don’t even know where to start. There was so much goodness tucked into these pages and my heart is bubbling over with how happy and satisfied it is. I’m relatively new to Adriana Locke’s work – this is only the third book I’ve read by her – but this just might be the book that made me an actual fangirl.

I guess I’ll start with the love story – since it’s a romance after all, that’s maybe what you care most about. It is divine you guys. I felt like it perfectly captured that achy yearning and (my much coveted) sparky chemistry between Sienna and Walker. I sat in sort of a breathless daze as they pushed and pulled at each other, and then it felt like my whole body lit up when they finally found their way. I adored these characters individually, and together they were perfection. Honestly, this is one of the most satisfying romances that I’ve read this year.

Beyond that, it’s also a charming, humorous, and heartfelt family story. I’ve only read one of the Landry Family books so I don’t have all of their stories, and yet it was completely rewarding to see them all show up here in various ways and to varying degrees. But, and as it should be, the Gibson boys stole the show. I am already crazy about them – all of them (but I mean, Peck…really. You guys. PECK.) Honestly, I am so excited that there are more of these guys in my future because Ms. Locke has gifted us with an amazing set of colorful personalities here.

I’m crazy about this book. Chock full of authentic and heartfelt emotion, littered with charming little laugh-out-loud moments, and heavy on the swoon (no kidding – I had a moment towards the end of this book. Near full-on swoon), Crank was nothing but aces for me. I highly recommend, and I am desperate for more!

Adriana has started a new series for the Gibson boys and holy smokes it’s amazing! She incorporated the Landry Series and this new family! It’s incredible to see characters from one series interacting with new ones. This story is about starting fresh, opening up to new adventures, and love for family.

Sienna recently moved from Georgia to Illinois to start a business venture with her friend, Delaney. She is trying to be less dependent on her huge family and more on herself. She wants to spread her wings and see where it takes her. Sienna has a heart of gold and loves to help out others.

Walker is the owner of Crank, it’s an automotive repair shop. He is extremely broody and loves to work himself ragged. Walker has a lot happen in his life leading him down the path he has taken. He is loyal to a fault when it comes to his family.

Sienna and her friend, Delaney, decide to go out on the town one night to celebrate finishing a huge project they did. It leads to Sienna swinging a baseball bat and it smashing into Walker’s truck. Walker and his family see this and he isn’t happy. Sienna offers to pay for the damage, but Walker being Walker tells her to show up to his shop. She ends up working at the shop to repay the damages. His shop hasn’t been so clean and tidy since when his mother helped his father at it. Sienna sees something in Walker and she tries to get to know him. Walker tries to build his walls up higher because he is afraid he is going to ruin her.

Can Sienna get Walker to open up? Will Walker tell Sienna why he is trying so hard to stay away? Do they make it work in the end?

This first book in the series was awesome! It had me hooked from the very beginning, all the way to the end. I loved the way Sienna is with Walker and trying to pry him open. I highly recommend this book.

4.5 stars
I felt the book was a little slow at first but knowing how amazing this author is I persevered, and thank goodness I did. Whilst there were sparks between Sienna and Walker, as well as some excellent banter, there was a little to much blowing hot and cold by Walker for my liking. I’m guessing this was perhaps done to emphasise how confusing this was for Sienna.

All of a sudden the book picked up pace and whilst we still had Walker being an idiot, you start to realise there is a reason for it, even if we don’t know that reason just yet. Things start going really well until they don’t, and boy does it make you want to slap Walker upside the head for making such a stupid decision. There’s lots of sage advice to both parties from friends and family, I loved the phone call between Sienna, Graham and Lincoln. Oh and the scene in Crank between Walker and Dave – just have a box of tissues ready for that one.

Before long I was totally caught up in Sienna and Walker’s story. I really liked them both, and one of the huge strengths of the Landry and now Gibson books is the love and support shown by family. The relationship between brothers and cousins was wonderful, all the banter was so heartwarming but at the end of the day, even if they seemed to bicker most of the time, I love how they all have each others backs. The characters are portrayed so well they feel real.

The chemistry is off the charts and there are some wonderfully steamy scenes between Walker and Sienna. Well before the end of the book I loved Walker and the letter at the end, well that just raised him up to one of my favourite book boyfriends ever.

Roll on the rest of the Gibson Boys books, I can’t wait to see who tames their wild ways.

I loved this new world created by Adriana Locke. It’s got just the right feel. I love how she incorporated the southern family charm that I came to love from the Landry’s into another family.

Sienna Landry’s novel is the first in a new series, set in Illinois, and her love interest Walker Gibson, a local mechanic. The sparks fly, just like that bat Sienna was holding…. but are the sparks enough to tie Sienna down??? You’ll see!

This is just the beginning though, because Walker Gipson has brothers, people, BROTHERS not to mention my favorite character, the hilarious jokester cousin! I can’t wait to see what happens with this bunch next.

I received an ARC for an honest review.

Like all of us I was waiting patiently (kind of?!!) for Sienna’s book and the introduction to the Gibson boys. Wow!!!!! I was not disappointed!! I loved everything about this book – the instant attraction between Sienna and Walker, Peck (how could you not!), Nana, the brothers, the appearance of the Landry’s. The list goes on!
My biggest dilemma is that I can’t figure out if I like the Gibson boys more than the Landry boys!!! … I think I need to read book #2 in the Gibson boys series to make up my mind!!
Thanks Adriana for yet another outstanding book!!! 5* without a doubt!!

Oh Adriana…..you did it again! I absolutely loved Crank, as I knew I would. I loved the different feel and flow to it, as the Gibson boys definitely are not like our Landry loves. Yet, you included our favorites into the story and made the transition into this new family absolutely seamless.

Walker Gibson…..what can I say about him? Definitely a broody man, yet he has a heart of gold. You can just tell that about him. Sienna….I love her feisty attitude. Growing up with Lincoln, Barrett, Graham, and Ford for brothers, she definitely does not take crap from anyone. And after meeting Walker, her life totally gets flipped upside down. He gives her a challenge she’s not used to, yet lights something inside of her she hasn’t felt before. I just loved these two together, even though Walker was a complete idiot at times. Loved the chemistry between these two – hot, hot, hot!!

Even though Graham will always be my favorite Landry love, Walker has definitely stole a small piece of my heart. Looking forward to reading about the rest of those Gibson boys!