USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke brings laughter and love in this friends-to-lovers, small town romance. Love is crazy.Peck Ward, the sweet, small-town mechanic, isn’t sure it’s for everyone. Least of all him. His life is chaotic enough without adding the pressure of a relationship. Besides, unrequited love is a real thing and he’s kind of over it.This works out perfectly until a … works out perfectly until a certain someone throws a wrench–pun intended–into his plans. As they go from adversaries to friends to possibly something more, things get complicated. After all, they know how this story ends. It’s not with them together.
His easy grin is enough to win her over. Her unabashed personality does him in. But are they ready to accept the fact that sometimes you don’t find love where you’re looking for it? Sometimes you find it in the most unexpected, craziest places.
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Crazy is here and loved every single minute of Peck and … (guess you’ll have read to find out) story. It has been a while since I’ve read from this series and I needed a little refresher of Peck. Once I got my memory jogged a bit, I ended up devouring this book causseeeeeeeeeee Peck.
Peck is such a genuine and kind, guy. I loveedddddddddd the first interaction between Peck and mystery girl, talk about hilarious. And it just paved the way to their rather unique story and friendship.
To be honest, I’m not sure what else to share except that you should read it. If you’re a fan of Adriana and the Gibsons Boys series, get your copy right away. Lots of funny and tender moments. It’s sooooo easy to just fall in love with Peck.
Crazy re-ignited my love for this family and I think I need to do a re-read. A rather enjoyable small-town romance, my kryptonite.
**I RECEIVED A COMPLIMENTARY READER’S COPY FROM THE AUTHOR THIS DOES NOT AFFECT MY OPINION OF THE BOOK OR CONTENT OF MY REVIEW**
Adriana Locke
Peck Ward has been one of my favorite characters in all the previous standalones in the Gibson Boys series. Let me just say, I want my very own Peck! He makes my heart smile. Peck is literally the perfect man. He is so sweet and thoughtful with the perfect amount of sexy swagger. All he needed was his perfect match and boy oh boy did he meet her. This book was PERFECTION!
Oh and don’t let me forget Nana! She literally is the best thing EVER!!!
I can never get enough of the Gibson Boys! But Peck took the cake. Adriana definitely saved the best for the last. This story has a lot of chemistry with a ball of fire attached. The characters are like family and the familiarity of them makes it feel like coming home. Crazy will have you smiling and falling for the hero of the story. Our spitfire heroine will have you rooting for her all the way!!!! #MUSTREAD
Oh, Peck, Peck, Peck. I’ve been Crazy for your story since the very beginning of this terrific The Gibson Boys series. Dying to know who you finally found to love and be loved by.
And I guess my anticipation for an epic kinda love, a romance for the ages, just was too much. Because while I adored the super fun meet-cute, the crazy, witty snarky banter, and the hot and sexy times, there was just something missing in this friends-to-lovers romance. The slow burn just kinda petered out mid-stream. The story picked up with a vengeance toward the end, but I had to push myself to get through a bit of the middle.
Don’t get me wrong, here. Crazy is a fun, smart read for the most part. There’s a whole lot to really like about it especially the hilarity between Peck and his brother and cousins. Those boys know just how to rile each other up! And love and protect each other fiercely—even if that love and protection is through teasing and torment.
And while Crazy fell flat for me, it doesn’t mean I don’t still adore the rest of the Gibson gang, Peck especially. It just means that Crazy isn’t my favorite of the series, but there’s still plenty to like.
I feel badly when I’m on an ARC team and I really didn’t love the book. This author’s books are hit or miss for me. This was my first from this series. I liked Peck, a happy go lucky guy with a troubled past. His love interest, Dylan, was ok, but she didn’t really resonate with me. The issues I had were the fact that they moved SO fast in their relationship; I would have liked to see some more character development. Also, the characters has chemistry early on in the book, but when it came to their first actual sexy times scene, it had disappeared, and I ended up skimming that whole section. This series has a big extended family, and since this was my first one, I had a little trouble keeping everyone straight (or caring about them, to be honest.) I will continue to read this author’s work, (I’m actually really excited about book 3 in her Dogwood Lane series!) but this one was a miss for me.
Crazy is Peck Ward’s book. I knew from the moment Adriana was writing his story I had to read it…I mean it’s PECK FREAKING WARD!! This is a great friends to lovers, small town romance. I loved this story so much, words cannot describe how amazing it was.
Peck is such a great guy. He’s so caring and loving. His relationship with his Nana is just the icing on the cake. This is one complicated love story. Our couple go from adversaries to friends to possibly something more. Peck is not looking for a relationship but our heroine puts a kink in his plans. I can’t ruin the fun of who she is but trust me you want to read this book so you can find out. Their story is everything I had hoped it would be.
If you’re a fan of Adriana Locke’s The Gibson Boys series, you know exactly who Peck Ward is and why so many readers have been waiting for his story, and let me tell you, Locke does not disappoint when it comes to Peck and his leading lady.
Ever since Locke introduced Peck to us, he’s been one of my absolute favorites. This man is a total giver of his time and of his heart and that shines through with how much he does for those he loves, especially his Nana. Their relationship was the absolute sweetest and how a man treats those closest to him says a lot about who that man is and what he deserves, and it’s clear that Peck deserves all the happiness and love that the world can offer him. And even though it might have been a different path – one he never thought he would travel – the author does a great job illustrating why the girl she chose for Peck is the best fit for him and why it took awhile to figure everything out and find his soul mate.
I don’t want to say too much about the heroine because I want readers to watch her interactions with Peck and witness the progression of their relationship with open eyes because when everything starts to happen between them, it makes complete sense and it shows exactly why she was his and he was hers before they ever really realized or understood.
Small-town romances are definitely some of my favorite stories; I love how tightly connection the townspeople are and how they look out for each other, even if it is a bit over-the-top at times. The Gibson Boys is a great group of guys who always bring crazy antics and hilarious interactions to each other’s lives as well as those who surround them, which makes reading about them never dull and leaves readers feeling like they’re a part of the family, which is definitely not a bad place to be.
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We all know and love Peck. He’s that fun loving sidekick who’s always there to make us laugh, push our boundaries and eat our dinner. I’ve been waiting for him to get his HEA and I’m all warm and gooey after reading it.
He’s the friend whose always the first to lend a hand, the man you can count on to really be the great man he seems to be but Peck is so much more. Yes he’s kind, witty and smokin’ hot but when you peel away his layers you find the brokenness in need of healing. Prepare to swoon and if you’ve met the rest of the Gibson’s then you’ve been salivating for this one and you will NOT be disappointed.
Peck Ward is pure swoon with a smirk and his journey to HEA will warm your soul and leave you with a melty smile.
Finally I get Peck’s story!
I have wanted his story since he was first introduced to us. And I love how it turned out!
Peck is the funny cousin. But there is so much more to him than that.
He’s an amazing grandson to Nana. He is a protector. He takes care of those he cares about.
Dylan is a new character. She’s Navie’s best friend and has just moved to town for a fresh start.
The first meeting between Peck and Dylan will have you laughing out loud.
It’s awesome.
I love the role Nana plays in this book. But, after her revelation to dylan, I’m worried and sad.
We do get Molly’s past also. I still don’t like her though.
I wanna see Navie and Vincent together for some reason.
I can’t wait to read more.
Crazy by Adriana Locke is here, which means we finally have Peck Ward’s book! Peck is everything I expected and more. He is fun, smexy, and has a huge heart. There were so many moments in Crazy that had me laughing out loud while curled up with my kindle. Crazyis the perfect balance of humor and romance. Seeing all Nana and all my other favorite Characters never gets old and this book was well worth the wait!
I voluntarily received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Crazy is the fourth book in The Gibson Boys series by the talented and fabulous Adriana Locke, and you guys, this is Peck’s story. I’m not going to lie, he wasn’t my favorite from the beginning of the series. I liked him, he’s cute, funny and hilarious, but he didn’t steal my heart the way his cousins did. Until Crazy. I didn’t expect to fall head over heels for this man. This sexy, thoughtful, fun, endearing, loyal and amazing man. He’s there for everyone, that’s just who he is. He makes things right, he fixes things, he loves his friends and family. He’s loving and lovable, he just needs to find the right woman. She’s out there, he knows it. He needs to listen to his heart and his head. He knows which path he’s supposed to take. Toward the future. Away from his past. It;s going to take the perfect woman to steal and keep Peck’s heart. I can not even express how much I loved this story. Peck. You wonderful man. I hurt for him. I cried for him. I laughed with him and I swooned over his sexiness. His story was everything I wanted it to be and more. So. Much. More. I smiled so much my face hurt. I cried so hard the words were swimming in my vision. Adriana wins the romance award for this delicious and perfect man. Peck Ward for the win!
OMFG I been waiting for this story for some time now. I just adore Peck!! Yes he is a party boy, but a sweet one at that. He is loyal and true to his friends and family and he will do anything for you if asked. He is always offering advice and telling you like it is, so when this FIRECRACKER of a lady, Dylan, storms into Pecks life, it is without a doubt explosive!! From the very first encounter, these two will have you laughing and it continues throughout the whole book. Peck has finally met his match and I friggin’ love her to pieces, she is absolutely perfect for Peck.
As always Adriana delivers a must read in one sitting story and I couldn’t get enough!! The writing is superb, witty and downright intoxicating. Five stars hands down!!!!
When Peck is yelled at by a very angry woman, he’s captivated by all her feisty craziness. Is she the one for him, though? I can’t say because spoilers. But I will say I absolutely loved Peck and her together!! Peck is by far my favorite of this series. His story, thank God I finally got to read it!! is so sweet and sexy with the right amount of crazy as befitting a Gibson boy, especially this Gibson boy, the best Gibson boy.
“Peck! You’re crazy!”
Damn right, I am. Crazy for you.
If you are like me and love Adriana’s small town romances, and especially if you’ve been dying for Peck’s story since his very first cameo, then you have absolutely got to read his story! It’s downright sweet and swoony, and Peck and his lady will have you falling in love with them as they trade witty banter, drown in all their lust, and finally cheer when they admit their feelings for each other. There are appearances by all the other couples and characters, and one special Nana, who is even more awesome this time around, and its got Adriana’s signature sexy, sweet style.
ARC via author.
Crazy is the fourth book in the Gibson Boys series by one of my favorite authors, Adriana Locke. Each book can be read as standalone but I highly recommend reading them all since they are amazing! I can’t really say much in this review. I don’t want to spoil anything especially to those who have been waiting for Peck’s story like me.
I started falling for Peck Ward, the goofy cousin to the Gibson boys when I first met him back in Crank. With each book I had fallen even more and now I am completely utterly in love with a swoony mechanic. One who loves his Nana. One who loves to find his next meal at a family member’s house. And would do anything for the ones he loves. And would lend a hand to any stranger who needs it. I knew he had more hiding under his goofy charm and antics.
Like I said, there isn’t much I can say about the story, if anything. I can say that you will love it! It’s full of family, love, laughter, banter, and an happily ever after.
P.S. I really hope this isn’t the end of the Gibson Boys series! There is certain someones I want to get a story.
Quotes:
“I think every firecracker needs someone to light their fuse for them to really glow.”
“The kiwifruit will tenderize the steaks. It’s so much better than the alternatives of tough meat or overly salty meat.”
She snorts. “True. I don’t like my meat salty.”
I laugh out loud. “Good to know. Good to know.”
“We get it. We may act all tough on the outside, but we’re really pussies when it comes to our women.”
“Fuck you. I’m not,” Machlan says.
Lance rolls his eyes.
I adored this book; Peck; and the couple they become.
So I am not going to name who Peck ends up with. Although I haven’t read the other books in the series (GASP!), there seems to be much debate over who it could (and should) be. So don’t look here for a spoiler.
That being said – it is rare that I feel that a book in a series truly stands alone unless they are only very peripherally connected. Usually, I feel like if I had known more about the side characters – I would get more out of the story. This is ABSOLUTELY NOT the case with this book. I loved Peck from the beginning and hearing others discuss him from previous books, Adriana Locke captured the essence of him from the beginning of this one, so I don’t feel I missed out AT ALL!! Also – I absolutely loved just about all the characters – this book was so much fun.
Peck is a great male lead with all the swooniest, sexiest, charming, wonderful qualities you would want. On top of that – he has some sexy dance moves and a broken past. Oh my – what is there not to love about this man…absolutely nothing!!
“Love should be based on mutual respect. A healthy love, anyway…I’m not sure you can be in love with someone who doesn’t open themselves up to you in the same way.” Love vs. in love…”Those are two different things.”
“I think the two of you together are magic.”
“And it’s at that moment that I know, without a doubt, there aren’t walls big enough to save me from him. If he wants to break my heart, I can’t do anything to stop him.”
“My fingers itch to touch him, but I’m still not sure where we stand with all that. It depends on the day, he said. But every day would be a touching day if it were up to me.”
I really can’t explain how great I felt this book was. Adriana Locke has a true gift that I don’t find with all authors. She is now in my top five, for sure!!
Loved, loved, loved this story. So if you are a fan of hers or a fan of this series or just want to try a new author, this is a fun, romantic, enough angst to bring a few tears story that you will love.
I voluntarily requested and read an advance reader copy.
Oh my gosh I loved me some Peck! The way he is with his family, his friends and just how awesome he is as a person overall. He will help anyone that needs it. He’s totally sweet! I laughed, I cried and swooned some more over Peck. We all need some more Peck in our lives!
Who will he end up? I couldn’t wait to find out who was it going to be!!! I know you can’t either!
I absolutely love the writing style of this author! Can’t get enough of it!!
I have been waiting for this book forevahhhh, well since the first book in this series. I always loved Peck he was the best, in this book I wasn’t as in love with him since the other books. I knew going into this book that I definitely didn’t want him with Molly, so I had to remind myself he has had a crush on her since the beginning so I along with everyone else could not understand his obsession with her and still didn’t. I get that he felt sorry for her and he wanted to help her but she needed to want that for herself. The fact that she knew everyone judged her well I am sorry but she earned it, sleeping with other girls boyfriend/spouses was slimy. Her wanted him only when others showed interest was not a good person at all, so I get that Adriana was trying to get us to sympathize with her with what she had gone thru but I just couldn’t because help comes from within and she didn’t want that and the only person who treated you good or defended you, you treated like crap she has a whole lot to make up for and if we never hear about her again I am good with that. I am kind of hoping that we get to read about a wedding from Sienna and Walker..and hope that Navie gets and now Vincent.
5 Stars
Reviewed by Lisa
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I just love this series. The Gibson boys are back with Crazy (The Gibson Boys #4) by Adriana Locke, and we finally get Peck’s story. As much as I enjoyed reading each Gibson’s story, I think Peck’s is my favorite. I am so happy he gets a story. And what a story it is. Nothing what I expected and what I thought would happen happened. I am blown away by the one.
I enjoyed every minute of reading this. From the beginning, laughing out loud to the middle hollering “oh no, she didn’t go there” to the last page of wanting more, Adriana Locke plays with our emotions. This series is just so well written that I feel like I am part of the family with a birds-eye view of everything going on. But what you think and what is written in these pages is more than what is expected. The heartache, friendships, family, love, hate, drama, fun, and peacefulness that is brought out is brilliantly written.
Pecks life is okay how it is. Just cruising along working in his cousin shop, taking care of Nana nothing else matters. But when a wrench is literally thrown at him, life gets a little more interesting. Acceptance is a hard pill to swallow and Peck’s turn of events has him riding the emotional rollercoaster of life.
As much as I enjoy reading about the Gibson boys one by one there is one pair up that I would love to see happen. Not giving any names because of spoilers but I hope my reading between the details of Peck’s story comes true.
Adriana Locke has surpassed my expectations on Peck’s story! Like many others, I have wanted Peck’s story since he first appeared in his cousin Walker’s book Crank. I laughed too many times to count but feel even more in love with Peck with every page. I don’t want to ruin who he ends up with just in case you haven’t heard yet but Adriana is a genius. I highly recommend you pick Crazy up even if you haven’t read any of Adriana’s other books, but you really need to read those too!
I feel like I waited a life time for this book. Holy Fuckity did Adriana Locke make my wait so sweet and perfect. I loved this book so much I read it in one sitting. This book will not disappoint anyone that has waited for Pecks book.
Peck Ward is the boy I fell inlove with from the first book in this series..
This is small town, friends to lovers book that is fucking Hot and Swoony.
It’s damn hard writing this review because i wanna scream from Roof Tops about how awesome this story is.
Peck is Life.
Peck is Perfect.
Peck is Funny and Sexy.
Peck for me stole this book. All i wanted was him.
Peck has always been after Molly and I couldn’t understand that.
Pecks love interest isn’t someone i liked at first. But once we get to know the real her boy did we thank God it was her…
Together their banter is witty and titillating. These two are perfect for each other. They can be themselves, they let down their wall amd what you find is utterly beautiful.
Grab this book ladies. It will give you all the feels..
Enjoy!!!