Reviews

Craft by Adriana Locke

aroseschutte's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

100_pages_hr's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Infertility

kara_hildebrand's review against another edition

5.0

Craft is the second book in the Gibson Boys series by the fantastic Adriana Locke. I've been a fan of Adriana's since the very beginning and she keeps solidifying my fangirl status by writing characters who I can't get enough of. I am loving these Gibson boys! As I said after I read Crank, I usually have a favorite brother from the first book. But with these men, I can't pick one! It's extremely frustrating and freeing at the same time! They are such a tight nit family, yet they are all so different. They may look alike (God help us all!), but their personalities, jobs, attitudes are very different. We met Lance in Crank. He's the eldest brother. The sexy, one night stand having history teacher(be still my heart!). Lance is tall, dark and handsome. He's smart, sassy and sexy. His dirty mouth is out of control and I wanted to slap him and kiss him at the same time. He loves to push Mariah's buttons. She's the sexy school librarian. He flaunts his women in front of her and steals her cupcakes. Ones he thinks are just for him. Mariah finds Lance Gibson irritating. Well, irritatingly hot with his good looks, sexy glasses and his love of the cupcakes she may or not make just for him. He's a player with a capital P, but he's awfully nice to look at and banter with. And fantasize about. But being with him isn't a possibility. She wants long term, forever and Lance is very short term. Lance doesn't hide his attracting for Mariah. He wants her. Badly. She's not only hot, she's fun, interesting and smart. He likes spending time with her and that has him all twisted up. Can their sexy, dirty, banter turn into something more? Will Lance finally trust someone enough with his secret? Could Mariah be the one he's been waiting for? I loved this story! Lord have mercy, Lance Gibson is everything. Funny, smart, sexy, handsome, loyal, loving, vulnerable and dirty mouthed. The things that man says out loud make me blush! Mariah is independent, sassy and doesn’t let Lance get away with his crap! I loved that about her. She's strong and sweet. She's exactly the right woman to tame Lance Gibson. I loved seeing the other Gibson boys and Peck and I also loved a few of the students. I was great seeing Mr. Gibson interact with them. Overall, I loved it! I laughed, cried, got turned on, blushed and didn't want it to end! Bring on Machlan!

“This isn’t a date,” I point out.
He considers this. “Yeah, I think it is. You just leveled up. From hippie to me. You’re winning today.”
“Do you live to annoy me?”
“No, but watching you get all hot and bothered does turn me on.”
“Oh my God. Stop it,” I hiss.

There are more than one of you?” she asks, her hand flying to her chest. “Your poor mother.”
“Oh, no, sweetheart. There’s only one of me.”
Her eyes roll around her head. “I’m sorry. I forgot who I was talking to.”

sassyginger's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

I loved the banter. Did not like that there was only one hurried spicy scene. And I loathe the lack of communication trope. 

nb247's review against another edition

5.0

Gahhhhh!!
I am so hot for teacher!!!
If you think you have read a sweeter, sexier, swoonyer (this is now a word) man........
You are wrong!
This Gibson boy will have you and your panties melting into a puddle!
But......Don't sleep on Mariah!
She is strong, independent and will surprise you in a great way!!
These two couldn't be more perfect for each other!!
#MUSTREAD #THANKMELATER

karen720's review against another edition

5.0

I flew through this book because it was just that good.
When I got to the very end of this book, I was a little sad because I wanted so much more of Lance and Mariah.
Can't wait for Machlan's book.

gracey's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

holly_hawk_reads_a_lot's review against another edition

5.0

Craft is the second book in The Gibson Boys series. This book is told from dual perspectives from Lance Gibson and Mariah Malarkey.

Lance and Mariah work in the same school. Lance is a teacher, and Mariah is the librarian. Lance tends to show up in Mariah's office to take personal calls and eat all the baked goods Mariah makes.

I loved the banter between Lance and Mariah. The way they go back and forth was great. We learn things that happened to both characters in the past that have shaped them into who they are today. They start to have a fling, but Lance doesn't want to tie Mariah down with his baggage.

They end up helping a child who grew up in the foster system, and it made both of them re-evaluate what they want in life. Will Lance tell Mariah his secret? Will Mariah understand where Lance is coming from? Will they get their happily ever after?

I loved every minute of getting to know Lance and Mariah. Both of their characters were great! I can't wait to see what happens with the next Gibson boy!

bobsvoid's review against another edition

4.0

This was cute. Lance was way more endearing than Walker. I'm too lazy to do a full review, but I do have a comment. History does not and will not ever repeat itself. The author says that it does multiple times throughout the book. I just want people to know that's wrong. It's a bit of a pet peeve of mine when people say that. It's a common misconception though. I'm also super over all of the male leads written by Locke being promiscuous. I'm not shaming them, but they seriously need a different personality trait.

Plot: ♡♡♡♡♡
Hero: ♡♡♡♡
Heroine: ♡♡♡♡
Steam: ♡♡♡♡
Cover: ♡♡♡
Writing: ♡♡♡♡
HEA:

Spoiler

yes

kodom251999's review against another edition

4.0

I loved this story of the teacher and librarian. I thought they chemistry that leapt off the page. These boys taking care of their grandmother gets me every time. I loved this story. I can’t wait for more.