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milesofkiles's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility and Death of parent
amberbehnke2013's review against another edition
4.0
All the banter between Lance and Mariah is the hottest foreplay and makes this story!
bookedandbusybookblog's review against another edition
5.0
Gah...this book!!! Craft is the flawless story of Lance and Mariah, two co-workers who are not quite friends but sure do have a thing for each other, whether they’d like to admit it or not!
Lance, I just don’t even know where to begin. A sexy, nerdy teacher who is all heart when it comes to his students and his family. With sexual innuendos for DAYS (which was hilarious), Lance is smitten with the librarian, Mariah, in his school and loves to push her buttons, especially since he know she can definitely handle her own.
Mariah is fun and sweet, but yet her sassy side comes out in full force when Lance is around. She can handle Lance like it's nobody's business but she’d like to do it in more ways than one ;) However, you do see a softer side to Mariah, a broken side because of family and past relationships that makes your heart just hurt for her.
I am delighted with this story. I felt as though Lance and Mariah’s story was so simple, yet so complicated at the same time. Their banter, the way the brought out the best in each other and even the way their relationship takes on different meanings at times, Lance and Mariah’s journey evolved into something so perfect.
Just when I thought I knew what direction the book was going to take, I truly was surprised at a couple different times throughout the story. Also, the little tidbits of wisdom thrown in throughout the book that make you sit back and really think, well, I loved them.
With every single book Adriana Locke puts out into the world, you just can’t help but think can this one be any better than the last book? Truth is, she’s a master at her Craft and it shows.
Lance, I just don’t even know where to begin. A sexy, nerdy teacher who is all heart when it comes to his students and his family. With sexual innuendos for DAYS (which was hilarious), Lance is smitten with the librarian, Mariah, in his school and loves to push her buttons, especially since he know she can definitely handle her own.
Mariah is fun and sweet, but yet her sassy side comes out in full force when Lance is around. She can handle Lance like it's nobody's business but she’d like to do it in more ways than one ;) However, you do see a softer side to Mariah, a broken side because of family and past relationships that makes your heart just hurt for her.
I am delighted with this story. I felt as though Lance and Mariah’s story was so simple, yet so complicated at the same time. Their banter, the way the brought out the best in each other and even the way their relationship takes on different meanings at times, Lance and Mariah’s journey evolved into something so perfect.
Just when I thought I knew what direction the book was going to take, I truly was surprised at a couple different times throughout the story. Also, the little tidbits of wisdom thrown in throughout the book that make you sit back and really think, well, I loved them.
With every single book Adriana Locke puts out into the world, you just can’t help but think can this one be any better than the last book? Truth is, she’s a master at her Craft and it shows.
xiotisa00's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book! Every time I think that Adriana can't top her heroes, she proves me wrong. I loved Lance and Mariah.. <--- love that name btw... anyway. The playful banter, the teasing between the two of them I just couldn't get enough.
buildingourbookshelves's review against another edition
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cocky history teacher falls in love with timid librarian. Yes
Cocky history teacher falls in love with timid librarian. Yes
cooterbooter's review against another edition
5.0
Coworkers, lovers and sweets galore!
Gah! Another great one! I was already obsessed with Walker as my Gibson boy, then you go and give me Lance. This sweet yet foul mouthed man makes you love him with his wit and charm. This love story between these two makes my heart happy. Never one to disappoint, can’t wait for Mach’s story to unfold. Looking forward to continuing the series.
Gah! Another great one! I was already obsessed with Walker as my Gibson boy, then you go and give me Lance. This sweet yet foul mouthed man makes you love him with his wit and charm. This love story between these two makes my heart happy. Never one to disappoint, can’t wait for Mach’s story to unfold. Looking forward to continuing the series.
thelibraryofmadison's review against another edition
lighthearted
4.5
I really enjoyed this one I think even more than the first (Crank) and I really enjoyed that one! Adriana’s books are just so fun and easy to read with a great story! Also love the audiobook!
anovelglimpse's review against another edition
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Lance was a player, ladies' man, whatever you want to call him. That was kind of ick, but I was able to guess why early on and that helped. It also helped that he was such a great teacher, friend, and family member. Mariah was a sweet, boring school librarian with family issues. Lance was constantly hitting on her at school, and she was constantly denying him. They had great chemistry and were well suited for each other. I thought I might not like Lance for Mariah at the beginning, but I was so wrong! They were sweet together. This was a lot steamier than the first book and also funnier.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Infertility
fictionarymind's review against another edition
4.0
Oh Lance <333333333 endless heart for your precious soul! What an amazing character, goofy, loyal, strong, lovely and absolutely amazing.
I loved the story between Mariah and Lance, they are like match made in heaven. Fit each other so perfectly that I had no doubt about their chemistry.
Ups and downs but in the end they did come around. You can't fault Lance for his flaws, his selflessness is what makes you love him even more.
Now I just need Machlan and more so Peck. That kid is recapturing my heart in every single Gibson-book!
I loved the story between Mariah and Lance, they are like match made in heaven. Fit each other so perfectly that I had no doubt about their chemistry.
Ups and downs but in the end they did come around. You can't fault Lance for his flaws, his selflessness is what makes you love him even more.
Now I just need Machlan and more so Peck. That kid is recapturing my heart in every single Gibson-book!