Crank

Publisher's Summary

Crank is a standalone romance in a new small town, blue-collar series from USA Today best-selling author Adriana Locke. Join listeners everywhere as they fall in love with the delicious Gibson boys.

This is one mistake Sienna Landry can't buy her way out of.

As Walker Gibson looks at her, then at the damage to his precious truck (that she may or may not have accidentally inflicted), she knows she's in trouble. It's not the busted headlight and dented grill that's sunk her though. It's the downright sinful man in front of her that's the problem.

The small-town mechanic is broody. Rough. Smells like engine grease and gasoline, and Sienna isn't sure why that's so sexy, but it is. It so is. She's ready to peel off her panties at the drop of his wrench.

He wants her too. She can feel it when he brushes against her. Experience it as he presses her against the wall of the shop. It's thinly veiled in his deep, brown eyes when he looks at her like she's everything he's ever wanted. So why won't he give in?

The damage to Walker's truck is the first of many mistakes between the two of them, ending with truths that rock Sienna's world. Nothing can fix her broken heart except the love of a man that won't, maybe even can't, love her back.

©2017 Adriana Locke (P)2018 Adriana Locke

The Gibson Boys Have Arrived!

Would you consider the audio edition of Crank to be better than the print version?

Yes! I absolutely love the duet narration by Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross! Listening to the audiobook heightens the experience and makes everything more emotional and compelling.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite was Peck because honestly, what's not to love?? ;) He was great comic relief, but also sweet and just an all around good guy. He was a great contrast to broody and gruff Walker.

What about Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross ’s performance did you like?

Kai and Wen have such incredible chemistry! They are definitely my favorite narrating duo. Their voices flow together so wonderfully and I love how they give each character their own unique voice. I'm especially a fan of Wen's alpha male growl/rumble ;) Yummy indeed!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were definitely times when this book had me laughing out loud (thank you Peck!), but no tears. On paper Sienna and Walker couldn't be more different, which created a wonderful enemies to lovers vibe. Every time he pushed, she pushed back and I loved their innuendo and verbal sparring. Each of them gave just as good as they got and it just amped up the sexual tension and chemistry between them!

Any additional comments?

One of my favorite things about Adriana Locke's books are the families. Each is colorfully crazy in their own endearing way. This was a great start to the series and I can't wait for more Gibson boys!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great beginning to the new Gibson Boys series!

What a wonderful beginning to the new Gibson Boys series! These Gibson boys are all men and you will definitely fall in love with all 4 of these sexy, cocky guys. Sienna Landry has moved north from Savannah and the Landry family to make her own mark on the world. When she comes face to face with the Gibson men, she only has eyes for the broody, aloof, Walker Gibson. Walker has a past of his own, and the gutsy, determined, sweet beauty makes him want to live again. Sienna has a way of charming her way into the hearts of the Gibson family, including Nana, just as they charm their way into ours. This family, and the quirky residents of their town, make this a sweet, heartwarming and emotional story.

Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross bring all these characters to life beautifully. Kennicot portrays Siennas strength, vulnerability and resilience perfectly. Ross had his work cut out for him with these Gibson men and he made each one deliciously distinctive.

Ms. Locke is expert at creating multifaceted, authentic characters with interesting storylines, witty banter, and steamy passion. All the Gibson men are total charmers and very swoony, making the perfect springboard to more fun and exciting romance stories that Ms Locke does so well! I loved this funny, charming, and heartwarming romance, and I can't wait for more of the Gibson Boys!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Love is perfect in this book

Wen Ross and Kai Kennicot blow another book out of the water!! Absolute audible perfection!!

Truly remarkably unforgettable. Walker was unbelievable... Without a doubt one of the most beautiful men you'll read about. Sienna is the slightly-lost Landry, where she has to think about the life as a Landry and does her life coincide like the other 5? She's actually a Landry thru and thru, but she is the one that bleeds freedom from being a Landry. And going through all of this when Walker comes into her life is no coincidence. It's fate to the highest proportion.

Everyone has secrets right??? Walker and Sienna meet in a pretty great way, which cracks me up. But lies will get you to the point where you are just not sure it can last. This plot is perfect. It truly is and it had some Landry-isms, which I love. It's just absolutely perfect. I cannot and will not give any spoilers, but it is so so great to see Sienna and Walker together. I honestly loved this story and cannot wait for the next book!! This family is amazing.

I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. It's just that good!! Enjoy

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Love this book!

Adriana Locke can create characters that from the beginning of the book, you can't help but love. This story is the last of the Landry family, Sienna who has gone on her own, away from the family fortune to start her own business. Ending up in Illinois and falling in love was not on the agenda. When she meets Walker Gibson, owner of Crank(the town mechanic), all that will change. Walker is the perfect example of man. He is hard working, a little grumpy, close to his family and of course, good looking! But he comes guarded and with secrets. Sienna is feisty, ambitious, organized, beautiful but unsure of where her life is going. The path their relationship takes is not a traditional one, their banter fun, flirty and sometimes antagonistic. You have to love their journey, the new characters that Locke introduces in this new series and the town. It's intoxicating and makes you want to be in that small town feel with this family. Nana won my heart from the start, love that woman and the way she takes care of her boys. Can't wait to see how she whips the rest of the clan in shape!

Kai Kennicott & Wen Ross give this book the perfect performance. From the grumpy mechanic to the meddling brothers and cousins, Wen gives each their own voice and personality. Kai voices Sienna with that gritty and gutsy feel, with a undertone of the class that she was brought up in. Love the way she can portray the character to a tee.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Small town Romance

This book was really enjoyable, it has everything you need in a book with a great story line and characters, sexy, fun, small town Romance.

Siena is a great female character, she is independent, sassy, feisty but with a great heart and good feelings.

Walker is dark and brooding keeping himself close and not opening to love, except this all changes when Siena arrives and turns his word upside down literally, he is intrigued and captivated by her and find himself falling hard for her even when this was the last thing he wanted.

The chemistry between Siena and Walker is so amazing, they are really great together.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Love this narration duo!!

Ugh they never disappoint! Love the narrators they are soooo freaking hot together!! It was a great story and super hot!!

This was an unbiased review with a credit from the author

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My Two Pennies

Kai and Wen are phenomenal! I can’t get enough of this duo, they pull you into the story and never want to hit pause. Hello Gibson Boys! What a great way to start a new series. Walker is a man that works hard for what he has and when he comes across Sienna Landry all bets are off especially when his truck takes a beating. I loved this small town romance from the beginning until the very end. We’re not just meeting the Gibson family either, the Landry’s make an appearance from time to time. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for this family.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Crank

Very good story. I love the way these two met! This book has a little bit of humor in it that every now and then will give you a chuckle, but the majority of the book is just the romance. You get to watch these two circle each other until they finally figure it out. There is a bit of a twist towards the end and I am happy to see that is was resolved. Definitely worth the listen.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

good story...

good story, loved the characters but the language in the steamy scenes were a bit too raunchy for my taste.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Awesome! I love, love, love these narrators.

Awesome, I love these narrators they make the story come to life. I love it!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

fun story

First book by Adriana Locke and I really enjoyed it.

I love When and Kai's narration, they bring laughter to the book.

This is an unbiased review of a freebie from Web and Kai. I know they're good I already have 15 of the narrated books

Great start to this series

Wow Adriana sure knows how to write great alpha’s. Hoping the next book is just as good. I can’t get enough of Kai and Wen. Amazing.