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Barnes Family #2
Machine
The Queen of Reality TV meets the Kingpin of Porn
She’s trying to clean up her act.
He’s the king of filth.
It will never work.
But don’t tell them that.
Dynassy Barnes isn’t known for her big heart.
She is, however, known for her heart-shaped ass and the selfies she shares with her army of social media followers. So when she meets a handsome former SEAL, she thinks she may have scored a love connection and a way to redeem her reputation with fans.
Bridger Thompson is a man of many secrets.
When an explosion in Iraq damaged his ability to satisfy his then-fiance, he never dreamed the machine he built to carry out his husbandly duties would turn into a business featuring women pleasuring themselves with it on camera. A business that could never be associated with The Barnes’ Family, the darlings of reality TV.
But Dynassy stirs a desire Bridger hasn’t felt in years, and he’s dead set on laying claim to the famous beauty—even though he fears he won’t be able to love her the way she deserves.
For that, he’d need to become a MACHINE.
212 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 19, 2016
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About the author
Normandie Alleman
49 books896 followersA former psychologist, Normandie has always been fascinated by human behavior. She loves writing quirky characters that are all too human. “I’m interested in the kind of relationships people have in real life. So I write about my characters’ messy, unpredictable, and inexplicable journeys to love.”
If there were another 5 hours in the day, Normandie would spend more time needle-pointing and playing with photography. Instead, she’s a Pinterest addict and sports junkie who’s crazy for Twitter and the color pink. She lives with a passel of children, her hunky husband, and a pet pig who loves Red Bull.
If there were another 5 hours in the day, Normandie would spend more time needle-pointing and playing with photography. Instead, she’s a Pinterest addict and sports junkie who’s crazy for Twitter and the color pink. She lives with a passel of children, her hunky husband, and a pet pig who loves Red Bull.
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July 27, 2018
Machine: A Bad Boy Military Romance by Normandie Alleman
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
NARRATION: Dual POV
BOOK DETAILS: Barnes Family Book 2
AUDIO AVAILABLE? Yes
THE STORY:
Internet reality star Dynassy Barnes has everything going for her, she is rich, beautiful and famous, but that all comes at an exhausting cost. Constantly being in the lime light her reputation is everything, so when it becomes tarnished by a misconstrued incident with a homeless man Dynassy’s mother and PR Team organise Injured Veteran’s event that will help build back her family’s good name.
At this event is former Navy Seal Bridger Thompson, injured in Iraq four years ago. Dynassy and Bridger have immediate chemistry and a love affair develops but Bridger is holding back secrets not only from his past but also his present. He is not only concerned about the media finding out what he has been hiding, but when Dynassy learns the truth he knows she will end their relationship.
Sooner or later the truth will come out.
Can they find a way to still be together when everyone and everything around them seems to be keeping them apart?
This is a compelling about healing, trust, love and acceptance.
MY THOUGHTS:
This is the first book I’ve read from Normandie Alleman. I thought the storyline gave a little something for everyone, with well-developed characters and a fresh storyline. I am a big fan out Military romance but not so much the Celebrity romance but combined it worked really well and set it apart from others in is genre.
Bridger is a delicious hot alpha male, with an emotional backstory. I liked his character and although he had been dishonest with Dynassy he had redeemable qualities. I thought I wouldn’t like Dynassy but I didn’t find her the over bearable full of her self-celebrity I initially thought she was.
Throughout the start of the story I felt there were so important missing scenes. They went from first date to sixth date almost instantaneously and we missed out on that slow burn, hot building chemistry in them getting to know one another and establishing their growing feelings.
Overall I enjoyed this story, it was fast paced and entertaining. I give it 4 Blushing Stars
ARC kindly given in exchange for an honest review
MY RATINGS: (All ratings are out of 5)
HERO RATING: 4
HERIONE RATING: 4
BLUSH RATING: 3
ROMANCE RATING: 3
PLOT RATING: 4
OVERALL: 4
Narrated by: Aiden Snow, Alicyn Aimes
Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins
Aiden snow has the perfect low baritone sounding voice that makes a girl go weak at the knees. He was perfectly matched to his character and didn’t make his female portrayal sound over the top.
Alicyn is an excellent narrator but I don’t think she matched her young 24 character very well, she sounded too old and not celebrity enough if that makes any sense. She did not do a bad job she just didn’t fit to the role she was narrating. Alicyn was great when narrating the mothers of Dynassy and Bridger and suited that style more so.
FEMALE NARRATOR’S PERFORMANCE 3/5
MALE NARRATOR’S PERFORMANCE 5/5
NARRATOR’S MATCHED TO CHARACTERS 3/5
PLOT 4/5
OVERALL AUDIO RATING 4 /5
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ABOUT NORMANDIE ALLEMAN
USA Today bestselling author Normandie Alleman is a former psychologist who has always been fascinated by human behavior. She loves writing quirky characters that are all too human. “I’m interested in the kind of relationships people have in real life. So I write about my characters’ messy, unpredictable, and inexplicable journeys to love.”
Normandie is a shameless basketball mom who lives with a houseful of teenagers, her own personal hero, and a pet pig who’s crazy for Red Bull. When she’s not writing or cheering for her favorite team, Normandie can be found listening to an audiobook or a podcast.
October 19, 2016
This was totally not what I was expecting!! I read the blurb and saw
"The Queen of Reality TV meets the Kingpin of Porn"
and thought... actually I don't even know what I thought but it definitely involved some time of porno music soundtrack.
But this story was in NO WAY a porno. No smut. AT ALL !! The sex scenes were actually few and far between in relation to the rest of the book. Though the story IS about sex, it wasn't in a way that I was prepared for. And yes, I'm being intentionally vague. Let's just say that the book title plays a LARGE part in this story. Bridger had an issue until he met Dynassy. Read the book to know what I'm talking about. It's not HARD .
TOTALLY DIDN'T HAPPEN THOUGH!! SORRY FOR CONFUSING YOU!! HAHAHAHAHA!!
Ok. Ok. Dynassy is a reality TV princess and image is everything. Bridger is a former SEAL turned porno empire mogul. They're both extremely close to their families. Maybe too close at times LOL. They both have huge hearts and there is some instalove going on between them.
This story was well-written, entertaining, low on angst or drama, and a delightful introduction for me to the work of Normandie Alleman!
But this story was in NO WAY a porno. No smut. AT ALL !! The sex scenes were actually few and far between in relation to the rest of the book. Though the story IS about sex, it wasn't in a way that I was prepared for. And yes, I'm being intentionally vague. Let's just say that the book title plays a LARGE part in this story. Bridger had an issue until he met Dynassy. Read the book to know what I'm talking about. It's not HARD .
TOTALLY DIDN'T HAPPEN THOUGH!! SORRY FOR CONFUSING YOU!! HAHAHAHAHA!!
Ok. Ok. Dynassy is a reality TV princess and image is everything. Bridger is a former SEAL turned porno empire mogul. They're both extremely close to their families. Maybe too close at times LOL. They both have huge hearts and there is some instalove going on between them.
This story was well-written, entertaining, low on angst or drama, and a delightful introduction for me to the work of Normandie Alleman!
August 15, 2019
This is the second story in the Barnes family series and this time the focus is on Dynassy. Growing up in the spotlight has made her cautious of always having her wits about her when she is in public and during any taping of their reality tv show. When Dynassy falls out of public favor she is under pressure from her manager (her mother) to find some way to get back in favor with them.
Bridger works as a mechanic by day and also has a business partnership with a mate of his. He is an ex navy seal who was injured in combat and when he first meets Dynassy she stirs something in him he hasn’t felt in a long time. When they cross paths again things change between them. For the first time in years Bridger is enjoying spending time with beautiful woman who has no expectations, just to have fun together.
Dynassy is very taken with the gorgeous Bridger and he even gets the stamp of approval from her family. All her mother thinks about is how this relationship will erase the negative publicity for Dynassy but if only they all knew just how public things were going to get. Bridger has a secret, that business he has on the side of his day job is something he has been reluctantly holding onto. He loves what he has with Dynassy and thinks that if he told her the truth she will ends things and there is no way he can imagine not being with her anymore.
When things do eventually implode, Bridger has some fast talking to do if he wants to hold onto the woman who owns his heart.
I listened to the audio version of this and really enjoyed the narration.
Bridger works as a mechanic by day and also has a business partnership with a mate of his. He is an ex navy seal who was injured in combat and when he first meets Dynassy she stirs something in him he hasn’t felt in a long time. When they cross paths again things change between them. For the first time in years Bridger is enjoying spending time with beautiful woman who has no expectations, just to have fun together.
Dynassy is very taken with the gorgeous Bridger and he even gets the stamp of approval from her family. All her mother thinks about is how this relationship will erase the negative publicity for Dynassy but if only they all knew just how public things were going to get. Bridger has a secret, that business he has on the side of his day job is something he has been reluctantly holding onto. He loves what he has with Dynassy and thinks that if he told her the truth she will ends things and there is no way he can imagine not being with her anymore.
When things do eventually implode, Bridger has some fast talking to do if he wants to hold onto the woman who owns his heart.
I listened to the audio version of this and really enjoyed the narration.
October 21, 2016
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader's copy of this book.
Dynassy Barnes doesn't do relationships, she prefers hookups with no complications. When she walks into Sals mechanics to enquire about her car: she doesn't expect to see a gorgeous mechanic.
Bridger has gone to hell and back for the last 5yrs. His former SEAL days left him with injuries that many wouldn't even anticipate. He's not missing evident body parts but his battle scars have left deep emotional and physical imprints.
Will he ever be what he once was?
Will any woman want a broken man like him?
Bridger likes Dynassy: but will she walk away when she finds out the truth about his injuries?
Will the limelight that follows Dynassy and her family be too much for Bridger?
This is a difficult review to write because I don't want to give away any spoilers: so here goes!
I absolutely loved the book and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was slow paced in the beginning but it picked up. This story focuses quite a lot on Bridger and rightly so. The last 5yrs of his life have been a complete nightmare and my heart broke for what he had to go through. Bridger was amazing and I loved the intensity and depth of his emotions throughout.
Dynassy wasn't what I expected: she's down to earth but I liked the affect Bridger had on her. I was disappointed that she was easily influenced by her manipulative mother - family comes first even if it means throwing others under the bus. She knows what her mother's like yet she doesn't talk to her siblings to get another perspective. I struggled at times to understand her: she's willing to walk away from a person she has feelings for without a fight. Sometimes she came across superficial - and I wasn't sure I actually liked her.
I liked Bridger's mother: she made me laugh when she started talking to him about masturbating and his sex life lol - a conversation no man wants to discuss with his mother lol.
This was a great book and Bridger stole my heart right from the beginning. I liked his fighting spirit and determination to go after what he wanted. I would definitely recommend this book: it was amazing.
Dynassy Barnes doesn't do relationships, she prefers hookups with no complications. When she walks into Sals mechanics to enquire about her car: she doesn't expect to see a gorgeous mechanic.
Bridger has gone to hell and back for the last 5yrs. His former SEAL days left him with injuries that many wouldn't even anticipate. He's not missing evident body parts but his battle scars have left deep emotional and physical imprints.
Will he ever be what he once was?
Will any woman want a broken man like him?
Bridger likes Dynassy: but will she walk away when she finds out the truth about his injuries?
Will the limelight that follows Dynassy and her family be too much for Bridger?
This is a difficult review to write because I don't want to give away any spoilers: so here goes!
I absolutely loved the book and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was slow paced in the beginning but it picked up. This story focuses quite a lot on Bridger and rightly so. The last 5yrs of his life have been a complete nightmare and my heart broke for what he had to go through. Bridger was amazing and I loved the intensity and depth of his emotions throughout.
Dynassy wasn't what I expected: she's down to earth but I liked the affect Bridger had on her. I was disappointed that she was easily influenced by her manipulative mother - family comes first even if it means throwing others under the bus. She knows what her mother's like yet she doesn't talk to her siblings to get another perspective. I struggled at times to understand her: she's willing to walk away from a person she has feelings for without a fight. Sometimes she came across superficial - and I wasn't sure I actually liked her.
I liked Bridger's mother: she made me laugh when she started talking to him about masturbating and his sex life lol - a conversation no man wants to discuss with his mother lol.
This was a great book and Bridger stole my heart right from the beginning. I liked his fighting spirit and determination to go after what he wanted. I would definitely recommend this book: it was amazing.
October 20, 2016
Title: Machine
Author: Normandie Alleman
I'm so happy that I had read Machine. I read the first novel of the series, The Baller's Secret Baby, and it completely pulled me in like no other. I've been following Normandie Alleman ever since her Webmaster series and the Barnes Family Books series is completely different but easily becoming one of my favourites.
Machine is the story about a reality show princess and an injured former SEAL who has seen firsthand the effects of combat on an individual and their loved ones. I laughed and cried, but most of all the story was completely unexpected - the fact that our ex-SEAL Bridger took a 'handicap' and turn it into a business venture where he meets Dynassy, the woman who makes him feel things he never thought to feel ever since his injury.
As emotional as it was it would be so wrong of me not to mention the tantalizing chemistry that was a treat to watch develop between them. I absolutely loved reading Machine and finding out more about the Barnes family; I can't wait for the next instalment in the series.
*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest bitchin’ review.
Reviewed by The Crazy Bitch from Bitches N’ Books
Author: Normandie Alleman
I'm so happy that I had read Machine. I read the first novel of the series, The Baller's Secret Baby, and it completely pulled me in like no other. I've been following Normandie Alleman ever since her Webmaster series and the Barnes Family Books series is completely different but easily becoming one of my favourites.
Machine is the story about a reality show princess and an injured former SEAL who has seen firsthand the effects of combat on an individual and their loved ones. I laughed and cried, but most of all the story was completely unexpected - the fact that our ex-SEAL Bridger took a 'handicap' and turn it into a business venture where he meets Dynassy, the woman who makes him feel things he never thought to feel ever since his injury.
As emotional as it was it would be so wrong of me not to mention the tantalizing chemistry that was a treat to watch develop between them. I absolutely loved reading Machine and finding out more about the Barnes family; I can't wait for the next instalment in the series.
*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest bitchin’ review.
Reviewed by The Crazy Bitch from Bitches N’ Books
October 22, 2016
Title: Machine
Author: Normandie Alleman
I'm so happy that I had read Machine. I read the first novel of the series, The Baller's Secret Baby, and it completely pulled me in like no other. I've been following Normandie Alleman ever since her Webmaster series and the Barnes Family Books series is completely different but easily becoming one of my favourites.
Machine is the story about a reality show princess and an injured former SEAL who has seen firsthand the effects of combat on an individual and their loved ones. I laughed and cried, but most of all the story was completely unexpected - the fact that our ex-SEAL Bridger took a 'handicap' and turn it into a business venture where he meets Dynassy, the woman who makes him feel things he never thought to feel ever since his injury.
As emotional as it was it would be so wrong of me not to mention the tantalizing chemistry that was a treat to watch develop between them. I absolutely loved reading Machine and finding out more about the Barnes family; I can't wait for the next instalment in the series.
*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest bitchin’ review.
Reviewed by The Crazy Bitch from Bitches N’ Books
November 11, 2021
This book is the perfect example why you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. I'm not speaking about the HOT cover of this book I am referencing Bridger Thompson, he is a former Navy SEAL and now a mechanic at the local Body Shop but that is not all....nope he is the KING OF PORN! Yep that's right, Bridger is the King of Porn...he's not in front of the camera so no one really knows that is where he makes most of his money but it still a huge part of who he is.
You see Bridger was injured in Iraq and since he didn't have function of a certain body part he created a machine that he hoped would satisfy his ex-fiance's needs....did you catch the ex part there? Yep they are no longer together so now he creates these machines and pays women to pleasure themselves with it on camera. This secret side of him if it came out could ruin Dynassy Barnes chances of cleaning up her bad girl image.
I loved the chemistry between Dynassy and Bridger and they each brought something to the table so it wasn't a one sided romance....they each had a lot to loose if things didn't work out, but they each had a lot to gain if it did.
Will Bridger's secret come out? Will Dynassy clean up her image? Will they be able to work through things if secrets are revealed? Only one way to find out the answer to these questions - grab your copy today! You wont be disappointed. Machine is the second book in the Barnes Family series but it can be read as a standalone.
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book given to me by the author, this is a completely honest and non-incentivized review**
October 20, 2016
If you loved reading The Baller's Secret Baby by Normandie Alleman then all I can say is that you don't want to miss reading the follow up and her latest, Machine because if you thought the first visit to The Barnes Family was good it has nothing on this visit.
Bridger is a veteran who spent the past 5 years recovering from losing his fiance to his best friend after being blown up and losing his ability to get it up with women. Rather than not be able to bring a woman pleasure he invents a machine that does it for him and ends up raking in millions as the new porn king.
Keeping his side job a secret from everyone Bridger keeps working as a mechanic .... and meets... Dynassy.... a celebrity/model who crashed her car and needs it fixed the right way.
From a family of celebrities Dynassy Barnes has a body to kill and looks that can make a man hard from far away... that is all except for one man, Bridger Thompson.
Bridger's not the usual type of man that Dynassy goes for but theres something about him that draws her to him.... but for some reason the beauty doesn't understand the man doesn't make any moves on her.
For the first time in years Bridger is turned on by a woman but afraid to make any moves because he doesn't want to embarrass himself by not being able to get it up.
The attraction is too powerful to ignore but Bridger still holds back because he knows that she's too goo for him thanks to his side business in porn... will be willing to take a risk and go after the woman he's come to love? or will he let her walk away? Especially once he realizes she's just what he needs to get it up again?
From beginning to end I loved everything about this book but I especially loved the premise of his private area taking the brunt of the injuries during his service to his country.... This was an angle I hadn't ever read in a book and it floored me. I loved all the characters from revisiting the characters I feel in love with from The Ballers Secret Baby on down the line. The emotions transcended the pages to my heart and made me feel everything right along with them... I loved it... I can't wait to see if she revisits the twins and what happens with them... and I want to have a chance to see Nick and Eden from Ballers get married and live happily ever after!
They say sequels are never as good as the first and they are right.... they are even better!
December 28, 2016
This book is the perfect example why you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. I'm not speaking about the HOT cover of this book I am referencing Bridger Thompson, he is a former Navy SEAL and now a mechanic at the local Body Shop but that is not all....nope he is the KING OF PORN! Yep that's right, Bridger is the King of Porn...he's not in front of the camera so no one really knows that is where he makes most of his money but it still a huge part of who he is.
You see Bridger was injured in Iraq and since he didn't have function of a certain body part he created a machine that he hoped would satisfy his ex-fiance's needs....did you catch the ex part there? Yep they are no longer together so now he creates these machines and pays women to pleasure themselves with it on camera. This secret side of him if it came out could ruin Dynassy Barnes chances of cleaning up her bad girl image.
I loved the chemistry between Dynassy and Bridger and they each brought something to the table so it wasn't a one sided romance....they each had a lot to loose if things didn't work out, but they each had a lot to gain if it did.
Will Bridger's secret come out? Will Dynassy clean up her image? Will they be able to work through things if secrets are revealed? Only one way to find out the answer to these questions - grab your copy today! You wont be disappointed. Machine is the second book in the Barnes Family series but it can be read as a standalone.
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book given to me by the author, this is a completely honest and non-incentivized review**
October 20, 2016
I think I need to find me a Mechanic!
Overall rating: 5
Story quality: 4.75
Steam under the collar: 5
Character development: 4.75
Machine By Normandie Alleman Is HOT. Ok now that I have that out of the way I can break it down. So this I a standalone but if you have read other books by Normandie you will find that it lies in the Barnes Family of books! So that being said you will need to check out all the other books in the family.
This is the story of Dynassy Barnes and the Mechanic I would let work under my hood any day of the week Bridger Thompson! I love how this story can together and in all honesty I love the relationship that both Dynassy and Bridger developed. They became characters with real feelings and I couldn’t stop Turing the pages as I feel in love with them. They are a HOT couple and they tear up the pages of the book as we get to know them. I can honestly say that I loved the fact that Bridger was a Gentleman by default and it allow me to fall for him. They have a Hot and sweet relationship filled with understating and genuine caring. This would have not happened if the characters were any different.
I loved this book and the relationship that it tells through the pages. The Characters are dynamic and full of life as you flip the pages! I was lucky enough that Normandie sent me an ARC of the book. That being said I have already pick up a published copy of the book to add to my E-shelf.
I always give opinion in my reviews and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart Normandie Alleman for sending me a free copy of <3 Michine <3 for a review! Please go check out Normandie Alleman’s other Books and Catch up on the Barnes Family!
Overall rating: 5
Story quality: 4.75
Steam under the collar: 5
Character development: 4.75
Machine By Normandie Alleman Is HOT. Ok now that I have that out of the way I can break it down. So this I a standalone but if you have read other books by Normandie you will find that it lies in the Barnes Family of books! So that being said you will need to check out all the other books in the family.
This is the story of Dynassy Barnes and the Mechanic I would let work under my hood any day of the week Bridger Thompson! I love how this story can together and in all honesty I love the relationship that both Dynassy and Bridger developed. They became characters with real feelings and I couldn’t stop Turing the pages as I feel in love with them. They are a HOT couple and they tear up the pages of the book as we get to know them. I can honestly say that I loved the fact that Bridger was a Gentleman by default and it allow me to fall for him. They have a Hot and sweet relationship filled with understating and genuine caring. This would have not happened if the characters were any different.
I loved this book and the relationship that it tells through the pages. The Characters are dynamic and full of life as you flip the pages! I was lucky enough that Normandie sent me an ARC of the book. That being said I have already pick up a published copy of the book to add to my E-shelf.
I always give opinion in my reviews and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart Normandie Alleman for sending me a free copy of <3 Michine <3 for a review! Please go check out Normandie Alleman’s other Books and Catch up on the Barnes Family!
March 8, 2018
“Machine” was not my first book by Normandie Alleman, as a while ago I already read her “Webmaster” series. Therefore I knew I would most probably like her writing style.
The only question was if I would like the new characters and their setting. Dynassy and Bridger were very complicated characters (at least it felt like it to me).
With Dynassy, I was never sure what she really thought. Her words and actions confused me.
And Bridger, well was he really forging a relationship with Dynassy because of what she meant to him or because of what she DID to him.
I honestly had a hard time figuring that out.
Still they were so interesting that I loved reading how they navigated the deep waters with all those sharks surrounding them.
For me it was more about the interesting background that was created than the actual characters. Somehow it felt as if the reader was granted a view into the real world of Reality TV.
I missed the first book in that series but I had no problems following the plot so it is easy to read as a standalone.
Recommendable read
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October 15, 2016
Dynassy Barnes was a model and part of the Barnes Family reality show. The paparazzi took a picture of Dynassy that looked like she was stepping on a veteran sleeping on a sidewalk. She was getting a lot of bad publicity. Her mother booked her to attend a veteran's event. Before she went to the event, she had met Bridger Thompson at Whiteside Auto Repair where she was getting her wrecked car fixed. He was a handsome man that got her flustered. When she went to the veteran's event, she saw Bridger and later got to talk to him. She asked him if he had been injured in the war and he said yes, but he didn't go into any detail. Bridger ended up taking her home and kissed her good bye. Dynassy invited him in, but he told her he had to leave. She was upset that he didn't want to have sex with her. Little did she know what his injury was. They started dating which was good for her image. You need to read the book to see what happens.
Bridger had his own business that's not one he would brag about, but made him a lot of money. He was a mechanic and had invented a machine that helped women with sex. There was a good reason for his invention. Bridger's mother was a sex therapist and was a hoot. Dynasty's mother was a control freak which drove her children crazy. It was a good book and had a twist that I had never read in a book. It was a very interesting book. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Bridger had his own business that's not one he would brag about, but made him a lot of money. He was a mechanic and had invented a machine that helped women with sex. There was a good reason for his invention. Bridger's mother was a sex therapist and was a hoot. Dynasty's mother was a control freak which drove her children crazy. It was a good book and had a twist that I had never read in a book. It was a very interesting book. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
October 24, 2016
I gave this Book a rating of 4.5 ✩’s
Title: Machine
Series: Barnes Family Book 2
Genre: Romance, Bad Boy Romance.
Author: Normandie Alleman
Format: E-book
Published on: Oct 19, 2016
I voluntarily reviewed a Courtesy Advanced Reader Copy of this book
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Main Character’s Descriptions:
Heroine: Dynassy Barnes is a reality tv star through her mother’s tv show and she is also a model. She is not known for her big heart at all.
Hero: Bridger Thompson is a former soldier and during his tour in Iraq he was injured one of the side effects of his injury is that it is impossible for him to have sex
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Summary Paragraph:
Bridger Thompson is a former soldier and during his tour in Iraq he was injured one of the side effects of his injury is that it is impossible for him to have sex. So he winds up building a machine that can do it for him.
Unfortunately, she is anything but in her actions towards a homeless vet. The actions of the day she Stepped on the vet, supposedly that is. Now she is trying to clean up her image.
I voluntarily reviewed a Courtesy Advanced Reader Copy of this book
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What I liked/Didn’t Like:
This is my first book by Normandie Alleman and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Supposed good girl meet bad boy at its best.
Title: Machine
Series: Barnes Family Book 2
Genre: Romance, Bad Boy Romance.
Author: Normandie Alleman
Format: E-book
Published on: Oct 19, 2016
I voluntarily reviewed a Courtesy Advanced Reader Copy of this book
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Main Character’s Descriptions:
Heroine: Dynassy Barnes is a reality tv star through her mother’s tv show and she is also a model. She is not known for her big heart at all.
Hero: Bridger Thompson is a former soldier and during his tour in Iraq he was injured one of the side effects of his injury is that it is impossible for him to have sex
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Bridger Thompson is a former soldier and during his tour in Iraq he was injured one of the side effects of his injury is that it is impossible for him to have sex. So he winds up building a machine that can do it for him.
Unfortunately, she is anything but in her actions towards a homeless vet. The actions of the day she Stepped on the vet, supposedly that is. Now she is trying to clean up her image.
I voluntarily reviewed a Courtesy Advanced Reader Copy of this book
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What I liked/Didn’t Like:
This is my first book by Normandie Alleman and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Supposed good girl meet bad boy at its best.
October 15, 2016
Appearances can be deceiving!
Dynassy Barnes is a rich and beautiful reality star who has almost everything she could want.
Bridger Thompson is a mechanic and an ex SEAL with a secret that he doesn't want people to know.
A chance encounter with a tree brings these two together. The chemistry is off the charts.
I struggled with this story because some parts were completely heart warming while others were just too far out there for me to buy into.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book.
Dynassy Barnes is a rich and beautiful reality star who has almost everything she could want.
Bridger Thompson is a mechanic and an ex SEAL with a secret that he doesn't want people to know.
A chance encounter with a tree brings these two together. The chemistry is off the charts.
I struggled with this story because some parts were completely heart warming while others were just too far out there for me to buy into.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book.
October 20, 2016
What a terrific book! Normandie Alleman has just raised the bar for all bad boy romance writers. She is a true crafts person when it comes to making magic with her words.
This a well developed storyline, with believable characters. The range of emotions--along with a couple of "ah ha" moments--keep the reader engaged for the entire book.
Get the book...you'll be glad you did!
(I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.)
This a well developed storyline, with believable characters. The range of emotions--along with a couple of "ah ha" moments--keep the reader engaged for the entire book.
Get the book...you'll be glad you did!
(I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.)
October 19, 2016
Bridger Thompson maybe a man of many secrets, but his biggest secret is that he's got a heart of gold and a machine that will rock your world. Be still my beating heart.
When I finished The Baller's Secret Baby I couldn't wait to get my hands on Dynassy's story. She's fun, feisty, and down to earth even though she's living life in the spotlight. And when she sets her mind on something, nothing and no one, not even her mother, will get in her way. She may get lost from time to time, she will always come back to what's in her heart. And what's not to love about a woman that will stand by her man when others would want to bring him down.
Bridger hasn't had the easiest of times the last few years, but one look at Dynassy changes everything. He was only half living, but now the future he never though he could have, now seems in his grasp. His job, the one that makes him the big bucks, could cause all sorts of trouble for Dynassy, but there is no way he could let her get away. Gotta love a man that knows what he wants and will stop at nothing to get it.
Oh my, how I loved this book. I knew going in that I would like Dynassy but I completely fell in love with her. I love how there is more to her that one would think. She's got a head on her shoulders no one expected. And Bridger? I want to tie him to my bed and never let him get away. A solider, mechanic, and an entrepreneur wrapped up in one devilishly sexy package.
This book isn't all sex, there's a love story that will warm your heart. I couldn't put it down until I had finished it, but even then I wanted more. I am loving the Barnes family, yes even mama Barnes, and eagerly await the next book in this series.
After reading this sensual and thrilling book, you will be wanting a Luv Machine of your own.
When I finished The Baller's Secret Baby I couldn't wait to get my hands on Dynassy's story. She's fun, feisty, and down to earth even though she's living life in the spotlight. And when she sets her mind on something, nothing and no one, not even her mother, will get in her way. She may get lost from time to time, she will always come back to what's in her heart. And what's not to love about a woman that will stand by her man when others would want to bring him down.
Bridger hasn't had the easiest of times the last few years, but one look at Dynassy changes everything. He was only half living, but now the future he never though he could have, now seems in his grasp. His job, the one that makes him the big bucks, could cause all sorts of trouble for Dynassy, but there is no way he could let her get away. Gotta love a man that knows what he wants and will stop at nothing to get it.
Oh my, how I loved this book. I knew going in that I would like Dynassy but I completely fell in love with her. I love how there is more to her that one would think. She's got a head on her shoulders no one expected. And Bridger? I want to tie him to my bed and never let him get away. A solider, mechanic, and an entrepreneur wrapped up in one devilishly sexy package.
This book isn't all sex, there's a love story that will warm your heart. I couldn't put it down until I had finished it, but even then I wanted more. I am loving the Barnes family, yes even mama Barnes, and eagerly await the next book in this series.
After reading this sensual and thrilling book, you will be wanting a Luv Machine of your own.
October 16, 2016
Machine: A Bad Boy Romance Barnes Family Book 2 by Normandie Alleman
Dynassy is the rebel of Barnes Celebrity family, no matter what she does, she always seems to need a mop up crew. Daughter of the late great Ziggy Barnes, sibling to a few natural born Pop Stars and a Budding Star Athlete, as well as the Daughter of a mother who finds her Reality show more important than matters of the heart of her children, who can blame Dynassy for wanting to find a niche of her own.
Bridger a former Navy Seal turned Entrepreneur/Mechanic after a stint in Iraq when an IED did major damage to his body meet the the lovely Dynassy and they change each other's lives beyond all they could imagine.
This author has a way of telling a story in such a way, that you just can't put it down. She brings together two lost souls that find a way to complete each other regardless of the obstacles set before them. This story is a great read with many touching moments. Well done
Dynassy is the rebel of Barnes Celebrity family, no matter what she does, she always seems to need a mop up crew. Daughter of the late great Ziggy Barnes, sibling to a few natural born Pop Stars and a Budding Star Athlete, as well as the Daughter of a mother who finds her Reality show more important than matters of the heart of her children, who can blame Dynassy for wanting to find a niche of her own.
Bridger a former Navy Seal turned Entrepreneur/Mechanic after a stint in Iraq when an IED did major damage to his body meet the the lovely Dynassy and they change each other's lives beyond all they could imagine.
This author has a way of telling a story in such a way, that you just can't put it down. She brings together two lost souls that find a way to complete each other regardless of the obstacles set before them. This story is a great read with many touching moments. Well done
October 16, 2016
Machine: A Bad Boy Romance Barnes Family Book 2 by Normandie Alleman
Dynassy is the rebel of Barnes Celebrity family, no matter what she does, she always seems to need a mop up crew. Daughter of the late great Ziggy Barnes, sibling to a few natural born Pop Stars and a Budding Star Athlete, as well as the Daughter of a mother who finds her Reality show more important than matters of the heart of her children, who can blame Dynassy for wanting to find a niche of her own.
Bridger a former Navy Seal turned Entrepreneur/Mechanic after a stint in Iraq when an IED did major damage to his body meet the the lovely Dynassy and they change each other's lives beyond all they could imagine.
This author has a way of telling a story in such a way, that you just can't put it down. She brings together two lost souls that find a way to complete each other regardless of the obstacles set before them. This story is a great read with many touching moments. Well done
Dynassy is the rebel of Barnes Celebrity family, no matter what she does, she always seems to need a mop up crew. Daughter of the late great Ziggy Barnes, sibling to a few natural born Pop Stars and a Budding Star Athlete, as well as the Daughter of a mother who finds her Reality show more important than matters of the heart of her children, who can blame Dynassy for wanting to find a niche of her own.
Bridger a former Navy Seal turned Entrepreneur/Mechanic after a stint in Iraq when an IED did major damage to his body meet the the lovely Dynassy and they change each other's lives beyond all they could imagine.
This author has a way of telling a story in such a way, that you just can't put it down. She brings together two lost souls that find a way to complete each other regardless of the obstacles set before them. This story is a great read with many touching moments. Well done
October 17, 2016
I really enjoyed this book. I have never read anything by this author before but I will be adding her others books to my to be read list. I didn't think I would like this book at first because I really dislike reality TV. However the characters were really well written and despite my dislike for reality TV I really did enjoy this book.
October 17, 2016
Hot love story! Lost myself into it, Dynassy and Bridger sure took love at first sight to another level with their backgrounds. She is all American tv celebrity, he is everything opposite with an amazing willpower to overcome his injuries. Together they are gonna take everything into a love story. LOVED IT!!
October 17, 2016
Hot love story! Lost myself into it, Dynassy and Bridger sure took love at first sight to another level with their backgrounds. She is all American tv celebrity, he is everything opposite with an amazing willpower to overcome his injuries. Together they are gonna take everything into a love story. LOVED IT!!
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October 20, 2016
Title: Machine
Author: Normandie Alleman
I'm so happy that I had read Machine. I read the first novel of the series, The Baller's Secret Baby, and it completely pulled me in like no other. I've been following Normandie Alleman ever since her Webmaster series and the Barnes Family Books series is completely different but easily becoming one of my favourites.
Machine is the story about a reality show princess and an injured former SEAL who has seen firsthand the effects of combat on an individual and their loved ones. I laughed and cried, but most of all the story was completely unexpected - the fact that our ex-SEAL Bridger took a 'handicap' and turn it into a business venture where he meets Dynassy, the woman who makes him feel things he never thought to feel ever since his injury.
As emotional as it was it would be so wrong of me not to mention the tantalizing chemistry that was a treat to watch develop between them. I absolutely loved reading Machine and finding out more about the Barnes family; I can't wait for the next instalment in the series.
*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest bitchin’ review.
Reviewed by The Crazy Bitch from Bitches N’ Books
Author: Normandie Alleman
I'm so happy that I had read Machine. I read the first novel of the series, The Baller's Secret Baby, and it completely pulled me in like no other. I've been following Normandie Alleman ever since her Webmaster series and the Barnes Family Books series is completely different but easily becoming one of my favourites.
Machine is the story about a reality show princess and an injured former SEAL who has seen firsthand the effects of combat on an individual and their loved ones. I laughed and cried, but most of all the story was completely unexpected - the fact that our ex-SEAL Bridger took a 'handicap' and turn it into a business venture where he meets Dynassy, the woman who makes him feel things he never thought to feel ever since his injury.
As emotional as it was it would be so wrong of me not to mention the tantalizing chemistry that was a treat to watch develop between them. I absolutely loved reading Machine and finding out more about the Barnes family; I can't wait for the next instalment in the series.
*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest bitchin’ review.
Reviewed by The Crazy Bitch from Bitches N’ Books
October 22, 2016
Title: Machine
Author: Normandie Alleman
I'm so happy that I had read Machine. I read the first novel of the series, The Baller's Secret Baby, and it completely pulled me in like no other. I've been following Normandie Alleman ever since her Webmaster series and the Barnes Family Books series is completely different but easily becoming one of my favourites.
Machine is the story about a reality show princess and an injured former SEAL who has seen firsthand the effects of combat on an individual and their loved ones. I laughed and cried, but most of all the story was completely unexpected - the fact that our ex-SEAL Bridger took a 'handicap' and turn it into a business venture where he meets Dynassy, the woman who makes him feel things he never thought to feel ever since his injury.
As emotional as it was it would be so wrong of me not to mention the tantalizing chemistry that was a treat to watch develop between them. I absolutely loved reading Machine and finding out more about the Barnes family; I can't wait for the next instalment in the series.
*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest bitchin’ review.
Reviewed by The Crazy Bitch from Bitches N’ Books
October 19, 2016
Machine is the second installment in the Barnes Family Series by Normandie Alleman, a romance novel narrated in first person, featuring Dinassy Barnes, Nick's sister, and Bridger Thompson, a former SEAL with an explosive secret.
In a world where appearances are the most important thing, Dinassy Barnes is trying to fix her image following the guidelines set by her mother. Her life always has been exposed to the world to see and criticise. There's no secrets between the Barnes family and the cameras follow them around so, Dinassy does her best to be the perfect model, the perfect product.
Bridger Thompson knew from the begining he had to keep away of Dinassy Barnes. He was smart, handsome and sexy, but he wasn't enough for her. With a sucessful career in the porno industry, this former SEAL wasn't exactly what Lucinda Barnes wants to relate her reality show.
But love doesn't know about reasons... And when Dinassy starts to awake some... feelings -yes, feelings- on Bridger, Lucinda will learn some important lessons about her family and her business.
I loved this book almost as much as I loved The baller's secret baby (first book in this series). The way these characters have grown in the story, and the way the author combine romance, humor, sex and intrigue is awesome. When I first read the blurb of this book I imagined a whole story on my mind, but I have to admit Normandie has surprised me one more time with her talent. The Barnes family came to stay in my bookshelve. I can't wait to know what's next with this people. Although, I'm still having bad feelings about Lucinda, btw.
In a world where appearances are the most important thing, Dinassy Barnes is trying to fix her image following the guidelines set by her mother. Her life always has been exposed to the world to see and criticise. There's no secrets between the Barnes family and the cameras follow them around so, Dinassy does her best to be the perfect model, the perfect product.
Bridger Thompson knew from the begining he had to keep away of Dinassy Barnes. He was smart, handsome and sexy, but he wasn't enough for her. With a sucessful career in the porno industry, this former SEAL wasn't exactly what Lucinda Barnes wants to relate her reality show.
But love doesn't know about reasons... And when Dinassy starts to awake some... feelings -yes, feelings- on Bridger, Lucinda will learn some important lessons about her family and her business.
I loved this book almost as much as I loved The baller's secret baby (first book in this series). The way these characters have grown in the story, and the way the author combine romance, humor, sex and intrigue is awesome. When I first read the blurb of this book I imagined a whole story on my mind, but I have to admit Normandie has surprised me one more time with her talent. The Barnes family came to stay in my bookshelve. I can't wait to know what's next with this people. Although, I'm still having bad feelings about Lucinda, btw.
October 22, 2016
I received this book as an ARC for a voluntary review.
In this book we get Dynassy Barnes's story as well as we meet Bridger Thompson. Dynassy is just wanting to clean up her reputation but she knows this takes time. She just hopes it won't take to much because it may be affecting her modeling career. So while she isn't working she decides to check on her vehicle. What she finds at the automotive shop is worth way more than her career to her. Dynassy has never had a connection like the one she has with Bridger in their first meeting. Can she keeping him though with her crazy family or will she loose the one man who could love her for just her?
Bridger doesn't do relationships heck he doesn't even date. Since returning from Iraq he has had little to no feeling in certain parts of his body. This lead to him inventing a product that has since become an online sensation. With one look at Dynassy though feelings that he never thought he would have for a woman again. Can he keep her or will his war wounds and where his money has come from drive them apart forever?
This is an amazing book about finding love and showing how far you will go to keep that love. This book has many twists and turns I really want to tell you about but don't want to ruin it for anyone. I will say this book will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
In this book we get Dynassy Barnes's story as well as we meet Bridger Thompson. Dynassy is just wanting to clean up her reputation but she knows this takes time. She just hopes it won't take to much because it may be affecting her modeling career. So while she isn't working she decides to check on her vehicle. What she finds at the automotive shop is worth way more than her career to her. Dynassy has never had a connection like the one she has with Bridger in their first meeting. Can she keeping him though with her crazy family or will she loose the one man who could love her for just her?
Bridger doesn't do relationships heck he doesn't even date. Since returning from Iraq he has had little to no feeling in certain parts of his body. This lead to him inventing a product that has since become an online sensation. With one look at Dynassy though feelings that he never thought he would have for a woman again. Can he keep her or will his war wounds and where his money has come from drive them apart forever?
This is an amazing book about finding love and showing how far you will go to keep that love. This book has many twists and turns I really want to tell you about but don't want to ruin it for anyone. I will say this book will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
October 23, 2016
Book given in exchange for an honest review.
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I have read a lot of Normandie's books and loved them all, and this one was no exception.
I knew the Barnes from the previous book in this series and found them a super interesting bunch.
Dynassy seemed a bit shallow at first, but in this book we get to know her a little bit more and she turns out to be much more of a simple and regular person and less princess than what our first impression might have suggested.
Bridger seems like a regular guy, with a regular job, he has some demons from his past in the army but he is letting them go little by little. Unfortunately, he is also keeping secrets so dark that could ruin everything.
Her life is always in the spotlight and being with Bridger makes her feel normal; she is herself when he is around because he has done the impossible and make her put her guard down, she trust him completely, but nothing lasts forever.
We get to see them be free together, two people who seemed so different at first, but in the end they were exactly what each other needed.
This is an entertaining and exciting read, with some great sex scenes you don't want to miss.
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I have read a lot of Normandie's books and loved them all, and this one was no exception.
I knew the Barnes from the previous book in this series and found them a super interesting bunch.
Dynassy seemed a bit shallow at first, but in this book we get to know her a little bit more and she turns out to be much more of a simple and regular person and less princess than what our first impression might have suggested.
Bridger seems like a regular guy, with a regular job, he has some demons from his past in the army but he is letting them go little by little. Unfortunately, he is also keeping secrets so dark that could ruin everything.
Her life is always in the spotlight and being with Bridger makes her feel normal; she is herself when he is around because he has done the impossible and make her put her guard down, she trust him completely, but nothing lasts forever.
We get to see them be free together, two people who seemed so different at first, but in the end they were exactly what each other needed.
This is an entertaining and exciting read, with some great sex scenes you don't want to miss.
October 20, 2016
Dynassy Barnes is the second oldest of the Barnes children. She is a model and so-called queen of reality TV, however there is more to this woman then meets the eye. Dynassy is sassy, fun loving, and ready to get out from under her crazy mother Lucinda's thumb.
Bridger Thompson is a Seal who was injured severely and during that horrendous time he invented a machine for his now ex-girlfriend. The machine was supposed to perform his marriage duties for him seeing as he couldn't due to nerve damage. The machine instead winds up being used in a secret porn business with his friend. Once he meets Dynassy however his problems in that area go away.
This was a great book and I loved seeing how Dynassy and Bridger deal with each struggle the come up against. Lucinda gets on my nerves with how she wants to micromanage each kids life. I can't wait to read the next book and see more Barnes family DRAMA. I voluntarily received an ARC in exchange for a honest review.
Bridger Thompson is a Seal who was injured severely and during that horrendous time he invented a machine for his now ex-girlfriend. The machine was supposed to perform his marriage duties for him seeing as he couldn't due to nerve damage. The machine instead winds up being used in a secret porn business with his friend. Once he meets Dynassy however his problems in that area go away.
This was a great book and I loved seeing how Dynassy and Bridger deal with each struggle the come up against. Lucinda gets on my nerves with how she wants to micromanage each kids life. I can't wait to read the next book and see more Barnes family DRAMA. I voluntarily received an ARC in exchange for a honest review.
October 31, 2016
Omg, I loved this book! The story line was so unique that I knew I just had to read it and I'm so glad I did. Bridger is an absolute sweetheart, I loved his determination and creativity, Dynassy comes off as a selfish brat at first but she really isn't. I loved the way her and Bridgers relationship develops, even with the few twists and turns along the way, some are just hilarious and others are almost heartbreaking, they do their best with what life has thrown their way and it makes for a great read. I can't wait for the next installment in this series.
October 25, 2016
This book was gifted to me. This is well written, intriguing and engrossing. It's not for everyone, there is some graphic details of the machine at work. But it's a fun story with some humor and some entertaining characters. I really loved the love story, it's sweet and unusual. And the epilogue was awesome.
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