Banner Boner for The Machine Shop by @candykizzes24 & @angela4148

Banner Boner (noun): A feeling of awe when both story and banner for said story are beautifully crafted.

The Banner

Marianna aka candykizzes24 has made a banner for every story that I've written from the very beginning. After over two dedicated years, she has outdone herself and made my favorite banner. I adore her skills in putting pictures together and making it look flawless. She took everything I sent her, since I wanted to use Justin Timberlake and Kat Von D, and made this beautiful piece of art. Also the logo for the real Machine Shop was a must as the title because I just couldn't picture a banner without it. The colors are vibrant and I think that it just captures your attention from the very first look. She arranged in it such a great way, grouping the characters to perfectly for the storyline. You can check her out on her blog: www.candykizzes24.wordpress.com

Review by angela4148

The Story

The Machine Shop by angela4148

College graduate, Bella Swan, needs a job to pay for the student loans on a useless degree. Owner of the famous Machine Shop, Edward Cullen, is looking for a waitress, but there's a lot more to their stories. AH OOC

The Machine Shop is so far within its 13 chapters shaping up to be a pretty damn good story. Bella is best friends with Rosalie, who ends up bringing her to The Machine Shop; a bar in Michigan. Bella had just graduated from college with a degree in business managment but because of the unforseen circumstances of the economy, hadn't been able to find a job in her own career field. Enter her best friend and essentially sister Rosalie who brings her to the bar because she knows the bouncer, Emmett and could help get her a job.

The bar is owned by Edward Cullen. Edward is broody as ever in this story. Edward is an Iraq vet who's having some issues. For years, he's been dealing with the death of his best friend and fellow soldier. Edward blames himself and of course doesn't feel like he should or have the right to move on from that and deal with his pain.

When Edward and Bella meet, of course there's the immediate connection and 'spark'. Bella wants to get him better but Edward is keeping his distance. Things are starting out slow with these two, slowly Edward is letting Bella in and trying to let go of his past.

If you are like me and like the 'military Edward' in ff stories, then you'll definitely love this one. With other drama surrounding the other characters; Rosalie, Emmett, Alice & Jasper, this one will definitely keep you on your toes.

Review by @Ellie6986.

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