Steve Jennings has a dream-to be a refuse superhero.
Unfortunately, life at the Langley Civic Amenity Site is not
all it’s cracked up to be. Far from
spending his days freeing the people of Langley from the scourge of broken
furniture and unwanted clutter, Steve finds himself either avoiding the stinking
wash room or dodging the vicious attentions of Site bully, Pete.
But with the arrival of a quiet, attractive stranger, is it possible
Steve’s childhood dream will finally come true?
Review
Steve of the Dump
is not a story based on sex or sexual tension but a story forged from a bond
built on friendship and love. It is for this simple statement that I give Steve of the Dump a 5 Handcuff Review.
Danni Keane
introduces the reader to Steve, worker in the Household Waste Department at the
Langley Civic Amenity Site. Steve is humiliated and criticized by his
co-workers and emotionally tortured by one worker in particular, Pete. At every
moment available, Pete tosses disparaging remarks at Steve, insinuating his
lack of masculinity due to his homosexuality.
Enter a new worker, attractive Tomas. Quiet, hard worker, and instantly smitten
with the tortured Steve, Tomas begins the quiet journey of building a
friendship and bond with Steve. The men
work side by side at the plant and side by side in their battle to upend Pete. Little does Pete know that the bullied have
now turned the tables.
Steve of the Dump
is a short read chock-full of lessons to be learned. The subtle innuendoes
written by Ms. Keane demonstrate the
ability of the underdog to overcome adversity and that friendship can lead to
love. Steve and Tomas have touched my heart. Although there are no sexual scenes in the book, the chaste kiss and ambiguities
lead the reader to believe that eventually more will follow. As it happens, the
lack of sex has no bearing on the story as Steve of the dump found his Prince Charming
and his happy ever after.
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