Bending the Iron edition by Libby Drew Literature Fiction eBooks
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Michael feels trapped. In his conservative, poor hometown where he has to keep his sexuality hidden. In his dead-end job. In caring for his alcoholic grandfather. Everything changes when he meets Eric, the new curator for the railroad museum. His curiosity about the passionate man quickly gives way to an intense attraction—one that Eric happily returns.
Carefree and refreshingly confident, Eric guides Michael to places he's forgotten, reminding him that it may not be too late to follow his dreams for something more in life. But the truth is, Eric knows exactly how it feels to be stuck in a bad situation. A failed relationship has left him with personal demons that may hurt his connection with Michael.
To give their future a chance, they both must fight being trapped in the past.
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Bending the Iron edition by Libby Drew Literature Fiction eBooks
Bending the Iron by Libby Drew tells the tale of a young man who let his dream go so slowly, he barely realised it was gone. Michael wanted to be an architect—not in the sense that he looked up and thought “I’d like to build that”. He studied, he applied, he got accepted into good schools. But the death of his parents and responsibility for an ailing grandfather put pressure on him to rearrange his life and his dreams. He took a job at the glass plant and, eight years later, he’s still there.Enter the professorly Eric, new curator for the local museum, and more than dust is stirred. Michael doesn’t deny his sexuality, but he’s not “out” either. I formed the impression he had few, if any, close friends and had never been in an actual relationship. This is probably because he suspects his grandfather (who caught him with a boy in high school) doesn’t approve, but I also think it’s one of those dreams he’d let go without noticing. Michael has settled onto a rail (like a train!) and is just as difficult to dislodge. Eric sets about doing just that by challenging the status quo.
Aside from the developing romance and the character growth—on both sides—what I loved about Bending the Iron was the glimpse of small town Pennsylvania. I live in the area and I’ve been to museums like the one depicted in the story. Drew’s attention to detail, for the period and the location, regarding both the history of the railroad and the local architecture, made this story a delight to read.
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Bending the Iron edition by Libby Drew Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Bending the Iron by Libby Drew is a sweetly romantic yet sensual novella about following your dreams even though they seem tantalizingly out of reach. Firmly grounded in reality, the setting and unique occupations of the main protagonists, make this a standout read in the m/m genre.
Michael's situation is not unique in today's world and it is very easy to relate to him. Stuck in a small, dying town, working a dead end blue collar job and caring for his alcoholic grandfather, Pete, Michael's dreams of a career in architecture have fallen by the wayside. Michael does not resent helping his grandfather, but he sees no way out of his current life. A chance meeting with Eric becomes the catalyst for both Michael and Pete to make some much needed changes in their day to day lives.
Michael and Eric are well-rounded and three-dimensional characters. Their relationship begins with an intense attraction that they are quick to act on, but there is also an emotional connection between them as well. While Eric is the more upbeat and positive of the two, he does have emotional baggage from a previous relationship. Eric has plenty of confidence, but he is a bit hesitant when it comes to his and Michael's relationship. As the two men grow closer, Eric sees the potential in Michael and he gently encourages him to go after his dreams.
Never bleak or depressing, Libby Drew paints a vivid picture of life in small town America. It is a gritty and accurate portrayal of the hopelessness that Michael feels about his financial and family situation. But it is also quite hopeful as Michael and Eric find love and Pete rediscovers his self-worth as he aids Eric in the train museum renovation.
A beautiful story of second chances, Bending the Iron is an emotionally gratifying romance that I highly recommend.
I received a complimentary copy for review.
I can always count of this author to deliver and she didn't let me down. Her love for the subject of this book was obvious (or extremely well faked).
Such a fun sexy story! I loved the slow build of their relationship and the sexual tension, swoons. I will read this book again and again.
I love Libby Drew and most of her writings normally have such detail and depth. I found this to be lacking something I can't quite put my finger on. It was just ok.
Me. DREW, your story I celebrate Bcause it says simply " TRUST, HELPING
OTHERS HEALS U. THANK U 4taking a chance 2write this humorous & touching
tale.
I was excited when I saw Libby Drew's book.
I always find that she has smart and well done stories. They are interesting and well written books often with well developed characters.
This is no different. Michael and Eric appear to be opposites, but help each other in ways that help them to move beyond the initial, chemical reaction, attraction.
There's more to both of them from their pasts that bring them together and can tear them apart. It's not the typical angst of attraction. Both of them are working hard to manage the issues of their pasts that makes the book interesting to follow through to the end.
It's a nice story with good character development given that the book is relatively short at 109 pages.
Bending the Iron by Libby Drew tells the tale of a young man who let his dream go so slowly, he barely realised it was gone. Michael wanted to be an architect—not in the sense that he looked up and thought “I’d like to build that”. He studied, he applied, he got accepted into good schools. But the death of his parents and responsibility for an ailing grandfather put pressure on him to rearrange his life and his dreams. He took a job at the glass plant and, eight years later, he’s still there.
Enter the professorly Eric, new curator for the local museum, and more than dust is stirred. Michael doesn’t deny his sexuality, but he’s not “out” either. I formed the impression he had few, if any, close friends and had never been in an actual relationship. This is probably because he suspects his grandfather (who caught him with a boy in high school) doesn’t approve, but I also think it’s one of those dreams he’d let go without noticing. Michael has settled onto a rail (like a train!) and is just as difficult to dislodge. Eric sets about doing just that by challenging the status quo.
Aside from the developing romance and the character growth—on both sides—what I loved about Bending the Iron was the glimpse of small town Pennsylvania. I live in the area and I’ve been to museums like the one depicted in the story. Drew’s attention to detail, for the period and the location, regarding both the history of the railroad and the local architecture, made this story a delight to read.
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