June 26, 2024 – Rainbow Reviewss

by Arnold Miles

Publication date: June 24, 2024

Special Delivery is the story of Tom and how fate brings Matt, a delivery man, to his door. The events of the story take place during the culminating phase of COVID. When Tom is working from home, he is approached by a delivery person who asks him if he would be willing to accept a package on behalf of one of his neighbors. Matt, the delivery man, asks Tom in a courteous manner if he would be able to use the restroom. A spark ignites between the two, and they eventually become friends.

The friendship quickly evolves into something more significant as time goes on. The only thing that stands in the way of a gay man like Tom is the fact that Matt considers himself to be a straight guy, or at least this is what he is aware of about himself. The only way to find out how Matt will react to Tom’s feelings is to read the book. Otherwise, you will not know.

The story is narrated from Tom’s perspective, and through his narration, we learn about his lifestyle and hookups. In the beginning, it is heavy on the erotica side, but as the story progresses, it becomes more about the characters’ sexuality and the things that are important to the heart.

In addition to the excellent writing of the steamy scenes, the author handled the two main characters well. The book is more about self-discovery, understanding one’s own sexuality, and overall sex positivity.

There were times when I felt the narration becoming somewhat repetitive, and this affected the story’s overall pace. Even though the main characters have a great deal of chemistry with one another, I believe that there ought to be some events that generate tension in stories like these, which involve not only sexual encounters but also romantic relationships.

It is possible that the author wanted to keep things straightforward and emphasize the characters’ sexuality. I think the only story tension that the two characters were about to face was when another woman was involved, and that tension was resolved in a relatively short time.

Overall, Special Delivery is fun-to-read MM erotica with lots of heart and emotion. I’d say it was a fascinating journey of sexual and self-discovery.

Thanks to Hidden Gems Books and the author for the ARC of this story.

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