Special Delivery

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This is a beautiful story of two men discovering themselves in different ways.

Whilst it contains some incredibly hot, steamy sex scenes, it wasn't the main focus for me. I was definitely more interested in the plot of this romance.

As a gay male, I found myself identifying with the main character at times, understanding where the POV was coming from. I often find that M/M romance (especially those with sex scenes) tends to be an exaggerated version of what people expect. This had the right balance, where it felt more real.

My negative point: at times, the author would repeat descriptions, and whilst it's sometimes good to be reminded of certain elements, it doesn't need to be a paragraph apart. It almost felt like the author had forgotten they had already mentioned it. Also, there was a speech mark missing in one of the chapters, which affected my reading rhythm - and I do find it frustrating when I have to stop and search a page for something.

However, it was a fantastic story, quick read, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading this book.

Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with an ARC.

STEAMIER than a gym sauna!!!

Special Delivery, set two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, is told through the eyes of Tom, a sexually charged man who works from home and constantly finds himself looking for the next hookup. He is very sex positive and isn't afraid to proclaim it! One day, a delivery man needs buzzed into the building to leave a package (not that kind of package...yet) and Tom immediately takes in the man's physical appearance. HE IS A HOTTIE! This hottie's name is Matt, and he has a quick chat with Tom before heading back out to work. They exchange niceties and end up becoming friendly and it is through their friendship that they both find a place of comfort and vulnerability.

The story helps show that sexuality isn't always a straight line, it's fluid and ever moving. There are also topics of grief, healing, and owning your sexual desires. The story shines in the early friendship of Tom and Matt, it's very precious. They have lovely banter and easily open up to each other (again, not in that way...yet).

It is a very short story, and it moves quickly. Which leads to one of the only things I didn't like. A lot of it feels very surface level, you don't get a chance to sit in the weight of things. However, I feel that may just be what erotica needs. The only other small thing that took me out of the story was the random fourth wall breaks and some minor editing needs (spelling and repetition of words).

At the end of the day this is a VERY steamy book, packed full of hot sex- and just enough heart. If you're looking for some M/M spice, then this is the book to go with!

I'd rate this 3.5/5 (rounded up to 4) stars. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Very nice read. I enjoyed the journey they both went on good and bad, but things played out well.

It's not easy coming to terms with your sexuality but I feel that in this book, it was handled very well.

The sex scenes were well written.

All in all, a great read

I loved all the smut in this that was well written and added to this story of two men discovering each and what a relationship means to them. Tom is very confident and comfortable in is sexuality and the way he expresses it, while Matt is more reserved and still discovering himself. I loved the way Tom helped Matt and enjoyed watching their relationship bloom.

I liked the book, the spice was totally spicing. If you are in for total smut then this book is definitely for you.... If you are into LQBTG smut, then this is definitely for you.....

This is my first real foray into gay erotica and I suppose I got pretty much what I expected. At its heart it's quite a sweet wholesome story about a man learning more about himself and a main character that a lot of gay people can only dream of encountering in that he is incredibly understanding, kind, and compassionate towards the love interest. I appreciate that this was a pretty straightforward light read that didn't have an annoying third act conflict, but I feel like I would have liked there to be more of an emotional punch because otherwise it wouldn't be that memorable of a story.

But alas, one doesn't really read erotica for the harrowing stuff. I really enjoyed the spice in this bkok. The sex scenes were pretty hot, but at times the descriptions felt rather repetitive, some of them didn't land quite well, and I was a bit annoyed whenever the narrator would break the fourth wall.

Overall a solid read but I wouldn't be rushing into anyone's DMs to recommend it.

Set shortly after the end of the COVID pandemic, this spicy story centers on a man named Tom who works a hybrid schedule, partly from home and partly at the office.

Tom has become the guy that delivery drivers will leave packages with for other residents in his building when they aren’t home. One day, a handsome delivery guy drops off a package for a neighbor, and our story begins.

Tom and Matt were a fun pairing. Tom’s confidence in himself nicely offset Matt as he worked through who he is. Tom’s confidence didn’t keep him from being caring and supportive though, which was refreshing. Both men were very open sexually and didn’t judge the other for past experiences, or lack thereof.