We get a holistic view of Milo and Gideon’s relationship from their first meeting, to besties, to besties with benefits, to falling in love, and finally getting their HEA. Hart does an excellent job in this story balancing sweetness, humor, and sexiness. Milo’s sweet disposition lights up Gideon’s days like sunlight. Milo completely understands and accepts him, though, and vice versa. Gideon feels like an outsider himself, particularly within his own family and friends group, and even with his (other) best friend Kris. Gideon quickly becomes Milo’s bestie, especially because Gideon relates to him in many ways. Milo’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but he’s so darn adorable in this story, that it’s hard not to fall for him and all of his idiosyncrasies. I adored Milo and his refreshing honesty and directness, especially when paired with his internal monologuing about the appropriateness of sharing some of the thoughts that flit through his mind. Milo refuses to let any of these things define him, though, and chafes against those who do. He displays quirks, social skills challenges, difficulty understanding nuances and etiquette in conversation, and has a marked sensitivity to sensory inputs like crowds, loud noise, and chaotic environments. Milo is on the autism spectrum, and while not explicitly stated, it seems clear he’s a high-functioning ASD or Asperger’s type personality. It’s a funny, sweet, heartwarming story of two men who feel they never fit in, but find they fit in perfectly with each other. It’s impossible not to like Riley Hart’s Boyfriend Goals. Now, I just have to figure out how to convince him that maybe it’s time for an upgrade from bestie to boyfriend goals. He’s adorably honest, eager, and sexier than he realizes. And if he doesn’t wear pants at home, who am I to complain? I wasn’t looking for a roommate, but it’s not like I can stay at Milo’s place while he’s banished to a hotel. Turns out I’ve also inherited a sexy, tattooed guy who not only rents the space next to my store for his tattoo parlor but my apartment too.ĭid I mention he’s really hot? And surprisingly sweet? When I find out I inherited a bookstore and apartment on a small East Coast island, I jump at the chance for a new life.

Boyfriend Goals by Riley Hart