Husbands for Peace

Husbands for Peace #1-3

by Twisted Hilarity

Jovi Calathus and Noah Ashfield are about to be married, but an alliance made to cement the peace between their planets is going to be anything but peaceful.

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Status:COMPLETE (63 chapters)

Genres: M M Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Aliens, BDSM, Romance, Yaoi

1031 pages, ebook

About the author

I'm a relatively new fan of male/male erotica. It’s a bit embarrassing, really. How, in this age of computers, did I go so long without finding gay romance? It shouldn’t be possible. Here I am, a person who’s always enjoyed a bit of hero molestation by the male villain, so you’d think I would be the first to jump on the sexy bandwagon of gay romantic love.

Sadly, that’s not my style at all. If you take away the tweedish erudition, my style is more reminiscent of the absent minded professor who suddenly realizes that he’s been walking around campus with his pants off. I'm a master of obliviousness.

If you're wondering what you'll find in my stories, I prefer long, romantic fantasies with sex, a little angst, warm fuzzies, humor, and happy endings. Warm Fuzzy Porn? Fluffy Kink? Whatever you want to call it, my inner marshmallow thrives on this cotton-candy stuff like it’s a super-vitamin for the soul.

Currently, most of my efforts are in draft form, free to peruse on-line until they are submitted for publishing.

So if a little fun and sex, and a mandatory happy ending, is what you're in the mood for, come on over and enjoy the fluff-porn.

Reviews

[Sophia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an ongoing story and I read to the point of ch. 46 so far.

As with other stories from this author, I found the world building and the characters great. Some parts of the plot are slow and are character driven while other parts get exciting and action packed.

The premise is there is a human-like race called the Jenarians who have people with psychic abilities. The future seers predict that their race must infuse their genes with something different or it will stagnate and die off in the distant future. The solution? Humans are similar and compatible in that way so the Jenarians force earth into a treaty. They will restore earth's spaceports and bases in exchange for a prescribed number of humans destined for a three year marriage commitment. The humans are reluctant, but they want peace and they want accessible space travel and defense.

There are several main characters and some recurring secondary characters with at least three separate plot threads telling the story of three couples who are part of the Jenaria/Earth marriage agreement. There is the need for understanding each other's cultures and growing together as couples. Each set of couples have their own distinct troubles and are loveable in their own ways.
There are moments when I just role my eyes and groan at the way they mishandle the situations, but there are good moments too.

Looking forward to see what's next!

[Maya · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 Stars.

Although very repetitive, I was enjoying this story but it ends in the middle of the story with nothing at all resolved between any of the couples!! 843 pages long and ends like this?!

[AE · Rating 1 out of 5]

Chapter 7, I'm trying here.

This story is coming off like a young writer who just discovered writing a smutty lemon m/m story. And that author couldn't decide on a single relationship, because that single one was sort of repetitive, and so three! At the same time! That'll keep 'em entertained!

Yeah, it's not working for me. Vane has barely made an appearance, and I already hate him. He's a jerk, he's delusional, he's completely lacking in a brain and he's never gotten out of his terrible twos and threes. I have no interest in seeing more Vane, but I figured there could be hope, as Noah and Jovi were introduced first and their first scenes sparked an interest for me.

But then we get to the marriage choosing thingy and there is a fight between Jovi & Noah, and it escalates. Then it never ever de-escalates. It's just all smutty escalating fighting, where Jovi proves to be a total asshat with the sensitivity of zero. Is he blind? Does he have no boundaries at all? God, he's so violent and demanding that I fear for Noah. It's so close to crossing a very uncomfortable line. Especially when he notices how scared Noah is and promises not to touch him sexually, then five seconds later, he's all over him. His move! And you wonder why Noah wants to run off?!

Where's Noah's brain during this too? He knows this marriage thing is part of the peace deal? Did he genuinely think it was impossible for him to be chosen? Even if he gets past this whole, didn't expect it to be a man thing, god, it seemed like he was interested in men BEFORE this. Why is he so against this if he wasn't really protesting earlier? Why, why, why?

Seriously, I can understand a lot of reasons for why he's being the way he is, but I'm getting nothing. Just a character acting illogically with another character who is acting in such an unattractive and violent manner that I'm getting an anti-aroused along with confused. This is suppose to be a bit smutty. That's not the feeling I should be feeling!


I had hopes for this. I didn't expect like a crazy good bit, but it was frustrating to have what started off promising sort of devolve into these . . . god, like fictionpress/fanfiction maturity. Maybe, maybe, it can get better?

Ohgodohgod, it's Vane again. All right, I understand and have some sympathy for the serious mancrushage on Noah, but again, it's totally inexcusable and as soon as he opens his big fat mouth, I'm back to hating him. Can anyone have an actual conversation in this world that isn't an argument? Christ, building tension doesn't mean fighting all the time.


God, I was going to try for chapter 10 and see if it could improve. But I can't fail. I'm outsies! At least I paid for this monthly membership for Dreaming of the Void. I enjoyed that one. The only one I've enjoyed on yaoifix.... sheesh.

[Lirajean · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, my second foray into the yaoi genre wasn't quite as successful, even though it was the same author. Maybe the problem stems from the nature of WIP, though.

I have mixed feelings about this genre, first of all. I get a little squicked out by the very young nature of the supposed adult characters. But I persevere because they are presented as adults so I want to trust the author's stated characterization. And as I read on it becomes clear that the dominant in the relationships are just as almost-adult as their counterparts. I mean, in this story Jovi is as "young" as anyone in his mistaken perception that he can control every aspect of his partner's life. And Brinald is so socially dysfunctional he comes off as very adolescent. So, it all works out!

I enjoy the clashes between the dominant characters and their lovers. That stuff can be very sexy. The addition of the sci-fi/pnr aspects is kinda cool, too. I like the way this author handles it: not dark or edgy or so weird that human emotion doesn't have a place.

But that WIP thing ... With each installment the author has to re-set the tension, has to remind the reader where we're at, and still take us to the next turn in the story. I'm getting bored. I know what this one and that one feel and think, I know what the fears are that hold them back. Do we have to state it all again? The author doesn't do it as clumsily as I've stated it, I mean, it's not that obvious, but after 48(!) chapters, I'm seeing the pattern! *sputtering light bulb flickers and crackles*

I'm ready to read something else now. But if you haven't tried it, and you like sexy/cool/weird MM passion, this stuff has LOADS of that. It's quirky and very 2012, totally unlike the mainstream paranormal-bdsm laden-erotica that fills my electronic book shelves. HA! Who knew that could happen?! What a world we live in!

[Kate · Rating 1 out of 5]

TLDR: Not the worst book I've ever read, but I wouldn't read it again.

Note: this is a review of the entire novel; on Amazon, it is divided into three parts, for sale separately due to length

Would read again?: No
Cliffhanger?: No
HEA: Yes

Pros:
- Alien-human romace
- Sex was okay

Cons:
- Relationship conflicts are repetitive, and all are due to the same communication issues between the romantic partners
- Lack of romantic connection between partners apart from sex
- Lack of other conflicts besides the relationships
- Story drags on much longer than needed. Could have been 1/3 shorter
- Adult men acting like like literal children (whining, stomping feet, etc)
- Not enough cool alien worldbuilding

Warnings:
- Abduction
- Bondage
- Spanking (as punishment and as part of sex)
- Forced marriage
- "It's okay if your partner says no as long as he gets hard/comes"
- Attempted rape (other than that excused by the above reason)
- Minor violence
- Space-car accident
- Love interests controlling their partners' decisions, including choice of job and clothing
- "Smaller guy always bottoms"
- Mentions of emotionally abusive father
- Mentions of family members unsupportive of their child's homosexuality
- Mentions of childhood bullying
- Mentions of non-sexual child abuse by a teacher
- Mentions of stalking
- Mentions of phobia (of the dark)

[Viv Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

*le sigh* I how I do love Twisted's works... Twisted Hilarity is probably my one and only crack author. No matter what she writes, I will read it. Including fanfiction of the one show I SWORE I would never ever read fanfiction about. Anywho...

One of my favorite things about Twisted's stories is that you get side stories woven in with the main one. Which means MORE M/M lovin'! Yes!!!

Jovi and Noah have a really rough start to their relationship. Love me some angst! So how does an independent human deal with an overprotective alien? By fighting of course. About everything. Clothes, food, jobs. Everything. How does a smitten alien deal with the contrary object of his affections? By proving him wrong of course. Even if he has to tie him up to do it.

Deliciously wicked and oh-so-sinfully delightful, this is a FANTASTIC read IMHO. I'm hoping with all I've got that I might be able to purchase a print copy of this at some point because I MUST have it to re-read (and a reader like me can't afford a lifetime subscription to Yaoifix T.T)

[Lizzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's over. I wasn't sure if I was going to like it in the beginning. There were some parts that just gave me a squicky feeling. Jovi talking about molesting Noah. Umm yeah, just no. However, that vein of the story soon died out, thank goodness, and I really began to enjoy the story. Each couple brought a different dynamic to the story and it kept things interesting.

Jovi and Noah's sex scenes were by far the best. Brinald and Vanes developing romance was the most interesting. And Amon and Kirins opposites attract story was rather sweet.

I'm really glad I gave this a chance.

[Manlove · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ahhh, serial fiction, such a 19th century form of writing. It's actually a format I can appreciate... as long as I can be promised regular updates. With this one, I started when it did about a million years ago but put it aside updates got sluggish at best. But when I saw it was done, I was happy to go back and gobble it down.

Not too complex or incredibly well-developed as far as aliens or world building goes but just a fun ol' time. I ended up enjoying Vane and Brinald's story way more than I ever thought possible.

[Tuesday Strange · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quality smut.

[Bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a set which should be read in one go because of cliffhangers.
This said, it was a very enjoyable read. The premise to enforce marriages between species is not new but the humor of this author puts it on the right side of wrong. Preface-Quote:
A little sex with dubious consent might be fun when fantasy aliens are involved, but it's not fun at all when it comes to real people. So may all your sex this year be safe, sane, and consensual, as it should be.

There are three main couples whose journeys are established parallel instead of one after the other and I felt that's as it should be because they are interwoven nicely.

I found it great how some really important messages were "hidden" inside a great humorous story.

[Zaa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kisah dalam novel online ini menceritakan tentang 3 pasangan human-alien yg disatukan dalam sebuah hubungan tanpa didasari perasaan cinta. Pasangan pertama, Noah-Jovi. Bisa dibilang mereka sentral utama dalam kisah ini. Awalnya, kisah hate-lust-love mereka sangat menarik untuk dikuti namun menjelang chapter 19 kisah kasih mereka yg complicated cukup mudah ditebak alurnya. Justru yg lebih memikat untuk diikuti adalah pasangan Vane-Brinald. Kedua tokoh ini begitu bertolak belakang & keduanya sama2 keras kepala, angkuh, & temperamental. Dari awal keduanya memang sudah tidak saling menyukai. Lucunya, ditengah2 perang dingin mereka tiba2 Brinald terpaksa menikahi 2 bodyguard Vane sbg akibat 'penglihatan' Loren, salah seorang Seer yg bisa menerawang jodoh setiap Alien. Menjelang pertengahan buku hubungan Vane-Jovi mulai sedikit ada perubahan. Brinald yg temperamental sedikit demi sedikit menyadari Vane tidaklah seburuk yg ia pikir. Bermula dari kecelakaan pesawat, semenjak itulah pemikiran & perasaan Brinald terhadap Vane mulai berubah. Awalnya keduanya menganggap sekedar hasrat belaka, dilain pihak Vane tetap mempertahankan cintanya untuk Noah seorang yg dari sejak SMA telah menjadi target incarannya. Namun belakangan diketahui Noah tidak memiliki perasaan yg sama kepada Vane. Disamping karna ia telah memiliki suami, Noah dari sejak awal juga tidak menyukai Vane. Dan Pasangan terakhir adalah Amon-Kirin. Amon yg merupakan sahabat Jovi adalah seorang pilot yang pada saat kecelakaan pesawat mengakibatkan dirinya terluka cukup parah sehingga membuat Kirin, suaminya mengulang kembali rencana perpisahan mereka. Kisah Amon-Kirin bisa dibilang hanya sekedar pelengkap dari kedua pasangan utama dalam cerita ini. Dan kisah mereka masi terus berlanjut karna status novel ini adalah WIP (work in progress). Bisa jadi authornya nanti mengulas lebih padat tentang Amon-Kirin pada chapter2 berikutnya.

Secara pribadi, aku lebih memfavoritkan Vane-Brinald ketimbang Noah-Jovi sebagai the best couple dalam husband in peace, karna jalinan kisah kasih mereka lebih berwarna, energik, mengurai air mata, bahkan lebih bisa membuat kita tersenyum lebar melihat kedua tokoh temperamental ini.

Overall, untuk sementara cukup puas karna kisah ini masih belum berakhir sampai disini.

[Jennifer Bernard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amon wakes up and I don't have the next chap!!

Why on earth did I start a WIP, when i'm left hanging!!??

*Banging my head*

Apart from all my woes, the book was a total entertainer.
Cute pink haired and black haired heroes, Green haired warrior alien heroes who obsess about us humans and Other humans named One and Two instead of called my regular names.

Jeneran and Earth comes into a weird pact where random Jenerans take humans partners for a period of 3 years during which time humans will live with their partners on Jenera.

One pink fluff is mated to a Green haired bastard who is totally in lust with him.

There is a black-haired brat self-obsessed brat who acts as the human liaison and The seer who is mad for him.

The characters are awesome, cute and full of heart.
Although too much rambling could be cut off!!

[Pan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first started reading this story when it was only a few chapters in progress and posted to yaoifix.com. I have to say finding out that it was available as an ebook on Amazon was delightful. This was the story that drew me back to that website over and over again. The culture clashes, the character clashes, the overly aggressive sexual encounters (read: clashes). All of it developed in a way that doesn't come off as "Wham Bam Thank You Sir!" Instead there is a lot of focus on character development and world/ culture creation. Noah, a product of cosmetic surgery (I feel the need to say that a lot of people are claiming it to be plastic surgery but in this case they are blending animal DNA with human, I feel that it is more about genetics than anything) is by far my favorite character.

[Alexandria · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really like this series so far but to be honest I could care less about Brinald and Vane, I find myself dragging through their chapters trying to get back to Jovi and Noah.

Update: dear god I hate Vane, sometimes he's not that bad and then he sucks again. I get that we are supposed to feel sorry for him, but I care less and less about how his dad is an asshole when he continues to be delusional about his relationship with Noah, it seriously seem like Vane has some mental problem or something. I really don't like how much I have to read from Vane's perspective, it prevents me from reading cause I'm dreading being in Vane's head.

[Shivani Imagines · Rating 3 out of 5]

God i have never read such a lengthy book. It took me ages to complete it. And it was nice. Jovi and Noah were sexy couple, I liked their romance. Vane and Brinald romance turned good and bearable in the end. Vane's attitude was quite irritating and his ignorance about people is very frustrating. His continuous blabbering is exhausting to read. He took a lot of my peace of mind in the book.

And then there is Gran, she is a horny old woman, sassy as hell. Amon and Kornin romance took up 5% in all of the entire book ... though it was also very sweet.

If you are itching to read a longish book ... this one will fill your belly and then some.

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a little long-winded, I got bored in parts and just wanted it to end already, but at the same time I have to admit that the story was very fleshed out, the characters engaging, and the story was my cup of tea.
Some people are complaining how they don't like the characters, but that's the point. At the beginning, you're not supposed to like them. They grow and evolve over the course of the book and become better people. There's a lot of tsundere characters: characters that are mean and cold at first, but eventually open up and become loving people.

[Seregil · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's pretty smutty, but it's a very cute comedy-scifi-romance with lots of naugty things thrown in.
(I've read the first 40 ch).
update- april 2013 - I'm at ch 51. Just read everything again and I still love it

update- nov 2013 - I've just finished ch 59 and I'm guessing this is the end (as it had the "2 years later" scene and everything).I've waited for a long time for this story to end and it's been worth it. It's very funny and worth reading again.

[Catriona · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finished reading it up until chapter 40. I love it! I can't wait until the story continues. There are so many things I still want to know about the very delightful characters of the story. I wouldn't mind reading more about Noah's grandpa either. he seems like one sweet dude :)

Please keep up the good work!

[Kristy Maitz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Story plot was pulling but in it we had 3 couples getting together. Which was little bit annoying from my point of view.

Also story is full of sex so story plot is not so complex.

All in All if Author made for each couple single book and gave more into the story plot end result would be little bit more...

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love the characters in this. There's so much development and it warms my heart with each page. I feel that I can acknowledge with the characters in a way I don't really know how to explain but it's an awesome read.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its an ongoing serial but so far it is a wonderful story

[Ladywolf]

pg 30 ch 3

[Sandra]

Serialized story, you have to subscribe to yaoifix to get it ($6.99/month). But first 3 chapters are free here

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far just as funny as TLPH and I love it :) I can't wait to read more!!!

[Alyisa]

1-40

[Little · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the secondary couple in this book.

[Ntekans · Rating 1 out of 5]

I hated it. It was so boring I can't believe I wasted any money on it...

[dumbells · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun read. Was hoping for a more world development, but guess this book focused more on the romance aspect. All in all enjoyed it.

[Theresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Three couples. One unlikable MC - Vane. No communication. No relationship development. Good sex though.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

i loved this book and this author. i hope she puts out more!