Claimed by my Grandfather

by Odessa Hywell

Some desires can’t be buried. Especially when they run in the bloodline.

Breeding season has come to Ashfall Hollow. Cealean’s heat arrives earlier and he’s alone with the one alpha he should never want. His grandfather. He should be ashamed of how easily he obeyed every whispered demand, how eagerly he offered himself. But even after the fever breaks, he can’t shake the memory of how safe he felt in Isander’s embrace.

These things happen. It doesn’t mean anything. Isander insists it was just instinct, what any elder alpha would do when a young, inexperienced omega needs help—nothing more. But the way his grandson clung to him, moaned his name and begged for more, was more than duty; it was the dangerous spark of a bond he shouldn’t let rage out of control.

Breeding season may be over, but neither can forget how right it felt to be together. After Cealean confesses he wants more, Isander makes a promise: when Cealean’s heat returns, Isander will claim him—damn the consequences.

The bond has taken root and instinct doesn’t play by the rules. Can they wait? Or will they break beneath the weight of the memories they can’t escape, and a need that won’t fade?

Content Warnings: Consensual Incest

Kinks & Tropes: Taboo, grandfather X grandson, omegaverse, age gap, size difference, cuddling virgin MC, heat sex, knotting, slick, mouth knotting, breeding kink, outdoor sex, dirty talk.

Genres: Dragons, Omegaverse

ebook

Published February 1, 2026

About the author

Odessa Hywell is a taboo MM romance author with a book addiction and coffee problem, who lives in the Southern United States with her husband, their teenage daughter, who mocks her for being short, and way too many animals.

Aside from writing and reading, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and playing video games.

Her favorite season is winter—hello, snow—but in the summer, she travels as much as possible.

Some of her favorite spots are The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, Dead Horse Point, Moab UT, Gatlinburg TN, Helen GA, Silverton CO, Roswell, NM—plus honestly, a lot more. The list is nearly endless.

A few places she plans to go in the future are New Orleans, LA and Salem, MA during spooky season, Smuggler's Notch, VT during autumn, the Colorado Mountains during the winter, New York City, Washington DC, a cruise to anywhere, on a hot air balloon ride, on a train trip down the California Coast . . .

In 2021, she decided because she is married to a twin it was best NOT to publish her books featuring twincest and other questionable themes under her married name as her husband would not approve.

—His loss, honestly.—

If you know who Odessa Hywell is, don’t be a snitch.
Like Benjamin Franklin said, “Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead.”

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Reviews

[BookSafety Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Safety info, content warnings and tropes down below.

Reading this was a bit of a rollercoaster. I really love Odessa. Her brand of obsession is great and the spice is always spot on. I fell in love with these characters pretty much from the first page and just thoroughly enjoyed every single moment.

Unfortunately it sort of lost steam and direction in the second half. I was hoping for even more sweet interactions between the MCs, and especially wanted more intimate scenes between them outside of the heat sex, which we sadly never got. While I do love a good external plot, I wasn’t super engaged with the plot that was introduced in this one, and I think I felt that even more because the relationship took a backseat to it. There was a lot of build-up to the final couple chapters, and I wish they were expanded on a bit more. I wouldn’t say it was rushed, but the pacing felt a bit off at times.

I think the negatives stood out to me a bit more just because I loved the first half so much. I still ultimately enjoyed a good chunk of this book and I would recommend giving it a try – especially if you like a very taboo pairing that doesn't feel as taboo because of the shifter society. Not a homerun for me this time but I’m looking forward to whatever is up next.

3.5⭐️

Thank you to the author for the ARC copy.


Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Taboo incest
Paranormal
Grandson x grandfather
Size difference
Virgin MC
Omegaverse
Age gap
Cuddling
Alpha x omega
Dragon shifters


⚠️ Spice menu ⚠️
Mouth knotting
Regular knotting
Breeding kink
Dirty talk
Slick
Heat sex
Finger and dong at the same time
Belly-bulging


⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Incest
Explicit sexual content
Breath play from throat-fucking and mouth-knotting
Mild degradation (fuck toy)
Brief mention of sibling death (past)


⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: Cealean briefly visits another man with a friend, thinking of maybe hooking up with him because he feels rejected by Isander. Once he gets there he realizes he can't do it and leaves. A side character hits on Isander a few times but he’s not interested.
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Paranormal romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 132 and 500 ish
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 184
Happy ending: Yes

“Whisper it to me. I won’t tell.” I cup his jaw, drag my thumb over his cheek and tip his head back. “You won’t tell—” I pause, long enough for him to take a shallow breath that warms my cheek when he exhales, “—anyone but whoever you pass on your way home. And if you see no one, you’ll most certainly tell your brothers.”

I’m not so young and naive as to fall in love with the first person I had sex with. It just so happens . . . I was already a little bit in love with the first person I had sex with, before we had sex. Why can’t Sooty understand that?

“Tell me you belong to me.” I press down on his stomach, feel the head of my cock against my palm. He whimpers but despite how deep I am, how much rougher I’m being with him this time, it’s with pleasure. “No one else gets to fuck you like this.”




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[angie_bookrecs · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book.

I loved Cealean & Isander's relationship. Just wish we got to see a bit more sweet moments between them. The sex was scorching hot though, especially in the first half of the book.

It had great plot and world-building.
Makes me excited to see what comes next.

Already pre-ordered the next 2 books in the series!

[Book Lover · Rating 5 out of 5]

⚠️ T@B** (Grandfather x Grandson 🩸) READ BELOW ⚠️

𝒸𝓁𝒶𝒾𝓂ℯ𝒹 ʙʏ ᴍʏ 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 // Kinbound 1 // 𝒪𝒹ℯ𝓈𝓈𝒶 ℋ𝓎𝓌ℯ𝓁𝓁

⚠️ THIS IS A T@B** ROMANCE…… GRANDFATHER & GRANDSON …… AGAIN THIS IS T@B** (!NC3$T🩸) ROMANCE ⚠️

🐉 Review 🐉

Y’all know I love me a good T@b** romance and Odessa never disappoints.

I jumped into this story knowing three things t@b**, dragons and Br33d!g Season. The way I gobbled this book up. This Granfather (Sooty) and Grandson (Cealean) had high heat from the get go.

Br33d!ng Season has begun, and this year it was being held in Ashfall Hollow—a sanctuary known as a safe haven for all paranormals. While the season was certainly filled with hot s3x and intense connections, it also carried deeper meaning. For dragon omegas, it was a rare opportunity to potentially conceive—never guaranteed, but always hoped for. The celebration unfolded over three weeks: one week of arrivals and anticipation, one week of heated hot hot s3x, and a final week of festivity and celebrating possible actually br33ding.

This book was such a wild and enjoyable ride. It wasn’t just packed with steam (and yes, there was plenty of that 🤣), but it also had an engaging plot that kept me hooked the entire time. The story had depth beyond the heat, which I really appreciated. And Sooty (the grandfather) and Cealean (the grandson), they absolutely set the pages on fire with their intense chemistry.

Wanting a dragon shifter story with enough plot and heat then jump right on in.

Please ✔️ TRIGGER WARNINGS before jumping in. If you have none then just jump in 😉.

What to expect // Trope
🏳️‍🌈 MM Omegaverse T@b** Romance
💜 Grandfather x Grandson
😈 T@b**
💜 Omegaverse
😈 Age Gap
💜 Size Difference
😈 Cuddling
💜 Virgin MC
😈 Heat S3X
💜 High Heat // Dirty Talk
😈 Kn*tt!ng // Mouth Kn*tt!ng // Sl!€k
💜 Br33d!ng K!nk
😈 Outside S3X
💜 Emotional Scars
🔝 Strict Top // ⬇️ Strict Bottom = YES

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[caffeinated.crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5⭐️

I am not usually a fantasy or dragon shifter girlie - but this taboo omegaverse story was so good y'all.

The grandfather/grandson of it all didn't seem too over the top, since Cealean is 132 years old and Isander is his CINDERfather and the previous alpha. They are more than old enough to do whatever they want.

Was hot. Will definitely be reading the next books as they come out!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the plot on this one, I definitely want more of the Hollow. Loved the problem with the humans and how it’s been temporarily solved. Wish that would happen in real life. Cealean and Islander were adorable, they were a good match. Can’t wait for Orendil’s book next.

[Renly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this so MUCH. There is just something about taboo omegaverse that hits different. 👏🏻 I loved the world building and lore, the characters, and of course the spice. Absolutely cannot wait to devour the next book in this series.

[Kitty · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was looking forward to this one for ages, the promo pics were gorgeous. I really liked the dynamic between the MCs and how they teased each other, and enjoyed getting to know the rest of the characters in the Hollow, I can't wait for more stories set in this world. The first half very much focused on the MCs and Cealean's heat, and I loved it.

I didn't love the second half as much, sadly, it dragged a bit and seemed to be mostly about the invasive species of two-legged ape they kept seeing on the ridge. I guess there was some stuff to set up in the world aside from the heat-sex shenanigans, but it threw the pacing off for me. I read the deleted scene and I honestly don't think it should have been deleted, it made more sense for the story and I loved that it showed sexy times outside of heat/rut. It was more romantic and made them feel like a real viable long-term thing rather than something primarily driven by instinct. Plus having a taboo erotica book with no sex for a full 40% of the story was an unusual choice.

I'm excited for future books in this world and the other pairings we have seen glimpses of. I'm invested in all the characters and can't wait to see how the other stories work out.

[Sandy Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yep! So...I read that! I enjoy Odessa Hywell's taboo stories possibly more than I should admit. This one is omegaverse featuring a small town run by dragon shifters and welcoming of other paranormal beings. And there is a "heat season" once a year that different dragon clans host...this year it is Ashfall Hollow's turn.

I...won't say much more! 😁 Heat, knotting, only with each other, all firsts for Caelen. Isander is much older and has had several relationships but never a mate. This entire dragon omegaverse is very sex positive and not super caring about mates or anyone being with only each other, and there's a lot of partner changes in the back story, but, lucky for me? Caelen is into only Isander, who agrees. Sooo...I enjoyed it!

Oh and there's a threat of human encroachment going on in the background, but the plot doesn't veer into danger-territory.

HEA, omegaverse, dragons, taboo family members becoming claimed mates. Read the summary. This is NOT for anyone who doesn't do taboo. Safe for me! Isander makes Caelen take several weeks to be sure before anything more happens, but they're solid and Caelen resists a friend's urging to "try other cocks" meanwhile. Thank you, Caelen! Friend...WTF?! Please stop. Recommended for taboo fans.

[Autumn L · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s mating season in AshFall Hallow. When Cealean heat needs something more than toys. One heat changes everything for Cealean and Isander relationship.
I like how Cealean tries to be subtle about his feelings to Isander. But in reality, everybody knows just how much Cealean want him. And I do like the nicknames that they have for each other. And I like how Isander he’s very protective over Cealean. He growls and basically stalks his claim on Cealean. And I do like the fact that he wants to make sure that Cealean wants this. And I do like that Cealean has to wait because it just solidifies his feelings more that in the end Isander is endgame for him. The heat scenes were fantastic. Because there was Knotting in both ends and just the overall taboo in the relationship was fantastic. And for their relationship together, they just complete one another. And they always stand by each other sides, no matter what. Also, like how they dealt with the human situation of them building in the forest. And the character is so far through this whole book were great. Because you get to see just how close the community is. Also, I love the fact that they bet against each other a lot. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.

[Amanda Winter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Claimed by My Grandfather was such a fun, spicy start to the series and honestly, it didn’t disappoint. Odessa Hywell really knows how to pull you into a world, and I’m already looking forward to more of the Hollow.

Cealean and Isander were surprisingly adorable together. Yes, it’s taboo and bold (very much so), but their connection worked for me. Isander was such a patient, steady alpha, and the way he treated Cealean—with care, respect, and total devotion—made their relationship feel sweet as well as spicy.

The world-building was a highlight. I loved learning about dragon traditions, the clutchmates (all with such distinct personalities), and how their world is adapting alongside humans. The human conflict wasn’t strictly necessary, but it added an extra layer that feels like it’s setting things up for future books and I’m very here for that.

The spice? Hot, yes, but also soft in a way I didn’t expect. Even when things got intense, Isander never stopped treating Cealean like the most precious thing in existence, which honestly made it even better.

All up, this was spicy, sweet, and absolutely left me wanting more. I’m so excited to see where this series goes next and I cannot wait for the upcoming books and the chaos these dragons are clearly about to unleash.

[Deb Kel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always start an unapologetically taboo book with trepidation but this omegaverse romance leans so hard into instinct, obsession and forbidden desire it had me completely captivated. The bond between Cealean and Isander is intense from the outset, shaped by heat, protection and a sense of inevitability that feels deeply rooted in the world’s rules. What could have felt purely wrong and provocative instead carries an undercurrent of safety and longing that gives the relationship surprising emotional weight.

The first half is especially compelling, balancing rich world-building with charged intimacy and a strong sense of internal conflict. While the focus later shifts towards broader events, the connection between the two remains the heart of the story, driven by restraint, memory and a promise neither can truly escape.

Dark, indulgent and deliberately controversial, this book will strongly appeal to readers who enjoy taboo omegaverse with heavy instinctual bonds and immersive lore. Definitely one for those who know their limits—and like to push them.

I received a free arc copy and this is my honest review

[Miruru Shouting · Rating 5 out of 5]

Age gap, tab00 grandpa (cinderfather) x grandson (sparklet), secluded mountain in modern world hidden from humans, PNR dragon shifters

I still need some time to wrap my head around the family tree because they all have unique names (which I love) so I may get the hang of everyone after a few more books, but for now, everyone that's not Cealean and Isander is pretty much a blob in my head lol

There is such rich world building in this one book, I wished we had 20 more chapters to explore more of the world and the horde dynamics. I love that theirs is a mixture of paranormal creatures who has found a safe space with them, whereas some of the hordes the other omegas come from are just dragon shifters.

The concept of the breeding season and giant orgy parties are so interesting. Even though I love a good sharing/multiple scene, in this, I'm actually glad Isander and Cealean were so possessive of each other and didn't want anyone else because it matched their dynamic well. Love love loved this and can't wait for the next book!

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book. It’s really different for Odessa, more world building and plot forward. More character driven, and I am here for it! I want to see this world go on and on with all the characters she introduces in this book, the possibilities seem endless. I know grandpa taboo is not for everyone, but can I argue that this might be grandpa light? I mean sure it’s still taboo, and yes there is still a big age gap, but the are shifters. Dragon shifters so age is only a number, it really doesn’t matter in this world. Anyways, maybe that’s not really point maybe people get more hung up on the grandpa part 🤷🏻‍♀️ honestly I don’t know these two are Aloha Omega perfection and I loved them. If you love MM and are looking for some easy world building fantasy type still, with some really good omegaverse spice do this one. I loved it!

[Rachel Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you can't guess from the title, this is a taboo romance. It's omegaverse and dragon shifters as well! So if those things aren't your jam, keep on scrolling.

This is an interesting world of dragon shifters, where they live secluded and hidden from humans, and birth rates are very low, so breeding seasons are encouraged to help. There is also enough world building with how the alphas and omegas and parenting works to make things interesting.

I read a lot of taboo from Odessa last year, and several were omegaverse. I enjoyed this one, but I also felt like a schmoopy romance element was missing from this one for me. I don't know, I felt like a disconnect from Isander the most? There was physical chemistry between the two during Cealean’s heats, but I didn't have the emotion to go with it also.

I'll still definitely check out the next book in this series.

[Scatteredashes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Odessa does soft taboo stories and I really enjoy them. Cealean and Isander are cute together and these two already have great banter when we first see them. The spice is very hot but I do agree with the others that I would've liked a few more tender moments in the second half. I also found the human plot line a little distracting. Though I do see what we're getting set up for and am very happy to return to this world. One thing that I really liked was that there were no babies/clutches for this couple. While I don't mind pregnancy in omegaverse, I like that it doesn't always have to be an option. Am I hoping some future couple gets one, yeah! But Cealean isn't ready for one and doesn't know if he'll ever want one and I liked that we get to see that.

[Amos24601 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a sweet read. The world building here was so lovely. I really enjoyed getting to meet Cealean’s clutchmates. They all had such different personalities and I can’t wait to meet them all.

Isander, Sooty, was such a great alpha. He was patient and kind and loved Cealean above all. I understood why he wanted to wait for the mating bite, but I was totally on Cealean’s side with wanting it to happen now.

Even the spice was sweet when it was hot. There weren’t very many times Isander held back, but he still treated Cealean like he was the most precious thing in the world. This was a great read and I can’t wait to read Nyric’s story.

[Kassandra Knight · Rating 5 out of 5]

Y’all should know by now what I’m about to say… or at least some variation of it.

I loved it. The perfect amount of everything. If you enjoyed any of the Mate Mistake, Omega Wolf’s Curse, or Of Blood & Treasure books then you will probably enjoy this one too. Especially as I’m pretty sure at least two of the three share this universe.

I can’t wait to read the next books. Very much looking forward to them. Now I’m just wondering which set of brothers will be starring in book three.

Highly recommend.

I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ashley Dead.inside_but_reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a Tab00 story with 🩸 Grandfather/Grandson so if that's not your thing then I suggest you skip this one...if it is...😈

🌶🌶🌶🌶

Isander is the "retired" alpha of his horde and now an elder. Even though he states *consistently* that he is old and tired he still helps protect his horde. Cealean is his admittedly favorite grandson, they have always had a special bond and Cealean is always keeping him on his toes!
The fertility rate of dragons has been declining so now everyone gets together for a giant "party" 😉 during breeding season in hopes it will better the odds! During this "party" any Omega not eligible for the breeding is put in a Den and guarded by the Elder so they don't get taken advantage of.
This year Cealean is one of those Omegas that is being guarded. Cealean is tossed into a very intense heat due to all the pheromones and he needs "help" from Isander to make it through.
After they make it out the other side they take a serious look at their relationship and Cealean just knows there is no one else out there for him except Isander, no one that he will have the same bond with. Now he just has to get Isander to see that it's totally worth the leap!
I loved this world and this little horde! The mix of all the different Shifters and dynamics going on just sucked me right in! Then all the little Easter eggs of future couples....I need more! I cannot wait to see where we go from here especially with Nyric 😉

[Rachel Harrod · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first omegaverse book to feature dragons and it did not disappoint. Add in a little inc*st taboo and I’m in heaven.

The slightly forbidden element of grandfather and grandson getting on it (I say ‘slightly’ because in the dragon world it’s nbd) wasn’t even the only storyline happening. Isander (one of the elder alphas) is also doing whatever he can to protect his hoard from humans, while trying to help his grandson Cealean when he goes into heat.

He’s basically got his fingers in lots of pies but it makes for an entertaining and spicy story!

[Bianca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Isander and Cealean story was intense and hot with a bit of heartbreak, a bit of danger, and a relationship that slowly flourish after an honest heart to heart.
I adored their moments together and the little snippets of the next possible couples, as well as the protectiveness, caring, and eventually love they express to each other.
I also liked the shenanigans and the teasing, as the mischief some characters engage on.
I liked the story and, I’m looking forward to the next couple.

[annas.bookcase · Rating 5 out of 5]

•: TABOO :•

As soon as I finished this I went back to the beginning and read it all over again. There is just something about an Odessa omegaverse shifter universe that does it for me every time! I can’t wait to see what comes from the rest of the series. The world building is always top notch and particularly for this series is very thorough. It is MM🩸cest between hot grand daddy Isander and his favorite sparklet Cealan, I loved their dynamic and the spice was spicing!







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[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by Odessa Hywell. Great world building and wonderful characters. Yes there is the taboo element but it's set in a world of acceptance of who you fall in love with and mate. Cealean is a young (by dragon shifter standards) who is a bit of a brat. Him and his grandfather (Isander have a special bond which deepens during one of Cealeans heats. It is all so passionate and very hot. Love this world. Can't wait to read more. I highly recommend this book. Enjoy!

[Traci S · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you for the book; here is my honest opinion:
This was a fun read with some excellent world building. I enjoyed the mix of steam and sweetness in Islander and Cealean’s relationship. I think I enjoyed the first half which was more focused on the taboo relationship. It becomes more centered around establishing the world around Hollow and all the strife with the human population. I enjoyed it but would have liked more focus on Islander and Cealean.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Due to circumstances beyond their control, Elder Dragon Isander must care for his grandson omega Cealean during his heat. Though not forbidden, it usually isn't done with a relative but Cealean hungers and burns. His desperate need can only be quenched by Isander. The problem is, they want to continue after the heat is done. It's a fiery, hot and steamy one. I received a copy of this and this is my voluntary opinion.

[Juniper · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one has all the strengths you’d expect: chemistry, heat, etc. with bonus points for intriguing world building and characters who are interesting for multiple reasons. It does well laying the groundwork for a larger series, while also being immersive in its own right, although I do think the second half lacks some of the momentum and focus of the first. All in all, if the tropes are for you, an enjoyable read.

*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

[Darkfairy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this story of Cealean and Isander. It was really endearing. Though it was a good story, the way it was written kept making me forget that Cealean was approximately 130+ years old. That isn't bad per say, but I would have preferred if Cealean felt a bit older in regards to his overall demeanor. The entire story is set up like a prequel or a series starter. It has wonderful world building and a lot of fascinating details. I'm excited to read more in future installments.

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, THEY ARE FICTIONAL ADULT 100+ YEAR OLD DRAGONS!!!
Second, this book was plotting. We have a new world, new beings, new lore! All kinds of goodies! But because we had all this, I kind of felt like the relationship was missing some spark. I just wasn’t convinced that they were undeniably meant to be together. But I still had a good time! Looking forward to more in this world!

[Gladys · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very good taboo read. The romantic relationship between Cealean and Isander was sweet and steamy while their familial relationship generated lots of emotional intensity, plenty of anxiety and worries, a bit of angst and a touch of drama. The connection between these two was very strong and I liked them very much.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this story. This was the perfect amount of sweet and spicy. The characters were amazing and the world building was so interesting. The taboo aspect was there but these two were also so sweet together. I love the emotional connection that this author brings to their characters and this definitely hit all the right spots. I can’t wait to see what happens next in this world.

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dee's Grade: B+ (4.5 stars)

This book served the purpose of setting up the overarching plot I believe. There was also a lot of world building going on.

Dragon shifters are always hot so that part of the story was enjoyable. The story was a fun one. It just felt like a lot going on at times for a shorter book.