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Sinful Delights #1
Always Oskar
Ian Bassett, head of the Bassett Crime Family, knows well-fed devils behave better than famished saints. His son was well-fed and yet, it was still necessary for him to die—for Oskar. Everything Ian does, he does for Oskar—always Oskar.
Oskar Bassett, the grandson of the head of the Bassett Crime Family, is well-loved and spoiled beyond measure but has a secret that could destroy him and his grandfather if anyone ever finds out—especially Pops. It’s taboo. It’s disgusting. If anyone knew . . .
When one kiss turns into two there’s no fighting the inevitable.
Always Oskar features a loving fifty-three year old grandfather who isn’t above getting his hands dirty, a spoiled eighteen year old grandson who dares you to test that assumption at your earliest convenience, lace panties, lots of late-night cuddles, wandering hands, slow kisses, and a pair of goats with ridiculous names. Also features an age gap [duh], a size difference and a virgin MC.
Words: 40,760
Oskar Bassett, the grandson of the head of the Bassett Crime Family, is well-loved and spoiled beyond measure but has a secret that could destroy him and his grandfather if anyone ever finds out—especially Pops. It’s taboo. It’s disgusting. If anyone knew . . .
When one kiss turns into two there’s no fighting the inevitable.
Always Oskar features a loving fifty-three year old grandfather who isn’t above getting his hands dirty, a spoiled eighteen year old grandson who dares you to test that assumption at your earliest convenience, lace panties, lots of late-night cuddles, wandering hands, slow kisses, and a pair of goats with ridiculous names. Also features an age gap [duh], a size difference and a virgin MC.
Words: 40,760
116 pages, ebook
First published February 1, 2022
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Odessa Hywell
28 books384 followersOdessa 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 son, 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.”
🚨 Social Media & Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/OdessaHywell
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➡︎ Signed paperbacks, artwork, and stickers can be purchased from my website.
➡︎ Direct Download eBooks can also be purchased from my website.
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.”
🚨 Social Media & Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/OdessaHywell
🎉 www.odessahywell.com/shop
➡︎ Signed paperbacks, artwork, and stickers can be purchased from my website.
➡︎ Direct Download eBooks can also be purchased from my website.
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February 25, 2023
who needs a hot brother or dad when you have a hot grandpa.
me before: “but isn’t he so old??”
me reading this 5 minutes later:
me before: “but isn’t he so old??”
me reading this 5 minutes later:
May 27, 2023
— 3.5 stars ☆
naturally once people said this was a grandfather/grandson romance, i had to check it out. 🥰
and all i'm saying is, oof. i love the dynamic between Ian and Oskar, the way Ian could never EVER resist him and always gave Oskar everything he needed and wanted >>> they were truly cutie-pies. 🥺
exhibit #1
what? weird? a grandfather/grandson relationship like this?? pshhh. no way. 🤭
exhibit #2
are my eyes burning? no no no they aren't-
exhibit #3
if squeezing the neck isn't a sign of affection i don't know what is. 🥺
exhibit #4
i mean, the man literally allows goats into his house all bc his grandson loves them and he can never deny him anything how cute is that 🥰
BASICALLY!
I NEED A SUGAR DADDY AND SIMP LIKE IAN PLEASE TYVM <33
i just wanted more angst tho lol and i did skip the epilogue since i already know what happens. 🤭
naturally once people said this was a grandfather/grandson romance, i had to check it out. 🥰
and all i'm saying is, oof. i love the dynamic between Ian and Oskar, the way Ian could never EVER resist him and always gave Oskar everything he needed and wanted >>> they were truly cutie-pies. 🥺
exhibit #1
❝I hope you live a long life - happy and healthy and, most importantly, safe - knowing that since the moment you were born, I have existed for you. You are the one thing - the only thing in my life that is irreplaceable.❞
what? weird? a grandfather/grandson relationship like this?? pshhh. no way. 🤭
exhibit #2
❝I can promise you this: you will always be the most important person in my life. No one will ever come before you.❞
are my eyes burning? no no no they aren't-
exhibit #3
❝Pet me,❞ I say, moving my head from his bicep to his chest. His hand automatically sinks into my hair and I sigh as I close my eyes. ❝Now tell me I'm pretty.❞
Ian laughs, the sound soft and warm as it vibrates his chest, before he squeezes my neck. ❝You're pretty.❞
❝I know. But thanks for telling me,❞ I say, a laugh in my voice. I press a kiss to his chest and settle against him once more.
if squeezing the neck isn't a sign of affection i don't know what is. 🥺
exhibit #4
❝And exactly where would you have hidden your new... friend, if I had?❞ I ask.
❝Um...❞ He bites his bottom lip, pulls the goat against his chest, and smiles. ❝This is Vincent. Vincent van Goat. Say hello.❞
i mean, the man literally allows goats into his house all bc his grandson loves them and he can never deny him anything how cute is that 🥰
BASICALLY!
I NEED A SUGAR DADDY AND SIMP LIKE IAN PLEASE TYVM <33
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February 25, 2023
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Okay, so this is not a book that I would normally ever pick up. I mean, it’s a love story between a grandfather and grandson, so that definitely does not scream to me: “I want to read this!” I’m just not an incest/taboo reader when it comes to romance, so that’s why.
However, I found out about Odessa Hywell when she was the first author to call out Onley James for harassing a reviewer that did not like her book and for letting her fans encourage this reviewer to do self harm. I immediately respected Odessa so much for putting a stop to that, so I wanted to support her and try one of her books!
As it turns out, the only thing she writes is taboo/incest stories. So, my options there were limited, which led me to just pick up the most popular one, which was this book. And here we are.
Now, colour me absolutely surprised when I found out that I actually liked this. Does the true dynamic between them creep me out a little bit? Yes, of course. But when I try to forget that bit, I actually thought their relationship was written really well. They had so much tenderness between them, and I just felt all warm inside at how gentle Ian was with Oskar. Ian would have given Oskar anything, and I love that.
They were so touchy-feely with each other, and if Oskar wasn’t sitting on Ian’s lap, he was hugging him in some other way. There was a big size-difference between them, and it worked perfectly for them. I just really like how soft they were with each other.
I also thought it was adorable how Ian would indulge Oskar in all of his whims. They hung out all the time, and if Oskar wanted to do something, Ian would push everything aside to go do that with him. Nothing came before Oskar. Oskar was number 1, always.
Obviously there is also a touch of angst in this story since their entire relationship is taboo. At the beginning, neither of them knows the other feels the same way, and neither of them wants to lose what they have. They have a lot blocking their path to each other, but they never let it push the other away. They communicate and support, and they never fight.
I can totally imagine that when you do like incest/taboo stories, that you will positively ADORE this one! I would very much recommend it to anyone who does because even as someone who doesn’t really like it, I was still into their relationship. It was just so cute and sweet.
Nonetheless, I do want to say that I really disliked the epilogue. I despised the fact that they had a child together, because seriously; what the hell? No. It makes me very uncomfortable.
And I was also weirded out by the fact that both of these men had personality transplants. Especially Oskar.
I really wish the whole epilogue didn’t exist, because I did not appreciate it one bit.
A sense of peace builds behind my ribcage as I hold him; I close my eyes for a moment, basking in the feeling. Of all the people I’ve loved, taken comfort in when I needed it, none of them compare to Oskar.
Okay, so this is not a book that I would normally ever pick up. I mean, it’s a love story between a grandfather and grandson, so that definitely does not scream to me: “I want to read this!” I’m just not an incest/taboo reader when it comes to romance, so that’s why.
Pops, my loving grandfather who pets my head and tells me I’m pretty on demand.
However, I found out about Odessa Hywell when she was the first author to call out Onley James for harassing a reviewer that did not like her book and for letting her fans encourage this reviewer to do self harm. I immediately respected Odessa so much for putting a stop to that, so I wanted to support her and try one of her books!
As it turns out, the only thing she writes is taboo/incest stories. So, my options there were limited, which led me to just pick up the most popular one, which was this book. And here we are.
“Do you hate me now?” Oskar whispers into my neck, his voice breaking.
I jerk against him, my heart skipping a harsh beat as I tighten my hold on his slim frame. “What? No, Oskar. Of course not.”
What kind of question is that? He should know better. The last thing I could do, would ever do, is hate Oskar. He is the reason I wake in the morning, take a deep breath and push forward, even when doing so seems damn near impossible. There’s nothing he can do that will make me love him less—only more.
Now, colour me absolutely surprised when I found out that I actually liked this. Does the true dynamic between them creep me out a little bit? Yes, of course. But when I try to forget that bit, I actually thought their relationship was written really well. They had so much tenderness between them, and I just felt all warm inside at how gentle Ian was with Oskar. Ian would have given Oskar anything, and I love that.
Yes, he is spoiled. But it isn’t as if I deny him nothing. I’ve said no before, just . . . rarely. Why would I say no when telling him yes makes him happy? His happiness is the only thing that truly matters.
They were so touchy-feely with each other, and if Oskar wasn’t sitting on Ian’s lap, he was hugging him in some other way. There was a big size-difference between them, and it worked perfectly for them. I just really like how soft they were with each other.
“I love you,” he sighs, voice soft and dreamy, pressing his cheek against my chest.
I squeeze my eyes closed and drag him against my body. His legs tangle with mine as I press a kiss to his hair. “I love you too.”
He can never know. If he knew I would lose him and I can’t. I can’t lose Oskar.
I also thought it was adorable how Ian would indulge Oskar in all of his whims. They hung out all the time, and if Oskar wanted to do something, Ian would push everything aside to go do that with him. Nothing came before Oskar. Oskar was number 1, always.
These quiet moments with Oskar, when it’s just us, relaxing at the end of a long day, are some of my favorites. He is a bright spot in my life and has been since he was born. Moments like these remind me there’s more to life than work.
Obviously there is also a touch of angst in this story since their entire relationship is taboo. At the beginning, neither of them knows the other feels the same way, and neither of them wants to lose what they have. They have a lot blocking their path to each other, but they never let it push the other away. They communicate and support, and they never fight.
“Oskar?” I mutter as I brush my mouth over the shell of his ear. He’s crying hard—loud, broken sounds—and I don’t know what to do, how to help him, how to make this better. I’ve never felt so powerless. “Talk to me. I can’t fix it unless you tell me what’s wrong.”
“I just . . .” Oskar’s nails dig into my back. “I just don’t want to lose you.”
“Not possible,” I assure him as I rock him. “I’m not going anywhere.”
I’ll never abandon him—never. Even when I’m dead and gone, I will still be with him, a ghost haunting his every step.
I can totally imagine that when you do like incest/taboo stories, that you will positively ADORE this one! I would very much recommend it to anyone who does because even as someone who doesn’t really like it, I was still into their relationship. It was just so cute and sweet.
Holden snorts. “One day, Ian is going to paddle your ass and you’re gonna cry.”
“I might like it,” I counter, even though I know Pops will never spank me, not for real, for real. He’d probably cry before I cried if he did.
Nonetheless, I do want to say that I really disliked the epilogue. I despised the fact that they had a child together, because seriously; what the hell? No. It makes me very uncomfortable.
And I was also weirded out by the fact that both of these men had personality transplants. Especially Oskar.
I really wish the whole epilogue didn’t exist, because I did not appreciate it one bit.
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February 24, 2023
Always Oskar is the story of a grandfather and his grandson. We have Oskar, the grandson of a powerful and rich mafia boss in LA. Until his grandfather Ian rescued him from his parents, he was an abused and neglected child. Under the care and love of his grandfather, he lives a life of luxury and knows he is well cared for and protected.
This story is light on the mafia/crime aspect, mainly focusing on Ian and Oskar's relationship as they navigate that line between being family and lovers. The story was really, really sweet and romantic. I don't know, but Odessa seems to have a knack for writing very sweet and romantic incest stories. I loved how they were constantly touching, Oskar sitting on his lap, Ian's care to ensure his sugar levels were good, how he indulged Oskar, everything! This was all before they even got together! The sexual aspect of their relationship takes a while to progress too.
I want to say that I did a double-take. A chapter in I stopped reading and went to GR to confirm I was reading what I thought I was reading. I didn't check the blurb going in, so I assumed they were father and son, but nope, it really was grandfather x grandson. This story has one of the biggest age gaps between MCs in a book I've read (not including any mythical/magical MCs)
My one issue comes from the epilogue. While seeing them ten years later was sweet Oskar became out of character. People can change, yes, but I don't know it felt a bit odd to me. Overall it was a sweet, sweet story! I enjoyed it and can't wait to read the rest of the series!
This story is light on the mafia/crime aspect, mainly focusing on Ian and Oskar's relationship as they navigate that line between being family and lovers. The story was really, really sweet and romantic. I don't know, but Odessa seems to have a knack for writing very sweet and romantic incest stories. I loved how they were constantly touching, Oskar sitting on his lap, Ian's care to ensure his sugar levels were good, how he indulged Oskar, everything! This was all before they even got together! The sexual aspect of their relationship takes a while to progress too.
I want to say that I did a double-take. A chapter in I stopped reading and went to GR to confirm I was reading what I thought I was reading. I didn't check the blurb going in, so I assumed they were father and son, but nope, it really was grandfather x grandson. This story has one of the biggest age gaps between MCs in a book I've read (not including any mythical/magical MCs)
My one issue comes from the epilogue. While seeing them ten years later was sweet Oskar became out of character. People can change, yes, but I don't know it felt a bit odd to me. Overall it was a sweet, sweet story! I enjoyed it and can't wait to read the rest of the series!
April 4, 2023
Me like... I will burn in hell ... I like it cozy, so that will probably be fine 🥴
This is pure incest, so if you're not a fan, don't read this book because there's no sugar coating. And there's a tremendous age difference. 35 years ... that was the one thing I didn't like, it was too much for my brain and tummy.
I tried to ignore the age difference, which went quite well, because Oskar is by no means a child, even if he needs a lot of attention and love. And Ian is not an old man, meaning he doesn't come across that way, apart from the fact that 53 is not old.
I love love love how Ian does everything for Oskar. How in tune he is with him.
The title is really program but it is not a duty but completely natural. What Ian sacrifices for his grandson we learn already on the first pages and they captivated me.
After that, it is simply the course of events that sexual feelings and desires also develop after years.
I don't want to sugarcoat it, the subject is not exactly normal, but the portrayal in the book is really outstandingly good.
The love of them for each other just oozes off the pages.
There are no words in the English language, in any language, spoken in this world or on some distant planet where life may exist, that can express what I feel for this young man. He is my heart, my soul. I truly do exist for him and him alone. 😍😍😍
Well, and it is hot-t-t-t-t
Before I can think better of it, I wrap the panties around my aching cock. They’re soft against my skin, and wet with Oskar’s release as I stroke. It feels so fucking good. I can almost see Oskar in my lap, in nothing but these panties, his hands on my chest as he rides my cock, racing towards his release. His face flushed the same shade as the panties, lips swollen from my kisses, hair in disarray from my hands, moaning as his cock leaks into the fabric, staining it. 🤤🤤🤤
I'll check if I can find my brain again somewhere...
I don’t like the epilogue. Archer and the llamas are cute, but the rest feels wrong.
This is pure incest, so if you're not a fan, don't read this book because there's no sugar coating. And there's a tremendous age difference. 35 years ... that was the one thing I didn't like, it was too much for my brain and tummy.
I tried to ignore the age difference, which went quite well, because Oskar is by no means a child, even if he needs a lot of attention and love. And Ian is not an old man, meaning he doesn't come across that way, apart from the fact that 53 is not old.
I love love love how Ian does everything for Oskar. How in tune he is with him.
The title is really program but it is not a duty but completely natural. What Ian sacrifices for his grandson we learn already on the first pages and they captivated me.
After that, it is simply the course of events that sexual feelings and desires also develop after years.
I don't want to sugarcoat it, the subject is not exactly normal, but the portrayal in the book is really outstandingly good.
The love of them for each other just oozes off the pages.
There are no words in the English language, in any language, spoken in this world or on some distant planet where life may exist, that can express what I feel for this young man. He is my heart, my soul. I truly do exist for him and him alone. 😍😍😍
Well, and it is hot-t-t-t-t
Before I can think better of it, I wrap the panties around my aching cock. They’re soft against my skin, and wet with Oskar’s release as I stroke. It feels so fucking good. I can almost see Oskar in my lap, in nothing but these panties, his hands on my chest as he rides my cock, racing towards his release. His face flushed the same shade as the panties, lips swollen from my kisses, hair in disarray from my hands, moaning as his cock leaks into the fabric, staining it. 🤤🤤🤤
I'll check if I can find my brain again somewhere...
I don’t like the epilogue. Archer and the llamas are cute, but the rest feels wrong.
March 20, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Always Oskar was as adorable as it is taboo.
Ms. Hywell is proving to be one of my favorite taboo writers and this was better than I had hoped.
Before Ian and Oskar ever crossed that forbidden line, they were the cutest thing ever. So much cuddling and affection, my heart was bursting.
But then I have to consider; how difficult was it to cross that line? I understand why Ian was so indulgent, he wanted to give his grandson everything, most importantly all the love and affection.
So perhaps continuing to share a bed, allowing Oskar to sit on his lap wasn’t the best idea. But maybe it was always meant to be. Maybe this family was supposed to be so much more. Not only was it a lovely coupling, it was hot af.
If the romance wasn’t enough, there was always a good amount of mafia based intrigue that easily kept my interest. Even when I was biting at the bit for more Ian and Oskar interactions.
I look forward to the next series installment.
Always Oskar was as adorable as it is taboo.
Ms. Hywell is proving to be one of my favorite taboo writers and this was better than I had hoped.
Before Ian and Oskar ever crossed that forbidden line, they were the cutest thing ever. So much cuddling and affection, my heart was bursting.
But then I have to consider; how difficult was it to cross that line? I understand why Ian was so indulgent, he wanted to give his grandson everything, most importantly all the love and affection.
So perhaps continuing to share a bed, allowing Oskar to sit on his lap wasn’t the best idea. But maybe it was always meant to be. Maybe this family was supposed to be so much more. Not only was it a lovely coupling, it was hot af.
If the romance wasn’t enough, there was always a good amount of mafia based intrigue that easily kept my interest. Even when I was biting at the bit for more Ian and Oskar interactions.
I look forward to the next series installment.
June 28, 2022
*** I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review***
Enjoyed this taboo romance between a determined grandson and his unsuspecting grandfather. Oskar and Ian have a complicated relationship that was so much fun to see develop and progress throughout this story.
Oskar has many hidden feelings for his "pops" that he believes are unrequited, but to his surprise, Ian is also harboring similar forbidden feelings. I enjoyed the progression of their relationship into a more sensual direction. Cannot wait to read Odessa Hywell's next taboo story, they are always such a delightful treat.
Enjoyed this taboo romance between a determined grandson and his unsuspecting grandfather. Oskar and Ian have a complicated relationship that was so much fun to see develop and progress throughout this story.
Oskar has many hidden feelings for his "pops" that he believes are unrequited, but to his surprise, Ian is also harboring similar forbidden feelings. I enjoyed the progression of their relationship into a more sensual direction. Cannot wait to read Odessa Hywell's next taboo story, they are always such a delightful treat.
April 4, 2025
Move along, nothing to see here except a girl enjoying a bit of ✨wholesome as fuck✨ grandfather x grandson incest looool
3,5⭐️
“The future is unpredictable. No man can say what tomorrow holds. But I can promise you this: you will always be the most important person in my life. No one will ever come before you.”
My heart squeezes and my eyes burn. Ian cups my jaw as his thumb brushes under my eye. “I hope you live a long life—happy and healthy and, most importantly, safe—knowing that since the moment you were born, I have existed for you. You are the one thing—the only thing in my life that is irreplaceable.” 🫠🫠🫠
3,5⭐️
May 9, 2025
A grandfather/grandson romance.
Overall, this was a sweet story, but if I'm being totally honest, the ending left me feeling very unsatisfied. When they decided to become a couple, the thing they were most worried about was how The Family and the outside world would react to them. We didn't get to see any of those reactions or consequences because the story abruptly ends after a sex scene.
The significance of the stuff happening with the Sterling family was never explained, nor were the events that led to Oskar becoming the new head. Maybe I'm being too picky, though. Maybe it was never meant to be that deep, and I just need to calm down. 😆
If I ignore all of that, I can admit that I was mesmerized by Ian and Oskar's relationship. I loved how much they needed to touch each other, regardless of who was around. The way Ian took care of Oskar and never denied him anything was (both creepy and) beautiful.
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The epilogue felt unnecessary. I was thrown off by the fact that they had a child. They were so wrapped up in each other that I didn't think they'd want to share themselves with anyone else. It was just a strange way to end the story.😕 2.75 stars, rounded up
Overall, this was a sweet story, but if I'm being totally honest, the ending left me feeling very unsatisfied. When they decided to become a couple, the thing they were most worried about was how The Family and the outside world would react to them. We didn't get to see any of those reactions or consequences because the story abruptly ends after a sex scene.
The significance of the stuff happening with the Sterling family was never explained, nor were the events that led to Oskar becoming the new head. Maybe I'm being too picky, though. Maybe it was never meant to be that deep, and I just need to calm down. 😆
If I ignore all of that, I can admit that I was mesmerized by Ian and Oskar's relationship. I loved how much they needed to touch each other, regardless of who was around. The way Ian took care of Oskar and never denied him anything was (both creepy and) beautiful.
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The epilogue felt unnecessary. I was thrown off by the fact that they had a child. They were so wrapped up in each other that I didn't think they'd want to share themselves with anyone else. It was just a strange way to end the story.😕 2.75 stars, rounded up
June 22, 2022
Whoa! I'm impressed.
This is one beautifully written taboo romance. In my humble opinion, it's hard to make incest work believably (though I keep on reading it anyway). But Odessa Hywell completely kills Always Oskar!
I'm zooming straight back to Smashwords to purchase the next book in the series.
This is one beautifully written taboo romance. In my humble opinion, it's hard to make incest work believably (though I keep on reading it anyway). But Odessa Hywell completely kills Always Oskar!
I'm zooming straight back to Smashwords to purchase the next book in the series.
September 6, 2024
“On good days, I want to build a life together. And on bad days, I want to shelter with him. He has been everything to me for as long as I can remember. I want to be everything for him as well. This is my choice—mine alone. I am exactly where I want to be. If anything, I am the one who tainted and twisted Ian, turned him into more than my grandfather. I only have to ask in order to receive. My desire is his desire. Everything he does, he does for me”
This was really cute for the taboo part of it all but I would have given it 5 stars if not for the epilogue I’m sorry but that didn’t make any sense to me but nonetheless I really did like this a lot and will check out more by her. 👴 👦 🏳️🌈 💕
This was really cute for the taboo part of it all but I would have given it 5 stars if not for the epilogue I’m sorry but that didn’t make any sense to me but nonetheless I really did like this a lot and will check out more by her. 👴 👦 🏳️🌈 💕
December 28, 2021
“I hope you live a long life—happy and healthy and, most importantly, safe—knowing that since the moment you were born, I have existed for you. You are the one thing—the only thing in my life that is irreplaceable.”
5/5. This is one of the most romantic, swooniest reads I have read this year (and just in time, considering it is almost January).
Odessa Hywell is an amazing author. Her writing gets me invested, the POVs between each characters are clear in their difference, and the sex scenes are hot and steamy. I didn't know what exactly to expect from this book except a generational-gap of incest I haven't read before, and it was not what I was expected. It was everything and more.
On the surface, this has a lot of enjoyable tropes and taboo: grandfather/grandson, size difference, a 35-year age gap, mafia. Yet this story is more than the sum of its parts: it is a story of love that is all-consuming, is so gentle between the characters, and there is an amazing sense of how possession, love, and comfort manifests with the bond these two have. How each breath they take is for one another.
For the mafia plot, it was on the lighter side, but I know it will develop more as the rest of the books of the series come. We get a glimpse into a life lived in an environment like this, from the strong opening to some darker story beats - where we learn that no, Ian is not a 'perfect' person or even entirely moral. Yet it was all situated in a way that you are still compelled to read about Ian, and as it is reflected on in the epilogue for Oskar, I think Hywell creates a balance between the immoral underbelly and the almost pure love between these two.
Sex wise, this isn't wall-to-wall sex, and nor is it particularly kinky. There are panties and there are quite erotic scenes, but you won't be seeing power exchanges, roughness, or things such as that here. I think it makes perfect sense for them. The real intimacy between Ian and Oskar is the soft touches, the reaches for each other in the night, the bathing together that shows such a blissful love. However, there is one somnophilia-ish scene, for those who want the touch of kinkiness!
As far as side characters, I worry for Holden and love Arlo. I know Holden has a book, and I hope Arlo might get one himself. They weren't heavily featured but I like how they filled out the world some and can't wait to see it continue to build on.
The epilogue was sweet, even if a tad 'unrealistic', but you're reading a taboo incest book with an HEA. What did you expect? I loved how it all came together for them, both in the comedic bits and how there was a version of picket fences for them both. I was glad Oskar was able to step into his own.
I feel like I could rant about this book about how good it is, or fill it with my favorites quotes, but I won't. If you're comfortable with the incestual taboo, read it.
January 20, 2024
3.75 stars for cute, cuddly grandad incest. It's really sweet with an organized crime background, lots of sitting on laps, the MCs were equally adorable. It worked well!
Highlights:
• It’s wrong. I know it’s wrong. Oskar is off-limits. I can’t have him—not the way I want him. He’s not for me but my body doesn’t care as the lace teases my cock head.
• Pops and I came here for the art, though. Or, I came because of the art. He came in a bid to distract me from the two men he met with earlier today. They’re probably dead now but I honestly don’t care because art! By one of my favorite artists!
• “Good,” Ian says, heading towards the next picture, voice dripping with satisfaction. “If I ever see a rendition of you naked on one of his canvases, he won’t be capable of making art anymore.” It’s not a threat. It’s a promise, and it has my cock leaking in my panties.
• “I will stab you,” I threaten, spoon in hand. It’ll be hard work and undoubtedly bloody, but worth it if he stops talking.
• But I know him well enough to know he isn’t going to want to do anything that might stain me. And a relationship with my grandfather? That would leave one hell of a black mark on my reputation.
Highlights:
• It’s wrong. I know it’s wrong. Oskar is off-limits. I can’t have him—not the way I want him. He’s not for me but my body doesn’t care as the lace teases my cock head.
• Pops and I came here for the art, though. Or, I came because of the art. He came in a bid to distract me from the two men he met with earlier today. They’re probably dead now but I honestly don’t care because art! By one of my favorite artists!
• “Good,” Ian says, heading towards the next picture, voice dripping with satisfaction. “If I ever see a rendition of you naked on one of his canvases, he won’t be capable of making art anymore.” It’s not a threat. It’s a promise, and it has my cock leaking in my panties.
• “I will stab you,” I threaten, spoon in hand. It’ll be hard work and undoubtedly bloody, but worth it if he stops talking.
• But I know him well enough to know he isn’t going to want to do anything that might stain me. And a relationship with my grandfather? That would leave one hell of a black mark on my reputation.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 5, 2023
I enjoy the building up, the anticipation towards it all, it was hot actually and the plot quite solid on the first half until I'm a bit lost towards the end I think that's just a me problem.
Oh yeah I loved that they always touch starved of each other.
Oh yeah I loved that they always touch starved of each other.
June 26, 2024
Re-read June 26, 2024
Still feel the same about it. 😉
Re-read July 23, 2023
I'm still confused by the epilogue, but I still enjoyed the story.
Re-read July 4th 2022.
I still liked it and thought the epilogue was still strange-ish. There is so much time that goes by, I wonder how Oskar transformed from someone who didn't care for the business, to running it. It feels so out of character and even Ian's compliance with it, felt odd.
A naughty, dark romance between two people who share a forbidden, taboo love.
The epilogue confused me a little bit, but I still enjoyed it. A lot.
Still feel the same about it. 😉
Re-read July 23, 2023
I'm still confused by the epilogue, but I still enjoyed the story.
Re-read July 4th 2022.
I still liked it and thought the epilogue was still strange-ish. There is so much time that goes by, I wonder how Oskar transformed from someone who didn't care for the business, to running it. It feels so out of character and even Ian's compliance with it, felt odd.
A naughty, dark romance between two people who share a forbidden, taboo love.
The epilogue confused me a little bit, but I still enjoyed it. A lot.
August 9, 2023
omg this book gave me everything and more!
Ian and Oskar are so damn cute together🥹:
„The future is unpredictable. No man can say what tomorrow holds. But i can promise you this: you will always be the most important person in my life. No one will ever come before you.“ I just can’t-
I absolutely loved the whole story, the mix between sweet and hot was everything to me😮💨🔥
Definitely a highlight of this year!
Ian and Oskar are so damn cute together🥹:
„The future is unpredictable. No man can say what tomorrow holds. But i can promise you this: you will always be the most important person in my life. No one will ever come before you.“ I just can’t-
I absolutely loved the whole story, the mix between sweet and hot was everything to me😮💨🔥
Definitely a highlight of this year!
March 12, 2023
So sweet. Excellent cuddling.
January 4, 2024
(3.5) Love the taboo, sadly meh with the vanilla devotion
(yes genocide is STILL vanilla for me)
(yes genocide is STILL vanilla for me)
January 13, 2024
Scorching hot and utterly sweet. There is nothing else to be said.
December 25, 2021
I was so excited when this was announced and it did not disappoint! There aren’t a lot of grandfather/grandson taboo out there so I jumped on this immediately.
Ian is the head of a crime family on the West Coast and he has been caring for his grandson, Oskar, for basically his entire life. The relationship between them was adorable and I stan a protective grandfather who gives his grandson everything he could ever want - except llamas.
We got introduced to a bunch of characters who I’m hoping get their own books in the future (looking at you, Holden and Arlo!) And that epilogue?! Perfection!
This was another hit from Hywell and I can’t wait for the next one!
Ian is the head of a crime family on the West Coast and he has been caring for his grandson, Oskar, for basically his entire life. The relationship between them was adorable and I stan a protective grandfather who gives his grandson everything he could ever want - except llamas.
We got introduced to a bunch of characters who I’m hoping get their own books in the future (looking at you, Holden and Arlo!) And that epilogue?! Perfection!
This was another hit from Hywell and I can’t wait for the next one!
June 14, 2024
I've just read the bonus chapter
"Oskar tops Ian"
👌, amazing. That's why I'm bumping this review up to 3.5⭐.
I really like this couple, it's the taboo of all taboos 😄, I only wish Oskar wouldn't top every once in a while, but very often.
I hope I'll be hearing more from these two.
I said I won't be continuing the series, but I already have the books so yeah, I'm going to give it a shot.
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Original review from Feb - 23 - 2023
3⭐ for both MC's and for the first half of the book.
I wish I could rate this one higher, this author after all wrote two of the really good incest novellas I've read so far - the Morally Ambiguous duet.
But this book wasn't really what I was hoping it'd be .
The story is about Ian, the head of a very important mafia family, a guy in his early 50's, who's dangerous, intimidating, filthy rich and has one weakness, and that's his grandson Oskar, whom he saved from abusive parents, from Ian's son, years ago and he's been living with Ian since he was 12.
Oskar is 18 at the beginning of their love story.
Right off the bat these two have a very unconventional relationship , but they never cross the line, until one night they do.
The first half of the book when the tension was building up and they finally got intimate was great and I was really excited, but after that?
Too much talking, too much of the other plot involved, tons of other characters and events that I was completely not interested in. I just wanted to read about them and their taboo love story, that's it.
It has little spice, surprisingly, I absolutely expected more on-page sex.
I won't be continuing the series based on reviews, the books don't have what I'm looking for.
I really like this couple, it's the taboo of all taboos 😄, I only wish Oskar wouldn't top every once in a while, but very often.
I hope I'll be hearing more from these two.
I said I won't be continuing the series, but I already have the books so yeah, I'm going to give it a shot.
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Original review from Feb - 23 - 2023
3⭐ for both MC's and for the first half of the book.
I wish I could rate this one higher, this author after all wrote two of the really good incest novellas I've read so far - the Morally Ambiguous duet.
But this book wasn't really what I was hoping it'd be .
The story is about Ian, the head of a very important mafia family, a guy in his early 50's, who's dangerous, intimidating, filthy rich and has one weakness, and that's his grandson Oskar, whom he saved from abusive parents, from Ian's son, years ago and he's been living with Ian since he was 12.
Oskar is 18 at the beginning of their love story.
Right off the bat these two have a very unconventional relationship , but they never cross the line, until one night they do.
The first half of the book when the tension was building up and they finally got intimate was great and I was really excited, but after that?
Too much talking, too much of the other plot involved, tons of other characters and events that I was completely not interested in. I just wanted to read about them and their taboo love story, that's it.
It has little spice, surprisingly, I absolutely expected more on-page sex.
I won't be continuing the series based on reviews, the books don't have what I'm looking for.
April 1, 2024
Awwwwww I'm so uncomfortable hehe 🤭 this was so gosh darn cute and naughty. I loved it. It's probably the biggest age gap I've ever read (18 / 53)
"Before I can think better of it, I wrap the panties around my aching cock. They're soft against my skin and wet from Oscar's release."
Ps-You can buy all 3 books on Smashwords
"Before I can think better of it, I wrap the panties around my aching cock. They're soft against my skin and wet from Oscar's release."
Ps-You can buy all 3 books on Smashwords
February 26, 2023
I wasn't expecting such a sweet story! It was my first time reading something like this and now there's no going back for me 🤭.
I didn't particularly like the author's writing style but that's my problem, I guess.
I didn't particularly like the author's writing style but that's my problem, I guess.
October 13, 2022
First person, present tense POVs really are not my thing, and the odd time where there is a breaking of the fourth wall really did not help.
I also needed a little bit more distinction between Oskar and Ian’s POV. If it wasn’t for the highly annoying green cursive at the start of each chapter to indicate the POV, it wouldn’t be immediate known, for me at least, whose POV it was.
And I certainly did not care for the epilogue, but that’s par for the course.
So, while I thought the story was good, the execution just brought the enjoyment down a notch.
I also needed a little bit more distinction between Oskar and Ian’s POV. If it wasn’t for the highly annoying green cursive at the start of each chapter to indicate the POV, it wouldn’t be immediate known, for me at least, whose POV it was.
And I certainly did not care for the epilogue, but that’s par for the course.
So, while I thought the story was good, the execution just brought the enjoyment down a notch.
February 7, 2022
This was a very sweet mafia taboo grandcest book! Which is an odd combination of words, but I was impressed how adorable it was.
I loved the romantic declarations, especially from Ian - a little unhealthy, possessive, obsessive, ...romantic. Oskar was very cute.
Sex was hot, dirty hot. I loved how the taboo hesitation was pulled in realistically, without interrupting the scenes.
I enjoyed the mafia business as well, creep Flesh trade.
Looking forward to the next book(s)!
I loved the romantic declarations, especially from Ian - a little unhealthy, possessive, obsessive, ...romantic. Oskar was very cute.
Sex was hot, dirty hot. I loved how the taboo hesitation was pulled in realistically, without interrupting the scenes.
I enjoyed the mafia business as well, creep Flesh trade.
Looking forward to the next book(s)!
February 8, 2022
The age gap was a little too much for me. I mentally adjusted their ages and then I really liked it
April 3, 2023
I love a taboo story. And this one was different from anything I’ve read before.
It’s super hot- which was fab and I liked both characters. The world they are in is also great with the mafia backstory and Ian being top dog- makes him even more appealing.
I didn’t realise that it’s a fairly short story within a whole world/series and there’s no real climax (pun not intended) or huge hurdle to overcome. I was kind of waiting for it but it finished I thought a bit abruptly- I wanted more!!
And I wasn’t a huge fan of how they quite suddenly got together- I suppose I was anticipating more angst and pining.
But enjoyable overall and I’m going to check out this author’s other books. Xx
Thanks Dan for bringing the author to my attention xxx
It’s super hot- which was fab and I liked both characters. The world they are in is also great with the mafia backstory and Ian being top dog- makes him even more appealing.
I didn’t realise that it’s a fairly short story within a whole world/series and there’s no real climax (pun not intended) or huge hurdle to overcome. I was kind of waiting for it but it finished I thought a bit abruptly- I wanted more!!
And I wasn’t a huge fan of how they quite suddenly got together- I suppose I was anticipating more angst and pining.
But enjoyable overall and I’m going to check out this author’s other books. Xx
Thanks Dan for bringing the author to my attention xxx
February 10, 2022
Something about this didn't make it seem very forbidden to me. I mean, there's the 'pops' thing of course but I don't know they just keep saying nobody should know outside of their Family and all that but everybody at least thinks they sleep together anyway so how is it even forbidden. And never mind that everytime Oskar said pops I just wanted to cringe and die.
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July 1, 2023I’m going to start this off by saying this is VERY TABOO. Incest taboo. Which initially made me very uncomfortable. So if that also makes you uncomfortable then look away. This is a grandfather/grandson relationship.
Now here’s the thing, I found it recommended on Reddit when I was looking for a cuddly-fluffy read, I wasn’t aware it was taboo until I started reading the reviews. I was really hesitant to read it but I was desperately looking for a good read after a bunch of DNF’ing and I’ll admit all the positive reviews made me super curious. ( Thanks Imme for confirming there is indeed, a lot of cuddles. Go read her review! )
Different people like different things and personally, I don’t like incest, no shame to people who are into that, I’m just not. Just like I’m not into the daddy kink. What I am into is the caretaking,praise,clinginess that’s usually associated with that kink. So I did exactly what I normally do when reading something with daddy kink, I ignore and zoom past any mention of it.
I just pretended they weren’t blood related even if there were a lot of instances where it was trying to slap me in the face with it, if I pretend it’s not there then it’s not real. “Pops” is just a nickname! Not short for grandpop at all! Maybe he’s just a really big fan of sodapop 🥴
Tho I didn’t really like the epilogue, I would’ve preferred their goat/llama family without the addition of a child. 🙈
If this book was not incest, it would 100% have been a 5 star read for me, it would’ve gone into my favorites shelf. It had so much cuddles, lap sitting and temple kisses. It was soft and fluffy with a fun dash of mafia stuff on the side.
Since I went into this with the full knowledge that I am not the target audience for this type of story it wouldn’t feel fair to rate it. So I’ll just conclude by saying that I enjoyed everything aside from the literal bloodline. ❀
Now here’s the thing, I found it recommended on Reddit when I was looking for a cuddly-fluffy read, I wasn’t aware it was taboo until I started reading the reviews. I was really hesitant to read it but I was desperately looking for a good read after a bunch of DNF’ing and I’ll admit all the positive reviews made me super curious. ( Thanks Imme for confirming there is indeed, a lot of cuddles. Go read her review! )
Different people like different things and personally, I don’t like incest, no shame to people who are into that, I’m just not. Just like I’m not into the daddy kink. What I am into is the caretaking,praise,clinginess that’s usually associated with that kink. So I did exactly what I normally do when reading something with daddy kink, I ignore and zoom past any mention of it.
I just pretended they weren’t blood related even if there were a lot of instances where it was trying to slap me in the face with it, if I pretend it’s not there then it’s not real. “Pops” is just a nickname! Not short for grandpop at all! Maybe he’s just a really big fan of sodapop 🥴
Tho I didn’t really like the epilogue, I would’ve preferred their goat/llama family without the addition of a child. 🙈
If this book was not incest, it would 100% have been a 5 star read for me, it would’ve gone into my favorites shelf. It had so much cuddles, lap sitting and temple kisses. It was soft and fluffy with a fun dash of mafia stuff on the side.
Since I went into this with the full knowledge that I am not the target audience for this type of story it wouldn’t feel fair to rate it. So I’ll just conclude by saying that I enjoyed everything aside from the literal bloodline. ❀
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 22, 2024
i am on a taboo rampage..
this shouldn't be hot cus .. grandfathers!
but it was. 🤷♀️ very sweet and hot
also 53 ain't that old its silver fox territory. 65 and up grandpa age..imho..
it's my first Odessa hywell read and I liked the build up and world building. the inner dialogue and loved the lack the normal omg of i can't , its wrong we shouldn't ..then give in and run away after..rice and repeat until the end and there is a hea or a hfn.. I loved ian was just fuck it I'm not second guessing anything , cus that would only hurt Oscar.. and if oskar needs me this way I am game
also ian was already halve way there in secret dealing with guilt and shame trying to be good..so that saved us a lot of drama.. very refreshing..
i am curious about holden and his uncle and i hope arlo finds his person.. will check out more her her works.
this shouldn't be hot cus .. grandfathers!
but it was. 🤷♀️ very sweet and hot
also 53 ain't that old its silver fox territory. 65 and up grandpa age..imho..
it's my first Odessa hywell read and I liked the build up and world building. the inner dialogue and loved the lack the normal omg of i can't , its wrong we shouldn't ..then give in and run away after..rice and repeat until the end and there is a hea or a hfn.. I loved ian was just fuck it I'm not second guessing anything , cus that would only hurt Oscar.. and if oskar needs me this way I am game
also ian was already halve way there in secret dealing with guilt and shame trying to be good..so that saved us a lot of drama.. very refreshing..
i am curious about holden and his uncle and i hope arlo finds his person.. will check out more her her works.
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