is a pen name adopted in 2021 by a Southern United States-based author who specializes in "low angst, high heat" taboo romances. She chose the pseudonym to separate her professional writing from her personal life, noting that her husband—who is himself a twin—might not approve of the "questionable themes" featured in her work. Hywell has since published over 30 titles, including the popular Say You Love Me series.
Described as "closer than two brothers should be," the twins share an established romantic bond often categorized as "twincest". Jasper is typically the more dominant and protective brother, while Theodore is portrayed as the "sunshine" to Jasper's "grumpy" demeanor. Family Values by Odessa Hywell
The story follows identical twin brothers, , who are betrayed by their father and forced to make a "deal with the devil" to survive. This "devil" is Abaddon Sterling , the formidable boss of the Sterling crime family, a man hardened by the loss of his only loved one. is a pen name adopted in 2021 by
For Abaddon, the relationship with the twins is a vehicle for processing lifelong trauma and learning that new love does not invalidate past loss. Described as "closer than two brothers should be,"
The title Family Values is intentionally ironic, contrasting societal expectations of morality with the internal "codes" of a criminal organization.
Initially appearing as a cold captor, Abaddon is a man seeking absolution. His grief over his past allows him to connect with the twins, eventually forming a throuple where each member fills a specific emotional void for the others. Core Themes: Redefining "Values"
The Complex Foundations of "Family Values" by Odessa Hywell Family Values is a contemporary MM (male/male/male) romance novel by Odessa Hywell, serving as the second installment in the series. Far from a traditional exploration of domestic norms, Hywell’s work uses a dark mafia backdrop to redefine "family" through themes of loyalty, survival, and found family within a taboo polyamorous relationship. Narrative Premise and Characters