Mum’s the Word
(Bennet Brothers, #3)

by Staci Hart

Released – 30 March 2020

 

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Blurb

Falling in love with a Bennet is not an option.

My mother has summoned me home to take my place at Bower Bouquets, and as the heiress, I’m expected to do as I’m told. I’m expected to sit by her side as she does her best to decimate the Bennet family and their flower shop, Longbourne. I’m expected to play by her rules, or she’ll ruin me too.

But the day I crash into Marcus Bennet changes everything.

And the kiss seals the deal.

If my mother finds out, I’ll lose everything—my family, my life, my security. Worse, she’ll make sure the Bennets pay for my mistakes.

Falling in love with a Bennet is not an option.

But I might not have a choice.

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Review

4 stars!

Mum’s the Word is the third book in the Bennet Brothers series and features Marcus, the middle Bennet brother who came back to town to save Longbourne, the family flower shop. On the way to a meeting dealing with a lawsuit filed against Longbourne, Marcus meets Maisie in a coffee shop. There is an immediate spark, a connection they can’t explain but it gives them the feeling of hope. They part ways filled with excitement for their date that evening; then thirty minutes later, they both discover they are children of enemies, ripping from their hearts all they could be.

It was unbearable, being so close to him, my senses on fire as I mourned what would never be. I grieved the impossible future of his company, of his kiss.

I adore Marcus and Maisie and loved Mum’s the Word. The enemies-to-lovers trope is one of my faves and this one is so well done. It’s not what you expect and I loved that it went in unpredictable directions. I was drawn into the story and could not put it down.

“I hate this. It’s not often I want something I can’t have.”
“Because you don’t often want?”
“Because what I want, I get.”
“And you can’t have me,” she said, finishing the thought.
“And I can’t have you,” I echoed.

Marcus is back to save Longbourne but he has a hard road ahead of him. Not only is he fighting against the huge floral company, Bower Bouquets, on a breach of contract but now he learns he has no chance with his dream girl. It’s frustrating and disheartening, and I couldn’t wait to see where the story would go.

I really enjoyed the way the story unfolds. I loved how we learned about the feud between their mothers and the shock I felt when the truth was revealed. We get an even deeper reason why Maisie and Marcus shouldn’t be together and it’s heartbreaking. However, Marcus and Maisie are meant to be and I loved watching them find a way to make it work between them.

Marcus is such a great guy. He cares deeply for his family and is genuinely a good person. Maisie is such a sweet girl. She has a huge heart and she is refreshing, especially because she i nothing like you might have imagined as the “enemy.” I loved seeing her grow and realize what she wants in life. Marcus and Maisie are fantastic individually but they are even better together. They never failed to put a smile on my face and I loved that!

I could tell from their first meeting that there is something special between Marcus and Maisie. Their connection feels real and is well written.

I’d only just realized my general disinterest in relationships had nothing to do with my inability to care and everything to do with the girls I’d considered for the job. I’d been waiting my whole life for a thunderbolt.
When I met Maisie, I saw lightning.
But it was the kiss that struck me down to the ground.

The chemistry is electric and the forbidden aspect only makes the sexual tension skyrocket. Together, they have the perfect mix of sweet and swoony moments as well as steamy ones.

And then we were alone.
The relief was instant, the separation from the world beyond that door tangible. Because here, we could just be Maisie and Marcus, not a Bower and a Bennet.

The emotions Marcus and Maisie go through starting with their first interaction to finally being together are real. I felt all of the hope, excitement, frustration, surprise, heartache, and healing. And mostly, I felt the love.

Overall, I have thoroughly enjoyed the Bennet family and am sad to see the series come to an end. However, my heart is full and happy with this story. Mum’s the Word is a unique twist on the enemies-to-lovers trope and a gorgeous romance. I love Marcus and Maisie and I love this story!

*ARC generously provided by the author*

 

 

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About the Author

Staci has been a lot of things up to this point in her life — a graphic designer, an entrepreneur, a seamstress, a clothing and handbag designer, a waitress. Can’t forget that. She’s also been a mom, with three little girls who are sure to grow up to break a number of hearts. She’s been a wife, though she’s certainly not the cleanest, or the best cook. She’s also super, duper fun at a party, especially if she’s been drinking whiskey. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, sleeping, gaming, or designing graphics.

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