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Bennet Brothers #3
Mum's the Word
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.
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.
332 pages, Paperback
First published March 31, 2020
About the author
Staci Hart
51 books6,166 followersI was the kid who stayed inside to read.
As a four-eyed nerd with a bad perm, I was no one’s dodgeball pick, but I had a lot of friends. Frodo and Bilbo, for instance. Kristy, Stacey, Claudia and the gang (iykyk). Once, in the third grade, I wrote a teen murder mystery inspired by Christopher Pike. On solving my mystery in twelve pages, I decided I was a terrible writer and should never, ever do that again.
Fortunately, I didn’t take my own advice.
I write romance for that feeling you get at the end, like you’re standing on top of a mountain with a backpack full of hundred dollar bills. I write romcoms because is there anything better than banter and grand gestures? I write because I love to create and I love words. I love books, and I love stretching my imagination. I love love, and if you do too, bring your coffee and have a seat. I think we’re gonna be friends.
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As a four-eyed nerd with a bad perm, I was no one’s dodgeball pick, but I had a lot of friends. Frodo and Bilbo, for instance. Kristy, Stacey, Claudia and the gang (iykyk). Once, in the third grade, I wrote a teen murder mystery inspired by Christopher Pike. On solving my mystery in twelve pages, I decided I was a terrible writer and should never, ever do that again.
Fortunately, I didn’t take my own advice.
I write romance for that feeling you get at the end, like you’re standing on top of a mountain with a backpack full of hundred dollar bills. I write romcoms because is there anything better than banter and grand gestures? I write because I love to create and I love words. I love books, and I love stretching my imagination. I love love, and if you do too, bring your coffee and have a seat. I think we’re gonna be friends.
Stay connected!
Instagram: http://instagram.com/quirkybird
Facebook: http://facebook.com/stacihartnovels
Reader Group: http://facebook.com/groups/stacihart
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March 29, 2020
4 stars
I am loving these Bennet books! I was really looking forward to this book because not only was it Marcus book, but it was a forbidden romance. Two feuding families, and romance ensues. Gah! I love it.
A Bower and a Bennet could never fall in love… but when Maisie Bower runs into Marcus Bennet, its love at first site. Until she finds out his name. Then she knows. It can never be. Except the connection and chemistry these two have is undeniable. Even though it seems impossible, they have to at least try to make it work.
Maisie and Marcus were both fantastic. I loved them together. Their love was so beautiful and pure. I also loved the secondary characters, the entire Bennet family as well as Maisie’s dad. It was great to get some of the parent’s back stories as well. I just love all these characters and this family so much!
I never tire of reading Staci Hart’s romantic comedies. They’re always fresh, fun, and make me smile. I especially love the little bit of angst the forbidden aspect of this story had and I can’t wait to read more from this series. If you’re looking for a swoony, sweet, and steamy read, pick up Mum’s the Word.
I am loving these Bennet books! I was really looking forward to this book because not only was it Marcus book, but it was a forbidden romance. Two feuding families, and romance ensues. Gah! I love it.
A Bower and a Bennet could never fall in love… but when Maisie Bower runs into Marcus Bennet, its love at first site. Until she finds out his name. Then she knows. It can never be. Except the connection and chemistry these two have is undeniable. Even though it seems impossible, they have to at least try to make it work.
Maisie and Marcus were both fantastic. I loved them together. Their love was so beautiful and pure. I also loved the secondary characters, the entire Bennet family as well as Maisie’s dad. It was great to get some of the parent’s back stories as well. I just love all these characters and this family so much!
I never tire of reading Staci Hart’s romantic comedies. They’re always fresh, fun, and make me smile. I especially love the little bit of angst the forbidden aspect of this story had and I can’t wait to read more from this series. If you’re looking for a swoony, sweet, and steamy read, pick up Mum’s the Word.
We poured ourselves in until each overflowed with the other, until neither could be distinguished. Together, our hearts stopped. Together, they kicked back to life.
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4 Sorry To See End Stars
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From the very beginning, I have loved this series. I mean come on, a wonderful city base, the historic backstory of the family and its business, and the charming, confounding collections of brothers who have come together to save the day. What's not to love...
We met this engaging family from the start and learned of all their quirks and soft spots. Brothers, one by one have met their match. They have had to recognize love, dive in, stop being their own worst enemy and come out the other side with a love so true, that it makes all of us want the same.
Mum's the Word is about "the Responsible Brother", Marcus. From the start, Marcus was self-contained. Living with a group of siblings and parents who were more relaxed and carefree about neatness and systems led Marcus to thrive with order, schedules, rules, and set things. He followed this path in his career. He was not part of the landmark flower shop or nursery in the beginning. Instead, Wall Street called to his senses. Over the years he made quite a bit of money and lived a very comfortable life.
Marcus bought a brownstone down the street from his folks and was a regular at the family meals. He thought he knew everything he needed about how things were with the family company. When his mother finally revealed the truth...that the company was in serious trouble, Marcus stepped up and purchased the family business. He took a look at the finances and saw what needed to be done. He called all of his siblings to come back home and pitch in to bring the shop back to life.
Marcus' family all stepped up and things were finally turning around. The shop was doing much better and the nursery continued to provide beautifully. In fact, things were going so well it caused Marcus to learn from his mother the biggest secret of all, her signing a contract that put them in jeopardy and threatens them to lose everything.
Exactly what the Matriarch of Bower Bouquets intended.
You see there was long-standing hate continued over generations between Marcus' family and the family of the Bower's. So when his mother explained how she tried to save the company and the Bower's offered this contract, she signed it without reading all of it or having anyone else look at it. She was ashamed and embarrassed so she had not shared the contract with Marcus when he bought the company. Calming his mother down, understanding her pain, Marcus was now suing the Bowers. It is the only way to save their company.
Margaret Bower is back in New York City. She has been bribed back by her mother by dangling the non-profit Margaret created years ago. You see Margaret who goes by Maisie is nothing like her mother. Where Maisie wants to help communities with skills and new opportunities to enlighten and empower, her mother is determined to crush and destroy those she is jealous of...like the Bennets. Maisie is willing to do what she must for years in order to have the reins of the business when her mother retires as promised. That was the promise...
Now she is on her way to a meeting her mother insisted she attend. It is pouring rain and she wasn't paying attention as she should. She smacks into a block of muscle...a suited block of muscle.
Marcus is stunned by Maisie and when the two of them untangle, Marcus feels something he hasn't in years. Interest in the woman opposite him. This woman...her eyes looking into his soul...touching his heart and restarting it. Maisie also feels the connection and is stopped by it too.
They recover, Marcus insisting they have some hot chocolate or coffee, and get out of the rain. There in the shop, they are both still tingling and in a bit of a trance. Both don't do this sort of thing but Maisie gives Marcus her number and suggests they meet for dinner that night. They both have somewhere to be so off they go.
Now, this wouldn't be a romance book without them meeting at that same meeting, Right...
and of course, they are sitting on the opposite side of the purpose. He fights the horror that is Mrs. Bower and poor Maisie realizing her Marcus is The Marcus Bennet.
They both are devastated. They both had sincere feelings that this meeting, this connection was something real and had potential that could develop into being The One.
And they both are very aware, They Cannot Happen.
With all of this known, when Marcus connects with Maisie after this meeting, Maisie feels she has nothing to lose in asking for a kiss from Marcus. After all, they have no future.
Well, My My My...Talk about a kiss, talk about chemistry and the need for one another...Wooooo Hooooo. These two are like magnets. They need to be together and have to figure out how to make it all happen. There is just so much to lose if Mrs. Bower finds out.
This tale has all of the family there and all of the pathos. The storyline regarding the Bowers and Maisie's Mother is front and center ugly. I have read a bunch and I can name on one hand mothers I hate. Mrs. Bower has been added to that list. She is horrid, and cruel, and hasn't any redeeming traits.
Maisie's dad is the only one in her family who was worth anything. He was responsible as well as her aunt who showed her how to be the sweet person she was.
And Marcus...Oh, how smitten he was with Maisie. He cared for her, wanted only the best for her, supported her, and loved her clearly. It was lovely to see him go all in. Maisie had her challenges. All she ever wanted was to have her mother love her freely. To have her approval. Unfortunately, it was something not to come. Maisie was challenged to grow up and understand what was important and choose. When she did, I cheered.
This is the end of the series and it was a delightful ride. Staci Hart, I cannot wait to see what you come up with next!
Coming Up Roses (Bennet Brothers, #1)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Gilded Lily (Bennet Brothers, #2)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mum's The Word (Bennet Brothers, #3)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
~~~~~ Before Reading ~~~~~
Lucky Lucky Me!! Get to Escape with Staci Hart's next Book!!!
😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍💜💜💜
We all have heard of Two Families...
Bitter Enemies...
And One has Vowed To
Bring the Other Down...
Now A Beautiful Woman Thought to Be...
The Next Generation to Take Over...
To Be the Life's Blood...
To Carry On the Business...
Has Been Called Back Home...
Now Think the Amazing Bennet Brothers...
Where the Family Came Together
To Save Their Flower Shop...
And Turn It Around They Did...
Now the Daughter Of the Evil Bower Bouquets...
Has Kissed Marus Bennet and Liked it...
She Knows She Must Be Careful...
Loving Marcus Cannot Happen...
So...
Mum's The Word (Bennet Brothers #3)-March 31st 2020
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* * * * Spoiler Free
From the very beginning, I have loved this series. I mean come on, a wonderful city base, the historic backstory of the family and its business, and the charming, confounding collections of brothers who have come together to save the day. What's not to love...
We met this engaging family from the start and learned of all their quirks and soft spots. Brothers, one by one have met their match. They have had to recognize love, dive in, stop being their own worst enemy and come out the other side with a love so true, that it makes all of us want the same.
Mum's the Word is about "the Responsible Brother", Marcus. From the start, Marcus was self-contained. Living with a group of siblings and parents who were more relaxed and carefree about neatness and systems led Marcus to thrive with order, schedules, rules, and set things. He followed this path in his career. He was not part of the landmark flower shop or nursery in the beginning. Instead, Wall Street called to his senses. Over the years he made quite a bit of money and lived a very comfortable life.
Marcus bought a brownstone down the street from his folks and was a regular at the family meals. He thought he knew everything he needed about how things were with the family company. When his mother finally revealed the truth...that the company was in serious trouble, Marcus stepped up and purchased the family business. He took a look at the finances and saw what needed to be done. He called all of his siblings to come back home and pitch in to bring the shop back to life.
Marcus' family all stepped up and things were finally turning around. The shop was doing much better and the nursery continued to provide beautifully. In fact, things were going so well it caused Marcus to learn from his mother the biggest secret of all, her signing a contract that put them in jeopardy and threatens them to lose everything.
Exactly what the Matriarch of Bower Bouquets intended.
You see there was long-standing hate continued over generations between Marcus' family and the family of the Bower's. So when his mother explained how she tried to save the company and the Bower's offered this contract, she signed it without reading all of it or having anyone else look at it. She was ashamed and embarrassed so she had not shared the contract with Marcus when he bought the company. Calming his mother down, understanding her pain, Marcus was now suing the Bowers. It is the only way to save their company.
Margaret Bower is back in New York City. She has been bribed back by her mother by dangling the non-profit Margaret created years ago. You see Margaret who goes by Maisie is nothing like her mother. Where Maisie wants to help communities with skills and new opportunities to enlighten and empower, her mother is determined to crush and destroy those she is jealous of...like the Bennets. Maisie is willing to do what she must for years in order to have the reins of the business when her mother retires as promised. That was the promise...
Now she is on her way to a meeting her mother insisted she attend. It is pouring rain and she wasn't paying attention as she should. She smacks into a block of muscle...a suited block of muscle.
Marcus is stunned by Maisie and when the two of them untangle, Marcus feels something he hasn't in years. Interest in the woman opposite him. This woman...her eyes looking into his soul...touching his heart and restarting it. Maisie also feels the connection and is stopped by it too.
They recover, Marcus insisting they have some hot chocolate or coffee, and get out of the rain. There in the shop, they are both still tingling and in a bit of a trance. Both don't do this sort of thing but Maisie gives Marcus her number and suggests they meet for dinner that night. They both have somewhere to be so off they go.
Now, this wouldn't be a romance book without them meeting at that same meeting, Right...
and of course, they are sitting on the opposite side of the purpose. He fights the horror that is Mrs. Bower and poor Maisie realizing her Marcus is The Marcus Bennet.
They both are devastated. They both had sincere feelings that this meeting, this connection was something real and had potential that could develop into being The One.
And they both are very aware, They Cannot Happen.
With all of this known, when Marcus connects with Maisie after this meeting, Maisie feels she has nothing to lose in asking for a kiss from Marcus. After all, they have no future.
Well, My My My...Talk about a kiss, talk about chemistry and the need for one another...Wooooo Hooooo. These two are like magnets. They need to be together and have to figure out how to make it all happen. There is just so much to lose if Mrs. Bower finds out.
This tale has all of the family there and all of the pathos. The storyline regarding the Bowers and Maisie's Mother is front and center ugly. I have read a bunch and I can name on one hand mothers I hate. Mrs. Bower has been added to that list. She is horrid, and cruel, and hasn't any redeeming traits.
Maisie's dad is the only one in her family who was worth anything. He was responsible as well as her aunt who showed her how to be the sweet person she was.
And Marcus...Oh, how smitten he was with Maisie. He cared for her, wanted only the best for her, supported her, and loved her clearly. It was lovely to see him go all in. Maisie had her challenges. All she ever wanted was to have her mother love her freely. To have her approval. Unfortunately, it was something not to come. Maisie was challenged to grow up and understand what was important and choose. When she did, I cheered.
This is the end of the series and it was a delightful ride. Staci Hart, I cannot wait to see what you come up with next!
Coming Up Roses (Bennet Brothers, #1)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Gilded Lily (Bennet Brothers, #2)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mum's The Word (Bennet Brothers, #3)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
~~~~~ Before Reading ~~~~~
Lucky Lucky Me!! Get to Escape with Staci Hart's next Book!!!
😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍💜💜💜
We all have heard of Two Families...
Bitter Enemies...
And One has Vowed To
Bring the Other Down...
Now A Beautiful Woman Thought to Be...
The Next Generation to Take Over...
To Be the Life's Blood...
To Carry On the Business...
Has Been Called Back Home...
Now Think the Amazing Bennet Brothers...
Where the Family Came Together
To Save Their Flower Shop...
And Turn It Around They Did...
Now the Daughter Of the Evil Bower Bouquets...
Has Kissed Marus Bennet and Liked it...
She Knows She Must Be Careful...
Loving Marcus Cannot Happen...
So...
Mum's The Word (Bennet Brothers #3)-March 31st 2020
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March 31, 2020
4 STARS
Such a lovely story, it's a forbidden romance which I devoured.It has all the things I like to my stories and two amazing characters that rocked this story.
Marcus and Maisie stole my heart, these two are just fantastic.They were full of emotions, sweet and intense.I have loved Marcus from the previous stories.Omg this man, he is so swoon worthy!Marcus and Maisie had instant chemistry together and you can feel it!
This series is a must read!
Such a lovely story, it's a forbidden romance which I devoured.It has all the things I like to my stories and two amazing characters that rocked this story.
Marcus and Maisie stole my heart, these two are just fantastic.They were full of emotions, sweet and intense.I have loved Marcus from the previous stories.Omg this man, he is so swoon worthy!Marcus and Maisie had instant chemistry together and you can feel it!
This series is a must read!
March 31, 2020
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5 Starcrossed CROWNS
SWOONY SIGHING...that is how Staci Hart's novel Mum's the Word made me feel. Every word and moment between Marcus and Maisie is laced with such devotion and tenderness. I felt immersed in love.
Marcus has been that more reserved of the Bennet family, the caretaker, so to see him get swept away in a romance, and a romance with sworn family enemy, was fantastic. He also has all the aspects of a hero I love - protective, caring, compassionate. What really sold me on Marcus is that he is supportive of the heroine. He listens to her, sees her, and helps her to become who she wants to be, helps her to achieve her goals. He becomes a team with her, and while this doesn't seem romantic, IT WAS in every possible way.
Maisie goes through such a transformation at the beginning of this book. And while there are moments where she is weak, our first impression of her is not that and so Staci Hart allows us to fall in love with the heroine before exposing her flaws. What will ultimately, though, endear readers to Maisie is that she does not remain weak. SHE DECIDES what she wants and she makes choices to change her path. She decides to stand up for herself, risk it all to grab her own HEA. She is honorable and good and really everything we kind of need in the world right now. Additionally, the difficulites and struggles she endures with her family members made her that much more relatable.
Their story is so completely different from the previous ones but still holds all the elements I have loved about this standalone series. It has the hilarious sibling relationships, the Bennet family hijinks and love, and a wonderful plot that is well paced and developed. This story had, though, an additional whimsical, romantic feel to it that just made me remember why I love to read romance. I could feel the emotion between these two, and not just in the bedroom. Each and every word they spoke, each act made radiates the love and respect they felt for each other.
The story, while it follows an expected plot line established in the synopsis and previous books, still took some wonderful deviations that allowed me to stay engaged with their romance and the resolution to the long standing conflict facing the Bennet family. The HEA at the end was everything I could have hoped for, and I was elated with the ending of this book and this series.
Staci Hart has created one of my favorite families. She was able to stay true to the characters of the original Austen novels while adding a contemporary twist to them. The stories were fun and romantic with a splash of steam, while still holding onto the main parts of my favorite Austen novels. I am so very sad to say goodbye to this family and this world, but I couldn't have been happier to go on this ride, meet these fictional people, and spend just a few days with them.
BETA read
5 Starcrossed CROWNS
SWOONY SIGHING...that is how Staci Hart's novel Mum's the Word made me feel. Every word and moment between Marcus and Maisie is laced with such devotion and tenderness. I felt immersed in love.
Marcus has been that more reserved of the Bennet family, the caretaker, so to see him get swept away in a romance, and a romance with sworn family enemy, was fantastic. He also has all the aspects of a hero I love - protective, caring, compassionate. What really sold me on Marcus is that he is supportive of the heroine. He listens to her, sees her, and helps her to become who she wants to be, helps her to achieve her goals. He becomes a team with her, and while this doesn't seem romantic, IT WAS in every possible way.
Maisie goes through such a transformation at the beginning of this book. And while there are moments where she is weak, our first impression of her is not that and so Staci Hart allows us to fall in love with the heroine before exposing her flaws. What will ultimately, though, endear readers to Maisie is that she does not remain weak. SHE DECIDES what she wants and she makes choices to change her path. She decides to stand up for herself, risk it all to grab her own HEA. She is honorable and good and really everything we kind of need in the world right now. Additionally, the difficulites and struggles she endures with her family members made her that much more relatable.
Their story is so completely different from the previous ones but still holds all the elements I have loved about this standalone series. It has the hilarious sibling relationships, the Bennet family hijinks and love, and a wonderful plot that is well paced and developed. This story had, though, an additional whimsical, romantic feel to it that just made me remember why I love to read romance. I could feel the emotion between these two, and not just in the bedroom. Each and every word they spoke, each act made radiates the love and respect they felt for each other.
The story, while it follows an expected plot line established in the synopsis and previous books, still took some wonderful deviations that allowed me to stay engaged with their romance and the resolution to the long standing conflict facing the Bennet family. The HEA at the end was everything I could have hoped for, and I was elated with the ending of this book and this series.
Staci Hart has created one of my favorite families. She was able to stay true to the characters of the original Austen novels while adding a contemporary twist to them. The stories were fun and romantic with a splash of steam, while still holding onto the main parts of my favorite Austen novels. I am so very sad to say goodbye to this family and this world, but I couldn't have been happier to go on this ride, meet these fictional people, and spend just a few days with them.
BETA read
March 23, 2020
Staci Hart has completely outdone herself with this series. Every time I read a new Bennet Brother, I think, "It can't get any better than this..." AND THEN IT DOES. There was so much depth to this story and to every single one of these characters. I was wrapped up from the first word to the last. It's impossible not to fall in love with not only Marcus and Maisie, but with the entire Bennet family. Romantic comedy gold. 5 stars!
March 31, 2020
“I thought about the way he’d looked at me in that moment when we were daydreaming of a future — our future. That look was a mirror of my heart, reflecting love back at me like a blinding streak of sunshine.”
The Bennets and the Bowers have had this long-standing family feud that started from their grandparents. It led to the main conflict of the book — Evelyn Bower wants to take the Bennets out of business.
Maisie Bower spent her life feeling like her mom was pulling the strings on her all this time. Despite that, she does have a good relationship with her dad. Even though she feels like she didn’t get the kind of care she wanted from her mom, atleast she has a father who cares deeply about her.
Marcus Bennet is the reserved, quiet, and responsible one out of all his siblings. He previously bought out Longbourne, their family legacy, from his mom in order to save it.
They meet at the start of the book, had an instant attraction, and didn’t realize the other was from their rival family. There is definitely that forbidden love element just because they came from rival families. I like that Marcus gave Maisie the courage to stand up to her mother. The scenes when she does are satisfying to read, I couldn’t help but feel so proud of her.
The main reason why I’m giving three stars is that I found the romance insta-lovey. While I do love the characters separately, I just wasn’t convinced enough because of the pacing. I do see that they are meant for each other, though. Their first meeting was also what I'd call a meet-cute. I guess I needed to see more development of just the two of them and getting to know each other.
I do love their HEA especially since Maisie finally gets to be with a family that treats her well. The Bennets remain one of my favorite fictional families, I just love their family dynamic.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
March 31, 2020
4.5 'Be my equal' Stars!
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
What a sweet, sweet ending for the Bennet Brothers series! If you still haven’t met these wonderful men and their adorable family, I don’t know what you are waiting for! Staci Hart did a fantastic job with these novels and characters and let me tell you, Marcus and Maisie’s love story was no exception. Get ready to swoon with the delicious sweetness that is Marcus Bennet, his relationship with Maisie and the whole Bennet family!
So, Mum’s the Word is the third and final installment from Staci’s Bennet Brothers series and now it’s time for the oldest Bennet sibling to get his deserved happy ending. Marcus meets Maisie just before a meeting that is about to turn the Bennets life upside down. The spark is instant and cannot be stopped by anything. Or does it? Imagine the surprise for both when they realize Marcus is a Bennet and Maisie is a Bower (the daughter of the enemy). A forbidden attraction starts. Will this love be their salvation or will it be their downfall?
I’d be crazy to let her go. For a moment, there in my arms, I didn’t know if I could.
But I didn’t have a choice.
I believe I’ve mentioned this on every review of this series but it’s true: these novels are sugary sweet in the best possible way. I’ve been excited about Mum’s the Word ever since that tease at the end of Gilded Lily when I realized Marcus was about to fall for Margaret ‘Maisie’ Bower. I am a sucker for forbidden stories and this one was absolutely delightful! I loved Marcus so much, he is so protective of his family and Maisie and he will do everything in his power to save them from the lawsuit Maisie’s mother has against them. These Bennet brothers.. they are just perfection!
It just felt right, exactly as it should be. As if for the first time in many, many years, the stars had aligned, and I was given a perfect moment.
Of course, I loved all the family interactions because Bennets, duh! Need I say more? They are hilarious, sweet and so loving. And Maisie, so different from her vicious mother and exactly like her caring dad, fits right in. This relationship develops quite fast, in a very secretive manner and full of sweetness and some major drama. It’s not easy for Marcus and Maisie to have this beautiful connection but trust me when I say it’s so worth it. I loved them together and their chemistry was a swoon fest I was all over!
It was crazy. Reckless. Illogical.
And I didn’t care. Because I loved her, and that truth became the only one in my life that mattered.
Therefore, I am rating Mum’s the Word with 4.5 STARS because I found it to be a lovely ending for the Bennet Brothers series. I loved all the crew of characters so much and how Staci worked so hard on their love stories and also on the amazing familiar relationship between the Bennet family. Marcus and Maisie were absolutely adorable and their book was so entertaining. I loved every second of it! And don’t worry, Lanie and Jett are both getting stories, just in another series. I cannot wait to read those too! Highly recommend this series!
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What a sweet, sweet ending for the Bennet Brothers series! If you still haven’t met these wonderful men and their adorable family, I don’t know what you are waiting for! Staci Hart did a fantastic job with these novels and characters and let me tell you, Marcus and Maisie’s love story was no exception. Get ready to swoon with the delicious sweetness that is Marcus Bennet, his relationship with Maisie and the whole Bennet family!
So, Mum’s the Word is the third and final installment from Staci’s Bennet Brothers series and now it’s time for the oldest Bennet sibling to get his deserved happy ending. Marcus meets Maisie just before a meeting that is about to turn the Bennets life upside down. The spark is instant and cannot be stopped by anything. Or does it? Imagine the surprise for both when they realize Marcus is a Bennet and Maisie is a Bower (the daughter of the enemy). A forbidden attraction starts. Will this love be their salvation or will it be their downfall?
I’d be crazy to let her go. For a moment, there in my arms, I didn’t know if I could.
But I didn’t have a choice.
I believe I’ve mentioned this on every review of this series but it’s true: these novels are sugary sweet in the best possible way. I’ve been excited about Mum’s the Word ever since that tease at the end of Gilded Lily when I realized Marcus was about to fall for Margaret ‘Maisie’ Bower. I am a sucker for forbidden stories and this one was absolutely delightful! I loved Marcus so much, he is so protective of his family and Maisie and he will do everything in his power to save them from the lawsuit Maisie’s mother has against them. These Bennet brothers.. they are just perfection!
It just felt right, exactly as it should be. As if for the first time in many, many years, the stars had aligned, and I was given a perfect moment.
Of course, I loved all the family interactions because Bennets, duh! Need I say more? They are hilarious, sweet and so loving. And Maisie, so different from her vicious mother and exactly like her caring dad, fits right in. This relationship develops quite fast, in a very secretive manner and full of sweetness and some major drama. It’s not easy for Marcus and Maisie to have this beautiful connection but trust me when I say it’s so worth it. I loved them together and their chemistry was a swoon fest I was all over!
It was crazy. Reckless. Illogical.
And I didn’t care. Because I loved her, and that truth became the only one in my life that mattered.
Therefore, I am rating Mum’s the Word with 4.5 STARS because I found it to be a lovely ending for the Bennet Brothers series. I loved all the crew of characters so much and how Staci worked so hard on their love stories and also on the amazing familiar relationship between the Bennet family. Marcus and Maisie were absolutely adorable and their book was so entertaining. I loved every second of it! And don’t worry, Lanie and Jett are both getting stories, just in another series. I cannot wait to read those too! Highly recommend this series!
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April 1, 2020
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Well, it should come as no surprise that Staci Hart has once again hit a home run with Mum's the Word. As the final novel in the Bennet Brothers series I had high hopes, but Marcus is well...Marcus, and I admit I wasn't sure of the romance Staci could create for him that I would believe. She absolutely exceeded every thought I had though, giving readers a beautiful, touching, believable forbidden romance that put hope in my heart and tears in my eyes. Maisie turns Marcus' life upside down, in such a way that all his plans and numbers and trusted life lessons can't help him. The beautiful Bower daughter should be his enemy and he hers and yet they cannot fight the pull. A chance meeting, an explosive reveal, and a love that will be put through the test of their families longstanding rivalry.
"I wanted to see her again as desperately as I hope it'd never happen."
Marcus has been the sure-footed Bennet brother, the middle child who thrived on order and numbers. Independent, somber, and uninterested in the short-lived affairs his brothers once partook in. Marcus is so different than his siblings, but my word does Staci Hart give him a romance that, in my opinion, rivals the others. It is passionate, forbidden, a true alignment of the stars. Maisie is the opposite of everything her mother wants, a true romantic with a desire to help humans. Made of compassion, charm, and the flowers she's been raised around Maisie is everything Bower is not and yet she is swept up in a battle of wills with her mother. But with Marcus comes a new passion, one that doesn't rely on her mother's power to succeed. These two are literally an actual match made in heaven, there is no doubt in my mind that they were meant to be. I know, I know, I totally got over invested in the story, but it's like the world had aligned for it all to happen just so for them. Sure, it wasn't without bumps, but my word do these two just bring out the best in one another.
"Because this was the beginning of something-I knew it in my marrow. Hang the rest. Because Maisie was mine. And I wasn't about to let her go."
Family oriented, sweet sweet romance, and some smutty love too? Mum's the Word had it all and them some. Maybe it was a bit less garden-y, but all the aspects of the Bennet family chaos was there and seeing the Longbourne Flower business change and grow and thrive was just the icing on the romantic cake. This story unfolds in such a beautiful, floral way. I mean, quite literally, the words Staci uses are gorgeous and so descriptive it all unfolded in front of me like a movie. Mum's the Word is a story within a story and it's one I could not put down. I've loved the Bennet brothers and I cannot wait to see this world expand.
ARC provided.
Well, it should come as no surprise that Staci Hart has once again hit a home run with Mum's the Word. As the final novel in the Bennet Brothers series I had high hopes, but Marcus is well...Marcus, and I admit I wasn't sure of the romance Staci could create for him that I would believe. She absolutely exceeded every thought I had though, giving readers a beautiful, touching, believable forbidden romance that put hope in my heart and tears in my eyes. Maisie turns Marcus' life upside down, in such a way that all his plans and numbers and trusted life lessons can't help him. The beautiful Bower daughter should be his enemy and he hers and yet they cannot fight the pull. A chance meeting, an explosive reveal, and a love that will be put through the test of their families longstanding rivalry.
"I wanted to see her again as desperately as I hope it'd never happen."
Marcus has been the sure-footed Bennet brother, the middle child who thrived on order and numbers. Independent, somber, and uninterested in the short-lived affairs his brothers once partook in. Marcus is so different than his siblings, but my word does Staci Hart give him a romance that, in my opinion, rivals the others. It is passionate, forbidden, a true alignment of the stars. Maisie is the opposite of everything her mother wants, a true romantic with a desire to help humans. Made of compassion, charm, and the flowers she's been raised around Maisie is everything Bower is not and yet she is swept up in a battle of wills with her mother. But with Marcus comes a new passion, one that doesn't rely on her mother's power to succeed. These two are literally an actual match made in heaven, there is no doubt in my mind that they were meant to be. I know, I know, I totally got over invested in the story, but it's like the world had aligned for it all to happen just so for them. Sure, it wasn't without bumps, but my word do these two just bring out the best in one another.
"Because this was the beginning of something-I knew it in my marrow. Hang the rest. Because Maisie was mine. And I wasn't about to let her go."
Family oriented, sweet sweet romance, and some smutty love too? Mum's the Word had it all and them some. Maybe it was a bit less garden-y, but all the aspects of the Bennet family chaos was there and seeing the Longbourne Flower business change and grow and thrive was just the icing on the romantic cake. This story unfolds in such a beautiful, floral way. I mean, quite literally, the words Staci uses are gorgeous and so descriptive it all unfolded in front of me like a movie. Mum's the Word is a story within a story and it's one I could not put down. I've loved the Bennet brothers and I cannot wait to see this world expand.
ARC provided.
June 20, 2020
4.5 STARS!
As always, Staci holds your attention captive, her lyrical writing making you swoon with every page flip!
A Bower and a Bennet, sworn enemies for eons...
Well, that is until one rainy day when Margaret Bower literally runs into Marcus Bennet. It was the perfect meet-cute moment #sigh. But they soon discover that they can't be together; and oh my poor heart 💔.
Out of all the Bennet siblings thus far, I'd have to say Marcus is my fave. He's the caretaker. The one everyone depends on. He's much more reserved and keeps to himself. So, for him to fall in love is mystical and wonderful all at once.
Margaret 'Maisie' Bower lives up to her mother's expectations. She tries to win her heart and her approval but Evelyn Bower is just a bitter and cruel woman. Maisie soon discovers she will not be weak. She grows a backbone and stands up to her mother, making her own path. I felt for Maisie; and falling love in with Marcus made her brave.
Though the climax of the story–the moment when the drama comes forth–was a bit unnecessary, this story was sweet and whimsical, and tender in all the right places with just the right amount of sass and hilarity added by the Bennet siblings. This family is a unit and I couldn't get enough of them!
If you need some forbidden love in your life with angst and sweet romantic moments, then Mum's The Word by Staci Hart is the book for you!
Edits were provided by the author.*
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.*
As always, Staci holds your attention captive, her lyrical writing making you swoon with every page flip!
A Bower and a Bennet, sworn enemies for eons...
Well, that is until one rainy day when Margaret Bower literally runs into Marcus Bennet. It was the perfect meet-cute moment #sigh. But they soon discover that they can't be together; and oh my poor heart 💔.
Out of all the Bennet siblings thus far, I'd have to say Marcus is my fave. He's the caretaker. The one everyone depends on. He's much more reserved and keeps to himself. So, for him to fall in love is mystical and wonderful all at once.
Margaret 'Maisie' Bower lives up to her mother's expectations. She tries to win her heart and her approval but Evelyn Bower is just a bitter and cruel woman. Maisie soon discovers she will not be weak. She grows a backbone and stands up to her mother, making her own path. I felt for Maisie; and falling love in with Marcus made her brave.
Though the climax of the story–the moment when the drama comes forth–was a bit unnecessary, this story was sweet and whimsical, and tender in all the right places with just the right amount of sass and hilarity added by the Bennet siblings. This family is a unit and I couldn't get enough of them!
If you need some forbidden love in your life with angst and sweet romantic moments, then Mum's The Word by Staci Hart is the book for you!
Edits were provided by the author.*
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.*
May 19, 2020
*ARC Given to Blog for Honest Review*
4 “trust” “dream” Kisses
I seriously live for books like Mum’s the Word. I mean, let's be honest – I live for any and every book by Staci Hart, especially when it comes to the Bennet Brothers Series...this family has completely stolen my heart and I’m loving every second of it. From the moment I read the first chapter of Mum’s the Word that was in the back of Gilded Lily , I have been anxiously awaiting Marcus and Maisie…there is something truly special about these two and I felt it from the very first moment. Now, if you have no idea who the Bennet’s are or what I am talking about…that’s totally okay – each of the books in the Bennet Brothers Series can be read as standalone’s…but in my humble opinion, it makes the experience so much better if you have read Coming Up Roses and Gilded Lily first. Each book builds off the previous one plus you fall more in love with the family…it’s just amazing. Plus, Staci’s writing is faaaaaabulous, you really cannot go wrong.
Marcus Antony Bennet…my stoic, steadfast rock of a man. I couldn’t wait to get into his brain and peel back all the layers, really get to know the enigma that is Marcus. And it was everything I hoped it would be. Granted…Maisie made that challenge a lot easier because he truly blossomed once he met her. In the previous books I hate to say he was aloof…but given the standards of Luke and Kash, he kind of was. There was nothing wrong with him…he’s not as playful and flirty, he’s the more serious Bennet and there is a lot to love about him – hell, he saved their family home and business! But I was excited to really get to know him. And he definitely did not disappoint. I knew Marcus was loving and protective, that’s clear with his family, but seeing it from a romantic perspective made me fall in love with him soooo much more.
Margaret Ann Bower…sweet, precious Maisie, gah I cannot help but have all the love in the world for this girl. And boy oh boy does she deserve it…and then some. What Maisie has had to go through blows my mind…and the fact that she is actually a wonderful person despite her mother is a testament to not only her father but who Maisie is as a person. She has such a good, pure soul and no matter how hard her mother tried to change that, nothing can stop Maisie’s goodness, and that only made me love her more. I love how much she fought against being like her mother…all the bad traits and habits that she knew would be easy to fall into – she strived to be the antithesis to her mother. But it’s not like it was a challenge for her…Maisie doesn’t have a bad bone in her body, she thrived giving back and her dream job was to work in the charity division for goodness sake. I simply adored Maisie…and it turns out, I wasn’t the only one. ;-)
Marcus and Maisie were…magical. There is no other way to describe them to me…it was like their eyes met and everything in the world clicked into place. I hate to align it with love at first sight…because it wasn’t really that…but it was connection at first sight. Both of them knew they had just found something very special…something meaningful…something treasured…and they treated it that way. It defied lust or attraction…it was so much more than that. With Marcus it was next to monumental because the man has never experienced real feelings for a girl, other than basic sexual interest and seeing the effect Maisie had on him was fascinating. While Maisie on the other hand has never really had someone care for her like Marcus has…yes, she has her father, it’s really not the same thing and I was excited for her to be cared for the way Marcus was. I loved how they were so comfortable around each other…it was so innate and natural, like breathing. It was so easy to forget how long they had known each other because it felt like they had always known each other. I loved falling in love with Marcus and Maisie…it was pure bliss.
I have always raved about the power Staci Hart has over me. I love the way her books make me feel…and the way I fall for her characters and stories will never get old. I love the uniqueness of them…the depth of the characters…the effortless flow…it all lulls me into this comforting feeling, it’s just wonderful. I also love the way Staci crafts her books…her voice and the creativity with which she writes – she paints such a vivid picture and uses phrases and words I would never even think to come up with. It’s truly beautiful and can take me aback sometimes. I’m also beyond in love with what Staci is doing with the Austen re-telling’s and the Bennet brothers series as a whole. What she has done with this family just completely blows my mind – obviously I love each individual couple but when you combine the force of all the characters…I challenge anyone to not fall head over heals. And with each book that love just grows exponentially. There is a scene with Maisie and Mrs. Bennet specifically that I legit had happy tears…it was just everything I didn’t know I needed.
It just doesn’t get much better than a Bennet ending. I had no doubt that I would eventually be happy with whatever the outcome might be…but I’ll give Staci credit for keeping me on my toes and throwing a lot of curve balls my way that I didn’t even think to expect. In the end, I truly couldn’t have been happier…she really blew my mind and the way it all came together for Marcus and Maisie made my heart so very happy. I also love that the next book in the Bennet Series is also a cross over back into The Austen Series – and we’re back at Wasted Words ( YASSSSS!!!! I love that place – I mean, who wouldn’t love a bar in a book store?!?!) SO insanely happy about that…I loved the Austen Series ( Wasted Words , A Thousand Letters, Love, Hannah and Love Notes) and from the teaser chapter at the end of Mum’s the Word, I’m already beyond dying over Laney Bennet and Liam Darcy! Just give me this book right meow! I shall be counting down the days until October… #ILoveTheBennets
4 “trust” “dream” Kisses
I seriously live for books like Mum’s the Word. I mean, let's be honest – I live for any and every book by Staci Hart, especially when it comes to the Bennet Brothers Series...this family has completely stolen my heart and I’m loving every second of it. From the moment I read the first chapter of Mum’s the Word that was in the back of Gilded Lily , I have been anxiously awaiting Marcus and Maisie…there is something truly special about these two and I felt it from the very first moment. Now, if you have no idea who the Bennet’s are or what I am talking about…that’s totally okay – each of the books in the Bennet Brothers Series can be read as standalone’s…but in my humble opinion, it makes the experience so much better if you have read Coming Up Roses and Gilded Lily first. Each book builds off the previous one plus you fall more in love with the family…it’s just amazing. Plus, Staci’s writing is faaaaaabulous, you really cannot go wrong.
Marcus Antony Bennet…my stoic, steadfast rock of a man. I couldn’t wait to get into his brain and peel back all the layers, really get to know the enigma that is Marcus. And it was everything I hoped it would be. Granted…Maisie made that challenge a lot easier because he truly blossomed once he met her. In the previous books I hate to say he was aloof…but given the standards of Luke and Kash, he kind of was. There was nothing wrong with him…he’s not as playful and flirty, he’s the more serious Bennet and there is a lot to love about him – hell, he saved their family home and business! But I was excited to really get to know him. And he definitely did not disappoint. I knew Marcus was loving and protective, that’s clear with his family, but seeing it from a romantic perspective made me fall in love with him soooo much more.
Her eyes were bottomless, fathomless. “I wish things were different.”
“So do I.”
“And I wish I could stop thinking about you, but I can’t.”
With a hard swallow, I said something I shouldn’t, “I shouldn’t want to see you, but I do.”
Hope flickered across her face. “I shouldn’t keep coming here, but I can’t seem to help myself, and I doubt I’ll stop. I don’t hate you, Maisie. But 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.
Margaret Ann Bower…sweet, precious Maisie, gah I cannot help but have all the love in the world for this girl. And boy oh boy does she deserve it…and then some. What Maisie has had to go through blows my mind…and the fact that she is actually a wonderful person despite her mother is a testament to not only her father but who Maisie is as a person. She has such a good, pure soul and no matter how hard her mother tried to change that, nothing can stop Maisie’s goodness, and that only made me love her more. I love how much she fought against being like her mother…all the bad traits and habits that she knew would be easy to fall into – she strived to be the antithesis to her mother. But it’s not like it was a challenge for her…Maisie doesn’t have a bad bone in her body, she thrived giving back and her dream job was to work in the charity division for goodness sake. I simply adored Maisie…and it turns out, I wasn’t the only one. ;-)
‘All I knew was that no one had ever protected her, and she didn’t know her worth.
And I was exactly the person to show her.
It was a compulsion, a deep and instinctive impulse to keep her safe. To make her happy. To show her a better life than the one she’d been living in the long shadow of her mother. I understood her, and I believed she understood me.’
Marcus and Maisie were…magical. There is no other way to describe them to me…it was like their eyes met and everything in the world clicked into place. I hate to align it with love at first sight…because it wasn’t really that…but it was connection at first sight. Both of them knew they had just found something very special…something meaningful…something treasured…and they treated it that way. It defied lust or attraction…it was so much more than that. With Marcus it was next to monumental because the man has never experienced real feelings for a girl, other than basic sexual interest and seeing the effect Maisie had on him was fascinating. While Maisie on the other hand has never really had someone care for her like Marcus has…yes, she has her father, it’s really not the same thing and I was excited for her to be cared for the way Marcus was. I loved how they were so comfortable around each other…it was so innate and natural, like breathing. It was so easy to forget how long they had known each other because it felt like they had always known each other. I loved falling in love with Marcus and Maisie…it was pure bliss.
“But mostly because when I’m with you, the world seems full of possibility when I’ve lived without hope for so long. I trust you because I want to trust you, and you’ve done nothing but prove you’re worthy.”
I watched her for a protracted moment, one spent searching for words. “I have never met anyone like you, not in my whole life. And that you’re sitting here, that you’re with me, is the most terrifying and satisfying thing that’s ever happened to me.”
I have always raved about the power Staci Hart has over me. I love the way her books make me feel…and the way I fall for her characters and stories will never get old. I love the uniqueness of them…the depth of the characters…the effortless flow…it all lulls me into this comforting feeling, it’s just wonderful. I also love the way Staci crafts her books…her voice and the creativity with which she writes – she paints such a vivid picture and uses phrases and words I would never even think to come up with. It’s truly beautiful and can take me aback sometimes. I’m also beyond in love with what Staci is doing with the Austen re-telling’s and the Bennet brothers series as a whole. What she has done with this family just completely blows my mind – obviously I love each individual couple but when you combine the force of all the characters…I challenge anyone to not fall head over heals. And with each book that love just grows exponentially. There is a scene with Maisie and Mrs. Bennet specifically that I legit had happy tears…it was just everything I didn’t know I needed.
‘It was strange, how memory worked, how it could never quite recall the glory of the real thing. How a face I thought I knew better than my own could surprise me so desperately in its beauty. And not the beauty of her form, of her small chin or soft eyes, of her shining hair or the gentle curve of her lips. But in the expression of her love and devotion, so true and real that in a heartbeat, I knew. I knew every thought and feeling of her heart with nothing more than a breath and a glimpse into her eyes.’
It just doesn’t get much better than a Bennet ending. I had no doubt that I would eventually be happy with whatever the outcome might be…but I’ll give Staci credit for keeping me on my toes and throwing a lot of curve balls my way that I didn’t even think to expect. In the end, I truly couldn’t have been happier…she really blew my mind and the way it all came together for Marcus and Maisie made my heart so very happy. I also love that the next book in the Bennet Series is also a cross over back into The Austen Series – and we’re back at Wasted Words ( YASSSSS!!!! I love that place – I mean, who wouldn’t love a bar in a book store?!?!) SO insanely happy about that…I loved the Austen Series ( Wasted Words , A Thousand Letters, Love, Hannah and Love Notes) and from the teaser chapter at the end of Mum’s the Word, I’m already beyond dying over Laney Bennet and Liam Darcy! Just give me this book right meow! I shall be counting down the days until October… #ILoveTheBennets
March 31, 2020
4.5 stars
Staci Hart is a brilliant writer. I can't say it any other way. With Mum's the Word she brings another fascinating story of one of the Bennet Brothers into this world.
Maisie is a strong heroine, one that will surprise you as much as she surprised Marcus. You might think she's her mother's tool but she'll prove you all wrong. I love how she fights for what she wants and her way of showing her heart of gold. She's Marcus's significant missing puzzle piece.
Marcus is exactly like I imagined him. Reserved and structured and with both feet on the ground he represents exactly what Maisie need to thrive. Whereas Maisie gives Marcus the spirit - the inspiration - to discover the bright side of life.
These two people are perfectly complementing each other and help another to grow while solving their obstacles.
Mum's the Word is a beautiful book that will steal your heart in a beat.
Staci Hart is a brilliant writer. I can't say it any other way. With Mum's the Word she brings another fascinating story of one of the Bennet Brothers into this world.
Maisie is a strong heroine, one that will surprise you as much as she surprised Marcus. You might think she's her mother's tool but she'll prove you all wrong. I love how she fights for what she wants and her way of showing her heart of gold. She's Marcus's significant missing puzzle piece.
Marcus is exactly like I imagined him. Reserved and structured and with both feet on the ground he represents exactly what Maisie need to thrive. Whereas Maisie gives Marcus the spirit - the inspiration - to discover the bright side of life.
These two people are perfectly complementing each other and help another to grow while solving their obstacles.
Mum's the Word is a beautiful book that will steal your heart in a beat.
April 2, 2020
Maise Bower and Marcus Bennet run into each other by happenstance and it’s practically love at first sight. But after their chance encounter, they end up in the same meeting and realize they could never be together because they come from feuding families. The Bowers and Bennets have rivaling flower shops, but Bennet is a goldfish compared to the Bower powerhouse. And due to an old grudge, Maisie’s mother is determined to take the Bennets down.
Marcus is left at the forefront of his family’s business, defending them in a nasty lawsuit. Maisie doesn’t approve of her mother’s behavior, and now she feels more torn than ever, especially after sharing a mind blowing kiss with Marcus Bennet.
Maisie was told the Bennets are the worst, they’re not to be trusted, but she soon learns that things aren’t black and white. And now Maisie must follow her heart—she vows to help the Bennets and be with the man of her dreams.
Mum’s the Word by Staci Hart is book 3 in the Bennet Brothers series. The feuding family trope is one I love, so I was excited when I learned this romance was between a Bower and a Bennet. I enjoyed Marcus and Maisie’s romance and seeing her stand up for her beliefs. I felt the conflict at the end was a little ridiculous and I think Maisie should’ve trusted the man she claims to love more. Even still, this was a cute romance! 3.5/5 stars.
Thank you to the author for my copy in exchange for an honest review.
Marcus is left at the forefront of his family’s business, defending them in a nasty lawsuit. Maisie doesn’t approve of her mother’s behavior, and now she feels more torn than ever, especially after sharing a mind blowing kiss with Marcus Bennet.
Maisie was told the Bennets are the worst, they’re not to be trusted, but she soon learns that things aren’t black and white. And now Maisie must follow her heart—she vows to help the Bennets and be with the man of her dreams.
Mum’s the Word by Staci Hart is book 3 in the Bennet Brothers series. The feuding family trope is one I love, so I was excited when I learned this romance was between a Bower and a Bennet. I enjoyed Marcus and Maisie’s romance and seeing her stand up for her beliefs. I felt the conflict at the end was a little ridiculous and I think Maisie should’ve trusted the man she claims to love more. Even still, this was a cute romance! 3.5/5 stars.
Thank you to the author for my copy in exchange for an honest review.
March 27, 2020
4.5 Stars
Mum’s the Word is the final book in the Bennet Brothers series, and what a way to go out. Marcus and Maisie were just a joy and I couldn’t help but be swept away.
Marcus is the most reserved of the Bennet family. He’s protective, caring and compassionate. I love how he’s supportive of Maisie and he listens to her and helps her be who she wants to be, and also helps her achieve her goals. He definitely had me swooning.
Maisie was sweet and fun. There were times where she came off as weak, but soon that changed. She learned to stand up for herself and risk it all for her happiness. She’s good and honorable and I really liked those qualities to her.
I loved Marcus and Maisie’s first meeting. It was super cute and just the beginning in what would be an emotional journey. Their chemistry is instant and there’s no denying it. These two are so perfect together. I loved them dearly.
I loved being back with the Bennet family and it’s no surprise that they’ve become one my favorite fictional families. I absolutely loved the world and characters Staci created in the Bennet Brothers series. Even though this series is over, I can’t wait to read the other Bennet siblings’ stories that will be crossovers with other Staci series. But for now, get acquainted with this wonderful family and it’s family members.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book*
Mum’s the Word is the final book in the Bennet Brothers series, and what a way to go out. Marcus and Maisie were just a joy and I couldn’t help but be swept away.
Marcus is the most reserved of the Bennet family. He’s protective, caring and compassionate. I love how he’s supportive of Maisie and he listens to her and helps her be who she wants to be, and also helps her achieve her goals. He definitely had me swooning.
Maisie was sweet and fun. There were times where she came off as weak, but soon that changed. She learned to stand up for herself and risk it all for her happiness. She’s good and honorable and I really liked those qualities to her.
I loved Marcus and Maisie’s first meeting. It was super cute and just the beginning in what would be an emotional journey. Their chemistry is instant and there’s no denying it. These two are so perfect together. I loved them dearly.
I loved being back with the Bennet family and it’s no surprise that they’ve become one my favorite fictional families. I absolutely loved the world and characters Staci created in the Bennet Brothers series. Even though this series is over, I can’t wait to read the other Bennet siblings’ stories that will be crossovers with other Staci series. But for now, get acquainted with this wonderful family and it’s family members.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book*
April 3, 2020
Staci has, yet again, delivered another unputdownable Bennett brothers book. This one may be my favorite (this is hard to say because I say that about each new book she releases 😂)
This book has all the feels, and a story that makes you fall in love right along with the characters.
Bravo on yet another amazing book!
This book has all the feels, and a story that makes you fall in love right along with the characters.
Bravo on yet another amazing book!
March 24, 2020
➳ Rate: 4.5 / 5 stars
Oh man...I think I just read my favorite Bennett brother's story. Marcus was so dreamy omg. From the very first chapter there was just something about him... and something about him and Maisie that was special.
I loved their first meeting... that's exactly what we call MEET CUTE. And gosh was it super cute! It's like these two's souls met when they collided against each other. Everything that came after was shocking, fighting against temptation, fighting for what was right and boy was it emotional some times.
Everything to do with Maisie and her family had me feeling some type of way. Her mother was the devil incarnate and I felt so much for the poor girl who just wanted to be loved by her mother. But I'm glad she soon realized that her family legacy wasn't worth everything she was being put through by her own blood. Maisie's parents story also added to my sadness... that man had been in a loveless marriage for year, all for his little girl. That's love man and it was beautiful to read about their relationship. Maisie might have had a sh*t mother but she had an awesome loving father.
Family isn't always blood. Marcus helped Maisie learn that and he gave her a big family and a beautiful true love story. These two were just super cute and I loved them to pieces. Getting to see the whole family again and watching them get the success they deserved was amazing. This family is a precious one.
These Bennett Brothers are all kind of special each in their own ways. This series was adorable and I really adored it. It's centered on family, second chances and falling in love. I can't wait to read the other two Bennett siblings' stories. Even though this series is over as of now, there's still two more Bennett books coming our way that will be crossovers with other Staci series!
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Oh man...I think I just read my favorite Bennett brother's story. Marcus was so dreamy omg. From the very first chapter there was just something about him... and something about him and Maisie that was special.
I loved their first meeting... that's exactly what we call MEET CUTE. And gosh was it super cute! It's like these two's souls met when they collided against each other. Everything that came after was shocking, fighting against temptation, fighting for what was right and boy was it emotional some times.
Everything to do with Maisie and her family had me feeling some type of way. Her mother was the devil incarnate and I felt so much for the poor girl who just wanted to be loved by her mother. But I'm glad she soon realized that her family legacy wasn't worth everything she was being put through by her own blood. Maisie's parents story also added to my sadness... that man had been in a loveless marriage for year, all for his little girl. That's love man and it was beautiful to read about their relationship. Maisie might have had a sh*t mother but she had an awesome loving father.
Family isn't always blood. Marcus helped Maisie learn that and he gave her a big family and a beautiful true love story. These two were just super cute and I loved them to pieces. Getting to see the whole family again and watching them get the success they deserved was amazing. This family is a precious one.
These Bennett Brothers are all kind of special each in their own ways. This series was adorable and I really adored it. It's centered on family, second chances and falling in love. I can't wait to read the other two Bennett siblings' stories. Even though this series is over as of now, there's still two more Bennett books coming our way that will be crossovers with other Staci series!
➳ARC kindly provided by author, in exchange for an honest review.
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June 11, 2020
it’s a bennet brother book which means i already love it but, this particular book didn’t engrave itself into my heart like the others.
in my opinion, maisie and marcus’s relationship was passionate yet i didn’t feel breathtaking chemistry; at times it felt forced or rehearsed??
even though, it was still an incredible book. i love the characters in this series so much and the ending was so phenomenal that i have to raise my rating!!!
(i'm gonna die while i wait for the last one to come out)
in my opinion, maisie and marcus’s relationship was passionate yet i didn’t feel breathtaking chemistry; at times it felt forced or rehearsed??
even though, it was still an incredible book. i love the characters in this series so much and the ending was so phenomenal that i have to raise my rating!!!
(i'm gonna die while i wait for the last one to come out)
April 1, 2020
Mum's the Word is the third stand-alone novel in the Bennet Brothers series by Staci Hart. The whole series is based on Pride and Prejudice, although this particular book felt more like a book inspired by Romeo and Juliet.
Maisie and Marcus's first meeting was something that could have come from a rom-com and I am saying that in the best possible way. I found myself rooting for them from the first time they met. The second time they did, they realized that there is a feud between their families and that a romance between them was almost impossible. Maisie's mother is the villain of this tale, as the blurb reveals and I gotta say, I am satisfied with the ending she got.
I cannot help but feel like this book is like a retelling of a fairytale. You have the evil mom, the daughter who cannot break free and the prince who tries to save his family's business. I was expecting some things to go different from the way they ended up going and I still cannot be 100% ok with them. I know that's on me though and I don't count it as a negative. The ending fitted out characters the best and I liked how Maisie dealt with everything that was on her plate. Marcus was a little disappointing and I wanted to see him realizing his mistake sooner than he did.
Overall, the book was very good and enjoyable and I would recommend it.
Maisie and Marcus's first meeting was something that could have come from a rom-com and I am saying that in the best possible way. I found myself rooting for them from the first time they met. The second time they did, they realized that there is a feud between their families and that a romance between them was almost impossible. Maisie's mother is the villain of this tale, as the blurb reveals and I gotta say, I am satisfied with the ending she got.
I cannot help but feel like this book is like a retelling of a fairytale. You have the evil mom, the daughter who cannot break free and the prince who tries to save his family's business. I was expecting some things to go different from the way they ended up going and I still cannot be 100% ok with them. I know that's on me though and I don't count it as a negative. The ending fitted out characters the best and I liked how Maisie dealt with everything that was on her plate. Marcus was a little disappointing and I wanted to see him realizing his mistake sooner than he did.
Overall, the book was very good and enjoyable and I would recommend it.
March 21, 2020
This book was a lovely way to spend this morning. I curled up with my coffee and Kindle and barely budged.
I'm usually so-so on love at first sight stories, but the extra layer of this being a forbidden love helped immensely. The story is exquisitely crafted. Staci Hart has once again surprised me. There exists such a twisted backstory between the Bennet and Bower families. Even more twisted than I expected. Finally having the full retrospective picture really answered some questions for me. The story is full bodied and well developed.
The Bennet's are undoubtedly one of my favorite book families, and revisiting them is always fun. I have enjoyed all three of these stories. Each time I come away thinking "This is definitely my favorite Bennet brother so far" It's amazing. All of these characters are amazing. I love the development of each character individually, as well as within their relationships.
Marcus is a positively thrilling hero. His careful planning and calm demeanor make him an extra special character in my heart. Maisie is a fun, vivacious heroine. Throughout the story she gains confidence and determination. I adore her. Marcus and Maisie are perfect together. This story is perfect. Even the villainous mother is perfect. (perfectly evil). I loved every thing about this story.
I wholeheartedly encourage you to curl up with the Bennets during all the extra at home time eveyone has these days.
I'm usually so-so on love at first sight stories, but the extra layer of this being a forbidden love helped immensely. The story is exquisitely crafted. Staci Hart has once again surprised me. There exists such a twisted backstory between the Bennet and Bower families. Even more twisted than I expected. Finally having the full retrospective picture really answered some questions for me. The story is full bodied and well developed.
The Bennet's are undoubtedly one of my favorite book families, and revisiting them is always fun. I have enjoyed all three of these stories. Each time I come away thinking "This is definitely my favorite Bennet brother so far" It's amazing. All of these characters are amazing. I love the development of each character individually, as well as within their relationships.
Marcus is a positively thrilling hero. His careful planning and calm demeanor make him an extra special character in my heart. Maisie is a fun, vivacious heroine. Throughout the story she gains confidence and determination. I adore her. Marcus and Maisie are perfect together. This story is perfect. Even the villainous mother is perfect. (perfectly evil). I loved every thing about this story.
I wholeheartedly encourage you to curl up with the Bennets during all the extra at home time eveyone has these days.
April 7, 2020
Staci Hart is an amazing author and this book proves why! She took a classic take of love and turned it into a deliciously forbidden one.
One chance meeting changes everything for the children of two rival families. Marcus and Maisie stole my heart!!!
They both have to deal with extreme difficulties but their chemistry was off the charts.
I amazed at the author to recreating such a beautiful setting and turning it to fit modern standards. If you have not started this series, then please do!
This is a standalone but for the full experience, start with the first two books! Don't miss it!
One chance meeting changes everything for the children of two rival families. Marcus and Maisie stole my heart!!!
They both have to deal with extreme difficulties but their chemistry was off the charts.
I amazed at the author to recreating such a beautiful setting and turning it to fit modern standards. If you have not started this series, then please do!
This is a standalone but for the full experience, start with the first two books! Don't miss it!
March 31, 2020
“I do. Trust you. Tell me the sky is purple. Convince me two and two is five.”
He made a face that told me exactly how disturbed he was at the math.
“Tell me you love me,” I said.
With a slow smile, he leaned in and whispered, “Now that I can do.”
2.5 stars :(
I absolutely love this series. Anyone who knows me knows this. I’ve been fortunate to review both Coming Up Roses & Gilded Lily, and the latter is my favorite Staci Hart to date. So, obviously, this was one of my most anticipated March releases, and I kept counting down the days until this dropped on my kindle. It pains me so much to say that Mum’s the Word did not live up to my expectations at all.
I want to start off by saying that there was nothing wrong with this book. This is a big case of it’s not you, it’s me. There were actually a lot of positives about it, but in the long run, I don’t think I cared about the bigger plot points of this book to give it a higher rating.
I will start off with the positive and say that I loved Maise and Marcus as individuals. They were both great characters. There was no moment in the book where I got annoyed by either of them, or disliked a POV more than the other. Maise’s journey was great, I loved seeing her stand up for herself and find her ground by the end. Her relationship with her dad was also so nice, I absolutely loved their scenes. And Marcus was also great too. I loved seeing how love changed him. He wasn’t someone to jump head first, blind, but his love for Maise made him do that. He stopped being so uptight all the time, and I enjoyed that.
I also loved the scenes between the Bennets. I love their mom, and I specifically loved her relationship with Marcus the most. And I just love all of the siblings. I can’t wait for the twin’s story! Super excited for Pride and Papercuts.
Now, for the reason this wasn’t a hit for me: quite honestly, the romance threw me off. It was love at first sight to the T, and although this is not the most terrible trope in the word, and I’ve enjoyed several books with it in the past, this one just really wasn’t executed that well in my opinion. I wish it had been more of an infatuation first, and I wish they had had a better first convo where I could’ve SEEN why they had this huge connection right off the bat. I feel like their romance wasn’t shown as much as it was described, and that made me not buy it as much as I wished, and because of that, I just genuinely found myself not caring at all about the romance, and in many moments cringing during a line or two. It was poor development in my eyes, and it just upset me so much because of how much I enjoyed these two characters.
In the end, like I mentioned, this is going to be a case of “it’s not you, it’s me.” Which is so sad, because of how much I love this series & how excited I was. It’s the last book, I wanted to love it! I’ll still look forward to Staci Hart’s releases in the future, as I’ve enjoyed much more by her than I’ve disliked (I really think this is the first one I just didn’t like).
Please don’t let this one review with a lower rating stop you from starting the series. The 2nd book in this series is like, by far my favorite book ever by Staci, so that should tell you something. This was just unfortunate bad luck!
*i received an arc from the author in exchange for an honest review*
He made a face that told me exactly how disturbed he was at the math.
“Tell me you love me,” I said.
With a slow smile, he leaned in and whispered, “Now that I can do.”
2.5 stars :(
I absolutely love this series. Anyone who knows me knows this. I’ve been fortunate to review both Coming Up Roses & Gilded Lily, and the latter is my favorite Staci Hart to date. So, obviously, this was one of my most anticipated March releases, and I kept counting down the days until this dropped on my kindle. It pains me so much to say that Mum’s the Word did not live up to my expectations at all.
I want to start off by saying that there was nothing wrong with this book. This is a big case of it’s not you, it’s me. There were actually a lot of positives about it, but in the long run, I don’t think I cared about the bigger plot points of this book to give it a higher rating.
I will start off with the positive and say that I loved Maise and Marcus as individuals. They were both great characters. There was no moment in the book where I got annoyed by either of them, or disliked a POV more than the other. Maise’s journey was great, I loved seeing her stand up for herself and find her ground by the end. Her relationship with her dad was also so nice, I absolutely loved their scenes. And Marcus was also great too. I loved seeing how love changed him. He wasn’t someone to jump head first, blind, but his love for Maise made him do that. He stopped being so uptight all the time, and I enjoyed that.
I also loved the scenes between the Bennets. I love their mom, and I specifically loved her relationship with Marcus the most. And I just love all of the siblings. I can’t wait for the twin’s story! Super excited for Pride and Papercuts.
Now, for the reason this wasn’t a hit for me: quite honestly, the romance threw me off. It was love at first sight to the T, and although this is not the most terrible trope in the word, and I’ve enjoyed several books with it in the past, this one just really wasn’t executed that well in my opinion. I wish it had been more of an infatuation first, and I wish they had had a better first convo where I could’ve SEEN why they had this huge connection right off the bat. I feel like their romance wasn’t shown as much as it was described, and that made me not buy it as much as I wished, and because of that, I just genuinely found myself not caring at all about the romance, and in many moments cringing during a line or two. It was poor development in my eyes, and it just upset me so much because of how much I enjoyed these two characters.
In the end, like I mentioned, this is going to be a case of “it’s not you, it’s me.” Which is so sad, because of how much I love this series & how excited I was. It’s the last book, I wanted to love it! I’ll still look forward to Staci Hart’s releases in the future, as I’ve enjoyed much more by her than I’ve disliked (I really think this is the first one I just didn’t like).
Please don’t let this one review with a lower rating stop you from starting the series. The 2nd book in this series is like, by far my favorite book ever by Staci, so that should tell you something. This was just unfortunate bad luck!
*i received an arc from the author in exchange for an honest review*
April 3, 2020
More like 2.5 stars...
I was excited for this book for a lot of reasons:
- Marcus has been the most stoic Bennett brother so far so I wanted to see him come undone.
- Forbidden romance between rival flower shops!! I loveee that premise.
- This series has been a hit so far and I expected something just as swoon worthy as the previous books.
Unfortunately.
MUM’S THE WORD created a teenage-like love story of two people becoming enamored of each other at first sight and sneaking around to be in a relationship despite being in their 20’s. I didn’t feel like I was reading about adults. There wasn’t any basis for their relationship either? It went from insta-attraction to “we can’t be together bc our families are enemies” to “I can’t keep myself away from you.” Wholly unrealistic and boring, despite being an Austen retelling.
Some good points first:
- Hart’s flowery as ever writing style. (It’s sweet and matches the tone of the book)
- The main relationship would’ve been better if there was an actual progression of their romance rather than jumping right into it. I don’t need a slow burn but I didn’t understand why the characters were sacrificing so much after meeting their partner within the day.
- Maisie standing up for herself and growing a backbone to go against her mom was good character development. But...
And we go to what I disliked:
- Maisie had a sad character. I love soft girls and I loved how she was passionate about a community center/nonprofits, but homegirl literally has no life and it was so sad to see. She went to college, then got sent to work with her aunt in the UK, then came back to like 2 friends in the US. Who lives like that? How did she go through college without keeping a couple of friends to regularly talk to, and how did she spend TWO YEARS working with her aunt without meeting other people through hobbies, online forums, literally ANYTHING. I think Maisie’s character could have been so much more. But Hart decides to make her some sheltered naive girl (which, even sheltered women can have friends to talk to during times of distress? What the fuck) and under her mom’s thumb. Her days consisted of working at a company she doesn’t like, with her mom whom she doesn’t like, and sneaking off with Marcus. I’m astounded at how she can cope with being an actual human being. She even says in her book that throughout her life, her father was her best friend. That’s not a character. That’s... a pet. There’s so much that could have been done with Maisie’s character, but unfortunately we get more time with her and Marcus canoodling than exploring her potential depths.
- Don’t even remember any highlights of Marcus. He was just really horny for Maisie and it’s a good thing she turned out to be a good person.
- The closeness of the main characters with their immediate family made me feel like I was reading a teenage romance. Sneaking out of houses, keeping secrets from family members, etc. It was low key ridiculous to be seeing from adults out of college (and supposedly successful in business). I know this is supposed to be a light read but come on, that doesn’t mean the characters can act like 14 year olds. Jeezus.
- The final conflict/climax was basically an inverted repeat of the previous book. Characters make out of character assumptions and apologies don’t get accepted and drama drama blah blah blah. At that point I kind of stopped caring. Sad to see a miss in this series.
I was excited for this book for a lot of reasons:
- Marcus has been the most stoic Bennett brother so far so I wanted to see him come undone.
- Forbidden romance between rival flower shops!! I loveee that premise.
- This series has been a hit so far and I expected something just as swoon worthy as the previous books.
Unfortunately.
MUM’S THE WORD created a teenage-like love story of two people becoming enamored of each other at first sight and sneaking around to be in a relationship despite being in their 20’s. I didn’t feel like I was reading about adults. There wasn’t any basis for their relationship either? It went from insta-attraction to “we can’t be together bc our families are enemies” to “I can’t keep myself away from you.” Wholly unrealistic and boring, despite being an Austen retelling.
“Why do you trust me?”
“I don’t know. Because we’re allies, that’s part of it. Because I can’t stand by and watch her decimate your family over some tired, pointless grudge she’s held on to rather than moved on from. But mostly because when I’m with you, the world seems full of possibility when I’ve lived without hope for so long. I trust you because I want to trust you, and you’ve done nothing but prove you’re worthy.”
Some good points first:
- Hart’s flowery as ever writing style. (It’s sweet and matches the tone of the book)
- The main relationship would’ve been better if there was an actual progression of their romance rather than jumping right into it. I don’t need a slow burn but I didn’t understand why the characters were sacrificing so much after meeting their partner within the day.
- Maisie standing up for herself and growing a backbone to go against her mom was good character development. But...
And we go to what I disliked:
- Maisie had a sad character. I love soft girls and I loved how she was passionate about a community center/nonprofits, but homegirl literally has no life and it was so sad to see. She went to college, then got sent to work with her aunt in the UK, then came back to like 2 friends in the US. Who lives like that? How did she go through college without keeping a couple of friends to regularly talk to, and how did she spend TWO YEARS working with her aunt without meeting other people through hobbies, online forums, literally ANYTHING. I think Maisie’s character could have been so much more. But Hart decides to make her some sheltered naive girl (which, even sheltered women can have friends to talk to during times of distress? What the fuck) and under her mom’s thumb. Her days consisted of working at a company she doesn’t like, with her mom whom she doesn’t like, and sneaking off with Marcus. I’m astounded at how she can cope with being an actual human being. She even says in her book that throughout her life, her father was her best friend. That’s not a character. That’s... a pet. There’s so much that could have been done with Maisie’s character, but unfortunately we get more time with her and Marcus canoodling than exploring her potential depths.
- Don’t even remember any highlights of Marcus. He was just really horny for Maisie and it’s a good thing she turned out to be a good person.
- The closeness of the main characters with their immediate family made me feel like I was reading a teenage romance. Sneaking out of houses, keeping secrets from family members, etc. It was low key ridiculous to be seeing from adults out of college (and supposedly successful in business). I know this is supposed to be a light read but come on, that doesn’t mean the characters can act like 14 year olds. Jeezus.
- The final conflict/climax was basically an inverted repeat of the previous book. Characters make out of character assumptions and apologies don’t get accepted and drama drama blah blah blah. At that point I kind of stopped caring. Sad to see a miss in this series.
March 22, 2020
‘Mum’s The Word’ is the third book in the ‘Bennet Brothers’ series by Staci Hart, and I have been waiting desperately for this book to be released after reading the ending of ‘Gilded Lily’. Hart did not disappoint! Her quirky characters, deep family ties and style of writing romance is what keeps me coming back for more.
If you fell in love with Luke and Kash Bennet, then brace yourself because Marcus is equally as divine. He is organised, methodical and strong, and his main focus is taking care of his family -especially when they need saving.
When his mother signs a binding contract that could blow their business into the ground, Marcus is determined to go down fighting. With the support from his equally determined siblings, they decide its all or nothing. They know it all could end badly, but at least they will always have each other.
On his way to one of the hearings, Marcus bumps into an incredibly beautiful woman who he can’t help but instantly fall for. Their chemistry is instant, they feel connected and familiar and it has to be one of the best ‘instant attraction’ scenes I have read in forever. But when they both show up at the same meeting, and Marcus realises that his perfect woman is the daughter of his family’s rival, his heart shatters. Knowing all too well that they can’t pursue whatever they felt could happen.
But all is not what it seems for the Bower family, and Maisie is fighting a battle of her own. After returning home from England on the promise of one day taking over the Bower family empire, Maisie is struggling to adapt to her mother’s cruel and petty negotiations. She wants to be happy, to help people and to feel a part of a normal family. Marcus is handsome, confident and above all he has what she could only dream of having. If only they were two different people, from two different families where a rivalry didn’t exist. But what happens if they could find a way?
This book is full of so many good moments, I absolutely loved Marcus and Maisie from the get go. Maisie is sweet and endearing on the outside, but inside she is like a bubbling inferno just waiting to explode, and her mother is the one pushing to make it happen. Marcus is strong, determined and his relationship and protective instinct over his mother and siblings is admirable, and charming. He is ruthless when he wants to be, and feels very much like the glue that binds his family. So when he observes Maisie it makes sense that he would want to try and rescue her. But could he lose his business and his heart?
This book was utterly addictive and I read it all in one sitting! The connections of the characters are realistic and relatable, and you can’t help but adore Mrs Bennet. The twists in this book kept me on edge, and the romance was off the charts. I am completely and utterly smitten with Marcus and Maisie, and I can’t wait to read Laney and Jett’s stories.
This book is perfect for all romantic comedy lovers, and those looking for an incredibly series to become completely addicted to. The characters feel like family, the women are all strong and incredible in their own little ways, and the men are just completely to die for. What more could you want?
If you fell in love with Luke and Kash Bennet, then brace yourself because Marcus is equally as divine. He is organised, methodical and strong, and his main focus is taking care of his family -especially when they need saving.
When his mother signs a binding contract that could blow their business into the ground, Marcus is determined to go down fighting. With the support from his equally determined siblings, they decide its all or nothing. They know it all could end badly, but at least they will always have each other.
On his way to one of the hearings, Marcus bumps into an incredibly beautiful woman who he can’t help but instantly fall for. Their chemistry is instant, they feel connected and familiar and it has to be one of the best ‘instant attraction’ scenes I have read in forever. But when they both show up at the same meeting, and Marcus realises that his perfect woman is the daughter of his family’s rival, his heart shatters. Knowing all too well that they can’t pursue whatever they felt could happen.
But all is not what it seems for the Bower family, and Maisie is fighting a battle of her own. After returning home from England on the promise of one day taking over the Bower family empire, Maisie is struggling to adapt to her mother’s cruel and petty negotiations. She wants to be happy, to help people and to feel a part of a normal family. Marcus is handsome, confident and above all he has what she could only dream of having. If only they were two different people, from two different families where a rivalry didn’t exist. But what happens if they could find a way?
This book is full of so many good moments, I absolutely loved Marcus and Maisie from the get go. Maisie is sweet and endearing on the outside, but inside she is like a bubbling inferno just waiting to explode, and her mother is the one pushing to make it happen. Marcus is strong, determined and his relationship and protective instinct over his mother and siblings is admirable, and charming. He is ruthless when he wants to be, and feels very much like the glue that binds his family. So when he observes Maisie it makes sense that he would want to try and rescue her. But could he lose his business and his heart?
This book was utterly addictive and I read it all in one sitting! The connections of the characters are realistic and relatable, and you can’t help but adore Mrs Bennet. The twists in this book kept me on edge, and the romance was off the charts. I am completely and utterly smitten with Marcus and Maisie, and I can’t wait to read Laney and Jett’s stories.
This book is perfect for all romantic comedy lovers, and those looking for an incredibly series to become completely addicted to. The characters feel like family, the women are all strong and incredible in their own little ways, and the men are just completely to die for. What more could you want?
March 31, 2020
4, Star-Crossed Lovers, Stars!!
"It was a kiss thick with hello and desperate with goodbye. It was a long and languid meeting of two people who would never be, a tasting determined to mark every sensation, to commit to memory. We were a twist, his hands roaming my back, my face, my hair. My hands learned the shape of his jaw, as hard and sure as it appeared. They memorized the feeling of his hair, thick and lush, ruffling under my fingertips. For that brief and fluttering span of time, nothing mattered in the whole world except for his lips and mine."
Mum's The Word is the 3rd book in the Bennet Brothers Series, but can be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone novel. Mum's The Word follows the story of Maise and Marcus. Maise and Marcus meet by chance and the sparks between them are instant. It was like kismet, fate. Their two souls finding their other half. They left their encounter feeling on top of the world...until life threw an unexpected curveball at them. You see, a romance between these two could never be. The Bower's & Bennet's are mortal enemies. Maise would love nothing more than to live a life, free of her own choosing. But, when you're a Bower, there are certain expectations to uphold. Maise had every intention of biding her time, but then Marcus came into her world and turned everything upside down......
Mum's The Word is a fantastic addition to the Bennett Brothers Series. I loved the humorous moments and the forbidden romance quality. Marcus and Maise were two star crossed lovers. Their romance was never meant to be, but the spark that burned between them was impossible to ignore. Despite their families, Marcus and Maise were the perfect match. Two lonely, lost souls, just looking for a piece of happiness. Family meant the world to Marcus, but he had such faith in Maise. Somehow he knew that she wasn't like her mother and was willing to give their connection a chance. I loved watching these two stumble through the ups and downs life threw at them. The fight between the families and the unexpected betrayal, the undeniable chemistry and steamy moments...All of those moments kept me on my toes and left me begging for more. I absolutely adored Maise and Marcus and couldn't wait to see how their story would play out.
Mum's The Word is a fabulous read, from beginning to end. If you're like me, then you'll want to just devour this book in a single sitting. The characters are fun, easy to relate to and will keep you entertained. Mrs. Bennet is such a wonderful secondary character. She's so real and honest and owns up to her mistakes. She loves hard and nothing is more important to her than family. I loved catching up with familiar faces and seeing how each of them played a part in Marcus and Maise's story. Overall, I thought Mum's The Word was a terrific read. I had a wonderful time getting swept away in Marcus and Maise's story. It was filled with family, lots of heart and a romance that just makes you feel good and is guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face!
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
"It was a kiss thick with hello and desperate with goodbye. It was a long and languid meeting of two people who would never be, a tasting determined to mark every sensation, to commit to memory. We were a twist, his hands roaming my back, my face, my hair. My hands learned the shape of his jaw, as hard and sure as it appeared. They memorized the feeling of his hair, thick and lush, ruffling under my fingertips. For that brief and fluttering span of time, nothing mattered in the whole world except for his lips and mine."
Mum's The Word is the 3rd book in the Bennet Brothers Series, but can be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone novel. Mum's The Word follows the story of Maise and Marcus. Maise and Marcus meet by chance and the sparks between them are instant. It was like kismet, fate. Their two souls finding their other half. They left their encounter feeling on top of the world...until life threw an unexpected curveball at them. You see, a romance between these two could never be. The Bower's & Bennet's are mortal enemies. Maise would love nothing more than to live a life, free of her own choosing. But, when you're a Bower, there are certain expectations to uphold. Maise had every intention of biding her time, but then Marcus came into her world and turned everything upside down......
Mum's The Word is a fantastic addition to the Bennett Brothers Series. I loved the humorous moments and the forbidden romance quality. Marcus and Maise were two star crossed lovers. Their romance was never meant to be, but the spark that burned between them was impossible to ignore. Despite their families, Marcus and Maise were the perfect match. Two lonely, lost souls, just looking for a piece of happiness. Family meant the world to Marcus, but he had such faith in Maise. Somehow he knew that she wasn't like her mother and was willing to give their connection a chance. I loved watching these two stumble through the ups and downs life threw at them. The fight between the families and the unexpected betrayal, the undeniable chemistry and steamy moments...All of those moments kept me on my toes and left me begging for more. I absolutely adored Maise and Marcus and couldn't wait to see how their story would play out.
Mum's The Word is a fabulous read, from beginning to end. If you're like me, then you'll want to just devour this book in a single sitting. The characters are fun, easy to relate to and will keep you entertained. Mrs. Bennet is such a wonderful secondary character. She's so real and honest and owns up to her mistakes. She loves hard and nothing is more important to her than family. I loved catching up with familiar faces and seeing how each of them played a part in Marcus and Maise's story. Overall, I thought Mum's The Word was a terrific read. I had a wonderful time getting swept away in Marcus and Maise's story. It was filled with family, lots of heart and a romance that just makes you feel good and is guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face!
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
April 9, 2020
Every Staci Hart book leaves me with a glorious giddy feeling. Her take on Pride and Prejudice struck a chord with me and each of the books in the Bennet Brother series, her tribute to Jane Austen, have become instant favorites.
There was something about Marcus Anthony Bennet that completely stole my breath, and it started with a kiss. Yes, the meet-cute of all meet-cutes was achieved when Marcus collisioncollides with Maisie Bower. But what brings them together, the Bower-Bennet feud is the very thing that will push them apart.
Insta-love doesn't always work, but this one, well, it might be a personal favorite of all time. It was magical and I truly felt their connection. That I know is attributed to Staci Hart's wonderfully poetic and picturesque writing. The once stoic Marcus finds himself completely entranced with Maisie, and I loved, loved, loved it! I always get a very clear sense of her characters' essence whether they are forefront of the story or not. In this case, Marcus' heart is on his sleeve:
" I was not a man who lost control, but when it came to her, I was a runaway train. And the desire to know why was almost as deep as my desire to know her."
He's never experienced an all-consuming romantic passion in his life, and now he's found it in spades. In fact, while their growing love might occur in the dark, their passion seeps off the page.
I loved how the story was developed and how the duplicitous nature of Evelyn Bower is exposed. Her bad disposition might be attributed to her genes, but her hate comes from somewhere else. Thankfully Massie had a positive influence from her father, but her view of "family" is tarnished by her mothers' need to control her. In Marcus she finds her champion but in the Bennets, she'll find a home and happy future.
While the Bower-Bennet feud is resolved, we haven't heard the last of Bennet's. I anticipate much drama as the worlds of the Bennets and the crew from the Austen series come together in Pride and Papercuts. 5 Stars and series recommendation!
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review*
There was something about Marcus Anthony Bennet that completely stole my breath, and it started with a kiss. Yes, the meet-cute of all meet-cutes was achieved when Marcus collisioncollides with Maisie Bower. But what brings them together, the Bower-Bennet feud is the very thing that will push them apart.
Insta-love doesn't always work, but this one, well, it might be a personal favorite of all time. It was magical and I truly felt their connection. That I know is attributed to Staci Hart's wonderfully poetic and picturesque writing. The once stoic Marcus finds himself completely entranced with Maisie, and I loved, loved, loved it! I always get a very clear sense of her characters' essence whether they are forefront of the story or not. In this case, Marcus' heart is on his sleeve:
" I was not a man who lost control, but when it came to her, I was a runaway train. And the desire to know why was almost as deep as my desire to know her."
He's never experienced an all-consuming romantic passion in his life, and now he's found it in spades. In fact, while their growing love might occur in the dark, their passion seeps off the page.
I loved how the story was developed and how the duplicitous nature of Evelyn Bower is exposed. Her bad disposition might be attributed to her genes, but her hate comes from somewhere else. Thankfully Massie had a positive influence from her father, but her view of "family" is tarnished by her mothers' need to control her. In Marcus she finds her champion but in the Bennets, she'll find a home and happy future.
While the Bower-Bennet feud is resolved, we haven't heard the last of Bennet's. I anticipate much drama as the worlds of the Bennets and the crew from the Austen series come together in Pride and Papercuts. 5 Stars and series recommendation!
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review*
March 22, 2020
Oh my heart. Every time I read a Staci Hart book I fall in love.
Staci is one of those authors I want to read forever.
I am literally obsessed with her stories, the characters, the writing. I always look forward to reading her books.
This book is just the ultimate love-at-first-site fairy-tale, with a few hiccups and snags along the road but the well awaited, well deserved, well loved HEA.
Marcus is such a moral and upstanding guy and Maisie, she's just the most beautiful person ever.
When I was about 60% of the way through this book, I had the worst feeling of dread, waiting for the other shoe to drop and the inevitable conflict to occur. But that is exactly Staci's charm - I am so happy and proud of the way She choose to handle the bump, without vilifying any of the characters for even a second. Marcus and Maisie are both just human and that is their greatest strength.
I loved everything about this book and this series and I can't wait for the next book.
5 just-right stars and a dance in the rain
Staci is one of those authors I want to read forever.
I am literally obsessed with her stories, the characters, the writing. I always look forward to reading her books.
This book is just the ultimate love-at-first-site fairy-tale, with a few hiccups and snags along the road but the well awaited, well deserved, well loved HEA.
Marcus is such a moral and upstanding guy and Maisie, she's just the most beautiful person ever.
When I was about 60% of the way through this book, I had the worst feeling of dread, waiting for the other shoe to drop and the inevitable conflict to occur. But that is exactly Staci's charm - I am so happy and proud of the way She choose to handle the bump, without vilifying any of the characters for even a second. Marcus and Maisie are both just human and that is their greatest strength.
I loved everything about this book and this series and I can't wait for the next book.
5 just-right stars and a dance in the rain
March 24, 2020
As with the previous two books in this series, I have this passionate urge to go to a flower shop, and buy all the flowers. This book was a satisfying end to the Bennet Brother's Series arc. But don't worry we'll be able to find out the happily ever afters for the twins - Jett and Lainey - in upcoming cross over books (yay!).
Marcus and Maisie's love story revolves around their forbidden love, with both families already in the mist of fighting. It was all about fate for them. This book is a retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and I LOVED that we see Marcus being prideful, and Maisie holding on to a prejudice. My Jane Austen loving soul, just burst with joy when I got to that part.
I read this book with a smile on my face, it was absolutely fantastic. It's about the people who shape up,, or becoming the people we hate, and completely finding our happiness and joy.
"She messed up, but I think you know her well enough to know her character, her heart. Don't make he pay for her mistake too long. And don't deprive yourself of happiness because of your pride."
Marcus and Maisie's love story revolves around their forbidden love, with both families already in the mist of fighting. It was all about fate for them. This book is a retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and I LOVED that we see Marcus being prideful, and Maisie holding on to a prejudice. My Jane Austen loving soul, just burst with joy when I got to that part.
I read this book with a smile on my face, it was absolutely fantastic. It's about the people who shape up,, or becoming the people we hate, and completely finding our happiness and joy.
"She messed up, but I think you know her well enough to know her character, her heart. Don't make he pay for her mistake too long. And don't deprive yourself of happiness because of your pride."
March 22, 2020
First off, I have thoroughly enjoyed the Bennet brothers. Mum’s the Word was a fantastic read and I could not out it down. The moment Marcus and Maisie meet there’s that instant spark that neither can deny. However, what are they to do when they realize who each other are and what it means when their families figure it out. This story takes you on a fun, flirty, and figuring out who you are journey. Marcus and Maisie will pull you in and you will devour this book until you find out how their journey will go. Marcus and Maisie made me want to find that spark they had with someone and I want more of these two! Read this book!!!
March 24, 2020
Staci Hart comes at us with another beautifully told, romantic, against all odds love story that held my heart hostage. Her simplest of words weigh on my reader heart and had me swooning over Marcus and Maisie. Their love story was overwhelming in the best of ways. The hurt and betrayal that a daughter had to endure, but the light at the end of the tunnel was so glaring and so positive she rose to the fight and slayed. I loved every word. Every stolen moment. A family found. A love blossomed and an enemy unfortunately emerged. Ms. Hart did it again and I loved every single word. xo
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