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Hush #3

Hidden Family

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Hush 3

Award-winning, Bestselling, Author Blue Saffire presents

Hush 3: Hidden Family

Michael

I am the youngest of four but I have more responsibilities than most. I’m not complaining. I earned the role I have taken. I sought out my brother and asked him to bring me in. He did so reluctantly but I’ve become so much like him the world sees us as one.



It has worked in our favor for years. We’ve kept our family hidden and safe because of it.

However, not everything is meant to stay hidden and when I come out of the shadows, a blinding light comes with me before everything goes silent.


Symphony

I am Symphony Isabella Mansilla, but everyone calls me Sim. I wasn’t meant to be who I am, but my grandfather has had plans for me.



The problem is I’m not his real granddaughter, I’m not Italian, and I’m … different. All things that say I can’t have any of the things my grandfather wants for me. All things that got my mother killed and made me a young bride.



To Don Alessio Trovati I have always been Symphony Isabella Mansilla-Trovati. The heiress of the Trovati family and my husband will be the next Don no matter what it takes. Forces are still trying to keep me from my destiny. However, we’re talking about very determined men.



I can dance ballet and play piano while acting like I don’t understand what must be done or I can do my best and become who my family and husband need me to be to make my nonno’s wishes come true. My husband won’t like it, but I know what I must do.



Will we navigate our secrets? Who will be next in line? The great-uncle who has a blood right or the girl and her husband he’s been trying to erase?



Will we become one or can there only be one hitter in the relationship? Who will survive? Who will be hushed once and for all?

*This a Novel in the Lost Hearts Series a spinoff from the bestselling, award winning series Legally Bound that introduced LaSalle, Brooklyn, Logan, and Misha. While you can read this book as a standalone, it will enhance the read to Blue’s books in the provided book order. Blue Saffire’s books are written to weave, loop, and intertwine with one another. You will find that the series build together for a greater experience.



This is the read order for the best experience.



Legally Bound 1

Legally Bound 2: Against the Law

Legally Bound 3: His Law

Perfect For Me 1

Hush 1: Family Business

Ballers 1: His Game

Brothers Black 1: Wyatt the Heart Breaker

Legally Bound 4: Allegations of Love

Hush 2: Slow Burn

Legally Bound 5.0: Sam

Ballers 2: His Final Play

Legally Bound 5.1: Tasha Illegal Dealings

Brothers Black 2: Noah the Beast

Legally Bound 5.3 & 5.

354 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 18, 2025

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About the author

Blue Saffire

82 books1,003 followers
NEW YORK CITY – In just over a year since romance author Blue Saffire began writing and releasing books, she has trailblazed a path to success that many indie writers can only dream of. A multi-Swirl Award winner and a perennial Amazon bestseller, Saffire is the woman behind the popular interracial romance series “Legally Bound,” “Hush,” “Ballers,”“Brothers Black,” “Perfect For Me” and “Yours.”

Always the overachiever, Saffire typically releases a new book every four to six weeks, quenching the thirst of her dedicated fans with spicy storylines and dynamic writing. Saffire has seven releases slated between October 2016 and January 2017 including three new “Brothers Black” books and four new “Legally Bound” books.

One of Saffire’s keys to success is her talent for connecting with readers on a personal level. In 2017, she’s throwing Blue’s March Madness from March 23 to March 25 at Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, SC. Not only does each reader get a chance to meet and hang out with Saffire, she’s inviting her bestselling author friends to join in on the fun. Included in the price of tickets are the events, new books exclusive to March Madness attendees and an extra-special secret surprise. For more information, visit http://bluesaffire.com/leads/march-ma....

BLUE SAFFIRE is a woman on a mission to share her words and thoughts with the world. She has found her passion in her pen and steams up the pages with her humor, honesty, love and voice. Saffire represents the secret author inside that some of us are too scared to let out.

She also writes under the pen name Royal Blue.

Saffire and her family all enjoy life in the suburbs. However, life throws her challenges daily and since her diary is no longer enough, she has decided it is time for new outlets for the words she would never say face to face to her friends, family and definitely not her husband. For more about Blue Saffire and her books, visit http://bluesaffire.com/.

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Profile Image for Pam Smith.
458 reviews21 followers
February 25, 2025
Ok hear me out!!!! While I liked this book & I know Blue Saffire had to finally connect some dots in the Donati universe. This wasn’t what I was waiting for but I did enjoy it. I thought it was gonna focus on the gaps in URI & Val’s books but that didn’t happen this was about Michael’s journey.

All I can say is let the book cook!!!!!
Profile Image for Teyev Smith.
58 reviews
April 3, 2025
Yaaaasssss

I was especially excited to see the love blossom between Symphony and Michael. I also love how her autism helped her to be the best at everything she touched and I also like to shed light on the fact that people with autism can actually fall in love and maintain a relationship.

Symphonies blunt requests and demands were the best And I love the fact that she did it so nonchalantly for her but it caught everybody else off guard and all she has to say is oops, I loved it
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Author 3 books17 followers
April 11, 2025
oh my goodness

This was the book I didn’t know was coming but oh so needed ! As always Blue did her THING!
Profile Image for Cherryl.
2,172 reviews1 follower
March 23, 2025
I did not like the way the story started off

I'm not sure if I liked this age gap trope. It kind of skidded on pedophilia to me but I understand why a 14 yr was forced to marry a 19 yr old. Michael had such a kind heart to help anyone in need because of how he and his siblings were forced to live growing up. But, as the story went on, it grew on me. Michael never disrespected Sym and did what was necessary to keep his wife safe. Sym surprised them by showing them that she belonged in the family's life style and can handle and protect herself. I love her relationship with Val and how she trained and honed her in the Morte Nira skills. It is going to be interesting to see how Ellen Marietti's predictions come to fruition with Sym and Sammy's relationship.

Sym and Michael showed to be a very talented edition of Hush.
Profile Image for Vikki L Harris-Dooley.
44 reviews2 followers
April 29, 2025
Welcome back Donati Family!! I missed you

I was soooo into Symphony! She may have been on the spectrum but she is one badass woman! She is truly gifted. She's a ballerina and she's a pianist two strict disciplines, yet she excelled in both. I love her and Michael I was just mad it took them seven years to get together as man and wife and forever to realize.they loved each other. I was glad when they finally realized they could work together after Michael found out about her assassination business. They are so in sync and so in love with each other. I loved their relationship from day one when Michael stood up to marry her at fourteen. They are just awesome and amazing and I can't wait to see what's next for them. I hope there will be a Hush 4. Love my Donati family. And Adriano deserves his own story too. As usual, Blue, you rock!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💐💐💐💐💐💐🎈🎈🎈🎉🎊 🌟🌟🌟🌟
23 reviews
February 21, 2025
A Standing Ovation for Hush 3 – Blue Saffire, You Did That!

Some books entertain. Some books captivate. But then, there are books like Hush 3—masterpieces that transcend beyond words and become an experience. From the very first page to the breathtaking final scene, Blue Saffire doesn’t just tell a story; she delivers a symphony of emotions, one that left me literally cheering, clapping, and giving a standing ovation in my living room.

The depth of the characters, the seamless storytelling, and the sheer emotional intensity woven into every chapter make this book unforgettable. The stakes were high, the tension was palpable, and the way Blue masterfully orchestrated the journey? Pure genius. There’s something about Hush 3 that cements it as more than just a book—it’s a literary moment that lingers long after the last page.

If you’ve ever read a Blue Saffire novel, you already know she’s in a league of her own. But Hush 3? This is next-level storytelling. Take a bow, Blue. Take a bow.
Profile Image for Nicole.
320 reviews
March 1, 2025
3⭐️

The concept of the book was very insightful, because it’s not often you read about the heroine being on the spectrum. Overall it was a good book and I liked how Sim was portrayed, that even with your differences you can still be excellent at whatever you put your mind to.

I know I shouldn’t compare it to the other books in the series but this didn’t have the same impact the others did. I feel like there wasn’t much to work with in the sense that, there were too many opinions which at times I didn’t mind but I couldn’t formulate my own idea of who Sim and Michael were.

They just had time stamps throughout that signified and age of maturity, and two seconds later it was whomping time and I didn’t mind that because it was funny sometimes. No one messed with their family, I get that but it took too long to resolve the problem, seeing that in the end it only took a chapter to terminate Leonardo. Overall, I didn’t hate it but I didn’t love it either.
41 reviews
March 8, 2025
on brand

One thing about a book from Blue… the main characters gonna waste up 20 years before they finally get together.

Cute story but soooooooooo much time was wasted. Most of the story could have taken place between their marriage and at most her 21st birthday. However continuous miscommunication led to almost 2 decades separation.

Profile Image for Nene.
1,787 reviews26 followers
February 21, 2025
Love it!

Wait a long time for this book and it did not disappoint. I love Micheal and SIM , SIM was funny and straight to the point she had no filter. This book gave me insight on what was going on in the other Blue Saffire books that was in this series. I would recommend.
10 reviews1 follower
March 10, 2025
good read

It was a good story. Just a bite much to keep up with time line and intermingling stories. It worth reading.
Profile Image for Yvonne Daniels.
2,721 reviews19 followers
February 21, 2025
Absolutely Sooo Enjoyable and Awesome

Oh WOW double WOW this is absolutely awesome. It's another marvelous story that's full of action vengeance and suspense. I really enjoyed Michael and Symphony they are so amazing and great together. I really enjoyed the loyalty and togetherness of these characters. When you put the drama in with all of emotions along with how intriguing and captivating each chapter is. What you have that you have is something extraordinary. This story is well written and so enjoyable every moment will bring you such a pleasurable experience. Michael and SIM met when they are both young one eventful night that was full of violence and suspense, They grow to love to each other in this fantastic tale. But because of SIM's family the drama didn't stop here. So we can say let the action began along with the suspense. This relationship has loads of drama, passion and secrets but Michael has made a commitment to always protect and take care of Symphony this so fantastic and sizzling hot. Oh my I found this to be truly a awesome experience and I'm so proud that I'm a fan of Blue Saffire. She pulls you in from the beginning and keeps you turning pages until the end. If you enjoy a story that has such captivating and awesome characters with great chemistry while having a mafia vibe that's thrilling full of action that in the end will have you LOL because of the humor is definitely wicked and magnificent but let's not forget that even the secondary characters are some of the best characters to read about.There is only one thing that I wanted more and that is for this story to continue without ending. But overall this was a story I couldn't stop reading and I couldn't put my reader down but it's well worth the sleepless night and I know I will be reading this a second and third time plus I'm can't wait until I get the next story because I will be all over it the minute I download it. Happy Reading I know you will enjoy every moment of this story and all of the other stories in this series.

Profile Image for Jessica.
456 reviews2 followers
January 15, 2026
Not my favorite but Still what a read. ❤️

I enjoy reading this book, its not my favorite characters out of this series but it still worth the read.

I think the most frustration part of this book from time to time was Symphony herself. She frustrated me because she could’ve had a conversation with Micheal to figure out misunderstanding, but instead she kept quiet and ran away a lot. This frustrated me is the worst way. That and her getting upset with Micheal when he removed her bodyguard. Her getting upset with Micheal annoyed me because she knew that her bodyguard has feeling for him. And she also know that he looks at her a certain way, and Micheal voices his discontent of this, and she just brushes it off. That’s annoying.

Other than this I really like this book. I love how Blue Saffire made one of her made characters be on the spectrum, and still is a badass! I absolutely love this, Symphony is a power house that can do anything she put her mind through and i absolutely love this!
Profile Image for Michelle.
892 reviews3 followers
September 25, 2025
Been a minute since I've read something by Ms. Blue!!!

I even did a reread of books 1 & 2 to follow better. I'm never disappointed. Hush 3 was excellent. At times I felt it was dragging a little but as soon as I got there, in the next instance she got me back on track. It's funny in other books where Michael and Sim appeared I hadn't the slightest idea she was made that way. Didn't matter cause she was still as fierce as ever. She showed plenty of folks she is NOT the one you mess with! I loved the way Michael stepped up to be there right from the beginning and stayed committed, even when he thought he messed up. Now, if I could just get more on their family life, we left off with her pregnant with their 2nd and beginning her training with Sammy. I have been ready for his story for a looooonngg minute now. Think I will do a reread of Ballers so I can read book 3 of that series. You ALWAYS doin ya thang Ms. Blue Saffire.
Profile Image for Ashley Renesha  Renesha.
35 reviews
April 29, 2025
Just finished!! This book was a page turner, I could not get enough of this story! . Missing gaps were filled in throughout this book... Symphony and Micheal’s relationship was beautiful .. These two were able to overcome their challenges and prove time and time again they were made for one another. I absolutely adored having an Badass Autistic FMC ..

I am yet to pickup a book from Blue Saffire that is not a 5 star read !!
I feel a connection to the characters in her books . They just feel so relatable . Love this book and love this whole series !

I can’t wait to read more from this universe .

If you are looking for a book that has romance , action ,friendships , family ties aswel as take you on an emotional rollercoaster.

Please invest in these books .


(Start with the legally bound series and work your way through )
Profile Image for TACORA MCCLUNEY.
2,539 reviews11 followers
February 22, 2025
Sim and Michael

I freakin' loved it, darling! The storyline meshes together like a well-tailored suit. While I still have a soft spot for Val and Uri, Michael and Sim have stolen the show. Imagine, a nineteen-year-old tasked with marrying a fourteen-year-old for her protection - the very definition of a May-December romance! What a delightful twist, and kudos to the author for never betraying the sanctity of their union. Blue Saffire, you've outdone yourself, and I can't wait to see what other literary gems you have in store. 💗💗
99 reviews
March 2, 2025
Enjoyable read. I loved how Micheal and SIM love evolved and strengthened over the test of time allowing the other to come into their own before connecting as partners.

Admired how Sim claimed her own identity. Loved her becoming a hitter.

Was pleased to read about Val and Uri family and their ongoing commitment to one another.

Even though there were mixed feelings about Julissa. I did feel sorry for her. Wished she was given a chance at redemption before losing her life.

I’d like to read about Nico. Curious as to how to recovered from a devastating injury.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
124 reviews
March 18, 2025
In it Together.

Isn't love grand? This was a great love story. I wish I could have met Symphony. She was awesome. Her accomplishments were vast and unbelievable she you've discovered what makes her who she fully embraced her abilities. Michael was totally right for her. She was everything to him. You could feel the love and support. This family showed their family ties were everything. This book is the best I've read in a while but the series brought it all together. All the stars and more!!!
100 reviews
April 30, 2025
Phenomenal

I LOVED the Legally Bound series and how the other series tied in. Blue did an amazing job of weaving characters and storylines. This one did not disappoint at all. It is hands down my favorite next to LB 5.5. The backstory on Michael and Sim was so well done and developed. I’m here for all of the action and the multi-perspective view of events that took place in other books. How their love developed and how Sim came into her own was the best. I hope we get more books like this!
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7 reviews
February 21, 2025
Reading this book gives you bags under your eyes. Unable to close the book

This book kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning to the end My friend Nelleda Let me know that hush 3 was out Once I open the book I couldn't put it down, I basically stayed up all night And when I finally went to sleep I dreamt about the book And I woke up just so I can continue reading the book You keep that pen a moving!
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235 reviews2 followers
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February 24, 2025
Yessssss!

The long awaited book 3 and it did no disappoint! A lot of things makes sense now because its went back and explained slot of things from the other Hush books and even others that ties the families together. But unfortunately now I get the great pleasure of now going back and rereading them .As always a phenomenal job . And please readers do yourself a favor and read not only this series but all of Mrs.Suffice books you want regret not a single page .
467 reviews2 followers
February 26, 2025
Outstanding!

Just wow folks. I was captivated by this story. It was filled with suspense, action and romance. I could not get enough of these characters. Their planning and fighting skills made me feel as though I was watching one of the "Bourne" movies. Please bring more books like this. Not a fan of paranormal, shifter or vampire stories. I am looking forward to more of the Blackheart brothers and hopefully Bella.
695 reviews3 followers
March 5, 2025
Not enough stars!

Five stars is not enough for this book. I have read the previous books in this series and it was wonderful to have them in Hush 3. I love Michael with all his tenderness and ruthlessness. Sim was so brave and so smart. I loved that the point was clear, being on the spectrum doesn’t mean you are a loss to society. Determination and the right tools can carry a person to heights unknown!!
Profile Image for CiCi.
20 reviews
April 2, 2025
SIM & MICHAEL!!

An amazing ending to an amazing series! So much has happened! Blue is just an amazing writer/author! I am so happy about SIM & MICHAEL! I have said this is past reviews, the love that is shown from these men in these books! Like where is MY person and will they show me the same love that is given to the women in these series?! Ahhh! One can hope! This series has kept me wanting more and more!
139 reviews
April 9, 2025
can’t put down

As per usual I tried to stay up all night until I was done, my husband made me go to bed since he knew I had things to do. This was unexpected, I thought we were done, I didn’t think Micheal and Sim was getting a book, and then bam. I feel like, I’m not sure how to explain. Back story to how they became the beasts that they are. I loved it. Got to start the series over. With so many books you forget things. Now on to the children. I need one for them.
Profile Image for LaTanya Wright.
705 reviews
February 21, 2025
His Symphony

You can never go wrong with a story centered around the Donati family. Michael and Symphony love was a slow dance that created a beautiful work of art. More pieces were shown and put in place in the Blue Saffire world and we were granted cameos from some of our favorites. This year will be one great read!
Profile Image for Nicole c Thompson.
63 reviews
February 21, 2025
Hush 3

Blue did her thing, in this book. I love Sim and Michael. They were awesome. I was tearing up because. SIM just wanted to be with Michael I loved her journey how she learned how to deal with her disability for lack of a better word. Looking forward to Sammy and the Alliance can't wait !!
47 reviews5 followers
February 22, 2025
The Queen is Back

She has return. I have missed this Blue. This was everything. This was fresh and original. No repeats. Great job bring everything together. I'm greedy for more. This universe can go on forever and I hope it does. I'm so glad she returned back to this universe. I'm excited for the other characters and their stories.
Profile Image for Jackie Brown.
569 reviews2 followers
February 22, 2025
bravo!!!!

I’ve read this entire catalog! This was a treat for sure! So much time wasted between Michael and Symphony love and communication, etc but Symphony was definitely the “woman 👊🏽she may have been on the spectrum but so dang smart! And funny😂her outburst were priceless!!! What she did to learn things; piano, ballet and becoming an assassin 😲wow! Great read!
164 reviews2 followers
February 26, 2025
Worth The Wait

OMG! What can I say about this book. Love, love, loved it! Michael and Sim story was worth the wait. Sim's journey to be the hitter, that is, she, I never would have seen it coming. And what can I say about Michael? He is as deadly as Uri.
Thank you, Blue, for revisiting the Legally Bound universe. I can't wait for the next book.
Profile Image for Amy Pittman.
3 reviews
March 1, 2025
Why do I get caught up EVERY TIME???!!!

First off, I have loved Sim forever. She showed up in Hush, I believe, for the first time. Ballers 3 I really believed in her. Always wanted to hear her and Michael's story. The two of them are as great as Uri and Val. But now that I have, I'm interested in Annabelle.
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