Ruined By Rhapsody

Feretti Syndicate #3

by Sherry Blake

The most dangerous melody is the one that makes a monster feel.Emotion is not an option in my world. Feeling anything at all could mean death.

Control is how I've survived. How I've become the mafia enforcer other men fear.

I don't ask, I take.

I don't request, I command.

But the moment I heard Evelyn play, my restraint morphed into obsession
One perfect woman. One haunting melody. One reckless decision.
I snatched her from a world of spotlights and locked her deep in my shadows.
Told her, myself, my capo that it was for her protection. A necessary evil.
The lie tastes bitter even as I repeat it.
Because the truth is more vicious, more consuming.

All the while I can't keep my blood-stained hands off her soft skin

Can't keep my ravenous eyes from her lush curves.
I recognize in her the same captive soul yearning to soar beyond its confines.
I want to be the one to set her free. The one who owns that freedom.

Will she ever see beyond the darkness in my soul? Or will she fight tooth and nail to escape?*Ruined By Rhapsody is a full-length dark mafia, kidnapping, enemies to lovers romance loaded with vengeance, betrayal, secrets, lies and most of all, a ton of steam heat. No cheating and a guaranteed HEA..

This is the third book in Feretti Syndicate mafia series. Each book in this series features a different couple and can be read as a standalone, but for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended reading order.

Feretti Syndicate Reading Order & Tropes 1. Ruined By Revenge (Damiano & Zoe)
Arranged Marriage, Age Gap, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Possessive/Jealous Alpha Male

2. Ruined By Blood (Enzo & Sienna)
Age Gap, Kidnapping, Forced Proximity, Enemies to Lovers, Possessive/Jealous Alpha Male, Scarred hero, Who did this to you?, Good Girl/Bad Boy

3. Ruined By Rhapsody (Noah & Evelyn)
Age Gap, Kidnapping, Forced Proximity, Enemies to Lovers, Possessive/Jealous Alpha Male, Scarred hero, Who did this to you?

4. Ruined By Captivity (Alessio & Melania)
Age Gap, Kidnapping, Forced Proximity, Enemies to Lovers, OTT Possessive/Jealous Alpha Male, Tortured hero

5. Ruined By Protection (Matteo & Hazel)
Age Gap, Forced Proximity, Second Chance, OTT Possessive/Jealous Alpha Male, He Falls First, Who did this to you?

Genres: Mafia Romance, Romance

482 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 29, 2025

Reviews

[timap · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ruined by Rhapsody 3.5⭐️
MMC Noah Rivera “Ghost”
FMC Evelyn Anderson
❤️Tropes: st@lking, m@fia, k!dnapping, sassy FMC, obsessive possessive MMC, burn the world down for her 🔥
📍Setting: NY - Manhattan
💁POV: dual, first person
🖤Darkness level: 2/5
🔥Spice starts at 48%
🌶️Spice 3/5
📚Plot 3/5
🌎World building 3.5/5
⚠️Triggers: st@lking, vi0lence, murd3r, k!dnapping, child @buse / tr@uma, mention of past ch3ating (not MC’s), parental d3ath, c@ptivity

This one is a super bingeable, fun time! Obsessive, possessive MMC, st@lking plus k!dnapping to keep her safe. Sassy FMC with some trust issues, and the writing is good. All in all, it’s a pretty fun, safe read - albeit predictable.

The MMC works for Damiano and the Feretti family, but he’s not related. He sees this girl performing violin at one of their parties, and instantly wants to know more about her. He st@lks her from a distance, watches her sleep 🤭, for almost a year (!) until he sees three Russian goons trying to grab her - so of course he has to intervene, and k!dnap her himself .. 🤷‍♀️ it was for her safety! She obviously doesn’t see it that way, and is quite angry about it!

Evelyn is a professional Violinist, and plays for some of the underworld families. Her father was a tyrant, the poor kid was locked in a room and forced to practice until her fingers bled at the age of 7, and he later “sold” a contract to the Russians for her to play. This plot point was a little unclear to me.. and of course, our FMC makes terrible decisions when it comes to her own safety 🤦‍♀️ this is one of those annoying predictable plot points.. but, I still had a fun time!

I realized I read the other 2 books last year, and the only reason I remembered was the sister’s name, Lucrezia. Her character- I really want her book! 🙌

[Angie Baer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holy smokes... where do I even BEGIN with Ruined by Rhapsody?

Book 3 in the Ferretti Syndicate series comes out swinging from page one. Noah- the family's enforcer-has been obsessing over Evelyn, a gifted violinist, for over a year. And when I say obsession... whew. That word is doing some very light lifting here. ** He's been watching her, tracking her, fully convincing himself it's all about protection.

So when real danger shows up, Noah does what only a morally gray enforcer would do: he kidnaps her to keep her safe. Except-plot twist-Evelyn has been sort of
"sold" by her father to the Russian mafia.

What follows is an enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity situation that I genuinely wasn't sure would work... and somehow it absolutely did. The result? A surprisingly beautiful love story wrapped in dark romance vibes and a solid redemptive arc.

The chemistry between Noah and Evelyn is off the charts— even while she's fighting it every step of the way. And once she realizes he isn't the monster she believes him to be? Game. Over. Dark, intense, emotional, and totally addictive-this one stuck with me.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good addition to this series. This is book 3 which you can read any of these books as a standalone but I would suggest to start with book 1 so you know who is who and why this family does what they do. This time it’s Noahs turn. He is known as the Phantom, he kills for the Feretti family and is feared by many. When he sees Evenly playing the violin at Damiano’s wedding, he is hooked. He’s been watching her for months and after she plays for Damiano and Zoe’s little girl’s christening, he follows her once again. When he sees she’s in danger from the Russians he’s steps in and takes her. Boy does she not like that idea but from here on out the books gets good. I don’t like to give the story away, just a little snippet so if you like an enjoyable Mafia family story, then this series is for you.

[BP34 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Evelyn and Noah’s story and the third book in Feretti Syndicate mafia series. This book can be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading the other books and preferably in order. The books are page-turners and you won’t be disappointed. Each book features a different family member and what part they play in the family mafia syndicate. Noah is the ‘killer’ for the family business. This book is full of hot action, plenty of danger. He is mesmerized by Evelyn when he hears her playing music at a wedding. Later, he kidnaps her against her will when he finds out she is in danger from the Russians. An enemies to lovers theme that will keep you engaged. A great story with plenty of steam. An HEA and no cliffhanger. I read a free arc via Bad Boy Updates and voluntarily chose to write a review. A great addition to the series.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Evelyn is a violinist and Noah is an enforcer for the Feretti family. Evelyn catches the eye of Noah when she plays her violin at Damiano Feretti's wedding.
Evelyn and Noah's relationship has quite the unconventional beginning, but the relationship that they end up with is very intense and steamy. Noah does not talk about his past with anyone, but the trust her shows in Evelyn makes him want to share.
Evelyn has had no autonomy when it comes to her life because of her father's expectations, but when she is with Noah willingly it is the first time she feels free. Evelyn is naive and I want to throttle her some time through the book. But I love everything about this book. Alessio's story sounds like it is coming next and I cannot wait to read it.

[K. Smock · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in the series, and it does not disappoint. It can be read as a standalone but if you start at book one you have more of the back history and know who is who. This is Noah and Evelyn's story. He is known as the Phantom and feared by most. He is the Feretti family assassin. Noah hears Evelyn playing the violin at Damiano's wedding, he is immediately taken with her. He basically stalks her for months and when he learns she is in danger, he steps in to save her by kidnapping her. She doesn't take to kindly to that and this is when the book starts getting really good. You'll need to read the story to find out what happens. This is a good mafia romance.

I voluntarily wrote this review from reading an advanced copy of this book.

[Raecharmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noah has been drawn to Evelyn since he saw her perform at a wedding. He started following her because of his need to see her. When he saw an enemy's men go after her one night he steps in and takes her home with him. Evelyn doesn't know if she can trust him because of how he just took her. She's been in a cage most of her life because of the men that took control from her. Its not long before she sees Noah differently and things change between them. Will he be able to keep her safe? Will they finally admit to what they want from one another?

This is another great installment from this series. This is a well written and very entertaining story. Its a book that any book lover would enjoy.

I read and reviewed this book for bad Boy Update.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 3rd in the series of a deliciously dark romances. Noah is known as the ghost, the job always coming first. That changes the moment he hears Evelyn play her violin for his boss. Evelyn desperately wants to be in control of her own life, but knows for now she is tied to the mysterious and dangerous Russian and to her father. Knowing she is in danger, Noah rescue's her from her boss and decides to keep her for himself...for security reasons. While she hates what Noah has done, she can't help her attraction to him. Can she really fall for her kidnapper; what will she do when the people she cares about become targets? This is definitely dark, intense both is suspense and passion...loved it!
I received this ARC from Bad Boy Updates.

[Linda Stokes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noah is part of the Feretti Syndicate. His job is as the killer. He hears music at a wedding that may change his life. That is when he sees Evelyn. He kidnaps Evelyn for himself. Evelyn finds that she wants to discover new parts of her life after the kidnapping. Will Evelyn find that she enjoys being with Noah? Will Noah be glad that he kidnapped Evelyn? Will Noah and Evelyn find a happy ending?
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book via Bad Boy Update.

Fabulous Feretti Syndicate romance!

[Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a brilliant mafia read.
Noah has been obsessed with Evelyn since the first time he saw her playing the violin at his bosses wedding so when he sees her in danger he helps save.
Now she is safe in his home but to Evelyn she being kept against her will.
Will Noah be able to keep her safe when the enemy is closing in.
The chemistry between Noah and Evelyn is electric but could they get their chance together or will they be ripped apart forever.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

[Lindarhc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noah is a guy who never loves or lets his guard down until he hears Evelyn play the violin. Noah goes where ever she goes to watch and listen to her. He doesn’t realise that Ivan who Evelyn signed a contract with to get away from her controlling father has been watching. Noah followed her home from the concerts to make sure she is safe. Until one night after doing two concerts she goes home and three of Ivan’s men are waiting for her. Noah rushes in to save her and kills the men and takes Evelyn away. There troubles are just starting now this is a must read book. I can’t wait for the next book to come out.

[Dani Marlowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Strong addition to this series, Noah and Evelyn's journey will take you on a rollercoaster, an emotional one, they had many ups and downs along the way but they were so made for each other, they were drawn together, strong attraction and chemistry, it was steamy, they were good together. I enjoyed this story, it was great. Thanks, Sherry Blake, Great work, the plot was strong, the story was written well, it's a good story, Great job :)

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing story!!

This is the third book in this phenomenal series and this is Evelyn and Noah's story.
This is a well written easy to read, action packed story, with family dynamics, friendships, emotions, danger, suspense, intrigue, secrets, determination, tension, drama, revelations, undeniable chemistry, and love which leads to an entertaining, twisted, and unpredictable, mafia romance
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.

[Mariaty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg I’m so in love with the Feretti Men! I always thought my favorite was Enzo till I met Noah Fucking Rivera!!! 🍷 everything of him is just perfect!! 👌🏽 raw and primal just exquisite like a good wine! For the next book you can take me and I will play the piano for you Mr. Rivera 😎.

And BTW Evelyn doesn’t deserves him, too innocent for him and just breakable hehehe he deserves someone like Lucrecia Feretti!! The storm wrapped around old money and Italian traditions 🥹🍷🥰

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book! Evelyn is a violinist and finds she is in danger from a very bad man, Noah works for the mafia and is obsessed with her so he's been watching her but when someone trys to kidnapped her all bets are off. Will she hate him for saving her or will love come through? Can Noah let his cold heart love her or is it too late?

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Evelyn is a professional violinist. Noah is an enforcer for the Feretti Mafia. Noah is enraptured with Evelyn. When he sees Evelyn being forced to leave her apartment building, he kidnapped her to protect her. Will he be able to keep her safe? What will Damiano say? What happens when she escapes? Great story with lots of chemistry and suspense.

[_booknerd.4ever_ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Obsession at first sight! Noah and Evelyn’s story is explosive! The alpha male and his fiery woman! The plot was interesting and intriguing. Some twist and turns I didn’t see coming. I was hooked from the very beginning! I really loved these two together. They were well-developed and easily relatable. I do plan on going back and reading the other books in this series.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book.

[Belle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yep, exactly my kind of story! He’s obsessed with her, and she’s the light to his darkness. I liked that even though he struggled with communication at the beginning, he still wanted to give her the best he could, despite the circumstances. The restaurant scene was really the turning point in their dynamic. The ending was a bit unexpected, but it was good.

[Angela Hammond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wouldn't see it coming...

These two seemed like polar opposites and in the beginning, I wondered how in the world they would ever make it work. Eventually, as usual works with forced proximity, they got to know each other and appreciate their differences. There's a nice HEA at the end.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

watching, protecting and defending

He is the families enforcer to the Ferretti family, also in love from afar , following a violinist for a year, unknown to her until one night a kidnapping was arranged by a rival mafia family, they didn’t succeed but she was kidnapped anyway by her saviour. Great story from the first page to the last.

[Serina · Rating 1 out of 5]

There's some unneccessary stuff. They Drive to house have meeting and then leave. It coulda been a phone call. He's mesmorized by her. She hates him cuz he saved her from being killed. Yup you read correctly. The guy sacrifing everything to keep her safe is so called bad guy in her eyes. Ruining the series.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

He heard her and that was it. He was going to have her no matter what and he lied why he wanted to protect her. He just wanted no one else to have her as she was his, all his. See if she gets away from him before he destroys her

[avah · Rating 2 out of 5]

2⭐️ erm i kinda wasn’t vibing with the fmc bc everyone around you is telling you don’t go and it’s not your fault and then it becomes your fault bc you go against literally everyone around you and then the plot at the end was just kinda rushed

[Jodie Lauren · Rating 1 out of 5]

Noah has been transfixed by musician Evelyn since he first laid eyes on her. She doesn’t realise the danger she is in so he steps into help.

🤦🏻‍♀️ I’m not sure what the plot was about, she’s a musician and the Russians want her but not sure why.

Xx

[Letmommyread · Rating 4 out of 5]

again with the long ending

The endings to this series are one big epilogue. I appreciate that sometimes but the its unnecessarily long. I thoroughly enjoyed the beginning of the story. The enemies to lovers trope is absolutely perfect in this book.

[dre · Rating 4 out of 5]

it was good

I enjoyed the action and storyline of the book but the MFC. SMH, I have two words, bye Felicia. She was so stubborn and combative that had me wondering what in the AF did the MMC see in her. I don’t think it added to their chemistry it took away from it.

[Maria Case · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the story between Noah and Evelyn. The one item that I missed is how old is Noah? We find out finally that Evelyn is 24.

Looking forward to hearing and reading Alessio’s story. I am reading these books very swiftly because I can’t get enough of them. Thank you Sherry.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arc review For a honest review in my own words on a book I read. What a great story I loved how Noah shows his other side in this story not just his ruff side . Fantastic

[Rileigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was such a trauma response

[Kristen Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

LISTEN!..... I am ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED with Sherry Blake's Feretti Sydicate Mafia Series!!!!! This is the third book in this series. This book can be read as a standalone, but you definitely should read them in order so you know who is who, and why this family does what they do! I could NOT put this book down! Noah and Evelyn are amazing characters! This book is full of hot action, plenty of danger. He is entrapped by Evelyn's grace and beauty when he hears her playing her violin at Damaino and Zoe's wedding. Noah starts being Evelyn's secret bodyguard that she didn't know she had. Love all of the spice, the banter, the plot, literally EVERYTHING about this book and the series so far! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!