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Feretti Syndicate #7
Pietro
PIETROI'm already dead inside.
Loving her could finish the job.
Thirteen years ago, I died with my best friend Pablo in a warehouse ambush.
I just didn't stop breathing.
I've spent over a decade as a ghost.
Ruthless, cold, already dead inside.
Then Nora Kelly walks into my office.
My new secretary. Sharp. Fearless.
I swore I'd never feel again. But she's cracking something open inside me.
Making me want to live instead of just survive.
NORAI'm lying with every breath.
When he finds out, we'll both burn.
My real name is Nora O'Sullivan.
I'm the daughter of the Irish mob boss who wants Pietro Sartori six feet under.
Every time Pietro looks at me with something that might be trust, I'm lying to his face.
He thinks I'm his salvation.
He's letting me past walls no one else has breached.
I'm the knife aimed at his heart.
And when he discovers the truth, there won't be anything left of either of us.
Loving her could finish the job.
Thirteen years ago, I died with my best friend Pablo in a warehouse ambush.
I just didn't stop breathing.
I've spent over a decade as a ghost.
Ruthless, cold, already dead inside.
Then Nora Kelly walks into my office.
My new secretary. Sharp. Fearless.
I swore I'd never feel again. But she's cracking something open inside me.
Making me want to live instead of just survive.
NORAI'm lying with every breath.
When he finds out, we'll both burn.
My real name is Nora O'Sullivan.
I'm the daughter of the Irish mob boss who wants Pietro Sartori six feet under.
Every time Pietro looks at me with something that might be trust, I'm lying to his face.
He thinks I'm his salvation.
He's letting me past walls no one else has breached.
I'm the knife aimed at his heart.
And when he discovers the truth, there won't be anything left of either of us.
- GenresMafia Romance
486 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2025
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March 1, 2026
This was my first book by Sherry Blake and I had it on pause for a while, but when I unpaused it I couldn’t even fathom it by I had it one pause in the first place🤦🏽♀️ The writing style is so easy and ever chapter has you wanting more.
What can I say besides this book was yummy. I loved how Nora is a strong fmc and doesn’t take even crap, but when she lets herself be vulnerable, ugh I loved that. It really felt like chefs kiss. Pierto was a lovely mmc who thought he didn’t deserve good things and bam in walks Nora and making him feel things he thought he looked away long ago. I will definitely be continuing with the next few books and then swing back around to the beginning!
Pierto (36) Nora (23)
What can I say besides this book was yummy. I loved how Nora is a strong fmc and doesn’t take even crap, but when she lets herself be vulnerable, ugh I loved that. It really felt like chefs kiss. Pierto was a lovely mmc who thought he didn’t deserve good things and bam in walks Nora and making him feel things he thought he looked away long ago. I will definitely be continuing with the next few books and then swing back around to the beginning!
Pierto (36) Nora (23)
November 27, 2025
I loved this book. The writing style is smooth, easy to fall into, and perfectly paced—I ended up reading it in a single day because once it pulled me in, that was it.
Nora and Pietro were fantastic main characters. Nora is intelligent, stubborn, and a true survivor. To stay alive, she ends up working as secretary to the angry, miserable Italian Don, Pietro Sartori. Pietro is weighed down by grief and guilt, convinced he’s undeserving of happiness and carrying demons he can’t let go of.
What made this story really shine for me was how well Nora matches him. She isn’t easily intimidated, and unlike his previous secretaries, she stands her ground. Their banter is sharp and entertaining, their chemistry builds naturally, and more than once I found myself smiling at their dynamic.
The plot is full of addictive twists and turns—immersive, fast-moving, and angsty in all the right ways. The family dynamics were a great addition and added emotional depth to the story.
I would have loved an epilogue set a few years later, but honestly, that just means I’m even more excited for Lorenzo and Sophia’s story.
Thank you for the ARC—I really enjoyed this one. It just hit right.
Nora and Pietro were fantastic main characters. Nora is intelligent, stubborn, and a true survivor. To stay alive, she ends up working as secretary to the angry, miserable Italian Don, Pietro Sartori. Pietro is weighed down by grief and guilt, convinced he’s undeserving of happiness and carrying demons he can’t let go of.
What made this story really shine for me was how well Nora matches him. She isn’t easily intimidated, and unlike his previous secretaries, she stands her ground. Their banter is sharp and entertaining, their chemistry builds naturally, and more than once I found myself smiling at their dynamic.
The plot is full of addictive twists and turns—immersive, fast-moving, and angsty in all the right ways. The family dynamics were a great addition and added emotional depth to the story.
I would have loved an epilogue set a few years later, but honestly, that just means I’m even more excited for Lorenzo and Sophia’s story.
Thank you for the ARC—I really enjoyed this one. It just hit right.
December 28, 2025
I really wanted to dislike Pietro after Lucrezia's story, but his story with Nora? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. The spice was spicy, the plot and drama was juicy with twists, turns, and a couple of "holy shit, what???"s. The banter and sexual tension between Nora and Pietro was perfect. 10/10, would read again.I would read this book again and again and I don't reread anything, ever. I devoured this book, this story in 2.5 days.
I was given an early copy as an ARC reader and I'm so honored. ❤️ I absolutely love how Sherry Blake writes women that are real with real problems, real thoughts and real needs. The women in her books aren't just blank and boring. I feel like I could be friends with many of the women in her stories.
I was given an early copy as an ARC reader and I'm so honored. ❤️ I absolutely love how Sherry Blake writes women that are real with real problems, real thoughts and real needs. The women in her books aren't just blank and boring. I feel like I could be friends with many of the women in her stories.
January 8, 2026
For some reason I still haven’t figured out, mafia office romances are my kryptonite.
Overall, I enjoyed the book because it has all the ingredients for a good mafia romance and was rather well-written, it did drag on at the end tbh. This type of mafia should def be shorter.
✅ workplace/office setting
✅ Irish mafia vs. Italian mafia
✅ hidden identity
✅ kidnapped by the villain / torture
✅ action-packed
No virgin FMC
Minor OM drama and OW drama
However, the MMC gave me massive headache.
Pietro was the king of a-holes. The guy was a douche and an alcoholic.
Writers should be more careful with how they describe their MMCs; a guy who scares the shit out of his secretaries, f***s half of them, and discards them like objects doesn’t scream dark, dangerous, and mysterious… just an idiot with a lot of red flags, and not in a good way.
Of course, Pietro will tell you he’s always in control, and then he breaks a glass, phone, or wall every other morning just because…
Also, his BFF died 13 years ago and the guy is still not over it! Even Pablo’s mum has a better handle on her emotions, and it was her son!!!
And because the MMC is an idiot, we get some small OW drama.
Also, things that didn’t make sense:
Nora’s salary?? 54k? For Boston mafia?? What is going on here?
They live in the same place but arrive at work separately, a few minutes apart.
Shipping manifests. I have no idea how they work or what they look like, but do some research, this comes up a lot.
Pietro asks to double the security every chapter… he’s probably run out of people by chapter 10.
Overall, I enjoyed the book because it has all the ingredients for a good mafia romance and was rather well-written, it did drag on at the end tbh. This type of mafia should def be shorter.
✅ workplace/office setting
✅ Irish mafia vs. Italian mafia
✅ hidden identity
✅ kidnapped by the villain / torture
✅ action-packed
No virgin FMC
Minor OM drama and OW drama
However, the MMC gave me massive headache.
Pietro was the king of a-holes. The guy was a douche and an alcoholic.
Writers should be more careful with how they describe their MMCs; a guy who scares the shit out of his secretaries, f***s half of them, and discards them like objects doesn’t scream dark, dangerous, and mysterious… just an idiot with a lot of red flags, and not in a good way.
Of course, Pietro will tell you he’s always in control, and then he breaks a glass, phone, or wall every other morning just because…
Also, his BFF died 13 years ago and the guy is still not over it! Even Pablo’s mum has a better handle on her emotions, and it was her son!!!
And because the MMC is an idiot, we get some small OW drama.
Also, things that didn’t make sense:
Nora’s salary?? 54k? For Boston mafia?? What is going on here?
They live in the same place but arrive at work separately, a few minutes apart.
Shipping manifests. I have no idea how they work or what they look like, but do some research, this comes up a lot.
Pietro asks to double the security every chapter… he’s probably run out of people by chapter 10.
November 29, 2025
ARC Review, thx Sherry Blake
This book is my favorite so far.
I wasn't bored for a single second and devoured it in one sitting.
This is the first installment in the Sartori Syndicate series, and it was a well-written, tangled web of drama, lies, deception, betrayal, and romance.
I like both main characters and felt the palpable chemistry between them. The reader feels Pietro's inner turmoil, and Nora is the perfect counterpart for him.
Plot, emotions, smut, and suspense combine to create a fantastic, highly readable storyline.
The epilogue could have offered more of a glimpse into the future, but readers will likely hear what happens to the entire Sartori family in Lorenzo's story. The Sartori family already played a role in the Feretti Syndicate.
HEA, no cheating or sharing
⭐️ 4/5
🌶 3/5
This book is my favorite so far.
I wasn't bored for a single second and devoured it in one sitting.
This is the first installment in the Sartori Syndicate series, and it was a well-written, tangled web of drama, lies, deception, betrayal, and romance.
I like both main characters and felt the palpable chemistry between them. The reader feels Pietro's inner turmoil, and Nora is the perfect counterpart for him.
Plot, emotions, smut, and suspense combine to create a fantastic, highly readable storyline.
The epilogue could have offered more of a glimpse into the future, but readers will likely hear what happens to the entire Sartori family in Lorenzo's story. The Sartori family already played a role in the Feretti Syndicate.
HEA, no cheating or sharing
⭐️ 4/5
🌶 3/5
April 28, 2026
ARC Review,
Thank you Sherry Blake.
I really enjoyed Pietro. This book has just the right amount of dark, messy, and emotional vibe in all the ways a mafia romance should be.
Pietro is a hothead and starts off so closed-off, but watching him fall hard for Nora was honestly one of my favorite characters of the whole book but also of the entire series.
And that restaurant scene when he shows up, tells her to leave ALONE or else, and come home to him had me literally kicking my feet. I re-read that scene multiple times.
Their chemistry is intense, their dynamic chaotic but still sweet underneath all the chaos, and Nora’s secret keeps everything tense in the best way. The spice for me was the exceeded my expectations.
I devoured this book and can’t wait for the next one.
⭐️ 5/5
Thank you Sherry Blake.
I really enjoyed Pietro. This book has just the right amount of dark, messy, and emotional vibe in all the ways a mafia romance should be.
Pietro is a hothead and starts off so closed-off, but watching him fall hard for Nora was honestly one of my favorite characters of the whole book but also of the entire series.
And that restaurant scene when he shows up, tells her to leave ALONE or else, and come home to him had me literally kicking my feet. I re-read that scene multiple times.
Their chemistry is intense, their dynamic chaotic but still sweet underneath all the chaos, and Nora’s secret keeps everything tense in the best way. The spice for me was the exceeded my expectations.
I devoured this book and can’t wait for the next one.
⭐️ 5/5
November 24, 2025
Nora ‘Kelly’ is on the run and even though she’s got someone on her side, they’re in charge of pulling the strings and she’s at their mercy, or is she. Drowning in paperwork, Pietro Sartori is in desperate need of a secretary, one that will last longer than a hot minute. When Nora doesn’t bat an eye at the disaster of an office or flinch at the over the top temper of the handsome and powerful Don who, doesn’t trust her, although he’s deeply intrigued by her efficiency, knowledge and spirit. Lines get blurred, truths aren’t shared and enemies are closer than you think all the while Pietro and Nora’s romance cannot be denied. First in a new series and it was a well written tangled web of lies, deceit, drama and an off the chart romance from start to finish. Thanks to the author for the opportunity to be a part of her ARC team to read and review her work.
November 30, 2025
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Amazing start to the Sartori Syndicate series!! Pietro and Nora were everything! You can feel and see all of the emotions Pietro had about things the happened to his family and his best friend. He held the weight of that grief on his own. Nora was definitely an unexpected twist in his life. He couldn’t resist her. There was so many times during the book where i was dying for her to just tell Pietro what happened lol He always had enough trust issues lol I truly did love this book. There were twists and turns that i definitely was not expecting at all and it kept me super interested as a reader. Sherry did well with character development and amazing plot! Can’t wait until the next book 🖤
Amazing start to the Sartori Syndicate series!! Pietro and Nora were everything! You can feel and see all of the emotions Pietro had about things the happened to his family and his best friend. He held the weight of that grief on his own. Nora was definitely an unexpected twist in his life. He couldn’t resist her. There was so many times during the book where i was dying for her to just tell Pietro what happened lol He always had enough trust issues lol I truly did love this book. There were twists and turns that i definitely was not expecting at all and it kept me super interested as a reader. Sherry did well with character development and amazing plot! Can’t wait until the next book 🖤
January 15, 2026
Great story!!
This is the seventh book in this phenomenal series and this is Pietro and Nora's story.
This is a well written action packed, easy to read story, with family dynamics, friendships, emotions, loyalty, secrets, danger, suspense, intrigue, tension, challenges, humour, close proximity, making choices, determination, revelations, undeniable chemistry, and unconditional love, which leads to an entertaining, twisted, and unpredictable addictive page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
This is the seventh book in this phenomenal series and this is Pietro and Nora's story.
This is a well written action packed, easy to read story, with family dynamics, friendships, emotions, loyalty, secrets, danger, suspense, intrigue, tension, challenges, humour, close proximity, making choices, determination, revelations, undeniable chemistry, and unconditional love, which leads to an entertaining, twisted, and unpredictable addictive page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
November 23, 2025
OMG AMAZING!!!! Sherry Blake did it AGAIN!! I did not want this book to be over! Nora and Pietro were absolutely perfect for each other! The action was incredible, the story literally had me on the edge of my seat, and the spice was 🔥 🔥 🔥!!!! I have LOVED literally EVERY SINGLE BOOK by Sherry Blake and I will ALWAYS HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend her books! They have everything you would want in a dark mafia romance!! Can’t wait for the next one!
February 28, 2026
I'm convinced Sherry Blake can't write a bad book!
This book was so good! Two broken people come together and with their baggage and trauma they find a way to make each other whole. I loved the characters in this book. I find it hard to read about a strong a FMC without her being annoying, but Sherry Blake did an amazing job! Nora was strong and defiant, but knew when to draw the line. Definitely recommend this to all mafia book readers!
This book was so good! Two broken people come together and with their baggage and trauma they find a way to make each other whole. I loved the characters in this book. I find it hard to read about a strong a FMC without her being annoying, but Sherry Blake did an amazing job! Nora was strong and defiant, but knew when to draw the line. Definitely recommend this to all mafia book readers!
March 3, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️,5
Pietro really had to go through so much. For someone who supposedly doesn’t feel much, he certainly has a high libido based on all the stories about his past, and a serious aggression problem. Nora is such a badass character. She’s incredibly smart and impressive. Her past has clearly left its marks on her as well. I found it genuinely gripping, though at times it all moved a bit too quickly.
Pietro really had to go through so much. For someone who supposedly doesn’t feel much, he certainly has a high libido based on all the stories about his past, and a serious aggression problem. Nora is such a badass character. She’s incredibly smart and impressive. Her past has clearly left its marks on her as well. I found it genuinely gripping, though at times it all moved a bit too quickly.
December 7, 2025
Love this story
Another great npvel. It has its moments of romance, comedy, with sprinkles of violence and steamy scenes. Also a stubborn and defiant MFC and the MMC can't get enough of her.
Another great npvel. It has its moments of romance, comedy, with sprinkles of violence and steamy scenes. Also a stubborn and defiant MFC and the MMC can't get enough of her.
January 15, 2026
- mafiánské rodiny
- tajná identita, útěk před bývalým
- láska na pracovišti (šéf a asistentka)
- myslí že si nezaslouží lásku
- smrt blízkého
- třetí syn nepočítal s vedením rodiny
- rodinná tajemství
- mučení
- tajná identita, útěk před bývalým
- láska na pracovišti (šéf a asistentka)
- myslí že si nezaslouží lásku
- smrt blízkého
- třetí syn nepočítal s vedením rodiny
- rodinná tajemství
- mučení
March 17, 2026
This is my first book by this author, and it won't be my last. I liked the style and manner of writing, I enjoyed the characters and the story. Mafia is my favorite genre at the moment, so I can't wait for the sequels.
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November 30, 2025DNF @ 82%.
it took me four days to get this far. it just didn't hold my interest, and i didn't like the heroine. i'd be willing to give this author another shot sometime though.
it took me four days to get this far. it just didn't hold my interest, and i didn't like the heroine. i'd be willing to give this author another shot sometime though.
December 19, 2025
Demasiado largo.
January 24, 2026
🔥🔥
I love how this series carries on with the Sartori family.
Pietro, now the Don fighting to survive. Nora Kelly stepping in to rival territory hoping to survive, loved it!
I love how this series carries on with the Sartori family.
Pietro, now the Don fighting to survive. Nora Kelly stepping in to rival territory hoping to survive, loved it!
February 27, 2026
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March 23, 2026
I really liked the characters. The story was nice and read in a few days.
December 2, 2025
Absolutely fell in love with this book , it was perfect. I didn't want it to end. I would definitely recommend this to anybody. The MCs connection was perfect.
February 16, 2026
I couldn't put this book down once I started! Everything about this book was amazing!
The romantic tension is so good, and I love how Nora stands up to Pietro. She's not scared of him, and I love how it unsettles him. The plot twist was amazing, and I didn't see it coming until the very end. I love a possessive man, and Pietro sure did deliver!
The banter between Nora and Pietro was so good, it had me giggling. I also found myself blushing a few times.
I love how Pietro slowly started accepting the fact that he was falling for Nora, and it scared him more than anything else. The jealousy in this book is also 'chefs kiss'. I absolutely love when the characters get jealous!
Sherry Blakes writing pulls you into the story and makes you feel like you're part of the characters, you feel each emotion and I can't wait for the next book to come out!
If you're looking for a grumpy, dangerous hero who falls for the enemy, only to become possessive and protective of her, then you'll love this book!
The romantic tension is so good, and I love how Nora stands up to Pietro. She's not scared of him, and I love how it unsettles him. The plot twist was amazing, and I didn't see it coming until the very end. I love a possessive man, and Pietro sure did deliver!
The banter between Nora and Pietro was so good, it had me giggling. I also found myself blushing a few times.
I love how Pietro slowly started accepting the fact that he was falling for Nora, and it scared him more than anything else. The jealousy in this book is also 'chefs kiss'. I absolutely love when the characters get jealous!
Sherry Blakes writing pulls you into the story and makes you feel like you're part of the characters, you feel each emotion and I can't wait for the next book to come out!
If you're looking for a grumpy, dangerous hero who falls for the enemy, only to become possessive and protective of her, then you'll love this book!
January 28, 2026
Sherry Blake knows how to write the perfect Mafia romance. There's just the right amount of action, violence, family and love. Nora is a strong, Irish woman who sees Pietro as more than a monster. Their chemistry sizzles as they try to deny their feelings. Pietro is a fast read. There's too much going on to set the book down. I definitely recommend this book and series. It's one of my favorites.
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