Ruined By Protection

When he touches me I don't see a killer. I see salvation.Isolation, gaslighting, punishment. I married a man who smirked while he broke me. Who threatened to murder my parents. Now I'm running from his abuse to hide with my cousin, who recently married into the Feretti mafia cosca. Ensconced in their fabulous mansion I encounter a dangerous phantom - the only man who ever made me feel alive. For just one unforgettable night. Matteo Caruso. Dark eyes. Skillful hands. Expert mouth. Ruthless killer My husband will never let me go but Matteo swears to guard me with his life. And wreak vengeance for every single one of the battle scars decorating my body. His protection comes with a price I'm not sure I can pay. But when he touches me, I remember what it feels like to be worshipped instead of owned. He kills for duty, for loyalty, for family. But will he also kill for love? I'm starting to think some prices are worth paying. But have I escaped one violent monster only to be captured by the possessive obsession of another?*Ruined By Protection is a full-length dark mafia, forced proximity, second chance romance loaded with angst, passion, secrets, lies, twists and most of all, a ton of steam heat. No cheating and a guaranteed HEA. This is the fifth 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 Capture (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?

When he touches me I don't see a killer. I see salvation.Isolation, gaslighting, punishment. I married a man who smirked while he broke me. Who threatened to murder my parents. Now I'm running from his abuse to hide with my cousin, who recently married into the Feretti mafia cosca. Ensconced in their fabulous mansion I encounter a dangerous phantom - the only man who ever made me feel alive. For just one unforgettable night. Matteo Caruso. Dark eyes. Skillful hands. Expert mouth. Ruthless killer My husband will never let me go but Matteo swears to guard me with his life. And wreak vengeance for every single one of the battle scars decorating my body. His protection comes with a price I'm not sure I can pay. But when he touches me, I remember what it feels like to be worshipped instead of owned. He kills for duty, for loyalty, for family. But will he also kill for love? I'm starting to think some prices are worth paying. But have I escaped one violent monster only to be captured by the possessive obsession of another?*Ruined By Protection is a full-length dark mafia, forced proximity, second chance romance loaded with angst, passion, secrets, lies, twists and most of all, a ton of steam heat. No cheating and a guaranteed HEA. This is the fifth 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 Capture (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?