Marry Me Not — House of Ferraro #2

House of Ferraro #2 | Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance | July 30, 2026
By Gabrielle Sands

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She was his unwanted fiancée. Now she’s the wife he craves but can never possess.

I always knew I’d return to New York one day—step back into my family’s world, marry a man my brother chose, and carry out my duty. I just never imagined that man wouldn’t want a wife—least of all me.

Cosimo Ferraro is cold. Controlled. Untouchable. A ruthless mafia prince who doesn’t believe in letting anyone inside his impenetrable walls.

His words are cruel, his dismissals cutting. Yet every time we’re in the same room, his gaze finds me… and refuses to let go.

The pull between us is impossible to ignore. But Cosimo fights it—and me—with everything he’s got.

That’s when his world fractures. His father is murdered. Suddenly the man who wanted nothing to do with me needs me to help him seize the throne he was born to take.

Six months, he promises. Six months of marriage before he’ll set me free.

But six months is long enough for everything to burn—his control, my defenses, and the line between what’s real and what was supposed to be pretend.

Marry Me Not is book 2 in House of Ferraro, a series of interconnected standalones following the Ferraro brothers, where dark and sensual romance plays out against a backdrop of family secrets and mafia intrigue.

Tropes: Mafia romance ~ Arranged marriage ~ Forced proximity ~ Morally gray hero ~ Slow burn ~ Innocent heroine

There is no OW drama in this book.

Content Warnings

Violence; explicit sexual content; mentions of sexual assault, emotional manipulation, and physical abuse. If you are new to dark romance, the FAQ has guidance on what to expect from Gabrielle Sands‘ books.

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Quick Facts

AuthorGabrielle Sands
SeriesHouse of Ferraro #2
GenreDark Romance, Mafia Romance
TropesMafia romance, Arranged marriage, Forced proximity, Morally gray hero, Slow burn, Virgin heroine
Spice🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3 out of 5
FormatEbook, Paperback, KU
Pages434
PublishedJuly 30, 2026

Series Reading Order

#BookCoupleKey Tropes
1When She UnravelsValentina & DamianoMafia romance, Boss/employee, Jealous/possessive hero, Forced proximity, Captive, Slow burn, Woman on the run, No cheating/OW drama, HEA
2When She TemptsMartina & GiorgioMafia romance, Age gap, Forced proximity, Bodyguard romance, Virgin heroine, Obsessed hero
3When She FallsGemma & RasMafia romance, Enemies to lovers, Forbidden romance, Bodyguard romance, Virgin heroine, Abused heroine, Pregnancy
4When She LovesCleo & RafaeleMafia romance, Arranged marriage, Obsessed/possessive hero, Virgin heroine, Feisty heroine, Grovel
5When He DesiresNero & BlakeMafia romance, Fake dating, Obsessed/possessive hero, Reverse grumpy/sunshine, Slow burn, Hidden identity
6When He TakesNero & BlakeMafia romance, Forced marriage, Obsessed/possessive hero, Grovel, Touch her and die
7Be With MeRomolo & MiaMafia romance, Forbidden romance, Enemies to lovers, Obsessed/possessive hero, Good girl/bad boy, Yearning, He falls first, Mystery & suspense
8Marry Me Not (this book)Cosimo & FabiMafia romance, Arranged marriage, Forced proximity, Morally gray hero, Slow burn, Virgin heroine

Meet the Characters

Cosimo Ferraro

The heir apparent to the Ferraro throne, Cosimo is cold, controlled, and doesn’t trust easily — especially not the wife his family arranged for him to marry.

Fabiana

Raised to become a mob wife, Fabiana lives her life by the rules imposed on her and sees the best in everyone. But her softness hides a woman far sharper and steadier than most people give her credit for.

Readers Who Loved This Also Loved

  • Be With Me by Gabrielle Sands — Book 1 in the House of Ferraro series. Follows Romolo (Cosimo’s brother) and Mia in a forbidden-love mafia romance. Essential reading before Marry Me Not — the family dynamics that power Cosimo’s story are introduced here.
  • The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori — A mafia romance with a powerful, morally grey hero and an arranged-marriage setup that builds into devastating chemistry, capturing the same forbidden dynamic that drives Cosimo and Fabiana.
  • Bound by Honor by Cora Reilly — The genre classic for arranged marriage mafia romance. Aria and Luca’s story is essential reading for anyone who loves the trope, and it is the clearest literary DNA ancestor to Marry Me Not.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Marry Me Not release?

Marry Me Not released July 30, 2026. It is the second book in the House of Ferraro series by Gabrielle Sands, and it is available now on Amazon.

Is Marry Me Not a standalone?

Yes. Marry Me Not is Book 2 in the House of Ferraro series, but each book in the series follows a different couple and works as a standalone. You do not need to have read Be With Me first — but the Ferraro family dynamics are introduced there, and reading it first enriches the experience of Cosimo and Fabiana’s story.

What tropes are in Marry Me Not?

The main tropes in Marry Me Not are mafia romance, arranged marriage, forced proximity, morally gray hero, slow burn, and virgin heroine.

What is the spice level of Marry Me Not?

Marry Me Not is rated 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3 out of 5 on the spice scale.

Do I need to read Be With Me before Marry Me Not?

No, but it enriches the experience. Be With Me introduces the Ferraro family and follows Cosimo’s brother Romolo. Reading it first gives you the family context and the world Cosimo operates in. If you prefer to start fresh, Marry Me Not works as a standalone — the story is Cosimo and Fabiana’s, and you will not be lost.

Where can I buy Marry Me Not?

Marry Me Not is out now in ebook, paperback, and on Kindle Unlimited — buy it on Amazon. Any special editions are announced on the Special Editions page when they go on sale.

About the Author: Gabrielle Sands is an Amazon Top 25 bestselling dark romance author with 148,000+ Goodreads ratings across her 8 published books.

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