Complete Series Guide
Last updated: March 2026
Gabrielle Sands is a bestselling dark romance and mafia romance author with 136,000+ Goodreads ratings (average 4.05), 90,000+ Amazon ratings (average 4.40), and recognition as an Amazon Top 25 Bestselling Romance Author. Her books span 3 series — 7 published titles with an 8th releasing in Summer 2026.
This is the complete Gabrielle Sands reading order guide. Whether you’re brand new to her books or catching up before the next release, this page has everything you need — series order, trope tags, content notes, spice levels, and personalized “start here” recommendations.
Complete Reading Order at a Glance
Here’s every Gabrielle Sands book in recommended reading order. ★ = best starting points for new readers.
| # | Book | Series | Year | Key Tropes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | When She Unravels ★ | The Fallen #1 | 2022 | Enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, slow burn |
| 2 | When She Tempts | The Fallen #2 | 2023 | Age gap, forbidden love, slow burn |
| 3 | When She Falls | The Fallen #3 | 2023 | Forbidden romance, enemies-to-lovers, bodyguard romance |
| 4 | When She Loves | The Fallen #4 | 2023 | Arranged marriage, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity |
| 5 | When He Desires | Fallen God #1 | 2024 | Fake dating, small town, hidden identity |
| 6 | When He Takes | Fallen God #2 | 2024 | Forced marriage, possessive hero, action |
| 7 | Be With Me ★ | House of Ferraro #1 | 2025 | Forbidden love, enemies-to-lovers, possessive hero |
| 8 | Marry Me Not | House of Ferraro #2 | Summer 2026 | Arranged marriage, enemies-to-lovers (upcoming) |
Recommended reading order: Publication order gives you the full experience, but each series works on its own. The Fallen, Fallen God, and House of Ferraro are set in the same universe — read The Fallen first for maximum payoff, or jump straight into House of Ferraro if you want to start with Gabrielle’s newest work.
Where Should I Start?
Not sure where to dive in? Here are personalized starting points based on what you love to read.
If you love mafia romance — Start with The Fallen Series
Start with: When She Unravels
This is Gabrielle’s signature series and the best entry point for readers who love authors like Danielle Lori, Cora Reilly, Neva Altaj, and RuNyx. Four interconnected standalones following powerful mafia men and the women who bring them to their knees. Morally grey heroes, slow burn tension, and the kind of enemies-to-lovers arcs that keep you up past 3 a.m.
If you want the latest — Start with House of Ferraro
Start with: Be With Me
The newest series following the Ferraro brothers — interconnected standalones where dark, sensual romance collides with family secrets and mafia intrigue. You can read this series without reading The Fallen first, but you’ll catch more Easter eggs if you do.
If you want the full experience — Read in publication order
Start with When She Unravels and read everything in the order Gabrielle wrote it. You’ll watch her writing evolve and catch every connection between the worlds she’s built.
The Fallen Series (2022–2023)
Genre: Dark romance / Mafia romance
Format: Four interconnected standalones — can be read in order or individually, but reading in order gives the full experience
Series tropes: Enemies-to-lovers, age gap romance, forced proximity, arranged marriage, morally grey heroes, possessive heroes, slow burn
The Fallen series follows powerful mafia men and the women who bring them to their knees. Each book is its own love story, but the characters are connected through a shared world of loyalty, danger, and dark desire.
Book 1: When She Unravels (2022)
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Tropes: Enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, boss/employee, morally grey hero, slow burn
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5
Content notes: Violence, dark themes, mature sexual content, captivity, references to past trauma
Book 2: When She Tempts (2023)
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Tropes: Age gap romance, forbidden love, slow burn, morally grey hero
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5
Content notes: Violence, dark themes, mature sexual content, power imbalance dynamics
Book 3: When She Falls (2023)
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Tropes: Forbidden romance, enemies-to-lovers, bodyguard romance, jealous/possessive hero
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5
Content notes: Violence, dark themes, explicit sexual content, abused heroine (not by hero)
Book 4: When She Loves (2023)
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Tropes: Arranged marriage, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, possessive hero
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5
Content notes: Violence, dark themes, mature sexual content, mentions of abuse
Fan-favorite alert. When She Loves is consistently the book readers name as their favorite in the series. An arranged marriage romance where two people who were never supposed to fall for each other do exactly that — hard. If you love a possessive hero who would burn the world down for his woman, this is the one.
Fallen God Duet (2024)
Genre: Dark romance / Mafia romance / Small-town romance
Format: Duet (must be read in order)
Series tropes: Fake dating, small-town romance that shifts into mafia thriller, slow burn, forbidden love, morally grey hero
Connection to The Fallen: Spinoff — characters from The Fallen appear, but the duet works as a standalone entry point
The Fallen God Duet starts as a small-town fake dating romance and shifts into a full-throttle mafia love story. If you love a slow build that suddenly goes off the rails in the best possible way, this duet delivers.
Book 5: When He Desires (2024)
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Tropes: Fake dating, small-town romance, slow burn, hidden identity, morally grey hero
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5
Content notes: Dark themes, mature content, on-page sexual assault (not by hero)
The slow burn in this one is painful (complimentary). What starts as a small-town fake dating romance hides something much darker underneath. The genre shift when it hits is one of the most talked-about moments in Gabrielle’s catalog.
Book 6: When He Takes (2024)
Tropes: Full-throttle mafia romance, forced marriage, possessive hero, morally grey hero
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5
Content notes: Violence, explicit sexual content, dark themes, high-stakes danger
Where When He Desires built the tension, When He Takes detonates it. The mafia world fully takes over and the gloves come off — in every way.
House of Ferraro Series (2025–2026)
Genre: Dark romance / Mafia romance
Format: Interconnected standalones — each follows a different Ferraro brother
Series tropes: Forbidden love, arranged marriage, family secrets, mafia intrigue, possessive heroes, dark sensual romance
Connection to earlier series: Set in the same universe as The Fallen and Fallen God — familiar faces appear, but you can start here fresh
The newest series from Gabrielle Sands. The Ferraro brothers — where dark and sensual romance collides with family secrets and mafia intrigue. Each book follows a different brother, and each can be read as a standalone.
Book 7: Be With Me (2025)
Tropes: Forbidden love, enemies-to-lovers, possessive hero, family secrets, mafia intrigue
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5
Content notes: Violence, mature sexual content, dark themes, on-page panic attack, on-page sexual assault (not to the heroine)
A Romeo & Juliet retelling with a dark mafia twist. Forbidden love at its most intense — everything pulling them together is exactly what should keep them apart.
Book 8: Marry Me Not (Summer 2026 — Upcoming)
Tropes: Arranged marriage, enemies-to-lovers, dark romance, mafia intrigue
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5
Content notes: TBA
The second Ferraro brother. An arranged marriage neither of them wanted — and neither of them can resist. Releasing Summer 2026. Pre-order on Amazon.
Gabrielle Sands by the Numbers
- 136,000+ Goodreads ratings (average 4.05 stars)
- 90,000+ Amazon ratings (average 4.40 stars)
- Amazon Top 25 Bestselling Romance Author
- 7 published books across 3 series (8th releasing Summer 2026)
- Translated into 7 languages — French, German, Dutch, Turkish, Hebrew, Italian, Hungarian
- Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition pick (When She Unravels)
Readers who love Gabrielle Sands also love Danielle Lori, Cora Reilly, RuNyx, Neva Altaj, and Somme Sketcher.
Frequently Asked Questions
What order should I read Gabrielle Sands’ books in?
The recommended reading order is publication order: The Fallen (2022–2023), then Fallen God Duet (2024), then House of Ferraro (2025–2026). Start with When She Unravels — it’s where most readers begin.
Can I read The Fallen books as standalones?
Yes. Each book in The Fallen series follows a different couple and has its own complete love story. That said, reading them in order gives you the full picture of the interconnected world and characters who appear across multiple books. Most readers recommend starting with When She Unravels.
Do I need to read The Fallen before House of Ferraro?
No. The House of Ferraro series works as a standalone entry point. You’ll catch Easter eggs and returning characters if you’ve read The Fallen and Fallen God, but Be With Me is fully enjoyable on its own.
Do I need to read The Fallen before Fallen God?
The Fallen God Duet is a spinoff of The Fallen series. Characters from The Fallen appear in the duet. While it technically works as a standalone, you’ll get a much richer experience reading The Fallen first.
What genre does Gabrielle Sands write?
Gabrielle Sands writes dark romance and mafia romance. Her three series — The Fallen, the Fallen God Duet, and House of Ferraro — feature morally grey heroes, enemies-to-lovers arcs, slow burn tension, arranged marriages, and forced proximity. Readers compare her to authors like Danielle Lori, Cora Reilly, and RuNyx.
Are Gabrielle Sands’ books spicy?
Yes. Gabrielle writes explicit romance — her books are rated 4/5 on the spice scale. They contain mature sexual content with emotional intensity. Content warnings are listed for each book above.
What are the content warnings for Gabrielle Sands’ books?
Gabrielle’s dark romance books contain violence, dark themes, mature sexual content, and emotionally intense situations. Specific content notes vary by book — see the individual entries above for per-book details.
Where can I buy Gabrielle Sands’ books?
Gabrielle’s books are available on Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited.
Is there a new Gabrielle Sands book coming out?
Yes! Marry Me Not (House of Ferraro #2) releases in Summer 2026. It’s an arranged marriage, enemies-to-lovers mafia romance following the next Ferraro brother. Pre-order on Amazon.
What is the Fallen God Duet about?
The Fallen God Duet is a spinoff of The Fallen series. It begins as a small-town fake dating romance and shifts into a full-throttle mafia love story. The two books (When He Desires and When He Takes) must be read in order — this is a duet, not standalones.
More from Gabrielle Sands
- All Books — Browse the full catalog
- About Gabrielle Sands — The story behind the stories
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- Special Editions — Sprayed edge editions and exclusive collectibles