--- product_id: 538191429 title: "When She Falls: A Dark Mafia Romance (The Fallen)" brand: "gabrielle sands" price: "NZ$69" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/538191429-when-she-falls-a-dark-mafia-romance-the-fallen store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # When She Falls: A Dark Mafia Romance (The Fallen) **Brand:** gabrielle sands **Price:** NZ$69 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** When She Falls: A Dark Mafia Romance (The Fallen) by gabrielle sands - **How much does it cost?** NZ$69 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/538191429-when-she-falls-a-dark-mafia-romance-the-fallen) ## Best For - gabrielle sands enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gabrielle sands brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description When She Falls: A Dark Mafia Romance (The Fallen) ## Images ![When She Falls: A Dark Mafia Romance (The Fallen) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rYdHdnSoL.jpg) ![When She Falls: A Dark Mafia Romance (The Fallen) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61kLtmy+0SL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Bingeable and tense *by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024* Did I binge nearly 1,500 pages of this series in a single week? Yeah, I did! Do I regret it? Not one bit. I'm late to the party on this sexy, suspenseful mafia romance series, but I've been making up for lost time by devouring the audiobooks. I was looking forward to this particular book because of the little teases we got about the couple, and their love story did not disappoint. It probably won't be for everyone - our heroine is technically engaged to another man for the vast majority of the book - but it was easy to see that she was in a tough situation, and that added a layer of delicious tension to the story. She's always been the good girl and the responsible one, so everyone assumes she'll go along with an arranged marriage without complaint... but falling for the right man just before her wedding puts a wrench in that plan. It's super angsty but not in a way that felt heavy, and I loved how the roadblocks just made this relationship feel even sweeter. Our (anti)hero is smitten for his girl, and I couldn't wait to see how it would all work out. It held my attention with ease and left me anxious to get to the next love story in the series, so I couldn't rate this anything other than an easy 5 stars.The story follows Gemma (20), a woman whose father gave her away in a business deal. She's always gone along with the mafia don's wishes, but getting married to a near-stranger is still a big ask. Her fiancé has a reputation for being ruthless and his cold stare is intimidating, so a life sentence as his wife is less than appealing. While overseas at her sister's wedding to another mafia don (it's a long story), Gemma runs into the infuriatingly incorrigible Ras (30) again. The two had one memorable run-in months ago, and the sexy underboss continues to get under her skin. There's something about Gemma that intrigues Ras, and spending time with her at the wedding makes him realize that there's an entirely different side of her lurking beneath the surface. As the two total opposites get to know each other better, they realize that there's a strong romantic connection between them... which is extremely unfortunate, since Gemma has no choice but to marry another man in a few short weeks.I would not recommend reading this series out of order, as each book builds upon the overarching storyline. Sure, the romances will technically stand on their own, but the story is richer and more complex when you have the context of the other books. In this case, we knew that Gemma and Ras had tension from their first interaction, and we also knew that derailing her engagement would cause nothing but trouble. She's been promised to another man, and going against that could have catastrophic consequences. I kinda loved that Ras - this big, dangerous man - has no choice but to watch as his girl prepares to marry another guy. It certainly adds some tension, to say the least, lol. There's little to no OM drama beyond the obvious, nor anything physical between Gemma and her fiancé. Gemma and Ras' chemistry was undeniable, and I loved seeing the softer side of Ras. He falls first and he falls hard, so I couldn't wait to see how they were going to get themselves out of this one. It's important to note that there are some potential triggers, particularly surrounding the fact that Gemma's father is abusive, and also the whole... you know, cheating scenario. Technically, Gemma's engagement is a business arrangement, she's been forced into it, and neither party has any feelings for the other, so it wasn't difficult for me to empathize with the situation. I had a great time reading this and I can't wait for the next audiobook to release, so it was a very successful read for me. I've been eating up the series, and each installment is as devourable as the last.Audio note: The audio is great! I don't think I've listened to Alyssa Avery before, but she does a great job. Zero complaints about her performance. Gabriel Spires returns for this installment, and I love the accent he uses for our antihero. The audio absolutely enhances the story, and I am very glad that I was able to experience it in this way. The runtime (12-13 hours) is really too much for a single day, but I flew through it in no time. The story is a bit of a hot slow burn, so mixed feelings about listening at work. There's definitely some spice. I wholeheartedly recommend the format, and I'm going to do my best to wait until book four releases on audio as well - though it's going to be difficult to wait! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars it was decent *by L***I on Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024* It was a decent read, but boy did it seem long. I have no idea if it was longer than the other two previous books, but it just felt that way. I hear that the last book about Cleo is the best, so I’m looking forward to reading that book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Book 3 - another good one *by K***K on Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024* This is book 3 in this series and just as good as the other ones that I have read. Gemma and Ras are two great characters and the storyline is written really well. Now onto book 4. ## Frequently Bought Together - When She Falls: A Dark Mafia Romance (The Fallen) - When She Tempts: A Dark Mafia Romance (The Fallen) - When She Loves: A Dark Mafia, Arranged Marriage Romance (The Fallen) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/538191429-when-she-falls-a-dark-mafia-romance-the-fallen](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/538191429-when-she-falls-a-dark-mafia-romance-the-fallen) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-30*