𝐌𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 ♡

✰✰✰✰✰ sᴛᴀʀs

"But to me, sei la stella cadente che illumina la mia vita." 𝐵𝑢𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑒, 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠 𝑢𝑝 𝑚𝑦 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒. 💫

This book was pure escapism, yet it somehow felt like coming home🙌🏻 the tension, the chemistry, the SPICE, the setting, the characters, the perfect mix of danger and romance, just everything!!! it blew. me. away👏🏻 honestly, i just want to hop on a plane to Italy and find my own broody, swoon worthy Mafioso😩

I could talk for HOURS about Raffaele and Guinevere. these two were made to be together. when i tell you they're soulmates, i mean that with every fiber of my being‼️

Raffaele, the man that you are!!! leave it to Giana to write the best men!!! Ruthless Anti-heroes with a secretly soft side🥹 and on top of that?! this man was surprisingly funny as hell🤣 and my gosh my sweet Guinevere. her innocence, her enthusiasm to swallow the world(and Raffa🤣) whole was utterly captivating. I love me a sweet, good girl with a filthy side and Guinevere had that down to PERFECTION!!

The first part of their story RUINED me in the BEST way, and i'll only recover once i have the second book in my hands🥲🤲🏻

ps: the found family in this book had me in my feels😩🫂💖🙌🏻✨

thank you SO much for the arc, miss Giana! 🫂 you never cease to amaze me with your words♥️✨

𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
- Age Gap
- Hidden identity
- Tuscany setting
- Found Family
- Billionaire Italian Mafioso
- he brushes and braids her hair!!!! 😩🙌🏻

I LOVE LOVEEEE

When MMCS are just sweet with the MMC.
*swoon*

He takes care of her and spoils her!!!!

Raffa is no different. Many a times his actions were that much sweeter because of the violence we know him capable to be.

If you like mafia romances then this book is for you, a beautiful explosion of Italy scenery, romantic settings, and spice!

Beware of CLIFF HANGERS 😭

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

My top read of 2025 so far, and one of the best mafia romance books I've read. It was impossible to put down, and Giana Darling has really outdone herself with this one.

Guinevere is an American 23 years old who has recently graduated college. She is determined to live out her lifelong dream of travelling to Italy and experience the country without any inhibitions, despite the protest of her parents. When she arrives, she is hit by a car by Raffaele "Raffa" Romano, the capo of the Toscana Camorra. They're immediately drawn to each other. Raffa decides not to reveal his identity to Guinevere, loving the fact that he can be himself and not "Capo" with her. This kicks off a passionate whirlwind of a romance, and nothing will ever be the same.

I absolutely loved Guinevere. Her optimistic outlook and joy for life, despite all that she has been through, was so refreshing. She was on a journey of self-discovery and healing, and she wouldn't let anyone stop her from living out her dream. She is innocent and slightly sheltered because of her parents, but she is still street smart and takes what she wants for herself. Her good heart didn't make her naive, just brave and open to trying new things, and perhaps these qualities are what immediately made her so attractive and intriguing to Raffa.

Raffa may be one of my favorite MMC:s ever. As the capo of the Camorra, he demands respect by his people and soldati, but he's not unnecessary cruel - he doesn't harm or punish without cause. He loves his mother and his sisters, and carry so much responsibility on his shoulders to protect those around him. He really is a gentleman and his obsession with Guinevere is EVERYTHING. He couldn't get enough of her, spoiled her every opportunity he got & was so protective of her . All I kept thinking was ... why didn't this happen to me when I went to Italy? ;)

The book was so well-written and quickly took me back to the streets of Florence. I really felt like I was there in person to witness the love between these two grow. I was giggling and kicking my feet every time Raffa showed his possessiveness and I loved seeing him take care of Guinevere. The man literally braided her hair for her!!!!! Swoooon.

My Dark Fairy Tale is NOT a standalone, and the conclusion of this duet comes out on October 28, 2025, in My Dark Ever After. I have so many theories about what is going on, and I can't wait to see what happens.

Thank you so much Giana Darling and Valentine PR for the arc of this book! ❤️

You’ll love this if you love:

❤️ Mafia Romance
❤️ Age Gap
❤️ Bad Boy x Good Girl
❤️ Hidden Identity
❤️ Chronic Illness Rep
❤️ Italian setting

4.25★

This had me so invested from the very first chapter! My Dark Fairy Tale has everything I love in my mafia romances, most specifically an unhinged mafioso who becomes obsessed from the very beginning.
Raffa had me kicking my feet over the tiniest things. He was just so 🫠🫠🫠 & I loved his dry humor.
I also really liked Guinevere. She was witty and fun and even though she had an innocence about her, she wasn’t lacking in intelligence.

The connection these two formed was so sweet. I loved that Guinevere had Raffa not only falling in love with her, but falling back in love with his country and who he used to be. The Italy setting gave such immaculate and romantic vibes!
The plot was also just so good. I feel like there was so much happening in the background of these two falling in love that I have so many questions about. That cliffhanger was so cruel though. I need book two asap.

Thank you to Giana Darling & Valentine PR for the ARC.

Guinevere Stone wanted one last hurrah after graduation and always wanted to see Italy even against her parents wishes. When her trip first starts off not so fantastic that’s how she meets the mysterious Italian Raffaele Romano. He is the capo dei capi of the Camorra but she has no idea. When you invite danger in nothing goes as planned. Can Raffa keep his mind focused on his tasks or will one petite American change everything he knows. This goes at a slower pace between these two as they are getting to know each other and yes, it’s ends on a cliffhanger so will get more in book two. Get ready for a tour of Tuscany in this dark mafia romance. Told in first person and dual POV.

I absolutely looooooved this book I couldn’t put it down. the romance is so sizzling and the plot ahhhhh. I’m dying (no pun intended) for book 2!