Lorenzo's Claim

Oaths and Betrayal #1

by Samantha Jayne

Anastacia
I thought I was attending a wedding.
But what I didn’t realise was that it was mine.
Lorenzo Ricci is cold, commanding and the last man I’d ever choose.
I’m told I’m his now, bound by a vow I never agreed to.
But he’ll learn quickly enough that I don’t break, and I certainly don’t bow.
Not even for him.

Lorenzo
This marriage isn’t about love.
It’s about power, control, and revenge.
Anastacia Fedorov is the final piece in a plan I’ve spent years perfecting.
She’s fire wrapped in silk, more defiant, and far more dangerous than I ever expected.
I told myself I’d use her and walk away.
But what I didn’t plan on, was wanting more.

Genres: Mafia Romance, Romance, Dark Romance, Contemporary

430 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 16, 2025

Reviews

[Milica's Bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love arranged marriage, mafia romance with a hero hell-bent on revenge, and a feisty heroine who keeps surprising him at every turn, you must check out this story! ♥

Anastacia is the kind of heroine you root for instantly and might just be one of my favorite heroines ever. She’s fierce, sassy, and so unapologetically bold. I loved how she never backed down, not even for Lorenzo. Her strength wasn’t just physical; it was in her presence, her words and the way she carried herself.

Lorenzo is cold, calculated and focused on revenge, but underneath all that, you could feel the simmering protectiveness. I'm obsessed with how he kept calling Ana 'wife' even when they were at each other’s throats. It felt intimate, raw, like no matter how hard he tried to stay in control, he couldn’t help the way he felt.

I’m such a sucker for the enemies-to-lovers trope, and this one hit every single beat perfectly. Their bond developed so naturally, and I must say how much I appreciated the emotional depth. The action and suspense kept my heart racing, but there were also these soft, quiet moments that were just perfect. I still have scenes replaying in my head.

[mary ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

When the plans start shifting,
And feelings get in the way

Will they still hate each other,
Or give in to the chaos between them?

Anastacia Fedorov her name, her demeanour, her mind and everything about her is powerful. If you see her coming towards you, run, or kneel and beg for mercy. Loved her craziness, she’s so fierce, a literal Diva. She knew how to put Lorenzo in his rightful place and show him the queen she is.

“You’ve become my everything, and that scares the hell out of me, but in the best possible way.”

Lorenzo Ricci let me say that he learned his lesson the hard way. His character development was strong and I was so here for it. I love how he always calls her wife, even when he’s mad at her. It just feels like a very intimate nickname, even though their marriage was arranged.

The writing style was fabulous, you just wanna keep reading and never stop, certain scenes are still stuck in my head, I can’t wait to read more stuff from Samantha because she got me addicted.

[Leanna Streeter · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you love mafia romance, enemies to lovers, and arranged marriage tropes, this one’s for you! Our FMC is sass and strength wrapped into one, and the chemistry? Off the charts. The banter, the tension, the “I hate you but also want to kiss you” energy it was perfection. I’m a sucker for a good bad-boy redemption arc, and this delivered in spades. A solid, steamy mafia romance.

Big thanks to Sunny Babe PR for the gifted ARC!

[Lisa Hambridge (lisamareebooks1109) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Lorenzo and Anastacia. The development of their relationship was so good, from a strong loathing to a strong bond that was gradually formed and built to feelings that couldn't be denied.
Lorenzo was a strong character who had plans for his arranged marriage to Anastacia, but Anastacia wasn't like anyone he had ever met, and her strong personality was exactly the kind of personality that was needed to help Lorenzo recover who he was before he went on his path of revenge.
Anastacia was a strong, determined character who wasn't going to be anyone's trophy wife, and she had the determination to show Lorenzo that she could be his equal.
This book had its suspenseful moments, but there were many moments that I absolutely loved, Ana bonding with Lorenzo's family and her grandmother were brilliant.

Thank you to Samantha for the ARC.

[Emmy Wong · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love a good mafia arranged marriage romance, especially one where the fmc gives the mmc a run for his money. This book was incredibly fun to read and I loved it. As mafia arranged marriages usually occur, they get married because of a partnership or alliance between their families but he also wants revenge. I found the start genius, imagine going to a wedding only to find out it’s your own, to someone you hate! It’s pretty tense for the first half, lots of banter, lots of denial and lots and lots of Lorenzo royalling screwing up. I think up to about 70% it was amazing, so intensely exciting and I was hooked onto every page. The plot twists were very unexpected, but the problem is that they were all in the first 2/3rds of the book so the last third is a little underwhelming compared to earlier in the book. Although not as exciting it contained lots of cute moments and Lorenzo making up for being an idiot. There are some plot points I think could have been explained or had potential to be more than a brief mention and add more depth to the plot. Just leaving it where it is makes it seem not fully completed and has loose ends. I loved the characters, yes Lorenzo is an ahole at the start and has pretty extreme daddy issues, he’s a different person at the end and is so whipped. Anastasia is the epitome of a strong badass mafia queen, she’s an amazing fmc with so much personality. Overall, I enjoyed this book but it doesn’t stand out amongst the many other books I’ve read with similar tropes and main plot ideas. I give this a 3.5/5

[Bianca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. This book was absolutely incredible. Phenomenal! This dark mafia romance follows the arranged marriage between two different mafia families, Anastacia and Lorenzo. Due to the nature of the arrangement, there is a lot of hostility between the two main characters. It is indeed a true enemies to lovers.

What I loved about this book was the banter! It was so much fun, and it added to the tension and chemistry between Anastacia and Lorenzo. They really did not hold any punches back, and would say some nasty things to each other. But to be honest, it just added to their sexual chemistry lol. I truly, truly loved Anastacia, because she is one badass, independent, fiery FMC who takes no shit from anyone. I love how she was able to handle herself, and how she can just be as ruthless as Lorenzo.

Lorenzo was such a broody, complex MMC, but I loved seeing him constantly question his attraction and connection towards Anastacia. It felt very natural and organic, and once he finally gave into his feelings, we were able to see what an incredible man he is! He truly would burn the world for Anastacia, and his love for her completely changed him into a better man. I loved his character development!

This book was so much fun to read, because the characters and relationship development was so divine!

[Breanna | TalkBooksWithBree | · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you, @sunnybabepr and Samantha Jayne for this ARC!

Lorenzo’s Claim is a gripping, fast-paced romance that hooks you from the first page and refuses to let go. Lorenzo is the kind of alpha hero readers will love to hate—and then love. He’s intense, powerful, and deeply protective, while Anastacia brings heart, strength, and a spark that keeps the dynamic fiery and unpredictable.

Jayne’s writing shines in the emotional tension and chemistry between the characters. The dark romance vibes are balanced with just enough vulnerability to make the story feel real and raw. The pacing is fast, and the twists keep things interesting without overshadowing the romance.

It’s not a light read—there are some heavy and dark elements—but that’s part of what makes it so compelling. Perfect for fans of possessive heroes, strong heroines, and high-stakes love stories. I’ll definitely be reading more from Samantha Jayne!

If you like:
🔪 Mafia Romance
💰 Arranged Marriage
💍 Enemies to Lovers
🖤 Revenge
🔪 Morally Gray MMC
💰 Forced Proximity
💍 Found Family
…Then this is a book for you!!

[Ellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC review:
This one starts with a bang — literally and figuratively. Arranged marriage in a mafia romance? Say less. Ana and Lorenzo’s dynamic was a total war zone of banter, tension, and heat.

Ana is ruthless, sharp-tongued, and totally unbothered by bloodshed. Honestly, I half-expected her to gut Lorenzo at the altar and walk away in heels. She talked dirty and acted even dirtier — iconic behavior, really.

And Lorenzo starts out blind with revenge but once she gets under his skin, it's game over. By the end, it’s a full-on HEA and I was here for it.

Thank you to the author and SunnyBabePR for the ARC — this is my honest review.

[Ashley Difonzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this book three times and heads down 5 ⭐️ book I loved everything about this Lorenzo ugh I got to love good bad boy MC , and Ana I love her character she says it how it is , over all this book was amazing I’m friends with the author and i remember always getting so excited when she tells me process of this book !

If you are looking for mafia romance book this is for you 🩷

[Bernie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love my self a good Mafia Romance 😌

And did Samantha Jayne deliver on this one... Definitely a 5star read and for the girls wanting to know the spice is 4stars out of this world good 😍

[Heather Owen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tough FMC loved it

Oh wow this was so good and unexpected. I absolutely love ana and Enzo. I am so glad I found this author and I can't wait to read more

[Haeli S · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love an arranged marriage, a mafia romance, and enemies to lovers.. so this book was an instant YES for me. It delivered everything I wanted and more.

Ana? An absolute badass. She wasn’t here to take anyone’s shit, and I was living for every second of it. Lorenzo definitely got more than he bargained for with this marriage, and I loved watching it all unfold.

The banter was sharp, the chemistry was on fire, and I was hooked! I’m obsessed with both of them!

Thank you SunnyBabe PR and the author for the opportunity to read this as an ARC

[Lorna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Firstly, a bug thank you to @sunnybabepr and @samanthajayne.writes for allowing me the opportunity to review this book! 🥰

Lorenzo’s Claim was actually my first ever Mafia Romance and let me tell you- it did NOT disappoint 🤭🍒

It was fire and fury from the very first chapter, and I was LIVING for it- Anastacia’s rage was palpable, understandably, and I really felt for her when she was betrayed that way. Though I could not help but want to roll my eyes and give Lorenzo a good slap (and probably face a gun to my head!) because he was SO OBVIOUSLY head over heels it was hilarious- and he didn’t even realise it himself to begin with! 😆

I absolutely ADORED Lorenzo’s best friends/henchmen: Red, Emmet Finn and Gino. Red cracks me UP and I desperately need a romance on him 😭🙂‍↕️
I loved their playful and insta-friendly relationship with Ana, and how they 100% became part of her found family as much as Lorenzo did 🥹

Sidenote- you should have seen my face during a certain chapter 👀🤣 best way to describe it without spoilers is this:
😳🌶️🔪🩸

Overall, I really enjoyed my first taste of Mafia/Dark Romance- and can’t wait to read book two; Arturo’s Temptation next😍

❗️Some trigger warnings so please read them before proceeding ❤️‍🩹

[Teresa Silva · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was part of the ARC Team for this book with Sunny Babe PR, but I'm behind & have been trying to catch up, so this is a late "ARC" review. This review will more than likely contain spoilers, but seeing as the book is already out, I figured it would be okay....

I thought this was a new book until a short time after starting it, I found out it's actually a complete rewrite of "Love Me Always." Good thing I never read the original, or I would have been comparing the 2 books.

This book is about the daughter of a bratva boss who is forced into a marriage with the head of an Italian mafia. Lorenzo is looking for revenge for the death of his father & will use Anastacia to do it. But Anastacia isn't one to be messed with. She's a fierce, badass woman who's not afraid to stand up for herself. Even to her husband. She gives back just as much as she takes from him. The bickering & banter can get pretty hot between them. Especially when it leads to more. They go back & forth, challenging each other to show who's in control.

Lorenzo said he didn't care about Ana, but I think as a reader, we could all see he was just lying to himself. He is very possessive & has a "touch her & die" vibe to him. Anastacia doesn't like the situation she's in, but she has no choice, so she makes the most of it. Annoying her husband every chance she gets. You can see hints of moments when her hard exterior starts to break just a little. The same goes for Lorenzo. She finds him attractive but doesn't want to & fights it every chance she gets. But those little moments crack more & more, opening themselves up to the possibility that their marriage could be more than just a marriage of convenience.

I loved everything about this book. I loved the hate to admiration to like & respect to love between the main characters. I also loved the supporting characters, Lorenzo's friends as well as Ana's were funny & straightforward. I loved the witty banter, bickering & flirtatiousness between the main characters. & the lead up to more... those scenes were VERY spicy between them. Samantha Jayne is a great writer who gives so many details without it being too much, & I can't wait to see what other pieces she comes up with.

[Theresse (Tess) Gregory · Rating 4 out of 5]

♚ “I want you on your knees for me.” ♕

---ARC Review---

Ana was a fantastic FMC who broke the mold of the typical mafia “princess.” I really appreciated that she didn’t simply bow to Lorenzo but instead showed strength, wit, and attitude throughout the story. Her character was so engaging and brought a fresh energy that made her scenes stand out. Lorenzo’s redemption arc was equally compelling; his journey from a flawed, stubborn man to someone willing to grow and grovel felt well-earned and authentic. The way his character softened and changed made the emotional stakes much higher.

♕ “...It took me too long to realize and appreciate what and who was in front of me…I’m done with wasting time. I want to change for you, and for us.” ♚

The banter in the first half was a real highlight. It built an enjoyable tension that perfectly set the stage for the explosive events in the second half. In fact, the book almost felt like two stories in one, with the tonal shift adding unexpected depth and complexity. This contrast made me appreciate the quieter, lighter moments of the first half all the more, knowing the weight they would carry later on.

♚ “Now be a good boy and make your wife c*me.” ♕

The dynamic between Ana and Lorenzo was incredibly entertaining to watch unfold. Their chemistry, conflicts, and gradual understanding made their relationship feel alive and multi-dimensional. It wasn’t a straightforward romance but one layered with challenges, growth, and heartfelt moments.

♕ “To the ones who swore they’d ruin us, only to end up on their knees, begging for our mercy instead!” ♚

My only small critique was that I wished the “where’s my wife” microtrope from Lorenzo’s POV had lasted a little longer; I’m a big fan of that particular moment and wanted to savor it more. Overall, though, this was a gripping, well-crafted story with strong characters and a satisfying emotional payoff.

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Spice:2.5/5

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Tropes:
♚ Arranged Marriage ♕
♕ Hate to Love ♚
♚ Slow Burn ♕
♕ Mafia ♚

Thank you SunnyBabePR for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

[Kerry-Anne Nabb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anastacia attends a wedding of a ravel mafia boss, only upon arriving is she informed, it is her wedding. She never wanted an arranged marriage or to be married to a ruthless psychopath, Lorenzo. Only Lorenzo is only doing it for one thing, revenge for her father killing his father. Believing he was getting a “yes sir, no sir” Mafia princess that he could easily break down. Only it all came around and smacked him in the face when she turned out to be a cold, stone hearted girl that has been trained, by her grandfather, to be just as a ruthless kill as himself.
Her father didn’t really care for her, in his eyes she was only brought into this world as a female to be used to marry off to whoever he sees fit.
Let me tell you, when Ana first met Lorenzo and the way she spoke to him, I fell in love with her. The way she talks to Lorenzo with venom but is all nice and sweet to his men, I laughed. I know she was going to be a powerhouse but I was not expecting her to actually stab him. The ruthless mafia boss and she doesn’t think twice about the way she talks to him, even going as far as punching or slapping him, then the stab, I fell in love with her even more.
Lorenzo believe that he can still break her and take his revenge, until it comes down to the day of taking his revenge, for Ana to surprise him. Then she gets kidnapped, even then she does not cower down, that girl was born to fight. Only while burning the city down to find her, does Lorenzo come to the realisation that he actually wants her to stay with him and work on their marriage, he wants to be a better man for her. I was kinda expecting who it was that kidnapped her, I got the slimily vibes from him.
The first 10% I was unsure I wanted to carry on but once I hit that 11-12% I couldn’t stop reading, I was glued to the pages.

[LiteraryHouse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meet our two MCs: Lorenzo and Anastasia.

Lorenzo comes off as your typical “I own you” macho Don, all power and control. But Ana, she’s a badass FMC who shows no weakness and definitely isn’t afraid to bite back. So when she’s forced to marry Lorenzo to secure the alliance between their families… well, let’s just say she’s not the obedient little wife he thought he was getting. It's a battle of dominance, who will fold first...or in this case moan first.

I really enjoyed the writing style and loved the character both main and side but my biggest issue? The pacing felt off. The climax (pun fully intended) happened way too early, which left the second half of the story feeling flat.

Personally, I would’ve loved more emotional tension. I wanted to see Ana stand her ground longer, telling Lorenzo off even if deep down she wanted him. Her change of heart happened a little too fast for me. I loved her fire and wish it lasted longer before the inevitable “fk you to fk me” moment.

Because everything resolved so quickly, the second half of the story lost some of that tension and became about the different ways and places Ana and Lorenzo could get each other off.

The story itself is fun and spicy, but for me unlike Ana it narrowly missed the bullseye. That probably comes down to personal preference, though. I love when there’s more emotional build-up before the characters start tangling in the sheets. And in this story the emotional growth happens after which is still fun and very cute, especially if you like your stories extra spicy.

Red (one of Lorenzo's men is the MVP of this story)

Huge thanks to Sunny Babe PR and Samantha Jayne for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Pitoufa's Bookish Corner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Actual rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ½

I don't read mafia romances as much as I used to, so it was truly nice to pick one up for a change, and I'm so glad it was Lorenzo's Claim because I LOVED it!!! 😍

When Lorenzo was first introduced, I was SO ready to bash up his character, because MAN was he MISOGYNISTIC and CONTROLLING! 🤦🏻‍♀️ He expected Anastacia to be some sort of lifeless porcelain doll, only there to serve as a trophy by his side 😒 I, however, liked his character development, and how he slowly started to let go of his narrow-minded beliefs. It took him some time to accept the fact that the woman he chose to wed would never be what he'd expected, and in the end, he ended up loving her for it ❤

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED Anastacia!! She was so strong and resilient 😍 the woman had been trained from a very young age to throw punches and wield blades, and unlike what the Italian mafioso had initially thought her to be, Ana was anything but easily breakable and fragile! She went through emotional and physical agony, but she kept her head high and refused to show any signs of weakness ❤

The two simply completed each other 👌🏻 Enzo wouldn't have lasted long with Ana had she been an innocent, shopaholic bratva princess. She brought out the best in him and knew how to put him in his place when he messed up. Lorenzo didn't have the best role model growing up, so it was no surprise his views of the opposite sex turned out to be so stone-headed and degrading. It was nice to see how both he and Anastacia fought to change his way of thinking little by little.

[Misscocoshanell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m speechless!!! This story was everything. It’s a re write of the original story & title Love me always. I’ve missed the Ricci’s and couldn’t wait to back into their world.The new plot is great and I enjoyed it. We have Ana our fierce fmc and Lorenzo a ruthless mafia leader. He’s set out on revenge for the man who killed his father. His plan was to form a marriage contract between his enemies daughter. What started out as a plan to marry her and break her for revenge, it turned into so much more that was beautifully unexpected. Lorenzo isn’t used to being challenged but he met his match with his wife. She doesn’t take any of his crap and gives him hell right back. The chemistry between them is 🥵. What started out as just an alliance turned into real love and each of them building something great together.

🌻Arc Review🌻

〰️Release Date〰️
6/16/25
〰️Rating〰️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
〰️Spice〰️
🌶️🌶️/5
〰️Tropes〰️
* Enemies to lovers
* Arranged marriage
* Mafia romance
* Revenge plot
* Protective mmc
* Strong fmc
* Found family

〰️Favorite Quotes〰️

You’re my strength, my weakness, my everything. And I swear, I’ll spend the rest of my life making sure you never regret loving me.”-Lorenzo

Anastacia Ricci was the only person who I knew could save me. And just as well, I would be the one to save her.-Lorenzo

“That’s it, baby,” he groaned, his voice dripping with raw satisfaction. “Take every drop.”-Lorenzo

[Lornaj_reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lorenzo’s Claim
⭐️ 3 | 🌶️ 3

This book pulled me in right away with the enemies to lovers tension and the arranged marriage trope. The FMC was such a force, funny, fierce, and completely unafraid to stand her ground. Her sass had me laughing out loud, especially around the MMC’s friends. Their banter in the beginning was a highlight for me.

But around the halfway mark, when the main plot twist hit, I felt like things started to spiral. Some scenes didn’t quite connect, and a few moments especially the spice left me confused. The FMC mentions being a virgin early on, but that detail never comes up again when they sleep together. And the MMC’s… stamina made me raise an eyebrow once or twice. There were also little contradictions, like him thinking he wants to see her face while she moans his name… and then immediately having her turn around.

Despite that, the spice itself was hot, especially in the second half, which is why I gave it 3 🌶️. I just wish the emotional connection and romantic tension had been stretched out more. I was invested in the first half, but by the 60% mark I really had to push myself to finish.

I ended up giving this one 3 ⭐️. There was a lot of promise in the setup and characters, but the pacing and inconsistencies pulled me out of the story. That said, this is a new-to-me author, and I’d be open to giving her another shot to see if her writing grows on me.

If you enjoy mafia romance with a fiery heroine, this could still be one to check out.

Happy reading, everyone! 💜📚

[Ya-Chernoh (Booktok) Kamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review 🩷
That book is PERFECTION 💍❤️
Like really a perfection!! That storyline made me eat this book up! I have never enjoyed that enemies to lovers, spice, and even more than that. Lerenzo is the most stubborn but yet he couldn’t realised how amazing Ana would be and her…SHE NEVER SHOWED WEAKNESS……..Always sassy, she was funny with her comments, badass, never gave up with an argument toward Enzo….and their spicy moment was HOT and YUMMY YUMMY!!!! 🤤 so much worth it….Their Slow burn was Slow burning, the explicit murder, the knife play, long journey between the two are WORTH IT! Chapters are long but it’s so worth it like a movie, trust me! 💙💗!!! the previous book named Love Me Always is re-written and I love Lerenzo’s Claim better cause the title makes more sense based on how many times he called Ana “Wife” ever since he saw her for first time, Ana’s father sold her away in marriage, they didn’t care about her and just saw her as a ‘girl’ to get rid of and it’s so sad and made me angry. Victor is the most dislike after Chad who was lunatic!!! Okay say no more, check this book out, remember to read the trigger warning! If you love this book as much as I do, check her latest book Anteros Return by the same author!
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Samantha, you are the best author ever, like your book is so masterpieces! I can’t wait for book two already in that serie! Love ya 💙💗
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Stars: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

[FloofyMooseReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book in the Oaths and Betrayals series, what appears to be a set of interconnected standalones (as the main couple in book one gets a HEA). This is a mafia dark romance so please take a look at the content warnings. Also please note, there are some dark romance related warnings not included in the content warning list in the book, such as bullying/emotional abuse (between main characters). Thank you to the author and Sunny Babe PR for my eArc.

Tropes and themes include:
✨Dark romance
✨Italian and Russian mafias
✨OTT possessive MMC
✨Forced proximity
✨Banter
✨”My wife”
✨Stabby FMC
✨Enemies to lovers
✨Forehead presses
✨Revenge
✨Groveling

Rating: 3.5/5 Stars 4/5 Flames

The Lovely: I loved the wicked banter and stabby vibes between the MMC and FMC. This meets my more stringent definition of enemies to lovers as the FMC does stab the MMC at one point. Super fun!

The Mundane: I struggled with the packing and flow of this book. The first half felt highly repetitive - they’d fight/argue and then give into lust over and over. The last quarter to a third was also repetitive but in a different way so I struggled to stay engaged in the story.

Recommendation: This was a dark story plus dark romance. The MMC is a walking red flag while the FMC is stubborn as can be. If you like that dynamic in a mafia romance world, I think you might like this book.

[Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I GOBBLED this up 🤭 and I have no regrets. From the very first page, I was hooked. This book has everything I love in a dark romance — angst, tension, danger, and two insanely stubborn main characters who are practically made to destroy each other (or fall hopelessly in love… or both 👀).

Anastacia is a badass icon 🙂‍↕️ She’s fiery, fearless, and refuses to back down — even when she’s suddenly married to one of the most dangerous men in the world. Lorenzo is powerful and dreamy, but make no mistake, he’s also lethal. He’s a walking contradiction: soft for Ana and ruthless to everyone else, and I was living for every single second.

They hate each other. They’re married. They have insane chemistry. And the tension? Absolutely unbearable in the best way. Despite only being together a day, the slow burn and underlying attraction had me screaming. This is going to lead to absolute filth and I cannot wait 🔥

I love them so much oh my gosh. Lorenzo is such a softy for Anastacia but nobody else 🤭 and that is exactly the type of morally grey MMC I am obsessed with.

The pacing was perfect, the stakes were high, and the writing pulled me in so deep that I finished it in one sitting. I will definitely be picking up book 2 — I need more chaos, more angst, and way more Lorenzo & Ana.

Trigger warnings: assault, blood, death, kidnapping/abduction, torture, graphic violence, criminal activities, organised crime/criminal activities, alcohol use, sexually explicit content, knife play, breath play

[Mariette De kock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lorenzo's Claim by Samantha Jayne

📚Book 1: Oaths and Betrayals series

❤Enemies to lovers
🖤Arranged marriage
❤Revenge
🖤Forced Proximity
❤Mafia Romance

Lorenzo's Claim is a dark romance book. We follow Lorenzo and Anastacia. Anastacia though she was attending a mafia wedding but it turns out it was her own. Lorenzo wants revenge for his fathers death. The only way he can do that is make the man who is responsible pay.

This was such a good book! It definitely lived up to the mafia romance hype! The book started very strong with the forced marriage and we get to read both Lorenzo's and Anastacia's POVs. The chemistry between them is amazing. Anastacia is strong willed and would not let a man like Lorenzo walk all over her. Lorenzo wanted a weak women he could easily break but he was in for a surprise. Ana challenged him in every single way and made him feel things has was not supposed to.

I loved the found family trope. Red is a side character and he is definitely a favourite. He has a heart of gold. This book has suspense, passion and high stakes. It pulled on my heart strings and made me smile like a fool. I couldn't read this book with out freaking out. The spice was so good!! This is a complete story with everything you would want.

I can’t wait to read Arturo's Temptation

Thank you Sunny Babe PR and Samantha Jayne for sending me this book in exchange for my honest review.

[Hayley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mafia/Bratva, detailed gore and violance, torture, stalking, forced marriage, and two hella opinionated and stubborn MCs, take a chance and get a copy of Lorenzo's Claim!! 🥰
There might be a HEA, but you gotta read to find out!! 😁

I need to say that this is a must-read, and I encourage it, I highly recommend it and wish I could forget just so I can read and experience it all again.

But please check the trigger warnings before diving into this world as it could affect you, and enjoyment is what is wanted, not unset reads.

From the beginning, following Anastacia, our MFC, was a fun and entertaining experience, following her from her love with her family, watching the tailspin of emotions as we follow her through, getting to see and learn all sides, even through the nasty attitude of Lorenzo has toward her as they navigate their marriage and the troubles it involves.

Watching Lorenzo grow and figure out what he is doing throughout is truly an enjoyable journey in itself and learning to listen to those around him, even a little as everything shifts.
But watching their relationship shift, change, and grow was a beautiful thing and really shows that if someone wants to change and grow, they will for the ones they care about or they won't and continue as they were.

I would really like to thank SunnybabePR and Samantha for the opportunity to ARC read Lorenzo's Claim!!

[Alyssa Kunz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to the author and Sunny Babe PR

What to expect:
❤️‍🔥arranged marriage
❤️‍🔥enemies to lovers
❤️‍🔥morally gray MMC
❤️‍🔥feisty FMC
❤️‍🔥mafia
❤️‍🔥forced proximity
❤️‍🔥touch her and die
Ooh and also he has a Jacob’s ladder and loves to eat pu$$y… do I need to say more about Lorenzo Ricci 😉



“Anastacia Ricci was the only person who I knew could save me. And just as well, I would be the one to save her.”


If you’re a fan of arranged marriages, mafia romances, and incredibly feisty female protagonists, then this book is for you. I can’t even begin to describe how much I loved it. I was instantly captivated.

The banter, the tension, and the spice—it was all perfectly balanced. But the banter was my absolute favorite, i was going feral. I just loved watching the characters’ relationship develop into something real and true and loving each other. Their softer side for each other was something I didn’t see coming, considering their hardheadedness.

And all those romantic gestures he did for Anastacia made me swoon 🥹🥹

Samantha Jayne, you are an incredibly talented author. Your writing is truly impressive. This is my second book I’ve read by you, and I’m definitely reading more of your books.

[Hailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

💍 Lorenzo’s Claim💍 by @samanthajayne.writes releases: 6/16/2025

QOTD: what was the last read that took you on a ride?

It’s safe to say if Samantha writes it, I’ll be reading it 🤭 because omg the ride this book took me on! One of my favorite things with characters is when they’re dynamic and their growth is exponential from beginning to end and I got that and more with this one. Ana and Lorenzo will stay with me for a long time! I loved Ana’s fire and her ability to defy all odds and be her own boss and not letting anyone control her. And Lorenzo appeared so cold and obsessed with control but I loved unraveling his layers and understanding what went into him being him. The pacing and writing of this story was spectacularly executed and the ending felt complete and whole/well-deserved. This was a true enemies to lovers story 🖤

About this book:
🔥revenge
🔥arranged marriage
🔥feisty FMC
🔥morally grey MMC
🔥enemies to lover
🔥mafia romance

✨If you choose to read, mind trigger warnings as this is a mafia dark romance 🖤✨

Thank you @samanthajayne.writes and @sunnybabepr for this arc in exchange for an honest review 🖤

[Akku · Rating 5 out of 5]

✦ 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 5✨

✦ 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 - 16 June 2025

✦ 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 -
• enemies to lovers
• arranged marriage
• mafia romance
• revenge plot
• protective mmc
• strong fmc
• found family vibes

✦ 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 -
Thank you so much sunnybabepr and author for the free ARC! It was such a treat to dive into this world.
This book had me hooked from the very first page.
Enemies to lovers was done so right.
Ana is such a strong, brave & sassy character, I absolutely love her. Her resilience, her fire, her sass? Ugh, obsessed. And Lorenzo… he’s intense, possessive, but deep down you just know he’d burn the world for her. There was too much action, so many twists and turns my heart didn’t get a break, and I loved every second of it. I literally finished this book in two hours, couldn’t stop flipping pages.
Also? I really adore Lorenzo’s mother, she was always so sweet and supportive towards Ana. That soft touch in a dark mafia world? Chef’s kiss.
This book gave me everything drama, spice, tension, betrayal, and loyalty. Finally, a mafia enemies-to-lovers that delivered.
Highly recommend to anyone who lives for dark romance with explosive chemistry

[Amanda Mae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lorenzo’s claim is the first book in the Oaths and Betrayal book by Samantha Jayne. I was excited to have an opportunity to read this book after reading and loving Anteros Return. And once again this book didn’t disappoint. As an avid mafia romance reader; I loved this book. Once again Samantha Jayne did such a good job of not only writing and developing the characters of Lorenzo and Anastacia but of their character journeys as well. I loved the characters of Anastacia and Lorenzo. Anastacia is more than the typical mafia princess; she is strong, sassy, fierce warrior with a vulnerable side. And Lorenzo is a cold hearted, commanding main male character whose heart warmed up due to his love of Anastacia. This is the perfect enemies to lovers book. I was rooting for them when they did admit their feelings for each other. The banter between them had me laughing out loud and their chemistry was spicy. Im excited to read the next book that Samantha Jayne writes next. Thanks Sunny Babe PR and Samantha Jayne for giving me an opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Ya Kaday Kamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

~ 🩷ARC REVIEW🖤 ~

If you are type of person who love to read enemies to lovers, arrange marriage, mafia romance and so on, this book is for you 🤭🩷✨

All I can say is this book has literally surprises me so much in every single moment of it, and it even made me feel emotional, irritated, let’s just say that this book had me hooked!!!!

Anastasia and Lorenzo has become my favourite couple, no matter how annoying Lorenzo has been to Anastasia, no matter how sassy she has been to Lorenzo, these couple has been making my days so much better!!✨😂🩷

I wanted to stab Lorenzo like Ana did, until I started to learn to love Lorenzo’s adorably romantic side of him 🥹💜✨

And the spice??!?😳🩷 I will say it has been one of the best and beautiful spicy scenes I have ever read, it had been impressive, gorgeous and sexy like you are eating a cake 🧁🌝

I love blood, gore, what I can say? Bring it more of it, o love how my face was every time I am reading it🩸😏

I love every single moment of this book that I want to reread it all over again, so I’ll give 50 million stars out of 5🤭✨🩷