Arturo's Temptation

Oaths and Betrayal #2

by Samantha Jayne

I’m no princess. He’s no protector.
But this is now my kingdom. Blood will spill. Hearts will break.
I just wish it wasn’t my own...

ISABELLA
I was my father’s pride and joy, but I never wanted the crown.
The danger and responsibility of my family’s notorious legacy is too much.
But when it’s handed to me without warning, there’s no way I can say no.
To make matters worse my father has already hired a protector.
Someone who can train me to fight.
To kill.
But he’s anything but a defender.
He’s my worst nightmare brought to life.
So why am I so drawn to him? And why does it feel like all he wants to do is break me?
Could it be that this man is as broken as I am…?

ARTURO
I don’t do happy endings.
Men like me don’t need or deserve them.
My life is an endless cycle of blood, torment, and scars.
But she stirs something deep within me. Something I thought I lost a long time ago.
She might be forbidden, but I’ll stop at nothing to have her, consequences be damned.
She’s mine.

Genres: Dark Romance

678 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 19, 2025

Reviews

[mary ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

My emotions are still running high as I write this review. This book put me on a raw and emotional ride and I loved every second of it. Honestly, I never get emotional over books, like sobbing emotional, but this one? It officially joins the rare few that made me cry. It’s carved into every inch of my heart: the characters, the moments, everything.

*This book follows Isabella, the daughter of Lorenzo and Ana from Lorenzo's Claim. I highly recommend reading that first before diving into this one.*

Isabella Ricci, you’re going to be mine; you just don’t know it yet.

Isabella never wanted anything to do with her father’s shady business, but she’s forced to take the reins when her brother steps down to focus on his son. She’s selfless always putting her family first, wanting them to be happy even when it takes a toll on her. But there’s someone who sees her potential, someone who stands by her and shows her that she can do it. Even if she hates him at first…she sees him.
I loved how she treated her nephew. Her bond with Red and the guys was adorable they were all so protective of her, especially Tyler. He was hilarious and really lightened the mood.

Then there's Arturo. When Isa bumps into him at a club one night, he notices her fiery personality even if it's just for a few minutes. And from that moment, he wants her. Then he finds out how off-limits she is. He’s her new bodyguard and trainer, and he’s here to push her limits and make her stronger. But he can’t get her out of his head. He wants her and he will have her.
I wasn’t ready for him. At all. His sweet gestures mixed with his filthy words were the perfect combination. Tattoos all over his body, and he calls her princess, love, and darlin’ I think I’m in heaven.

“I fuckin’ need you, hermosa, Most need oxygen to survive… I just need you. Be my oxygen, Bella, be my lifeline, be the one who keeps me alive.”

I was so here for their relationship development. They fought through every hardship that came crashing at them. And the plot twists? My jaw was on the floor - seriously.

me after reading this masterpiece:

[Ashley Difonzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sooo it took me one day to finish this book , I have no words to explain I loved everything about this book. It was so good. I loved Isabella and Arturo so much

My eyes was glued to my Kindle all day. I couldn’t stop reading, and Arturo I’m obsessed with him 😮‍💨😩

And the spice ????? Omg it was perfect

Butttt i’m not gonna relieve any spoilers, but during the book I cried, there’s a part in the book broke me, but after that part it put my heart back to the pieces. It was such a beautiful ending.🩷

I really recommend to anyone who needs to read this series 🥰

I give this book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5
Now I’m going to go stare at the wall because I don’t know what to do with myself now😩

[Nicoletta Tompros · Rating 5 out of 5]

Isabella never wanted the life she was handed but when her brother steps down to put his son first, she does what she’s always done: sacrifices herself for her family. Thrust into a world she never asked for, Isa carries the weight of leadership with quiet strength, even when it costs her everything. She’s selfless, loyal, and so easy to root for.

What really stole my heart was her relationship with her nephew and the men around her. Her bond with Red and the guys was genuinely adorable protective, warm, and filled with moments that made me smile. And Tyler? Absolutely hilarious. He brought such a needed lightness to the story and balanced the darker moments perfectly.

And then there’s Arturo.

One accidental run-in at a club is all it takes for him to notice her fire and from that moment on, he’s gone. Completely. Then comes the twist: she’s off-limits. Very off-limits. He’s assigned as her bodyguard and trainer, meant to make her stronger, tougher, ready for the world she’s stepping into… while trying (and failing) to get her out of his head.

I was not ready for this man.

Arturo is the perfect contradiction sweet gestures paired with filthy words, quiet devotion mixed with undeniable dominance. Tattooed, lethal, and utterly obsessed, calling her princess, love, and darlin’ like it’s second nature. I was done for. Absolutely feral. Forbidden romance is my weakness, and when Lorenzo makes it very clear that Arturo is not allowed to touch his daughter? Yeah. That just made it better.

The enemies-to-lovers tension? Immaculate.
The forbidden aspect? Chef’s kiss.
The emotions? Heavy—in the best way.

I devoured this book in a single day and honestly have no proper words other than I loved everything about it. Isabella and Arturo own my heart. This story is emotional, intense, and addictive, with a badass tattooed bodyguard MMC and a heroine who grows into her power beautifully.

If you love mafia romance, forbidden tension, and a man who would burn the world down for his woman this one is a must-read. 💔🔥

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

I thought I'd seen it all with Lorenzo Ricci, but no, nothing could have prepared me for Arturo Ramos, absolutely nothing. Samantha can expect to receive my therapy bill for the emotional wreckage she forced me to go through 😭💔 I still don't know if I can forgive her for that.

I couldn't help but notice similarities between Lorenzo and Arturo, but Arturo was even more unhinged. The guy feared no one and pretty much told everyone to eff off 🤣 However, what I loved most about him was the amount of support he showed to Bella ❤ He was brutally honest, and he didn't shy away from voicing his thoughts out, even when they weren't welcome lol. Arturo was hired to train Bella to take over her father's legacy, but he ended up helping her grieve and rebuild herself up 😍

Isabella was a true survivor and badass boss lady 🔥 She was even stronger and resilient than both her parents combined. The loss she experienced would have distraught anyone else, but not her. No, Bella showered her nephew and brother with love after her best friend's passing; she put her life on hold for their happiness, time and time again, without asking for compensation. The patience and selflessness that woman showed for her family was nearly blinding, and it pulverized my heart to dust to know she was not even allowed a moment to sort out her emotions 💔

“Be h-ha-happy, B-Bells.” This quote GUTTED me and WRIPPED MY HEART OUT!! I genuinely couldn't stop crying when I first read it 😭 As much as I loved how the story, as well as Arturo and Bella's relationship progressed, this book left me emotionally scarred 💔 So if you can handle your heart getting wringed out like laundry before getting that HEA, then I highly recommend it 👌🏻 I wish I had a better way of describing how GOOD it was, but I'm afraid it's left me out of words 😭

[Nic · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS BOOK IS ON MY MIND 24/7!!!

HOT bodyguard alert! The spice in this book had me sweating Arturo and Isabella are something else.

Arturo is hired by Isabella’s father to become her trainer/bodyguard. She absolutely hates his guts the moment she meets him…pushing all his buttons. The tension soon builds between them and can they manage to resist each other?

This book is hot , spicy, and everything I need in a book. The possessive MMC always does it for me.

I NEED MORE PLEASE!!!!

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

This book is so emotional! Arturo is a badass tattooed MMC who was bodyguard to Isabella!
She never wanted to become a leader in Mafia but after her brother step down cause of his personal reason, she had no choice. Man the way Enemies to lovers kinda was is amazing! And not only that….FORBIDDEN ROMANCE IS MY FAVE! Cause Lerenzo made it clear to Arturo that no touchy touchy on his daughter!
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Man their tension, smut, dates and everything is worth it! 💞😏❤️‍🔥
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I love where scenes can be so emotional, it made me cry just a little bit! 💙
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Lemme talk about that date, pizza, snacks, movies and more it does not have to be fancy, I would also prefer stay home, eat pizza, being so comfy on couch with my loved ones. 💞
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Okay so THAT smut in a specific place…..was SPICING & yet FORBIDDEN! I loved it and jaw dropped! I was literally also SCARED for them iykyk! ❤️‍🔥🌸
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That book was not only dark but also very emotional cause of Arturo & Isabella’s past, his parents and how Isabella how to dealt with her emotion alone. And also their voices in head is both beautiful and also disturbing. 😳🩷
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I also like how family friendly that book is, more than Lerenzo’s Claim (Book One). Side characters is amazing, especially Tyler !!💙💙 He was the best development side character I have read! I can never stop to love him. 💞
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This book therefore deserves 5 stars with blue heart & spice is 4 chills
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Samantha, you never disappoint me, I’m so proud of I have read all your books, now I have to wait for your new book! I can’t wait to read it! Love you 🥰
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Stars: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 + 💙
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Bel]

They spend the whole book training the heroine then when it counts, the hero says, “stay back” and plays the savior. 😒🙄