Bad Bishop by L.J. Shen (Paperback)

The first book in the new dark and decadent Society of Villains series, this is a dark age-gap mafia romance.

Lila’s life changes in an instant after one devastating night leaves her with a secret the Camorra cannot afford to expose. Branded a problem to be handled, her future is no longer her own. Instead, she is offered to the highest bidder, her fate sealed by the decisions of powerful men.

That bidder is Tiernan Callaghan. Known for his ruthless nature and feared reputation, he stands at the centre of the Irish mafia. His reasons for taking Lila are clear. Power, strategy, and control. To him, she is a means to an end, a piece in a larger game where alliances are forged and broken without hesitation.

Thrown into his world, Lila refuses to accept the role forced upon her. While Tiernan sees weakness, she knows there is more beneath the surface. In a world ruled by dominance and fear, survival depends on knowing when to stay silent and when to fight back.

As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, both are pulled deeper into a dangerous game shaped by ambition and secrets. Every move carries weight, and every decision has consequences. In this battle for control, nothing is certain, and no one can be trusted.