Bad Bishop: Society of Villains, Book 1
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Lila’s life changes forever the night her innocence is stolen, leaving her with a secret that the powerful Camorra syndicate will do anything to bury. To protect their interests, her father treats her like a commodity, selling her off to the highest bidder. She is thrust into the dangerous world of Tiernan Callaghan, a ruthless Irish mafia prince and "psychopath extraordinaire" who views her as nothing more than a pawn for his own political gain, power, and prestige. Trapped in an unwanted arranged marriage, Lila must navigate the treacherous waters of a brutal criminal underworld. Tiernan dismisses her as weak, but he underestimates the fire burning beneath her composed exterior. As they engage in a high-stakes game of manipulation and survival, their relationship evolves from cold disdain to a raw, intense connection. Featuring the beloved enemies-to-lovers trope, *Bad Bishop* is a dark, addictive, and suspenseful tale of power and obsession. Within the shadows of the mafia, Lila discovers that in a game where everyone is a player, even a pawn can turn the tide. This gripping read is perfect for fans of morally grey anti-heroes and intense, atmospheric romance.
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05 4.5 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(34,092) Book 1 of 4: Society of Villains Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions From New York Times bestselling author L.J. Shen comes a dark age-gap mafia romance. He's Deathless. She's trying to find a reason to live. Lila My innocence was ripped from me one fateful night under the starless sky. Resulting in an unwanted teenage pregnancy and a secret the Camorra must bury. My father decided to hand me off to the highest bidder. The lucky winner? Tiernan Callaghan, psychopath extraordinaire. The Irish mafia prince wants me for all the wrong reasons. Alliance. Money. Prestige. War. I am but a pawn in his twisted game. The man who sits on a throne of his enemies' skulls thinks I'm a weakling. Little does he know, in this chess game, the underdog wins. Because the thing about bad bishops? They protect good pawns. Bad Bishop is a dark and twisted romance. Please check trigger warnings before listening. ) ©2025 L. J. Shen (P)2025 Dreamscape Media Previous slide of product details 1. Book 1 of 4 Society of Villains 2. Listening Length 12 hours and 35 minutes 3. Author L. J. Shen 4. Narrator Lucy Rivers, see all) 5. Publication date November 4, 2025 6. Language English 7. Publisher Dreamscape Media 8. ASIN B0FNFCP6SH 9. Version Unabridged 10. Program Type Audiobook Next slide of product details See all details Report an issue with this product or seller](https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Bishop-Society-Villains-Book/dp/B0FNFCP6SH/ref=sr119?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.A-mOCl6twfY8tLUa6hnFVe9qfIhOLmntYIyczchXMeMSJZu6iwAupPttOmSogwEb0hU-AGp6p31iBycYrJdtR7Ye73RKGfX2lX51ZUC95WPT059GTDWrRMoTufyZpLA4bcNTscfujrXk7xcWnfUOtpSQ7w-L5WhTsCBDJ7jZ8Ta4t3lkIcMJQ1a1kc5fEzkDI9W65NNV4dSXeE59zSfQtIUfgRAgW3ZVjSsSEdbzY.CoEHGFTEBunSQpZ8TbSfrgdNpuYdNHww4aY9sAbkXg4&dibtag=se&qid=1780245508&s=books&xpid=BtZXy3REumMg) !Image 38: A 38x35 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Read & Listen Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to Audible audiobook. Add the audiobookfor a reduced price of $5.05 after you get the Kindle book as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. ](https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp?actionCode=AMZOR3890414266326&ref=adblpdpbhve26eft) People who viewed this also viewed 1 of 38 Previous page 1. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ65PSV9/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=FogUuRraOrX8OpQG&pdrdw=rj7m4&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=FR8F0M0ZM83KY8JYA7GZ&pdrdwg=3RMsU&pdrdr=c30e229f-0057-4870-bfe5-3a7105818195) Grim Grim Joe Arden 2,424 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$21.62 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1PPDBPF/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=FogUuRraOrX8OpQG&pdrdw=rj7m4&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=FR8F0M0ZM83KY8JYA7GZ&pdrdwg=3RMsU&pdrdr=c30e229f-0057-4870-bfe5-3a7105818195) 'Til I Say When'Til I Say When Natisha Raynor 2,902 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$16.77 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTGKKWXT/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=FogUuRraOrX8OpQG&pdrdw=rj7m4&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=FR8F0M0ZM83KY8JYA7GZ&pdrdwg=3RMsU&pdrdr=c30e229f-0057-4870-bfe5-3a7105818195) A Deal with the Reaper: A Dark MC and Serial Killer Romance (The Saints of Purgatory, Book 1)A Deal with the Reaper: A Dark MC and Serial Killer Romance (The Saints… Madison Lawson 332 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$21.01 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G15W6HC7/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=FogUuRraOrX8OpQG&pdrdw=rj7m4&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=FR8F0M0ZM83KY8JYA7GZ&pdrdwg=3RMsU&pdrdr=c30e229f-0057-4870-bfe5-3a7105818195) Hollow Hollow Caroline Peckham 12,625 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$25.72 5. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHKD2JNB/ref=adblp13nvvxx4im?encoding=UTF8&plink=FogUuRraOrX8OpQG&pdrdw=rj7m4&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=FR8F0M0ZM83KY8JYA7GZ&pdrdwg=3RMsU&pdrdr=c30e229f-0057-4870-bfe5-3a7105818195) Unbound: Confluence Academy, Book 1 Unbound: Confluence Academy, Book 1 Penelope Bloom 8,387 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$32.95 6. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZDQG4SG/ref=adblp13nvvxx5im?encoding=UTF8&plink=FogUuRraOrX8OpQG&pdrdw=rj7m4&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=FR8F0M0ZM83KY8JYA7GZ&pdrdwg=3RMsU&pdrdr=c30e229f-0057-4870-bfe5-3a7105818195) Unhinged Cain: Buchanan Brothers, Book 1 Unhinged Cain: Buchanan Brothers, Book 1 Brooklyn Cross 1,476 Audible Audiobook $
0s 4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 out of 5 34,092 global ratings 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 5 star 61%28%10%1%0%61% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 4 star 61%28%10%1%0%28% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 3 star 61%28%10%1%0%10% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 2 star 61%28%10%1%0%1% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 1 star 61%28%10%1%0%0% How customer reviews and ratings work) Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon * Sponsored !Image 68!Image 69 Customers say Customers find this book to be a masterpiece with a fantastic storyline filled with twists and turns, making it an engaging and suspenseful read. They appreciate the well-developed characters, particularly the strong female characters, and describe it as a sweet dark romance with dark humor. The book keeps readers hooked from start to finish, with one customer noting it's their favorite book of 2025. AI Generated from the text of customer reviews!Image 70: A 60x62 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Generated from the text of customer reviews Select to learn more !Image 71: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Content(109) !Image 72: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Readability(74) !Image 73: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Story(66) !Image 74: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Romance(48) !Image 75: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Character development(40) !Image 76: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Engaging(36) !Image 77: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Darkness(23) !Image 78: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Humor(21) 109 customers mention content, 101 positive, 8 negative 109 customers mention "Content"101 positive 8 negative !Image 79: A large black X mark Customers praise the content of the book, describing it as a masterpiece and a great first book in the series. "Great book, ready for the next one! LJ Shen never disappoints and loveddddd the sprayed edge." "...I absolutely loved this book it was so good I couldn’t put it down. It is a definite 5 star read for me...." "...anything, her trauma and horrifying circumstances, she was an amazing, headstrong and inspiring individual...." "...would give it a 100 stars.. Corvin King doing an Irish accent 👏🏻 perfect. Will definitely be listening to again 🔥🔥🔥 💀💀💀 💔💔" 74 customers mention readability, 71 positive, 3 negative 74 customers mention "Readability"71 positive 3 negative !Image 80: A large black X mark Customers find the book an amazing and fun read that is easy to follow. "...Bad Bishop is a great read that elicited many emotions. The plot twists and secrets revealed were so unexpected, and had me holding my breath...." "...The twists and turns in this book are so worth the read. If you love a dark arranged relationship, this is a perfect twisted book!" "...This was an amazing read that kept me from putting my kindle aside. I am looking forward to the next book in this series." "Loved this book! However, it is not a book to listen to at work on your lunch break!..." 66 customers mention story, 59 positive, 7 negative 66 customers mention "Story"59 positive 7 negative !Image 81: A large black X mark Customers love the storyline of the book, describing it as fantastic with twists and turns that keep them completely captivated. "...It has everything I’m looking for: strong character development, a solid story, hilarious moments, danger (which we love in dark romance), great..." "...And there were moments where my jaw hit the floor. The story was so good that I immediately downloaded the second book...." "...It was a lovely story. The spice was nice and hot and I loved their chemistry. It was matching ❤️" "...It was an amazing ending. Loved the characters chemistry" 48 customers mention romance, 42 positive, 6 negative 48 customers mention "Romance"42 positive 6 negative !Image 82: A large black X mark Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a delicious Mafia romance with a beautiful love story and dark Mafia age gap elements, with one customer noting the emotional intensity woven throughout the narrative. "True to LJ Shen fashion, this is an unhinged, sexy MMC and a sweet, complex FMC. Loved the chemistry and plot between these two. Devoured in two days!" "...This is a dark romance..." "...This book - OMG wrecked me in the best way. Such a beautiful love story with all the things...." "...This is not a swoony, sw
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