Bad Bishop (Standard Edition)
Bad Bishop by L. J. Shen is a dark age-gap mafia romance published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated on November 4, 2025. This 448-page novel explores the complex dynamics between Lila, a young woman grappling with the aftermath of a traumatic event, and Tiernan Callaghan, an Irish mafia prince with his own sinister motives. As Lila navigates her unwanted circumstances, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of power and manipulation.
Readers will encounter themes of forbidden romance and arranged marriage as Lila becomes a pawn in Tiernan’s ruthless ambitions. The story delves into the intricacies of their relationship, revealing how Lila’s perceived weakness may hide a deeper strength. With elements of enemies to lovers and morally gray characters, this edition invites readers to explore the darker sides of love and loyalty within the mafia underworld.
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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 fatal 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.
Dark and delicious tropes:
- Mafia romance
- Age gap
- Forbidden romance
- Power play
- Arranged marriage
- Enemies to lovers
- Morally gray hero
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