Twisted Pawn

Society of Villains #2

by L.J. Shen

From New York Times bestselling author L.J. Shen comes a dark romance about an assassin Mafia heir and the villainess who refuses to become his next victim.

Tierney

There’s a bullet with my name on it.

And Achilles Ferrante is the man who’ll pull the trigger.

I’d always known one of us would kill the other. I’d just hoped to do the honor.

Twice I betrayed him.

First, I broke his heart. Then, I sold him out to the Feds.

Even if I hadn’t, I doubt he could spell mercy, much less spare me any.

The Camorra prince promised he’d make a spectacle of my death when he caught me. Let him try.

He could chase me until the end of Earth.

I will always run faster.

Achilles

To love is to destroy, and I’d loved Tierney Callaghan far too long, and far too much.

She’s a fatal weakness, but unlike the Greek mythology warrior—I will remain undefeated.

My little flame can run fast, but my bullet is faster.

Once upon a time, she was the only person who saw my humanity.

She’s about to meet the monster everyone else is scared of.

Genres: Dark Romance, Romance, Dark, Mafia Romance, Enemies To Lovers, Contemporary Romance, Spicy

506 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication March 31, 2026

About the author

L.J. Shen is a New York Times, USA Today, WSJ, Washington Post and #1 Amazon Kindle Store bestselling author of contemporary romance books.

She writes angsty books, unredeemable anti-heroes who are in Bill Gates's tax bracket, and sassy heroines who bring them to their knees (for more reasons than one).


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Reviews

[Can Helin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really hope this is about Tierney and Achilles
!!! I need this so bad! 😭🤍🙏🏻 please

[❥ KAT ❥ Kitty Kats Crazy About Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

📚 𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗬 📚 [⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Star Review]...T𝐖I𝐒T𝐄D P𝐀W𝐍: Is the second full length book in the (Society of Villains) series by Author L.J. Shen. Spoken in daul POV's.

📚'𝙼𝚈 𝚁𝙴𝚅𝙸𝙴𝚆 𝙰𝙽𝙳 𝙾𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚁𝚂'📚 can also be found on my blog:
╰┈➤KITTY KATS CRAZY ABOUT BOOKS

Tropes:
❥ ENEMIES TO LOVERS
❥ SECOND CHANCE
❥ ASSASSIN HEROINE
❥ MORALLY PITCH BLACK HERO (MINE)
❥ OBSESSED ANTI HERO ( YET AGAIN MINE)
❥ SLOW BURN TENSION

This one hits those feels like a mack truck oblibering that beating heart of yours like no other, there was a scene in this (not going to give spoilers) but it broke me, my heart broke for this man watching the woman he loved gaining back control, that control he took from her, I wished it had've been done in a different way. But that's not how this story unfolds. I literally had tears running down my face and it was unbearable to read. Comfort zones may be put to the test. Be prepared.

But it didn't stop me from enjoying this, I loved the too and fro, the fashbacks, the want to kill you but want to have you angst, the darkness of her past, their story wasn't made up of puppy dogs and unicorns farting glitter, it was raw, and it suited their story, their journey, their pasts.

These two met when they were teenagers, he was the boy who climbed through her bedroom window standing in the shadows a strong force keeping nightmares at bay. She was fighting the demons of her past. Their story was one I couldn't wait to get my hands on, that slow burn simmering in the background, Loved him, loved her for him, together they were perfection, two broken souls mended as one.

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𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐁𝐈 𝐚𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.
𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐥.

[L.J. Shen]

TWISTED PAWN

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🚩 Please read trigger warnings if you have any.

[Matea ☽]

After that L.J. Shen Instagram tease, I need this book ASAP 😭📖✨

[Erica Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

OH MY GOD! This book was everything!!

I really loved how it jumped to past scenes, it truly helped understand Tierney and Achilles’ past with each-other and what led to the present.

She betrays him, TWICE! For starters, after the first betrayal he stalks her, puts security detail on her every move, cameras in her house and unaliv€s anyone she is “with” 🤭

My baby Tierney really went through it 💔 I just wish she would have spoke up and been honest with Achilles! 😭

That plane scene! 🥵

This man truly would do ANYTHING for her. Including something towards the end of the book that really annoyed me!! It was including a “Alex”. If you know you know 🙄

The plot at the end with Tristan really took the ending to another level! I need the next book, NOW!

[Beeg Panda]

Tierney and Achilles’s story.
The term "transgressive" comes to mind?
Darker than dark, I’m sure, if the author continues with them in the same vein as in book 1.
They were merely SIDE characters but I could feel the burn.
I’m not the target audience and shouldn’t read it.
But I have to know.


Auth fb page:
🖤NEW SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT🖤

Coming in hot with a brand new, SEVEN-book mafia series.

Society of Villains will comprise seven interconnected standalones. You'll meet some of the key players in Handsome Devil (including our anti-hero and heroine 👀).

Think if Peaky Blinders and Succession had a baby.

What you can expect:
🔱 Mafia wars
🔱 Taboo tropes
🔱 Plot twists to make your jaw drop
🔱 One MM book (told ya' it was coming)
🔱 Cameos from your favorite characters (Sinners, Boston Belles, ASH, Forbidden Love)
🔱 BEST. COVERS. EVER.

Publishing schedule:
♟ Bad Bishop - Nov 18, 2025
♟ Twisted Pawn - March 31, 2026
♟ Fallen Rook
♟ Corrupt Knight
♟ Heartless King
♟ Wicked Queen
♟ Devil's Gambit

[Melissa]

Aahhhhh Bloom sent me an arc?!?!

This is gonna be MESSY and I’m gonna eat it the fuck up

[Tiffany's TBR · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enemies to lovers? Yes.
Second chance romance? Absolutely.
Childhood love turned enemies? Inject it straight into my veins.
L. J. Shen truly is a master of emotionally charged chaos. She takes revenge, heartbreak, and unresolved history, tosses them into a glittering pressure cooker, and somehow delivers something addictive and unforgettable. The tension? Immaculate. The angst? Deliciously painful. The payoff? Worth every single page.
And can we talk about the fact that she swoons over Henry Cavill too? Honestly, she was already an auto-buy author for me, but that little detail sealed the deal forever. Amen and hallelujah.
Tierney is an absolute force. A badass with sharp edges and a guarded heart, she doesn't just walk into a scene, she owns it. Watching her navigate revenge, love, and that undeniable pull toward the past was everything.
This book delivers revenge, love, lust, and swoon-worthy spice in perfect balance. If you're craving high tension, emotional warfare, and chemistry that practically crackles off the page, consider this your sign. Your next read is calling.

[Ali | flippin_and_sippin_mn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twisted Pawn
(Society of Villains, 2)
L.J. Shen
Pub: 4/7/26
5☆

He’s an assassin Mafia heir.
She’s his achilles heel.

Since flipping the last page of Bad Bishop I could not wait for the next book. Then when I found out we were getting Tierney and Achilles… well let’s just say I was feral. Luckily my friends over at Bloom heard my cries and sent me this stunning ARC. TYSM for the #gifted copy!

I was so nervous going in because of how much I loved Lila and Tiernan’s story, and wondering could Shen deliver back to back? Friends she DELIVERED in jaw dropping, heart pounding fashion.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙙𝙞𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙧 𝙪𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙚? ALL of them.
Oh holy heck did this hit the mark. Over and over again. Tierney and Achille’s were EVERYTHING! Their enemies to lovers story was absolute 🔥in every which way you could imagine. It was dark(er), chaotic, and even more unhinged. The banter, angst, tension, and chemistry between these two… ALL done to perfection and damn if it didn’t radiated off the pages. Shen is an absolute master at writing all things mafia romance and I am SO here for it. Twisted Pawn had me utterly addicted and fighting to put it down.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩?
I loved getting a look into their past and the unresolved history/betrayal that led us to the present.

𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠?
♟️ Readers who enjoy:
♟️ Enemies To Lovers
♟️ Dark Romance
♟️ Mafia
♟️ Second Chance
♟️ Unputdownable Reads
♟️ Sizzling Spice
♟️ Touch Her And ☠️ (Literally)

I don’t know which was greater, it consuming me or me consuming it. Either way, I am already so damn excited and greedy for Fallen Rook.

Thank you again to Bloom Books for the opportunity to be an early reader.

[Sushi ReadsBooks]

ACHILLES and TIERNEY have been living rent free in my head since I read that scene in Handsome Devil where Achilles is literally holding Tierney over the bridge by her heel while negotiating

I just know this is gonna be fire

[Jessica Vishnoi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Im on my knees praying for this book to be Achilles and Tierney. I know for a fact they will serve top tier enemies to lovers and Im of course gonna eat that shit up. CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS BOOK.

[buveurdencre · Rating 5 out of 5]

The stakes are high, but their infatuation runs higher. Depraved, dark, and decadent, Twisted Pawn is the second book of LJ Shen’s dark mafia series Society of Villains and is perhaps one of Shen’s best works yet. Twisted Pawn centers around Tierney Callaghan and Achilles Ferrante. Tierney and Achilles first met when they were fourteen and shared an instant mutual understanding and connection. However, an unfortunate incident causes a reluctant Tierney to betray Achilles, breaking his heart in the process and causing a fifteen-year vendetta to brew between them. A game of cat and mouse ensues when Tierney is betrothed to a Naples mafia don, and Achilles is in charge of delivering her. In desperation, Tierney proposes a trade-off to Achilles in exchange for her freedom. As they spend more time together, the more they realize their devotion disguised as contempt is futile, and coming clean about the betrayal that started their rift all those years ago will determine their endgame. 

Tierney is so resilient, defiant, and admirable. However, she is also vulnerable, traumatized, and guarded. I loved her character growth so much. She could potentially be one of the best and most well-rounded female characters Shen has ever written. But the main star of the book was Achilles, my yearner boy, my pining man. Oh my goodness, how I love, adore, and am enamored by this endearingly brute of a man. Tierney is undoubtedly Achilles’ “Achilles’ heel." This man was disgustingly and desperately down bad for Tierney. He was willing to risk it all: his life, the Camorra, and his position to be the next don, just so he could be with Tierney. Even when Achilles believed Tierney had betrayed him years ago, he still loved her despite it all. His absolute fidelity and resolute belief in Tierney were so genuine and beautiful. Achilles is undeniably one of my favorite male characters Shen has ever written, and they are by far one of my most favorite couples in the Shen Universe. They make me want to cry with how much I love them so much. I am wholeheartedly enchanted with this heart-wrenchingly lovable couple and their bewitching dynamic. Though at times their relationship could be seen as volatile, their chemistry was palpable and fervent, and their passion for each other was ardent and unwavering. Tierney and Achilles understood and saw each other when others couldn’t. They used their vulnerabilities and insecurities as a strength instead of a weakness and encouraged each other to seek out help and treatment. I could read an entire series of just these two, with Tierney being a menacing brat and Achilles being a simpering, besotted man in love.

Brilliantly written and magnificently executed, Shen continues to excel and captivate in her writing. This book is, in simple terms, exquisite and breathtakingly stunning. Although it’s only the second book in the series, Twisted Pawn has already cemented itself as my favorite, not just in terms of the series but also individual books written by Shen. As the series continues, with each book becoming exceedingly more precarious and intense, my excitement cannot be restrained, and I’m already ravenous for the next book.

[Raquel (BookishRaquel) · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️ | 4 🌶️ | 5 🎧

RELEASES APRIL 7TH

What to Expect:
- Dark Mafia Romance
- Enemies to Lovers
- Second Chance
- Hunter + Hunter
- Assassin + Girl Who Fights Back
- Morally Pitch Black Hero
- Touch Her and D!e
- Secrets, Lies, and Betrayal
- Slow Burn Tension
- Dual POV
- Duet Narration

⚠️ This is a dark romance, so please check the trigger and content warnings if needed. The full list can be found via the link included at the end of the Author's Note.⚠️

My [SPOILER FREE] Thoughts:
Bad Bishop was one of my top reads of 2025, so I was READY for Twisted Pawn. I LIVE for books like this! Twisted Pawn had me fighting sleep and refusing to put it down. Tierney and Achilles were exactly what I needed and more. Their journey immediately hit me in the feels, and whew, I felt everything. EVERYTHING! Tierney and Achilles' relationship was toxic AF, messy, and intense. Achilles was possessive and completely obsessed with Tierney. I loved his touch her and d!e energy. He would do anything for her, even risk his life and future in his family's organization. Tierney was his 'Achilles' heel INDEED. Tierney went through a lot and was incredibly guarded, but she was a total badass who refused to allow anyone to paint her as a victim.

The palpable chemistry, their passion, the spice, and the love/hate dynamic kept me fully invested. Both of them are broken, completely unhinged, and their love was a battle. Their scenes together were either moments of vulnerability and truth or moments of intense chaos, and I loved every second of it all. Tierney and Achilles were always endgame. The flashbacks added so much to the story, and it was interesting to see how their history with each other and traumatic pasts made them into the people they are in the present. I couldn't help but root for Tierney and Achilles! The plot, emotional depth, twists and turns, character growth, and healing...I loved it all. I'm obsessed with the beautifully chaotic world L.J. Shen has created, and I can't wait to see what comes next in this series.

Narration:
Lila Winters and Stephen Dexter performed this audiobook in duet, with Lucy Rivers and Corvin King returning as Lila and Tiernan. Everyone's performances were phenomenal! Lila and Stephen were perfectly cast as Tierney and Achilles. These amazing voice actors made the characters feel real and believable, and beautifully brought them to life. I was fully immersed in the characters' world and felt every single emotion. They flawlessly brought the angst, tension, obsession, vulnerability, and humor. Lila, Stephen, Lucy, and Corvin truly delivered and made this unputdownable. Enjoying this as an immersive read is the way to go!

Thanks to L.J. Shen, Bloom Books, and Dreamscape Media for the advanced physical copy and the advanced copy of the audiobook. Opinions expressed are my own.

[Vanessa (When Vane Reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ever since I met Achilles and Tierney, I've been dying for their story, and let me tell you, the author exceeded all my expectations and more. The whole touch her and die vibes! It’s MIND BLOWING. I can't stop thinking about these characters and this new world, I'm obsessed beyond words

Achilles, gahhh, he is everything, a psycho crazy asshole, I never thought I would love him as much or more than Tiernan, I love the way he is obsessed with Tierney, how he loves her, how he cares for her, the lengths he will go to protect her. I love Tierney, my poor broken girl, she is so badass, my heart broke for her

LOVE THEM TOGETHER, their scenes together are magnificent, it is the perfect hate-love trope. Their sex scenes are so hot, passionate and intense, they gave me so many Joker and Harley Quinn vibes, both so psycho but so possessive of each other. The tension and banter between them is everything. I cried, laughed, and sighed so much.

I love all the action, the violent scenes, so vividly described that I felt like I was part of them. The unexpected twists are, wow wow the secrets that had me hooked from beginning to end.

The scenes of the past are so sweet, both are so vulnerable, they are so heartbreaking. Loved the cameos. I loved all the other characters, the author is a genius because she leaves us with so many theories and few answers, and that ending left me salivating for the next book.

This book is exceptional, it's extraordinary, it’s sexy, it's addictive, it's angsty, it's dark, it's violent, it's absolutely everything, the author nailed it!
this is one of the best mafia books I've ever read

[Trish · Rating 5 out of 5]

♟️Mafia
♟️Second Chance
♟️Enemies to Lovers
♟️Dark Romance

“I’m only whole when I’m with you. And if that’s toxic, or unhealthy, then so be it. Because the truth is, there isn’t me if there isn’t you.”

This book was everything I was hoping it would be! The tension and angst were absolutely delicious, and I loved every second of it. Tierney and Achilles’ love is toxic but somehow also so beautiful. The flashbacks added so much depth, showing their vulnerability and the love they’ve always had for one another.

Tierney is a total badass. She’s been through so much, yet she stays strong and is determined to fight for her freedom. Achilles, on the other hand, has been raised to be the monster he is. His possessiveness and “touch her and die” energy are completely off the charts.

This book is intense, emotional, and full of twists that left me begging for the next book! I loved Bad Bishop, but Twisted Pawn might be even better.

[D.L. Darby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly one of my top favorite Shen books!

I knew from Handsome Devil that I was going to love Achilles and Tierney’s story, I just wasn’t prepared for how much. I devoured this in less than twenty-four hours. The banter, the chemistry, the damage and the healing are all top notch—literally everything I look for in a book. I love that we also got glimpses into the rest of the family. There are seven books in the series and I’m starting to piece together who the other ones are about. I’m excited to see where the rest of the series goes, but A&T are definitely going in my top ten favorite couples of all time.

[Amber Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is LJ’s writing at its best.
Twisted Pawn has been my most anticipated read of this year,and I couldn’t be more pleased with the depth of emotion she brought out with her careful consideration of its subject matter,and attention to detail. These characters are incredibly compelling,and their stories are unique in nature. The twisty family dynamics and dark brooding mmc’s have me hooked and eagerly awaiting each installment in this series.
Achilles and Tierney are my favorite couple,and I absolutely loved every second of their story.

[Deani Inkdrinker8962 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twisted Pawn is shades of Romeo & Juliet.
This is the epic journey of Tierney and Achilles hard earned 'Love Story'.
Both come from a broken, traumatic, loveless background.
The healing and growth broke my heart.
Check your triggers as I feel this is LJ's darkest book yet.
I also feel this book is her best work and that's saying alot as my favourite re-read is Vicious.
I highly recommend this dark and delicious romance.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

LJ Shen is back in her dark mafia era, and I am HERE for it. This book is addictive in every sense of the word. The hero in completely unhinged, and I am obsessed with him; and the heroine gives him a run for his money every step of the way. I loved them both, their storyline, this new world, and all the side characters whose stories are still to come! BRAVO!

*ALPHA READ*

[Hayley 〰 Hayley's Next Page]

- dark romance
- mafia romance
- enemies to lovers
- second chance romance
- protective, possessive MMC
- 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
- dual pov

I received an early copy for a paid content pull, so I'm not including a rating. But all I'll say is prepare for a (very dark at times) ride! Achilles and Tierney take you on a tumultous, heartbreaking, traumatising, and very spicy journey.

[Ling O’Leary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beta Read!
Chaos Review: Achilles was the meanest meany until he wasn’t. Other stuff happens. Part 1 Ending: 🤯 More twists and turns. Lots of teasing future book plots. And a moment for Tierney who is fierce, vulnerable and a little bit stabby but in the end gets what she wants 😈

I enjoyed every minute and cannot wait to read more of this universe ❤️

[Norhan Emad]

انا احب جدا هذه السلسلة

[carliereadssss · Rating 5 out of 5]

L.J. truly NEVER misses.

Achilles & Tierney’s story was absolute perfection.
TRUE enemies to lovers.

[Karen Mc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! My heart is still racing. RTC

[Sarah (eat_sleep_read21) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review coming soon!

[Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I binged the entire book in about 9 hours, I honestly couldn’t put it down! Tierney & Achilles were absolutely everything!!! All the stars!! So obsessed.

Full RTC

[Brittney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Bloom/Sourcebooks and LJ Shen for this ARC!

Enemies. Lovers. Traitors. And a love story written in blood and betrayal.

📚 Twisted Pawn by L.J. Shen
Genre: Dark mafia romance
Vibes: enemies to lovers, second chance, assassin heir, obsessive love, emotional warfare

This book is pure emotionally unhinged chaos in the best possible way. L.J. Shen takes revenge, heartbreak, and unfinished history and turns it into something addictive, intense, and impossible to look away from.

What completely worked for me:

🖤 Childhood love turned sworn enemies
🔫 Assassin mafia heir obsessed beyond reason
🔥 Betrayal, revenge, and unresolved longing
⚡ Touch her and die energy at maximum level
💔 Flashbacks that make the angst hit even harder

Tierney is not a heroine who waits to be saved. She is sharp, guarded, and absolutely fearless. Every scene she walks into feels charged because she refuses to be anyone’s victim, even when the man hunting her is the one she once loved most.

And Achilles… wow. Dangerous, possessive, emotionally wrecked, and completely obsessed. He walks the line between monster and man in a way that makes every interaction feel volatile. Their chemistry is explosive, messy, and deeply emotional. This is hate love tension done right.

The romance feels like emotional warfare. Every conversation carries history. Every moment together feels like it could end in a kiss or a bullet.

Expect:

💥 high stakes action
💥 violent mafia intrigue
💥 intense banter and scorching chemistry
💥 twists that keep escalating the drama

I laughed, stressed, swooned, and absolutely spiraled reading this. If you love dark romance couples who feel slightly dangerous but completely devoted, this one delivers hard.

💬 What’s your favorite dark romance trope: enemies to lovers or second chance obsession?

#LJShen #TwistedPawn #DarkRomance #MafiaRomance #RomanceReads