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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.

Twisted Pawn is a DARK hunter x hunter standalone. Please check trigger warnings if you have any.

©2026 L. J. Shen
Romantic Suspense
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From the moment the main characters first crossed paths, the tension was off the charts, but what really sold me was how their relationship evolved from manipulation and power plays into something raw and emotionally vulnerable. Watching the walls slowly come down, especially when past traumas and hidden motivations started to surface, made every interaction feel loaded with meaning.

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Really enjoyed the book and I am eagerly anticipating book 3. The narration is excellent too. Thank you L J Shen. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Excellent

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A rollercoaster ride but soo worth it. I really wish she can create Alex book.

Love it

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i really liked it. it was a heavy book but i loved every second of it. the plot wasn't much but it was enough to keep me on my toes and to want more of the romance!!!

twisted pawn

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Loved this book - such a ride! can't wait to hear about the next couple in the family!

perfect narrators

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