Check & Mate

Mallory Greenleaf has left the world of chess behind. With her family shattered by the game's consequences, she's focused on her mom, sisters, and a job that barely keeps things afloat. However, she reluctantly agrees to play in a charity tournament and unexpectedly triumphs over the renowned "Kingkiller" Nolan Sawyer, the current chess world champion and notorious bad boy.

Nolan's unexpected defeat puzzles everyone, but what's even more surprising is his eagerness for a rematch. Mallory is torn; the logical move would be to walk away, to end the game. But her victory opens doors to much-needed cash prizes, and against her better judgment, she finds herself drawn to the mysterious strategist.

As Mallory climbs the chess ranks, she grapples with keeping her family insulated from the game that once tore them apart. As her love for the sport she wanted to hate resurfaces, Mallory discovers that the challenges extend beyond the chessboard. The spotlight is brighter than she expected, and the competition is more intense than ever.

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