CHECK & MATE by ALI HAZELWOOD

“CHECK & MATE” centers around Mallory Greenleaf, a young chess prodigy who left the competitive chess world after a personal tragedy. When Mallory unexpectedly returns to the chess scene and faces off against reigning world champion Nolan Sawyer, sparks fly. Nolan is intrigued by Mallory’s talent and mysterious past, and as they clash on and off the chessboard, their relationship evolves from rivalry to something more complicated and romantic. The book explores themes of grief, redemption, and the fine line between love and competition.