Mate (Bride, #2)

Rivalry ignites in a clever and swoonworthy tale where the world of chess becomes a battleground for love and redemption. As Mallory Greenleaf attempts to step away from the game that shattered her family, fate pulls her back into the spotlight during a charity tournament where she faces off against the notorious 'Kingkiller' Nolan Sawyer. With one unexpected victory, she not only claims the attention of the chess world but also the heart of a captivating champion.

As Mallory climbs the ranks, the stakes escalate beyond mere pieces on a board. Torn between protecting her family from the game that once brought them pain and pursuing her newfound passion, she navigates the intensity of competition and attraction. Nolan's enigmatic nature leaves Mallory questioning everything, even as the allure of the game beckons her back. Will she fall victim to the very rivalry that once destroyed her, or can love and ambition coexist?