Check & Mate is Ali Hazelwood’s first young adult novel. It’s a captivating romance that follows the journey of two rival chess players whose competitive encounters lead to unexpected sparks of attraction.
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Book Blurb
Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess after it tore her family apart four years ago. Her focus now is on supporting her mom, her sisters, and her dead-end job. However, when she reluctantly agrees to play in a charity tournament, she unexpectedly defeats Nolan Sawyer, the notorious “Kingkiller” and current world champion.
Nolan’s loss to Mallory shocks everyone, but instead of walking away, he wants a rematch. Mallory is torn between cash prizes and her family’s well-being as she rises through the ranks. Despite her initial reluctance, Mallory finds herself drawn to Nolan’s enigmatic charm and strategic mind.
As Mallory navigates the competitive chess world, she discovers her renewed passion for the game and faces unexpected challenges both on and off the board. The spotlight intensifies, and Mallory finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of competition, attraction, and personal growth.
About the Author
Ali Hazelwood is a New York Times bestselling author of contemporary romcom novels. As a neuroscientist, Ali Hazelwood draws on her real life experience and creates stories about women in STEM and academia.
However Ali Hazelwood branched out from her usual genre and published a paranormal romance in 2024 titled Bride.
Has Ali Hazelwood written any other novels?
Ali Hazelwood has written several other novels. If you’ve enjoyed her other standalone novels such Bride and Not in Love, I’d suggest reading the books in her Love Hypothesis series next.
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