Check & Mate
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Check & Mate
Are you ready for something a little different from Ali Hazelwood? Get excited for Check & Mate, the new hit from the globally bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionMallory Greenleaf is done with chess. The game once held a central place in her life until it led to the downfall of her family four years ago. Now, every move she makes is to support her mother, her sisters, and ensure the bills are paid with her dead-end job. However, an unexpected twist occurs when Mallory reluctantly participates in a charity tournament and unexpectedly defeats the infamous 'Kingkiller' Nolan Sawyer—the current world champion known for both his extraordinary skill and bad boy image in the chess world.
Nolan’s surprising loss to an unknown player astonishes everyone, but what’s even more bewildering is his eagerness to challenge her again. Is Nolan merely seeking redemption, or is there a deeper strategy at play? The rational choice for Mallory would be to move on and leave the game behind. But her unexpected victory introduces the possibility of lucrative cash prizes, and despite her reservations, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to the enigmatic champion.
As Mallory navigates her way up the ranks, she must balance her family's well-being with the game that once tore them apart. Her rekindled passion for chess becomes an increasing conflict, as the spotlight shines brighter and the competition grows fiercer—both on and off the board. Along the journey, she encounters the complexities of attraction, intelligence, and rivalry, making her realise that the games aren’t confined to the chessboard alone.
This novel is suitable for both young adult and adult audiences.
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Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood has been praised for its engaging characters and witty dialogue. Reviewers appreciate the chemistry between the protagonists and the author’s fresh take on contemporary romance, making it a delightful and enjoyable read.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781408727614
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Audience: General / adult, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 253g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Ali Hazelwood is the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, Love on the Brain, Love Theoretically, Check & Mate and Bride, as well as a writer of peer-reviewed articles about brain science, in which no one makes out and the ever after is not always happy. Originally from Italy, she lived in Germany and Japan before moving to the US to pursue a PhD in neuroscience. She recently became a professor, which absolutely terrifies her. When Ali is not at work, she can be found running, eating cake pops, or watching sci-fi movies with her two feline overlords (and her slightly-less-feline husband).
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