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In this clever and swoonworthy new novel from New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life’s moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart.
Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts these days, and after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years ago, Mallorys focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on. That is, until she reluctantly agrees to play in one last charity tournamentand inadvertently wipes the board with notorious “Kingkiller” Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess.
Nolans loss to an unknown rookie shocks everyone. Whats even more puzzling? His desire to play again. What kind of gambit is Nolan playing? The smart move would be to walk away. Resign. Game over. But Mallorys victory opens the door to much-needed cash prizes, and despite everything, she cant help but feel drawn to the enigmatic strategist.
As Mallory rockets up the ranks, she struggles to keep her family safely separated from the game that once tore them apart. And as her love for the sport she swore to hate begins to rekindle, Mallory quickly realizes that the games arent just on the board. The spotlight is brighter than she imagined, and the competition can be fierceand irresistibly attractive.
This novel is suitable for both young adult and adult audiences.