Author : Ali Hazelwood
Length : 9h31
Narrated by : Karissa Vacker
Category : Literature & Fiction
Possibility of free reading : YES
Mallory Greenleaf has sworn off chess, but circumstances pull her back into the game she blames for tearing her family apart. Focused on her struggling mother, her sisters, and a job barely paying the bills, Mallory reluctantly joins a charity chess event. There, she unexpectedly dominates the famous Nolan Sawyer, the "Kingkiller" and chess's notorious rebel. Nolan's defeat by an unknown player stuns the chess world, and his subsequent challenge to Mallory baffles everyone.
Despite her reservations, Mallory finds herself entangled in Nolan's intriguing world. She's wary of the game's potential harm but also sees an opportunity for financial aid. Her unexpected attraction to Nolan complicates matters further. As Mallory ascends the chess rankings, she strives to shield her family from the game's impact, while her passion for chess reignites. She soon learns that the battles extend beyond the chessboard, where fame and rivalry come with unexpected twists.
My relationship with Ali Hazelwoood's books really went from "these are way too hyped for my taste" to "I just got Check & Mate and I'm gonna drop everything else I'm reading to read this" I've been reading a lot of dark stuff lately okay I need some Ali Hazelwood rom-coms
— 🌱 Deborah ⋈ Petrișor 🐦 (@nogoodforyoo) November 24, 2023
Dive into the riveting world of "Check & Mate" by Ali Hazelwood, a New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author. This captivating story intertwines the intense rivalry and unexpected romance of chess players Mallory Greenleaf and Nolan Sawyer, the reigning "Kingkiller" and world champion. Mallory, once shattered by chess's impact on her family, finds herself reluctantly returning to the game in a charity tournament, leading to unexpected twists and a rekindled passion for the sport.
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