Checkmate

Mallory Greenleaf quit chess when it destroyed her family. But four years later, she agrees to participate in a charity tournament and accidentally beats Nolan Sawyer — the reigning champion and a real 'bad boy' in the world of chess. Nolan's loss to a newcomer shocks everyone, and the loud victory opens up doors for Mallory to a cash prize that she desperately needs. Mallory doubts whether to make a deal with her conscience, but Sawyer is seriously intent on getting his revenge and doesn't want to lose sight of his mysterious opponent. Entering the big game, Mallory struggles to shield her family from what once destroyed her and not to fall in love with chess again. However, she soon realizes she cannot stop thinking about Sawyer, as he is not only clever but also damn attractive...