Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

• Sports
• Romance
• Young adult
• Contemporary Romance
• New Adult
• Enemies To Lovers

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood is a charming young adult contemporary romance that combines competitive chess, family, friendship, ambition, and first love. The story follows Mallory Greenleaf, a talented young chess player who walked away from the game after it caused painful changes in her family.

When Mallory agrees to compete in a charity chess tournament to help support her family, she unexpectedly defeats Nolan Sawyer, the reigning world chess champion. Her victory puts her back into the competitive chess world—and directly in Nolan's path.

As their rivalry develops into an unexpected connection, Mallory must decide whether she can reconcile her complicated past with the game she once loved. Filled with enemies-to-lovers chemistry, chess competitions, witty banter, family dynamics, and coming-of-age themes, the novel offers a fun and heartfelt romance.

For readers in Bangladesh who enjoy YA romance, sports-inspired competition, and smart contemporary love stories, Check & Mate is a wonderful addition to an English book collection. Order your copy online from Book Beavers and discover this entertaining Ali Hazelwood romance.