Mallory Greenleaf swore off chess after it tore her family apart. Now, she’s focused on her mom, sisters, and a dead-end job—until she reluctantly enters a charity tournament and beats world champion Nolan Sawyer, the infamous “Kingkiller.”
The upset stuns everyone, including Mallory. Even stranger? Nolan wants a rematch. Walking away would be smart, but prize money and her curiosity pull her back in.
As Mallory climbs the chess ranks, she struggles to keep her family out of the chaos—and her feelings for the infuriating, brilliant Nolan in check. The spotlight is intense, the game is ruthless, and falling for her rival may be the riskiest move of all.