{"product_id":"check-mate-by-ali-hazelwood","title":"Check \u0026 Mate by Ali Hazelwood","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"28\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"31\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCheck \u0026amp; Mate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a contemporary romance that follows Mallory Greenleaf, a young woman who has sworn off chess after it caused trouble in her family years earlier. Focused on supporting her mother and sisters, she reluctantly plays in a charity tournament and unexpectedly defeats the world champion, Nolan Sawyer. The upset pulls her back into the competitive chess world, where she must confront her past, her fears, and the pressures of high-level play while a complicated attraction grows between her and Nolan. Blending humor, ambition, and emotional growth, the story explores resilience, family responsibility, and finding the courage to pursue both passion and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"770\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAli Hazelwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a bestselling contemporary romance author known for writing smart, character-driven love stories often set in academic or scientific environments. Originally trained in neuroscience, she worked in academia before turning to fiction, which influences her focus on ambitious protagonists and workplace dynamics. Hazelwood gained major popularity with her debut novel \u003cem data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eThe Love Hypothesis\u003c\/em\u003e, and her books are widely appreciated for their witty dialogue, strong female leads, and blend of humor, emotion, and slow-burn romance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":48099018375425,"sku":"37BTMVTHD-Used","price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/ahc.webp?v=1771645172","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/check-mate-by-ali-hazelwood","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}