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⭐ Goodreads Rating: 4.08/5 Mallory Greenleaf has sworn off chess after it cost her family everything, but an unexpected tournament return puts her back in the game—and face-to-face with the world’s reigning chess champion. As she navigates competitive pressure and personal healing, she finds herself drawn into his orbit in ways she didn’t anticipate. What begins as rivalry and tension slowly turns into something deeper, forcing both players to rethink what they’re willing to risk for love and ambition. Themes sports romance • chess competition • rivals to lovers • academic/competitive setting • slow burn • emotional healing • forced proximity • found family • spicy romance