Checkmate

Living next door to her childhood nemesis presents unexpected challenges for Rory James, especially when they are forced to collaborate on a passion project under tense and complicated circumstances. Blackmailed into participating and dealing with Connor O’Neil’s irresistible bad-boy charm, Rory must rely on her wit—and plenty of hot cocoa—to navigate the chaos. The story promises a humorous and engaging clash, filled with misadventures and underlying tension, as Rory tries to hold onto her sanity and heart.