Check Mates

In Love and Chess, Every Move Counts.Hermione "Hermy" Ellsworth was exiled to the countryside after a scandal threatened her reputation. Desperately seeking independence from an arranged marriage dictated by her late brother's will, she must secure permission from her guardian-the very man who once held her heart.Baron Gregory Stone "Greg", known as the Black Knight for his unmatched skill in chess and feared presence in London's social circles, finds himself entangled in Hermione's plight. With two weeks to save her from a loveless union, he is unwilling to gamble-except when it comes to winning her love.As a loyal friend of the Pearlers, featured in Sara Adrien's acclaimed Infiltrating the Ton and Diamond Dynasty Series, Greg must play a high-stakes correspondence chess game with a villain who's seeking to ruin his friends and Greg's chances to pass a bill in parliament. Victory means Hermione's freedom; defeat spells doom for her hopes of independence, Greg's career, and his friends' futures.Will Baron Stone rise to the challenge and reclaim his lost love, or will society's harsh judgments prevail?Follow these spirited characters through a thrilling battle for love and freedom. Unravel schemes, navigate societal pressures, and witness whether love can triumph over injustice in this captivating novel that promises to keep you turning pages until the very end.Baron in Check features unforgettable characters, from dashing suitors to cunning socialites, set against the dazzling backdrop of Regency London. This romantic adventure is a must-read if you loved Sara Adrien's Infiltrating the Ton and Diamond Dynasty Series! Bestselling author Sara Adrien writes hot, heart-melting regency romance with a Jewish twist. As a law professor turned author, she writes about clandestine identities, whims of fate, and sizzling seduction. If you like unique and intelligent characters, deliciously sexy scenes, and the nostalgia of afternoon tea, then you'll adore Sara Adrien's tender tearjerkers. Sign up for her VIP newsletter to be the first to hear about new releases, audiobooks, sales, and bonus content at https://SaraAdrien.com