Checkmate, My King

Checkmate, My King

Three years ago, Emery Blake lost everything—the man she loved, the future they had planned, and the home they built together. Cast out by a single misunderstanding, she rebuilt her life as a yoga instructor while secretly raising the son Sawyer Hamilton never knew existed.

Sawyer buried the wreckage of his heart beneath his empire, forging himself into a cold, ruthless CEO with no time for love. But fate is relentless. When a near-fatal accident leaves him vulnerable, Emery is called back into his life—and she brings with her the secret that could shatter his icy world.

Now, as past wounds reopen and sparks reignite, Sawyer must fight for more than just his company. He must fight for Emery, for their son, and for the second chance he never thought he’d be given. But forgiveness isn’t easily earned—and in this high-stakes game of love and power, only one move can secure the ultimate checkmate.

⚠️ Trigger Warnings

• Miscommunication leading to breakup

• Car accident and hospitalization

• Themes of betrayal/manipulation by a rival

• Parental conflict / hidden pregnancy reveal

🔥 Spice Level

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ / 5

• Explicit: Detailed, passionate, and frequent intimate scenes

• Dynamic: Power-play undertones, emotionally charged reunions, and “make-up” heat that burns through years of longing

• Tension: Built on past intimacy, sexual chemistry, and Sawyer’s possessive devotion to his “Queen”