'This is all a big chess game to you, and I the convenient pawn...'

Greek tycoon Nicodemus Stathis has never been able to forget beautiful heiress Mattie Whitaker. And now, ten years of delicious tension later, Nic finally has her right where he wants her.

Mattie's once powerful family dynasty now lies in ruins, and only Nic can offer them a solution–a solution with vows!

She might not have a choice, but Mattie refuses to be the sacrificial queen to his king. But Nic's slow, deliberate seduction wears down his new bride, and the word 'checkmate' lies on his lips like a promise...