Introducing book 1 in the Travis & Viola saga in the new Checkmate Series from a secret duo of romance authors under the USA Today bestselling pseudonym, Kennedy Fox! Checkmate: This is War is an enemies to lovers romance that’ll have you crying with laughter one moment and screaming in frustration the next—but you'll be begging to play the game with The King. Game on.*** Travis King is the worst kind of a**hole.He taunts me for being a good girl and mocks my high standards. He’s cruel, crass, and has enough confidence to last two lifetimes. And I hate him.It wouldn’t matter so much if he were avoidable. But considering he’s my older brother’s best friend and roommate, I see him more than I’d ever want to.His sculpted abs and gorgeous eyes are wasted on such an arrogant man, which makes me hate him even more.Even though I’ve had a crush on him since I was ten, the feelings weren’t mutual and he’s made that very clear.He’s always loved getting under my skin and one night against my better judgment, I let him in my bed. I’ve succumbed to his manw**re ways, but that doesn’t change a thing.Because the King is about to get played at his own game—and lose.Checkmate.*Recommend for ages 18+ due to sexual content and adult language.***This is book 1 in the Checkmate series and in the Travis & Viola saga--an enemies to lovers romance. This can be read as a standalone duet or after the other duet, but recommended to read in order.**