Roll for Romance, Lenora Woods
Roll for Romance, Lenora Woods
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Roll for Romance

Author: Lenora Woods

Narrator: Ellie Gossage

Unabridged: 11 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/15/2025

Categories: Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Litrpg


Synopsis

Two fledgling tabletop gamers find themselves falling for each other—both in and out of their weekly D&D sessions—in this cozy, fantasy-tinged romance.

“Sweet, charming, and wonderful!”—Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Spellshop

“The perfect entry point for readers with only a cursory knowledge of the iconic fantasy game, [with] parallel narratives that really make the novel sing.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

When Sadie Brooks unexpectedly loses her marketing job, she flees New York City to spend the summer with her best friend in small-town Texas, where joining his Dungeons & Dragons campaign is the perfect distraction while she plans her next steps.

In the game, she becomes Jaylie, a powerful human cleric blessed by the Goddess of Luck. But in real life, Sadie believes her luck has run out—until she meets Noah Walker, the outgoing bartender roped into joining their party as Loren, an adventurous and charismatic lute-strumming elf. Just as Jaylie finds herself succumbing to the bard’s charms over the course of their party’s travels, Sadie also begins to fall under Noah’s spell.

As their relationship progresses in both worlds, Sadie wonders if what they have might last beyond the game. But like his traveling bard character, Noah never stays in one place for long. When a new opportunity arises in New York, Sadie must face the truth about why she lost her job in the first place—and whether she and Noah have found something in Texas worth staying for. Torn between her career dreams in the city and the exciting uncertainty of a new adventure, she will have no choice but to roll the dice.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Eleanor on July 18, 2025

After losing her corporate job in New York, Sadie's best friend convinces her to stay with him in Texas for the summer. Instead of moping around like she plans, Sadie decides to join a D&D campaign for the first time with all new friends. As the game unfolds, Sadie and another player, Noah, find the......more

Goodreads review by kendall on February 06, 2025

4 stars! This was an incredibly unique story! I can honestly say I've never read anything like it. The way Woods' seamlessly creates two worlds within this romance was so cool to read. The story follows our FMC, Sadie, who was recently fired from her big-time New York job and is now taking a break i......more

Goodreads review by Krystal on June 16, 2025

Roll for reverie❣️ A cool concept of simultaneous storytelling bringing a real time romance alongside fantasy interludes of Dungeons and Dragons game play. If you're looking for low stakes cuteness that still has a serious side with a struggling protagonist this might be just the vibe you're looking......more

Goodreads review by Noi (in & out) on July 27, 2025

"... I want to be the first thing you see when you open your eyes. Every time. I want to be the one to rescue you when you fall—just like you do for me, after every battle. I want to be the last sound you hear before you fall asleep at night. I don’t just want my songs to get stuck in your head. I w......more

Goodreads review by mackenzie (hiatus) on April 14, 2025

this was fine just not really my thing!! would absolutely recommend. love the cover first of all, but also really enjoyed the healthy communication between the characters and also the incorporation of side characters. it had banter and fun and was so bingeable and is overall a fun idea for a book, i......more


Quotes

“Sweet, charming, and wonderful! Roll for Romance is written with such affection for its characters and for D&D that you’ll feel like you’ve made friends for life!”—Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

Roll for Romance lands a critical hit! This swoony and nerdy romance had me kicking my feet and blushing the entire time. Sadie and Noah’s real life and in-game romance is full of charm, healthy communication, and genuine friendship. This book is such a beautiful love letter to all things fandom, nerd culture, and gaming.”—Mallory Marlowe, USA Today bestselling author of Love and Other Conspiracies

“Lenora Woods seamlessly creates two worlds in her debut, balancing reality and fantasy in one. Full of low stakes cuteness with a serious side, Roll for Romance is a swoony and nerdy romance.”Geek Girl Authority

“The perfect summer accessory . . . If you’re looking for a nerdy romance, then it's time to place your bets on Roll for Romance.”—Culturess

“This lighthearted romance has just enough D&D to delight role-players and also welcome unfamiliar readers. A natural 20 on both story and sizzle.”Library Journal, starred review

“There’s a charming Ren-Faire energy to this D&D-themed romance about second chances, luck, and unexpected love.”Paste

“Is this real life or is it just fantasy? Roll for Romance is a novel with a little bit of both. . . . Immersing the reader in both Sadie and Noah’s romance and the adventures of their D&D characters, Roll for Romance is two swoony stories for the price of one.”WBUR

“Read [Roll for Romance] if you love romance with charmingly geeky vibes.”—Fangirlish

“What a delightful debut! Roll for Romance is full of wit and charm, with a satisfying side of finding yourself while pretending to be someone else. Watching Sadie and Noah—as well as their in-character counterparts—fall for each other was as satisfying as rolling a natural 20!”—Jen DeLuca, USA Today bestselling author of Well Met

“As cozy as it is utterly charming, Roll for Romance is a loving ode to the bonds formed between D&D players and the magic of finding your own community. Woods lands a critical hit with this adorable romance.”—E. B. Asher, USA Today bestselling author of This Will Be Fun

“A scintillating, sexy romance filled with spells and self-discovery, Roll for Romance will charm you and have you willingly failing your saving throw. Hold on to your dice, because Woods’s debut will absolutely disarm you.”—Tara Tai, author of Single Player

“A completely successful campaign!”—M. Stevenson, author of Behooved

“Woods’s debut is an extended love letter to D&D and the perfect entry point for readers with only a cursory knowledge of the iconic fantasy game, allowing them to understand the beats of playing through a campaign. This cozy D&D-infused romance doubles as a swoony summer rom-com.”Kirkus Reviews, starred review