Level Up for Love - by Lenora Woods (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Sparks fly as two former college rivals are forced together for a new D&D campaign--clashing both in and out of the game--in this fusion of contemporary second-chance romance and fantasy from the author of Roll for Romance.

"Level Up for Love has all the fun of Roll for Romance while feeling like entirely its own thing. The interweaving of the D&D campaign with the main love story makes for a thoroughly entertaining read."--M. Stevenson, author of Behooved

In college, Reagan Riley and Wesley Locke were constantly at each other's throats, competing to be the best in their video game design program--until Wesley ghosts her after their unexpected hookup, severing their ties for good.

Six years later, Reagan has set aside her game design dreams, opting instead to stay close to her family in Connecticut and channel her creative energy into D&D. When her longstanding group falls apart, she and her sister join their local game store's new advanced campaign--only to find the demanding Dungeon Master at the helm is none other than Wesley. In the game, he is Vadrien, a merciless, power-hungry vampire lord, and Reagan is Sindra, the sword-wielding lady knight who will stop at nothing to cut him down.

When a game design opportunity opens up in the real world, Reagan and Wesley find themselves doubly pitted against each other. But as their buried spark reignites and Reagan starts to question why Wesley left all those years ago, can they find a way to play nice--and are they playing for more than just to win?

Review Quotes

"Level Up for Love has all the fun of Roll for Romance while feeling like entirely its own thing. The interweaving of the D&D campaign with the main love story makes for a thoroughly entertaining read, and I loved the dynamic between the main characters. I really enjoyed this and am eagerly anticipating whatever Woods writes next!"--M. Stevenson, author of Behooved

"An utter delight! Woods gives us a singular rivals-to-lovers romance with the perfect blend of sexy tension, emotional growth, and a journey that deeply satisfies--even though you'll want it never to end."--Kristen Vale, author of A Tale of Mirth & Magic

"Level Up for Love is absolutely swoonworthy and fun, delicately blending life's lighter and heavier sides. Lenora Woods delivers plenty of banter, heart, and just enough gaming to create the perfect geeky romance."--Shameez Patel, author of Next Level Love

"Lenora Woods gives us the best of both worlds: a tension-filled second-chance romance between former college rivals, and a delicious tale between enemies in a lush fantasy setting, combined in one couple you can't help but root for. It is everything I wanted in a D&D-inspired romance--and so much more!"--Jenny L. Howe, author of On the Plus Side

"Packed full of delightful enemies-to-lovers tension and a well-drawn emotional arc, Level Up for Love is cleverly funny, deliciously swoony, and charmingly nerdy. Another absolute knockout of a romance from Lenora Woods!"--Maria Millage, author of Cut to the Ending

"[Level Up for Love] plays with two genres, contemporary rom-com interspersed with dark romance from a Curse of Strahd-esque vampire campaign. Readers will swoon over just how much Wesley wants Reagan and appreciate how Reagan has to relinquish some control while building trust and intimacy around the D&D table. Recommend this one to gamers and non-gamers alike as Reagan and Wesley prove themselves to be a fierce, capable, and sexy duo."--Booklist

About the Author

Lenora Woods is the author of Roll for Romance. She currently resides in Boston, where you can find her writing, hiking, rolling dice, and pretending to be an elf at her local Renaissance Faire.