Roll for Romance - by Lenora Woods (Paperback)

About the Book

Includes discussion questions and advice on creating a character's backstory.

Book 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.

Review 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

About the Author

Lenora Woods is a writer hailing from Austin, Texas. When she's not writing, she spends her free time hiking, rolling dice, and pretending to be an elf at her local Renaissance faire.