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Lenora Woods
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Two fledgling tabletop gamers find themselves falling for each other—both in and out of their weekly D&D sessions—in this charming, fantasy-tinged romance.
“Sweet, charming, and wonderful!”—Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Spellshop
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.
©2025 Lenora Woods (P)2025 Random House AudioCritic reviews
“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
“A scintillating, sexy romance filled with spells and self-discovery, Roll for Romance will charm you and have you willingly failing your saving throw. The alchemy between Sadie and Noah is out-of-this-world electric, and their adventures at and away from the D&D table will have you whipping through pages to find out what happens next. Hold on to your dice, because Woods’s debut will absolutely disarm you.”—Tara Tai, author of Single Player
“This lighthearted romance has just enough D&D to delight role-players and also welcome unfamiliar readers. Romance fans will be drawn to the growing friendships and blossoming love interest that will keep them engaged from start to finish. A natural 20 on both story and sizzle.”—Library Journal, starred review
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