Lenora Woods’ Roll for Romance was my first D&D romance book. I’m a big D&D nerd and am currently running a campaign, so I was a bit nervous that errors in the D&D rules might ruin my immersion in the story. Thankfully, that didn’t happen! I found myself invested in the storylines of both the players and their characters and enjoyed seeing where they interconnected.

I really enjoyed the characters in this book and felt like I was part of the campaign as I read. I even stayed up late and woke up early just to keep reading! If you enjoy D&D or are simply curious about it, this is a great book to check out.

I absolutely ADORED this novel! Fantastically lovable characters and an amazing DND side-story to boot! I really loved Sadie’s character, and loved her relationship with Noah even more. It’s a wonderful thing to meet someone who can both relate to your struggles, while also providing exactly what you need to help overcome them. Loved it, five stars, 10/10!

OMG this book was so FUN! Not only that but it made my nerdy little heart so happy. It was actually two stories in one because there's the main story between Sadie and Noah, and then another between their D&D characters Jaylie and Loren.

Sadie is in limbo. She lost her job and she doesn't know what to do next. Sooo, she moves to a small town in Texas for the summer. Her friend invites her to join his D&D campaign and she meets Noah. Noah is exciting and full of life and she's drawn to him, just as her D&D character Jaylie is drawn to his Loren.

Please read this if you like:
*Slow Burn
*Small town
*Friends to lovers
*Cinnamon Roll hero
*found family

Thank you to Lenora and Netgalley for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own

The Perfect Book For Romantasy and Role-Play Fans! Roll for Romance is exactly what you would want out of a Dungeons and Dragons inspired romance story. It blends an IRL love story between Sadie and Noah with the equally engrossing story of Jaylie and her group of adventurers. Rather than describing DND play, Lenora Woods builds the world (within a world) and immerses readers into the DND game the characters engage in. There is cute banter, a little spice, and TONS of DND. Highly recommend to any DND, table-top role-play, or LARP lover. If you loved Dungeons and Drama or Dating and Dragons, add Roll for Romance to your list right away!

Roll for romance is a delightful Dungeons and Dragons story about 2 players who meet and fall in love during the campaign. Roll for romance covers their story of coming together as an unemployed artist and a new brewer. We also get to see the story of their D&D party on their adventures to save the damsel. Pick up this book if you love D&D, breweries, senior cats, and general adventure.

As someone who has wanted to join a D&D campaign for years now, and is a huge Dimension 20 fan, this book was perfectly niche for me. Romance, but make it uber-nerdy? Put me in, coach. I got live out my campaign fantasies by reading Roll for Romance, as the author not only writes the love story between our MCs, but the actual campaign they play, as well.

I identified a lot with Sadie's quest on figuring out what she should do with her life, now that what she found her identity in (her job) is gone and she's left burnt out and questioning "what's next?" I am also a big lover of the found family trope, and this book had it in spades.

The pacing was a little slow at first and took me a minute to get into the book, but, nonetheless, RFR was a fun ride of a novel. A great debut for Lenora Woods; I hope she continues to write more books like this one!

First, thank you to NetGalley & Random House Publishing Group for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review! All of my thoughts, reactions & feelings are my own.

That being said, just, WOW!! I loved everything about this book. The plot, the character, the funny little quips. Just, everything. The structure of this story was phenomenal! I was absolutely thrilled when I realized that we will be reading the D&D campaign, as well as Sadie & Noah's story! It just warmed my little nerdy heart. Not to mention, the explinati0n of the different classes/races when designing characters for D&D can be really overwhelming, especially to those who have never played the game before! Lenora wrote everything so well that anyone from novice to pro would would understand.

The characters in the book were written so well. Sadie went through some very real mental health struggles and experienced significant burn out, something a lot of us can really relate too. The strength of Sadie's character really reflects through the writing & I loved the way she grew more confident in herself throughout the story. Noah, aka a big cinnamon roll, was the most supportive and loving character in this story. He always supported Sadie and never let his feelings get in the way of her life decisions. I just think a bear hug from him *might* cure me. I also really enjoyed all the characters in their little D&D group, specifically Jules. Sometimes, I too just want to go into a barbarian rage and smash everything to smithereens.

With excellent pacing & plot progression, not to mention all the moments where I was giggling & kicking my feet at the tension between not only Saddie and Noah, but Loren & Jaylie too, this was an easy 5 star read! A perfect rom-com for Summer & anyone who is a little interested in table top gaming!

interesting romance with D&D chapters. loved that they found romance while playing their characters and loved the friends. Like the cliffhanger and hope that the other characters find love too.

Roll for Romance is a charming mix of heartfelt storytelling and geeky fun. The story follows Sadie Brooks as she rebuilds her life after losing her job, weaving her personal struggles with the fantasy adventures of her Dungeons & Dragons character, Jaylie. The slow-burn romance between Sadie and Noah, both in the game and in real life, is sweet and engaging, making it easy to root for them. Lenora Woods does a fantastic job capturing the excitement of D&D sessions, adding an immersive layer to the story. Whether you’re a longtime fan of tabletop games or new to them, this novel is a fun, feel-good read about self-discovery and unexpected love.

This was such a cozy cute but nerdy romance. The characters were relatable (especially Noah for me) and its true, food and brews are one of the best things about traveling. I also liked how this did not have a 3rd act break up, which is very common in romances but this was a nice break from the typical. I did like how it jumped from real life to D&D characters and their story. I wish the D&D story and characters had a little more depth but over all, a very enjoyable read!

Es un libro que mezcla romance y el mundo de Dungeons & Dragons, ofreciendo una experiencia única al alternar entre la vida real y el juego de rol. La historia sigue a Sadie Brooks, una joven neoyorquina que, al perder su trabajo en marketing, se muda a un pequeño pueblo en Texas para pasar el verano con su amigo Liam. Allí, se une al grupo de D&D de Liam y crea su personaje, Jaylie, una poderosa clériga bendecida por la diosa de la suerte. En el juego, se encuentra con Loren, el carismático elfo interpretado por Noah, un bartender local con quien empieza a desarrollar una conexión tanto en el mundo de fantasía como en la realidad.

La novela destaca por su enfoque en el juego de rol, que se convierte en una metáfora de las aventuras personales de Sadie. La interacción entre su vida en Texas y su personaje de D&D ofrece un contraste divertido y reflexivo. Sin embargo, las partes de la vida real pierden algo de ritmo en comparación con la narrativa del juego, los capítulos del juego son como el 60% del contenido y en algún momento (yo como no jugadora) me aburrí.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

Summary
Sadie is completely burned out trom corporate work and at a crossroads in life, loses her job but her luck soon changes when she moves from NYC to a small town in Texas and joins her best friend's D&D campaign. Sadie is unsure of many things, but as her relationship with Noah unfolds, she slowly realizes she has to choose between a gloomy familiarity or exciting uncharted territory.

Personal thoughts & feelings
I read this book so fast but I didn’t want it to end. This story intertwines the real-life romance between Sadie and Noah and the fantastical romance between their D&D characters, Jaylie and Loren.
I think the author did a great job of balancing both the reality and fantasy storylines, as they were both so engaging. Noah was so gentle and always eased her worries, making sure to give Sadie the support she needed, and it was so cute.
As a D&D lover, I say don't let the Dungeons and Dragons subplot deter you away from this book. The best way I can explain the D&D portion is like reading an immersive, ongoing romantic fantasy novella within the story. ROLL FOR ROMANCE IS A PERFECT BOOK FOR THOSE WHO LOVE D&D, FANFICTION, AND HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED THE CHALLENGE OF FIGURING OUT WHAT'S NEXT AFTER ACHIEVING ALL THEIR GOALS. THE BOOK ALMOST READS LIKE HALF A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE AND HALF ROMANTASY, AND IT REALLY SCRATCHED AN ITCH IN MY BRAIN-BEING ABLE TO BOUNCE BETWEEN SADIE AND HER D&D CLERIC CHARACTER, JAYLIE.

This was such a perfect blend of contemporary romance and almost cozyish fantasy. The story transitioned back and forth from "real world" to DnD gameplay and was paced perfectly. Readers get to enjoy seeing Sadie and Noah's romance unfold while their characters also grow close. This is a good read for readers who are intimidated by fantasy and ttrpgs but are looking to learn a little bit more about world and character building without being overwhelmed by the mechanics of DnD or the intense worldbuilding of some popular adult fantasy series. I will enthusiastically be recommending this one.

really liked the premise and the gorgeous cover but didn't connect with the writing style unfortunately. DNF for now but hoping to pick up again later!

I truly loved this book!

Roll for Romance follows Sadie, a New Yorker with a high stress job, finding herself without said job and lost in life. Her friend Liam invites Sadie to stay with him for a bit in Texas as she tries to figure things out. Shortly after arriving, Sadie's joins his Dungeon and Dragon's group, which includes another newcomer - Noah, and his bard character Loren.

This was such a cute and unique read - I loved that you were able to jump between the real world and their D&D game - both were really captivating! Sadie is such a down to earth character, and watching her growing attachment to her character Jaylie is endearing.

I loved seeing Noah and Sadie's romance blossom - as well as Loren and Jaylie's. Honestly, I feel like I got two books for the price of one!

Definitely give it a read - I'm hoping to read more from Lenora Woods in the future!

Thank you to Random House Publishing and Lenora Woods for this advanced copy of Roll for Romance.

Roll for Romance tells the story of two newbies to Dungeons and Dragons starting the game while in a turning point of their life. Sadie is leaving her high stress job in New York, Noah is finding a new journey in a new town. Together they learn the rules of the game and fall for each other and the town.

Overall I give it 3.75 out of 5 Stars. It was a decent debut, with some cringy scenes but a good amount of heart. My biggest critique is some of it just did not seem realistic (her school teacher friend owning a giant house for her to live in rent free?) and also I wanted more of them actually learning the game. Rather it’s two stories mixed together.

Decent novel though, I’d probably read another book by this author.

Wow, this book was SO SWEET. I loved the dual-storytelling between the “real world” and the DnD playtime— it really gave so much to the story and made you feel like you were at the table rolling the dice with the party, too.

Sadie is one of those FMC you instantly love. She is easy to relate to, witty, creative, is a fantastic friend, and truly just has a good heart. I really enjoyed getting to know her and seeing her journey unfold.

There’s one aspect of this book that is all too real and I want to particularly applaud: the subject of corporate burnout. I don’t think people quite realize how exhausting it is to be *ON* all the time, and Sadie’s character really goes. through. it. I’ve 100% been where she was, where you just stare at the work and it stares at you and you hate it and you can’t do it anymore. I have been there and it’s not a fun place to be, and crawling out of the hole afterwards to find something new to love once you abandon the previous profession is a really, really tough choice to make.

Noah is the perfect complement to this time in Sadie’s life. He’s supportive, kind, thoughtful, and has his own way of life and exists in his own universe which he kind of gives her some wisdom of.

Roll for Romance is so well-balanced, detailed, and impressively profound for a romance book. I absolutely recommend it and I hope you read it when it comes out in July! Thank you to Dell and NetGalley!

i REALLY liked this book! i've only read a couple of "dnd" romance novels before, so i'm new to the genre. noah and sadie were instantly likeable, and I enjoyed watching them grow as people together.

i will say - while the "irl" version of the story WAS intersting, i was definitely more captivated by their DND characters and that plot. that could stem mostly from me being mainly a fantasy/romantasy reader.

i LOVED the idea of the split story concept. the irl journey that noah and sadie went on, and how their chaotic DM made their in-game story really mirror that journey with those turmoils.

i would definitely read another Lenora Woods book, this was my first! (And maybe theirs too? i love a debut author)

story was solid and SUPER relatable, there was no 3rd act breakup, and no miscommunication trope, which was SUCH a breath of fresh air!!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

I really, really loved this!! It was so cute and fun!

It’s the perfect gateway book for fantasy readers who want to get into contemporary romance, and vice versa!

I was quite literally kicking my feet in glee

This was cute!! Being a geeky girlie, when I saw the title and synopsis of this book I was immediately interested. I ended up reading it in one sitting.

I really liked how the FMC (and other characters) were able to use the DnD campaign to get outside their comfort zone and grow as a person. It can be very therapeutic to use something like an RPG to do this.

Overall a fun read. If you like rom-coms, games, and geeky things, you will likely enjoy this book!