If you are a fan of D&D I feel this is the perfect book for you! Geeky, comical, and all around a cozy good time. I'm new to arc reading so I'm used to physical books but I didn't realize how fast I would read this one. Noah is such a cinnamon roll and gives me Gale vibes 😅 I will be getting a physical copy just so I can annotate but this book is definitely re-read worthy! Thank you again for the opportunity! It made this Rogue cleric elf happy 🥰🖤

What is there to say other than that I love love and I love role playing. Either there has been an upswing in the number of dungeons and dragons, or general nerdy, romance books written in the past year or I am just becoming aware. Either way, sign me up and keep 'em coming. I am also a big sucker for a narrative within a narrative, so LOVED this book. Chef's kiss, etc. Please read this.

This is a fun, sweet story of romance and found family. And Dungeons & Dragons. I’ve read D&D as a storytelling device before, but it’s used so uniquely here. Their game play is told in its own world as its own story, and it’s pretty cool. A nice, quick read. Thanks to Dell for the ARC.

Roll for Romance was a cute and geeky read that felt like getting two stories in one. The mix of real-life romance and tabletop adventures concept was super fun, that said, I found myself skimming the D&D campaign sections and wishing for more time with Sadie and Noah, whose relationship had a lot of charm.

Overall, it’s a fun escape with plenty of nerdy heart—especially for fans of romance with a twist!

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc!

From the moment this one was announced I knew I HAD to have it. As someone who loves all things nerdy (with the backlog of convention badges to prove it), I felt that this book was made for me and I WAS RIGHT.

ROLL FOR ROMANCE is a warm hug of a romance for the fantasy girlies and the ones who are hitting that quarter midlife crisis wall. Sadie is such a lovingly well-drawn protagonist, and watching her struggle with what she wants out of her future while she falls in love with Noah was such a joy. The found family themes here are so strong, both in and out of the campaign, and I adored our cast of side characters. Highly recommend this one, whether or not you know D&D!

This book just wasn’t my vibe. It was too in the weeds with d&d. I think fans of the game would be in heaven!

Roll for Romance feels like a contemporary romance and fantasy romance double feature all rolled into a single book

Not only do you get to see Sadie and Noah fall in love via their real-life interactions but you’re also thrust into the D&D story where you see their characters flirt and interact as well. It makes for a unique experience.

What’s to love…
- nerdy romance and plenty of D&D
- healthy communication
- cinnamon roll MMC
- Red-haired MMC (we need more of these)
- small-town Texas setting
- Story within a story
- self-discovery/self-love journey
- Slow-burn
- found family

What didn’t work for me…
- What didn’t work for me is probably going to be the reason so many people absolutely LOVE this book. I am not a huge story within a story fan, so this was hard for me to get into. Each story is so well done and I would gladly read more from this author! Actually, I’d LOVE a cozy romantasy from this author, the world she creates with the game-play is lush and her writing style is easy to fall in love with.

such good characters and a wonderful story! I loved it so much and would definitely recommend!


I know you all will love it too!

Roll for Romance is an insanely cute contemporary romance with a bit of magic thrown in.

While the contemporary romance itself is a bit formulaic to me, the D&D elements in it definitely added to the entire story. I loved jumping back and forth between real life and the D&D campaign.

As someone who loves both D&D and romance novels, this story felt like coming home. Not only do we get the sweetest love from Noah and Sadie, but we also get the story of the adventure their characters go on when they sit at the table and play. The dual story telling was so fun and added so much depth to all the members of the party both in game in and out. It felt whimsical and real all at once. Can’t wait to purchase when it releases later this year!

3.5/5

This was a fun read! The romance was cute, and the D&D aspect was super interesting. I loved seeing the romance develop in both aspects of the book. The FMC was really relatable, and I loved watching her grow. The MMC was a nerdy, yet manly golden retriever. I just loved him! It started off a little slow, but overall I ended up really enjoying it.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Dell Publishing, NetGalley, and Lenora Woods for allowing me to read an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Roll For Romance follows down on her luck Sadie as she ventures into new beginnings in both life and table top gaming. New to town and unsure of her future after losing her job, Sadie comes to stay with friend Liam in small town Texas and finds herself part of a new group of people brought together as an amateur D&D party. Together they go on to build friendships, relationships, and self assurance during their campaign.

I really adored this book. It was such a unique take on this kind of story. The back & forth between real life POV and game play had me fully immersed. The banter was great, the burn was just slow enough without being too long until the kissing, and the real life problems were real enough to relate to. Sadie’s struggle with what is “right” and what *feels right* is very relatable.

As someone that doesn’t know much about tabletop gaming, this also made me more interested to learn about it!!!

I liked all of the characters and think the author did a good job of leaving this story open to follow up books — perhaps following some of the other people we didn’t get to learn much about?


Instagram review to come 4/21

Thank you to Dell and NetGalley for the ARC!

I'm not sure that I'm the target audience for this rom-com. While I was drawn to it for its D&D plotline, it ultimately fell short of my expectations and I DNF'd. The writing was just ok, and I was a little bored. I liked the balance of D&D and personal growth, but the FMC wasn't my favorite.

After losing her marketing job in NYC, Sadie decides to spend the summer with her childhood best friend Liam in a small Texas town. Liam invites Sadie to take part in a new D & D game he’s starting, where she meets his bartender friend, Golden Retriever Noah. Noah is a free spirit who moves from job to job and place to place, the exact opposite as Sadie. But sometimes opposites attract. And in this case, the attraction is immediate and strong.

This was a cute rom-com with fun characters and a unique storyline. There is a lot of Dungeons and Dragons, so go in knowing there is basically a second story happening in the book with the plot of the game which is a unique twist to a romance plot.

I received this Advanced Readers Copy via NetGalley. It releases on July 15, 2025.

This book is an absolute delight for anyone who appreciates a blend of romance and geek culture. Sadie, after losing her marketing job in NYC, retreats to a small Texas town and finds herself immersed in a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. There, she meets Noah, a charming bartender, and their in-game characters, Jaylie and Loren, begin a flirtatious journey that mirrors their real-life connection.

The narrative cleverly alternates between the real world and the D&D fantasy realm, offering readers a dual love story that's both engaging and heartwarming. Even if you're not familiar with D&D, the story is accessible and might even spark an interest in the game. The chemistry between Sadie and Noah is palpable, and their interactions are filled with humor, tenderness, and genuine emotion.

This book was written for you if:
- You're a fan of romantic comedies with a nerdy twist.
- You enjoy stories that explore the dynamics of found family and community.
- You're looking for a feel-good read that balances romance with elements of fantasy.

I could scream about this book from the rooftops!! It was so perfect. I loved the characters, I loved the D&D aspect. I am so happy I read this, it did not disappoint.

firstly, thank you to the publisher for an arc!

unfortunately, dnf’d @30%

i’m not sure why i keep reading gaming inspired/esque romcoms because they continue to disappoint me, which is disappointing for me because i love games of all kinds.

i think for this specific book, the vibes were terribly off, and the writing — and especially the dialogue between our fmc and mmc — was extremely cringey for me at least.

i’m sure this book will find its audience but it’s not me

This book is incredibly average. It's a solid read for someone looking for a cute romance with nerdy elements. I loved how the story of the real life characters intertwined with the D&D campaign, but I didn't find myself overly concerned about the outcome of either storyline.
This was an interesting way to touch on burnout, and I think it was nice to show that hobbies and time shared gaming with friends can be healing. It does, however, feel like it's romanticizing running away from the life you've built for yourself when things get too hard. This felt like a D&D themed hallmark movie where nothing was unpredictable or particularly hard hitting, but it was enjoyable enough to justify reading it.
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing for the ARC.

I reaaallllyyy wanted to enjoy this book but unfortunately I don't think this was meant for me :( I love a good dungeons and dragons and nerdy little romance but I just couldn't get into this despite being in the perfect mood. Nothing in particular really made me stop reading, but it just didn't pull me in. The characters just didn't spark my interest the way I wanted. I feel like this was written well and it would be great as a lighthearted read, but it just didn't click for me

Listen… I’m married to a WoW-playing nerd, I love nerdy men (and women, let’s be real), so I had a feeling this one might be for me — and I was right. As someone who’s never played D&D a day in my life, I devoured this story. It’s full of charm, heart, and pure gamer joy. All of it just worked for me. It felt like being wrapped in a blanket made of inside jokes and slow-burn tension. Genuinely swoony. Like… butterflies-in-the-gut swoony.

If you love soft nerds, heartfelt storytelling, and romances that make you want to hug the book when you're done? This one’s for you.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dell Publishers for the eARC!