This book is deeeeeelightful!
I think many of us will have worked too much and forgotten to live, have looked for escapism, to be someone else and have space to figure things out.
If any of this applies this book is for you. I wasn't expecting to get as caught up in the D&D campaign parts of this book but I really felt like I was there with the players being surprised by the twists and turns. A super sweet book and one I'd recommend!

Found family and cosy romance and dungeons and dragons. What’s not to love?!

For me, it was heavy on the d&d but that’s the point. I can see that if you are not used to campaigns and a little of the lore behind these types of games, it might not be the romance you are looking for.

But if you want to give it a go, you love a little fantasy mixed with your romance, and want a cosy read, you will not be disappointed.

Thank you for the arc :)

Finally a book that is like a love note to a wonderful game.

It should be completely obvious that this book is based on Dungeons & Dragons, it's literally the underlying tone of the story, through the 'quests' Liam sets Sadie to help bring structure and focus to her time off, to literal game play - if you're not into Dungeons & Dragons, maybe give this one a miss, or be curious, give it a try and learn something new, you never know, you may get swept up in the fantastical game and find yourself a love match :D - just go in with an open mind and avoid criticising this book for being what it is - a tribute to a game loved far and wide.

This book is also a tribute to finding friendship as adults, learning how to play in a world that frowns upon fun, and discovering a new part of your personality that you didn't realise you had. I absolutely loved the feelings this book left me with.

How many times do you get to read a book that has a romance story in it perfectly co existing with a fantasy story?! I loved this book so so much.

The story follows Sadie who leaves her marketing job in NYC due to burn out and stays with her BFF Liam in Texas to regroup.
Liam is so lovely and supportive and I hope he gets his own book! Please?! Liam sets up a DND group and talks Sadie into joining.

We not only get to see Sadie rebuilding herself and discovering a found family but we get to see her character Jaylie going on a quest to rescue a stolen bride from an evil witch

This story is so heartfelt and warming and an absolute delight to read

As someone currently going through work-related burnout, this book was the warm hug I so desperately needed. Roll For Romance is all about rediscovering yourself, finding joy in the small things, and learning that home doesn't always have to be a place - it can be the people you share your life with. It reminded me that, sometimes, healing means stepping back, questioning the roles we've been playing in life, and taking the time to reconnect with who we are underneath it all.

I loved the way the story was structured, alternating between Sadie's day to day life recovering from burnout in the care of her incredibly supportive and thoughtful bestie Liam (giving her little daily "quests" to ease her back into life, ughhh my heart), and snippets of their D&D campaign with a group of local newbies. The way the campaign stayed distinct yet mirrored and supported Sadie’s real-life journey was so perfectly done.

Her growing friendships with the other group members, and her heart-meltingly adorable relationship with Noah, were so sweet and full of genuine connection. Everything about their dynamic felt gentle, respectful, and deeply earned. Noah in particular was such an interesting character - funny, warm, and social on the surface, but with layers of vulnerability that added so much depth.

This book reminded me how powerful kindness can be, and how love - romantic, platonic, creative - can play such an important role in bringing us back to ourselves.

Dungeons and Dragons anyone? This book legitimately consists of 90% Dungeons and Dragons with 10% of very light and vanilla, low-tension romance.
2.25

Roll for Romance
By
Lenora Woods

Release date 15th July

Rating 5 stars rating 9.00 CAWPILE
Who has ever sat a dnd table and have been flirting with the bard when you are unsure if it is you flirting or the characters.

Well if this has happened roll for romance is for you. This was such a unique way of telling the story with the players falling the same time as the character. Sadie comes to Texas after being burnt out by the hustle of city life, I felt called out with this, as well yes. Her best friend invites her to dnd with new players and there she meets Noah, the complete opposite to her.

I loved this book so much it was full of so much love and care and I was loving the dnd campaign mixed into it. I am not going to lie I would love just a book about the campaign as well because I am invested. You should know that this was always going to be something I loved especially when there is dnd is involved I am there with the story and this book gave me everything and more and I cannot wait to read more from this because I feel this will be a book I will be thinking about for a while.

This was cozy but also about jumping into your unknown and knowing that sometimes that is something that maybe that is just what you need. I know it reminded me that it’s okay to get lost in the story and even the time when you sit and think about what will happen next let it because that maybe just what you need to escape your reality and that is what we need to do.

So fall into the story… and the rolls navigate you how you take it. Let’s jump in shall we.

Thank you for NetGalley and quercus for allowing me to review this and I cannot wait for this book to find its people and known that I will be one shouting it from the rooftops.

Review going up today

Roll for Romance is a delightful blend of nerdy charm and heartfelt romance. Sadie, a burnt-out marketing exec, finds herself immersed in a small-town D&D campaign, where she meets Noah, a professional wanderer with a bard's soul. Their in-game chemistry mirrors their real-life connection, making for a slow-burn friends-to-lovers tale that's both cozy and captivating.

Highlights:

🎲 D&D Integration: The dual narrative of real-life and in-game interactions adds depth and fun.

💕 Found Family: The gaming group provides a warm, supportive backdrop.

🎨 Artistic Flair: The author's inclusion of book art enhances the immersive experience.

Conclusion:

A must-read for fans of contemporary romance with a geeky twist. Perfect for those who appreciate character-driven stories with a touch of fantasy role-play.