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Roll for Love

Author: M.K. England  

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A second-chance queer romance about two teens whose in-world D&D characters fall in love, but in IRL . . . things are more complicated, perfect for lovers of Ashley Poston and Becky Albertalli.

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A second-chance queer romance about two teens whose in-world D&D characters fall in love, but in IRL . . . things are more complicated, perfect for lovers of Ashley Poston and Becky Albertalli.

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Description

Harper Reid's summer is not off to a great start. After the death of her grandpa, she moves across the country, leaving her friends and Dungeons & Dragons group behind. Finding herself back on the farm where she spent her childhood is not how she planned on spending her senior year, but running into Ollie Shifflet, her childhood best friend and first crush, makes things a little better. When Harper discovers Ollie and her friends are starting a new D&D campaign, she quickly joins the group, and as Harper and Ollie reconnect in the real world, romantic tension begins to build between Harper's brash Barbarian and Ollie's proud Paladin.
With each gaming session, the two friends start to question if maybe there is something more between them, until their D&D characters' relationship complicates Ollie's goal to keep her bisexuality private and Harper's struggle to stay true to herself and her goals for the future. As the school year starts to come to a close and the campaign's final boss looms on the horizon, Harper and Ollie must decide if their feelings for each other are more than just a fantasy and if they are ready to make them a reality.

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Critic Reviews

"Hold onto your dice and prepare to be charmed, nerd-friends! Roll for Love is the tabletop gaming romance you've been waiting for--a sweet, joyful tribute to dungeons, dragons, and small-town queer life. If there's queer tabletop gamer teen in your life, they need this book!"--James L. Sutter, co-creator of the Pathfinder and Starfinder Roleplaying Games
"England's newest novel is perfect for readers in search of charming second-chance romance and queer found-family, and all the TTRPG puns. An endearing romance full of hope, pining, and potential TPKs, Roll for Love is a critical hit."--Linsey Miller, author of What We Devour and Prince of Song & Sea
"Roll for Love is full of table-top adventure, sapphic swoons, and honest explorations of rural queerness. England's lovable cast and dynamic gameplay sequences will have you wishing you were in the gay barn rolling dice too. I couldn't stop smiling from start to finish!"--Rosie Thor, author of Tarnished are the Stars
"Reading M.K.'s writing always feels like the gentlest and warmest hand on your shoulder. This novel delivers a joyful vision of the future for queer country kids everywhere. Longtime D&D fans and newcomers alike will love this cozy adventure!"--Zachary Sergi, author of Heroes Rise, Major Detours, and This Pact Is Not Ours
"M. K. England invites you to the gaming table in this thoughtful, joyous, delightfully nerdy romance. Roll For Love perfectly captures the unique magic that happens when we step into character--and into our truths. So many queer kids are going to feel seen by this book."--Christen Randall, bestselling author of The No-Girlfriend Rule
"Calling all queer kids: Welcome to the Gay Barn, where you can roll for romance and claim the space to be exactly who you are! By turns tender, funny, romantic, and poignant, Roll for Love is exactly the book I wish I'd had when I was growing up bi and confused in a small rural southern town. It's perfect for fans of The No-Girlfriend Rule, Becky Albertalli, and Dungeons & Dragons. I absolutely loved it."--Jamie Pacton, bestselling, award-winning author of The Absinthe Underground, The Vermilion Emporium, and Furious
"I read this book in one sitting and adored every second of it. This joyous, loving book is the perfect blend of nerd culture and rom-com goodness. M. K. England maxed out their charisma and wisdom stats and rolled twenties every throw while writing this book!"--Beth Revis, New York Times Bestselling author of Night of the Witch

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About the Author

M. K. England grew up on the Space Coast of Florida watching shuttle launches from the backyard. These days, they live on a micro-farm in rural Virginia packed with video games, plants, D&D books, Star Wars memorabilia, and their preschooler's giant personality. They're probably covered in dirt right now. M. K. is the author of nine novels for kids, teens, and adults, with more on the way. You can find them at mkengland.com.

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Product Details

Publisher
Running Press,U.S. | Running Press Kids
Published
24th April 2025
Pages
272
ISBN
9780762488179

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