Roll for Love

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. She wasn’t exactly planning to start her senior year on the farm where she spent her childhood summers, but running into Ollie Shifflet—former best friend and first crush—makes things much better. When Harper discovers Ollie and her friends are starting a new D&D campaign, she quickly joins the group. As Harper and Ollie reconnect in the real world, romantic tension begins to build between Harper’s brash barbarian and Ollie’s proud paladin, but it’s all just part of the game . . . right? 

Ollie’s future depends on keeping her bisexuality private while Harper’s dreams include an out-and-proud life in their rural town, but as their feelings continue to grow with each gaming session, their relationship begins threatening everything they’ve worked so hard to build. As the school year comes to a close and the campaign’s final boss looms on the horizon, Harper and Ollie must decide: are their feelings more than just a fantasy? Because if they want a second chance at love, they’ll have to fight for it, both in-game and in real life.

• “A coming-of-age tale and queer love story that offers a thoughtful look at the fear of being different.”
  Kirkus Reviews
• "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
• "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
• "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
• "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
• "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!"
  Rosiee 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
• "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