Level Up for Love by Lenora Woods

Level Up for Love

Opposites clash and passion ignites in this nerdy romance

Written byLenora Woods
Narrated byEllie Gossage
Length11h00m
Release dateSeptember 8, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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AuthorLenora Woods
NarratorEllie Gossage
Runtime11h00m
PublishedSeptember 8, 2026
RatingNot yet rated
CategoriesRomance, Fantasy, Romantic Comedy
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Lenora Woods delivers a razor-sharp romantic comedy where tabletop gaming meets second-chance sparks. Reagan Riley and Wesley Locke, former college rivals, are forced to team up for a new D&D campaign—only this time, the stakes are personal. Between snarky banter, messy rivalries, and the occasional fireball misfire, their chemistry crackles with enough voltage to power a whole campaign. Woods masterfully blends the geeky camaraderie of gaming culture with the messy, heartfelt baggage of exes trying to coexist, making this feel like the lovechild of a *Critical Role* episode and a rom-com binge. If you’ve ever rolled a nat-20 only to watch your in-game romance crumble IRL, this audiobook will hit you where it hurts—then make you laugh through the pain. Ellie Gossage’s narration is the secret sauce, flipping effortlessly between Reagan’s sharp wit and Wesley’s gruff charm without missing a beat. Her delivery of cringe-worthy gaming puns and emotionally raw moments lands with perfect comedic timing, making the audiobook feel like a live-play podcast you didn’t realize you’d become obsessed with. The production quality is top-tier, with subtle sound design cues that immerse you in the game without drowning out the story. Whether you’re a TTRPG veteran or a curious newcomer, Woods’ fresh take on rival-to-lovers tropes will have you shouting ‘roll for initiative’—metaphorically and otherwise.

Tags: romantic comedy audiobookD&D romancesecond chance love storygeeky rom-comfemale narrator romance

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Editor's Review

AudioBook Atlas

I went into *Level Up for Love* expecting a fluffy rom-com with dice and dweebs, but Lenora Woods handed me something far smarter and more satisfying. Ellie Gossage’s narration is the reason this audiobook works as well as it does—she nailed the vocal tics of Reagan and Wesley so precisely that I could picture them in my head without needing to see their faces. Reagan’s sarcasm and Wesley’s grumpy, competitive streak felt lived-in, not just tropey, and Gossage’s ability to toggle between their snarky jabs and rare tender moments kept me glued to my headphones for late-night listening sessions. That said, the story isn’t without its hiccups. The pacing in the first act drags a bit as Woods sets up the backstory, which might frustrate listeners hoping for immediate romantic sparks. And while the D&D mechanics are fun, a few too many in-game scenes veer into exposition dumps that stall the momentum. But these are minor quibbles in an otherwise delightful package. The emotional beats land hard when they need to, and the banter is so sharp it’ll have you snorting laughter in public. By the time the climactic dice roll happens, I was genuinely invested in these two idiots—proof that Woods’ blend of humor and heart works when it matters most. A must-listen for fans of rom-coms who want their happily-ever-afters with a side of polyhedral dice.

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