Dungeons and Drama

By: Kristy Boyce

Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • When it comes to romance, sometimes it doesn't hurt to play games. A fun YA romcom full of fake dating hijinks!

A COSMOPOLITAN BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE YEAR

No one loves musicals more than Riley Morris—her dream is to be a Broadway director. But when the spring show is canceled, Riley has to figure out a way to bring it back. Easier said than done—she’s stuck working at her dad’s game store. The place that means more to him than his family does.

Riley can't waste time at a dead-end job when her entire future is resting on making a name for herself. So she convinces her co-worker Nathan Wheeler—the floppy-haired, glasses-wearing guy she barely knows from school—to help her. In exchange, she’ll help him make his gamer-girl crush jealous. Plus it won’t hurt to show her egotistical ex, Paul, just what he’s missing without her.

Soon Riley and Nathan are “a couple,” and people seem to believe it. But selling the ruse means joining Nathan’s role-playing game. To Riley’s surprise, the game is almost fun. And even more surprising, flirting with Nathan doesn’t require as much acting as she thought it would. . . .

And don't miss Kristy Boyce's next gaming romance, Dating and Dragons, out 12/31/24!

©2024 Kristy Boyce (P)2024 Listening Library

Critic reviews

"Gamers and nongamers alike will find much to enjoy in this sweet romance."−Kirkus

"In this boisterously geeky romantic comedy, Boyce delivers a feel-good tale of love and laughter."−PW

"Fake dating is everywhere in YA, but this nerdy take is lots of fun—and even a little magical." —Booklist

really cute

it was really cute I wish there was a little more at the end then just quickly cutting to six months from then

The story is adorable and had a good timeline for a romance, while still keeping the quirkiness of D&D with friends

I love the story. It's adorable. The characters were well developed, the plot had a good pace, the voice acting made the story as well. Overall enjoyed it. Once I started listening, it was hard to stop.

Nerdy Cuteness!

I loved this story it’s so fun and cute! I loved all the nerdy references and musical quotes! It’s a nerdy love story and I’m here for it!

Bahhh!!

So cute! I laughed, I cried, I loved the characters sooooo much! They were well developed and as a DnD player and theatre enthusiast I was overjoyed at the connections made!

Narrator did a fantastic job

This was a great read and the narrator did a fantastic job. Normally I only like duel narrated audiobooks but this was very good

Adorable

If you want a wholesome and sweet nerdy love story this is for you! This will make you wanna curl up with your favourite tavern mug full of tea. I hope there is a second one! The story was compelling and the friendships were captivating and beautiful! This was a Nat 20!

LOVED THIS STORY SO MUCH!

The story overall was super cute, had me on the edge of my seat and I couldn't put it down until I finished! Such a good read and I also loved all the nerdy-ness that went on throughout the story from the D&D campaign, the board games, and then all the theater talk. My lil geeky heart was so happy <3

Super cute cozy story

I loved this book, so nerdy and adorable! I can’t wait for the second book to come out!

Great Book!

As a lover of both the theatre and all things geeky I loved all the references. This was a great book I could not stop listening sorta sad that I finished it so fast :C Love the character development of the main character just found it hard to believe that the main love interest fell in love with MC when he says he did but aside of the. Great story!

Sooooo cute!

One of my favorites! Riley and Nathan remind me so much of my husband and I when we were dating. I love them!