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Natural Twenty: Roll for Love, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Charlie Novak (Author, Publisher), Joel Leslie (Narrator)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 909 ratings
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Plants are easier than people - that’s Leo’s rule of thumb. After all, nobody really wants a man who looks like he belongs in a biker gang but would rather spend his time buried in books and flowers. It’s just easier to be single. Until he meets the owner of the new book shop.

Jacob Morris knows two things: He’s really attracted to the man who runs the local flower shop, and he doesn’t date. Not when he’s still healing from a bad breakup, has a new business to run, game nights to organize, workshops to host, and a website to build.

When friendship blooms into something more, Leo and Jay must decide whether to roll the dice and take a chance on love or keep forging ahead on their quests alone. Will their roll yield a one or a perfect, natural 20?

Natural Twenty is an 80,000-word contemporary-MM romance featuring Dungeons & Dragons, secret flower language bouquets, a spoiled Staffy (or two), and a best friend who is basically a gothic prince. It is book one in the Roll for Love series and can be enjoyed as a stand-alone.

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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Roll for Love
  2. Listening Length
    8 hours and 10 minutes
  3. Author
    Charlie Novak
  4. Narrator
    Joel Leslie
  5. Audible release date
    January 29, 2021
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Charlie Novak
  8. ASIN
    B08VCRK2D3
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 8 hours and 10 minutes
Author Charlie Novak
Narrator Joel Leslie
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date January 29, 2021
Publisher Charlie Novak
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B08VCRK2D3
Best Sellers Rank #252,025 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#2,771 in LGBTQ+ Literature & Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#4,636 in LGBTQ+ Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#31,439 in New Adult & College Romance (Books)

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Customers enjoyed the charming and sweet romance in the book. They found the story enjoyable and well-written. The characters were described as fabulous and well-developed. The emotional content was described as deep and full of feeling. Readers appreciated the geeky aspects, including games and fandom. They also liked the flower information and representation.

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30 customers mention "Romance"30 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the romance in the book. They found it charming, sweet, and sexy. The characters were described as adorable and the dog was also mentioned as cute.

"...This romance had it all: humor, cuteness, awkward flirting, supportive best friends, adorable dogs, flowers, games, and fandom...." Read more

"...Leo and Jay were so cute together. That's what really stood out to me about this story- just how sweet and cute the whole thing was...." Read more

"...I loved the snippets of the dnd game that we got, and the cute doggy, and of course, all the geekyness! It just made my heart happy...." Read more

"...If you want a super low angst, nerdy, easy read with sweet characters that are entirely on the same page the entire time, then this is for you." Read more

28 customers mention "Story quality"28 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story and find it enjoyable. They like the characters and find it a sweet start to the series. The book has enough twists to keep things interesting, with nice sexy scenes and an appropriate amount of drama.

"...I found listening to this book enjoyable which was enhanced by the well done audiobook production." Read more

"...Story 4 out of 5 stars An endearing story! Natural Twenty was a very sweet story, made even better by the narration of Joel Leslie!..." Read more

"Natural Twenty was such a lovely read. I loved the flower shop and the bookstore...." Read more

"Wasn’t sure how to rate this. It was enjoyable and I liked the MCs, but after reading some other reviews I have to agree with some of the negatives...." Read more

17 customers mention "Character development"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development in the book. They find Jay and Leo to be fantastic characters, and appreciate the author's incorporation of previous characters. The side characters Emily and Edward are also mentioned. Readers like that Leo isn't a stereotypical main character, and they find him perfect. They also mention that Jay and Leo are wonderful together.

"...The characters were perfectly voiced and I could feel the emotion and energy, but the performance never became over-the-top – it was just right...." Read more

"...But thanks to the wonderful Joel Leslie, I didn't mind it so much! I'd listen to him read a phone book if it came down to it...." Read more

"...Jay’s friend Edward is a super interesting character and I want to read his book...." Read more

"This is a wonderful story. I laughed and cried. Jay and Leo are fabulous characters who both deserve someone wonderful in their lives...." Read more

10 customers mention "Emotion level"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's emotional content. They find it well-balanced with just the right amount of angst and sweetness, making them laugh and cry. The story is full of depth and feeling, including geekiness, love, and stress. Readers appreciate the humor, warmth, and richness of the story, including the flower shop and bookstore.

"...The characters were perfectly voiced and I could feel the emotion and energy, but the performance never became over-the-top – it was just right...." Read more

"Natural Twenty was such a lovely read. I loved the flower shop and the bookstore...." Read more

"...If you want a super low angst, nerdy, easy read with sweet characters that are entirely on the same page the entire time, then this is for you." Read more

"This is a wonderful story. I laughed and cried. Jay and Leo are fabulous characters who both deserve someone wonderful in their lives...." Read more

9 customers mention "Nerdiness"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's geeky content. They appreciate the combination of bookstore and florist tropes with D&D and pop culture references.

"...flirting, supportive best friends, adorable dogs, flowers, games, and fandom...." Read more

"...of the dnd game that we got, and the cute doggy, and of course, all the geekyness! It just made my heart happy...." Read more

"...If you want a super low angst, nerdy, easy read with sweet characters that are entirely on the same page the entire time, then this is for you." Read more

"...I liked the humor, geekiness, love, and even stress that appear in the story...." Read more

7 customers mention "Flower information"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the flower information in the book. They appreciate the facts at the beginning of each chapter. The story is full of books, flowers, dogs, and love.

"...cuteness, awkward flirting, supportive best friends, adorable dogs, flowers, games, and fandom...." Read more

"...I personally loved the book. I thought it was really neat with the flower meanings and all...." Read more

"...loved the bouquets that Leo made for Jacob and the special meaning behind each flower. I do love my nerdy sweet men who have a soft spot for pitties!..." Read more

"...I liked all the flower facts at the beginning of each chapter...." Read more

5 customers mention "Gaming content"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the gaming content. They mention games, pop culture references, and D&D campaigns.

"...awkward flirting, supportive best friends, adorable dogs, flowers, games, and fandom...." Read more

"...I loved the flower shop and the bookstore. I loved the snippets of the dnd game that we got, and the cute doggy, and of course, all the geekyness!..." Read more

"It has books, board games, Dungeons & Dragons, cosplay and tea, all set in an English setting. What's not to like?" Read more

"I loved this book! I enjoyed all of the fun gaming and pop culture references. I liked all the flower facts at the beginning of each chapter...." Read more

3 customers mention "Flow"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's flow. They find the writing smooth and casual, and the story a gentle rollercoaster that may cause some tears.

"...The writing was well done and flowed smoothly which made the entire book a joy to read...." Read more

"...It was all just so casual and smooth and it was fantastic. Did I mention that I loved Jay’s bookshop?..." Read more

"...This story is a gentle rollercoaster that may cause some tears. But it’s worth the read and I look forward to experiencing more of Charlie’s stories." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • L.D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rolling the Love Dice
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021
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    Natural Twenty made me want to buy a bouquet of flowers and join a Dungeons and Dragons group as soon as I finished the book. I have never played a Dungeons and Dragons game in my life, but I really want to change that after reading this book. This was such a fabulous, sweet book about a stoic florist and a gregarious bookshop owner. This romance had it all: humor, cuteness, awkward flirting, supportive best friends, adorable dogs, flowers, games, and fandom. I thought all the characters were wonderfully developed and were full of depth and feeling. The writing was well done and flowed smoothly which made the entire book a joy to read.

    The audiobook was narrated by Joel Leslie who did an incredible job. The characters were perfectly voiced and I could feel the emotion and energy, but the performance never became over-the-top – it was just right. I found listening to this book enjoyable which was enhanced by the well done audiobook production.
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  • ShannonVM
    4.0 out of 5 stars So sweet!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021
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    Overall 4 out of 5 stars
    Performance 5 out of 5 stars
    Story 4 out of 5 stars

    An endearing story!
    Natural Twenty was a very sweet story, made even better by the narration of Joel Leslie! There was a lot of internal dialogue, which, if I was reading instead of listening, would have probably taken me out of the story a little. But thanks to the wonderful Joel Leslie, I didn't mind it so much! I'd listen to him read a phone book if it came down to it.
    Leo and Jay were so cute together. That's what really stood out to me about this story- just how sweet and cute the whole thing was. It's a very light-hearted read, with just a tiny touch of angst, that thankfully didn't play out too long.
    Both Jay and Leo wanted to take things slow, but things actually moved at a pretty quick pace between them. It wasn't quite insta-love, but it was close. Although I didn't mind because they were so good together, so good for each other.
    The secondary characters were great, especially Edward.
    I loved the epilogue! It was exactly what an epilogue should be, it even made me tear up! Although it did give away Edward's story to an extent, I'm still looking forward to reading his book.

    I loved the small town feel, how it seemed like such a wonderful place to live.
    I've read so many books this month that take place in small towns, with a bookstore as a main focus, I think they're all trying to tell me something...
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  • Meagan
    5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely read!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2022
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    Natural Twenty was such a lovely read. I loved the flower shop and the bookstore. I loved the snippets of the dnd game that we got, and the cute doggy, and of course, all the geekyness! It just made my heart happy.

    I really liked how Jay and Leo started off as friends and build a relationship off of that foundation. They may have had some communication issues, but I loved them together. I also loved the queer-platonic relationship that Jay and Edward had. And the fact that they were tumblr besties first just made it so much better!I also really loved all the representation that this book had! It was all just so casual and smooth and it was fantastic.

    Did I mention that I loved Jay’s bookshop? Because I really do love it and I wanted to spend hours browsing in it. I hope we get to see more of it (and the flower shop) in future books. I think I fell head over heels for this book and I don’t know what to do with myself now. I can’t wait to read more! This was a lovely read and I’m giving it five stars.
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  • Jessica B.
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2022
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    Wasn’t sure how to rate this. It was enjoyable and I liked the MCs, but after reading some other reviews I have to agree with some of the negatives. I’ve read books with similar characters and towns that were a bit more developed. The author tries hard to create conflict late in the book, but it’s pretty weak. The characters essentially meet, are attracted to each other, start dating, the end. Their e tire interaction is visit each other’s shops, playing D&D, reading fantasy novels, and watching an 80s sitcom together.

    They each have one other friend and there’s a sweet dog. A lot of talk, not enough action or development. For instance, the author makes a big deal about the characters piercings and tattoos, such a big deal at the beginning that I assumed once the characters disrobed we’d get a lot of detailed tattoo porn, but they’re barely mentioned again. The characters wonder how many tattoos the other has - how much of their bodies are covered - I still don’t know. We are told that Leo’s tattoos are all flowers and vines that form sleeves but that’s the extent of the description.

    Jay’s friend Edward is a super interesting character and I want to read his book. I hate, though, that the author chooses to tell us about Edwards’s HEA in the Epilogue is this book. I mean, it’s not surprising, but still annoying to get that spoiler. I really dislike when authors deep dive in to super nerdy niche hobbies. It really draws you out of the story when you have no idea what they’re talking about. This book does that with Dungeons & Dragons, but it was actually pretty well done here. It was more sweet than annoying. Edwards’s book will be like that with cosplay and steampunk, but the author did a decent job of describing his costumes so hopefully it will be okay too.

    If you want a super low angst, nerdy, easy read with sweet characters that are entirely on the same page the entire time, then this is for you.
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  • JD
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020
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    This is a wonderful story. I laughed and cried. Jay and Leo are fabulous characters who both deserve someone wonderful in their lives. I had a good time reading this book and I can't wait for Edward's story.
    The book starts off at a moderate speed, but then things pick up and you don't want to put it down. I liked the humor, geekiness, love, and even stress that appear in the story. Leo's love language is adorable and it is super cute once Jay finally figures it out.
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  • A. Sokal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, hits the spot
    Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2023
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    This was exactly the kind of sweet romance I was looking for. Grumpy, tattooed florist meets geeky new bookseller. There's dogs. The spice is spicy. The friends are wholesome. The 3rd act complication is reasonable and resolved by-- wait for it-- communication! It's a cute, healthy relationship and I'm shamelessly continuing on to book 2 now.
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  • book.lover.so_fantastic
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and cute
    Reviewed in France on February 26, 2024
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    Jay and Leo were just sooo cute, a librarian and a florist, such a sweet couple. Definitely made to be together, there was a sweet shyness with the bouquet of flowers and their language - just beautiful.
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  • MichelleTbooks
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fab low angst, love wins story!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2023
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    4.5-5 this one is just a sweet low angst love story about 2 guys that own shops on the same street - the florist and the book shop owner, the perfect recipe right?!
    I love the dynamic and banter between these two. It’s a story of right place, slightly wrong time but when you one it’s the one you find a way. I devoured it.
    Another great book from Charlie Novak - great plot, great characters, great side characters too!, and fab spice. Can’t wait to read the rest of this series.
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  • XG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet love story!
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 30, 2020
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    Leo and Jay love story is wonderful. Sweet and endearing, the romantic language of the flowers, the cute bantering between them and how they found a way to each other was simply perfect. A great reading!
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  • Anky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and Steamy
    Reviewed in India on September 25, 2020
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    Aaah, Jay and Leo were such a perfect pair. I loved all the nerdiness, all the fun moments and the tattoos. I adored Edward though and I can't wait for his story. ❤️
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