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Natural Twenty
- Roll for Love, Book 1
- Narrated by: Joel Leslie
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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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- Nutmeg
- 01-30-21
Low Angst and sweet
Not bad, but I got a little bored. There weren’t a ton of hot scenes, but they were too long for my taste and I started skipping through them. The main source of drama came from a reluctance to ask for help, and I didn’t have a lot of patience for it. Leo and Jay were very likable though and I liked the supporting characters.
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- R. Grey
- 02-02-21
Utterly sweet and so full of perfect feels!
This book hit all the right notes! It’s a wonderfully heartfelt story with believable characters and plot, soooo many feels, and the happy ending we all deserve. Plus, some really steamy scenes that will have you needing a cold shower.
I want to hang out with all of these characters and am so looking forward to book 2 in this series!!
As usual, Joel Leslie gives an amazing performance, with wonderful accents and delivery that pull you into the story immediately.
What a winning combination!! Definitely give this a listen! You won’t be sorry!
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- Jill Yates-Campbell
- 04-07-21
Good background noise
narrator isntop notch, I always love Joel, but the story is sort of juvenile. the story isnt jntense at all in both conflict or romance. it's more of a "put on in the background and do your chores" sort of story. there isnt anything you need to pay attention to. overall I think this is a skip. save your momey and credit.
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- MagicalAM
- 01-30-21
Great book!!
This is really well done. A classic, sweet m/m story about two nerdy shop owners. I took a chance on this book because of Joel Leslie and he is at his best. Great writing, with interesting side characters. A few chapters end abruptly and one ended mid-sentence, which was off putting, but I don’t even care, I liked the book so much it didn’t bother me.
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- Phillip
- 02-02-23
Amazing
I loved the book. I actually read the 2nd book first and then, when they mentioned Jay and Leo’s story I knew I had to read it
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- Anonymous User
- 01-10-22
Great!!
This was a sweet and endearing love story. Simplistic with all the feel good moments you could want! I absolutely love these types of stories where people who live life in their own lane who happen to be just a little bit broken. They end up finding the person that takes their broken pieces and puts them back together and fills in the cracks. I also appreciate the realistic and minimalistic drama that prevents them from seeing each other clearly but always resolves towards the end to give you that happily ever after you hope for from the beginning. I’ll definitely be listening to this again and you should give it a try yourself. Joel Leslie has a way of bringing a story to life and really makes you care for the characters he portrays.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-22-21
A wonderful listen
the story was a journey through the language of flowers and the odd offbeat men that were hit with love when they least expected it. a great listen.
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- Holly W
- 04-11-21
Sweet Read
I absolutely love Leo and Jay!! This story had all the sweet low angst feels that I love! I love how the relationship between the two developed!
It took me a little while to get used to the narrator's voice but once I did I really enjoyed it!!
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- Raven reads
- 04-05-21
A critical success! A true nat 20!
I am a gamer geek, collector of shiny math rocks, and fan of tabletop RPGs. You don't have to be any of those things to enjoy this book! But it does make my inner geek chick squeal with glee to see a book series with a theme like this. Add in Charlie Novak's ability to spin a quality yarn and you have a winner all the way. Leo is so sweet and humble with his secret language of flowers too. I adored this book and throw in one of the best audiobook narrators out there in Joel Leslie and you absolutely can't roll a critical fail.
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- Jojo
- 03-23-21
Not sure about this one
The story was hard to follow/enjoy. There is no actual story line. I tried to finish it but I could not connect with the characters. Joel is normally an automatic download for me but I could hardly differentiate the voices. He did a mediocre job on this one, I'm sorry.
I am not sure about a second installment if there is one.
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- Erryn Barratt
- 03-12-21
Flowers, D&D and so much geeky fun
First let me say, this book had me at hello. A gruff florist, a geeky bookshop owner, and a Staffy? Yep, I’m in.
I also loved that each chapter began with the name of a flower and the secret meaning. I mean, I know nothing about flowers and I came away educated – in a good way. I also didn’t know there was such thing as a twenty-sided dice. Again, I love when a book subtly teaches me new things. I come away feelings satisfied and just a little smarter.
As for Jay and Leo? I loved them. Both have sort of sworn off love and aren’t looking. Jay in particular has a bit of a sordid history. His bookstore is a fresh start and he has his friend Edward to thank for that (and I love the Jacob and Edward reference).
This is a slow-burn romance until it’s not and then it’s hot’n’heavy and then it backs off a bit. Jay’s in a tough spot and he doesn’t know how to reach out for help and Leo wants to help but doesn’t want to be overbearing and eventually it all works out which made me so very happy.
I’m happy to see this is a series because I so can’t wait for Edward’s book.
Finally, the amazing Joel Leslie. He was perfect for this lovely book and he brought just the right touch of humor to it. So, well done and I highly recommend it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-07-23
Great set of stories
Heartwarming unique story set in Lincoln UK about the loveliest characters. Lots of depth and growth, this is the first of a few books I loved reading and very glad they’re now on audible! HEA, fairly low angst (saying as someone with anxiety I was ok with it) and all books are easily standalone.
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- Hemmel M.
- 12-06-22
Did not finish
Two and a half hour of tedious talking, eating, visiting each others shops. No plot, no tension, no hopes or dreams, no characters. Add to that the bored Joel Leslie of late.
I bought this because #2 sounded good. So I skip this one.
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- KR Phoenix @ Books, Tattoos and Tea
- 04-16-22
So sweet!
Such a sweet, heartfelt story with flowers, laughs and secret messages!
I loved the meaning behind all the flowers. I loved the diverse and dynamic characters and I especially loved Jay and Leo! This is such a sweet and feelgood love story with little angst, closure from the past and hope, love and happiness for the future! Such a great read!
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- Rebekah
- 03-19-21
Enjoyed
I enjoyed listening to this new series and following Jay and Leo. I like the world building. It’s low angst and fun.
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- Jamie
- 03-18-21
Great listen
Natural Twenty is the first book in the Roll for Love series by Charlie Novak. The story of Leo and Jacob was sweet and well written. I like their story.
I liked the narrator
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- choccygrl
- 03-13-21
Love this series
A gorgeous story that hits all my buttons. A mountain man with a delicate job, a bookshop - with LGBTQ focus, no less - a gorgeous dog, tears (mine) but not too many, and DnD. Yes, even though I'd already read the book and knew what was coming, I still blubbed like a baby when the time came.
Leo was my favourite (no surprise there), but I liked Jay too.
Joel Leslie did an excellent job with the narration.
I can't wait to see what he does with Edward's story.
Loved it.
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- sarah mitcham
- 03-09-21
Tha language of love.
When Leo went to the Grand Opening of the new bookshop up the road from his florists he took a good luck bouquet for the owner and when he got his first look at Nerdy Jay he thought he was gorgeous. They chatted and Leo and Jay had so much in common. Joel Leslie did a great job narrating this wonderful sweet MM romance.
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- Dee Slate
- 03-05-21
Say it with flowers! :)
What a lovely story!
I really enjoyed this uncomplicated romance between Jay (still recovering from a bad breakup) - a newly minted bookshop owner and Leo - he owns the local flower shop. Leo welcomes Jay with flowers on the opening day of Jay's shop. They are attracted to each other, but they they take their time getting to know each other (mostly because Jay is still gun shy and Leo is content to go at Jay's pace). Also liked the other characters, especially Edward.
The story/plot is well written and executed and perfect for audio.
Speaking of audio - I have long associated Joel Leslie with pitch perfect performance and have never been wrong. His performance here bears witness to that thought. I absolutely loved the narration - Joel Leslie has a gift for not only creating the voices for the characters, but embodying said characters to the point that you believe you could meet them someday! I was totally immersed in the story!
Excellent audiobook and highly recommend :)
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- Jodi
- 03-03-21
Adorable!
I read the book back in October, and loved it. I recently listened to the newly released audiobook. Joel Leslie captured these two lovable dorks in the perfect way. His enthusiasm had me grinning and portrayed the emotions in a way that I felt them to my core. I am a sucker for the grumpy, quiet alpha/bubbly bouncy duos, add in books, D&D and cute doggos and you have a perfect natural twenty
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- Wide Eyes, Big Ears!
- 03-08-21
A good-natured romance!
Flower shop owner, Leo, welcomes new LGBT bookshop owner, Jacob (Jay), and they bond over Dungeons & Dragons and the language of flowers. This was a good-natured romance with minimal angst and lots of sweet moments, but avoided being too saccharine. Jay had an solid backstory that kept things interesting. Charlie Novak sketched both main characters well: Jay was garrulous and somewhat nervous, while quiet and gruff Leo was a typical UK northerner. Audio narrator Joel Leslie gave his always-proficient performance, providing clearly distinct voices and accents for all characters as well as good pace and emotion. Highly enjoyable.
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