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- One small town, one big prize, one handsome stranger... Nothing ever changes in Redford, Georgia.
- About the Author: Lacie Waldon is a writer with her head in the clouds--literally.
- 416 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Small Town & Rural
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One small town, one big prize, one handsome stranger... Nothing ever changes in Redford, Georgia. That's what freelance editor Jess Reid loves about her hometown--and part of what keeps her from leaving. Content taking care of her father, a car mechanic who singlehandedly raised her after her mom skipped out, Jess is resigned to a safe, unremarkable existence...until Jasper Wilhelm, the town's eccentric benefactor, dies suddenly and leaves behind the opportunity of a lifetime. Financial advisor Carter Barclay has been too busy to visit his grandfather in Redford, but he's heard countless stories about the town and its zany residents from Jasper. A small, insular town in Georgia is the last place Carter expects to be spending his summer--but it seems his grandfather had one final trick up his sleeve. At the funeral, it's revealed that Jasper has devised a massive, high-stakes game for the people of Redford, with the winning duo taking home his entire fortune. The catch? He's already taken the liberty of pairing them up. As tensions of all kinds rise between Jess and Carter, and the life-changing prize looms closer, the two must decide what they're willing to risk to change their lives. A love story full of spirit and hijinks, The Only Game in Town is a funny, quirky homage to the people we get to call home.Review Quotes
"Bursting with charm and humor, this novel from Waldon is unputdownable, and readers will clamor for more stories set in Redford." --Library Journal "Fun, wholesome, and, at times, poignant, Waldon's third novel, following From the Jump, will have readers falling in love with Redford and the diverse group of characters who call it home." --Booklist "Waldon has a solid sense of humor, and her characters are engaging....Romance fans should enjoy playing this game to the end. A lighthearted romp for fans of romantic comedy about the benefits of working together for a community." --Kirkus Reviews "The Only Game in Town is a hug in book form. I finished it with a happy exhale and immediately wanted to start it all over again." --Christina Lauren, author of Something Wilder and The Soulmate Equation "Scenic, quirky, and laugh out loud funny, The Only Game in Town is a winner. I was cheering for the whole town until the pitch perfect end. I loved it!" --Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script "A charming romp that had me rooting for the most unexpected characters. I loved every minute." --KJ Dell'Antonia, author of The Chicken Sisters
"Funny and fresh, this small town romance about putting down roots and finding where you belong is full of quirky characters and heart." --Virginia Kantra, author of Meg & Jo and Beth & Amy "Lacie Waldon has done it again! The Only Game in Town is delightfully twisty, inventive and sweet, with a setting that swoops you up and characters you'll love to fall for." --Lauren Kate, author of By Any Other Name
About the Author
Lacie Waldon is a writer with her head in the clouds--literally. A flight attendant based in Los Angeles, Waldon spends her days writing from the jump seat and searching the world for new stories. She is the author of The Layover and From the Jump.Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.29 Inches (W) x .92 Inches (D)
Weight: .64 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 416
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Small Town & Rural
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Format: Paperback
Author: Lacie Waldon
Language: English
Street Date: March 21, 2023
TCIN: 87197092
UPC: 9780593540800
Item Number (DPCI): 247-40-2312
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
100% would recommend
2 recommendations
Funny fast romcom - love this author!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Lauren - 2 years ago
In short, I really enjoyed The Only Game in Town by Lacie Waldon. It was hilarious and sucked me in right away. I read it in two weeks, which is really fast for me. Every time I put it down, I wanted to pick it right back up. The romance, comedy, and relationships kept me captivated. The characters were relatable and had depth. My favorite character was Jess. The way she went down the mountain in the Barbie jeep was everything. I could see her flying in my head with a giant smile on her face and the wind in her hair. I really felt like I was there with them. It made me want to live my life with abandon like she does. This is the story of a small town Georgian millionaire (Jasper) who dies and in his will he leaves a game for the town to compete in to see who will win his fortune. Everyone is eligible and the stakes are high. The catch - everyone is paired up with their enemy and must share the prize. This is Jasper’s way of bringing the town together. Our main character, Jess is paired up with her nemesis, Nikki. Carter (who is the benefactor’s grandson, little does anyone know), is paired up with Bryce (who is super funny and a local bartender). Carter has come back to town to handle his grandfather’s death and is keeping it quiet. Jess would do just about anything to win the money so she can help her family. Nikki feels the same, so they put aside their differences to team up and win the money. Not without some snark, of course. Which is hilarious, witty and endlessly entertaining. Nikki goes all out to win each round. Bryce and Carter start helping Jess and Nikki and the four of them team up to knock out other players. It’s obvious they’re helping them due to Carter’s enormous crush on Jess, which is sweet. He wants her to win the money, but fears his grandpa set him up to win the money. Jasper has set him with a task for the town, but Carter is too sad to go through with it yet. Jess and Carter’s relationship is cute and genuinely very sweet. They get to know each other well and in the end have to decide what they’ll sacrifice for love. I love this author and enjoy her books a lot. They’re light and cozy romance reads. They always make me smile and laugh out loud. This one also made me tear up and feel the feels, which was wonderful. I throughly enjoyed the multi-POV. Highly recommend! 4/5 stars. Romcom, small town love, quadruple POV, quirky, funny, fast paced Note: I received this book as an advanced reader copy from netgalley. All opinions in this review are my own.
A Fun Light Read!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Akbaird - 2 years ago
A fun light read with a great story line! This book will have you turning the pages to find out who ultimately wins! Such a clever premise, Jasper Wilhelm, a local millionaire, died unexpectedly. In his will, he has set up a high stake game for his community to compete, in order to win part of his fortune in the small town of Redford, Georgia. The only catch is that he has already matched up the teams. Most have been matched with their arch nemesis, so will they stay in the game or will they choose to forfeit? 10 million is at stake and only 1 team will win. It was rumored that the competition has been rigged, so will Carter, his grandson, ultimately win? Can a small town come together to compete with someone they normally wouldn’t choose to be with? Can they put their differences aside to figure out how to win? What will they all ultimately learn in the end? What makes this book comical and entertaining is not only the storyline, but the characters, some of them are likable, while others are less desirable. Even though this book is fun, there are some serious topics interwoven, which makes for a heartfelt, but satisfying story. A perfect book to take on vacation!