The Only Game in Town, Lacie Waldon
The Only Game in Town, Lacie Waldon
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The Only Game in Town

Author: Lacie Waldon

Narrator: Brittany Pressley, Lee Osorio, Catherine Taber, Mark Deakins

Unabridged: 10 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 03/21/2023


Synopsis

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.

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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on September 20, 2022

Awwww! This is one of the sweetest, captivating small town stories the highly enjoy and I absolutely fell in with townies, their feuds, their solidarity, their genuine relationships! Unique narration choice of this book was quite refreshing and creative! We don’t only read the POVs of hero and hero......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on July 20, 2023

Some books are like a breath of fresh air amid a sea of anxiety, and this story was a welcomed escape from every day life each time that I picked it up. I’m not sure I would label this a romance so much as contemporary fiction with a love story tangent, but it was delightful nonetheless. Incredibly......more

Goodreads review by Sarah Louise on April 01, 2023

This was a bit too all over the place for me, unfortunately. I should have put it down early on, but the competition storyline kept me going. I was eager to see how it would end. Left by the town’s beloved “mayor” after his death, a whopping ten million dollars is up for grabs in Redford, Georgia. Fo......more

Goodreads review by Maren’s Reads on March 07, 2023

Summary: When Reford’s very eccentric benefactor Jasper Wilhelm dies, his nephew Carter comes to town to oversee his last financial endowment. Turns out there is quite a bit of a catch - the townspeople will need to compete in a series of games in order to win Jasper’s remaining fortune. Among those......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on March 17, 2023

I really loved this and Lacie Waldon is quickly becoming one of my favorite contemporary romance writers. Her writing speaks to me like an old friend. I laugh and hang on every piece of the romance. Her books are fun and always adventurous. And I think Jess and Carter are my favorite couple to date.......more


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