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The Only Game in Town
by Lacie Waldon
The Only Game in Town
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Genre: Romance
Author: Lacie Waldon
GR: 3.59
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Penguin Group and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: 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.
My Thoughts: This was a cute twist on a romance story. Jasper, the town’s most supportive member passes away and a good chunk of his fortune will be won in a game. He picked the teams ahead of time and with good reason behind each pair. This really is a unique twist on a romance story and I loved the premise. The focus is on the game with relationships and romance happening in the background.
The story is told from multiple POVs, which makes it more interesting. Once you get the characters down, then it is relatively easy to follow. The characters were well developed, had intertwining relationships, witty banter, chemistry among the MCs, and creatively spun. I strongly disliked mean girl Nikki in the beginning, but by the end she really grew on me. We have the two main characters but the supporting characters also play big roles in the storyline. The author’s writing style was complex, humorous, flowed well, and the pacing was spot on.
I received the arc for the digital book but ended up listening to the audiobook when it came out. Brittany Presley is one of my favorite narrators, she and the other narrators do an amazing job with voice variation and really immersing you into the story. I would highly recommend picking up this book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Romance
Author: Lacie Waldon
GR: 3.59
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Penguin Group and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: 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.
My Thoughts: This was a cute twist on a romance story. Jasper, the town’s most supportive member passes away and a good chunk of his fortune will be won in a game. He picked the teams ahead of time and with good reason behind each pair. This really is a unique twist on a romance story and I loved the premise. The focus is on the game with relationships and romance happening in the background.
The story is told from multiple POVs, which makes it more interesting. Once you get the characters down, then it is relatively easy to follow. The characters were well developed, had intertwining relationships, witty banter, chemistry among the MCs, and creatively spun. I strongly disliked mean girl Nikki in the beginning, but by the end she really grew on me. We have the two main characters but the supporting characters also play big roles in the storyline. The author’s writing style was complex, humorous, flowed well, and the pacing was spot on.
I received the arc for the digital book but ended up listening to the audiobook when it came out. Brittany Presley is one of my favorite narrators, she and the other narrators do an amazing job with voice variation and really immersing you into the story. I would highly recommend picking up this book.