The Only Game in Town
The Only Game in Town by Lacie Waldon is a contemporary fiction novel published by Penguin on March 21, 2023. This 416-page book is set in the small town of Redford, Georgia, where freelance editor Jess Reid enjoys the stability of her unchanging surroundings. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when the town’s benefactor, Jasper Wilhelm, passes away and leaves behind a high-stakes game that pairs her with financial advisor Carter Barclay, who arrives in town for the summer.
Readers will find a humorous and quirky narrative that explores the dynamics of small-town life and the relationships that develop under pressure. As Jess and Carter navigate the challenges of the game and their growing connection, they must confront what they are willing to risk for a chance at a life-altering prize. The story delves into themes of romance and community, offering a lighthearted take on the bonds that tie us to our homes and the people within them.
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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.
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