Advanced
Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
Title details for The Only Game in Town by Lacie Waldon - Available

The Only Game in Town

by Lacie Waldon
Brittany Pressley
Audiobook
2 of 2 copies available
Borrow Listen to a sample Listen to a sample
2 of 2 copies available
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.

  • Creators

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    March 21, 2023

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780593672570
      • File size: 313692 KB
      • Duration: 10:53:31

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrators Brittany Pressley and Lee Osorio take listeners to the quirky small town of Redford, Georgia, where everyone is considered family. When the town's peculiar benefactor, Jasper Willhelm, dies, he leaves behind a high-stakes series of challenges that will grant the winning duo a fortune. Pressley's performance of Jess's devotion to her community is heartfelt and full of Southern grace and charm. Osorio's warm, inviting drawl makes Carter, Jasper's estranged grandson, easy to love. Pressley and Osorio's performances of the budding attraction between Jess and Carter will have listeners feeling deliciously happy. Catherine Taber adds snooty sass to her portrayal of Jess's nemesis, Nikki. Mark Deakins earnestly portrays Jess's lovable, insightful father, Ross. J.J.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      June 10, 2024

      Waldon (From the Jump) offers a light-hearted contemporary romance located in Redford, GA, where everyone is family, even if they fight from time to time. Jasper, a rich, beloved Redfordonian and Carter's grandfather, has passed away. In Jasper's will, 10 million dollars is bequeathed to the winners of his game, which involves a series of challenges to be completed by pre-selected teams of two. Jess, a freelance editor, is paired with her high school nemesis, Nikki. Carter is sure he and his partner will win the game to continue his grandfather's work. As the teams compete, Jess and Carter build a deep friendship, and they soon wonder if a small-town girl and a city boy can make it work. Filled with Southern hospitality, high school grudges, family, friendship, and romance, Waldon's latest will surely bring a smile. Told from alternating points of view, narrators Brittany Pressley, Lee Osorio, Catherine Taber, and Mark Deakins help listeners track the different characters and bring the small Southern town to life. VERDICT Waldon's novel is sure to be a hit with Hallmark movie lovers and romance novel enthusiasts. This charming romance checks all the boxes.--Amber Wessies

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Loading
Check out what's being checked out right now