The Only Game in Town
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4.0 • 27 Ratings
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- $5.99
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
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.
Customer Reviews
A Fun Light Read!
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!