This book gave me Emily Henry or Tessa Bailey vibes <3
I really enjoyed this book and I thought it was super cute!
The characters definitely had amazing chemistry
If you like romance novels you will love this book!
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This book was ok. I’m not a fan of instant love but when I read it, I like to get their pov only to understand it more but there were lots of pov and the competition/game so you didnt get that.

This book didn’t work for me at the time but maybe at another time

i was slightly disappointed with this book because it felt like the author didn't have much of a direction. there were too many pov's added and it felt like i had whiplash from trying to keep the characters straight and not let the mc fade into the background. it was and okay read, but it had the potential to be better.

3.5 stars, rounded up.

This is a quaint small-town romance. A long-time resident of Redford, Georgia passes away and leaves $10 million dollars, but sets up a competition to determine which two people will receive the money. It was his final way of trying to help repair old wounds between other Redford residents and bring the community back together. However, he also includes his grandson, from Atlanta, in the competition.

It has some funny moments, some sweet moments, and I suppose it does have an HEA/ HFN at the end. That being said, this was not the romance book I was expecting. Perhaps if the author would have left things with just the dual POV between MCs Jess and Carter it could have worked. However, they also threw in chapters from the POV of Jess's dad and her partner in the competition. These felt unnecessary to me.

While this story was cute, and I enjoyed the silly premise of it all, it was not what I was hoping for. However, I have enjoyed Lacie Waldon's books in the past and will certainly read her next book. I just hope it is marketed correctly.

Thanks to Netgalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam. Im not even gonna lie I almost quit this book because someone called a 43 year old and I felt it in my heart lol. This was a easy read even though I felt at times that MFC was overshowed by the side characters. I enjoyed the whole town vibe competing for a prize and really enjoyed the ending

This book is good, not great, but good. I could not feel the chemistry between the characters so it became difficult to root for them as the story went on. I think that if the banter was more fun and the story more relatable I would have enjoyed this book more.

I love Lacie Waldron books and this one did not disappoint. Her writing just lures me in and wanting to know what’s going to happen next.

I was disappointed with this book. I expected more from Lacie Waldon because I absolutely love her previous books. But this book wasn't it. I wasn't vibe with it like I usually do with Lacie Waldon previous titles. Just from the premise of the book, you can already tell that it's going to be tricky read. It doesn't have a lot of romance elements involve. It's more about discovering yourself while competing for a lifetime chance.

I really enjoy Lacie's books! This one had such a fun premise and I loved the small town setting as well as all the feel good, heartfelt vibes. Thank you Putnam and Netgalley for my copy.

A fun read with some heavy topics. A scavenger hunt set up by Carter’s grandpa where he chose the teams (enemies, anyone?) on purpose to help establish relationships between different groups. Also, a way for Carter to meet Jess, who ultimately end up falling for one another. I loved the idea of a scavenger hunt that was planned down to the nitty gritty, what a fun premise for a book plot point. One negative - dislikes the multiple POV beyond our main character. I get the idea of it, but it was too many switches for my brain to comprehend! Overall, enjoyed the book as a whole - thanks for the opportunity to read!

I really enjoyed stepping into Redford, and the wily group of inhabitants banding together to save their town...even if it was originally for a chance to win $10 million! It's a closed door romance with the sweetest grumpy/sunshine pairing in our MCs. I want to go hiking and fly down a hill in a Barbie Jeep, or eat some cupcakes from Evangeline's. Lacie Waldon, the absolute gem that she is, slayed it again!

Thank you to G.P. Putnam's Sons and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. I wanted to like this one more than I did. I love the world building of the small southern town, but so much of the plot was wildly unbelievable. I also think I just wanted more romance!! It seemed almost secondary to the plot so this definitely felt like less of a romance than her other books. Still, I will read anything Lacie Waldon writes because they always feel like warm hugs!

Thank you to Putnam and NetGalley for the ARC.

Well, this romantic comedy definitely had a quirky plot! I throughly enjoyed the excitement and was eager to see how things played out for Jess and Carter. Their chemistry translated well. Flirty, cute, sexy. 😍

Overall, I’d recommend this book to anyone looking for a fresh and funny read.

This is perfect for small town romance/women’s fiction fans that enjoy a cast of quirky characters. In personally was hoping for more of the romance elements.

Even though there is a funeral this book turns out to be funny. The two main characters are put together by the deceased grandfather of the story and now the different teams a set on a course of different events with the winning team getting the prize at the end. Really though this is a fun book dealing with memories and with a grandfather putting two people together.

4/4.5 stars!
I really enjoyed this one! I’ve enjoyed reading author Lacie Waldron’s books and was so excited for this latest release. I’d been looking for my next small town romance, and this delivered.

The multiple POVs were fun, and I always enjoy getting the perspectives from side characters too.

WHAT TO EXPECT
-small town vibes
-a feel good romance
-likeable characters
-multiple POVs

*many thanks to Putnam, Netgalley and PRH Audio for the gifted copy for review

I liked the book. Not as much romance as I would have expected there to be, but overall a great read. The characters were charming and a decent storyline to keep up with.

This was my first Waldon book, and it did not disappoint! I fell in love with the small town of Redford, GA! The Only Game in Town is a funny, light-hearted rom-com that kept me chuckling and engaged all the way through! It could definitely be a Hallmark movie:) I could have used a little more romance; it was definitely a slow burn. As soon as I finished I found more of her books because now I"m a fan!
Thanks so much to Penguin Group Putnam and to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This was an adorably sweet small town romance. I loved the main characters but the supporting characters from the small town of Redford, Georgia stole my heart! The relationships felt so genuine and created the perfect dynamic for a small town.

Telling the story through multiple POVs was a very refreshing experience. I enjoyed getting to know the views of not only the main characters of Jess and Carter but also Jess' dad and her arch nemesis. I felt like I was a resident of Redford and completely involved in the friendships, feuds and competitions.

Carter's eccentric grandfather, Jasper, has died and left 10 million dollars to winners of a competition that he organized in his will. The teams are set up by him and involve each of the town's people paired up in ways they would not chose on their own. This creates some tense and hilarious moments. The town's people are in agreement of one thing though and that is that they do not like the outsider Carter, especially since they think the contest is rigged for him to win.

Jess is distracted by Carter but is determined to win the competition. She pushes him away only to be pulled back in by his charms. They are a couple you cannot help but hope they make it in the end. In order for them to get together though they definitely need to start communicating better!

This is an extremely well written book. The multiple points of view flow flawlessly together. The excitement of the completion is well conveyed and the characters determination to win feels very genuine and relatable. The storyline is very well thought out and perfectly executed.

Overall, I loved getting to know all the people of Redford and enjoyed the growing relationship of Jess and Carter. It is a fun book and highly recommend it!

I am very grateful to Penguin Group Putnam and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this wonderful book in exchange for an honest review.

When a beloved townsperson from the town of Redford, Georgia passes away, his grandson, Carter, comes to town for his funeral. Instead of just a funeral, he finds out that his grandfather has planned an elaborate competition to inherit his 10 million dollar estate.

Carter meets Jess, a Redford resident, promptly after he arrives, and they hit it off immediately.

Romance is secondary to our epic competition, but it is still so sweet. We get the POV of several characters, and it gives us a well-rounded view of everything happening at once. The book is quick-paced and draws you in right away. It picks you up, sets you down in Redford and then doesn't let up until the epilogue.

Lacie Waldon is gifted at writing a book with tons of activity and character all of which are captivating!

This book was written for you if:
1) You like the Community episode S3.E20 ∙ Digital Estate Planning
2) You're interested in reading from multiple POVs
3) You want a sweet romance that has plenty of plot to help it stand alone