Name: Sven Test's review of One Thing I Know by Kara Isaac
Item: One Thing I Know
Rating: 3
Author: Sven Test

Kara Isaac

She has the whole world fooled. But the one man who just may see through her holds not only the key to her success, but also her heart… Rachel Somers is America’s #1 relationship coach—America just doesn’t know it. Rachel writes the books, but her Aunt Donna plays the face of the operation. Living in fear of their secret being exposed, Rachel has no choice but to keep up the charade or lose the big money required to care for her father. With the deadline for their next book closing in, Rachel finds herself out of inspiration and running out of time. The last thing she needs is her aunt and publicist concocting a harebrained scheme to join forces with some radio star in the hope it will help deliver the elusive next book idea. Lucas Grant is a star of late night radio—though it’s come with an unexpected price of hordes of women who keep calling his sports show to ask him for relationship advice. They make his ratings look great, but they also mean he has to waste hours talking to people like Dr. Donna Somerville about feelings instead of his first love: football. When a big-time producer calls, it looks like his hard work is about to pay off. But the offer comes with a catch—the producer is convinced Dr. Donna is not what she seems and he wants Lucas to discover her secret. To do that, he needs to win over her tight-lipped assistant who holds the key to his success and—he begins to suspect—his heart. Can love find a way through the lies that force them apart?

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One Thing I Know

Sven Test

I'm struggling si hard to write this review. The first 40% of the book was unbelievably slow. I wasn't even sure if I was going to finish it. But part of me was intrigued and wanted to know more so I pushed through. It wasn't until 60% of the book that things started moving and happening.

The plot of the book is actually pretty great. I loved the idea of it all. The characters were an amazing bonus to the story. Each one so intricate, with so many layers to them, and filled with secrets. The secrets were pretty much what kept me going. I just wanted to know what was going on with all of them.

I'm a sucker for a good slow-burn romance but this one was just too slow for my liking. I did like the fact that because it was super slow, Rachel and Lucas got to know one another more. Sure, the secrets were still there, but over looking that aspect, they really got to know one another very well, especially Rachel knowing Lucas, since they would talk through the years on his talk show (he didn't know it was her, though).

Overall, it was a nice read with beautiful characters. I recommend it if you're looking to take your time while reading. The romance was pretty cute and adorable once it developed.

I received an eARC from the publisher through Netgalley for my honest review. This doesn't change or alter my thoughts on the book in any way.

Sheena

Rating: ★★★★✬ (4.5/5 Stars)
Title: One Thing I Know
Author(s): Kara Isaac
Character(s): 
― Rachel Somers: 32 years old, Brown Blonde, Brown Eyed
― Lucas Grant: Blonde, Blue Eyed
Setting: Madison, Wisconsin/Denver, Colorado
Tag(s): Romance, Contemporary 
Content Rating: PG
POV: Third Person
Smexy Level: Subtle
Favorite Quote(s): 
― “Remember the goal, Grant; no distractions allowed.”
― “Secrets and relationships can’t coexist in the long term. Eventually you will have to choose one over the other.”
― “Rachel Elizabeth Somers. I know we haven’t known each other that long and I know I still have a lot to learn about you, but I’m crazy about you. And you can run as hard and as fast as you like, but I will run harder and faster.”
Overall Opinion:
Being the ghost writer to her Aunt Donna who is also the world renowned Dr. Donna and America’s #1 relationship coach, Rachel had the whole world fooled. Playing the part of ‘assistant’, the novelist played up the charade for years to pay for her bedridden father medical expenses but it seems to all be crushing down when she lacks the inspiration for the next book with a deadline that closing in. Just when she thinks her luck couldn’t get any worse, her Aunt Donna and publicist Lacey concocted a harebrained scheme to join forces with a late night Wisconsin sports radio star, Lukas Grant, in the hope it will help deliver the elusive next book idea. Yet unbeknownst to them, a big-time LA producer Brad Shipman calls to offer Luke a once in a lifetime opportunity, an offer that comes with a catch. Discover the acclaimed authors secret and exposed Dr. Donna for the fraud she is. And to do that, the radio star decided to get close to the one person who knows her better than anyone, Rachel. Can love find a way through the lies that force them apart? Or will it be all crashing down?

“One Thing I Know” is hands down one of the best heartwarming reads I have had thus far in 2019. There was just something natural about the relationship between Rachel and Lukas. Nothing force nor fast paced and you were easily able to see how their relationship developed throughout the pages. The built up was tremendous and you were able to get a sense of how genuine their feelings were. After the first page, it was nearly impossible to put down. Kara Isaac writing style was top notch, the main and secondary characters were relatable and the content was refreshing. The only letdown was the fact that there was no epilogue. I would have loved to see how their relationship progressed in the future but overall, I am generally happy with the outcome with the series and pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it considering the low rating of other reviewers.

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