Romance, clean; Christian faith elements;
Beautiful romantic read. Rachel and her Aunt, "Dr. Donna" have worked together, Rachel writing books, and "Dr." Donna being the public persona behind them. Lucas is a sportscaster who is being pushed into working with Dr. Donna. Lots of twists and turns, but secrets come out gradually as they are on a tour together. Rachel and Lucas' hearts are drawn together as they spend time together and see each other. Sweet, heartfelt, beautifully romantic, interesting backstory, and fun side characters that were well developed. Two honest hurting hearts, unexpected twists to help them find their HEA.

This offering is a well done romantic comedy of sorts. It started off a bit slow for me but as the book progressed, I really began to enjoy the story that was unfolding. Recommended!

Kara Isaac's is a talented writer and I was looking forward to her next book, One Thing I Know.

The story centers around two successful people and how it appears they have everything going for them. Their initial meeting is cute, flirting takes off and they have good chemistry together.

But as the story deepens it becomes obvious both are suffering the ill effects of less than stellar childhood experiences. It was so very interesting to see how the two different personalities handled their choices and relationships based on their past. One taking the road to heavy guilt and overwhelming responsibility, the other becoming judgemental and unforgiving. There were times I was so exasperated I wanted to sit them down and give them both a good talking to.

I enjoyed the spiritual thread offered up through Rachel's friend Anna and the strong witness it was to Rachel, who really knew next to nothing about God. Lucas also had a good example of letting the past go in his brother Scott.
I will say there were a number of crude and off-color comments that were more reflective of a worldly point of view more often found in general fiction than what I've experienced in Christian fiction before. Lucas mentioned several times feeling like he needed a shower after some of them, and I kind of felt the same myself.
This story is a good match for readers who enjoy delving deep into what makes a person who they are and how they deal with life because of it. One Thing I know is more a women's fiction offering than a romantic comedy, but still an enjoyable read. 3.5 stars.
I appreciate Howard Books for making a copy of One Thing I know available for review.

One Thing I Know is a charming story that reminds me of the movie Someone Like You, only it’s cleaner and faith-based. The heroine and hero, Rachel Somers and Lucas Grant, are characters readers can relate to and empathize with, which always makes a story more enjoyable.. Yes, they have a few issues, but both have great hearts and it's their sense of duty that motivates them to engage in a little deception. I think Kara Isaac is truly a gifted writer, who creates stories that have you rolling in the floor one moment and crying the next. It’s a five-star book I'll read again. You don’t want to miss it!

I enjoyed this authors’ romantic comedy that kind of reminded me of You’ve Got Mail where two characters start talking via the internet. One knows who the other is, but the other isn’t saying. They know if they reveal who they really are the relationship would end. In this case one is a radio personality and the other is a guest on the show filling in for Dr. Donna (her Aunt) because she’s on a book tour.

Rachel is unnerved, “she wasn’t sure what bothered her more: conning most of America, or the fact that they’d been doing it for almost a decade and no one even suspected.”

They were both blown away at how popular Dr. Donna had become. They never expected to make much money. Rachel was Aunt Donna’s assistant nobody paid much attention to. They liked it that way. Rachel wrote all the books, brainstormed with Donna but they both have had no ideas for the next book, which they’ve decided would be their last. They both wanted to be free of the Dr. Donna persona and all that intails. They have done what they had to do to pay the medical care of her father. Rachel has taken better care of him than he ever took care of her growing up

Donna gets the idea that they should ask Lucas if he wants to be part of a book tour titled,” The Feelings and Football tour.” Maybe they’d find a book idea on the road.

Lucas is a radio personality. Dr. Donna has been on his show several times over the years. If it was up to him he’d never have her on his show. He loved talking about football not feelings. His boss Ethan signed him up for this book tour. He’s furious about this tour, “So many swear words exploded through Lucas’s head that he wouldn’t have been surprised if Miss Margie – his old Sunday school teach – Rose from the grave to slap him upside the head.”

Ethan looks at him and says, “…”I hate to break it to you, but according to your contract, when it comes to promotional work, if the station orders you to get dressed in a chicken suit and walk down state street clucking, you do it. ..”

Rachel gets a peek into some of Lucas’ issues when he tells a woman on his show this,…”…anyone capable of living a double life is not someone I want anything to do with. Not on my show, or in my life. And if anyone ever tried it again, he’d cut them loose so fast, they’d have whiplash.”

Both main characters are working through the consequences of their father’s life choices. Through it all they come to a deeper understanding and trust in God. The author handles these tough heart-breaking issues with grace, hope and love.

I enjoyed Rachel and Lucas as they get to know each other on the “Feelings and Football tour.” They are both strong willed and are operating out of unforgiveness of their fathers’. They are both stuck in the past and afraid of getting hurt in the future.

Kara is a gifted writer who masterfully weaves in her spiritual thread naturally and is creative with her humor and witty dialogue. I found myself laughing out loud several times. Her cast of characters are relatable, real and deal with the realities of life in the nitty and gritty through family members on life support, drunkin behavior that doesn’t do anyone any good etc.

I liked how Rachel and Lucas separately look at their lives, not letting anyone push them around in where decided they wanted to be. This is a fun and serious roller-coaster ride of characters seeking truth, dealing with unforgiveness, hurt and their struggle with self-worth, joy, and love. Will they face their demons head on? Will they stop hiding who they really are and/or Will they let the truth set them free?

I enjoyed this book and these cast of replatable characters as they do book promotions and talk to people on the radio about love, trust, integrity and second chances. Oh, and about football when Lucas had a chance to speak. Grin!

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Great new romance from Kara Isaac! Lucas Grant can't stand for deception of any kind, so what will happen when he discovers the secret the woman he's falling in love with has been keeping?

As always Isaac's character development is top notch and her characters are believable and engaging.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley.

This book was ok, and very PG which you barely read any of today..But it was cute, but didn't grab my interest as much,. Just not my cup of tea.

Nice light inspirational romance.
It's an easy read. Perfect for someone who isn't sure what author to read next.

A cute and easy read for me. I liked it, but didn't love it. At first, it was a little confusing for me to keep track of who was who, but once it got a little clearer, it was a little more enjoyable for me.

In Kara Isaac’s latest romantic story, Rachel is Dr. Donna’s assistant (the popular relationship coach) even though she is actually providing all of the relationship advice in her books. Rachel has one more book to complete left on her contract, but is fresh out of ideas. Dr. Donna helps to set up a partnership of sort with Lucas, a sports radio host who gets calls for advice instead of sports questions. Lucas has his own baggage that he must work through, as well as Rachel. Through several interesting twists and turns, Kara Isaac provides the reader with a very interesting story. This book not only examines Rachel and Lucas’s relationship, but Rachel’s relationship with her friends. You will want to read this book and not put it down! I highly recommend this book and her other books as well!
***I was given a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher for an honest review. This is my honest opinion. Even though I received this copy free, I have purchased her books before.

I absolutely loved this book! The story line was unique and the characters were relatable and fun. And since Kara lives in Australia and this story takes place in Wisconsin, I wondered. But she got it spot on. I spend a lot of time in Wisconsin and she got the sports guy right and only the mention of the ‘cheeseheads’ would have made it more realistic.

This book dealt with not telling the truth and the consequences that can result, even if done for all the right reasons. Also how faith matters and how pride can stand in the way of love and happiness.

I love Kara’s writing style and didn’t want the book to end. I might have read the last scene three or more times
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Kara is an author whose books I never miss. And I recommend this one highly. I read a lot and Kara’s books are among the very best in contemporary Christian fiction. I will read anything she writes.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Howard Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I liked this book. It is very PG in the romance department, but it’s cute and sweet and an easy read. The whole prayer/God portion seemed a little forced to me (I’m not sure if this is a Christian themed writer?) but it was a small part and you move on. Overall it was a sweet love story.