One Thing I Know: A Novel

by 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?

• ISBN10: 1982103345
• ISBN13: 9781982103347
• Publish Date: 19 February 2019
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Simon & Schuster
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 384
• Language: English

Reviews

[whisperingchapters]

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.

[readingwithwrin]

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for an e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

One Thing I know is told in dual perspectives of Rachel and Lucas. Lucas is a sports radio host, and Rachel is an author, lifestyle coach, assistant and so much more. They are both in the Dr. Donna world, one intentionally and the other begrudgingly.
Rachel is such a character that I lot of introverted people will be able to relate to, but she also has a big secret that she's keeping and has a lot of pressure on her as well due to a family health problem.
Lucas seems like your typical sports host, yet he is also multilayered and has a lot of baggage, and anger about certain things from his childhood that still affect him.
Dr. Donna is one of the bigger side characters for this story. She helps Rachel and Lucas realize things that they weren't able to on their own, while also just being a friend to both of them. She is a little much at times, and I kind of wish we had gotten to see her more throughout the book.

Overall I thought this book was okay. I never really had any strong feelings while reading this book. I liked it enough and I wanted to keep reading it to see if certain things would ever happen, but that was it really. I never had any attachment to a character, nor did I really care for the side storylines. This book was just kind of meh for me for some reason and I don't really get why. It had everything I normally like: multiple perspectives, secrets, family, and very little romance. Sadly this one just wasn't for me.