Kara Isaac

Start With Me has been one of my most anticipated books this year and I'm glad to say that it was even better than I could have hoped for.
First off, this book kinda felt like two books in one, the outdoor part and the back-in-the-office type.
I found this book to be quite funny and I laughed a lot while reading it. It defiantly brightened up my day and I liked how each character was 100% unique.
My favorite part of this story was the fact that part of it, as I mentioned earlier, took place outside at Boundary Waters. This was the first time that I have seen a Christian fiction novel have a setting so unique.
The one thing that pulled me out of the story a bit was how political discussions became over guns and the Second Amendment. It seemed a bit out of place but it was nice to see two sides of the argument.
All and all, I would recommend this to anyone looking for an engrossing read.
Rating: 5/5
Language: n/a
Romance: a kiss, Victor is no saint
Spiritual: characters grow closer to God
Violence: MC shot rabid animal
Note: discussion involving girl products
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required.… (altro)

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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