One Thing She Knew

by Toni Meyer

Two lives are changed completely after one weekend...Orlando Scott is a senior in college with his sights set on playing professional basketball. But first he has to figure out how to come up with the money to care for his ailing mother who was paralyzed by a drunk driver. He's an easy target when a teammate recruits him to an exclusive club that pays very handsomely for services rendered. Carrie Hemingway's life was complete and on the perfect track until she was detoured by her husband's infidelity. She's spent her life putting other's needs before her own. Over the holiday break her college age son brings his roommate home as their guest. He's sweet, and very attentive. She tries to ignore all the signs, but never before has she felt so helplessly drawn into another man's arms. For the first time she forges ahead thinking of no one but herself in a titillating weekend affair that leaves her wanting more. Their relationship grows into more than she bargained for, risking all that's important in her life.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Drama

366 pages, Paperback

First published February 9, 2011

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Orlando was a character written far before his years. I like how we never knew his exact age, but the way he was portrayed it really didn't matter because he was all man. Carrie was also an extremely strong character. Only a strong woman can come into a ready made family and raise 2 children as her own even though one gave her hell most of the time. Aaron, what a sorry SOB. Its men like him that give all others a bad name. The ending was a bit surprising, and very refreshing. This was a really good read, May/December romances are always a breath of fresh air when done tastefully, and what a gr8 debut from Toni Meyer....I can't wait to read more.

[Kasey Rigali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stumbled upon this as a free read, and really enjoyed reading and could not put it down! This is a unique love/ lust story that's keeps you wanting more. From struggling of expectations, both characters unexpectedly find each other. This book leaves you rooting for their love to conquer all and defeat all odds. Definitely will read again!

[Red · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was enjoyable because of its unusual and thus refreshing plot. I could never tell what was going to happen next. I did, however, feel that the end was very rushed. I was very disappointed in the end when it seemed like neither the mother-in-law nor the son had to face consequences equal to their offences.

[Daphne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love every minute of this. It's good to see a woman standing up and fighting back, fighting to live and recognizing what is really IMPORTANT! Oh and of course it's always lovely to have a sexy man in the midst as well :)

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wish there were character descriptions.

[K.L. Brady · Rating 5 out of 5]

One Thing She Knew follows the torrid affair between Carrie Hemingway, a successful doctor in the throes of depression from a broken marriage and her efforts to cover it up for the sake of her family, and Orlando, a college student (Carrie's son's roommate), who fall deeply for one another despite familial obligations and societal pressures that threaten the relationship from its onset.

After the honeymoon phase passes, the love between Carrie and Orlando is tested time and time again under the weight of secrets, lies, and a series of dramatic events that not only threaten their love but their lives. Do they really love one another or is their relationship just a physical thing that went too far? If they are in love, can it survive the trials and tribulations?

Ms. Meyers deftly mixes drama and suspense to portray the lives of these compelling characters with vivid imagery and lyrical prose. Once the love affair begins, this book is hard to put down. This author is definitely one to watch!

K. L. Brady
Author of The Bum Magnet

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story. Orlando at the right place and right time to meet Carrie. Carrie and Aaron's relationships, both personal and professional going down the tubes. Then you throw in Mama Miranda and sparks start to fly. This story has a little bit of everything. I would be interested in knowing how everyone is doing- maybe a novella?

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

What an interesting twist to a cougar love story!! This was a very fast read that will keep your interest to the very end. With twists and turns throughout, Toni Meyer keeps you turning the pages to find out what she has in store for Carrie and Orlando.

[David Richardson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I recieved this book for free from the Goodreads first-reads giveaway. This has a strong set of female characters. A couple of slow spots but a good twist in there too. Mabey the ending was just a tiny bit too happy??

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an easy read but a strange story concept. Not my usual story type but I enjoyed it none the less. The ending I thought was fantastic I love a book that when you finish it you feel happy about putting it down.

[Shannon Baas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a strange romance. Dr. Hemingway is trying to divorce her husband and then ends up in a romance with her son's roommate. It describes what happens. It is a good book and one I'd recommend.

[Michelle [Helen Geek]]

Free on Amazon 07/13/2012.

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book started out slow, but picked up and was great!

[Raquel Clarke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice read about a 40+ afro-american who finds love with a 20+ boy...her son's best friend

[Stephanie Speight · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book.
There were a couple places where the author fast forwarded and I felt like I missed something.
All-in-all I enjoyed the story.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found the ending lacking

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love can win, regardless of what may stand in its way.
There were some editing issues that kind of got me, but not enough to make me turn it away. This was a great story.