Becky Sawyer’s life unravels in a single day. Not only does she catch her boyfriend, the man she hoped to marry, lip-locked with another woman, she also receives the gut-wrenching news that her grandfather, the man who raised her, is dying. His last wish? To see her happily married. Heartbroken, Becky seeks inspiration in the pages of the Holy Scriptures. And finds it in the story of Isaac and Rebekah.
If love couldn't keep his parents together, Luke Masterson wonders what will make a marriage last. He decides to steer clear of all women—especially crazy ones like Becky Sawyer, who employs a friend to find her a husband. But when he feels the dogged promptings of the Holy Spirit to move across the country and marry a complete stranger, it seems love has little to do with it anyway. With commitment their only foundation, and love constantly thwarted, can an arranged marriage find happiness in the twenty-first century?
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Sarah Monzon is a pastor's wife and a stay at home mom of two small children. She has a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Southern Adventist University. Sarah is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). The Isaac Project is her debut novel.
“How could do that to me?”
“Now don’t scold a dying man, Rebekah Anne.” “You’re no more dying than I am.” Oh, how I wished that were true, but the evidence lay before me in that hospital bed. At least he was looking better and no longer required the use of an oxygen mask. “Come here, sugar.” Poppy patted an empty spot on the bed next to him. “Tell me about your fella.” I propped my hip on the mattress and took Poppy’s hand in mine. “What would you like to know?” I asked, trying to keep the trepidation out of my voice. I had no intention of telling Poppy a bold-faced lie, but I also didn’t plan on telling him the complete truth. I was walking a fine line, which was why I’d hoped this conversation wouldn’t take place. “Where did you two meet?” “Lisa introduced us a while back.” As in, two weeks ago. Over the phone. Being vague was not lying. “When did you know you were in love with him?” I swallowed hard. Love? This would be a tricky one to answer. “Does anyone ever know the exact moment they fall in love?” Answering a question with a question seemed the safest bet. “How did he propose?” Finally, a question I could answer for real. I smiled. Even though Luke had just proposed yesterday, with all the events that took place since then, it felt like forever ago. When I’d first asked Lisa to find me an “Isaac,” I thought having someone propose to me was something else I was giving up. But I was wrong. “Well, he took me to a restaurant”—no reason to tell him it was the diner—“and in front of everyone”—about five people— “got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.” I caught Poppy staring at me, and the pressure on my hand increased. “Are you happy, sweetheart? You sure this is what you want to do? You and James just broke up not that long ago.” I tried not to blink. Or twitch. Tried not to gulp down the saliva that was gathering in my mouth, or wipe away the sweat beginning to form on my palms. Nothing that would give me away. How could I tell him I wasn’t sure? That I had only met Luke the day before, and even though I felt God’s guidance, there was still a sinking sensation in the pit of my stomach? That my chest felt like it was in an ever-tightening vise, and I couldn’t take a full breath? That I was scared spit-less, but I was doing it all because of him? For him. I could never say any of that, so I plastered on what I hoped was a believable smile and a lovesick expression. “I’m sure.” 
The Isaac Project is a both serious and funny story that readers will love from page one. The story focuses on Becky Sawyer, a girl raised by her loving grandfather; he has fallen ill again and his dying wish to see her married. Becky reads the story of Isaac and Rebekah in the bible one day and decides her love story will be similar. This novel details how one of Becky’s best friends, Lisa, helps her with an arranged marriage to a firefighter, Luke Masterson. This story has themes of loss, hurt, pain, forgiveness, and love and is filled with a fantastic spin-off of the Isaac and Rebekah story from the Bible, as well as loveable characters that readers will adoration.
Genre: romance, Christian Publisher: Radiant Publications Publication date: September 1, 2015 Number of pages: 288 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars 
A review copy of this book was provided by SLB Tours.
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