3.5 🌟
This was such a fun & interesting read. I’ve never read a book with the concept of the embryos getting switched during a pregnancy. The author executed this super well! Myles was actually an adult about the entire situation and genuinely only wanted what was best for his daughter. Whitney was a lovable pop star/actor/designer. Even though she wore many hats and was essentially “America’s sweetheart” she was still very humble & also at the end of the day only wanted what was best for her daughter. I love the depth and realism that was given to these characters. Not a single miscommunication trope was to be found (thanks to Myles) which I loved!

While I loved both characters, at times it felt like we were getting too much of the side characters lives which made me lose interest. I dont normally care about a book being 3rd person; I can usually adjust pretty well. But at times the author would switch “POVs” between Myles & Whitney in the middle of the chapter without warning and that threw me off and made me a bit confused at times. I really wish we had gotten to see more of Myles work like. We were told about it a few times but never really got to see what it is he did for a living. If you’re not familiar with types of lawyers it would be sort of confusing. It’s almost as if we focused too much on Whitney and her pop star life but for Myles all we got was his baggage.

There was also an interesting plot twist towards the end of the book that seemed almost random but at the same time added so much plot to the book. It had my jaw on. the. floor.

Miles and Whitney meet in the strangest and rarest circumstances, Miles was ready to have a baby with his wife, and Whitney had frozen her eggs so that she can focus on her career as her life settled down for a family eventually. But when Whitney’s egg ends up being fertilized and implanted into Miles and his wife’s surrogate, Miles finds himself a single dad, with a wife he is divorcing just 6 months after his beautiful Haylee was born. His wife, unwilling to keep and raise a child that was not biologically her own, and that was half black, leaves Miles to handle the parental responsibilities alone. Whitney is surprised to learn she has a 6 month old daughter, she thought she was sure she wasn’t ready to be a mother yet, but one look at Haylee and she knew she could never part from her. As they develop their coparenting relationship, they grow in their attraction to each other, and find themselves surprisingly in their own nuclear family that they did not expect.
The chemistry between Miles and Whitney is smoking hot, the characters communicate their frustrations or their problems, instead of shutting each other out, you see Miles and Whitney grow in their trust in each other.

Not my typical read at all, but honestly? I didn’t even read the blurb before grabbing One in a Million. As an Aaliyah fan, the title instantly caught my eye — and when I saw that cute cover? It was a wrap. Normally, I don’t reach for surprise baby plots or interracial romances — they just aren’t my usual vibe — but something about this one called to me. And I’m so glad I followed the impulse, because Whitney, Myles, and little Haylee pulled me into their wild, messy, surprisingly sweet story. From the first chapter, I was hooked and had to know how this chaotic mix-up would unfold.

What I loved most is that this wasn’t one of those soft-focus, “a baby fixes everything” stories. One in a Million throws you straight into the real stuff — IVF, surrogacy gone wrong, tough questions about identity and belonging, and the raw fears of raising a child under unusual circumstances. It was refreshing to see a romance that didn’t shy away from all of that.

Myles is all in as a dad, even as his marriage falls apart and he’s left navigating fatherhood alone. And Whitney? She stepped into the picture in a way that genuinely surprised me — not just showing up as a birth mother but committing fully and emotionally. She wanted to know her daughter, be present, and do the work — even when it wasn’t easy.

Their journey isn’t without tension. Holly’s “I want to be a mom again” plot twist had me side-eyeing hard, and Whitney and Myles have a few emotional landmines to work through — trust, fear, and letting go of assumptions. But when they finally cross the romantic line (yes, it happens!), it’s handled with maturity. They agree to ride the wave, but keep Haylee at the center of everything. I respected the way that was written — romantic, but rooted in real priorities.

What really won me over were the layered, character-driven scenes sprinkled throughout the book — each one adding heart, humor, or depth in a way that made the story stick with me. I loved watching Whitney try to prove she was just a “regular woman” (aka Operation Win Over My Baby Daddy), which included showing up at Myles’s gym at 6 a.m. in full glam while her best friend Trinity cracked jokes and kept her humble. The banter, the awkwardness, the clear vulnerability under all her confidence — I ate it up. Moments like that, along with her excitement over buying a Volvo she couldn’t even drive yet, were so telling of how committed she was to being a mom. And then there were the quieter, softer scenes — Whitney’s first time holding Haylee, Myles teaching her to drive, or the two of them moving in sync during late-night baby duty — that made their bond feel earned. It wasn’t just one scene that stood out to me, but the way each interaction slowly chipped away at their walls and built something that looked a lot like love, long before they even admitted it.

As much as I enjoyed the story, there were a few things that didn’t totally land for me. The phrase “one in a million” was cute the first time, but by the third mention before Chapter 8, it started to feel a little too on-the-nose — I would’ve preferred it used more sparingly for impact. The point-of-view shifts also got a bit messy in spots. I love a dual POV, but when the narrative jumped mid-chapter without a clear break, it pulled me out of the moment and had me doing a quick double-take. Holly’s return had potential for real drama, but she didn’t quite villain hard enough for me — her role ended up more like a mild disruption than the storm I expected.

One thing about me? I will absolutely start asking questions mid-read — and this book had me wondering a few things (some of which did get answered, thankfully). First off, how does a mix-up like that even happen? Because I was stressed for Whitney from the moment she got that call. And wait… did they fertilize all her eggs? Because the idea that she could only have kids with myles…my anxiety was spiraling. I also found myself wishing we’d seen more of their parents — we got great moments with Myles’s twin sister and Whitney’s cousin, but imagine the family dinner convos we could’ve had.

Still, none of these things were dealbreakers — just little bumps in an otherwise enjoyable read.

In the end, One in a Million was a funny, heartfelt, and refreshingly grown-up romance that took a big concept and made it intimate. It wasn’t perfect, but the emotional beats were strong, the characters were lovable and layered, and the slow-burn payoff was worth it.

I appreciated how the story embraced both the chaos and the tenderness of an unconventional family forming in real time. Whitney was a standout for me — not just because she was a rich and famous boss woman, but because she showed up in sweatpants, in glam workout gear, and in full-on mom mode, and each version of her felt real.

If you’re into emotional slow-burns, single dad energy, strong-willed heroines, and a touch of glam with your family drama — this one’s definitely worth a read.

Thanks to the publisher for this review copy. This one didn't work for my mood at this time, but I would read more from this author.

I wanted to love this book—the plot was incredibly intriguing and full of potential. While I genuinely appreciated the individual journeys of the main characters and found them both likable and admirable, the overall chemistry between them fell flat. At times, their connection felt stiff and ungrounded, when it could have been something truly special. That said, this modern romance is still worth a read for its creative storyline and a few well-placed surprises that keep you turning the pages. And I will add that it's a book that has stuck with me over time, which I don't discount.

Quick Take:
What do you get when you cross a fertility mix-up, a diva with a billion-dollar brand, and a brooding lawyer with a control problem? A gloriously chaotic, Jane the Virgin-adjacent rom-com that gives “reverse love story” a whole new meaning. The drama is juicy, the chemistry is simmering, and the parenting vibes are actually kind of swoony.

Tropes:
👶 Surprise Baby (with a twist)
🌪️ Enemies-to-Lovers (but make it civil)
🏠 Forced Proximity via Parenthood
🎤 Celeb x Civilian
💼 Power Couple Energy
🎬 Would 1000% watch the movie

Blush Meter: 🔥🔥.5 / 5
Kisses that smolder, tension that crackles, and enough steam to fog up a courtroom window—but it’s all tastefully done and very grown-up.

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5
Fast-paced, high-glam, and full of heart. For fans of slightly messy, slightly magical love stories with main characters who (mostly) use their words like functional adults.

In-Depth Review:
You ever start a book and immediately feel like you’ve stumbled onto the pilot episode of your next comfort TV show? That’s One in a Million. It opens with a fertility clinic mistake so outrageous it sounds like it was cooked up in a writer’s room—and I loved every second of it.

Whitney Richardson—aka Sahara to the fans—is the kind of heroine you want to immediately add to your brunch group chat. She’s a triple threat: Grammy-winning singer, breakout movie star, and CEO of a fashion brand that probably has a waitlist longer than the new Taylor Swift vinyl drop. She’s fierce, fab, and fiercely independent… until she gets a little call from a fertility clinic that turns her whole world upside down.

Enter Myles Redmond Jr., Esq.—California lawyer royalty, president of the Bar Association, and a man whose entire vibe screams “I wear suits even on Sundays.” When his already-doomed marriage ends in a blaze of apathy and abandonment, he’s left raising baby Haylee on his own… or so he thinks. Turns out, Haylee’s egg didn’t come from his ex—it came from Whitney. Surprise, you’re co-parents now!

Cue the scandal. Cue the side-eyes. Cue the reluctant co-parenting with a side of slow-burn tension.

What follows is a high-stakes, surprisingly grounded story of two people from radically different worlds thrown into the most unexpected kind of intimacy—parenthood. Whitney never planned to be a mother like this, and Myles definitely didn’t think the mother of his child would be an international superstar with a skincare line and a killer walk-in closet.

But life is weird like that.

Their journey is less about sudden fireworks and more about the slow, satisfying sizzle of two people learning how to trust, support, and eventually fall for one another—not despite their baggage, but because of the way they carry it. There’s drama (oh hi, awful ex-wife), moments of pettiness (necessary!), and the occasional clash of egos. But there’s also an unexpected softness in how they show up for each other. And when the chemistry finally bubbles over? Let’s just say... I needed a fan and a slice of humble pie.

Now let’s talk pacing—because if I have one critique, it’s this: One in a Million sometimes moves like it’s afraid you’ll get bored and leave. There are a lot of character names flying around (some of whom I suspect are cameos from Beverley Kendall’s other books), and at times the exposition gets a little heavy-handed. If this were a film, I’d say the editor needs to trim a few monologues and cut away sooner. But as a reader? I still devoured it in an afternoon. It’s dopamine lit, and the pages practically turn themselves.

And the dialogue? Sharp. Sassy. Real. Whitney doesn’t suffer fools, and Myles—once he pulls the stick out of his briefcase—is actually quite endearing. He messes up (sometimes spectacularly), but he owns it. And I respect a man who can issue a full apology without needing a therapist to draw him a map.

Bonus points: No endless miscommunication trope. No dragging the drama just to hit a word count. These two act like adults, and for that, I salute Beverley Kendall.

Final Thoughts:
One in a Million is the kind of book that belongs on your “read when I need to feel something without crying into a pillow” shelf. It’s breezy, heartwarming, and glammed up just enough to feel like a rom-com fantasy, without sacrificing emotional resonance. If you liked Jane the Virgin or The Perfect Find, this is 100% in your lane.

It’s not perfect—but neither is parenthood, fame, or love. And maybe that’s the point.

Would I watch the movie? Absolutely.
Would I recommend this to every friend who likes a little chaos with their cinnamon roll hero? Already have.
Did I swoon a little when Myles got it together and made his feelings crystal clear? Like a full-body swoon.

Beverley Kendall gave us a grown-up fairy tale with footnotes in reality—and I am so here for it. 💕

3.5 stars

As a huge fan of Jane the Virgin, I was excited to pick this book up because of its similar vibes and its spin on a fertility clinic mixup. However, the execution fell a little flat to me.

Whitney was an interesting character and although I truly enjoyed her, the introduction of so many characters took away from her spotlight in my opinion. I think they were there to show parallels between their lives and Whitney's, and to provide a way to show how much of a good friend she is, but again I didn't find that necessary.

The development of her romance with her "baby father" Myles felt a bit off. I understood his hesitation with her in the beginning and his overprotectiveness of their daughter. However I didn't understand his sudden shift in emotion for her and the way he was now in love with her.

Finally I would have loved to see more scenes of them co-parenting. I would have loved to watch the dynamics of that, so that it would feel less like the kid was a prop or plot device and more like the kid was an actual developed character in the story.

The epilogue was cute tho. And I definitely look forward to reading more from this author!

Thank you netgalley and harlequin publishing for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

One in aMillion has a fun premise and some solid moments, but it didn’t quite hit all the right notes. Whitney “Sahara” Richardson is a compelling character on paper as she is famous, successful, who is thrown into a wild situation. Sometimes the execution leans more surface-level than diving deeper. The celebrity angle adds relatability, and the surprise baby twist keeps things moving, but the story could’ve used more depth and stronger character development. Not a standout, but still a light, entertaining read if you’re in the mood for something glossy and low-stakes. Thanks Net Galley and Graydon House for the ARC!

While a very interesting premise that does warrant the title ONE IN A MILLION, it fell short for me. The familial relationships were nice but I didn't feel the chemistry between the leads enough.

This book was such a whirlwind of different emotions. Think Jane, the virgin meets the book world. This story was told so well and seeing the characters struggle with their inner thoughts. Was executed so beautifully they found love in places it was the most unexpected, but still made the best of what they had. All in all this was such a fun quick and easy read

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book. the beginning of the book drew me in quickly and I had high hopes. It fell a little short for me. Cute reverse love story.

First read my Ms. Kendall and it won't be the last! I enjoyed this book a lot! The fake dating really set the bar high for me. I felt a connection with the main characters and how they didn't get along at first but over time fell in love!

This story exceeded all my expectations. We open with a couple arguing before they find out the paternity results of their child they conceived by surrogate. Turns out the baby is obviously part black and both parents are white. While the father loves his daughter and is committed to being her dad no matter the results, the mother does not feel the same. Turns out the child is his, but not hers. Enter the real mother, Whitney. She is a pop superstar and had harvested and frozen her eggs so she had options later in life. So when she gets a call that not only were her eggs used by mistake, but that a baby already existed. Now she has some big decisions to make, but first, she wants to meet her child.

I loved everything about this book. Myles choosing his daughter over his obviously crappy wife was so amazing. I loved how he loved his daughter, even though I didn’t always love the decisions he was making to keep her with him. Whitney and Myles had a very unconventional start but they both were instantly committed to their daughter. This book was a bit different than I expected but in the best ways. Worth a read.

Thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

this one was interesting. the whole premise is definitely one in a million.
I wanted more character development in the sense that it just felt like they all of a sudden were together and we missed a lot of their conversations

also i coulda done without the twist with his ex wife

Unfortunately I did not like this read that much. While I thought the premise was interesting and kind of new... the execution was a little shotty. The author focused on unnecessary things and introduced alot of characters in the beginning which caused just slight confusion. Beyond the unrealistic part of the book, I did not feel the chemistry between the FMC and MMC.

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing & NetGalley for this e-arc.

I was excited to read this one because of its interesting premise. I rooted for them as soon as they began their romantic relationship. Nevertheless, I thought the novel was beautifully written, and I liked reading it. A little more character development would have been nice. This book was enjoyable to me. Simply put, One in a Million is a story of maturation, accountability, and discovering love in the most unlikely of situations. While keeping a lighthearted, enjoyable tone, the book covers the demands of celebrity, the challenges of unexpected parenting, and the messy process of self-discovery.

This book was alittle different from what I am used to in terms of reading books. This book follows the main FMC Whitney and the MMC Myles as they navigate each other through a fertility mix-up. While I enjoyed the banter between the MMC and the main FMC, the romance felt a little rushed and not quite convincing especially since Whitney seems to have her whole life together and the the MMC was going through it with his wife. I understand that the unbelieveable birth of their daugher made them closer together, but the age gap was also a little different especially with the book cover seeming as though they are both younger. Overall, I would recommend it to other women because it did have a good drama filled plot. It just was not particularly for me, but I can see how it can be for other people.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC.
This book was an absolute banger! It was giving Jane the Virgin meets a modern Hollywood star. It starts off similar to Jane the Virgin with the mistake happening with artificial insemination. However, they used someone else’s egg (our main character) to create a baby with the MMC’s sperm. From there a divorce, a budding relationship, and a beautiful coparenting relationship between our two main characters. This was definitely messy but the way they handled it together was so beautiful to see and I loved that the author took time to really develop their relationship. I’d definitely give it a read and I’d love to read more from this author!

This was so good! Like I have no words how to explain this surprise baby had me hooked since chapter one. The tension between these two was just chef's kiss. I loved everything in this and I have no other ways but love love love love love.

Readers who enjoy stories that delve into the complexities of human relationships and the intricacies of family life, all while maintaining a lighthearted and humorous tone, will be captivated by this book. If you're drawn to characters who navigate unconventional family structures and grapple with high-stakes personal choices, then this book is tailor-made for you. Prepare to be swept away by a heartwarming and witty narrative that explores the depths of emotion and the power of resilience in the face of life's challenges.