A unique take on the secret baby trope!

I love a good secret baby trope. The way the author designed this story makes it stand out from the rest of normal romance books. The guy is the one with the baby and the woman is the billionaire. Such a unique twist from the normal guy billionaire and regular woman. The characters love story grew as they learned to maneuver coparenting together. Such a cute story and truly one that will have you rooting for this couple to work out.

Hi! Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this e-arc. I unfortunately had to DNF this book and cannot give an in depth review. The MMC in this book just really missed the mark for me and I couldn’t connect with the story. Interesting premise, would try another book by this author!

Thank you to Netgalley for this arc. It was one of my highly anticipated reads for this year. I love the cover and the storyline was very well written. I loved the characters of this book.

3.5 stars! Interesting story! Love the twist to surprise baby where the FMC is the one surprised! It brings a nice fresh perspective. Also like the conversation of parenting a biracial child was good too. I do wish the foundation of the MCs relationship was bit more since I feel like there wasn’t much development in that.

Ok so this was a really crazy twist on the surprise baby trope because not only does our FMC find out she has a daughter but also that the father she’s never met wants to keep her. Together our characters have to navigate these crazy turn of events and let me tell you it’s FULL OF DRAMA. We have a crazy ex-wife, parental insecurities, trust issues and even tabloid gossip! Honestly I was saying what more could happen to these characters! 🤣 I absolutely loved Whitney however I wanted to shake Myles. I totally get he has a lot of trust issues and this whole ordeal was a rollercoaster but I feel like the situation was harder for Whitney and she was always having to talk him through everything and prove she wanted to be in her daughters life. Overall I was very amused and entertained throughout my reading

One in a Million by Beverley Kendall is an adorable romcom with a beautiful cover!!! This is a fairy tale esque story that will bring readers to their knees with laughter and heart flutters. Definitely a great time .

Huge thank you to NetGalley and Graydon for giving me an opportunity to read this as an ARC!

I'm a huge Jane The Virgin fan, so the moment that I saw the summary for this book I was immediately interested in reading it! I love a good SURPRISE type of book! One In A Million follows Whitney and Myles who unexpectedly find out that they have a baby together. The big twist, they have never actually met each other and quite frankly they come from two completely different lifestyles. Whitney aka "Sahara" is a woman who can do it all! Actor by day, popstar/business owner by night. Myles is a highly successful lawyer who has been in one too many failed marriages, but his whole life changes when his daughter is born and that thrusts him into another failed marriage.

I adored Whitney! I think she is such a strong and motivated character and it's what I loved most about her. It also warmed my heart to read about her giving her all to a daughter she didn't even know existed a few days earlier. As someone who has a strong mother who did everything she could to provide for her children, Whitney reminded me so much of my own mom.

I will be honest and say that I didn't like Myles from the very start of this book. He was so selfish and had zero empathy for Whitney. It was hard for me to believe that a father who cares so deeply about his child would want his child to grow up without a mother. Especially when the mother was fighting to be in her child's life. So when it came time for their romance to blossom I found myself advocating for Whitney to find someone else lol. So it made their romance very unbelievable and quite honestly too rushed for me. I also think that is the point where I lost interest overall in the story.

I think this book is great for romance lovers who want a juicy dramatic plot packed into a fun short book! It's plot is unique and still very well worth the read!

I was’t sure what to expect with this book as I was unfamiliar with the author. Pretty much right from the beginning I had a hard time putting this book down. The characters felt believable and I wasn’t sure exactly how things would play out. Obviously, I was aware of the romance but I wasn’t sure how they would connect and was hoping it would feel natural which I’m happy to say it does. I wasn’t expecting the behind the scenes twist that occurs but it made the story feel authentic and not formulaic like some romances. I also liked seeing how the couple navigated the rough times. It made their connection that much more believable. This book really surprised me and I would tell others to check it out because I liked it far more than I expected.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc

Whitney “Saharah” Richardson, a successful musician, tour performer, and businesswoman, might seem too busy to start a family. However, her decision to have her eggs frozen at a fertility clinic was driven by a personal reason, not her hectic schedule. A one-in-a-million mix-up at the clinic changed her life forever.

The other half of the fertility mix-up is Myles Redmond, a father head over heels in love with his infant daughter Haylee. Myles and his wife Holly used a surrogate However, shortly after Haylee’s birth, Holly took off, which was ultimately the beginning of the end of their marriage. Although having no problem being a single father, Myles wants to do the right thing by letting the biological mother know that she has a precious little girl.

Whitney’s encounter with Haylee was instantaneous love at first sight. A mutual attraction blossomed between Whitney and Myles as they navigated their challenging situation, with Haylee at the forefront of their thoughts. However, fighting their attraction soon became impossible. Meanwhile, Holly continued to haunt Myles.

I loved the concept of this story. A secret baby twist with a twist was interesting to read. Also, this book follows Token, Kendall’s previous book. While One in a Million is undoubtedly a standalone book, it was delightful to reunite with familiar characters like Kennedy and Aurora. Overall, this book successfully blended sweetness and steam, making it an enjoyable and easy read.
Many thanks to Canary Street Press and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

The plot of this book sounded so interesting to me. Whitney is a superstar and such a strong fmc. She's a singer, actress, and business owner, saving motherhood for later. Then she finds out there was a mixup at the clinic and she's a mother to a six month old girl, Haylee, with a man she's never met. Sharing custody with Myles is full of tension as he demands she give up her parental rights and in general makes things even more difficult than they already are. I liked the story but got a little lost with all the side characters, some of them totally unnecessary to the story. I loved their HEA, but the romance was rushed toward the end of the book and could have used more focus.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

DNF @ 41%

I loved the unique premise but unfortunately this book isn't working for me so I'm gonna put it down. I really didn't like the implication that the baby needed a mother for her psychological health (implying that anyone who doesn't have a female parent is part of an incomplete family unit). Besides that I just really didn't love how Whitney needed to constantly prove to Myles that she was good enough for her daughter. He acknowledges that he has unfair standards but it just rubbed me the wrong way to have her trying to gain his approval so he would allow her to have a role in her daughter's life. She did nothing to deserve that distrust and I also hated that her having a career seemed to be a disqualifier but his career wasn't. It's also kind of icky that the plot revolves around a Black woman proving herself to a White man. On top of that, I'm also feeling no romantic connection at the 41% mark. This book was really not for me but I think it will find its audience with Jane the Virgin fans.

My first impression when I requested this book was that the FMC looks just like Aaliyah 😍 when it was mentioned in the book, I was like “she must have been her inspiration”.

“One in a million” was the perfect title for this book because what are the odds that Whitney is the biological mother of a 6 month old child that she didn’t know existed due to a fertility clinic mixing up her frozen eggs with another woman’s.

The whole situation was unique and surreal. I applauded Whitney for stepping up and taking care of her child regardless of what the father wanted from the very beginning. She definitely had a right to know her child and “co parent” with a total stranger. With her being a celebrity made things 10x more difficult but her and Myles did a great job navigating parenthood. Their chemistry was intense from beginning to the end. I love how the story unfolded and it was well paced. Once Whitney came into the picture I knew, they were going to be together. Beverley Kendall storytelling was amazing and I’ll definitely read another book written by her.

Happy Publishing Day to Beverly Kendall!

Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spicy: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

What are the chances of being the biological mother of a married couple’s 6 month old child you had no idea existed?

“Had to be one in a million. Or more.“ - Whitney

Whitney Richardson, better known to the world as Sahara, just received the news of a lifetime. There was a mix up at the fertility clinic and her frozen eggs were used in place of another women which resulted in the birth of a beautiful six month old baby girl.

Talk about you only see this onscreen. Hello Jane the Virgin, with a lovely twist!!

Now Whitney has to decide what role, if any, she wants to play in this little girl’s life as she gets down to the bottom of this fertility fiasco.

I wish I could say I loved Daddy Myles from the start, but I absolutely despised him and his holier than thou attitude. He was rude, condescending and put so much blame on Whitney who truly played no parts other than a concerned biological mother who wanted the best for her child. And yet, he kept dishing low blows her way. She handled every one with grace and allowed him to process his feelings and make amends, but he seldomly held space for her to do the same. I was happy with the ending for Whitney’s sake, but wish Myles had taken out those frustrations on the appropriate parties throughout her transition into immediate parenthood.

Wow! I was not expecting that plot twist towards the end, it took a rather nefarious turn. Some people needed to face more dire consequences for their actions. Something about that not happening dampened the ending for me. That triggered an interesting feeling, the Black woman grins and bears it. Makes do with what she’s dealt and makes magic out of the sticky situation she was put in. While her white counterpart causes a muck of everyone’s life, gets a slap on the wrist and is free to move on without further consequence and the ability to commit similar acts. This aspect is the only thing I wish were a bit different, but otherwise a strong and unique plot.

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing | Graydon House for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Warning: This book does involve the discussion of infertility, medical negligence, divorce, parental rights, fertility fraud

2.5

I finished this book yesterday, and it was such a fun, fast-paced read! It puts a unique twist on the surprise baby trope—a fertility clinic mix-up turns a superstar into a mom, and now she has to co-parent with a complete (and very sexy) stranger.

The premise hooked me right away, and I loved how entertaining the plot was. The characters were okay—I really admired Sahara’s determination and how she always found a way to spend time with Haylee while still respecting Myles’ boundaries. And Myles? I loved how much he cared for Haylee and how he would do anything to be a great dad and give her the world.

That said, I felt the romance fell a little flat. I was hoping for more focus on the co-parenting dynamic, but their relationship felt a bit rushed, and there weren’t many standout moments with their daughter. This was a bit of a letdown because, as I mentioned before, I think both Sahara and Myles are great parents. However, instead of showing us this through actions, the author mostly just told us they were.

Overall, it was an enjoyable read! If you’re in the mood for something light and fun, this one is worth checking out.

One in a Million had such a unique and captivating premise! It follows Whitney, a world-famous celebrity, and Myles, an attorney, brought together by an unexpected twist—a mix-up at a fertility clinic. The forced proximity between them, combined with their very different lifestyles, makes for a truly immersive slow-burn romance.

The chemistry between Whitney and Myles was electric, I loved how their story unfolded and loved watching them grow closer despite their differences. Whitney’s strong, driven character perfectly balanced Myles’ hesitation and resistance. And of course, the surprise baby trope added an emotional depth that kept me invested until the very end. Plus, I did an immersive read, which made the whole experience even better.

Tropes you’ll find:
Surprise baby
Forced proximity
Celebrity x attorney
Interracial romance
Slow burn

The storyline was well-paced, and the emotional journey of both characters felt authentic and satisfying. If you’re into stories that mix fame, family, and romance with a slow burn, you’ll enjoy this one!

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing | Graydon House and Harlequin Audio for providing an e-ARC and ALC in exchange for my honest review!

What a yummy romance!
Such a unique premise I was hooked right from the begging. Reverse surprise baby trope?! yeah I was captivated.
This book was a great mix of over the top-only works in romance happenings, and real life parenting and falling in love feels.

Will be recommending to friends and followers.

This was a fun read, and I loved Whitney/Sahara as an FMC. Life threw her for a loop with this mix up and while she wasn't sure what she wanted to do she didn't ignore the situation and adapted as she went and did her best and once she knew she wanted to step up and be a mom there was no hesitation on her part. I also really liked Miles because from the start he was all about his daughter and when his wife offered him an ultimatum for her or the baby, he didn't even hesitate because that was his daughter. Which is why I can understand how standoffish he was with Whitney bc his baby was essentially abandoned by her first mother within weeks of being born and now here is this woman who he doesn't know and didn't consent to be the mother of his child who could have a claim to his daughter and take her from him. So, I can understand why he was the way he was, and it actually endeared me to him a little because he just wanted to keep his daughter safe. I also liked the two of them together once they hit that point in the story. I think they had cute chemistry and the ability to talk through the issues that popped up without letting egos get in the way too much. It was refreshing.

This book was a little fast paced which made for a quick fun story, but I just wish there had been a slower transition or indications of the shifting in mood for Miles the MMC. For a good portion of the 1st half, he is very grumpy you're not taking my baby from me and very standoffish to her even with his internal musings. But all of a sudden, he is saying that he had been resisting her for weeks and it just seemed like a bit of a sudden change.

Overall, a sold fun read that I enjoyed and would recommend it.

This book is about Whitney "Sahara" who is an amazing singer, businesswoman and movie star who has a plan for her life which involves having kids... later on that is. That is until she receives a call that changes everything. Turns out the fertility clinic that was storing her frozen eggs made a mistake and fertilized them and implanted them into another couple's surrogate without her consent. Now she has a daughter who the moment she laid her eyes on her knew she wanted to be in her life even if this was not a part of her plan. The thing is the biological father who is a newly single father is being very reluctant to share her. But she didn't get where she is today by giving up when things got hard. So, she is going to prove to him that she is around for the long haul no matter what even as she ignores the feelings that start to develop every time, she is around him and sees him holding their daughter.

I received an ARC copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Published 5/18/2025

One in A Million by Beverley Kendall is a whirlwind romance that proves life rarely goes according to plan. The story follows Whitney "Sahara" Richardson, a Grammy winning and actress superstar and a billion-dollar business owner. Everything is calculated in Whitney's life - she knows exactly how everything will unfold… until an unexpected fertility clinic mix-up shatters her carefully crafted plans. The clinic mistakenly implants someone else’s sperm, resulting in an unplanned pregnancy. Not only does this throw her timeline into chaos, but it introduces Myles Redmond big shot California lawyer her daughter’s biological father, a man who wants nothing to do with Whitney. Whitney is now a part of his life whether he likes it or not. Whitney and Myles dynamic adds tension when they clash and find common ground. This story touches on the following themes:

Accidental pregnancy/baby tropes
-Forced proximity
-Celebrity/Hollywood romances
-Interracial romances (Black FMC/White MMC)
-Single Dad
-Third person POV

If you love a story with pregnancy/baby trope and single dad then One in A Million is a must-read for you. I definitely found this story unique, however it just wasn’t for me.

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing | Graydon House for the Arc via NetGalley.

First of all, thank you Net Galley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest review. The synopsis and hype around this book had me so excited to read it. I loved the kind of story that’s similar to Jane the Virgin, but slightly different. However, I think the book was just okay. I liked the characters but I didn’t really love them. Well, I did love Whitney. I really liked her and how her character grew throughout the novel. I also love reading about Hollywood and I enjoyed how the celebrity lifestyle is in this book. Regardless if my neutral opinions, I would still recommend this to romance readers.

But WAIT, the plot twists?

Imagine this: You’ve meticulously planned your life—your career, your future family, everything. You even take control of motherhood by freezing your eggs, ensuring everything happens on your timeline.

But then… oops. 😳

A shocking phone call from the fertility clinic flips your world upside down. Due to a mix-up, you’re now the biological mother of a baby you didn’t carry—one who already has a loving (and totally unsuspecting) father.

And when you finally meet him? He’s gorgeous, charming, and completely unaware that fate (and a lab error) has tied you together forever.

So… What would YOU do?

The surprise baby trope has been a romance staple for years—usually involving an unexpected pregnancy from a one-night stand, secret baby reveals, or second-chance romances. But One in a Million by Beverley Kendall gives this beloved trope a modern, high-stakes twist with a fertility clinic mix-up.

Instead of an accidental pregnancy, the heroine, Whitney “Sahara” Richardson, consciously planned her future by freezing her eggs—only to have science (and human error) throw her a curveball. She didn’t carry the baby, but biologically, she’s the mother—and now, she has to figure out what that means.

This take on the trope taps into real-life fertility advancements while keeping all the emotional tension, drama, and romance we love. Instead of just dealing with an unexpected child, Myles and Whitney are thrown into an unconventional co-parenting situation with a stranger.

💖 Why I Love It:

✨ A Fresh Take on the Surprise Baby Trope – Forget secret pregnancies—this twist brings all the drama with a high-stakes mix-up that ties Whitney and Myles together in the most unexpected way.

✨ Whitney is a Boss – As a megastar with her life meticulously planned, she’s fierce, successful, and not about to let fate (or a clinic error) derail her future. But when she meets the father of her biological child? Let’s just say, things get complicated.

✨ Myles = Certified Cinnamon Roll – A lawyer who should be jaded about love but is a total sweetheart? Yes, please! Myles is kind, patient, and protective—the type of man who steps up when it matters most. Even as he’s navigating legal and emotional chaos, his warmth and devotion make him completely swoon-worthy.

✨ Romance with Heart & Heat – The chemistry between Whitney and Myles is 🔥, but it’s their emotional journey that truly steals the show. Watching them go from unexpected co-parents to something real is an absolute delight.

📚 Final Verdict: This book moves FAST—like, buckle-up, no-time-for-slow-burn fast. And honestly? I loved every second of it! At 300 pages (aka my sweet spot 📏💖), it delivers drama, romance, and swoony moments without dragging things out.

Some readers might want more character development, but personally? The chemistry, banter, and emotional stakes were more than enough to keep me hooked. If you’re in the mood for a fun, fast-paced romance that feels like a binge-worthy Netflix movie—One in a Million delivers.