Whitney never expected to get a call from the fertility clinic months after freezing her eggs, only to find out there was a mix-up, and now she’s technically a mother. Meanwhile, Myles’ marriage is crumbling, which isn’t a shock since his wife basically ghosted him and their daughter, Haylee, just weeks after she was born via surrogate. But the real kicker? Their daughter clearly isn’t biologically his ex’s, and Myles needs proof to cut her out for good. Turns out, he is Haylee’s biological dad, and her actual mom, Whitney, wants to meet her. Cue the drama, emotions, and unexpected chemistry between Whitney and Myles!

I’m usually hesitant about the surprise baby trope, but this one hooked me. The fresh twist on the storyline made it feel like a movie, and I was invested from the start. Whitney and Myles’ relationship development was so well done, and the side characters were just as strong and either add to the drama or pushing them toward their HEA. Highly recommend!

I ate this book up! Seriously, I read it in two sittings. I enjoy the pregnancy trope but this was a fun way to mix it in. I loved Whitney’s character- she is so intelligent and kind and level headed. Myles is guarded and only has eyes for his daughter. Watching him fall in love was wonderful! The cast of side characters were amazing and fun. Honestly. I loved this book!

A different sort of surprise pregnancy. Whitney has been working her music career but she also harvested and stored her eggs as a hedge against the future. Miles and his wife don't understand why their new baby Haylee, conceived with IVF, looks so different from them and then realize it's because the "wrong" egg- Whitney's - was used. Whitney and Miles develop a relationship through coparenting which, as you might expect, turns to love. The time lines on this are greatly compressed (Miles' divorce chief among them) and there are characters whose plot lines drop but Kendall is a good storyteller. Thanks to the publisher for the ARC. A topical one.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for my arc copy.

2.5 stars! This one was OK. I really liked the main character Whitney but I wasn’t a fan of the main male character. I just felt it was all about him when it came to the serious emotions going on surrounding their situation. I know he comforted Whitney, and there was the point where he acknowledged her as the babies mother but I just couldn’t help feeling like he was centered around himself rather than her. I did like their relationship, though it was cute for a short novel. I’d recommend it as a quick palate cleanser or something easy to read.

I found the premise of this book to be really unique. And generally speaking, I enjoyed it. But it was monotone for me, with slow pacing for the entire book. It just felt flat a bit. The characters didn’t draw me in, the plot left me a bit wanting. It was good, but it wasn’t great.

The beginning of this book had me hooked—I was really into the setup and the dynamic between Whitney and Myles. Because having a whole baby via surrogate, using the wrong egg but right sperm, so now the wife isn’t the mama but the husband is the father, and now they divorce because of it, and then the real mother comes in the picture sounds like a great book right?! Well it def had the potential to be not even going to lie. But by the time I hit the 60% mark, I found myself a little lost. The focus on side characters felt excessive, pulling me out of the main couple’s journey. And when it came to their romance, I couldn’t quite figure out where their chemistry came from. One moment, they were just co-parenting, and the next, they were having sex with no real build-up. It felt like I missed the transition from platonic to romantic. While the book had its enjoyable moments, especially in the beginning, the rushed romance and extra side character details left me feeling a bit disconnected.

+ The premise of this books sounded so intriguing that I had to see how it played out in the story! Myles and his wife have a new daughter, but it’s clear there is a problem. During their IVF procedure, someone else’s eggs were used! Yeah, that’s messy!

+ Whitney is a celebrity – she’s a singer, actor, CEO, billionaire but I liked how she was so down to earth even though she was also strong. The moment she meets her daughter, I felt for her – what a situation to be brought into! But watching her fall in love with her and learn to coparent with Myles was really sweet.

+ The romance is sweet and spicy! Myles’ divorce is almost final when Whitney stepped into his and his daughter’s life. I could definitely see why he would be defensive and not trusting Whitney when she came around to see their daughter. But I love seeing them buttheads, then back down for the sake of their daughter and of course the attraction between these two hot people is undeniable. Once they start their situationship – they can’t keep their hands off one another!

~ The timeline is quick between Haylee being born, Whitney meeting her 6 months later, Myles getting divorced and then Whitney and Myles starting up something between them. I think Whitney was level-headed but I was worried Myles was getting into something way too quick after his divorce and becoming a single father! I mean this was his second divorce. But everything worked out fine and the epilogue was cute.

Final Thoughts:

While I was reading this, I was thinking I can see this made into a rom-com movie. I loved seeing how this messy situation gets fixed when Whitney and Myles decide they will do what’s best for their daughter. It was fun seeing them fall into lust and then love with one another after butting heads in the beginning. Overall, I enjoyed this one and I can’t wait to read more from this author!

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me an ARC of One in a Million by Beverley Kendall in exchange for my honest review.

The synopsis of this story is what initially drew me to this story. I was geared up for the romance and the drama a la Jane the Virgin. Unfortunately, I didn’t experience the full effect of either with this read. Although the story was compelling, the execution felt rushed and incomplete.

One of my biggest complaints was the fact that there were too many characters introduced who were not especially important to the story. I had a hard time connecting to much of the story because it felt like there was a piece I’d missed beforehand. Whitney’s friends were spoken about as if they’d had their own books that preceded this one. Their storylines, although interesting, did not contribute to the overall story and made me as a reader feel confused.

There were plot danglers that happened throughout for example, Myles’ friend Sam is heard from once with what seems like a promise for more but we never hear from him again. Similarly, the whole driving/permit situation with Whitney. We never come to a conclusion.

I also felt angry and annoyed at Myles because he continued to treat Whitney poorly even after she proved her genuineness time and time again. Ultimately he didn’t trust her even by the end of the story. For me it’s hard to believe it’s true romance without a foundation of trust.

There were some cute/funny moments that I enjoyed but overall the book just fell somewhat flat.

The premise for this book had me so intrigued and it absolutely delivered on the intrigue. The title was perfect for how unbelievable the situation seems it would be, and yet the way it unfolded ended up being beautiful.

I did an audio/ebook read for this one. I enjoyed the narrator for the audiobook. Simone Lewis did a great job with her performance. I don’t love a dual POV book with only one narrator, but it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story.

The story itself was one with an incredulous concept of a fertility clinic mix-up leaving two strangers as coparents, Myles who planned to be raising the baby with his wife and Whitney who had frozen her eggs for a time in the future when she was ready to parent. It could have been written is an almost satirical, zany way, but it was done with such care and nuance, especially when it came to Haylee being a biracial child. It was important for Whitney to know her daughter would know and find acceptance in all parts of her heritage and ancestry whether Whitney herself had a role in raising her, but it was nice that Myles knew he would need to be conscious of and make a concerted effort to nurture all of Haylee’s even if he was on his own.

As a romance novel, it wasn’t a surprise that Whitney and Myles found more in each than they expected while navigating their unexpected path together. They had a spark that could be felt even as they were both skeptical of the other. They also had great chemistry once they gave into the urges they felt around each other. I do wish the turning point had been from
Myles’s POV because he was the more hesitant of the two and I wanted to be in his mind when he allowed the shift to happen.

There was a good amount of time with Whitney and Myles getting to know each other and figuring out their co-parenting strategy. However, with the many outside factors that impacted their journey, it felt like there a ton of plot crammed into the last 25-30% of the book. So much of what was happening to and around them seemed to culminate at the same time. That said, without spoilers, the way the story ended really worked well for me and I was happy with it.

Thank you to NetGalley, Graydon House, and Harlequin Audio for the eARC and ALC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun interracial dual POV romance between Miles, a single divorced dad and Savannah, the biological mother of his child whose frozen eggs accidentally get used when he and his ex wife used fertility services for their surrogate baby.

Unbeknownst to music and movie star, Savannah, the eggs she had frozen because of her endometriosis get used and she is now the mother to a beautiful biracial daughter. Trying to convince the lawyer father, Miles to give her a chance to be in her daughter's life is easier said than done though.

Full of great forced proximity moments, an unusual 'meet-cute' and a sizzling, closed door romance. This was good on audio and perfect for fans of authors like Jasmine Guillory or Kennedy Ryan. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review!

This is the first book I've read dealing with IVF and surrogacy. I was curious about how a romance could blossom from such a one in a million situation the main characters found themselves in. There was as much heartache as there was sweetness, anger, and an overload of cuteness.

Whitney was awesome! I loved her confidence and humbleness as well as her patience when faced with Myles's extreme but understandable hesitancy. Myles is a good man and devoted dad. However, I was slowly losing my patience with him as he continually doubted Whitney's intentions and assumed things about her despite her proving time and time again how committed she was toward co-parenting baby Haylee.

Overall, "One in a Million" was an engaging romance read. I liked the tender moments Whitney and Myles shared with each other and with Haylee. And I liked how the author wove what being a family and being a parent means into an appealing story. I would read more books by Beverley Kendall.

Thanks again Graydon House, HTP Books, and NetGalley for the e-ARC to read in exchange for an honest review!

Unexpected baby trope? ✅
Mega celebrity mom? ✅
Messy mix-up that turns suburban life into pure chaos? ✅
This book had me in a chokehold! 💀😂

Imagine waking up one day, living your best rich and famous life, only to find out that—oops—your eggs were accidentally used, and now you have a whole six-month-old baby you knew nothing about. That’s exactly what happens to Whitney, aka Sahara—the singer-actress-fashion-mogul-extraordinaire. Enter Myles Redmond Jr., a top-tier business lawyer who was supposed to be having a baby with his wife… but thanks to a lab mix-up, Sahara’s eggs were used instead. Whew, the DRAMA!

Myles and Whitney’s slow-burning connection was everything. Their chemistry? Sizzling. Their emotional journey? Sweet and heartwarming. Given how messy the situation was, I appreciated that their relationship took its time instead of diving straight into the deep end. And honestly? I felt for Myles. His frustration, his fear of losing his daughter—it was all so raw and real. And don’t even get me started on Holly (a.k.a. his ex-wife, a.k.a. the woman with zero moral compass). This lady had no shame, no remorse, and all the audacity. I was livid.

This book had all the elements I love in a romance:
🔥 Tropes Galore: Unexpected baby, celebrity romance, forced proximity, found family, and grumpy-sunshine.
🎭 Dual POV: Seeing both Whitney and Myles’s perspectives made their story even more engaging.
📖 Perfect pacing: A mix of sweet, spicy, and a little plot twist towards the end.
😆 Lighthearted moments: Whitney’s friends brought the humor exactly when it was needed!

This isn’t your typical "whoops, surprise baby" story. It’s unique and so worth the read for romance lovers. Highly recommend!


Big thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

everley Kendall’s One in a Million is a dazzling blend of humour, heart, and the right touch of chaos that kept me hooked from the first page. Whitney “Sahara” Richardson is everything you want in a lead—fierce, ambitious, and unapologetically herself. From her glittering music career to her billion-dollar fashion empire, she’s a woman who knows what she wants and has a plan to get it. But life has a way of throwing curveballs, and Whitney’s meticulously planned future is turned on its head with one unexpected—and completely unplanned—development.
The mix-up at the fertility clinic is the perfect catalyst for a story that seamlessly blends laugh-out-loud moments with genuine emotional depth. Watching Whitney navigate the complexities of unexpected motherhood while clashing (and connecting) with her daughter’s reluctant father is as entertaining as touching. Their chemistry is undeniable, and their journey from conflict to something more is written with such charm and authenticity that I couldn’t help but root for them.
What stood out to me was how the story balanced the glitz and glamour of Whitney’s celebrity lifestyle with the relatable challenges of finding love, building trust, and redefining what “family” truly means. Beverley Kendall captures the humour and heartbreak of the situation perfectly, creating a story that’s both fun and deeply heartfelt.
This book is a modern rom-com gem, full of wit, heart, and memorable characters. Whitney’s story is one I’ll think about long after closing the book, and I couldn’t have asked for a better ride.

Cute, easy and sweet read. I liked the characters, especially the baby. Really cute. I got the ARC from Harlequin Trade Publishing | Graydon House via Netgalley. All opinions expressed are mine

What a way to shake up someone's life. I thought this was a cute read.
Received an e-ARC courtesy of NetGalley (:

pretty cool vibes and interesting theme, though the plot appeared to pop out of nowhere near the end. 4 stars. tysm for the arc.

4/5 One in a Million by Beverley Kendall

When I first started this book I wasn’t sure if I was really going to like the story line it kinda reminds me of Jane the Virgin (if you know you know).

I understood the MMC to want to protect his daughter but the fact that his wife felt a certain way for their baby regardless if she wasn’t biologically hers she carried the baby and felt nothing?! She was on my ish list for sure.

The relationship between Myles & Whitney was a little ehhh for me, they went from animosity-filled to SO IN LOVE just felt kinda forced. I did feel the book was well written and kept me wanting to see what was going to happen. The FMC is top-tier! I loved her throughout this book.

If you like romance and a little different plots you’ll enjoy it.

3 stars// Both Myles and Whitney wish to parent children and have begun the process of doing so with their fertility clinic. Here's the rub; Myles and Whitney aren't in a relationship nor do they know one another. After some tests and in a one in a million chance of fate, Myles and his second wife find out that her eggs weren't used with their surrogate's IVF procedure. It was Whitney's, who had frozen her eggs for future use due to her own reproductive medical issues. Myles dedicates himself to father his child Haylee, whether or not his soon-to-be ex-wife or birth mother wish to be a part of it, and proceeds to do his best to protect his custodial rights to her. Whitney, who is a full-time actress, singer, and entrepeneur, hesitates to waive her parental rights before meeting Haylee eye to eye. Of course, upon seeing her face to face, she is comeplled to stand her ground and be the mother her daughter needs. Myles and Whitney's walls take a while to come down as they get to know each other and understand the commond ground they share in wanting to provide Haylee the life she deserves. As walls come down, their attraction towards one another builds, but will they be able to stand strong when Whitney's stardom comes to knock every thing down?

As a Jane the Virgin stan, I was really excited to get this book and read it cover to cover. An accidental pregnancy turned romance? A very rare trope for me to get behind. This was a fairly enjoyable book and the beginning really drew me in. I will say the stakes felt not as high once you get towards the middle and quickly resolves by the book's end, which made it feel a little bit too fast paced. There were some scenes I think that could have been expanded and maybe more pressure from outside forces to really push the unusual family closer together. I did really appreciate the concern at the beginning of Whitney learning her daughter was born to white parents, but not making it a big deal for an interracial romance. (I'm looking at your season 1 of Love is Blind). This is also the second book of an interconnected series, so I am interested in reading the first, Token, that centers Kennedy who was a big supporting character to Whitney in this book. It felt like there could be a third featuring Aurora and I will definitely be looking into it once announced.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing, Graydon House, and Beverly Kendall for this ARC.

I really enjoyed One and 1 Million! The premise immediately pulled me in, and I loved the direction the story took. The pacing was a little inconsistent at times, but it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment. I liked the characters, especially the male lead—he really stood out for me more than the female main character. There was an attempt at an enemies dynamic that didn’t quite land, but it wasn’t a dealbreaker. The side characters were a highlight, adding so much personality to the story. Overall, this was a solid read! 3.75 stars, rounding up to 4.

i really enjoyed this book, it had great writing and kept me entertained. i don’t really enjoy books where someone is a celebirty and even though i enjoyed this book, Whitney being a celebirty didn’t help me enjoy it more.