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A review by lyloveslit
One in a Million by Beverley Kendall
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
WOW. This story was a crazy RIDE! Imagine storing your eggs because your career as a singer, actress, and superstar keeps you too busy to have a child. Then, one day, you get a call that the fertility clinic made a devastating mistake. Your egg was accidentally used to conceive a married couple’s child. To make matters even more complicated, you and the couple are of different races, making the mix up instantly apparent when the baby is born.
Myles and Holly were the married couple caught in this nightmare. Unfortunately, Holly couldn't bring herself to love a child that wasn’t biologically hers. But Myles? He loved his daughter unconditionally. In the wildest turn of events, he meets his daughter’s biological mother, Whitney, and what starts as a co-parenting journey quickly spirals into a whirlwind parents with benefits relationship.
I have never read something so wild and unique! The plot twists were unexpected, and the steam? Oh, it was steamy. The concept itself was bold and well-executed, making for an unforgettable read. However, Myles as the male main character wasn’t always easy to love. He embodied the grumpy-sunshine trope, which isn’t always my favorite, and at times, his character felt frustrating rather than swoon-worthy.
Overall, One in a Million was an incredibly creative and entertaining read with intense emotions, shocking twists, and undeniable passion. While the MMC wasn’t my ideal, the originality and execution of the story made up for it.