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    One in a Million

    By Kimberla Lawson Roby

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    A poignant and satisfying story of hope, Kimberla Lawson Roby's One in a Million beautifully shows us the difference between what we think we want and what we actually need to be truly happy.

    Kennedi Mason thinks she's the luckiest woman on earth. She loves her job, she has a wonderful best friend, and she's been married for ten years to her soul mate. There's nothing she can think of that could make her life any better.

    Then one fateful day Kennedi receives a piece of news that will turn her world upside down. She's excited about it, and she knows that her husband, Blake, will be over the moon. He has always dreamed of this one thing happening, and she can't wait until he comes home so she can tell him.

    But when she sees Blake that evening, he has a special announcement of his own. It shocks Kennedi into silence and wipes the admission she was planning to make right out of her mind. In an instant, her life and her marriage have changed, but not at all in the way that she had expected.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateMar 17, 2009
    ISBN9780061839962
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    One in a Million
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    Kimberla Lawson Roby

    Kimberla Lawson Robyis the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of the Reverend Curtis Black series as well as many other novels and novellas. She lives with her husband in Rockford, Illinois.

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    • 2/5
      I read this book because a patron from the library suggested it. I was looking for something different to read. The story was average. I think it was the slow beginning that caused me to struggle with the story. The author did her best, it just was not a style I enjoy.
    • 1/5
      The Early Reviewers program is one of my favorite features of LibraryThing. Unfortunately, I seem to be really horrible at picking the diamonds out of the rough. The *very* rough, in some cases. This was one of those.This book could have been written by anyone with a basic mastery of the English language, but it would take more dedication than I can muster to read the whole thing. The character development is lacking so that you don't even feel like cheering for anyone in what should be a clear-cut "good guy/bad guy" scenario. The ending - which I am not ashamed to admit I skipped to - was what you saw coming from page 30. Better luck next time around - this one was, unfortunately, a dud.
    • 2/5
      An vaguely enjoyable story, but I had a hard time caring for the characters. Though most of the story felt predictable, I liked the twist at the end -- I never saw it coming. Ms. Roby writes well, and as this is my first exposure to her, I do plan on trying some of her other works.
    • 3/5
      DATE:April 24, 2008TITLE:One in a MillionAUTHOR:Roby, Kimberla LawsonPUBLISHER:HarperCollinsCOPYRIGHT:June 2008RATING:2.5 out 5This is the first book by this author that I have read so I have no comparison to her other works. She has several other books to her credit so I would assume that she has a large audience. The story line was one I could relate to on several different levels but the behavior of the Kennedi Mason was not. Since she was portrayed as a woman nearly 40, I would have expected a higher level of maturity and common sense. I think the one thing that continued to turn me off each time it happened was that she would answer her phone (cell or home) with Caller ID to talk to some fool. It felt like it was a tool being used to carry you through the story line but it made the character lacking in self preservation. I truly wanted to put the book down several times when she kept tolerating the verbal abuse. And what person would not change the locks immediately. I must say the surprise ending was worth sticking around for because of course there can’t be anyone who wanted Blake to get a red cent but getting to that point was difficult at times. Since I am a woman older that Kennedi, I lack tolerance for women that do not empower themselves and play the victim role.
    • 1/5
      If I could rate this any lower, I would. Predictible, unoriginal and poorly written. Every character was a stereotype. Even the big twist near the end, which, I'll admit, surprised me, was ridiculous. A co-worker lent me the CD version--last time I ever go to her for recommendations!
    • 4/5
      This book was a fun and quick read. It wasn't overly deep and drama intense but made me laugh, shake my head and roll my eyes - good entertainment. Roby's writing is smart and the situations are relateable. When it comes to matters involving what can happen to a person's life when they come into a money windall.Roby hooked me from the first page. I was flipping the pages trying to find out what's going to happen next. You can visualize the characters and place yourself in some of the scenarios. Some things were predictable, but yet the ending was a surprise.I look forward to her new book "The Best of Everything".

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    • 2/5
      One in a Million by Kimberla Lawson RobyImagine receiving the best conceivable news. Now imagine that before you can share the news with your loving husband, he tells you that he doesn’t love you and is leaving you for another woman. This is the dilemma facing Kennedi Mason in One in A Million. One in a Million is the story of Kennedi Mason and her quest to adapt to her ever evolving circumstances. Kennedi must learn to live with her exciting news and the demise of her marriage all at once. She is forced to learn who “has her back” and who doesn’t. Sometimes family doesn’t always have your best interest at heart.Kimberla Lawson Roby does a good job with moving the story along. However, sometimes the story progresses too quickly. With less than 200 pages, this book is a quick read, but it does leave something to be desired. The book lacked the character development, readers have come to expect from Roby. Overall, this is an interesting book that will have you asking “What would I do?”

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    • 1/5
      This book was too simple. Tried to be too many things and succeeded at none of them.It was one of those books that made me think:I definitely could write a better book, if she can get published so can I. This book wouldn't interest most adults, it may appeal to younger readers, but I doubt it because there wasn't enough action.
    • 4/5
      Kennedi Mason has everything going for her: a loving husband, a good job, supporting friends and family. What else can she ask for? On a whim, she steps out of character and the result quickly turns her life upside down. The night she decides to tell her husband, Blake, about her good news, he also has some news of his own to share. After hearing what he has to say, Kennedi is speechless and doesn't reveal anything to Blake.One in a Million is a story about what you do when learning the life you have spent time building is based on lies and deceit. Kennedi is given the opportunity to start fresh and she quickly learns what true happiness is all about. One in a Million is a short read - easily can be read in a few hours. Although, I thought some of the drama was a little over the top, it showed what other people are willing to do to get a piece of one's good fortune. The Reverend Curtis Black makes a guest appearance. I recommend this book if you're looking for something short and light.
    • 3/5
      Kennedi Mason thought she had a good marriage. She was excited to share her wonderful news with her husband Blake. But when Blake arrived home, he had an announcement of his own. His was shocking.This is a good idea for a story and the ending is shocking and fun. The main character is very naive in a difficult situation, the feelings are real and probably very realistic. However, some of the character dialogue is run together and a little forced, it sometimes just sounds funny for some reason. Overall an ‘OK’ book for a quick and light read.
    • 1/5
      The Early Reviewers program is one of my favorite features of LibraryThing. Unfortunately, I seem to be really horrible at picking the diamonds out of the rough. The *very* rough, in some cases. This was one of those.This book could have been written by anyone with a basic mastery of the English language, but it would take more dedication than I can muster to read the whole thing. The character development is lacking so that you don't even feel like cheering for anyone in what should be a clear-cut "good guy/bad guy" scenario. The ending - which I am not ashamed to admit I skipped to - was what you saw coming from page 30. Better luck next time around - this one was, unfortunately, a dud.
    • 1/5
      It is very hard to like a book when you find its main character unlikeable. That is how I felt throughout Kimberla Lawson Roby's One in a Million. I was not in the least sypathetic toward the plight of Roby's protagonist, Kennedi Mason. In fact, I found her to be just as selfish and crazy as her husband, who is made out to be the epitome of all evil in this novella.I found Mason's attachment to money completely disgusting. I honestly could not care any less about her husband's Cadillac SUV and Armani suits, her friend Patrice's Mercedes E350, her limo-delivered shopping spree on Michigan Avenue where she spent excessive amounts of money on Louis Vuitton purses, her inflated image of herself as a celebrity. Mason does not appear to be a woman grounded in any way; her happiness is so dependent on having wealth and on having a man in her life.As well, I found the whole notion of woman as victim due to husband's infidelity hard to swallow, especially as Mason throws childish tantrums in public (including dumping food and drinks on her estranged husband and his girlfriend), cuts up her husband's clothes, and smashes a wine bottle against the wall.There is no depth to Kennedi Mason and no depth to the story. That I am inclined to read another Roby book is well, um, one in a million...
    • 1/5
      One in a Million by Kimberla Lawson Roby is not a book I would recommend. A short read but boring from beginning to end. Roby drags out her descriptions of minute details and makes her characters seem unintelligent. The plot was interesting but underdeveloped.
    • 1/5
      I really wanted to like this book since I got it through the early reviewers group, but sadly it was awful. I couldn't even finish the book it was so bad. The concept of the book sounded interesting enough, but the writing style was not engaging in the least. The writing came across as if written buy a teenager and the story was all over the place. The characters were extremely one dimensional, and well, it was just... bad. I would definitely not recommend this book and wouldn't ever attempt another written by this author.
    • 1/5
      I got this book through the early reviewers group, and I have to be honest...I hated it. I couldn't even finish it. The story line seemed promising, but the wording and flow never captured my attention. I like to pick up a book and be absorbed into the story, to feel like I'm there, but I never could get there in this book. I just couldn't get past how juvenile the wording is. The story is about Kennedi getting some great news that she wants to share with her husband of 10 years, but when he arrives home that night he has some news of his own, but its not great. As I said, the story line is promising, and I had looked forward to reading it, but I just couldn't get past the first 4 chapters.
    • 3/5
      This book was a fun, quick read. I thorougly enjoyed it for light reading content. The main character is a woman who learns she's won the jackpot in the lottery and on the same day, learns that her husband is leaving her for another woman. As she faces divorce, dating again, and dealing with trying to keep her soon to be ex-husband out of her winnings, you can't help but laugh, smile and cry for her.The book is a bit unrealistic and stays that way throughout the story. The ending is also unrealistic, but it makes for some good entertainment. I would recommend it for someone looking for a light afternoon read.
    • 1/5
      One in a million is about Kennedi eagerly waiting to share life altering news with her husband, only to have her husband share some life altering news of his own. I didn't care for the book. I felt like I never knew the characters and that the story line was boring. I kept feeling that each time when something happened that she didn't explore it enough. I would just start to get interested in the occurance and boom she ended it and went on to something else. Based on this book, the only one I have read of Roby's, I wouldn't seek out another.
    • 2/5
      An vaguely enjoyable story, but I had a hard time caring for the characters. Though most of the story felt predictable, I liked the twist at the end -- I never saw it coming. Ms. Roby writes well, and as this is my first exposure to her, I do plan on trying some of her other works.
    • 3/5
      This was a good read, a little mediocre. It's another story of how a woman thinks that she's in the "perfect" relationship, but finds out she's not. Without spoiling the "blessing bestowed" upon the characters, I will say that I was surprised by what it was. However, I wished the plot could have been a little more grittier. The book was very hard to put down, because Ms. Roby is a wonderful writer, who has a talent for penning life's challenges. Just give us readers a little more action next time.
    • 3/5
      This was a free uncorreted proof book. I enjoyed the book - it was an easy read. Not huge on substance but a good "beach book". This is the first time reading this author. I liked how she quickly developed the indroduction of characters, the story line and also the ending. There were no wasted pages. I will now read more by this author.
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed this novella. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down until I finished. This is the first book by the author that I have read, but I will definitely be reading more of her books, including the other one I have in my library. I am not sure if the author usually has her characters having faith in God and living a God filled life, but I really like how she does it. The reader can receive information about living a God filled life without being "preachy." I also like how the character was not perfect. I thought this novella was a very enjoyable quick read. The story-line and characters a very interesting and keep the reader guessing at what will happen next. Good book!
    • 5/5
      Roby's novella was so good that I couldn't put it down. The book grabbed my attention right from the beginning with Kennedi being excited about the big announcement she needed to make to Blake. But after I read about Blake's announcement, I was floored. I believe this story was realistic and really made me think about what I would do in the same situation. Kimberla Lawson Roby has penned another great story.
    • 4/5
      Kennedi Mason sets patiently waiting on her husband to get home so she can tell him her good news. She has won the multi-state lottery. He has news of his own though. Before she can tell him the good news he drops a bomb shell on her. What should have been the happiest moment in their lives, now is the worst. She does what any red-blooded american woman would do. She gets even.Although a bit predictable in the ending I still enjoyed it.