Best friends Jesse and Dax struggle to make ends meet, and while their dog grooming business might be a hit with the wealthy housewives of Las Vegas, it’ll never be enough to make their dreams of running a shelter for homeless dogs come true.
But when a lucky win on the slot machines lands them a cool million bucks, life suddenly takes a turn for the better. There’s just one thing, however, that money can’t buy—true love.
Can two best friends see past their million dollar windfall to admit they’ve been in love with each other all these years? Will the demands of their families destroy their dreams and drive a wedge between them forever? Or will Jesse and Dax discover that money means nothing when you’ve already found your one in a million.
But when a lucky win on the slot machines lands them a cool million bucks, life suddenly takes a turn for the better. There’s just one thing, however, that money can’t buy—true love.
Can two best friends see past their million dollar windfall to admit they’ve been in love with each other all these years? Will the demands of their families destroy their dreams and drive a wedge between them forever? Or will Jesse and Dax discover that money means nothing when you’ve already found your one in a million.
My Rating - 5 Stars!
One in a Million is part sweet friends to lovers romance and part agony by Geoffrey Knight.
Jesse has been in love with his best friend Dax since they met. When we meet the men, they are roommates and business partners. They aren't romantically involved, but already act as a couple, always thinking in "we," not "I." Honestly, it's almost unreal the way they share everything, but they do and it makes for an unbreakable connection.
I had tears in my eyes when Jesse won the money, and my heart beat faster when they admit their feelings to each other.
Dax's motivation is well developed and his hesitation is fully illustrated. I just want to hug and protect him.
But omg, the emotions are insane with this one. My heart stopped beating when the angst coming full force. I was furious, crying for Jesse.
Written in Jesse's first person pov, the characters and story fully come alive. I enjoy the way the author introduces the characters in current times, and then brings their past to life with Jesse's retelling of events. And even better, Jesse's retelling of events continues to tease us with the future.
A large part of the story revolves around Dax's brother suffering from Huntington's disease. I don't personally know anything about Huntington's disease other than that it is horrible. I can't attest to the accuracy of the author's illustration of it, but it is all written with care and compassion.
One in a Million is a riveting tale, full of hope, despair, and love. Geoffrey Knight left me speechless through much of this journey. And if I ever meet him face to face, I will be yelling at him for the agony he put me through with this one.
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