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One in a Million
The Ice and a Slice Series (Related to this series)
- Author
- Della Galton
- Narrator
- Karen Cass
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 11 February 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 33 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
One woman's journey to wrestle with her past and find happiness 🗝️
Sarah-Jane Crosse, SJ to her friends, is desperate to avoid going to her parents’ ruby wedding anniversary party. She’s terrified of introducing her new husband, Tom, to her estranged sister, Alison, because the sisters have history. Alison covets everything that belongs to SJ.
With her anxiety spiralling, SJ knows she often has a couple of glasses of wine too many and after a disastrously drunken night she reaches out for help. However, sadly help does not begin at home. Tom is not supportive. Seemingly in denial he misses SJ’s distress calls, and SJ begins to second-guess herself.
Everyone drinks, right?
It's hardly a massive problem?
She’s perfectly fine, isn't she?
Meanwhile, her very supportive best friend, Tania, has a surprising secret and SJ is determined to help her out. But navigating through this lot isn’t easy.
With the help of an ever-faithful dog, a few reformed characters, and a lot of self-reflection and home truths, the future is looking a whole lot brighter for SJ and the statistics speak for themselves - she is one in a million...
A moving, heart-rending and uplifting novel of love, hope and self-renewal.
Previously published as Ice And A Slice
Praise for One in a Million
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Great read, it is one of the most addictive books I've ever read.' - Reader Review
'I thoroughly recommend this book, for its characterisation, pace, irresistible story telling and masterful handling of a dark and difficult subject, brought out into the light' - Reader Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'thought provoking and gripping. I have a feeling a lot of people will love this. It's definitely her best one yet.' - Reader Review
'Inspiring - I am so glad that I found this book. It's a brilliant story and it deals in a true and heartfelt way with a very serious matter. The story is obviously fictional, but there's nothing fictional about the characters, the dysfunctional relationships, the struggle.struggle' - Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Della Galton
- Narrator
- Karen Cass
- Duration
- 8 hours 33 minutes
- Release Date
- 11 February 2026
- ISBN
- 9781806580118
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Humorous fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging
Synopsis
AS SEEN IN THE TELEGRAPH. Inspired by a true story - Emotionally uplifting, poignant fiction at its best💔 Perfect for the fans of Rowan Coleman, Dani Atkins and Jojo Moyes. 💞💕One woman's journey to wrestle with her past and find happiness 🗝️Sarah-Jane Crosse, SJ to her friends, is desperate to avoid going to her parents’ ruby wedding anniversary party. She’s terrified of introducing her new husband, Tom, to her estranged sister, Alison, because the sisters have history. Alison covets everything that belongs to SJ.With her anxiety spiralling, SJ knows she often has a couple of glasses of wine too many and after a disastrously drunken night she reaches out for help. However, sadly help does not begin at home. Tom is not supportive. Seemingly in denial he misses SJ’s distress calls, and SJ begins to second-guess herself. Everyone drinks, right? It's hardly a massive problem? She’s perfectly fine, isn't she?Meanwhile, her very supportive best friend, Tania, has a surprising secret and SJ is determined to help her out. But navigating through this lot isn’t easy.With the help of an ever-faithful dog, a few reformed characters, and a lot of self-reflection and home truths, the future is looking a whole lot brighter for SJ and the statistics speak for themselves - she is one in a million...A moving, heart-rending and uplifting novel of love, hope and self-renewal.Previously published as Ice And A SlicePraise for One in a Million⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Great read, it is one of the most addictive books I've ever read.' - Reader Review'I thoroughly recommend this book, for its characterisation, pace, irresistible story telling and masterful handling of a dark and difficult subject, brought out into the light' - Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'thought provoking and gripping. I have a feeling a lot of people will love this. It's definitely her best one yet.' - Reader Review'Inspiring - I am so glad that I found this book. It's a brilliant story and it deals in a true and heartfelt way with a very serious matter. The story is obviously fictional, but there's nothing fictional about the characters, the dysfunctional relationships, the struggle.struggle' - Reader Review
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