Review by Mrunalpatki -- One Way or Another

[Mrunalpatki]

[Following is a volunteer review of "One Way or Another" by Mary J. Williams.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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One Way or Another is the first book in a series of four books subtitled the Sisters Quartet. Calder Benedict, the heroine of the novel, is the second eldest of four sisters who are children of divorce. Rich beyond words, beautiful and smart as they come, all the sisters are yet to find their prince charming. By the end of this book, maybe one of them (Calder) might get lucky.

Adam Stone a thorough gentleman throughout. Tall, slim, well-muscled, and the blue-eyed boy (literally) Adam was a man designed to make a woman’s pulse spike by a couple dozen beats. The two bump into each other unexpectedly, and then are not able to stop thinking about each other. The chemistry unfolds and we fall in love with both of them.

Mary J. Williams has given careful thought to the story and the characters, that is what I like best about the book. The four sisters, each have a distinct personality. They are strong, modern, and independent women and easy to fall in love with, and a solid team and a formidable force for anyone trying to bring them down. Their mother, Billie, sometimes loving, but mostly flighty and self-centered, is a character who seems very realistic with her flaws, but you instantly dislike her from the word go. The villain Ingo, a sleazy billionaire, will bring in the hate vibes for the reader. The other characters like Adam’s army friend and his wife, Aurora the jealous girl, Adam’s mother, the housekeeper Mrs.Finch and Milo the guy with only one intent for Calder are all well placed to the story and make the plot as clear as a picture in the reader’s mind. The background building and clearly defined characters makes the story an easy read.

A typical romance novel, what I disliked about the book was that the plot was a little too predictable for me. I would have liked a few more twists and turns in the whole story or another story developing on the sidelines. Although, let me assure you there is a final surprise in the story with an unexpected announcement towards the end. A surprise sure to get you running to the bookstore to get your hand on a copy of the next book in the series.

I would rate the book 3 out of 4 stars as it is a well-edited book, with just a few punctuation errors here and there. This is a must-read book for all the hopeless romantics out there. But let me warn you the story is sprinkled with a few swear words, and the book also has one or two steamy scenes between Adam and Calder, so those who might find this offensive, stay away.

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[Tomah]

Romance isn't my favorite genre, so I don't usually read them unless they have some unique take or twist, which doesn't seem to be the case here. Still, from your review, I'm guessing fans of the genre will enjoy it. Thanks for the review!

[Mrunalpatki]

Thank you for reading my review and for your comments @Tomah .

[Adina Lutinger]

I read and reviewed it a while ago and liked it too. It is definitely an enjoyable read for romance lovers. Thanks for the great review!

[Mrunalpatki]

I read and reviewed it a while ago and liked it too. It is definitely an enjoyable read for romance lovers. Thanks for the great review!

Thanks for the kind words.

[snowbear]

Not really a fan of the romance genre, but this seems like a fun read! A lot of romance stories has already been written throughout the years, and so I wouldn't be surprised if the plot is predictable. However, the ending seems intriguing based on your review. Thanks for your review!

[Mrunalpatki]

Not really a fan of the romance genre, but this seems like a fun read! A lot of romance stories has already been written throughout the years, and so I wouldn't be surprised if the plot is predictable. However, the ending seems intriguing based on your review. Thanks for your review!

Have fun reading the book. Thanks for stopping by.