Review by Fazzier -- One Way or Another by Mary J. Williams

[Fazzier]

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

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4 out of 4 stars

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One Way or Another is a character-driven contemporary romance novel written by Mary J. Williams. This first installment of the Sisters Quartet Series introduces readers to the four Benedict sisters (Andi, Bryce, Calder, and Destry), with the main focus on the romantic life of Calder and that of their mother, Billie. The family is affluent and powerful, a reputation that is known far and wide.

During one of her nights out, Calder ran into Adam and instantly felt a strong attraction toward him, a rare incident of love at first sight. Everything about Adam from his build, the way he talked to how he carried himself soared Calder's fantasy. Even as the romance between Adam and Calder was sprouting, Billie (Calder's mother) also started dating Ingo Hunter, a man the Benedict sisters suspected may be having some vicious, selfish-driven agenda other than romance. Since Adam is a networking guru and, therefore, well-connected, Calder asked him to find them a private investigator to ascertain Ingo Hunter's real motive. What will they find out, and how will it affect the Benedict family’s life?

I liked how well the author wrote and executed this work. She provided a powerful prologue that gives readers an excellent overview of the Benedict sisters' juvenile lives. This enabled me to easily pick up from the first chapter (which begins when the Benedict sisters are now adults) and never did I find any part of this book lagging till its end. Furthermore, the cliffhanger ending provided a wonderful wrap-up and left me yearning to read the next book in the series.
 
Additionally, I liked how the author exquisitely developed the characters. They are unique and interesting. Destry, the youngest of the Benedict sisters, is a good listener and is full of perpetual energy. Adam, on the other hand, is evidently intelligent, pioneering, and also a good listener. However, not all characters had admirable qualities worth emulating. Others like Billie and Ingo Hunter were the exact opposite, and it's that uniqueness and variety of characters that made this novel a more interesting read.

My favorite aspect of this novel is that it is not just an entertaining read. Through this book, the author teaches on some foundations true, real, and long-lasting love and romantic relationships should be based on. I saw this on the qualities Calder spotted on Adam, and this, therefore, makes it a resourceful read not only to people who are still dating or looking for their life partners but also married couples.

All in all, I couldn't find anything to dislike about this book. I believe it was professionally edited since I found no single error in the entire book. I'm, therefore, glad to award One Way or Another by Mary J. Williams 4 out of 4 stars. For readers who like educative, interesting, and character-driven romance stories, I highly recommend this. The sexual content was not explicit as most details are left for readers to fill in. That, coupled with the fact that there was only borderline profanity, makes it suitable for a wide range of audiences. On the other hand, I can't find anyone to caution against picking this, except for those who are not into the genre.

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[Nerea]

I've read the book. It's entertaining and educational. I like the unity the Benedict sisters manifested. True, the book suits a broad range of audience. Thanks for your review.

[Adina Lutinger]

I read and reviewed this book a while ago too and I really relate to what you said about the character development and the deep messages that the book carries within it. Thanks for the great review!