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

[Nerea]

[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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Many people find themselves quickly tied in multiple relationships. What is the main string attached to those relationships? Is it love, money, or something else?

Four kids, one mother, three different daddies. Quite an extended family. The most exciting thing about the Benedict family is that they embraced and loved each other. One way or another, the news about Billie’s love life isn’t sweet to ingest. As Billie Benedict (at 50 years of age) continued to expand her dating territory, Calder (one of Billie’s daughters) swings into the market in search of a man who’ll suit her taste.

Calder and Milo's almost-romantic experience is cut short. Milo is rude, unloving, and wants to use Calder to satisfy his selfish interest. Therefore, Calder decides to dump him. Adam (a man who witnessed Milo and Calder arguing outside a club) might have stimulated Calder’s dumping mission. Mirroring on her mother’s love life, Calder witnessed dozens of weddings on one side and dozens of divorces on the other, which probably affected her view of long term relationships. Did she ever find a man who perfectly fit her liking?

The author uses an interesting pattern when starting a new chapter, that is, capitalizing on the first three letters that begin the first paragraph. The characters’ behavioral portrayals, as well as the world-building, are features to behold. These traits season the narrative making it sound sweet to listen. The story is narrated from the author’s point of view in a hearty and warm tone. The language is pure English. There is no any borrowed dialect incorporated in the narrative. The sentence structures are perfectly constructed, enabling the reader to navigate through the pages of the book swiftly.

I like how the Benedict sisters (Calder, Bryce, Andi, Destry) were concerned about their mum’s love life. When their mum started dating Ingo Hunter, they were worried that he would ruin their mum’s life. Noteworthy, the about the author summary is a bit casual, but also cool. The idea of using writing to connect to your friends and fans is brilliant. Additionally, she has included her social links in the book that will create the bridge for her fans and friends to cross over to her world. An idea that I find warm and welcoming.

The characters displayed remarkable personalities. For instance, Mrs. Finch (the Benedict sisters’ nanny) is caring and loving. She created time to talk to the sisters and share positive vibes with them. The sisters loved Mrs. Finch for her unconditional love towards them.

The lesson drawn from the story is that finding true love is not easy because the love that exists in many relationships today is conditional.

The book One Way or Another by Mary J. Williams seems to have been exceptionally edited because I didn’t notice any grammatical errors. The story is exciting and educational. I’ve always been negative about books that fall under the romance genre, but this book has cleared my negative insinuations. The intimacy portrayed in the book isn’t erotic and can’t negatively affect the reader’s emotions. Additionally, the level of profanity isn’t explicit. I have no dispute about the book whatsoever, which is why I rate the book at 4 out of 4 stars.

I recommend the book to readers who enjoy reading romance books. The book can also interest individuals in a relationship.

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One Way or Another
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[Shabram22]

Hmm I wonder, is this book fiction or nonfiction? Is it about the author? Anyway, it sounds quite interesting and unusual. Thanks for your review!

[Nerea]

Hmm I wonder, is this book fiction or nonfiction? Is it about the author? Anyway, it sounds quite interesting and unusual. Thanks for your review!

It's a romance book. Thanks for coming through.

[Julius_]

I've also read this book and I loved the strength these ladies had as a team. I was a bit disappointed by their mother though. Thanks for such an amazing review.

[Nerea]

I've also read this book and I loved the strength these ladies had as a team. I was a bit disappointed by their mother though. Thanks for such an amazing review.

Thank you for coming through.

[Charlyn Tuzon]

This seems like a well-written story. I'm not generally a fan of romance books, though. Great review!

[Nerea]

This seems like a well-written story. I'm not generally a fan of romance books, though. Great review!

It's understandable. Thanks for coming through.

[Maria Esposito]

This sounds like a book that would make the readers reflect and question their principles on love and relationships. Thank you for your beautifully written review!

[InStoree]

I do enjoy some romance every now and then, but I don't think this book is for me. However, I appreciate the author's work of highlighting a united family. Lovely review! Thanks, Nerea!

[Sanju Lali]

Hope you have enjoyed the heartwarming story of Adam and Cadler. The character crafting looked wonderful. Your review found quite insightful.

[Nerea]

This sounds like a book that would make the readers reflect and question their principles on love and relationships. Thank you for your beautifully written review!

Thanks for commenting.

[Nerea]

I do enjoy some romance every now and then, but I don't think this book is for me. However, I appreciate the author's work of highlighting a united family. Lovely review! Thanks, Nerea!

No worries. Thanks for coming through.

[Nerea]

Hope you have enjoyed the heartwarming story of Adam and Cadler. The character crafting looked wonderful. Your review found quite insightful.

Yes I did enjoy the story. Thanks for your kind words.