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

[T_stone]

[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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Published by Brooke publications, One Way or Another: A Friends To Lovers Contemporary Romance, is the first book in the Sisters Quartet Series by Mary J. Williams. It has nine chapters and is written in the third-person narrative. It's an emotional romance novel about Calder Benedict, a rich girl who turned a charity into a profitable multimillion-dollar organization, and Adam Stone, who has gained a substantial amount of exposure to life while he worked hard for his money. This book also discusses the enviable bond between four sisters: Calder, Destry, Bryce, and Andy.

Growing up in a dysfunctional family, Calder and her sisters made it their duty–despite the differences between them–to be strong and successful together. Billy, their gorgeous mother, cares for no one but herself. Having had numerous boyfriends over the years, she had Calder and her sisters by four different men. Calder and Bryce are twins, but they have different fathers. Billy named each girl after her father's last name. With little or no care from Billy and the absent fathers, Mrs. Finch, their housekeeper, was the only person close to being the girls' parental figure. When Calder was 29–after giving up romance–she met Adam. Sparks flew when Adam's ego met with Calder's spoilt rich-girl attitude; there was a mutual attraction.

I usually don't read romance novels, but I decided to pick this one because of its interesting premise. One major thing I liked about this book is the characterization; the characters are well-developed and very relatable, especially with the sisters sharing an undissolvable bond. I also liked Williams's writing style; the numerous metaphors and touches of sarcasm made the book very enjoyable. The dark humor is relatable as it portrays the current world we live in now.

Additionally, I enjoyed the dialogues in this book — they were tense, clear, and altogether interesting. Although this book is a romance novel, there's a bit of mystery in it. There was nothing to dislike about this novel; it's well-written. Also, the book traverses themes such as hard work, love, hope, and friendship.

There are several profane words in this book; therefore, it's not suitable for readers below the age of 18. The language the author used is simple and straightforward, which makes understanding very easy. It's a romance novel, so readers should expect to see a few sex scenes. It's professionally edited as I noticed no grammatical or typographical errors in its entirety, which brings me to rate it 4 out of 4 stars. Although it has a cliffhanger ending, the book can be enjoyed alone. It’s recommended for adult readers who love romance novels with unpredictable plots.

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[Adina Lutinger]

I read and reviewed this book a while ago and gave it 4 stars too. It really is such an amazing book. Thank you very much for the awesome review!

[Tavaiel26]

One major thing I liked about this book is the characterization; the characters are well-developed and very relatable, especially with the sisters sharing an undissolvable bond.

I am looking for these kinds of books in my life! Thanks for the review!