Quick Facts
- Release Date: February 22, 2018
- Page Count: 451
- Publisher: Brook Publications
- Kindle Unlimited? Yes
Adam and Calder’s relationship is fun, sexy, and refreshing in its simplicity. The main characters also managed to avoid typical romance novel cliches, which is impressive. Without revealing any spoilers, I will just say that the ending absolutely ensured that I will follow through the series.
Synopsis
One Mother. Three pregnancies. Four different fathers. A conundrum to say the least. Andi, Calder, Bryce, and Destry are the four Benedict sisters. While Andi is the oldest and Destry the youngest, Calder and Bryce are twins fertilized by two different fathers, a rare but not unheard of occurrence. One Way or Another, by Mary J. Williams, is the first book of The Sisters Quartet series.
Calder Benedict has learned not to place her trust in men. Her father has proved this to her more times than she can count. When fate continues to throw Adam Stone into Calder’s path, she decides to find out whether he can change her mind about love. While Adam comes from humble beginnings, the Benedicts are richer than Croesus. Generations of old money have been passed down to Calder and her sisters in the form of tightly-controlled trust funds, not released to them until they turn thirty, or get married. Dictated by their deceased and decidedly misogynistic grandfather, only a male heir can claim complete control of the Benedict family fortune.
When Igno Hunter, a shrewd but notoriously slimy socialite, becomes romantically involved with the sisters’ absentminded and self-centered mother, Calder puts her trust in Adam to the test as they embark on a mission to determine Igno’s true intentions.
Review
One Way or Another is a contemporary romance appropriate for mature readers. What I enjoyed most about the book is that Adam and Calder are both strong protagonists that readers can easily identify with. Calder, although having been judged as a spoiled rich girl all her life, single-handedly built up a successful charity that she has now dedicated her life to. On top of a career she is proud of, she knows what she wants in a relationship but also isn’t afraid to be vulnerable.
Likewise, Adam immediately proves himself as a lovable character. Although ex-military, it isn’t how he defines himself, which I found refreshing. He checks the necessary boxes for a male lead – handsome, protective, smart, etc. – but manages to bypass the cliched alpha-male persona romance novels tend to portray.
I was a bit disappointed with the conflict and subsequent resolution. The conflict could have had more substance with the resolution explained in more detail. During the final resolution, I filled in the blanks more than I probably should have needed to.
Summary
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and am giving it 5 out of 5 stars. Adam and Calder’s relationship is fun, sexy, and refreshing in its simplicity. The main characters also managed to avoid typical romance novel cliches, which is impressive. Without revealing any spoilers, I will just say that the ending absolutely ensured that I will follow through the series.
While there were some typos, they did not detract from my understanding or enjoyment of the story. Readers should be aware that there is both profanity and erotica in the book that is most suitable for a mature audience. The book can be read as a standalone novel.
Link to Author’s website: http://www.maryjwilliams.net/
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