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One Way or Another: An absolutely hilarious laugh out loud romantic comedy Kindle Edition

by Colleen Coleman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 2,252 ratings

‘OMG, OMG, OMG I love this book!… Laugh out loud… Hilarious.’ Chelle’s Book Reviews


Twenty-nine-year-old Katie Kelly is at an all-time low. By now she was supposed to have the perfect relationship and her dream career – but her boyfriend left her behind to travel the world, she’s sleeping on a friend’s sofa, and she’s working a temporary job... that she’s been in for two years.

This is not the life she dreamed of.

But with the help of Martha, an eighty-year-old who believes in living life to the absolute full, Katie is about to start again – to grab hold of life with both hands and give it a big shake up, starting with getting out of her dead-end job. When old flame, gorgeous Ben Cole, unexpectedly reappears in Katie’s life, it seems like true love might be within reach too…

Soon Katie is on the cusp of getting everything she wanted: dream job, dream man, dream life. But can she really have it all?

A hilarious, heart-warming story full of romance, friendship and laughs. If you like Lindsey Kelk, Marian Keyes or Cate Woods, you need to read Colleen Coleman!

Read what people are saying about One Way or Another:


‘Amazing… I read this book in one sitting… I was completely engulfed… I loved every minute of the drama… An uplifting read and a laugh-out-loud story.’ The Flickering Pages, 5 stars

‘Fantastic!… Absolutely divine… The story was absolutely wonderful and it had me hooked… from page one until I’d finished it!… Made me laugh and cry… Everything that you could need from a book!… Absolutely perfect!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘A fabulously light-hearted and entertaining read that will have you bubbling with emotions… So wonderful that I read it in one sitting… Captivated me and I couldn't put it down.’ By The Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘Fun and fabulous… I had many good belly laughs. This is quite the uplifting story… I absolutely adored this book… Loved this book.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘Oh my days, what a fantastic book… I absolutely flipping well LOVED it… Once I picked this book up, I couldn’t put it down… I found myself laughing out loud… I wholeheartedly recommend this author.’ Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars

‘Ohhhhhhhhhhh this author doesn't disappoint!... I was able to lose myself in every word… I loved everything about One Way or Another… Everything I could want from a book and more, deserving a rating of the entire amount of stars in the universe. Truly – five ain't gonna cut it at all, this book is pint-sized perfection.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars

‘What a book this was!’ Being Unique Being a Reader, 5 stars

‘A truly uplifting and hopeful story! Five stars from me!’ Rae Reads, 5 stars

‘Colleen Coleman is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors… Fantastic… A super fun read.’ Novel Gossip, 5 stars

‘A scrumptious story!... Made you feel good and laugh out loud along the way!’ Dash Fan Book Reviews

‘Fun, wonderfully uplifting and a joy to read. Colleen has worked her magic yet again. Fab.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘I loved this book – a classic Colleen Coleman where the heroine resonates with real life and the characters ring true... A fast, enjoyable and delicious read!’ Goodreads reviewer

‘I loved it… This author has the knack of storytelling with a lot of heart… If you haven't read any of this author's books yet, what are you waiting for?? I can't wait for the next one!’ Goodreads reviewer

‘A smart, independent and kind female lead… I stayed up until 3am reading this book as I found myself unable to put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B079R9GKH1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (April 26, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 26, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 260 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 2,252 ratings

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Colleen Coleman

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Readers adore Colleen's work for its captivating blend of humour and Irish charm, relatable characters, heartwarming storytelling, and the magical essence of the Emerald Isle that permeates every page.

Her ability to craft engaging narratives filled with love, laughter, and authenticity resonates deeply with readers, drawing them into enchanting worlds where they can escape and find solace in the power of romance and human connection.

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Customers find this book to be a good, relaxing afternoon or evening read that's well written and entertaining. They like the characters and appreciate the book's thoughtfulness, with one customer noting it provides good life lessons on what's important. The content depth receives mixed reactions, with one customer highlighting the cooking references while another finds it too detailed. The romance aspect also gets mixed reviews, with some customers finding it less romantic than expected.

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37 customers mention "Readability"37 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, describing it as a great light read that's perfect for a relaxing afternoon or evening.

"...Lots of wonderful foods. Nice ending." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book!..." Read more

"...It was well written and had a believable plot that wasn't too predictable. I kept wanting for the 'laugh out loud' moments and they never arrived...." Read more

"...I don’t want to spoil the book but it is a must read! You won’t be disappointed" Read more

28 customers mention "Humor"22 positive6 negative

Customers find the book humorous, with one describing it as a lighthearted romp.

"Just started this book. Reviews stated it to be a laugh out loud book...." Read more

"This book kept me going from start to finish! Lots of fun. A few twists and turns kept it going nicely." Read more

"...I’m glad Ms. Coleman chose to share her gift. I find it quite enjoyable." Read more

"It says an absolutely hilarious laugh out loud comedy. It was none of these things. I'm not being mean...." Read more

11 customers mention "Thought process"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thoughtful and charming, with one customer describing it as heartfelt.

"...and the approach she took with her ups and downs with such humor and humility...." Read more

"I loved the story and I really like your style. A little wordy at times, but otherwise a great read! Will read more of.your stories! THANKS!" Read more

"...It always has me shedding a year, journalling and thinking deeply on my own life." Read more

"Easy, heartfelt and sweet! Great if you just want to be entertained and the end will give you the feels." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it well told and easy to follow.

"...I love how the author brings the reader’s focus to what is really important- caring for others and oneself...." Read more

"This was a sweet story with a very likable heroin. It was well written and had a believable plot that wasn't too predictable...." Read more

"...Stays true to telling her story. Would make a great movie !!!!" Read more

"...It always has me shedding a year, journalling and thinking deeply on my own life." Read more

5 customers mention "Life lessons"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the life lessons in the book, with reviews highlighting themes of dedication to life purposes, caring for others and oneself, and how the story kept them engaged from start to finish.

"...Some joyful passages but not funny. Lots of dedication to their life purposes and good life lessons on what's important. Lots of wonderful foods...." Read more

"...brings the reader’s focus to what is really important- caring for others and oneself...." Read more

"...to the life of a dedicated chef and I appreciated the deeper level of everyday life issues that we all have experienced...." Read more

"It was an easy read with a heart warming story where the characters can fail, get back up and win at life with just a little belief in self...." Read more

5 customers mention "Likability"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one specifically mentioning the likeable heroine.

"This was a sweet story with a very likable heroin. It was well written and had a believable plot that wasn't too predictable...." Read more

"...I also liked most of the characters. She was rather heavy handed with her villains, though...." Read more

"...Could not put it down till i was finished. The characters are so warm and brave. And much to laugh about" Read more

"I have fallen in love with another of this author's books! Characters to love and great,timely stories with lovely settings...." Read more

8 customers mention "Content depth"5 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the content depth of the book, with some appreciating the cooking references while others find it dragging on details.

"...Lots of wonderful foods. Nice ending." Read more

"A bit dragging on details... but loved the twist and turns of the storyline...." Read more

"Easy, heartfelt and sweet! Great if you just want to be entertained and the end will give you the feels." Read more

"Cute, lots of great cooking references and the relationships have lots of heart and emotion...." Read more

6 customers mention "Romance"3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed feelings about the romance in the book, with some appreciating the heart and emotion in the relationships, while others find the genre to be a "downright lie."

"...The genre indicated romantic comedy but the romance wasn’t developed much and just kind of appeared in the end so less romantic but still good..." Read more

"...This was a great story, but not a romantic comedy as such...." Read more

"Cute, lots of great cooking references and the relationships have lots of heart and emotion...." Read more

"...I wouldn't even call it a romance so romantic comedy is just a downright lie." Read more

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  • Summer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not a comedy at all, but an engaging story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
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    I don't know why books like this are labelled comedy when there was absolutely no laughing, only crying at some rough points. It was a very good book, and I enjoyed it. I will purchase more books by this author...maybe right now. :)
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  • BernaK
    4.0 out of 5 stars False promises
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2025
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    I did enjoy this book but don't recall one laugh. Some joyful passages but not funny. Lots of dedication to their life purposes and good life lessons on what's important. Lots of wonderful foods. Nice ending.
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  • Kim C.
    3.0 out of 5 stars One Way or Another
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2022
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    Just started this book. Reviews stated it to be a laugh out loud book. I'm only on the 4th chapter but its taking effort to stay focused on reading this book so far. I didn't realize its written by a Brit and contains British references and British speak. Not saying thats a bad thing. Just taking a bit to get used to it.
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  • katy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful, yummy, and romantic! Well worth the read!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2018
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    I really enjoyed this book! I didn’t find it hilarious, but reading about Katie’s roller coaster ride through this chapter of her life left me dreading the final chapter and wanting the author to write a sequel. I love how the author brings the reader’s focus to what is really important- caring for others and oneself. I don’t typically spend much on ebooks, but this was Well Worth it and I look forward to reading more from this author!
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  • Nina Mayer Olson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun but not funny
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2018
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    This was a sweet story with a very likable heroin. It was well written and had a believable plot that wasn't too predictable. I kept wanting for the 'laugh out loud' moments and they never arrived. This was a great story, but not a romantic comedy as such. I was looking for something with humor when I picked it up, and felt the title was a bit misleading.
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  • Chasity
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2022
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    I selected this book as a summer read for my book club. I was expecting a romantic comedy and I got that, but so much more.
    I loved getting an inside view to the life of a dedicated chef and I appreciated the deeper level of everyday life issues that we all have experienced. I loved how the author talked about the stress we put on ourselves, which can then cause us to lash out at other people. I don’t want to spoil the book but it is a must read! You won’t be disappointed
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  • Gizmo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Light and fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2018
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    It was an easy read with a heart warming story where the characters can fail, get back up and win at life with just a little belief in self. The genre indicated romantic comedy but the romance wasn’t developed much and just kind of appeared in the end so less romantic but still good reading.
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  • Shayne Walton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Seems like an episode of MasterChef
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020
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    I so appreciate this author and her work. This is the third book of hers that I've read in the last few weeks! However, as I was reading, all I could think about was how this book was a total knock off of Gordon Ramsay's work. Everything from the signature dish challenge, the mystery box challenge of the potatoes, the watch it/taste it/make it palate challenge, and the final showdown of the top 3 contestants and their own menu. To top it off, the winner is the "grand chef" and Gordon's winner is MasterChef! The storyline was wonderful, but it seemed to entirely rely on the work of Chef Ramsay, so I was indeed disappointed.
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  • SK
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, easy read, well written
    Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2022
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    This kept me entertained and interested . Was just what I was looking for. Lighter reading, easy to follow and likeable and real characters!
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  • JuliaWulia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2018
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    I don’t often review books, but i’ll make an exception for this. It’s a well written, heartwarming book with nice characterisation. The story is a bit predictable but it flowed beautifully
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  • Sasha
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, light feel good rom/com
    Reviewed in Australia on October 7, 2019
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    While there were no real laugh out loud moments ... maybe I’m not reading it right, it was a great read and something to warm the heart. It was a light hearted feel good happy ending romantic novel. Worth the read.
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  • Mrs Helen S Leecy
    4.0 out of 5 stars A fast-paced 5-star read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2019
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    This was a pleasant short easy read.
    It felt like I was reading a Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen type story as I watch a lot of those sorts of programmes! The challenges she had to face to get the dream job were very similar to those in the programme, so I was chuckling along and was imagining it in the kitchen in the programme.
    Not much else to say really it was very enjoyable and I will be picking up Colleen Coleman’s other books at some point in the future!
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  • ST
    4.0 out of 5 stars All about cooking and love
    Reviewed in Germany on July 22, 2019
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    Easy to read, lot of information about being a "chef" ...quite realistic. The love story a little bit too predictable and dull.
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