Method Man Book

Reviewed by Lissa Staley
Posted January 15, 2007


Romance Contemporary

On the day her divorce is finalized, Becca Egan hits the bars to meet her girlfriends. She wants to forget about the time she wasted in her failed marriage as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, Becca is completely clueless about the bar scene and sits on her barstool hoping the right kind of guy will offer to buy her a drink. When her friends are running late, she quickly falls prey to a smooth- talking pickup artist who almost talks her into heading back to his place when A.J. Daye rescues her.

A.J. is the older brother of one of Becca's friend and has always been annoying and charming. He takes pity on Becca and lets her in on the secret ways of men, namely that many men in bars are using "the method" to hit on women. He convinces Becca to go out with him, to become his "wingman" and help him hit on the ladies. Becca is fascinated, disgusted and intrigued as she learns more about A.J.'s simple steps for wooing women. She's also determined never to fall for a METHOD MAN -- although she may be ready for love again.

METHOD MAN is packed with fast-paced banter and hilarious pick-up lines, along with some interesting theories on dating, love, romance and seduction, although not necessarily in that order. Becca's cynical outlook and A.J.'s conceited self-assurance provide opposing insights into modern dating, and Becca's job in a tranquil antiquarian bookstore offers a balance with her hectic nights out. I loved every page, coveted Becca's cool friends and coworkers and cheered her on through the happy ending. Naomi Neale gives us a perfect treat for Valentine's Day!