The Marriage Method

De: Mimi Matthews

Narrado por: Elizabeth Knowelden, Will Watt

The Academy always comes first . . . which makes marriage to its most formidable adversary an exceedingly inconvenient arrangement.

Well removed from London’s more curious eyes, the Benevolent Academy for the Betterment of Young Ladies strives toward one clandestine goal: to distract, disrupt, and discredit men in power who would seek to harm the advancement of women—by appropriate means, of course.

When intrepid newspaper editor Miles Quincey starts to question the school’s intentions, the Academy appoints Penelope “Nell” Trewlove, one of their brightest graduates, to put this nuisance to rest. An easy enough mission, she supposes. Or it would be, if Miles wasn’t so fascinating—too fascinating to resist—and if Nell’s visit to London didn’t perfectly coincide with the murder of one of Miles’s reporters.

When the inexorable claws of fate trap Nell and Miles in a compromising situation, they agree to an arrangement that will save their reputations while enabling them to investigate the story that led to a man’s death, as well as the surprising chemistry between them . . .

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Praise for Mimi Matthews

“Shiveringly Gothic…For best effect, save this one for a windy night when trees scrape against the windowpanes.”—New York Times Book Review on The Belle of Belgrave Square

“Mimi Matthews never disappoints.”—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Mimi Matthews has become one of my favorite authors. She never disappoints.”—Mary Balogh, New York Times bestselling author

"No one writes Victoriana like Mimi Matthews!"​—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author

“Thrilling, poignant, and romantic, Rules for Ruin is a delight!—Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author

"Rules for Ruin is the ultimate cat-and-mouse romance with witty banter, sizzling attraction, and twists of excitement—a perfect first installment to kick off Mimi Matthews’s new Crinoline Academy series."—Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Booklover's Library

“Like the London smog, the chemistry is thick in this Victorian romance loosely inspired by David Copperfield…The journey from combatants to lovers sizzles.”—NPR

"A delicious crumpet of a novel: sparkling characters, lush romantic chemistry, and a woman on a mission made me fly through the pages!"—Evie Dunmore, USA Today bestselling author on Rules for Ruin

“Every time Mimi Matthews writes a new novel, I wonder how she can possibly top her last one, and then she always does! The Marriage Method, book 2 in The Crinoline Academy series, is a page-turning treat, filled with thrilling action, gripping mysteries, beautifully developed characters, and heart-stopping romance....And the cats! I loved the cats! Don’t miss this delightful novel with a heroine you’ll treasure and a hero who will make you swoon!”—Syrie James, USA Today bestselling author

“The novel is a masterclass in the slow-burn romance, with deep character development, compassionate disability representation, and just a touch of (non-graphic) spice. Even the kissing-only scenes will leave readers hot under the collar.”—Historical Novel Society

“[An] action-packed historical love story that’s so good it will have you loosening your corset to swoon properly.”—BookPage, starred review

“A sequel that’s just as much adventurous, swoony fun as its predecessor.”—Library Journal

"This Victorian romance is a winner, weaving social history, intrigue, and humor with falling in love."—Kirkus

"An appealing Victorian romance that will please Matthews’s fans, cat lovers, and anyone who appreciates intelligent, resourceful heroines."—Publishers Weekly

Excellent read

Enjoyable step into Victorian Britain. The Crinoline Academy is turningring out interesting confident women who don't stop.Romance and a good mystery. Excellent writing too

Excellent!

Another excellent book in the series! Though I liked the first a little better, both books are absolutely 5-stars. This is a marriage-of-convenience resulting from an accidental (rather comedic) compromising of the MCs. It’s a strangers-to-friends-to-lovers romance, coupled with a mystery as the MCs investigate two missing persons cases. As with all Mimi Matthews books, the writing is smooth, flowing, and highly engaging.

I thought the characters and romance were developed extremely well. They are both strong MCs, with the MMC raised in the Rookery and the FMC in an orphanage. They are capable, intelligent, and complement each other well.

Though I suppose this could be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading book 1 first for context/background on both the academy and the characters.

Content:
The MCs do have a sexual relationship (after they are married), with one scene in particular that the reader is in the room for. The act itself is not described, but it is intimate nonetheless in the way their feelings, desires, and interactions are portrayed. The described physical actions are limited to embracing and heated kisses that are only mildly descriptive. I felt it was tastefully handled and stayed within the lines of decent.

The words “hell” and “damn” are used a few times, and the Lord’s name is used in vain about a half dozen times (expressions such as ‘Good God’ and ‘Good Lord’). There is some violence and beatings, but it’s not overly graphic. There is no message of faith or God.

Trigger warnings - human trafficking, prostitution, murder, poverty, and child abandonment

Fabulous!!! ♥️♥️♥️

The Marriage Method just landed at the top of my list of favorites beside Gentlemen Jim!
I loved this story so much!
Mimi is a favorite author of mine and I couldn't wait for this book to be released! Iloved Rules for Ruin so much and feel like this new series is definitely some of Mimi's best work, but the thing that put this story, a notch above a lot of her others was her level of romance. Not romance in crude or sexual way (although I feel like this was definitely one of her most spicy books.) but romance in a learning to care, appreciate, value and respect each other type of way!!
She wrote real romance!
A LOVE Story!!!
The kind that builds and lasts!
Like with Gentlemen Jim! It's in a class of its own!
It's not just romantic, it's lovely to read.
This book had action, mystery, a little comedy, heartbreak and a beautiful love story that puts it at the top of my list!!
I do want to clarify something about this story, I personally don't like a book with sex scenes and won't read them as a rule, so l was a little taken aback that this book went as far as it did, as all that l've read from Mimi have been closed door books. But I have to give credit to her on this, she wrote a love scene without graphic details or overly descriptive wording. It wasn't a lusty, overly exaggerated, sex scene, it was a love scene and frankly there's a BIG difference. So although that isn't something I would want in a story, what she wrote was so well written because it was an example of love not lust.
I'm super pulled on rating but l'm still going to give it a 5 stars because I loved the story so much but I won't be able to recommend to just anyone bc it's not a closed door book, and I've always felt that a truly amazing story should be something that you can recommend and share with everyone!

Great characters and narrating!

Great characters and I thought the narrating was excellent too! I love how realistic the emotions are from each character!

The only reason it wasn’t 5 stars for me was because of the bedroom scene. I just felt like “the door” was a bit too cracked open for me.

Story and Narration Perfection

I loved the story so much! The way the relationship between Nel and Miles bloomed in front of our eyes was beautiful! And the twists and turns kept me in suspense!