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Interesting story, but the monkish hero just didn't do it for me. It was not as funny as the other books in the series. I'm glad I read them first, or I may have missed them, and they were good. The heroine escapes a convent to be one of the virtuous brides for the lords of the English kings court. She ends up falling in love with the man sent to bring them to court. She is sweet and devoted to her fellow brides. I liked her personality, and I liked that she was outspoken. The hero was raised in a monetary and wanted to become a monk, but he is sent to serve at the kings court. He is determined to live as a monk, but the heroine breaks the ice around his monkish heart. Good book, but not that great


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The Wife Test Betina Krahn 9780425190920 Books Reviews

Terrific characters, subtle wit and well-researched period authenticity. Those who read and enjoyed The Husband Test will be delighted to once again experience the wily intelligence of the abbess of the Convent of the Brides of Virtue and her charges. When English King Edward holds a French duke for ransom, he contrives to send his daughters as brides to the king in lieu of a ransom - never mind the fact that he has no daughters! He asks the abbess to send four of her charges, which he will adopt as his illegitimate offspring. And so the king sends trusted knight Sir Hugh of Sennet to escort the maidens to England.
Chloe de Guibray was left as an infant on the steps of the convent and has little knowledge of her parentage. Now she has risked everything to travel to England where she believes the answers lie. She's passed herself off as one of the "brides" and winds up as their leader of sorts and a thorn in Sir Hugh's side. She's not afraid to stand up to him even while worrying that he finds her "objectionable". As the days pass, she wistfully contemplates how much she and the grumpy (but handsome) Hugh have in common, but his rigid beliefs preclude friendship of any sort - or anything else for that matter. What a shame . . .
The dutiful, brave, intense and gruff Hugh resents his mission and is rather unpleasant to the ladies in his care. It surely seems to the maidens that the testy Sir Hugh hates women, but that's really not the case. Hugh was raised in a monastery and in typical old church style, was taught that women are responsible for the lust that men feel and thus, should be avoided at all costs if one is not to be corrupted. Well, Hugh's thoughts of Chloe are certainly of a corruptible nature and have him confessing his impure thoughts as soon as they arrive at Windsor (his confession was hysterical in its detail and enumeration!) Still, it was nice to see a man with a strong moral compass (perhaps too strong!) for a change. But will Hugh let his dedication to the church eclipse his growing feelings for Chloe? And, much to Hugh's frustration, the King seems to keep throwing he and Chloe together commanding that they jointly determine which maids will marry which nobles. But is someone trying to keep the marriages from happening - to the point of endangering the "brides"?

On the negative side, I felt the pace was a bit on the slow side and you'll likely find yourself wanting to strangle Hugh - you've never seen a man fight his attraction so hard! A big positive is Chloe. She's a really terrific heroine - smart, open-minded, plucky, kind and patient (Lord is she patient!).
A thoroughly enjoyable and recommend read!
When the money runs out and your ransom has not been met, what's a guy to do except adopt some daughters and marry them off to noblemen? Guaranteed to be of prime stock, four young maidens plus one set off from a French convent to be delivered to their future husbands. Plus one is plus one because she's special; a foundling with only the name "Gilbert" as a clue to her origins. She maneuvers her way into the bride pool so she can reach England and possibly learn about her parentage. If she comes out the other end with a husband, that's cool, too.

There's a holy man who's wholly man, his every other word a "dammit" or "devil". He has this thing about seeing, not looking. But plus one is around and he can't help staring. Curses, curses, women are all sinful creatures who cause a man's downfall. You know how this one goes his mind's telling him No but his body's telling him Yes.

You'll find the typical Krahn hallmarks here, which is a good thing. Her worldview is one I wish were more widespread. She just comes across as bright, and kind, and understanding, and optimistic about things-- or at least that's the flavour of her writing. Romcom with smarts and heart. Life lessons are learned and positivity rules the day. How sweet.
I have never read one of Ms. Krahn's books before but I was extremely pleased with this one and I have ordered "Husband Test" and "Marriage Test". I hope they are as good as this book is.
Good book
After having enjoyed "The Husband Test" I was looking forward to reading "The Wife Test" and found it to be seriously lacking. First of all, the knight who claims Chole's heart is a shut down rigid a..hole until about the last 20 pages. Who wants to read about this guy throughout the entire story? The book was too long and wordy and needed to be edited. Too bad too because it had some interesting characters and surprises. If it had been simplified it might have been a much better read.
Betina Krahn's 2nd book in the Brides of the Convent of Virtue series is an interesting continuation. Once again Ms. Krahn invites, nay entices, the reader into the fascinating, brutish, and brutal world of the Middle Ages. The book is set immediately after the monumental French defeat at the Battle of Crecy. Climb aboard the Brides of Virtue ship, cross the Channel and sail up the Thames, ending up at Windsor Castle in the presence of Edward III of England, Queen Phllippa of Hainault, and their court,
Interesting story, but the monkish hero just didn't do it for me. It was not as funny as the other books in the series. I'm glad I read them first, or I may have missed them, and they were good. The heroine escapes a convent to be one of the virtuous brides for the lords of the English kings court. She ends up falling in love with the man sent to bring them to court. She is sweet and devoted to her fellow brides. I liked her personality, and I liked that she was outspoken. The hero was raised in a monetary and wanted to become a monk, but he is sent to serve at the kings court. He is determined to live as a monk, but the heroine breaks the ice around his monkish heart. Good book, but not that great