Queen of the alliterative series titles, Jordan Millsaps has a new one for us--Marriage on My Mind! Listen in as we chat about Mallory Bradford and her non-existent breakdown (or so she claims). See why I opened it up on Kindle the moment we got out of the interview and read as I cooked dinner.

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Move over "Boyfriend in the Bargain" series, "Marriage on My Mind" is here, and we're kicking off with a woman who just wants to be a wife and mother--and she's determined to have it. Her friends... well, they are going for a modified idea and working on enjoying wedding plans... for a nonexistent wedding.

Don't know about you, but I'm eager for the next one!

Mallory Bradford Is Not Having a Breakdown by Jordan Millsaps

I know what I want, and it’s pretty simple—a husband.

Maybe I sound a tiny bit like a desperate wannabe-housewife, but I like to think of myself as goal-oriented about this situation. Because, unfortunately, I can’t do any of the other things on my five-year plan until I’ve checked that one off.

Thankfully, I have great friends who convince me that I don’t need a man to do all the things on my list. At their encouragement, I’m jumping into the fun parts of planning a wedding—tasting cake samples, trying on beautiful dresses, and taking dance lessons.

I expect it to be a fun distraction to keep me sane while I continue my hunt for a husband. What I don’t expect is for my coworker Daniel to volunteer when I need a partner for some of these activities, or for people to continuously mistake him for my fiancé.

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Oh, wow. When I read the synopsis for House of Honor by Margaret Ann Philbrick, I knew this was going to be a fabulous book. Forget all the endorsements and starred reviews, listen in to hear just how awesome this book is!

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When Margaret described the story within House of Honor, I not only learned a lot of art history, but I got a taste of Italy (sadly, without pasta and gelato... sniff). I can't wait to see what she coes up with next.

House of Honor by Margaret Ann Philbrick

Two Italian sons, one woman, linked by a masterpiece painting, are put to a test of loyalty and honor.

At the heart of this gripping tale is Orazio Bordoni, the wayward son of a construction magnate, living a reckless life like that of his artistic hero Caravaggio. He finds himself befriended by Nicolo Giotto, the devoted son of a powerful Sicilian mafia clan, who wants to uphold the honor of his family.

As the dark underbelly of the art world and the Vatican expose their true character, Orazio finds himself in a world where his loyalty is tested, honor is at stake, and the boundaries between life, love, and art blur. He and Nicolo discover just how far they're willing to push those boundaries, even if it means sacrificing everything.

House of Honor is a pivotal story that weaves the threads of history, the ruthless allure of the mafia, the enigmatic power of the Vatican, and the timeless brilliance of Caravaggio.

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