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    Eye Of The Beholder
    Eye Of The Beholder
    Eye Of The Beholder
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    Eye Of The Beholder

    By Gail McFarland

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    Standing at the altar, looking into the eyes of the man you love, you look forward to a future as bright as the hope in your heart. Years later, it seems that sometimes even golden hope can be tarnished -- especially when your anniversary gift is an electric skillet.

    Heck, its enough to make a woman wonder what she's missing. Sure, the grass may look greener on the other side, and nobody wants to be a habit, to have their love taken for granted. But once offered flirtation, how do you find the value in what you have?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGail McFarland
    Release dateNov 4, 2011
    ISBN9781465926999
    Eye Of The Beholder
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    Gail McFarland

    Gail McFarland was once the girl known for never failing to get an 'A' in Honors English. Today, as proof that the smart can also be sassy, she is the published author of more than 100 short romantic confessions and short stories, numerous ebooks, and ten popular contemporary novels including: SUMMERWIND (BET/Arabesque) THE BEST FOR LAST(BET/Arabesque) WHEN LOVE CALLS (BET/Arabesque) BOUQUET with Roberta Gayle and Anna Laurence (BET/Arabesque) DREAM RUNNER (Genesis Press) DREAM KEEPER (Genesis Press) WAYWARD DREAMS Genesis Press) LADY KILLER (LULU Books) ALL FOR LOVE (CreateSpace Books) DOING BIG THINGS (CreateSpace Books). Best known for her contemporary romantic novels, Ms. McFarland is a contributing member of The GA Peach Authors. Ms. McFarland is also a dedicated wellness/fitness advocate. She is currently an active fitness instructor, health coach, wellness consultant, and community health volunteer. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Ms. McFarland now makes her home and place of literary creation in Atlanta, Georgia.

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    • 2/5
      I really wanted ot rate this higher because I love a plain/unattractive heroine, and there was soooo much set-up for good angst, but everything just moved too, I dunno, smoothly. It sort of drifted from one plot point to the next with little friction or build-up or climax. I mean, when Dave offhandedly mentions that he is looking forward to announcing they're expecting, I scanned every page back to the beginning looking for the part where Mary told him. Talk about anti-climactic! I guess I was just hoping for more angst and drama, where this is just a mild, sweet book. (2.5 stars)
    • 4/5
      It was a good read. I think some of us can relate to how Mary feels. The world judges us on the outside, but rarely do people take what's inside into account. Dave sounds like a treasure!

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    Eye Of The Beholder - Gail McFarland

    Eye Of The Beholder

    Gail McFarland

    Copyright 2011 by Gail McFarland

    Smashwords Edition

    Other Titles by Gail McFarland:

    Genesis Press/Indigo:

    Dream Runner

    Dream Keeper

    Wayward Dreams

    Lady Leo Press:

    If Ever

    Can A Sistah Get Some Love? (Anthology)

    BET/Arabesque:

    Summer Wind

    The Best For Last

    When Love Calls

    Bouquet (Mother’s Day Anthology)

    LULU Books:

    All For Love

    Lady Killer

    Smashwords Ebooks:

    All For Love

    Lady Killer

    Once (or Twice) In A Lifetime

    The Twentieth Century Fox

    This Side of Forever

    Heart of Justice

    If Ever

    This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events or locales is entirely coincidental.

    This book, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without permission. For information, address: P.O. Box 56782, Atlanta, Georgia 30343.

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    Eye Of The Beholder

    Gail McFarland

    An electric frying pan, I sighed, wondering why I’d ever gotten my hopes up. In nine years of marriage, I don’t think it had ever been harder for me to dredge up a smile, but I tried and sort of succeeded because it was expected. It’s real nice and… sturdy looking.

    It’s your birthday, and the handle of yours is cracked. Besides, I wanted you to have something nice, so I got you this one. It’s top of the line, and it’s got a guarantee. Mark’s arm fell around my shoulders when he bent to kiss my cheek. I sure don’t want my best girl frying herself instead of the chicken. He brushed his cheek against mine and smiled big. You know I love your fried chicken.

    Yeah, he did. He could eat the stuff as fast as

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