Easy on the Eyes
Copyright
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are
used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.
Copyright © 2009 by Jane Porter
All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced,
distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written
permission of the publisher.
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Contents
Copyright
Praise for the Novels of Jane Porter
Acknowledgments
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-one
About the Author
5 Steps to Ageless Beauty
Praise for the Novels of
Jane Porter
EASY ON THE EYES
“Jane Porter writes endlessly entertaining and yet deeply thoughtful novels. EASY ON THE EYES is a perceptive, tender page-turner—a
joy to read.”
—Laura Caldwell, author of Red Hot Lies
“A page-turning novel about love, loss, friendship, aging, and beauty (not necessarily in that order). I couldn’t put it down.”
—Karen Quinn, author of Holly Would Dream and The Ivy Chronicles
“Jane Porter knows a woman’s heart as well as her mind. EASY ON THE EYES is a smart, sophisticated, fun read with characters
you’ll fall in love with. Another winning novel by Jane Porter.”
—Mia King, national bestselling author of Good Things and Sweet Life
“Witty and observant—Tiana’s search for love and meaning amidst shallow celebrity will stay with you long after you’ve finished
reading.”
—Berta Platas, author of Lucky Chica
“A fun, poignant story about searching for life and love on the other side of forty.”
—Beth Kendrick, author of The Pre-Nup
MRS. PERFECT
“Great warmth and wisdom… Jane Porter creates a richly emotional story.”
—Chicago Tribune
“Porter’s authentic character studies and meditations on what really matters make Mrs. Perfect a perfect… novel.”
—USA Today
“Thrills and laughs.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Porter scores another home run.”
—Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
“Fans will appreciate Ms. Porter’s strong look at what happens to relationships when the walls come tumbling down.”
—Midwest Book Review
“More poignant than the standard mommy-lit fare.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Jane Porter understands women. This is the kind of book you’ll want to share with your best friend.”
—Melanie Lynne Hauser, author of Confessions of a Super Mom and Super Mom Saves the World
“Jane Porter strikes a fine balance in the follow-up to her hit Odd Mom Out, Mrs. Perfect, a novel about losing ‘The Good Life’ only to discover what the good life really is—funny, thought-provoking, affecting…
and highly recommended.”
—Lauren Baratz-Logsted, author of Secrets of My Suburban Life and Vertigo
“Porter does a spectacular job of creating… characters that resonate in the hearts of moms everywhere.”
—South Jersey Mom
“Compulsively readable… a delicious treat.”
—
BookReporter.com
“Real life hits trophy wife right in the Botox, in Porter’s empowering page-turner!”
—Leslie Carroll, author of Choosing Sophie and Play Dates
ODD MOM OUT
“Jane Porter nails it poignantly and perfectly. This mommy-lit is far from fluff. Sensitive characters and a protagonist who
doesn’t cave in to the in-crowd give this novel its heft.”
—USA Today
“A poignant critique of mommy cliques and the plight of single parents.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Funny and poignant… delightful.”
—Stella Cameron
“Best of all is Porter’s take on mother-daughter dynamics.”
—Newport News Daily Press
“Odd Mom Out is an engaging tale that examines important issues of today’s world. Behind the entertaining, witty prose are insightful
observations about real life.”
—Woodbury Magazine
“Marta is an intriguing heroine.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Keenly emotional and truly uplifting.”
—Booklist
FLIRTING WITH FORTY
“A terrific read! A wonderful, life-and love-affirming story for women of all ages.”
—Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author
“Calorie-free accompaniment for a poolside daiquiri.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Strongly recommended. Porter’s thoughtful prose and strong characters make for an entertaining and thought-provoking summer
read.”
—Library Journal
Also by Jane Porter
Mrs. Perfect
Odd Mom Out
Flirting with Forty
The Frog Prince
For Mary Katherine Porter
My sister, inspiration, and best friend
Thank you as always to my superb agent, Karen Solem, who makes me believe I can do anything.
Thank you to my editor, Karen Kosztolnyik, who works tirelessly on my behalf, nurturing every book from inception to publication.
To all at Grand Central Publishing, from the fantastic editorial department, to the creative minds in the art department,
to savvy marketing, to my publicist Melissa Bullock, to the fantastic sales team— thank you for working so hard on my books’
behalf.
To Megan Crane, Liza Palmer, Lilian Darcy, and Christine Fugate, thank you for the hours and hours you spent reading this
manuscript and generously sharing your time, talent, and opinions. I wouldn’t have found the end, or the middle, without you.
I loved the brainstorm, the edits, and even the rants.
To my guy, Ty Gurney, and my boys, Jake and Ty Gaskins, thank you for giving me such a wonderful life away from the writing
life. You make me feel very loved and happy.
And lastly, to my readers. Thank you for embracing my stories. You are the reason I write.
Tiana, how do you feel about a co-host?”
Only a couple minutes into the closed-door meeting with my boss, Glenn, the executive producer of America Tonight, and he drops that bombshell.
How can he be so casual about something so huge?
And something so bad?
“Co-host?” My voice doesn’t wobble, but I’m stunned. Horrified. For nearly six years I’ve been the sole host of the show.
It’s a show that debuted with me as the host, a show that’s earned me the nickname America’s Sweetheart. “Why would I do that,
when it’s my show?”
He hesitates, looks at me, thick sandy eyebrows shot with gray, before answering bluntly, “Your show’s in trouble.”
I silently count to five and speak only when I’m certain I’m perfectly in control. “You said it was a temporary blip. You
told me twice in the past few months not to worry.”
“Unfortunately, I was wrong. The downward cycle hasn’t reversed, and the network wants changes. They’ve brought in outside
consultants who’ve done extensive market studies.
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