Leslie Anne Greene Carter is The Last Original Wife among her husband Wesley''s successful Atlanta social set. His cronies have all traded in the mothers of their children¡Xwho they promised to love and cherish ''til death did them part¡Xfor tanned and toned young Barbie brides.
If losing the social life and close friends she adored wasn''t painful enough, a series of setbacks has shaken Les up and she''s had enough of playing the good wife. Now, she''s going to take some time for herself¡Xin the familiar comforts and stunning beauty of Charleston, her beloved hometown. In her brother''s historic home, she will reclaim the carefree girl who spent lazy summers sharing steamy kisses with her first love on Sullivans Island. Along Charleston''s cobblestone streets, under the Lowcountry''s dazzling blue sky, Les will indulge herself with icy cocktails, warm laughter and bittersweet memories. Daring to listen to her inner voice, she will realize what she wants . . . and find the life of which she''s always dreamed.