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Lucy Harper, a 28‑year‑old elementary‑school teacher, struggles with self‑realization and feels as though she has become a "sex coma." When she receives an invitation to her ten‑year high school reunion, her childhood friends Jana and Grady try to support her as she prepares to confront her reputation. Their encouragement is complicated by the presence of Vivian dePalma, a self‑made diva who notices Lucy’s struggle. As the reunion approaches, Lucy’s friends believe it may be her last chance to re‑discover herself and make a lasting impression. The story follows Lucy’s internal journey toward confidence and self‑acceptance in the context of teacher life, single adulthood, and reunion expectations.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Romance/Romantic Comedy
Authors: Donna Kauffman
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