Callie Devereaux, a Southern Belle with a distinct personality all of her own. She eventually takes charge as the only remaining heiress of a family estate previously owned and dominated by men of the Southern Confederacy. But Callie, a rare Creole native, born of wealth, beauty, and a humongous appetite for sex, is no pushover. Men find that, although she's what fantasies are made of, keeping her subdued is an illusion as well. She has a daughter, a daughter whose best friend is quite a mystery. And a butler so witty and outspoken he's sometimes more nerve-wracking than he is help around the house. He's been with the Devereaux family for what seems like forever and, as a father figure, loves Callie dearly regardless of how borderline insane he thinks she might be. Eventually, a husband comes along at just the right time in Callie's life when settling down in marriage. does seem ideal. He's got kids, too, and together, they become a happy family. However, love, hardship, and tragedy come in all forms and fashions. And as it is with anything else in life, nothing will last forever, including what some would consider to be a perfect marriage.
