The naked truth: a memoir

When Leslie Morgan divorced after a 20-year marriage, both her self-esteem and romantic optimism were shattered.

She was determined to avoid the cliché of the 'lonely, middle-aged divorcée' lamenting her stretch marks and begging her kids to craft her online dating profile.

Instead, Leslie celebrated her independence with an audacious plan: she would devote a year to seeking out five lovers in hopes of unearthing the erotic adventures and authentic connections long missing from her life.

Clumsy and clueless at first, she overcame mortifying early missteps, buoyed by friends and blind faith. And so she found men at yoga class, the airport, and high school reunions - all without the torture of dating websites.

Along the way she uncovered new truths about sex, aging, men, self-confidence, and what it means to be an older woman today.