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Sons and Daughters
Series · 5 books · 1995-1996

Books in series

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#1

The Ladies' Man

1995

In the heart of Texas lives a family as big and bold as the state itself The Daltrys are as different as they come, each with his or her own strengths—and weaknesses. Every time a Daltry turns twenty years old, they are presented with a task by their grandmother. These challenges are intended to teach them about character—but they often learn quite a bit about love along the way... Lee Daltry was the charmer of the family, but he couldn't charm his way out of this one. His grandmother was sending Lee back to the only place he had never fit in—school. But this time, he was going as the schoolmarm! More at ease taming horses than children, Lee sought advice from the only other teacher he knew—Meredith Lewis, a newcomer in town and the most proper lady he had ever met. Since he had taken her job as schoolmarm, she wanted nothing to do with him. But as Lee tried to tame the beautiful woman's anger, what started out as his family duty turned into an unforgettable lesson in love...
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#2

The Wallflower

1995

Persy would rather spend time cooking than courting, though she secretly longs for a more sophisticated lifestyle. For her 20th birthday, her grandmother sends her to New York for her cousin's debut. Though dazzled, Persy can't ignore the arrogance of high society. Just as she's about to give up and go home, Persy gets another present—true love.
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#3

The Matchmaker

1995

In the heart of Texas lives a family as big and bold as the state itself The Daltrys are as different as they come, each with his or her own strengths—and weaknesses. Every time a Daltry turns twenty years old, they are presented with a task by their grandmother. These challenges are intended to teach them about character—but they often learn quite a bit about lone along the way... C. J. Daltry was the loverboy of the family—until his fiancée walked out on him. From that moment on, he swore he'd forget about romance and flowers. But then, on C J.'s twentieth birthday, his grandmother asked him to do the impossible. To play matchmaker for lonely Lizzie Colepepper! C. J. couldn't imagine a more difficult task. Not because Lizzie wasn't sweet or young or pretty. She was all of those things—and more. But the scar on Lizzie's cheek made her shy away from the prospect of gentlemen callers. C. J. knew matchmaking wouldn't be easy. What he didn't know was that falling in lone was as simple as reaching out with his own wounded heart...
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#4

The Flirt

1995

In the heart of Texas lives a family as big and bold as the state itself. The Daltrys are as different as they come, each with his or her own strengths—and weaknesses. Every time a Daltry turns twenty years old, they are presented with a task by their grandmother. These challenges are intended to teach them about character—but they often learn quite a bit about love along the way... Venus Daltry was the beauty of the family—and she made sure everybody knew it! But the refined Texas belle almost lost her pretty head when her birthday labor was finally revealed. Venus was to spend a whole year riding on horseback from Texas to Nevada-helping a dime novelist write his latest book! And the moment Venus met author Sanford Buchanan, she knew she was in big trouble. Sanford seemed rough, uncultured... and, shall we say, blind to her legendary charms. But Venus' nightmare turns into a labor of love when she becomes smitten with her reluctant partner-and is determined to make sure their story has a very happy ending...
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#5

The Tomboy

1996

In the heart of Texas lives a family as big and bold as the state itself The Daltrys are as different as they come, each with his or her own strengths—and weaknesses. Every time a Daltry turns twenty years old, they are presented with a task by their grandmother. These challenges are intended to teach them about character—but they often learn quite a bit about lone along the way... Allie Daltry is the tomboy of the family-but her grandmother has a plan to make her into a proper lady. For her birthday labors, Allie is to bake a seven-layer cake, sew a fancy dress, and mind her sassy niece! When Allie trades her baggy britches for lacy dresses, something happens. All the fine fellows who thought she was "one of the guys" notice that she's different indeed. Even Hal, her best friend and riding partner, is smitten with the new Allie. But Allies known Hal since they were babies—he's like a brother to her. So why is she trying to make Hal jealous... and why is she turning to him for "lessons" in kissing?

Authors

Lorraine Heath
Author · 64 books

Also writes Young Adult under Rachel Hawthorne, Jade Parker, and with her son as J.A. London. Lorraine Heath has always had a soft spot for emotional love stories. No doubt because growing up, watching movies with her mom, she was taught that the best movies "won't half make you cry."​​​​​​​ She is the daughter of a British beauty (her mom won second place in a beauty contest sponsored by Max Factor® during which she received a kiss from Caesar Romero, (the Joker on the original Batman TV series) and a Texan who was stationed at Bovingdon while serving in the air force. Lorraine was born in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, but soon after moved to Texas. Her "dual" nationality has given her a love for all things British and Texan, and she enjoys weaving both heritages through her stories. When she received her BA degree in psychology from the University of Texas, she had no idea she had gained a foundation that would help her to create believable characters—characters that are often described as “real people.” She began her career writing training manuals and computer code for the IRS, but something was always missing. When she read a romance novel, she became not only hooked on the genre, but quickly realized what her writing lacked: rebels, scoundrels, and rogues. She's been writing about them ever since. Her work has been recognized with numerous industry awards including RWA's RITA®. Her novels have appeared on bestseller lists, including ​​​​​​​USA TODAY and the New York Times. The author of more than 60 novels, she writes historical and contemporary romance for adults and historical romance for teen readers. Under the names Rachel Hawthorne and Jade Parker, she writes popular contemporary, historical, and paranormal r​​omance for teens readers. She also writes young adult novels with her son under the name J. A. London.

Debra S. Cowan
Author · 1 books

aka Debra Cowan, Debra Marshall A native Sooner, romance author Debra S. Cowan was born in Idabel, Oklahoma, and later moved to the Tulsa area. Like many writers, Debra made up stories in her head as a child. Her B.A. in English was obtained with the intention of following family tradition and becoming a school teacher, but after she wrote her first novel, there was no looking back. An avid history buff, Debra enjoys traveling. She has visited places as diverse as Europe and Honduras, where she and her husband served as part of a medical mission team. Debra still lives in Oklahoma with her husband. She is a member of Romance Writers of America and is the Past President of Oklahoma Romance Writers of America. Her writing has been called "fast-paced", "vivid", "emotionally satisfying", and distinguished by "strong, compelling characters". Romantic Times Magazine says, "Her stories have the charm, tenderness and sensuality that captivate and enchant." Affaire de Coeur predicts, "Cowan shows the beautiful promise of a rising star." And The Literary Times urges, "Treat yourself to a novel by Debra Cowan. You'll be glad you did."

Linda Francis Lee
Linda Francis Lee
Author · 20 books

Linda Francis Lee is a native Texan now calling New York City home. Linda's writing career began when her article "There Is No Finish Line" was published in her university's quarterly magazine. But she got sidetracked from writing when she started teaching probability and statistics. Later she found her way back to writing, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution called her breakout novel, Blue Waltz, "absolutely stunning." Now Linda is the author of nineteen books that are published in sixteen countries around the world, in languages as diverse as Japanese and Russian. Two of her most recent novels are in development for feature films, and she is in the process of co-developing a television series set in her beloved Texas. Lee's next novel, her twentieth, is a large work of fiction about the redemption of a man, and will be released in 2011. When Linda isn't writing, she loves to run in Central Park and spend time with her husband, family, and friends.

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