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...

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.

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...

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...

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?

In the heart of Texas lives a family as big and bold as the state itself. TheDaltrys 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 then about character—but they often learn quite a bit about love along the way... Atlas Daltry was the entrepreneur of the family, forever lists and doing figures. But no amount of figuring could prepare him for his grandmother's latest scheme. To claim his birthday prize, stiff and proper Atlas had to court the eccentric Widow Clairmore! A beautiful traveling saleswoman who dressed like a circus performer than a lady, Charlotte was not Atlas' type. But he soon discovered that her beauty was more than skin deep—and that even his solid head for business cant keep him from falling head over heels in love...