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...