Publisher's Synopsis
At 27, Catrina Blackwood is a professional concert pianist. Every year she goes to Scotland to spend time with her maternal grandfather, Shay McCowlyn, the Earl of Crieff. Born and raised in Maine, her father and oldest brother keep playing matchmaker with no success. This year, her trip to visit her grandfather has a couple of twists. This year, Ian has a surprise visit from his middle daughter Beverly who has been living in the United States for over 25 years. She's accompanied by her nephew, Cord Winston who meets his grandfather for the first time. Ian throws a gala party for Beverly and Cord and makes sure Cat and Shay are invited. Shay teases that her Prince Charming might have been attending but could not have foreseen the events that would follow. Cord rescues Cat after wild dogs attack Shay's prize stallion when she flees unarmed on the horse.Trying to rush things, Shay invites Bev and Cord to a formal dinner and selects a regal gown for Cat. Cord thinks she is too rich for his cattle ranch in Oklahoma. Cat tells Shay Cord has lassoed her heart and is heartbroken when he abruptly goes home without saying goodbye. Back at the ranch, Cord is miserable. He discovers he can't forget his Scottish Lassie and wants another chance. Cord surprises her on stage after her performance with red roses and a proposal of marriage. When Cat's brother Danny arrives with his wife Linda and four sons, Cord realizes his new ranch home isn't as spacious as when only he and Bev were living there. Then, the night of their wedding, a tornado destroys Cord's ranch home and Cord's plans for his new bride. Cord's younger sister Katie, returns to ask Cat for cash and leave Cat with her 12 day old newborn daughter. The newlyweds find themselves new parents but quickly fall in love with tiny Kathy. Cord thinks his sister; Katie is trying to steal more cash. Kathy's first trip to visit her pediatrician ends in near disaster when a red pickup truck T bones their SUV and a stray bullet causes Cat to miscarry. Only Cat's 357 revolver stops a hooded woman from grabbing Kathy from the back seat. What else can life possibly throw at them? Frank Dailey and his son Kyle, are building their new home as quickly as possible. Of course, Frank has to take some time to court Beverly McCord and wed her. They have another wedding to attend in Texas when Franks' son, Kyle marries Linda's sister, Sara. Will this trip to Texas be a happy occasion or the nightmare Cord fears? Go visit Cat and her Cowboy and discover if they ever find a life for themselves.