Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on May 21, 1944)

Happy Birthday to the novelist who made cowboy romance irresistible—Janet Dailey! You've given us swoon-worthy ranchers, picturesque landscapes, and romances so tantalizing even our bookmarks blush. From "Foxfire Light" to your unforgettable Calder family saga, you've successfully charmed readers into sleepless nights (and occasional daydreams involving Stetsons).

With hundreds of millions of copies sold worldwide, you’ve turned romantic fiction into a grand adventure filled with passion and heart-stopping plot twists. Here’s hoping today brings you as much joy as you've brought fans everywhere—and may every birthday candle represent another best-seller's success story waiting eagerly in line.