Perfect Morning — Marcia Evanick

When Jason Nesbit entered Riki McCormick's yard in search of his young daughter, he never expected to find an emerald-eyed vixen acting as her foster mother. He'd just learned that Charleen was his child when his ex-wife died in an accident, but what did a bachelor businessman have to offer this shy little girl who clung to a huge dog and never spoke? Jason marveled at Riki's houseful of love -- and was captivated by the sweet, spirited woman who'd made room in her life for seven special kids. Under Jason's steamy scrutiny, Riki felt a wave of longing to be kissed breathless and held tight. When Jason's Texas drawl warned her that her waiting days were over, Riki unpacked her slinkiest lingerie and dreamed of satin sheets and firelight. Jason was desperate to taste her lips, to hear her purr in his arms, but courting Riki with children underfoot seemed downright impossible. Could they save the days for family, and reserve the nights for their love?