Books like Perfect Morning by Marcia Evanick

When a local businessman discovers he has a child of his own, he steps into a world he never imagined: a silent girl, a loyal Great Dane, and a mother who runs a lively household full of children and baseball practices. Riki McCormick, whose life has been built around the vibrant chaos of seven children, the creaking old house she keeps, and the rhythms of everyday life, has never thought of romance. A chance encounter with Jason Nesbit changes everything: she sees a man whose heart is already tied to a mysterious daughter named Charleen. As Jason comes to seek his young daughter—who learns she is his only child after his ex‑wife’s fatal accident—both men must learn what it means to trust and love new bonds. Charleen’s silent resistance and the family’s boisterous energy make every step toward connection a challenge, while Virginia evenings hint that perhaps a perfect morning could still be within reach.

First publish date: 1989