Please Keep Me — Mimi Barbour

In this Christmas love story, a single mom of a very intelligent four-year-old daughter, Belinda Page is at her wits end trying to keep up with the munchkin. When the child throws herself into a lake to rescue a puppy, Belinda is frantic. Turning to the man who saves both babies, she seeks his support - until she finds out he's one of those hated Carltons. After all, it was at their home where she'd gone to a party, been drugged, raped and left to deal with the consequences of that distressing evening she couldn't quite remember. Dr. Reed Carlton, an introvert who feels uncomfortable around most people, can't believe his luck. He's finally found Lindy; a girl from his past, a fond memory that has haunted him for over four years. Except that this Lindy hates him on sight. What was that all about? At least her daughter and the puppy were on his side. But should their affection be enough for Lindy to accept him into her family's life.