title: To Have & to Hold
author: St. Vie, Caron
description: Two women, worlds’ apart, different rules, Hating the player but playing the game. There can be only one winner for the coveted prize of The charming, wealthy, titled & handsome David Manning ALICIA born and raised in Hackney, is a dedicated wife, passionate about her career, provider for her family and loyal to her girls Frances & Dorothy. Unfortunately, her husband Carl has other plans and Alicia’s world is shattered by his adultery. Martin, the senior partner at her law firm introduces Alicia to his longstanding client & friend, David Manning. There begins a tug of war between her professional conduct, her children and affections for the world’s most eligible bachelor. For Carl her husband, it isn’t just a case of losing his street cred, his wife and his children - to lose out to a “white boy” would destroy even more. DAVID MANNING is the CEO of a conglomerate. David is titled, ruthless, wealthy, handsome & desired by the most beautiful women in the world. All covet the title of “Lady Manning” but none have captured his heart. The most desired bachelor on the international scene had no place for love, that it is, until he is introduced to single mother of two, Alicia. Mindful of the snobbery and ruthless prejudices of high society David goes against heritage and tradition, instead he follows his heart & embarks on a journey to bring about a seamless transition between Alicia’s world and his. CHARLIE laid claim to David’s affections and enormous wealth from the moment she came on board as his personal assistant. David launches Alicia into Charlie’s exclusive playground where everyone who is anyone plays by Charlie’s rules. At the annual charity ball Charlie observes chemistry between David and Alicia that poses a serious threat. Charlie holds a grudge and like a dark brooding mafia wife becomes the driving force behind a sequence of events, with only one purpose - to eliminate the competition.