Cobbett's Literary Rides 

Todd is a bully and a posh bully at that. He has never had to work for a girl's affections before and does not know how to.
Using his tough guy act to woo Carmel Edwards makes him fall flat on his face.

Carmel hates Todd until a dance at The Venue Nightclub changes everything. Now, she's falling more in love every day, but he's getting pulled away.

Todd's father is planning for his eldest son to take up residence at 10 Downing Street. First, by marrying the daughter of a prominent local MP and eventually as Prime Minister. When Todd's interest in Carmel threatens those plans, his father uses emotional blackmail to get Todd to toe the line. 
Todd has a choice, his political future, his inheritance and his little brother's happiness, or Carmel, the girl he loves.
​​​​​​​He can't have both.