Philipa Baddingham was nothing like her two brothers. She's strong minded but kind, wouldn't hurt a fly, knew right from wrong... well at least she thought she did... until she fell for a married man. Declan O'Hara x OC

Corinium Television, a once-prestigious production company tucked away in the English countryside, is in crisis. To salvage its public image, Tony Baddingham calls in a specialist: Alexandra Thorne: a glacial redhead, divorced from a powerful politician, a single mother, and a ruthless strategist. Reluctantly, she returns to the Cotswolds, surrounded by rumors, former friends, old enemies, and a workplace unsure whether to fear her or admire her. Amid budget cuts, sabotaged costumes, and crumbling scripts, Alexandra must lead the charge to modernize Corinium... and stop Venturer from claiming victory. What she didn't expect? Declan O'Hara: a rugged, serious, mildly infuriating Irish journalist with an inconvenient history of accidental charm. Between dangerous flirtations, whispered exchanges in crowded rooms, behind-the-scenes cold wars, and nights where there's only one bed... what happens when she begins to suspect she may have chosen the wrong side of the story? Too late to run. And Alexandra Thorne has never been one to back down from a fight. Declan O'Hara x OC

in which cathy baddingham comes back from rehab to restore her reputation by working at corinium only to find herself falling for the very man who could set her reputation on fire RIVALS FANFICTION declan o'hara x femoc!

Venturer finds out that building a production company from the soil up, is hard, and it's costly. That's why when Rupert believes he's hit the jackpot by gaining sponsors, he's taken aback by Declan's reluctance. Declan O'Hara, a man of pride and integrity, would not rely on a snobby socialite for his cause, not a chance in hell. But when that chance in hell doesn't go his way, will he be able to get over himself? Or will problems be created for all involved, and will those problems be daydreams or nightmares? (Declan O'Hara x OC) (This takes place after season 1, but does not follow the plot of season 2 / the rest of the book)

When household actress Josie Sinclair breaks off her third engagement-in a blazing tabloid scandal complete with thrown rings, flung drinks, and a scathing front-page headline-she does what any sensible woman would do: flee to the countryside. Unfortunately, that countryside belongs to her infamously decadent brother, Rupert Campbell-Black. The plan is simple: stay out of sight and avoid drama. Easier said than done, when her new next door neighbour is Declan O'Hara- The brooding Irish broadcaster. Declan thinks Josie's just another spoiled, self-absorbed, socialite brat ready to coast on scandal. And Josie? She thinks Declan is a judgemental workaholic, sanctimonious brute who couldn't tell a punchline from a punch. As Josie Sinclair is pulled deeper into the chaotic world of politics, media wars, and decadent country weekends, she finds herself tangled in rivalries old and new. But when secrets from the past begin to surface, and her carefully controlled persona starts to crack, Josie must decide what's real, what's performance-and whether her greatest role might just be the one she never meant to play.

❛ She's the albatross, she is here to destroy you. ❜ RIVALS DISNEY+ SEASON ONE DECLAN O'HARA X OFC

I will be your father figure (very happy) I have had enough of crime (please let me) I will be the one who loves you 'Til the end of time (of time)

At twenty-five, Magnolia Sterling is used to moving between worlds without belonging to any of them. Raised among horsey aristocrats, television producers, and political scandals, she has perfected the art of staying on the edge-observing, never fully seen. When her childhood friend Rupert Campbell-Black invites her to spend the summer at his estate in Rutshire, she agrees. It's harmless. Familiar. A quiet escape. Until she meets Declan O'Hara. Newly arrived in Rutshire, the brilliant and infamously volatile Declan is escaping his own wreckage-a failed marriage, a toxic newsroom, and a reputation for leaving chaos in his wake. And he certainly isn't looking for distraction. He's older, complicated, and entirely off-limits. She's under Rupert's protection, and far too clever to be just another story. But when desire turns reckless and reputations hang in the balance, Magnolia and Declan must decide how much they're willing to risk - for one unforgettable summer.

"you took me for a fool, you stole my youth." In 1980's Rutshire, Aislinn Elle retires from the shiny lights of Hollywood and spends her days in her mansion relaxing with a book and the fire, far, far away from her husband. It's only when Declan O'Hara, Corinium's new starlet arrives into the peaceful county does she finally realise she's not going to let her husband have all the fun... or When two twin flames, lost in their seperate marriages, desperate for love, find that not all is lost. TW: domestic abuse, addiction & violence Declan O'Hara x OC RIVALS {season1 - completed} {season2 - coming soon!}

In fair Rutshire, where we lay our scene From forth the fatal rivalries of foes A pair of clandestine lovers meet In the most tumultuous of times Amidst affairs, franchise season, and a pesky older brother ───※ ·❆· ※─── Based on the plot and characters of 'Rivals' by Jilly Cooper