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Marcus Hayes

Co-owner, Mercer Hayes Creative

An ambitious agency co-owner, Marcus wants to protect his business and the household he shares with Ashley. By withholding financial information, he puts both under greater strain. His efforts at counseling and disclosure begin while the financing questions remain active. Toxic Loyalty — Marcus wants to preserve the agency and repair his marriage. As the agency weighs its options, the possibility of help from Leonard’s network tests whether Marcus will accept the personal assurances that can come with a business introduction.

Profession
Agency partner
Based in
Atlanta
First appears
Toxic Connections
Affiliations
Founding Lead
Appears in
Toxic Connections · Toxic Loyalty

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ProfessionalDavid Mercer

Business partners at Mercer Hayes Creative.

RomanticAshley Brooks-Hayes

Married. Their storyline carries through Book One and into Book Three, where commitment, financial security and individual choice collide.

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Details that follow Toxic Loyalty.