When high school senior Dahlia McFarlane meets Nigel Butcher—a charming British musician with a talent for making her feel seen—she leaps at the chance to escape her small Long Island life. One chance encounter leads to a whirlwind relationship full of passion and promise.
But the dream soon starts to unravel. Behind Nigel’s spotlight lies jealousy, control, and secrets that leave Dahlia isolated an ocean away from home. When her fairy tale collapses in public view, she’s forced to begin again—this time on her own terms.
Set between 1990s New York City, its suburbs, and London’s Notting Hill, Bloom is a moving, complex story about love’s illusions, identity, and the remarkable art of choosing yourself.
But the dream soon starts to unravel. Behind Nigel’s spotlight lies jealousy, control, and secrets that leave Dahlia isolated an ocean away from home. When her fairy tale collapses in public view, she’s forced to begin again—this time on her own terms.
Set between 1990s New York City, its suburbs, and London’s Notting Hill, Bloom is a moving, complex story about love’s illusions, identity, and the remarkable art of choosing yourself.
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Format
Kindle, 288 pages
Published
October 28, 2025 by Doctor Bird Press
When high school senior Dahlia McFarlane meets Nigel Butcher—a charming British musician with a talent for making her feel seen—she leaps at the chance to escape her small Long Island life. One chance encounter leads to a whirlwind relationship full of passion and promise.
But the dream soon starts to unravel. Behind Nigel’s spotlight lies jealousy, control, and secrets that leave Dahlia isolated an ocean away from home. When her fairy tale collapses in public view, she’s forced to begin again—this time on her own terms.
Set between 1990s New York City, its suburbs, and London’s Notting Hill, Bloom is a moving, complex story about love’s illusions, identity, and the remarkable art of choosing yourself.
But the dream soon starts to unravel. Behind Nigel’s spotlight lies jealousy, control, and secrets that leave Dahlia isolated an ocean away from home. When her fairy tale collapses in public view, she’s forced to begin again—this time on her own terms.
Set between 1990s New York City, its suburbs, and London’s Notting Hill, Bloom is a moving, complex story about love’s illusions, identity, and the remarkable art of choosing yourself.