A Birch Falls Novel Series by Poppy Fitzgerald

What was supposed to be the typical “girls night out” with a couple of drinks, and a fun catch-up with her best friend, turns into something completely different for married, but lonely, Eloise Fitzpatrick. She wasn’t expecting to get stood up by her bestie, or to have a tall, dark and dangerous stranger hit on her and steal a kiss under the street lamp.Her unexpected night causes an eruption of conflicting emotions inside of her, including the crushing sense of betrayal to her husband... moreWhat was supposed to be the typical “girls night out” with a couple of drinks, and a fun catch-up with her best friend, turns into something completely different for married, but lonely, Eloise Fitzpatrick. She wasn’t expecting to get stood up by her bestie, or to have a tall, dark and dangerous stranger hit on her and steal a kiss under the street lamp.Her unexpected night causes an eruption of conflicting emotions inside of her, including the crushing sense of betrayal to her husband. For the first time in years, Eloise finds herself feeling sexy, desired, wanted…But the guilt of these feelings threatens to consume her. Her husband, Caleb, may currently be married to his job, but she can remind him of why he married her first. Eloise is determined to pour more energy into her marriage to make it work, and forget the handsome stranger with the heart stopping kisses.Unfortunately for Eloise, the stranger has other plans, and they do not include a happily ever after with Caleb. His obsession isn’t just leading Eloise astray… it is taking her down a dark path that may be the destruction of more than just her marriage.Astray is an adult dark romance with dark themes of betrayal, stalking, SA, kidnapping and is intended for mature audiences only. less

Serena Malcolm is barely keeping her head above water.When an accident kills her father and disables her mother, Serena’s idyllic life in Birch Falls ceases to exist. Gone are the days of parties, study dates and a carefree life. At the tender age of 18, she finds herself stepping into a parental role with only her best friend, Kai, and an elderly neighbor as her support system... moreSerena Malcolm is barely keeping her head above water.When an accident kills her father and disables her mother, Serena’s idyllic life in Birch Falls ceases to exist. Gone are the days of parties, study dates and a carefree life. At the tender age of 18, she finds herself stepping into a parental role with only her best friend, Kai, and an elderly neighbor as her support system.After spending two years lost in a balancing act of caring for her mother, working two jobs, and graduating college, Serena forgets what it’s like to be cared for. That is, until Dominick Reeves, a devastatingly handsome cop with a sexual intensity that cannot be ignored, swoops into Serena’s life.What starts as a whirlwind romance begins to turn sinister as Dominick increasingly asserts control over her world. Serena may have wished for escape, but she finds herself in exile.Exile is an adult contemporary romance that deal with some darker themes, including DV, manipulation, controlling partners, police injustice, dubious consent and parental loss. It is intended for mature audiences only less

One woman. Two brothers out to ruin each other. A secret that could destroy all three.Dane When I first met Everly, the age difference alone led the casual observer to dismiss my feelings as a schoolboy crush, but the truth is, she's had me wrapped around her finger for years...Too bad my callous bastard of a half-brother went and put a ring on her finger first... moreOne woman. Two brothers out to ruin each other. A secret that could destroy all three.Dane When I first met Everly, the age difference alone led the casual observer to dismiss my feelings as a schoolboy crush, but the truth is, she's had me wrapped around her finger for years...Too bad my callous bastard of a half-brother went and put a ring on her finger first.Years later, when I am brought into her path again, I can tell she sees the man I've become just as clearly as she's finally come to see the truth about the monster she married.He won't let her go without a fight, but he's finally picked a fight I won't let him win just to keep the family peace.Everly I never saw myself as a cheater, but I never saw myself married to a monster, either.The trustworthy man I fell in love with has been warped by power. Now corruption, greed, and manipulation come as naturally to my husband as breathing. He’s even willing to use his brother, Dane’s, unrequited crush on me to manipulate him.Dane is different. Instead of seeing me as an asset to his image, he sees me for who I am. He looks at me like I am special. For the first time in years, I feel treasured. Important.Unfortunately, Bryce doesn’t want to let me go and we are tied together by more than just wedding vows. We are bound by a secret that is big enough to destroy all three of us.Duress is an adult dark romantic suspense and is intended for mature audiences only. Please see inside for full content considerations. less