At Bonkers Romance, we set out to celebrate bold, fearless storytelling—the kind of big swings that push a genre forward. With this project, we’re going back to where it all began…and opening the door for a whole new readership to step inside.

The fingerprints from these five authors and these five books can be found on an entire generation of writers. These are your favorite author’s favorite authors!

Whether you’ve loved these stories for years or are discovering them for the very first time, you can’t miss this celebration of bold storytelling.

We’re creating a limited-edition collector’s set featuring five iconic paranormal romance novels.

Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh. A woman whose existence has been erased falls in love with a dangerous man with the power to destroy the world. A dark love story that borders the line of beauty and madness. 

Hot and Badgered by Shelly Laurenston. A naked woman on the run falls out of the sky and lands face-first on a grizzly shifter's balcony and he… helps? By the time he realizes she's a honey badger, she's run away with his heart.

The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter. A woman in suffering seeks help from the Lords of the Underworld—men who carry unimaginable power, but also an eternal curse. What happens when the most dangerous man finds a woman who can silence his inner demons? 

Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward. A touch-averse former blood slave turned warrior becomes the reluctant protector of a traumatized female vampire who only feels safe with him. Their only chance at happiness is facing down their demons…together.

Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole. What happens when the only person there to protect you, is the person you have a sworn blood vendetta against? A prophesied, powerful young witch takes refuge with a jaded, brutal werewolf to battle an evil that is more than the bad blood between them.

Each book is reimagined with:

These are the editions these books have always deserved…and the perfect starter pack for those lucky enough to be reading them for the first time!

Elevate your bookshelf with this luxurious five book collection. Each deluxe linen hardcover features elegant foil stamping, sprayed edges, a ribbon bookmark, full color artwork endpages, and a gorgeous slipcase with brand new character art from Finn Frei.

Short answer: Yes!

We intentionally picked fan-favorites of each series that function as standalone stories, each with their own happily-ever-after. You'll have no trouble starting the series with any of these romances...but we dare you to try to stop there!

To thank you for bringing this project to life, all backers will have the option of being credited in the acknowledgments.

As long as you provide your name by October 1st, your name can appear in the back of each book. We will give instructions on how to do this after the campaign is finished. 

Five dark, dangerous, and powerfully addictive romances for you to sink your teeth into. Each story luring you into an intense world that may transform you into someone new. 

Explore how love, passion, and even obsession can transform even the most dangerous individuals.

A woman whose existence has been erased falls in love with a dangerous, powerful man. A dark love story that borders the line of beauty and madness. 

An ill-tempered and fierce woman falls out of the sky and lands face-first on a grizzly shifter's balcony and he… helps? By the time he realizes she's a honey badger, she's run and taken his heart with her.

A woman in suffering seeks help from the Lords of the Underworld—men who carry unimaginable power, but also an eternal curse. What happens when the most dangerous man finds a woman who can silence his inner demons? 

A former blood slave vampire saves a woman and becomes obsessed with vengeance against her abductors. The story explores how someone can let go of their need for revenge when love is on the table. 

What happens when the only person there to protect you, is the person you have a sworn blood vendetta against? An exceptional young witch takes refuge with a jaded, brutal werewolf to battle an evil that is more than the bad blood between them. 

There will be 1000 signed book sets available. Each book with have its own custom signature page and be signed by its respective author. Once those sell out, the hardcover sets will have digital signatures (which will be clearly marked when you select a tier). 

Expand beyond these gorgeous editions, with a curated selection of deluxe merch, including spicy vellum inserts, book nooks, art cards, and more…

Display your passion and elevate your shelves with five spicy vellum inserts designed by Skaiwitch. These semi transparent, 6" x 9" pieces of art are intended to be placed into your book and bring the scene to life. You can also use them for display in our Book Nook!

What is a book nook? It's a box designed to fit right on your shelves next to your books. If you've ever had a craving to display some of the vellum inserts we've sold in the past, this is sized to fit them all! Slip in a tea light behind, and you have all your gorgeous art on display! There is also a section in the back with storage for all those bookmarks and bookish accessories you've been collecting.

You can also display your love for these characters through five art cards with the stepback art from Finn Frei.

Indulge yourself with a 4 oz custom Paranormal Romance Royalty candle from Old Soul Artisan, with notes of juniper, white tea, and lime, designed to inspire your Obsession...

You can also get the adorable Paranormal Romance Royalty commemorative metal coin, or sticker set! The sticker sheets feature the character art, cover icon, character names, and our favorite quote from each book!

Check out their Leveling Up campaign before it ends! 

Support our campaign with greater flexibility! BackerKit's Pay Over Time option allows backers pledging $150 or more to split their payment into four monthly installments after our campaign ends.

Here's how it works: When you pledge $150+, you'll see the Pay Over Time option at checkout. At the end of our campaign (September 5th), you'll be charged 25% of your total pledge monthly over four months. Your pledge is confirmed immediately, and you'll receive all rewards alongside other backers once fulfillment begins.

This payment flexibility makes it easier to support at higher tiers while managing your budget effectively.

There's no interest or additional fees, just a more accessible way to back the projects you love! Look for the Pay Over Time option during checkout when pledging $150 or more.

No AI was used for any part of this campaign. We support human artists. 

You can pry our beloved em-dashes out of our cold, human fingers. 

We have done our best to estimate shipping costs, based on weight of the packages and current shipping rates. With the current state of our world, there's a chance the actual shipping cost will be different. We will give plenty of notice before we charge shipping, with the estimated timeline being in June 2027.

Bonkers Romance will not be collecting any VAT or customs fees. It will be the responsibility of the individual backers to take care of that when we ship. 

We have endless appreciation for the artists and designers who helped bring this project to life.

Stepback art by Finn Frei
Cover and slipcase design by Elizabeth Turner Stokes
Vellum art by Skaiwitch
Formatting by Qamber Designs
Campaign graphics by Vala
Candle from Old Soul Artisan

Bonkers Romance is a partnership between Katee Robert and Jenny Nordbak that celebrates bold, fearless storytelling. They have raised more than $2.5 million with crowdfunding projects and are advocates for the future of crowdfunding in publishing. 

Through the Bonkers Romance Book Fair, they have mentored a cohort of authors who are new to Backerkit to share the knowledge they’ve gleaned from six successful campaigns. With this collaboration, they hope to facilitate sharing ideas and creating a rising tide that uplifts authors at any point in their career who want to try crowdfunding.