Stranded by a tempest at a haunted Topanga Canyon manor, sleep-deprived Monica and magnetic guide Charm are thrown together, where ghost-laced dreams and a dangerous, slow-burning tenderness blur the emotional boundaries.
Monica is exhausted—bone‑deep, soul‑deep tired. Months of brutal insomnia have wrecked her focus, her job, and any sense of herself. When her goth‑loving cousin Jackie books a “restful” lakeside retreat in the hills above Los Angeles, Monica is too desperate to say no.
Raven’s Nest is not the cozy spa from the website.
In a hundred‑year storm, the gray‑walled mansion beside a private lake feels more haunted than healing. The power is out. The road is washing away. A lone hearse waits in the drive. Inside, they find a silent grandmother in a wheelchair, a severe hostess knitting by the fire, and Charm, the dark‑eyed nephew whose smile feels as dangerous as it is tempting.
Backers who followed the campaign before it launched – “Storm Front” Bonus All backers who follow the campaign before it launches receive a digital Raven’s Nest mini-lore sheet: maps and notes on the lake, the adobe house, and the dreamscape amphitheater, delivered as a printable PDF.
First 48 Hours – Digital Postcard from Charm Raven All backers in the first 48 hours will receive a digital postcard from Charm. Charm is fascinated by details of the rare creatures who show up at the lake sometimes--like the phoenix. He may share some of what he knows.
Tropes in the book.
Storm at Raven’s Nest is a stand‑alone, contemporary paranormal romance novel set in a haunted Topanga Canyon retreat house during a once‑in‑a‑century storm.
Perfect for fans of Spirited Away with a gothic twist.
You’re booking a “wellness” getaway and getting:
An off‑beat Topanga Canyon retreat house under deluge, where the power goes out, the roads wash away, and not all the guests might make it to breakfast in the morning.
A family that treats ghosts as “legacy staff”
A dreamscape lake community that literally pulls some guests across the veil at night
And a flirtatious lake guide who doubles as a raven in your dreams.
If you enjoy:
Forced‑proximity romances where the weather and the house both trap the characters.
Goth‑but‑cozy retreats: pancakes, gas stoves and camp lanterns in power outages, mixed with haunted mirrors and locked doors.
Stories where noticing patterns matters as much or more than magical powers—Monica’s archeology‑trained brain and skepticism are as important as Charm’s wings.
…then Raven’s Nest is ready to welcome you.
Feast your eyes on this beautiful book.
Edge design includes roses, thorns, raven feathers.
Vibes:
Sleep-deprived heroine: Monica, a tired office worker whose “relaxing” vacation doesn't match the website.
Mysterious gothic characters: alarmingly friendly ghost host Gregory, wheelchair‑bound Granny Turtle who somehow walks easily in mornings, and a retreat staff who appears in either human or animal form depending on whether the night is upon the lake.
Portals and quests: figures glimpsed through haunted mirrors, dreams that are more than dreams, and alliances that strain due to competing goals.
Double page chapter header art is gothic and lush.
Book Specs
Ebook: delivered via BookFunnel.
Paperback: 6 x 9 trim, interior black and white, gothic double-page spread chapter headers.
Both a Dayscape map and a Dreamscape map . . . so you don't get lost in the dark.
Illustrations of characters in both their Dayscape human and Dreamscape animal forms.
Gothic formatting details for print editions.
Special Edition Features
6x9 Color illustrations and double-page chapter opening spreads UV foil layer Sprayed gothic romance-themed edges
Raven's Nest features both dayscape and nightscape maps, so you won't get lost in the dark.
Digital Storm – Storm at Raven's Nest Ebook & Raven's digital art pack
Level 2: Raven's Ebook Library
Raven's Ebook Library & Raven's Digital Art Pack – Storm at Raven's Nest Ebook, Raven's digital art pack, ebook of Tinsleberry Gate, & ebook of the Sea Queen's Key.
Level 3: Lakeside Reader
Lakeside Reader – Storm at Raven's Nest Paperback, Ebook, & Digital art pack
Level 4: Haunted Suite
Haunted Suite – Special Edition Hardback Storm at Raven's Nest, Ebook, & Digital art pack
Features:
Gothic cover design.
Edge pattern inspired by the novel's symbology.
Decorative chapter headers and interior flourishes.
Spot UV for a luxe feel to the cover on the front, spine, and back.
Level 5: Patron of Raven's Lake
Patron of Raven's Lake – Special Edition Hardback, Digital art pack, & Swag
Digital art pack
Ebook + Hardback Special Edition of Storm at Raven's Nest
Campaign Exclusive: Gothic Romantic Stationary Set
Campaign Exclusive: Raven's Nest Side Quests Gothic Notepad
Star & Hearth All-World Special Edition Library – Raven’s Nest + Other Favorites (U.S. only) For readers who want more books from the worlds of Star & Hearth. Includes:
Signed special‑edition hardback Storm at Raven’s Nest + ebook
Digital art pack
Campaign Exclusive: Dayscape and Dreamscape side-by-side maps of Raven's Nest
Campaign Exclusive: Four new individually bound short stories from the realm of Raven's Nest, wrapped so you can enjoy being one of the first to reveal the covers during your unboxing
Campaign Exclusive: Gothic Romantic Stationary Set (2 designs, 5 sheets and envelopes of each design)
Campaign Exclusive: Raven's Nest Side Quests Custom Notepad
Campaign Exclusive: Artisan-made bookmark custom designed to accompany Storm at Raven's Nest
Gothic Character Magnet Mini‑Set (Charm in raven form, Granny Turtle, First kiss)
Thank you note from the author arrives inside a black egg nestled in a raven's nest
U.S. Shipping included
A Closer Look at the Raven's Nest Rewards Exclusive box content for higher tiers
Comes with Patron, Grand Patron, and All-World Swag tiers.
Comes with Grand Patron and All-World Swag tiers.
Comes with Grand Patron and All-World Swag tiers.
Comes with Grand Patron and All-World Swag tiers.
Free U.S. shipping for Patron of Raven's Lake Tier and above.
Level 8: Star & Hearth All-World Special Editions + Swag Boxes 2026 Year to Date
Star & Hearth All-World Special Editions + Swag Boxes 2026 Year-to-Date (U.S. only) A limited higher tier, US‑only (US shipping included)
Dreamscape Patron Swag Box and Signed Special EditionHardback (see previous tier for box contents).
The Sea Queen's Key Swag Box + Signed Special Edition Hardback
A personal note from the author to accompany the Sea Queen's Key swag box
A signed special‑edition hardback of The Sea Queen’s Key
A full-color 11×14.5 cloth map of Breadcove Bay, with ragged edges and a note from Mira highlighting key locations on her journey
A set of four individually bound short stories from around the bay, including two tales written just for this box, each wrapped so you’ll be among the first to reveal the new cover art and the new stories during your unboxing
Both the sea queen/mermaid and ice queen paper bookmarks with QR codes revealing secret character sheets
A mermaid + steampunk stationery set: 10 cards plus a curated selection of steampunk and mermaid chibi art stickers from the world of Breadcove Bay
A custom, hand‑beaded ornamental bookmark which goes with the Sea Queen's Key
The complete Breadcove Bay ebook bundle via BookFunnel (Sea Queen's Key, Tinsleberry Gate, Pets of Tinsleberry, and both Mermaid Magic Omnibuses)
The School of the Goddesses Swag Box + Signed Special Edition Hardback
- A personal note from the author to accompany the School of the Goddesses Swag Box - A signed special-edition hardback of The School of the Goddesses - A custom, hand-beaded ornamental bookmark which goes with the School of the Goddesses - Goddess sticker set - Goddesses stationery set: 10 assorted cards featuring chibi Goddesses - Set of six printed Goddess affirmation cards - Plus a Goddess house themed mini-welcome package (Acceptance letter, chibi sticker, goddess magnet, small candle, bath salt.)
Customize your rewards with optional add‑ons at checkout!
Available in hardback or paperback.
Additional copies of Thunder at Raven’s Nest (paperback or hardback) Perfect for gifting to goth friends who like haunted Airbnbs.
Special Edition Goddess books.
School of the Goddesses, Favored by the Goddesses
Books from Breadcove Bay
Breadcove Bay titles
The Sea Queen’s Key (ebook / paperback / hardback)
Tinsleberry Gate (ebook / paperback / hardback) and Pets of Tinsleberry (ebook / paperback)
Mermaid Magic omnibus volumes (ebooks / paperbacks)
Gothic stationary
Stationery
Gothic romance stationery set (2 designs of gothic stationary with matching envelopes; one set includes 5 of both designs, for a total of 10 gothic stationary + envelope pairs)
Raven's nest side quests custom notepad.
Day and Night Maps of Raven's Mirror + Four New Secret Short Stories Set at the Retreat!
Maps & Further adventures
Raven’s Mirror Dayscape and Nightscape side-by-side cloth map print; comes with four new individually bound stories set at Raven's Nest and featuring some of your favorite characters.
Fiddlehead Press – campaign consulting and prelaunch flight check Birdalay – thank you notes from the author enclosed in black eggs within ravens' nests MP Designs Jewelry – artisan bookmarks to match the book
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Multiple‑item rewards may arrive in separate packages.
I will replace damaged physical items on a case‑by‑case basis; minor corner dings are not generally grounds for replacement, but if your book is significantly damaged in transit, contact me so we can make it right.
Digital rewards are available worldwide and will be delivered via BookFunnel and/or email.
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Charm in raven form.
Timeline September 10-October 1
Everyone pledges to the tier they want, and orders any additional add-ons.
You can add or edit your pledge any time before the campaign ends.
We will start unlocking Stretch Goals and add even more extras.
October 1
The campaign ends, and everyone is charged.
Once pledging closes on September 29 at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time and the total is verified by Backerkit, the number of unlocked stretch goals will be finalized.
eBooks and digital rewards will be delivered via Bookfunnel.
November/December 2026
The books and swag are ordered.
November/December 2026
Physical swag will likely arrive at backer addresses by November/December.
TBD 2027
My next Backerkit book campaign launches; repeat backers get a special reward.
Granny in Turtle Form
Policies Any physical items damaged during shipping will be replaced on a case-by-case basis. Please be careful when opening your packaging. Minor damage like dented corners isn't grounds for replacement, sorry.
Please double check your shipping address!
If your package is marked undeliverable or goes to the wrong address, your shipment can be replaced at your expense.
Electronic rewards are available globally, and will be delivered via BookFunnel.
Updates on order fulfillment and shipping will be shared via the "Updates" section of this crowd funding campaign.
Granny in human form.
Events at Raven's Nest
Info for cross-collabs and events will go here.
Monica and Charm
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