The Fall of Summer: The Barbed Rose Collector's Edition

CLINTON, N.Y. - Oct. 19, 2025 - PRLog -- The Fall of Summer" Unleashes a Dark and Addictive New Voice in Indie Romance, Limited-Edition Collector's Hardback Now on Kickstarter

HULL, UK Indie author Rebecca Dale is set to captivate dark romance readers with her emotionally charged debut novel, The Fall of Summer, a psychological thriller wrapped in obsession, betrayal, and survival. Now live on Kickstarter, the campaign offers a stunning collector's edition known as The Barbed Rose Edition, complete with bespoke artwork, foiled covers, and exclusive bonus content.

Set in the haunting small town of Rosefield, The Fall of Summer follows Summer Miller, the daughter of a prosecutor who puts a crime boss behind bars, igniting a dangerous chain of retaliation. Hidden away under the watch of Sheriff Jacob Darnell, a man with secrets of his own, Summer is drawn into a twisted web of protection, possession, and power.

This is not your typical love story. The Fall of Summer is a slow-burn, dark romance that explores coercive control, obsessive desire, and what happens when a woman stops waiting to be saved and starts saving herself.

"It's brutal. It's beautiful. And it's deeply personal," says author Rebecca Dale. "This isn't just a book, it's a reckoning.

The campaign is also rooted in accessibility, with one of its final goals being a professional duet audiobook, ensuring that readers who rely on audio formats due to learning differences or time constraints can still experience the story in full.

Rebecca Dale, a mother of four and lifelong lover of storytelling, shares that her passion for audiobooks stems from her personal life.

For my family, audiobooks are more than just a convenience, they're a bridge to connection. I want this story to be heard, felt, and lived by everyone who needs it.

With the manuscript fully written and professionally edited, funds raised will go directly toward producing high-quality physical editions, commissioning original artwork, and launching the audiobook.

Perfect for fans of morally grey heroes, intense psychological tension, and dark romantic themes, The Fall of Summer is already drawing comparisons to beloved dark romance and romantic thriller titles.

Backers can pledge at multiple tiers, starting from just £5 for early digital access, up to £75 for the full Barbed Rose PR Box collector's experience.

The Kickstarter campaign for The Fall of Summer runs until 01 of nov. Visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/878137837/the-fall-o... to pledge and be part of the reckoning.