R.C. DOWLEN
Bound by Shadow and Veil, written by R.C. Dowlen, is a YA romantasy novel blending fantasy, romance, and dark fae magic into a haunting story of identity, choice, and the fragile line between worlds.
Emma has always dreamed of a mist-covered bridge, marked by a mysterious Spiral she doesn’t understand. When a silver-eyed dreamwalker begins appearing in her dreams, warning that the Veil between realms is weakening, everything she thought was real begins to fracture.
As the boundary between worlds begins to break, Emma must decide whether to embrace the power calling to her—or risk losing both worlds to something ancient, watching, and waiting.
Perfect for readers who love slow-burn romance, atmospheric fantasy, and stories filled with tension, longing, and hidden magic.
Because some stories don’t just ask to be read…
They ask to be remembered.
Bound by Shadow and Veil was born during the final years of her father’s life, when he asked a single question: “What would you write, if you could?” That moment opened a doorway into the Veil.
Through it all, Dowlen held onto the same hope her parents gave her through books and stories: that somewhere beyond this world, the ones we love are waiting.
She was raised on fairy circles, theater scripts, and the kind of stories that stay with you. Now, she writes for her daughters, her grandchildren, and the child she once was—who believed a flat rock by the pond might really be a hobbit door.
The Veilborn Trilogy is her love letter to imagination, to family, and to the legacy of wonder we leave behind.
A GLIMPSE BEYOND THE VEIL
EARLY SCOOP FROM READERS
Before being released... readers are already talking.
"Reading Bound by Shadow and Veil before release felt like discovering a secret you can’t keep. The pacing is sharp, the lore is compelling, and the relationships have the kind of tension that makes every close conversation feel dangerous. R.C. Dowlen knows exactly when to reveal and when to withhold-and that push-pull kept me turning pages late into the night. Don’t just add this to your list-move it to the top. The Veilborn Trilogy is going to be a standout." J. Anthony, Book Lover
"I went into this thinking I'd read a few chapters... and ended up finishing it up in one evening. The atmosphere is haunting, the tension builds perfectly, and the connection between Emma and Caelan had me completely invested." A. Carter, Early Reader
“There’s something about this story that gets under your skin. It’s not just the world or the magic—it’s the feeling that something deeper is unfolding the entire time. I kept thinking about it long after I stopped reading.” — L. Bennett, Beta Reader
“The slow-burn tension between Emma and Caelan is everything. It’s subtle, intense, and layered with something almost dangerous. Every interaction felt like it mattered.” — K. Hayes, Fantasy Reader
