The Gloomborne Series · Book One
Beyond the Bloom
Her magic is stirring. Wavecrest is breaking.
A slow-burn romantic fantasy of dangerous magic, hidden truths, and a second chance at love.
Explore contemporary romantic fantasy in The Gloomborne Series and gothic fairytale danger in Grimm Tales.
The Gloomborne Series · Book One
Her magic is stirring. Wavecrest is breaking.
A slow-burn romantic fantasy of dangerous magic, hidden truths, and a second chance at love.
Grimm Tales · Book One
Little Red Riding Hood has fangs.
A vampire heiress must join forces with the monster hunter who arrested her to uncover the truth behind her family’s slaughter.
Praise for Redd
"…an absolute, high-voltage jolt to the gothic urban fantasy and paranormal romance genres… a gritty, atmospheric noir thriller drenched in dark blood politics, deadly conspiracies, and an agonizing enemies-to-lovers slow-burn."
"Reminiscent of the razor-sharp, stylized world-building of Ilona Andrews combined with the intense, forbidden queer passion of The Jasmine Throne…"
— annzugr, Amazon.es
★★★★"I loved this dark twist on the classic fairy tale. The gothic vibe and urban setting work so well together. The romance is intense and a little dangerous exactly how I like it. Couldn't put it down. A unique start to what looks like a great series. Perfect for fans of dark fantasy and slow-burn romance."
— Kia O, Amazon.com
★★★★★"I went into Beyond the Bloom expecting a simple fantasy romance, but it surprised me with its emotional depth... It’s one of those books that builds quietly and leaves you wanting the next one right away."
— Reading Therapy, Amazon
★★★★★"Most fantasy novels spend pages on dry history, but this one just drops you right into the heart of the Gloom. It’s got this eerie, almost organic horror vibe that reminded me of why I fell in love with the genre in the first place... If you like your fantasy with a side of mystery and a heavy dose of what is actually going on here? tension, you’re going to fly through this."
— Melinda C., Amazon
★★★★★"I liked how the world-building unfolds naturally, especially around the magic and the looming threat... A strong start to a series—easy to get into and hard to put down."
— Armando E., Amazon
★★★★★"This story felt quiet but heavy, like something slowly breaking and healing at the same time. I really felt Thea’s confusion and the bittersweet pull between her past and what she’s becoming."
— Michael C., Amazon
★★★★★"A gentle, slow-burn fantasy that leans into atmosphere and emotion. Thea’s awakening powers and grief-driven choices feel grounded... The mystery around her mother’s research adds intrigue, making this a promising and heartfelt start to the series."
— Kindle Customer, Amazon
★★★★★"Thea and Keio have a palpable chemistry. Looking forward to book two, because this one rocks!"
— Jay B., Amazon
★★★★★"I didn't really expect to get dragged in so fast, but the blend of magic, mystery, and slow-burn romance performs really nicely."
— LA, Amazon
★★★★★"The world building is a really cool change from any book I've ever read."
— Diana K., Amazon
★★★★★"What I liked most was the atmosphere—it has a slightly dark and mysterious tone that keeps things intriguing."
— Torthell R., Amazon
★★★★"Great world building and details of characters and magic."
— Aimee R., Goodreads
★★★★"It is a very slow burn on the romance side but throughout it, I found myself rooting for them to get together and at times wanted to be their friend and put them both in a room and tell them to just tell each other what is in their hearts."
— Tasha N., Goodreads
★★★★★"If you like fantasy with mystery and strong world building, this is a good start."
— Wren, Amazon
★★★★"I went into this mostly for the fantasy side, but ended up sticking around for the relationship more than I expected."
— Chris, Goodreads
★★★★★"A magical read."
— Tanya, Goodreads
W. D. Mueller writes dark contemporary fantasy where love, magic, fairytales, and legacy collide.
For inquiries, contact: contact@wdmueller.com
Two dark fantasy worlds, each with more danger still unfolding.
Contemporary slow-burn fantasy romance
Gothic urban fantasy