I’m so excited to share the cover for my debut, Season of Fire! This Bridgerton-meets-witches romantic fantasy is perfect for those who love secret societies, friends-to-lovers romance, and burning the patriarchy. Literally.

My cover artists, My Lan Khuc, created something truly dazzling. Her hand drawn illustrations really captivated me, and I’m so glad she combined romance and fantasy book cover elements into this stunning design!

Season of Fire by Cidney Mayes is available to add on Goodreads now! It will be out on 2/25/25. ✨

ABOUT THE BOOK: Twenty-three-year-old Rose Worthington would rather manage her family’s country estate than participate in London’s high society. The arrival of her cruel cousin, the sole male heir to Worthington House, strips her of her duties and thrusts her into a world of dazzling balls and rigid expectations. When Rose’s latent magical abilities begin to flare—shattering glass and scorching walls—she struggles to conceal her powers. But she can’t hide from Lady Nightingale, the mysterious leader of a secret society of witches, who offers Rose a way to control her magic and navigate the perils of society.

Rose’s first priority is to conceal her powers from those who seek to destroy her kind. She shouldn’t be pining for Philip, her childhood friend left behind in the country, or spending so much time with Lord Alexander Crawford, the season’s most eligible bachelor. Especially when her cousin has threatened her with an arranged marriage. Torn between love and loyalty, Rose’s attempts to prove herself within the Nightingales lead to a dangerous mistake. With her newfound sisterhood at risk and witch hunters closing in, she must decide who she can trust—and how far she’s willing to go to protect her magic before it’s too late. 

Perfect for fans of One Dark Window, Throne of the Fallen, and Belladonna.

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