REVEAL: The Mer Queen by Cecily Anne Winters

THE MER QUEEN

Magic always has a price. But when fate comes collecting,

are you strong enough to pay it?

Today on Okie Dreams, we are excited to reveal the cover for Cecily Anne Winter’s upcoming release, The Mer Queen. This adult epic fantasy will release on March 31, 2026 but you can preorder it now. And in the meantime, you can also check out book one of the series (for only 99 cents right now on Amazon)!

THE MER QUEEN

The Overlay Worlds #2

Cecily Anne Winters

Releasing March 31, 2026

After everything mermaid princess Mira and I accomplished, I was still unsure of where this left me in my new world. And even though I couldn’t stand the obnoxious king, the thought of him suffering in the sea witch’s clutches after sacrificing himself didn’t sit right with me.

But before I could form a plan to rescue him, my world was tilted again. My 30th birthday had slipped past me in darkness, but that didn’t deter my hidden heritage from claiming me.

I had thought I had paid the price of magic already–but what if the magic wasn’t done with me yet?

This is the captivating second book of The Overlay Worlds series. It’s an adult epic fantasy story blending romance, betrayal, and beautiful imagery. Return to the riveting story of magic inspired by the Little Mermaid, and get caught up in the secrets of the mermaid king.

Please note: This adult fantasy book contains mature content and dark elements that may be triggering to some. It includes explicit romance, mature language, violence, depiction of off-screen torture, trauma, and manipulation. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. This is book 2 in a series.

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Tropes:

Mermaids & mermen
Morally grey king
1st person single POVs
Heroine’s journey
Weak-to-strong FMC
Slowburn
“Who did this to you?” but make it from her POV
HE needs her but SHE cannot stand him
Chosen one
Dark fantasy
A little spice
“Older” FMC (in her 30s)
(Second chance)

ABOUT CECILY ANNE WINTERS

Reading and inventing stories – usually with myself as the hero – have been part of my life since before I can remember it clearly. So what would come more natural than actually write them down?

In my stories you’ll find all my preferred things – fantastic worlds, strong heroines, complex characters but also action, adventure and angst. There might even be the occasional romance involved, but first and foremost, I’m writing fantasy stories that I, myself, love to read and I hope that you’ll enjoy reading them as much as I have fun writing them!