Love Romance Book Cover Design (Evoking romance, pain, and hurt)

Visuals: A shadowy, silhouette image on the forefront showcases the two women—teacher and student—standing apart but reaching towards each other with a slight red hue surrounding their hands, symbolizing the complexity and intensity of their emotions. The background is a gradient of deep black to dark red, creating a moody and intense atmosphere. The faces are slightly obscured to add mystery and focus on the hands.

Typography: The title "in her hands" is in a delicate, flowing script font that evokes emotion and romance. "Maelys Poussin" is in a bold, sans-serif font for contrast and prominence.

Layout: The title is prominently placed at the top center, ensuring it catches the reader's eye first, while the author’s name is located at the bottom center. The visual focus remains on the central image of the reaching hands of the teacher and the student.

Explanation: The visual composition intentionally uses silhouettes and minimal detailing to illustrate the personal and internal struggles of the characters, allowing the viewer's imagination to fill in the blanks, making the story feel more personal and engaging. The color scheme of black and red underscores the themes of passion and conflict intrinsic to a romance involving forbidden love, while maintaining a high-contrast for an immediate visual impact. Typography choice complements the romance with its dreamy script font for the title, while ensuring the author's name remains easily identifiable through the use of a bold, straightforward font. The choice of a matte-finish with a slight texture adds a layer of sophistication and intimacy to the book’s physical feel, enhancing the reader's physical connection and setting the mood even before the book is opened.