Romance Fiction Book Cover Design (Featuring love, man, and woman)

Visuals: An urban nighttime scene featuring an African American man and woman romantically posed in the foreground. The man is wearing a hoodie, hands in his pockets, exuding a protective vibe, while the woman, dressed stylishly, leans against him, gazing into his eyes. The background showcases a cityscape with glowing lights, graffiti walls, and a gritty street vibe, softened by a warm, romantic overlay of lights.

Typography: Strong yet elegant serif font in white for the title "Dangerous Hood Love," with the word "Love" styled in a bold, cursive script to emphasize romance. The author name "Nina Walker" is in a refined sans-serif font placed at the bottom.

Layout: The couple is positioned slightly off-center towards the right, with the title spanning across the top. The title is layered over a slightly faded skyline background to ensure readability. The subtitle, if necessary, sits subtly below the title, with the author’s name at the bottom.

Explanation: The visual composition connects directly to the urban and romantic essence of the book, featuring an African American couple set against an urban community backdrop that evokes both toughness and warmth. This highlights the duality of love in a challenging environment. The typography balances drama and elegance, with the bold cursive accentuating the romantic aspect while the refined serif font keeps a dramatic tone. The layout ensures that the couple remains the focal point, drawing the reader's eye in before leading them to the title and author name. Lastly, the matte finish ensures the cover has a premium, smooth touch while the spot gloss adds a pop of intrigue to the title, making the cover visually striking on any bookshelf or digital display.