Lgbtq Plus Red Sad Serious Book Cover Ideas with Love Smoke Shirtless Red Led Lights Black Hoodie Marijuana

Two young men are the central focus of the cover, positioned on the lower half of the page. One man sits on the bed, shirtless, his body language conveying a sense of vulnerability, while the other reclines slightly, wearing a black hoodie that conceals part of his face. They are surrounded by swirls of smoke that trail from a lit joint in the hoodie-wearing man's hand. The red LED lights cast a dark, passionate glow across the scene, bathing the walls and the characters in hues of red and shadow—a mix of intimacy and melancholy. In the background, soft, indistinct shapes of furniture (a lamp, a nightstand) are visible but blurred, keeping the focus on the pair.

The title "Hopeless Romantic" is written in an elegant, hand-scripted font with a slight sheen effect to give it a modern, emotional feel. The author’s name, "TJ," appears at the bottom in a clean and minimalist sans-serif font, lending balance to the intensity of the visuals.

The title dominates the upper third of the cover with plenty of spacing around it to ensure visibility. The two figures occupy the center, with their placement tilted slightly to the right for an asymmetrical but dynamic composition. The smoke from the joint subtly overlaps the title, giving the design a layered, immersive quality. The author’s name is positioned at the bottom, aligned to the left, in white text for contrast against the reddened background.