Romance Book Cover Design (Evoking passion and danger)

Visuals: Two intertwining snakes forming a heart shape against a moonlit sky, with subtle red accents. The snakes will be depicted in a realistic style, capturing both their elegance and danger. The moonlit sky will have a dreamy and mysterious quality, creating a sense of romance.

Typography: The book title "Serpent & Dove" will be written in an elegant and bold font, with a slight slant to convey the passion and intensity of the story. The author's name, Shelby Mahurin, will be in a smaller and more delicate font placed below the title.

Layout: The snakes forming the heart shape will be prominently placed in the center of the cover, with the moonlit sky as the background. The title will be positioned above the snakes, spanning across the width of the cover. The author's name will be aligned to the right of the title, in a smaller size and vertically oriented.

Explanation: The visual composition of two intertwining snakes forming a heart shape against a moonlit sky represents the romance and danger in the paranormal romance genre. The realistic depiction of the snakes conveys their elegance and danger, while the dreamy moonlit sky adds a sense of mystery and romance. The typography choices of an elegant and bold font for the title, combined with a smaller and delicate font for the author's name, complement the overall design and convey the intensity and passion of the story. The choice of matte paper stock for the cover material gives it a luxurious feel, while the glossy finish on the snakes and moonlit sky adds visual interest.