Romance Young Adult Book Cover Design (Featuring gradient and heart-like shapes)

Visuals: A pastel pink background with soft, flowing, abstract heart-like shapes lightly embossed into the surface, creating an elegant tone. Subtle streaks of pastel purple gradient blend into the edges as if two colors are colliding in harmony. Thin, minimalist line accents in metallic gold weave through certain areas, adding a touch of sophistication.

Typography: The book title “When Hearts Collide” is displayed in a delicate yet bold script font (e.g., Playlist Script or Great Vibes), positioned centrally in large, flowing size. The author's name, Beverly Nixon, appears in uppercase sans-serif font (e.g., Raleway), small and understated, but clear, placed beneath the title in a modern alignment.

Layout: The title is at the center, ensuring immediate focus, while the author's name is positioned subtly below. The upper and lower areas of the cover are left minimalist with curved, elegant abstract heart-shaped embellishments layered seamlessly into the background.

Explanation: The minimalist design caters to young adult romance, avoiding clutter and focusing on emotion through soft, flowing heart-like shapes. The pastel pink and purple background symbolizes romance and tender emotions, while the metallic gold lines introduce a hint of complexity, representing betrayal and true love. The typography is carefully selected to communicate both elegance and passion. The script font for “When Hearts Collide” conveys the flowing, emotional nature of the story, while the sans-serif font for the author’s name adds balance and professionalism. The use of soft-touch matte stock ensures the book is visually appealing and tactilely memorable, while the spot UV gloss highlights the title and intricate accents, subtly drawing the reader's eye to the most important elements.