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Dark Romance Book Cover Ideas - 10 Proven Elements
Design elements that sell dark romance books on Amazon. Based on bestseller analysis.
Cover Elements That Sell
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Dark moody colors (black, deep red, navy)
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Shirtless man (back or side view)
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City skyline at night
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Smoke or fog effects
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Bold serif fonts
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Handwritten script accents
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Single woman silhouette
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Broken glass or shattered elements
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Rose with thorns
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Playing cards or dice
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Design Tips for Dark Romance Covers
- ✓ Use bold, readable fonts that work at thumbnail size
- ✓ Match genre expectations - dark romance readers know what they want
- ✓ Test 2-3 versions with different color schemes
- ✓ Keep the design clean - avoid cluttered compositions