Just popping in bright and early on a Sunday to flash my new cover for 'Lights, Camera...Kiss the Boss' which releases here in March. You'll see this look previewed in the January releases next week.
It's a bit 'womens fiction'. It's a bit 'single title'. It's a bit pretty. It's a cover that won't make me (or anyone reading it) cringe. I personally like it.
*But*...is it a cover that will stand out on shelf? Will readers recognise it as Mills & Boon? Do the old titles work with the new covers? Would you buy this?
What do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Hi Nikki,
ReplyDeleteI was a huge fan of your original cover so probably everything would pale in comparison - even so, this dreamy cover is a really great too, just not quite the same =)
I think it's sophisticated - it's got the romance element with the couple at the bottom, and I love the sepia kinda feel. But, like Mel, I did love the energy of your UK cover too (in the sidebar). You've got the best of both worlds by having one of each. =)
ReplyDeleteHey Nikki, I like it, and agree with Mel, a very dreamy cover. Quite different to the UK one - which is very typical M&B. I knew the UK cover style changed last year, but hadn't realised the Aussie one was changing too. I wouldn't have initally recognised it as M&B for that reason.
ReplyDeleteI think it's gorgeous, Nikki! Very elegant!
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Sharon
Congrats on another first Nikki - your first Aussie/NZ cover!
ReplyDeleteIt is different to what we have become used to the HM&B line but this stylish 'single-title-ish' type cover may also bring in a newer generation of romance readers to read HM&B.
Thanks everyone for the feedback. Yeah, it's tricky to know whether to be excited to be one of the *first* covers or anxious that no-one will find it. I figure it'll still be on Mills & Boon ends so it should still have presence. I guess time (and sales) will tell!
ReplyDeleteInteresting that both UK and Australia/NZ have moved to more subtle romance covers (will this mean they get more generic too as time goes on?) while the US is still right behind the classic Harlequin/MB look.
Cheers all and Happy Australia Day for next week.
xx
Hey Nikki
ReplyDeleteI like the new cover - alot. Its quite feminine and dreamy in my humble opinion.
Can't wait to read the beautiful copy that I won! Thanks again.
Bye 4 now
Tina
Awesome cover, Nikki. And what timing - to get your cover of you Aussie version just before Australia day.
ReplyDeleteI love the cover. It's subtle and sophisticated. Not a cringeworthy image in sight. *g* Hope it walks off the shelves for you.
ReplyDeleteHi Nikki
ReplyDeleteI think it's a great cover! I've already bought you book, it's sitting on my e-reader waiting until I finish Rachel Bailey's debut Desire. Got to love the Aussie fest I can revel in while in Houston. Hence the e-books, would love the paperback but ack the packing when we eventually come home!
Enjoy this wonderful ride.
Hugs
Nicki
xx