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20 Outrageous Romance Novel Covers

People say “don’t judge a book by the cover,” but everyone does. The cover of a book is supposed to be enticing, and it’s supposed to pull you in. That’s precisely why plain covers may not be purchased as much as creative ones. Sometimes, it can be tough to come up with a great cover. You don’t want to give away what the book is about and ruin it, but the cover should show a little taste of what’s inside.

Well, some books have a little more leeway than others. Romance novels feature hilarious art on the front, especially when compared to any other genre out there. They usually have buff guys, damsels in distress, and some…odd positioning. Don’t get us wrong – we love romance novels. We firmly believe that everyone loves the old school Harlequin romance novels. You know the ones that Fabio helped popularize. Sometimes, the cover of the book has a guy that doesn’t look unlike him.

It’s easy to go too far with these covers, and some romance novels definitely cross the line. In fact, we found 30 book covers that are so ridiculous that they left us both confused and amused. We would probably pick them up at least to look at the inside, though. 

Spellbound in Seattle by Garthia Anderson

Spellbound in Seattle by Garthia Anderson

Because that's the only way we'll pick up this book. Just one question, is there lightning because he's wizard or is he a wizard because there's lightning?

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Savage Promise by Cassie Edwards

Savage Promise by Cassie Edwards

This is easily the best harlequin romance novel cover thanks to her legitimately fiery red hair and Fabio's seeming lack of concern for her safety. Also note the polar bear in the background. Classic.

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Valiant Heart by Anita Gordon

Valiant Heart by Anita Gordon

That wind must be from a nearby tornado because nothing else could hold that dress up.

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A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey

A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey

These two better get out of there before that flowy dress catches fire. Nothing kills the mood better than third-degree burns.

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Gideon's Fall by Bronwyn Williams

Gideon's Fall by Bronwyn Williams

We sincerely hope someone told that couple about the giant Fabio steering a ship right towards them. Otherwise this is going to have a tragic ending.

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Toxic Love by Jax Garren

Toxic Love by Jax Garren

This wins the award for creepiest male model on a romance novel. Does she realize she has a peeping Tom?

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Night of the Cougar by Caridad Pineiro

Night of the Cougar by Caridad Pineiro

Why is everything so purple? Why is there a cougar crouching down? We'll never know.

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Stepbrother Mine by Mandy Lou Dowson

Stepbrother Mine by Mandy Lou Dowson

Not to discriminate, but a man with four arms seems like a little too much to handle. 

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Christmas, Snow, and...a Merman? Beany Sparks

Christmas, Snow, and...a Merman? Beany Sparks

Silly creative director, mermen belong in the ocean.

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Taste for Blood by Karen Kyle

Taste for Blood by Karen Kyle

We love a good image overlay, but this isn't one. A+ for not trying.

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Love Rampage by Alex Pewell

Love Rampage by Alex Pewell

Are they marketing to eight-year-old girls? Pretty sure this is a binder from elementary school.

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The Boy Next Door by P.D. Singer

The Boy Next Door by P.D. Singer

Not entirely sure why the boy-next-door is releasing a butterfly into the wild or why this is the cover of a romance novel, but if you want to read it then we won't judge you (openly).

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Kill or Be Kilt by Victoria Roberts

Kill or Be Kilt by Victoria Roberts

Honestly, the title of this one is enough to make you fall over in laughter, but the romantic purple sky and shirtless man really send it over the edge. 

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Lone Arrow's Pride by Karen Kay

Lone Arrow's Pride by Karen Kay

His “pride,” huh? So would that be the woman clinging to him, his luscious hair blowing in the wind, or something… else?

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Tender Wings of Desire by Harland Sanders

Tender Wings of Desire by Harland Sanders

What makes your mouth water more? Colonel Sanders in a sleeveless white button down or his drumsticks?

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Blaze by Suzan Johnson

Blaze by Suzan Johnson

Red haired woman, long haired man. Yeah we get it. But most importantly, where can we find that dress? It’s so in style right now.

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Golden Temptress by Patricia Roenbeck

Golden Temptress by Patricia Roenbeck

Is that a pegasus in the background? Should we move to wherever this is to find love?

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Enchant the Heavens by Kathleen Morgan

Enchant the Heavens by Kathleen Morgan

We’re not sure if this is a romance novel or a very clever chiropractic ad. Hopefully the latter. 

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Defy Not the Heart Johanna Lindsey

Defy Not the Heart Johanna Lindsey

We knew Fabio was fit, but dang is it impressive he can hang out in mid squat with a woman on his lap while outside in the snow and unsheathed, sharp sword lying underneath them.

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Captive Bride by Johanna Lindsey

Captive Bride by Johanna Lindsey

Hold on one hot second. There’s NOT a shirtless, windblown man in this picture? Oh, and, the woman is missing the top half of her body. 

(image via Amazon)