To Fall or not to Fall

Book Cover Illustration
Client: Independent Author
Author: J.S. Cooper
Services: Cover artwork only

This illustrated book cover for To Fall or Not to Fall captures the charm of autumn romance with a warm, storybook atmosphere. The scene features a couple standing in front of a cozy bookstore café, surrounded by fallen leaves, pumpkins, and the soft glow of pumpkin-shaped string lights. A small dog dressed in a bee costume adds a playful touch, setting the tone for a sweet and heartwarming story.

I approached this piece with a focus on cozy lighting and detailed world-building—using many details on the books, inviting colors, and subtle reflections in the café window to evoke the feeling of a crisp fall evening. The shelves of books, cupcakes in the window, and gentle motion of leaves create a sense of comfort and ease that draws the viewer in.

This project reflects my approach to cozy romance illustration: blending atmosphere, storytelling, and design to create a cover that feels intimate, inviting, and full of seasonal charm.