Historical Romance Cover Design

Covers that sell your story before readers read a word.

Premade and custom book covers for Regency, Victorian, Gothic, and Historical Mystery — designed by someone who has spent nearly a decade inside the indie romance world.

Regency Romance Cover
Victorian Romance Cover
Historical Mystery Cover
9+ Years in Indie Romance Publishing
Sold Only Once — Guaranteed
3–10 Day Turnaround
Premades from $88
Portfolio

Recent Covers

A selection of premade and custom covers across historical romance genres.

All Regency Victorian Gothic Historical Mystery
Duchess by Midnight — Regency

Regency

The Reluctant Marquess — Victorian

Victorian

The Secrets of Blackwell Manor — Historical Mystery

Historical Mystery

Coming Soon

Gothic

Process

How It Works

From browse to delivery in three simple steps.

1

Browse & Select

Choose a premade cover from the shop, or fill out the custom cover inquiry form. Either way, it starts with a design made for historical romance.

2

Add Extras

Need a print wrap? A series match? A social media launch pack? Add on what you need — à la carte, no bundle pressure.

3

Receive Your Cover

Your files land in your inbox — ebook-ready, print-ready, sized for every major retailer. Premades in 3–5 days; custom in 7–10.

Pricing

Two Ways to Get Your Cover

Transparent pricing, no surprises. Every cover includes the files you need to publish anywhere.

Ready to Publish

Premade Cover

$88

One-time purchase · Sold once only

  • Ebook cover file (JPG + PNG)
  • Title & author name customized
  • Sized for all major retailers
  • 3–5 business day turnaround
  • One round of text revisions
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Add-Ons

Extend Your Cover

Available with any premade or custom cover, or as a standalone purchase.

Most Popular

Print Wrap

$49

Full paperback cover — front, back, and spine sized to your page count and trim size. KDP, IngramSpark, and more.

Series Builder

$99/book

Matching cover treatment for every book in your series. Cohesive visual identity that signals a completed arc to readers.

Social Media Launch Pack

$79

Review blanks, excerpt graphics, pre-sale and release-day graphics, Facebook banner, and Instagram story templates.

Authors Say

Covers That Sell

"
I've tried three other cover designers and none of them understood historical romance the way this studio does. My Regency debut sold out of its premade slot in under a week.

Harriet Alton

A Season for Ruin

"
The custom process was smoother than I expected. Clear communication, fast turnaround, and a final cover that made me cry — in the best possible way.

Cecelia Marsh

The Duke's Deception

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My Victorian Gothic series finally has a cohesive look. The series builder add-on was worth every penny — readers comment on the covers constantly.

Nora Blackwell

Daughters of the Ash, Vol. I–III

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About the Studio

Nine years inside indie romance publishing.

I've been in the trenches of indie romance publishing for nearly a decade — as an author, a reader, and a designer. I know what sells in the Regency category because I've sold it. I know what a Victorian Gothic cover needs to communicate because I've browsed thousands of them and watched which ones move readers to click.

Candlelight Covers exists because indie authors deserve covers that look like they belong on the New York Times list — not covers that announce a tight budget from across the room. Every cover I design is built with that standard in mind.

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First look at new premades.

New premade covers, exclusive discounts for subscribers, and occasional notes on what's selling in historical romance right now.