So I finished writing the rough draft of one of my novels two days ago. This story is Mitch and Tess. Mitch Morgan is the son that his father always wanted, with the woman he wanted to be his wife. Peter, Victoria, John, Luke, Elizabeth and Matthew are about to meet their father’s other family. And while Mitch might look exactly like his father, he also saw his mother Fiona always put second, after his father’s legitimate family. So when a proposed merger will bring him in contact with Peter Morgan, Mitch finds Tess, the account manager at Morgan Enterprises more than tempting. I loved branching out and finally getting to write Mitch, Damien, Galen and Axel’s stories. Damien’s already next as I wrote the first three chapters of his novel before putting it aside as I knew Mitch had to be first… he’s the gateway story into uniting the two halves.

So now that I discussed that, here is my dilemma. I have no idea what cover I should choose. I have three options for a cover. Mitch is a banker and rich, blondish and sexy. Out of these three options, which one would you like to see as a cover? Believe me, I’m all ears.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the storyline of Mitch and Tess the novel?

Mitch and Tess follows Mitch Morgan, the illegitimate son of a wealthy man, who watched his mother Fiona always be put second behind his father’s legitimate family. When a business merger brings Mitch into contact with Peter Morgan and Morgan Enterprises, he finds himself drawn to Tess, the company’s account manager, while navigating the collision of his father’s two separate families.

How does an author decide which book in a series to write first?

According to this author’s experience, the order should follow narrative logic rather than personal preference. Mitch’s story had to come before Damien’s because Mitch is the ‘gateway story’ that unites two halves of the broader character universe. Even when early chapters of a later book are already written, the foundational story that connects characters should be published first.

Which cover style works best for a romance novel featuring a wealthy male lead?

For a romance novel featuring a wealthy, blond, sexy male protagonist like Mitch Morgan — a banker — the cover should reflect both his affluence and appeal. The author of Mitch and Tess faced this exact dilemma, choosing between three cover options. Reader input is considered valuable in this decision, as the cover must visually communicate the character’s rich, powerful persona to attract the target audience.