I need more eyes on my cover design

[Catrin Lewis]

I've been working for ages, it feels like, on the cover design for Strong as Death, the second in my romantic suspense series. It's a matter of bringing several elements together to make--- I hope!--- one cohesive whole.

I've finally got two viable alternatives, and I'm wondering which has the greater emotional impact.

Opinions, please.

 

[Madman Starryteller]

At first I did not see the difference, but at closer look I think I like the one to the right better. Where the nose tips barely touch.

Also, to me, it looks a bit like the man has a different light on him than the woman, not sure if it's just me though.

 

[Clutch]

Yup...the right one is the right one. For the reasons already stated by MS above.

For me it was not the nose though...their foreheads are contacting in a more meaningful way than in the left picture.

In general...the right one shows a more intimate display of affection....a VERY subtle difference, but it's there.