Historical romance comp titles for your query letter (updated 2026)

Choosing the right comp titles for your historical romance query letter can make or break your changes of being published.

Agents and publishing house editors use comp titles as a way to gauge not only the genre of your book, but also the tone and market potential of your manuscript.

I regularly update this list of historical romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn historical romance or something fast and spicy, you’ll find titles below to help you write a killer query letter!

If you’re looking for something a bit more specific, check out my romance comp database.

1. A Botanist's Guide to Parties and PoisonsAuthor: Kate KhavariYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, cozy mystery, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
2. A Caribbean Heiress in ParisAuthor: Adriana HerreraYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Marriage of convenience, adult, book club, historical, latinx, romance, series counter
3. A Lady's Guide to Fortune-HuntingAuthor: Sophie IrwinYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, adult, chick lit, historical, regency, romance, series counter
4. A Language of DragonsAuthor: S.F. WilliamsonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Dark academia, Dragons, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
5. A Language of LimbsAuthor: Dylin HardcastleYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, lesbian, literary fiction, queer, romance, series counter
6. A Love Song for Ricki WildeAuthor: Tia WilliamsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, fantasy, historical, magical realism, romance, romantasy, series counter
7. A Magic Steeped in PoisonAuthor: Judy I. LinYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Magic, Mythology, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
8. A Marvellous LightAuthor: Freya MarskeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, Magic, adult, fantasy, historical, mystery, queer, romance, romantasy, series counter
9. A Mind of Her OwnAuthor: Danielle SteelYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, historical, romance, series counter, war
10. A Ruse of ShadowsAuthor: Sherry ThomasYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller, victorian
11. A Scatter of LightAuthor: Malinda LoYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Coming of age, LGBT, contemporary, historical, lesbian, queer, romance, series counter, young adult
12. A Song to Drown RiversAuthor: Ann LiangYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Mythology, Retellings, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
13. A Storm of Infinite BeautyAuthor: Julianne MacLeanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Drama, adult, chick lit, contemporary, historical, realistic fiction, romance, series counter
14. A Sweet Sting of SaltAuthor: Rose SutherlandYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, Retellings, adult, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, romance, romantasy, series counter
15. A Tempest of TeaAuthor: Hafsah FaizalYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Vampires, fantasy, historical, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
16. A Thousand HeartbeatsAuthor: Kiera CassYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Royalty, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
17. Alchemy of SecretsAuthor: Stephanie GarberYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Dark academia, adult, fantasy, historical, mystery, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter
18. All My RageAuthor: Sabaa TahirYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Coming of age, book club, contemporary, family, historical, realistic fiction, romance, series counter, young adult
19. All the Colors of the DarkAuthor: Chris WhitakerYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, crime, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, suspense, thriller
20. All the Glimmering StarsAuthor: Mark T. SullivanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, africa, book club, family, historical, romance, series counter, war
21. An American BeautyAuthor: Shana AbeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Drama, adult, book club, chick lit, historical, realistic fiction, romance, series counter, young adult
22. An Impossible ImpostorAuthor: Deanna RaybournYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, historical, mystery, romance, thriller, victorian
23. An Italian Girl in BrooklynAuthor: Santa MontefioreYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Drama, adult, historical, italy, roman, romance, series counter, war
24. An Unexpected PerilAuthor: Deanna RaybournYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, historical, mystery, romance, thriller
25. AnastasiaAuthor: Sophie LarkYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Retellings, adult, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
26. Anatomy: A Love StoryAuthor: Dana SchwartzYear published: 2022Genre and themes: fantasy, gothic, historical, horror, mystery, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
27. And They Called It Camelot: A Novel of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy OnassisAuthor: Stephanie Marie ThorntonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Politics, adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter
28. Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her MatchAuthor: Sally ThorneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Retellings, adult, fantasy, historical, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter
29. Appalachian SongAuthor: Michelle ShockleeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Christian, adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter
30. AriadneAuthor: Jennifer SaintYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Greek mythology, Mythology, Retellings, adult, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
31. Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the WorldAuthor: Benjamin Alire SáenzYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Coming of age, LGBT, contemporary, gay, historical, queer, romance, young adult
32. As Long as the Lemon Trees GrowAuthor: Zoulfa KatouhYear published: 2022Genre and themes: book club, contemporary, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter, war, young adult
33. AtalantaAuthor: Jennifer SaintYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Greek mythology, Mythology, Retellings, adult, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
34. Atlas: The Story of Pa SaltAuthor: Lucinda RileyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Drama, adult, contemporary, historical, mystery, roman, romance
35. AtmosphereAuthor: Taylor Jenkins ReidYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, queer, romance, series counter
36. Atomic LoveAuthor: Jennie FieldsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, world war ii
37. Behind Every Good ManAuthor: Sara Goodman ConfinoYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Humor, Politics, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, historical, romance, series counter
38. Black Woods Blue SkyAuthor: Eowyn IveyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Retellings, adult, book club, fantasy, historical, literary fiction, magical realism, romance, romantasy, series counter
39. Bloom Town: ExodusAuthor: Ally NorthYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, Westerns, adult, historical, lesbian, queer, romance
40. Bloom Town: GenesisAuthor: Ally NorthYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, LGBT, Westerns, adult, historical, lesbian, queer, romance, series counter
41. Boy of Chaotic MakingAuthor: Charlie N. HolmbergYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Magic, adult, fantasy, historical, mystery, romance, romantasy, series counter
42. Broken CountryAuthor: Clare Leslie HallYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, literary fiction, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
43. By Any Other NameAuthor: Jodi PicoultYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Books about books, adult, book club, contemporary, feminism, historical, romance, series counter
44. California GoldenAuthor: Melanie BenjaminYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Coming of age, Summer, adult, historical, romance, series counter, sports
45. Chain of GoldAuthor: Cassandra ClareYear published: 2020Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter, urban fantasy, young adult
46. Chain of IronAuthor: Cassandra ClareYear published: 2021Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, paranormal, romance, romantasy, urban fantasy, young adult
47. Chain of ThornsAuthor: Cassandra ClareYear published: 2023Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, paranormal, romance, romantasy, urban fantasy, young adult
48. Chasing ShadowsAuthor: Lynn AustinYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Christian, adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter, world war ii
49. Circus of WondersAuthor: Elizabeth MacnealYear published: 2021Genre and themes: British literature, adult, book club, fantasy, historical, magical realism, romance, romantasy, series counter
50. City of Night BirdsAuthor: Juhea KimYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction, romance, russia, series counter
51. Clouds in My CoffeeAuthor: Julie MulhernYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Cozy, adult, cozy mystery, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
52. Code Name HélèneAuthor: Ariel LawhonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, book club, france, historical, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
53. Coronation YearAuthor: Jennifer RobsonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: British literature, Royalty, adult, book club, historical, mystery, romance, series counter
54. CrossingsAuthor: Alex LandraginYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Books about books, Time travel, adult, book club, fantasy, historical, magical realism, mystery, romance, romantasy, series counter
55. Dark HeirAuthor: C.S. PacatYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, Magic, fantasy, gay, historical, m m romance, queer, romance, romantasy, young adult
56. DeceptionAuthor: Lesley PearseYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, family, historical, mystery, romance, series counter
57. Deep CutsAuthor: Holly BrickleyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Music, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter
58. Divine RivalsAuthor: Rebecca RossYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
59. Don't Want You Like a Best FriendAuthor: Emma R. AlbanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, historical, lesbian, queer, romance, series counter
60. Don’t Forget to WriteAuthor: Sara Goodman ConfinoYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Humor, adult, book club, chick lit, historical, romance, series counter
61. Earth's the Right Place for LoveAuthor: Elizabeth BergYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Coming of age, adult, family, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter, womens fiction
62. Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost TalesAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Fae, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy
63. Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of FaeriesAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Cozy, Fae, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
64. Emily Wilde’s Map of the OtherlandsAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cozy, Fae, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy
65. Empire of ShadowsAuthor: Jacquelyn BensonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Adventure, adult, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
66. FairydaleAuthor: Veronica LancetYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Dark, adult, fantasy, gothic, historical, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter
67. Far From HomeAuthor: Danielle SteelYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, historical, holocaust, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
68. Foul Heart HuntsmanAuthor: Chloe GongYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Retellings, fantasy, historical, mystery, romance, romantasy, young adult
69. Foul Lady FortuneAuthor: Chloe GongYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Retellings, fantasy, historical, mystery, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
70. Free LoveAuthor: Tessa HadleyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: British literature, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter
71. Glamorous NotionsAuthor: Megan ChanceYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Fashion, adult, book club, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
72. Go as a RiverAuthor: Shelley ReadYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Coming of age, adult, book club, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter
73. Go Tell the Bees That I Am GoneAuthor: Diana GabaldonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Time travel, adult, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy
74. Godmersham ParkAuthor: Gill HornbyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: British literature, adult, book club, historical, regency, romance, series counter
75. Good GriefAuthor: Sara Goodman ConfinoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Grief, Jewish, adult, chick lit, family, historical, romance, series counter, womens fiction
76. Gwen & Art Are Not in LoveAuthor: Lex CroucherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
77. Half a SoulAuthor: Olivia AtwaterYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Fae, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
78. Hello BeautifulAuthor: Ann NapolitanoYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, family, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter
79. HesterAuthor: Laurie Lico AlbaneseYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Retellings, adult, book club, feminism, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter
80. His Grace, the DukeAuthor: Emily RathYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, Why choose, adult, historical, regency, romance, series counter
81. HomeseekingAuthor: Karissa ChenYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, asia, book club, china, contemporary, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter
82. HonorAuthor: Thrity UmrigarYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, asia, book club, contemporary, historical, india, literary fiction, romance, series counter
83. Husbands & LoversAuthor: Beatriz WilliamsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Summer, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, family, historical, romance, series counter
84. I Must Betray YouAuthor: Ruta SepetysYear published: 2022Genre and themes: book club, historical, romance, series counter, war, young adult
85. Immortality: A Love StoryAuthor: Dana SchwartzYear published: 2023Genre and themes: fantasy, gothic, historical, horror, mystery, romance, romantasy, young adult
86. In MemoriamAuthor: Alice WinnYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, historical, literary fiction, queer, romance, series counter, war
87. In the Country of OthersAuthor: Leïla SlimaniYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, africa, france, historical, roman, romance, series counter
88. Iron WidowAuthor: Xiran Jay ZhaoYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, dystopia, fantasy, historical, queer, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, young adult
89. IsolaAuthor: Allegra GoodmanYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, canada, france, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter
90. Jo & LaurieAuthor: Margaret StohlYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Retellings, contemporary, historical, romance, series counter, young adult
91. Just OnceAuthor: Karen KingsburyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Christian, Drama, adult, chick lit, contemporary, historical, romance, series counter
92. KatabasisAuthor: R.F. KuangYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Academia, Dark academia, Mythology, adult, book club, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
93. Katharine Parr: The Sixth WifeAuthor: Alison WeirYear published: 2021Genre and themes: British literature, Royalty, adult, historical, romance
94. Katheryn Howard: the Scandalous QueenAuthor: Alison WeirYear published: 2020Genre and themes: British literature, Royalty, adult, historical, romance
95. Last Night at the Telegraph ClubAuthor: Malinda LoYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, book club, historical, lesbian, queer, romance, series counter, young adult
96. Last Twilight in ParisAuthor: Pam JenoffYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, france, historical, holocaust, mystery, romance, series counter, world war ii
97. Lessons in ChemistryAuthor: Bonnie GarmusYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, feminism, historical, romance, series counter
98. Little SoulsAuthor: Sandra DallasYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, war, world war i
99. Long IslandAuthor: Colm TóibínYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Irish literature, adult, book club, family, historical, ireland, literary fiction, romance, series counter
100. Long Way Home: A Poignant Novel of Courage and Compassion in the Shadow of WWIIAuthor: Lynn AustinYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Christian, adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
101. Magic LessonsAuthor: Alice HoffmanYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Magic, Witches, adult, fantasy, historical, magical realism, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter
102. Malibu RisingAuthor: Taylor Jenkins ReidYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Summer, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, romance, series counter, summer reads
103. MaylunaAuthor: Kelley McNeilYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Music, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, historical, romance, series counter
104. MedusaAuthor: Jessie BurtonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Greek mythology, Mythology, Retellings, fantasy, feminism, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
105. Miss Newbury's ListAuthor: Megan WalkerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, clean, historical, regency, romance, series counter
106. Most ArdentlyAuthor: Gabe Cole NovoaYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, Retellings, historical, queer, romance, series counter, transgender, young adult
107. Mrs. Endicott's Splendid AdventureAuthor: Rhys BowenYear published: 2025Genre and themes: British literature, Friendship, adult, france, historical, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
108. Mrs. Porter CallingAuthor: A.J. PearceYear published: 2023Genre and themes: British literature, adult, historical, romance, war, world war ii
109. Murder in Old BombayAuthor: Nev MarchYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, crime, historical, india, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
110. My Calamity JaneAuthor: Cynthia HandYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Humor, Retellings, fantasy, historical, paranormal, romance, romantasy, young adult
111. My Name Is Emilia del ValleAuthor: Isabel AllendeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, fantasy, historical, literary fiction, magical realism, romance, romantasy, series counter
112. Never Fall for Your FiancéeAuthor: Virginia HeathYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, adult, chick lit, historical, regency, romance, series counter
113. Nineteen StepsAuthor: Millie Bobby BrownYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Drama, adult, historical, realistic fiction, romance, series counter, world war ii, young adult
114. No. 23 Burlington SquareAuthor: Jenni KeerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: British literature, Drama, adult, book club, historical, mystery, romance, series counter
115. Not for the Faint of HeartAuthor: Lex CroucherYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, Retellings, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
116. Only the BraveAuthor: Danielle SteelYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, historical, holocaust, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
117. Our Darkest NightAuthor: Jennifer RobsonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, holocaust, italy, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
118. Our Last Days in BarcelonaAuthor: Chanel CleetonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Travel, adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter
119. Our Violent EndsAuthor: Chloe GongYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Retellings, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, young adult
120. Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient GreeceAuthor: Yvonne KorshakYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Drama, adult, chick lit, contemporary, historical, romance, series counter, young adult
121. Pride and Prejudice and PittsburghAuthor: Rachael LippincottYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
122. Psyche and ErosAuthor: Luna McNamaraYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Greek mythology, Mythology, Retellings, adult, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
123. ReputationAuthor: Lex CroucherYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, historical, queer, regency, romance, series counter
124. Return of the ThiefAuthor: Megan Whalen TurnerYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Adventure, Mythology, fantasy, high fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, young adult
125. Ruthless VowsAuthor: Rebecca RossYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Magic, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, young adult
126. Shoulder SeasonAuthor: Christina ClancyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Coming of age, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, historical, romance, series counter
127. Skin of the SeaAuthor: Natasha BowenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Mermaids, Mythology, Retellings, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
128. Small FavorsAuthor: Erin A. CraigYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Retellings, fantasy, historical, horror, mystery, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
129. Something FabulousAuthor: Alexis HallYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, gay, historical, m m romance, queer, romance, series counter
130. Song of the Six RealmsAuthor: Judy I. LinYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Asian literature, Mythology, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
131. Songs in Ursa MajorAuthor: Emma BrodieYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Mental health, Music, adult, contemporary, historical, romance, series counter
132. SpellbreakerAuthor: Charlie N. HolmbergYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Magic, fantasy, historical, mystery, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
133. Summer DarlingsAuthor: Brooke Lea FosterYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Summer, adult, chick lit, historical, romance, series counter, summer reads, womens fiction
134. Summer FridaysAuthor: Suzanne RindellYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Summer, adult, chick lit, contemporary, historical, romance, series counter, summer reads
135. SunburnAuthor: Chloe Michelle HowarthYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Coming of age, LGBT, Summer, adult, contemporary, historical, lesbian, literary fiction, queer, romance, series counter
136. Swan LightAuthor: Phoebe RoweYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, canada, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
137. Swimming in the DarkAuthor: Tomasz JedrowskiYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, historical, literary fiction, queer, romance, series counter
138. SwordcrossedAuthor: Freya MarskeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, gay, historical, m m romance, queer, romance, romantasy, series counter
139. TemperanceAuthor: Beverley WattsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, historical, regency, romance, series counter
140. The Amalfi CurseAuthor: Sarah PennerYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, fantasy, historical, italy, magical realism, mystery, romance, romantasy, series counter
141. The Austen AffairAuthor: Madeline BellYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Time travel, adult, contemporary, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
142. The Bad Muslim DiscountAuthor: Syed M. MasoodYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter
143. The Ball at VersaillesAuthor: Danielle SteelYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Drama, adult, chick lit, historical, romance, series counter, young adult
144. The BetrayedAuthor: Kiera CassYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Royalty, dystopia, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, young adult
145. The Black Bird OracleAuthor: Deborah HarknessYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Magic, Supernatural, Vampires, Witches, adult, fantasy, historical, paranormal, romance, romantasy
146. The Black Swan of ParisAuthor: Karen RobardsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, france, historical, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
147. The Book of Lost HoursAuthor: Hayley GelfusoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Books about books, Time travel, adult, fantasy, historical, magical realism, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
148. The Book of Lost NamesAuthor: Kristin HarmelYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Books about books, adult, book club, historical, holocaust, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
149. The Book of Two WaysAuthor: Jodi PicoultYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, historical, romance, series counter
150. The BookbinderAuthor: Pip WilliamsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Books about books, British literature, adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter, war, world war i
151. The Bridge to RembrandtAuthor: Nelson K. FoleyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Drama, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, realistic fiction, romance, series counter
152. The Christie AffairAuthor: Nina de GramontYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
153. The Circus TrainAuthor: Amita ParikhYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, fantasy, historical, magical realism, romance, romantasy, series counter, world war ii
154. The Codebreaker's SecretAuthor: Sara AckermanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
155. The Company of FiendsAuthor: Kathryn MoonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Monster, Why choose, adult, erotica, fantasy, historical, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter, smut
156. The Court of MiraclesAuthor: Kester GrantYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Retellings, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
157. The Cuban HeiressAuthor: Chanel CleetonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
158. The Devil and the HeiressAuthor: Harper St. GeorgeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, historical, romance, victorian
159. The Diamond EyeAuthor: Kate QuinnYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, romance, russia, series counter, war, world war ii
160. The Dictionary of Lost WordsAuthor: Pip WilliamsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Books about books, British literature, adult, book club, feminism, historical, romance, series counter
161. The Distant DaughterAuthor: Lorna CookYear published: 2025Genre and themes: British literature, Friendship, adult, family, historical, mystery, romance, series counter
162. The Duke UndoneAuthor: Joanna LowellYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, historical, regency, romance, series counter, victorian
163. The Evening and the MorningAuthor: Ken FollettYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Adventure, British literature, adult, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
164. The EverlastingAuthor: Alix E. HarrowYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Time travel, adult, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
165. The FamiliarAuthor: Leigh BardugoYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Magic, adult, fantasy, historical, magical realism, romance, romantasy, series counter
166. The First Witch of BostonAuthor: Andrea CatalanoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Halloween, Witches, adult, book club, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
167. The Forest of Vanishing StarsAuthor: Kristin HarmelYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, holocaust, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
168. The Forgotten Bookshop in ParisAuthor: Daisy WoodYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Books about books, Drama, adult, book club, france, historical, romance, series counter, world war ii
169. The Fourth DaughterAuthor: Lyn Liao ButlerYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Asian literature, adult, asia, family, historical, mystery, romance, series counter
170. The Gentleman's GambitAuthor: Evie DunmoreYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, historical, regency, romance, victorian
171. The Ghost ShipAuthor: Kate MosseYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Adventure, LGBT, Pirates, adult, fantasy, historical, queer, romance, romantasy
172. The Girl Who Fell Beneath the SeaAuthor: Axie OhYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Dragons, Mythology, Retellings, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
173. The Good Left UndoneAuthor: Adriana TrigianiYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, family, historical, italy, romance, series counter, world war ii
174. The Griffin Sisters' Greatest HitsAuthor: Jennifer WeinerYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Music, adult, chick lit, contemporary, family, historical, romance, series counter
175. The Half Life of Valery KAuthor: Natasha PulleyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, mystery, queer, romance, romantasy, russia, series counter
176. The Half MoonAuthor: Mary Beth KeaneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction, mystery, romance, series counter
177. The Half-Life of Ruby FieldingAuthor: Lydia KangYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller, war, world war ii
178. The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying ClubAuthor: Helen SimonsonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: British literature, adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter, world war i
179. The Heart in WinterAuthor: Kevin BarryYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Irish literature, Westerns, adult, book club, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter
180. The Heart of WinterAuthor: Jonathan EvisonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Relationships, adult, book club, contemporary, family, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter
181. The Heiress Gets a DukeAuthor: Harper St. GeorgeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Marriage of convenience, adult, historical, romance, series counter, victorian
182. The Hidden GirlAuthor: Lucinda RileyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Drama, adult, book club, historical, mystery, roman, romance, series counter
183. The House of EveAuthor: Sadeqa JohnsonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: African American, Race, adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter
184. The Invisible HourAuthor: Alice HoffmanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Books about books, Time travel, adult, book club, fantasy, historical, magical realism, romance, romantasy, series counter
185. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueAuthor: V.E. SchwabYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, fantasy, historical, magical realism, romance, romantasy, series counter
186. The Irish Boarding HouseAuthor: Sandy TaylorYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Irish literature, adult, book club, chick lit, family, historical, ireland, romance, series counter
187. The Island of Missing TreesAuthor: Elif ShafakYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, fantasy, historical, literary fiction, magical realism, romance, romantasy, series counter
188. The Italian BallerinaAuthor: Kristy CambronYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Christian, adult, book club, historical, italy, romance, series counter, world war ii
189. The Italian DaughterAuthor: Soraya M. LaneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, historical, italy, mystery, roman, romance, series counter
190. The Jackal's MistressAuthor: Chris BohjalianYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter, war
191. The Lady Gets LuckyAuthor: Joanna ShupeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, historical, regency, romance
192. The Lady Has a PastAuthor: Amanda QuickYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, historical, mystery, paranormal, romance, series counter, suspense
193. The Lady's MineAuthor: Francine RiversYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Christian, adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter
194. The Last Dance of the DebutanteAuthor: Julia KellyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: British literature, adult, chick lit, family, historical, romance, series counter
195. The Last Dress from ParisAuthor: Jade BeerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Fashion, adult, book club, contemporary, france, historical, mystery, romance, series counter
196. The Last List of Mabel BeaumontAuthor: Laura PearsonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Friendship, LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, romance, series counter
197. The Last Mrs. SummersAuthor: Rhys BowenYear published: 2020Genre and themes: British literature, Cozy, adult, cozy mystery, historical, mystery, romance, series counter
198. The Last Night in LondonAuthor: Karen WhiteYear published: 2021Genre and themes: British literature, adult, book club, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
199. The Last Rose of ShanghaiAuthor: Weina Dai RandelYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, asia, book club, china, historical, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
200. The Last Russian DollAuthor: Kristen LoeschYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, family, historical, mystery, romance, russia, series counter
201. The Last SummerAuthor: Karen SwanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Summer, adult, historical, roman, romance, scotland, series counter, summer reads
202. The Late Mrs. WilloughbyAuthor: Claudia GrayYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, cozy mystery, historical, mystery, regency, romance, series counter, thriller
203. The League of Gentlewomen WitchesAuthor: India HoltonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Magic, Witches, adult, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy
204. The Light After the WarAuthor: Anita AbrielYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, historical, holocaust, italy, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
205. The ListenersAuthor: Maggie StiefvaterYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, historical, magical realism, mystery, romance, romantasy, series counter, world war ii
206. The Little Wartime LibraryAuthor: Kate ThompsonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Books about books, British literature, adult, historical, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
207. The Loneliness of Sonia and SunnyAuthor: Kiran DesaiYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, asia, book club, contemporary, historical, india, literary fiction, romance, series counter
208. The Lost BookshopAuthor: Evie WoodsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Books about books, adult, book club, fantasy, historical, magical realism, mystery, romance, romantasy, series counter
209. The Lost Story of Eva FuentesAuthor: Chanel CleetonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Books about books, adult, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
210. The Lotus ShoesAuthor: Jane YangYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Asian literature, adult, asia, book club, china, historical, romance, series counter
211. The Love Elixir of Augusta SternAuthor: Lynda Cohen LoigmanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, fantasy, historical, magical realism, romance, romantasy, series counter
212. The Magician of Tiger CastleAuthor: Louis SacharYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Magic, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
213. The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie PostAuthor: Allison PatakiYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, historical, romance, series counter
214. The Mayor of Maxwell StreetAuthor: Avery CunninghamYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, crime, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
215. The Medicine Woman of GalvestonAuthor: Amanda SkenandoreYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Travel, Westerns, adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter
216. The Memory Keeper of KyivAuthor: Erin LittekenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, romance, russia, series counter, war
217. The Ministry of TimeAuthor: Kaliane BradleyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Time travel, adult, book club, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
218. The MoorwitchAuthor: Jessica KhouryYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Fae, Witches, adult, fantasy, historical, mystery, romance, romantasy, series counter
219. The Most Beautiful Girl in CubaAuthor: Chanel CleetonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter, war
220. The Murder of Mr. WickhamAuthor: Claudia GrayYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Retellings, adult, cozy mystery, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
221. The Night Ends with FireAuthor: K.X. SongYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Dragons, Mythology, Retellings, adult, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
222. The Nurse's SecretAuthor: Amanda SkenandoreYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, suspense, thriller
223. The Paper Daughters of ChinatownAuthor: Heather B. MooreYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Asian literature, adult, book club, china, historical, romance, series counter
224. The Paper Girl of ParisAuthor: Jordyn TaylorYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, france, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, world war ii, young adult
225. The Paris ApartmentAuthor: Kelly BowenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, france, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
226. The Paris DressmakerAuthor: Kristy CambronYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Christian, adult, book club, france, historical, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
227. The Paris HoursAuthor: Alex GeorgeYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, book club, france, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter
228. The Paris NovelAuthor: Ruth ReichlYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Travel, adult, book club, contemporary, food, france, historical, romance, series counter
229. The Perfect Crimes of Marian HayesAuthor: Cat SebastianYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, LGBT, adult, historical, queer, romance, series counter
230. The Perils of Lady Catherine de BourghAuthor: Claudia GrayYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, cozy mystery, historical, mystery, regency, romance, series counter, thriller
231. The Pianist's WifeAuthor: Soraya M. LaneYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, historical, romance, series counter, world war ii
232. The Possession of Alba DíazAuthor: Isabel CañasYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, gothic, historical, horror, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter
233. The ProphetsAuthor: Robert Jones Jr.Year published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, Race, adult, book club, historical, literary fiction, queer, romance, series counter
234. The Queen's FortuneAuthor: Allison PatakiYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Royalty, adult, book club, france, historical, romance, series counter
235. The Red PalaceAuthor: June HurYear published: 2022Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, mystery, romance, romantasy, series counter, thriller, young adult
236. The Restoration GardenAuthor: Sara BlaydesYear published: 2025Genre and themes: British literature, adult, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
237. The Riviera HouseAuthor: Natasha LesterYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Art, adult, france, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
238. The RomanticAuthor: William BoydYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Adventure, British literature, adult, book club, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter
239. The Rose BargainAuthor: Sasha Peyton SmithYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Fae, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
240. The SafekeepAuthor: Yael van der WoudenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, historical, lesbian, literary fiction, queer, romance, series counter
241. The Scarlet AlchemistAuthor: Kylie Lee BakerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Magic, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
242. The Scottish BoyAuthor: Alex de CampiYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, LGBT, adult, gay, historical, m m romance, queer, romance, series counter
243. The Secret HoursAuthor: Santa MontefioreYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, ireland, roman, romance, series counter
244. The Secret War of Julia ChildAuthor: Diana R. ChambersYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Adventure, adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
245. The Seventh Veil of SalomeAuthor: Silvia Moreno-GarciaYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
246. The Siren of SussexAuthor: Mimi MatthewsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, clean, historical, regency, romance, series counter, victorian
247. The Six Deaths of the SaintAuthor: Alix E. HarrowYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, historical, horror, novella, romance, romantasy, series counter, short stories
248. The Stolen Life of Colette MarceauAuthor: Kristin HarmelYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, france, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, world war ii
249. The Story She Left BehindAuthor: Patti Callahan HenryYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Books about books, adult, book club, family, historical, mystery, romance, series counter
250. The Things We Leave UnfinishedAuthor: Rebecca YarrosYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, historical, romance, series counter
251. The Three Lives of Alix St PierreAuthor: Natasha LesterYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Fashion, adult, book club, france, historical, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
252. The Unknown BelovedAuthor: Amy HarmonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, crime, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
253. The Unmaking of June FarrowAuthor: Adrienne YoungYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Time travel, adult, book club, fantasy, historical, magical realism, mystery, romance, romantasy, series counter
254. The Venice SketchbookAuthor: Rhys BowenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Art, adult, book club, historical, italy, mystery, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
255. The Ways We HideAuthor: Kristina McMorrisYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Magic, adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
256. The Wedding Dress Sewing CircleAuthor: Jennifer RyanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: British literature, adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
257. The Witch's HeartAuthor: Genevieve GornichecYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, Mythology, Retellings, Witches, adult, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
258. The Witchwood KnotAuthor: Olivia AtwaterYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fae, adult, fantasy, gothic, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
259. The Woman Before WallisAuthor: Bryn TurnbullYear published: 2020Genre and themes: British literature, Royalty, adult, book club, canada, historical, romance, series counter
260. The WomenAuthor: Kristin HannahYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, feminism, historical, romance, series counter, war
261. The Women of Arlington HallAuthor: Jane HealeyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
262. These Violent DelightsAuthor: Micah NemereverYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Dark academia, LGBT, adult, contemporary, historical, mystery, queer, romance, series counter, thriller
263. Tom LakeAuthor: Ann PatchettYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, family, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter
264. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and TomorrowAuthor: Gabrielle ZevinYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Coming of age, Friendship, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter
265. Trial by FireAuthor: Danielle SteelYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Drama, adult, chick lit, contemporary, historical, romance, series counter, womens fiction
266. Victor's BlessingAuthor: Barbara SontheimerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Drama, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, romance, series counter, war
267. WellnessAuthor: Nathan HillYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, family, historical, literary fiction, romance, series counter
268. What Passes as LoveAuthor: Trisha R. ThomasYear published: 2021Genre and themes: African American, Race, adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter
269. What the River KnowsAuthor: Isabel IbañezYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Adventure, Magic, fantasy, historical, mystery, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
270. When the Tides Held the MoonAuthor: Venessa Vida KelleyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, queer, romance, romantasy, series counter
271. When the World Fell SilentAuthor: Donna Jones AlwardYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, canada, historical, romance, series counter, war, world war i
272. When We Had WingsAuthor: Ariel LawhonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter, war, womens fiction, world war ii
273. Where the Library HidesAuthor: Isabel IbañezYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Adventure, fantasy, historical, mystery, romance, romantasy, young adult
274. While Paris SleptAuthor: Ruth DruartYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, france, historical, holocaust, romance, series counter, war, world war ii
275. Wild and Wicked ThingsAuthor: Francesca MayYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, Witches, adult, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, romance, romantasy, series counter
276. Wild Women and the BluesAuthor: Denny S. BryceYear published: 2021Genre and themes: African American, Music, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, romance, series counter
277. Wild, Beautiful, and FreeAuthor: Sophfronia ScottYear published: 2023Genre and themes: African American, Retellings, adult, book club, historical, romance, series counter
278. Wish You Were HereAuthor: Jodi PicoultYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction, realistic fiction, romance, series counter
279. Wizard of Most Wicked WaysAuthor: Charlie N. HolmbergYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Magic, adult, fantasy, historical, mystery, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter
280. You Should Be So LuckyAuthor: Cat SebastianYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, gay, historical, m m romance, queer, romance, series counter, sports
281. Young MungoAuthor: Douglas StuartYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, historical, literary fiction, queer, romance, scotland, series counter

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Frequently asked questions

How recent do comp titles need to be?

Comp titles should be published within the past five to seven years so it is representative of the current market potential of your manuscript.

Can I use bestselling books as a comp title?

Yes, you can! However, the books that have sold the most copies aren’t always the most suitable comp titles. While it’s integral that a comp title has sold well, it’s better to choose a comp title that’s sold less well but more closely represents the tone and overall vibe of your own book.

How many comp titles should I include in my query letter?

You should aim for two comp titles in your query letter. You can include three, but agents would expect more than one.

Can I use a series as a comp title?

You can, but it’s best to pick a specific book within that series that best represents your manuscript.

What if I can’t find a historical romance comp title that fits my book?

You can broaden your horizons to also include other subgenres of romance!