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

Choosing the right comp titles for your queer 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 queer romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn queer 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. 6 Times We Almost Kissed [and One Time We Did]Author: Tess SharpeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, lesbian, mental health, queer, young adult
2. A Day of Fallen NightAuthor: Samantha ShannonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, dragons, fantasy, high fantasy, lesbian, queer
3. A Game of Hearts and HeistsAuthor: Ruby RoeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, gay, lesbian, queer, romantasy
4. A Language of LimbsAuthor: Dylin HardcastleYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
5. A Little Bit CountryAuthor: Brian D. KennedyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, m m romance, music, queer, young adult
6. A Marvellous LightAuthor: Freya MarskeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, magic, mystery, queer
7. A Mirror MendedAuthor: Alix E. HarrowYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fairy tales, fantasy, novella, queer, retellings
8. A Pirate's Life for TeaAuthor: Rebecca ThorneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, pirates, queer
9. A River of Golden BonesAuthor: A.K. MulfordYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, queer, retellings, romantasy
10. A Scatter of LightAuthor: Malinda LoYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, historical, lesbian, queer, young adult
11. A Sweet Sting of SaltAuthor: Rose SutherlandYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, retellings
12. A Taste of Gold and IronAuthor: Alexandra RowlandYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, m m romance, queer, romantasy
13. A Treachery of SwansAuthor: A.B. PoranekYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, gothic, lesbian, queer, retellings, romantasy, young adult
14. AfterloveAuthor: Tanya ByrneYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, gay, lesbian, paranormal, queer, young adult
15. All That’s Left in the WorldAuthor: Erik J. BrownYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, dystopia, gay, post apocalyptic, queer, science fiction, young adult
16. AlwaysAuthor: Loren LeighYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, m m romance, new adult, queer
17. Among the Burning FlowersAuthor: Samantha ShannonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, dragons, fantasy, high fantasy, lesbian, queer
18. An Honored VowAuthor: Melissa BlairYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fae, fantasy, magic, queer, romantasy
19. And They Were RoommatesAuthor: Page PowarsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, transgender, young adult
20. Angels Before ManAuthor: Rafael NicolásYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, gay, horror, mythology, queer, retellings
21. Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the WorldAuthor: Benjamin Alire SáenzYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, gay, historical, queer, young adult
22. As Far As You'll Take MeAuthor: Phil StamperYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, mental health, queer, young adult
23. AtmosphereAuthor: Taylor Jenkins ReidYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, queer
24. Back in a SpellAuthor: Lana HarperYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, magic, paranormal, queer, witches
25. Before You Say I DoAuthor: Clare LydonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer
26. BelliesAuthor: Nicola DinanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, literary fiction, queer, transgender
27. Better Than ExpectedAuthor: Haley CassYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, lesbian, queer
28. Big SwissAuthor: Jen BeaginYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
29. BitterAuthor: Akwaeke EmeziYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, dystopia, fantasy, magical realism, queer, young adult
30. BitterthornAuthor: Kat DunnYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, gothic, lesbian, queer, romantasy, witches, young adult
31. Bloom Town: ExodusAuthor: Ally NorthYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, Westerns, adult, historical, lesbian, queer
32. Bloom Town: GenesisAuthor: Ally NorthYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, Westerns, adult, enemies to lovers, historical, lesbian, queer
33. Bookshops & BonedustAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
34. Bookshops & BonedustAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
35. Boyfriend MaterialAuthor: Alexis HallYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, fake dating, m m romance, queer
36. Brigands & BreadknivesAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, adventure, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, queer
37. Brigands & BreadknivesAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, adventure, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, queer
38. Bro and the BeastAuthor: L.C. DavisYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, m m romance, omegaverse, paranormal, queer, shapeshifters, werewolves
39. Broken Beyond RepairAuthor: Emily BantingYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, celebrity, contemporary, lesbian, queer
40. BrothersongAuthor: T.J. KluneYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, m m romance, paranormal, queer, shapeshifters, urban fantasy
41. Can't Spell Treason Without TeaAuthor: Rebecca ThorneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
42. Caught StealingAuthor: C.E. RicciYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, m m romance, queer, sports
43. Celestial MonstersAuthor: Aiden ThomasYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, mythology, queer, transgender, young adult
44. Cemetery BoysAuthor: Aiden ThomasYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, paranormal, queer, urban fantasy, young adult
45. Chef's KissAuthor: T.J. AlexanderYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, food, lesbian, queer
46. Cinderella Is DeadAuthor: Kalynn BayronYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, fairy tales, fantasy, lesbian, queer, retellings, young adult
47. Cleat CuteAuthor: Meryl WilsnerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer, sports
48. Clueless PuckboyAuthor: Eden FinleyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, hockey, m m romance, queer, sports
49. Cool for the SummerAuthor: Dahlia AdlerYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, lesbian, queer, summer, young adult
50. Count Your Lucky StarsAuthor: Alexandria BellefleurYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, lesbian, queer
51. Darius the Great Deserves BetterAuthor: Adib KhorramYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, mental health, queer, realistic fiction, young adult
52. Dark HeirAuthor: C.S. PacatYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, m m romance, magic, queer, young adult
53. Date Me, Bryson KellerAuthor: Kevin van WhyeYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, young adult
54. Delilah Green Doesn't CareAuthor: Ashley Herring BlakeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, lesbian, queer
55. Don't Let the Forest InAuthor: C.G. DrewsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, dark academia, fantasy, gothic, horror, mystery, queer, young adult
56. Don't Want You Like a Best FriendAuthor: Emma R. AlbanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, historical, lesbian, queer
57. DyketteAuthor: Jenny Fran DavisYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
58. Eat the Ones You LoveAuthor: Sarah Maria GriffinYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, horror, lesbian, queer, thriller
59. EvocationAuthor: S.T. GibsonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, gothic, magic, paranormal, queer, urban fantasy
60. Exciting TimesAuthor: Naoise DolanYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Ireland, Irish literature, LGBT, adult, contemporary, literary fiction, queer
61. Fable for the End of the WorldAuthor: Ava ReidYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, dystopia, fantasy, lesbian, queer, science fiction, young adult
62. FaeboundAuthor: Saara El-ArifiYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fae, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romantasy
63. Felix Ever AfterAuthor: Kacen CallenderYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, queer, realistic fiction, transgender, young adult
64. Fifteen Hundred Miles from the SunAuthor: Jonny Garza VillaYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, young adult
65. Fiona and JaneAuthor: Jean Chen HoYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, literary fiction, queer, short stories
66. Flirting LessonsAuthor: Jasmine GuilloryYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer
67. Forget Me NotAuthor: Alyson DerrickYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, lesbian, queer, young adult
68. From Bad to CursedAuthor: Lana HarperYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fantasy, magic, paranormal, queer, witches
69. Girl, Serpent, ThornAuthor: Melissa BashardoustYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, lesbian, queer, retellings, young adult
70. GirlcrushAuthor: Florence GivenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, dystopia, feminism, lesbian, mental health, queer
71. Girls Like GirlsAuthor: Hayley KiyokoYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, lesbian, queer, summer, young adult
72. Golden BoysAuthor: Phil StamperYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, gay, queer, young adult
73. Greta & ValdinAuthor: Rebecca K. ReillyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
74. Greta & ValdinAuthor: Rebecca K. ReillyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
75. Gwen & Art Are Not in LoveAuthor: Lex CroucherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, young adult
76. Gwen & Art Are Not in LoveAuthor: Lex CroucherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, young adult
77. HazelthornAuthor: C.G. DrewsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, gothic, horror, mystery, queer, young adult
78. Head Above WaterAuthor: C.E. RicciYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, gay, m m romance, queer, second chance
79. Here's to UsAuthor: Becky AlbertalliYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, realistic fiction, young adult
80. Home Field AdvantageAuthor: Dahlia AdlerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, lesbian, queer, sports, young adult
81. HomebodiesAuthor: Tembe Denton-HurstYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
82. How You Get the GirlAuthor: Anita KellyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer, sports
83. I Kissed Shara WheelerAuthor: Casey McQuistonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, enemies to lovers, lesbian, mystery, queer, young adult
84. I Think I Love YouAuthor: Auriane DesombreYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, enemies to lovers, gay, lesbian, queer, young adult
85. IcarusAuthor: K. AncrumYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, mythology, queer, retellings, young adult
86. IcebreakerAuthor: A.L. GraziadeiYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, mental health, queer, sports, young adult
87. If This Gets OutAuthor: Sophie GonzalesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, friends to lovers, gay, music, queer, young adult
88. If Tomorrow Doesn't ComeAuthor: Jen St. JudeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, dystopia, lesbian, mental health, queer, science fiction, young adult
89. Imogen, ObviouslyAuthor: Becky AlbertalliYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, gay, lesbian, queer, young adult
90. In Charm's WayAuthor: Lana HarperYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, lesbian, paranormal, queer, witches
91. In MemoriamAuthor: Alice WinnYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, historical, literary fiction, queer, war
92. In the Lives of PuppetsAuthor: T.J. KluneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, dystopia, fantasy, queer, retellings, science fiction
93. Interesting Facts about SpaceAuthor: Emily R. AustinYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, literary fiction, mental health, queer
94. Iris Kelly Doesn't DateAuthor: Ashley Herring BlakeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, fake dating, lesbian, queer
95. Iron WidowAuthor: Xiran Jay ZhaoYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, dystopia, fantasy, historical, queer, science fiction, young adult
96. Jade Fire GoldAuthor: June C.L. TanYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, mythology, queer, young adult
97. Kate in WaitingAuthor: Becky AlbertalliYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, friendship, queer, realistic fiction, young adult
98. Kiss & TellAuthor: Adib KhorramYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, music, queer, realistic fiction, young adult
99. Kiss & TellAuthor: Adib KhorramYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, music, queer, realistic fiction, young adult
100. Last Night at the Telegraph ClubAuthor: Malinda LoYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, book club, historical, lesbian, queer, young adult
101. Learning CurvesAuthor: Rachel LaceyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer
102. Legends & LattesAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
103. Legends & LattesAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
104. Less Is LostAuthor: Andrew Sean GreerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, gay, humor, literary fiction, queer
105. Like Real People DoAuthor: E.L. MasseyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, sports, young adult
106. Little ThievesAuthor: Margaret OwenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, magic, queer, retellings, young adult
107. Loathing YouAuthor: Amina KhanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, lesbian, queer, young adult
108. Lord of Eternal NightAuthor: Ben AldersonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, gay, m m romance, paranormal, queer, retellings, vampires
109. Love & Other DisastersAuthor: Anita KellyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer
110. Love & Other DisastersAuthor: Anita KellyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer
111. Love After LoveAuthor: Ingrid PersaudYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, family, literary fiction, queer
112. Love, Hate & ClickbaitAuthor: Liz BoweryYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, m m romance, queer
113. Love, Hate & ClickbaitAuthor: Liz BoweryYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, m m romance, queer
114. LovelessAuthor: Alice OsemanYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, lesbian, queer, young adult
115. Lucy UndyingAuthor: Kiersten WhiteYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, gothic, horror, lesbian, queer, retellings, vampires
116. LukeAuthor: Cora RoseYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, m m romance, queer, transgender
117. Make My Wish Come TrueAuthor: Rachael LippincottYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, christmas, contemporary, holiday, lesbian, queer, young adult
118. Make the Season BrightAuthor: Ashley Herring BlakeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, christmas, contemporary, holiday, lesbian, queer
119. MaliceAuthor: Heather WalterYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, lesbian, magic, queer, retellings, young adult
120. Master of MayhemAuthor: Saxon JamesYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, m m romance, new adult, queer
121. Meet Cute DiaryAuthor: Emery LeeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fake dating, gay, queer, transgender, young adult
122. Melt With YouAuthor: Jennifer DuganYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, lesbian, queer, summer, young adult
123. MemorialAuthor: Bryan WashingtonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, gay, literary fiction, queer
124. Milk FedAuthor: Melissa BroderYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, literary fiction, mental health, queer
125. MisruleAuthor: Heather WalterYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, lesbian, queer, retellings, young adult
126. Most ArdentlyAuthor: Gabe Cole NovoaYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, historical, queer, retellings, transgender, young adult
127. Mr. RomanceAuthor: Louisa MastersYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, m m romance, new adult, queer
128. Never Ever Getting Back TogetherAuthor: Sophie GonzalesYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, enemies to lovers, lesbian, queer, young adult
129. No Rings AttachedAuthor: Rachel LaceyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, fake dating, lesbian, queer
130. Not for the Faint of HeartAuthor: Lex CroucherYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, retellings, young adult
131. On GuardAuthor: J.R. GrayYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, m m romance, queer, sports
132. On the Same PageAuthor: Haley CassYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, lesbian, queer
133. One Last StopAuthor: Casey McQuistonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, new adult, queer, science fiction
134. Open, HeavenAuthor: Seán HewittYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Ireland, LGBT, adult, coming of age, contemporary, gay, literary fiction, queer
135. Our Infinite FatesAuthor: Laura StevenYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, book club, fantasy, queer, romantasy, young adult
136. Out of the BlueAuthor: Jason JuneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, gay, mermaids, queer, young adult
137. Painted DevilsAuthor: Margaret OwenYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, high fantasy, queer, retellings, young adult
138. PlayedAuthor: Sadie KincaidYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, gay, m m romance, queer, second chance
139. Playing the PalaceAuthor: Paul RudnickYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, royalty
140. Pride and Prejudice and PittsburghAuthor: Rachael LippincottYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, young adult
141. Queen Takes RoseAuthor: Katee RobertYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, dark, erotica, fantasy, lesbian, queer, retellings, smut
142. RaybearerAuthor: Jordan IfuekoYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, queer, young adult
143. ReputationAuthor: Lex CroucherYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, historical, queer, regency
144. RibbonwoodAuthor: Ruby LandersYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, lesbian, queer
145. Role PlayingAuthor: Cathy YardleyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, queer
146. RoommateAuthor: Sarina BowenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, m m romance, queer
147. Roommate ArrangementAuthor: Saxon JamesYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, gay, m m romance, queer
148. Rosaline Palmer Takes the CakeAuthor: Alexis HallYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, chick lit, contemporary, food, queer
149. Rule of WolvesAuthor: Leigh BardugoYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, queer, young adult
150. Savage RivalsAuthor: Becca SteeleYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, high school, m m romance, new adult, queer, sports
151. Silver Under NightfallAuthor: Rin ChupecoYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, horror, paranormal, queer, vampires
152. SilvercloakAuthor: L.K. StevenYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, queer, romantasy
153. Sirens & MusesAuthor: Antonia AngressYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, art, contemporary, dark academia, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
154. Sirens & MusesAuthor: Antonia AngressYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, art, contemporary, dark academia, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
155. So This Is Ever AfterAuthor: F.T. LukensYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, gay, magic, queer, young adult
156. Some Girls DoAuthor: Jennifer DuganYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, lesbian, queer, young adult
157. Someone You Can Build a Nest InAuthor: John WiswellYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, fantasy, horror, lesbian, queer
158. Something FabulousAuthor: Alexis HallYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, historical, m m romance, queer
159. Something to Talk AboutAuthor: Meryl WilsnerYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, lesbian, queer
160. Somewhere Beyond the SeaAuthor: T.J. KluneYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, fantasy, magic, magical realism, queer
161. Sorry, BroAuthor: Taleen VoskuniYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer
162. Spell BoundAuthor: F.T. LukensYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, magic, paranormal, queer, urban fantasy, young adult
163. Stay GoldAuthor: Tobly McSmithYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, queer, realistic fiction, transgender, young adult
164. Stepbrother DearestAuthor: Willow DixonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, m m romance, queer
165. SunburnAuthor: Chloe Michelle HowarthYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, coming of age, contemporary, historical, lesbian, literary fiction, queer, summer
166. Swimming in the DarkAuthor: Tomasz JedrowskiYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, historical, literary fiction, queer
167. SwordcrossedAuthor: Freya MarskeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, m m romance, queer, romantasy
168. Tempting OliviaAuthor: Clare AshtonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, celebrity, contemporary, lesbian, queer
169. Tentacles & TriathlonsAuthor: Ashley BennettYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, m m romance, monster, paranormal, queer
170. Tentacles & TriathlonsAuthor: Ashley BennettYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, m m romance, monster, paranormal, queer
171. The Best MenAuthor: Sarina BowenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, m m romance, queer
172. The Blighted StarsAuthor: ["Megan E. O'Keefe"]Year published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, queer, science fiction, space
173. The Bone SpindleAuthor: Leslie VedderYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, lesbian, magic, queer, retellings, young adult
174. The Charm OffensiveAuthor: Alison CochrunYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, m m romance, mental health, queer
175. The Christmas SwapAuthor: Talia SamuelsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, christmas, contemporary, holiday, lesbian, queer
176. The ExtraordinariesAuthor: T.J. KluneYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, queer, science fiction, young adult
177. The Falling in Love MontageAuthor: Ciara SmythYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, lesbian, queer, young adult
178. The Feeling of Falling in LoveAuthor: Mason DeaverYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fake dating, gay, queer, transgender, young adult
179. The Final StrifeAuthor: Saara El-ArifiYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, high fantasy, lesbian, queer, young adult
180. The First to Die at the EndAuthor: Adam SilveraYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, gay, queer, science fiction, young adult
181. The Ghost ShipAuthor: Kate MosseYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, adventure, fantasy, historical, pirates, queer
182. The Gravity of UsAuthor: Phil StamperYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, realistic fiction, young adult
183. The Half Life of Valery KAuthor: Natasha PulleyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, Russia, adult, fantasy, historical, mystery, queer
184. The Happy CoupleAuthor: Naoise DolanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Ireland, Irish literature, LGBT, adult, contemporary, literary fiction, queer
185. The Honey WitchAuthor: Sydney J. ShieldsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romantasy, witches
186. The House in the Cerulean SeaAuthor: T.J. KluneYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, fantasy, magic, queer, young adult
187. The Husband HoaxAuthor: Saxon JamesYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, fake dating, found family, m m romance, marriage of convenience, queer
188. The Jasmine ThroneAuthor: Tasha SuriYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, high fantasy, lesbian, queer, young adult
189. The JockAuthor: Tal BauerYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, football, m m romance, new adult, queer, sports
190. The Knockout QueenAuthor: Rufi ThorpeYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, literary fiction, queer, young adult
191. The Last Bookstore on EarthAuthor: Lily Braun-ArnoldYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, dystopia, fantasy, lesbian, queer, science fiction, young adult
192. The Liar’s KnotAuthor: M.A. CarrickYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, epic fantasy, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, queer
193. The Lost Book of the WhiteAuthor: Cassandra ClareYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, paranormal, queer, urban fantasy, young adult
194. The Mermaid, the Witch, and the SeaAuthor: Maggie Tokuda-HallYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, lesbian, mermaids, pirates, queer, young adult
195. The Midnight LieAuthor: Marie RutkoskiYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, lesbian, magic, queer, young adult
196. The Mimicking of Known SuccessesAuthor: Malka Ann OlderYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, lesbian, mystery, novella, queer, science fiction, thriller
197. The New GuyAuthor: Sarina BowenYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, hockey, m m romance, queer, sports
198. The Night and Its MoonAuthor: Piper C.J.Year published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fae, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romantasy
199. The Only Light Left BurningAuthor: Erik J. BrownYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, dystopia, gay, post apocalyptic, queer, science fiction, young adult
200. The PairingAuthor: Casey McQuistonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, queer, second chance
201. The Perfect Crimes of Marian HayesAuthor: Cat SebastianYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, enemies to lovers, historical, queer
202. The Phoenix KeeperAuthor: S.A. MacLeanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romantasy
203. The ProphetsAuthor: Robert Jones Jr.Year published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, historical, literary fiction, queer, race
204. The ProspectsAuthor: K.T. HoffmanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, m m romance, queer, sports, transgender
205. The River Has RootsAuthor: Amal El-MohtarYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fae, fantasy, magic, novella, queer
206. The Romantic AgendaAuthor: Claire KannYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, fake dating, queer
207. The SafekeepAuthor: Yael van der WoudenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, historical, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
208. The Scottish BoyAuthor: Alex de CampiYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, enemies to lovers, historical, m m romance, queer
209. The Secret Life of Albert EntwistleAuthor: Matt CainYear published: 2021Genre and themes: British literature, LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, gay, queer
210. The Sign for HomeAuthor: Blair FellYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, coming of age, contemporary, disability, queer
211. The Spear Cuts Through WaterAuthor: Simon JimenezYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, fantasy, high fantasy, queer, science fiction
212. The Step BetAuthor: Riley HartYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, m m romance, new adult, queer
213. The Sun and the StarAuthor: Rick RiordanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Greek mythology, LGBT, fantasy, mythology, queer, young adult
214. The Sunbearer TrialsAuthor: Aiden ThomasYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, mythology, queer, transgender, young adult
215. The Three Lives of Cate KayAuthor: Kate FaganYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, mystery, queer, thriller
216. The UnbrokenAuthor: C.L. ClarkYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, high fantasy, lesbian, queer, science fiction
217. The Unlikely HeirAuthor: Jax CalderYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, gay, m m romance, queer, royalty
218. The Witch KingAuthor: H.E. EdgmonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, fae, fantasy, queer, transgender, witches, young adult
219. These Violent DelightsAuthor: Micah NemereverYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, dark academia, historical, mystery, queer, thriller
220. This Wicked FateAuthor: Kalynn BayronYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, lesbian, magic, mythology, queer, young adult
221. Under the Whispering DoorAuthor: T.J. KluneYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, fantasy, paranormal, queer
222. Voyage of the DamnedAuthor: Frances WhiteYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, magic, mystery, queer, thriller
223. We Do What We Do in the DarkAuthor: Michelle HartYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
224. When Haru Was HereAuthor: Dustin ThaoYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, gay, magical realism, queer, young adult
225. When the Tides Held the MoonAuthor: Venessa Vida KelleyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, queer, romantasy
226. When the World Tips OverAuthor: Jandy NelsonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, magical realism, queer, young adult
227. Wild and Wicked ThingsAuthor: Francesca MayYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, witches
228. With Love, from Cold WorldAuthor: Alicia ThompsonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, christmas, contemporary, enemies to lovers, queer
229. You & MeAuthor: Tal BauerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, gay, m m romance, queer, slow burn, sports
230. You & MeAuthor: Tal BauerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, gay, m m romance, queer, slow burn, sports
231. You Should Be So LuckyAuthor: Cat SebastianYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, historical, m m romance, queer, sports
232. You're a Mean One, Matthew PrinceAuthor: Timothy JanovskyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, christmas, contemporary, enemies to lovers, holiday, queer
233. Young MungoAuthor: Douglas StuartYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, Scotland, adult, contemporary, gay, historical, literary fiction, queer
234. Your Driver Is WaitingAuthor: Priya GunsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, literary fiction, queer

Other resources to assist with your querying journey

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• Developmental editing services
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• Romance tropes list
• Random romance trope generator

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 queer romance comp title that fits my book?

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