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

Other resources to assist with your querying journey

Comp titles are only a small piece of the querying puzzle! Here are other resources I offer to help writers achieve their dreams of publishing their novels:

• Developmental editing services
• Pre-querying package
• Publishers accepting manuscript submissions this month
• 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!