Forced proximity romance comp titles for your query letter (updated 2026)

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

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

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1. A Deal with the DevilAuthor: ["Elizabeth O'Roark"]Year published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, slow burn, workplace
2. A Very Merry MistakeAuthor: Lyra ParishYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, forced proximity, holiday, small town
3. A Worthy LoveAuthor: A.E. ValdezYear published: 2022Genre and themes: African American, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, friends to lovers
4. All I Want Is YouAuthor: Falon BallardYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, forced proximity, holiday, second chance
5. All Rhodes Lead HereAuthor: Mariana ZapataYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, slow burn, small town
6. Almost PretendAuthor: Nicole SnowYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, age gap, billionaire, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, marriage of convenience, new adult
7. Any Means NecessaryAuthor: Lila HerronYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, mafia, plus size, smut
8. Any Trope but YouAuthor: Victoria LavineYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com
9. At Whit's EndAuthor: Bailey HannahYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, found family, friends to lovers, he falls first, small town
10. Bad BishopAuthor: L.J. ShenYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience
11. Bad for BusinessAuthor: Kat SingletonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, second chance, slow burn, workplace
12. BeautyAuthor: Brittanee NicoleYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, forced proximity, found family, hockey, second chance, sports, workplace
13. Behind the NetAuthor: Stephanie ArcherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, hockey, sports
14. Beneath the WreckageAuthor: Catherine CowlesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, small town, suspense, workplace
15. Between Desire and DenialAuthor: Shain RoseYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, friends to lovers, he falls first
16. Blind PassAuthor: Teagan HunterYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, hockey, marriage of convenience, sports
17. Bossy MogulAuthor: Scarlett AveryYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, smut, workplace
18. Bratva MenaceAuthor: T.J. MaguireYear published: 2025Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, found family, m f romance, mafia
19. Breaking PointAuthor: Mads RaffertyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, found family, hockey, sports
20. Bring Me BackAuthor: Kristen GranataYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, mental health, slow burn, small town
21. Broken Souls and BonesAuthor: L.J. AndrewsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, forced proximity, magic, romantasy, slow burn
22. Brutal PrinceAuthor: Sophie LarkYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience, smut
23. BurnoutAuthor: Rebecca JenshakYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, new adult, sports
24. Call Me AnytimeAuthor: Max MonroeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, mystery, rom com, slow burn, suspense
25. Camera ShyAuthor: Kay CoveYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, friends to lovers, plus size, smut
26. CapturedAuthor: Lauren BielYear published: 2023Genre and themes: abuse, adult, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, horror, smut
27. Caught UpAuthor: Liz TomfordeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, baseball, contemporary, forced proximity, found family, sports
28. Chasing ForeverAuthor: Piper RayneYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, found family, friends to lovers, he falls first, slow burn, small town
29. Chasing the WildAuthor: Elliott RoseYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, dark, forbidden romance, forced proximity, small town
30. Christmas in Spite of YouAuthor: K.C. MillsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: African American, adult, christmas, contemporary, forced proximity, holiday
31. Cocky ScoreAuthor: Kenna KingYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, hockey, smut, sports
32. Cold Hearted CasanovaAuthor: L.J. ShenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, marriage of convenience, slow burn
33. Corrupt KingdomAuthor: Ava HarrisonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia
34. Cowboy CasualAuthor: Holly ReneeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, second chance, small town
35. CrashAuthor: Kathy LockheartYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, doctors, forced proximity, friends to lovers, second chance, suspense
36. Crazy in LoveAuthor: Laura PavlovYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, slow burn, small town
37. CredenceAuthor: Penelope DouglasYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, new adult, smut
38. Crimson RiverAuthor: Devney PerryYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, mystery, small town, suspense
39. Cross the LineAuthor: Simone SoltaniYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, sports
40. DanteAuthor: Sadie KincaidYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, smut
41. Dear EnemyAuthor: Kristen CallihanYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, new adult, second chance, slow burn
42. Delicate EscapeAuthor: Catherine CowlesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, found family, friends to lovers, he falls first, small town, suspense
43. DevotedAuthor: Luna MasonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, smut
44. Doctor MistakeAuthor: J. SamanYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, doctors, forced proximity, friends to lovers, workplace
45. Does It Hurt?Author: H.D. CarltonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mystery, smut, thriller
46. DomAuthor: S.J. TillyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience
47. Don't Let Me DownAuthor: Kelsie RaeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hockey, sports, workplace
48. DownpourAuthor: Maggie C. GatesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, disability, forced proximity, found family, small town, workplace
49. Dream OnAuthor: Jennifer HartmannYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, celebrity, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, friends to lovers, second chance, slow burn
50. Drive Me WildAuthor: Melanie HarlowYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, new adult, rom com, small town, sports
51. DukeAuthor: Jessica PetersonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, found family, friends to lovers, he falls first, small town
52. Dust StormAuthor: Maggie C. GatesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, small town, workplace
53. Eleven ElevenAuthor: Micalea SmeltzerYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forbidden romance, forced proximity, found family, he falls first, small town
54. Fall with MeAuthor: Becka MackYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, hockey, sports
55. Fangirl DownAuthor: Tessa BaileyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, rom com, sports
56. FightAuthor: Sloane St. JamesYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, firefighters, forced proximity, small town, workplace
57. Final OfferAuthor: Lauren AsherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, second chance
58. Finding YouAuthor: Lena HendrixYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, military, small town, workplace
59. Finn Rhodes ForeverAuthor: Stephanie ArcherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com, second chance, small town
60. Fire LineAuthor: Maggie C. GatesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, he falls first, small town, workplace
61. First-Time CallerAuthor: B.K. BorisonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com
62. FlawlessAuthor: Elsie SilverYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, small town, sports
63. Flirting with DisasterAuthor: Naina KumarYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, second chance
64. Freeing the WildAuthor: Paisley HopeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, celebrity, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, found family, small town
65. From Now OnAuthor: C.W. FarnsworthYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, college, forced proximity, friends to lovers, hockey, slow burn, sports
66. Girl AbroadAuthor: Elle KennedyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, college, contemporary, forced proximity, new adult
67. Gloves OffAuthor: Stephanie ArcherYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hockey, marriage of convenience, sports
68. GravesAuthor: Katelyn TaylorYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, erotica, forced proximity, smut, why choose
69. GunnerAuthor: Rebecca SharpYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, mystery, small town, suspense
70. HansAuthor: S.J. TillyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, forced proximity, found family, mafia
71. Hat TrickAuthor: Chelsea CurtoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, found family, friends to lovers, hockey, sports, workplace
72. Hate MeAuthor: ["Summer O'Toole"]Year published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience, second chance, smut
73. Hate Me Like You Mean ItAuthor: Kyra ParsiYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com, second chance
74. Hateful GamesAuthor: Simran .Year published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience, smut
75. He Knows When You’re AwakeAuthor: Alta HensleyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, holiday, smut
76. He's Not My TypeAuthor: Meghan QuinnYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, hockey, sports
77. Heart TrickAuthor: Kristen GranataYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, hockey, novella, sports
78. HeartlessAuthor: Elsie SilverYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, small town
79. Hidden ScarsAuthor: Andi JaxonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, m m romance, sports
80. Hidden TruthsAuthor: Neva AltajYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, forced proximity, mafia
81. Highest BidderAuthor: Sara CateYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, erotica, forced proximity, smut
82. Hold Me Until MorningAuthor: A.L. JacksonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, he falls first, second chance, small town, suspense
83. Holiday StarAuthor: Melissa DymondYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, holiday
84. Honeymoon PhaseAuthor: Amy DawsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, marriage of convenience, rom com, small town
85. Hook, Line, and SinkerAuthor: Tessa BaileyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com
86. Hostile TakeoverAuthor: Christina C. JonesYear published: 2023Genre and themes: African American, adult, billionaire, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, marriage of convenience
87. I Wish I Knew ThenAuthor: Jessica PetersonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, second chance, small town
88. If Not for My BabyAuthor: Kate GoldenYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, found family, he falls first, music
89. If This Was a MovieAuthor: Morgan ElizabethYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, forced proximity, found family, holiday, rom com, second chance, small town
90. If You Claim MeAuthor: Helena HuntingYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, found family, hockey, marriage of convenience, sports
91. In a JamAuthor: Kate CanterbaryYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, friends to lovers, marriage of convenience, second chance, slow burn, small town
92. In the Veins of the DrowningAuthor: Kalie CassidyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, forced proximity, magic, mermaids, romantasy
93. In Your DreamsAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com, small town
94. IrishAuthor: Brittanee NicoleYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, friends to lovers, mafia, second chance
95. It's Different This TimeAuthor: Joss RichardYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, second chance
96. JiltedAuthor: Vi KeelandYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, he falls first, rom com, slow burn
97. Juniper HillAuthor: Devney PerryYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, found family, small town
98. Just a Bit CaptivatedAuthor: Alessandra HazardYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, m m romance
99. Keeping My BrideAuthor: Angela SnyderYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience, smut
100. Keeping ScoreAuthor: Rebecca JenshakYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, forced proximity, found family, he falls first, hockey, marriage of convenience, slow burn, sports
101. King of EnvyAuthor: Ana HuangYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, smut
102. King of SlothAuthor: Ana HuangYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, smut
103. King of WrathAuthor: Ana HuangYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, marriage of convenience
104. Lawless GodAuthor: Lola KingYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, second chance, smut
105. Lease on LoveAuthor: Falon BallardYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com
106. Liars Like UsAuthor: J.T. GeissingerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, erotica, forced proximity, marriage of convenience
107. Lies of My MonsterAuthor: Rina KentYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, military
108. LilacAuthor: B.B. ReidYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, music, smut, why choose
109. Lonely for You OnlyAuthor: Monica MurphyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, new adult, slow burn
110. Lost and LassoedAuthor: Lyla SageYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, small town
111. Love InterestAuthor: Clare GilmoreYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com, workplace
112. Love You, Mean ItAuthor: Laura PavlovYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, he falls first, slow burn, small town
113. Maggie Moves OnAuthor: Lucy ScoreYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, rom com, small town
114. Make It SweetAuthor: Kristen CallihanYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, sports
115. Merry MeAuthor: C.R. JaneYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, forced proximity, holiday, rom com, second chance
116. Mile HighAuthor: Liz TomfordeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hockey, sports
117. Mistletoe Meet CuteAuthor: Bella MatthewsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, christmas, football, forced proximity, holiday, novella, small town, sports
118. More Than I CouldAuthor: Adriana LockeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com, small town, workplace
119. Mountain GrumpAuthor: S.J. TillyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, marriage of convenience, plus size, small town, smut
120. Mr. Wrong NumberAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com
121. My Blade, Your BackAuthor: K.M. MoronovaYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, forced proximity, military, romantasy
122. My Dark DesireAuthor: L.J. ShenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, forced proximity, retellings
123. My Dark RomeoAuthor: Parker S. HuntingtonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, forced proximity, marriage of convenience
124. My Favorite Fake RomanceAuthor: ["Elizabeth O'Roark"]Year published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, road trip, second chance
125. My First MistakeAuthor: Sadie KincaidYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, holiday, second chance
126. My Pucking CrushAuthor: Tori ChaseYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark, forced proximity, hockey, m m romance, sports
127. Next of KinAuthor: Hannah Bonam-YoungYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, new adult
128. No More YesterdaysAuthor: Catherine BybeeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, family, forced proximity, mystery, suspense
129. Not Another Love SongAuthor: Julie SotoYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, music, workplace
130. Not in My BookAuthor: Katie HoltYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, books about books, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com
131. Once Upon a Demon's HeartAuthor: K.M. MoronovaYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dark, demons, enemies to lovers, fantasy, forced proximity, romantasy
132. One Moment PleaseAuthor: Amy DawsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, doctors, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com, surprise pregnancy
133. One Night on the IslandAuthor: Josie SilverYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Ireland, adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, rom com
134. Out on a LimbAuthor: Hannah Bonam-YoungYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, disability, forced proximity, friends to lovers, slow burn
135. Painted ScarsAuthor: Neva AltajYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience
136. Play AlongAuthor: Liz TomfordeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, found family, marriage of convenience, sports, workplace
137. Plus Size PlayerAuthor: Danielle AllenYear published: 2025Genre and themes: African American, adult, contemporary, forced proximity, workplace
138. Poetry On IceAuthor: Jesse H. ReignYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hockey, m m romance, sports
139. Pretty Rings & Broken ThingsAuthor: Kat SingletonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, he falls first, marriage of convenience
140. Pretty Rings & Broken ThingsAuthor: Kat SingletonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, he falls first, marriage of convenience
141. Problematic Summer RomanceAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, summer, summer reads
142. ProtectAuthor: Paisley HopeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, firefighters, forced proximity, friends to lovers, second chance, small town
143. PS: I Hate YouAuthor: Lauren ConnollyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com, second chance
144. Quarterback SneakAuthor: Kandi SteinerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, football, forbidden romance, forced proximity, sports
145. Relentless DevilAuthor: Kylie KentYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, he falls first, mafia, smut
146. Resisting the GrumpAuthor: Ashley MunozYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, new adult, second chance, small town
147. ReverieAuthor: Shain RoseYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, smut, workplace
148. RevolveAuthor: Bal KhabraYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, forced proximity, hockey, sports
149. Riven KnightAuthor: Devney PerryYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, marriage of convenience, mystery, slow burn, small town, suspense
150. Roommate ArrangementAuthor: Saxon JamesYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, gay, m m romance, queer
151. RootboundAuthor: Tarah DeWittYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, slow burn, small town
152. Royally Not ReadyAuthor: Meghan QuinnYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com, royalty
153. SashaAuthor: Eva WinnersYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, second chance
154. Scythe & SparrowAuthor: Brynne WeaverYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, friends to lovers, thriller
155. Scythe & SparrowAuthor: Brynne WeaverYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, friends to lovers, thriller
156. Secret HavenAuthor: Catherine CowlesYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, found family, friends to lovers, marriage of convenience, second chance, small town, suspense
157. Seven Year ItchAuthor: Amy DawsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com, small town
158. Shattered VowsAuthor: Shain RoseYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience
159. ShutoutAuthor: Avery KeelanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, forced proximity, hockey, sports
160. Silver & SmokeAuthor: Helen ScheuererYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, forced proximity, found family, high fantasy, magic, romantasy
161. Silver & SmokeAuthor: Helen ScheuererYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, forced proximity, found family, high fantasy, magic, romantasy
162. Sin BinAuthor: Chelsea CurtoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forbidden romance, forced proximity, friends to lovers, hockey, sports
163. SovereignAuthor: Raya Morris EdwardsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: BDSM, Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, dark, forced proximity, smut
164. Stepbrother DearestAuthor: Willow DixonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, m m romance, queer
165. StrandedAuthor: Selena WintersYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, christmas, crime, dark, erotica, forced proximity, holiday, novella
166. Sweet TemptationAuthor: Bella MatthewsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, football, forced proximity, friends to lovers, he falls first, small town, sports
167. Sweetheart: Part TwoAuthor: Marie MackayYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, forced proximity, omegaverse, paranormal, why choose
168. Swift and SaddledAuthor: Lyla SageYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, small town
169. Tastes Like ShakkarAuthor: Nisha SharmaYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, retellings, rom com
170. Tempting the PlayerAuthor: Rebecca JenshakYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, forced proximity, new adult, sports
171. Terms and ConditionsAuthor: Lauren AsherYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, marriage of convenience, workplace
172. TetheredAuthor: Elayna R. GalleaYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, fantasy, forced proximity, paranormal, romantasy, vampires
173. The Best MenAuthor: Sarina BowenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, m m romance, queer
174. The Blood We Crave: Part TwoAuthor: Monty JayYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, serial killer
175. The Bright Side of ChristmasAuthor: Morgan ElizabethYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, holiday, rom com, small town
176. The Co-opAuthor: Tarah DeWittYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, marriage of convenience, second chance
177. The Dark Lord's Guide to Dating – and Other War CrimesAuthor: Tiffany HuntYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, forced proximity, humor, magic, romantasy
178. The DevilAuthor: Michelle HeardYear published: 2025Genre and themes: abuse, adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, found family, he falls first, mafia, slow burn
179. The Devil and the HeiressAuthor: Harper St. GeorgeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, forced proximity, friends to lovers, historical, victorian
180. The Devious HusbandAuthor: Catharina MauraYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, he falls first, marriage of convenience
181. The EmpressAuthor: Michelle HeardYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience, second chance
182. The EnforcerAuthor: Avery KeelanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, forced proximity, hockey, second chance, sports
183. The Ex VowsAuthor: Jessica JoyceYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, second chance
184. The Fake OutAuthor: Stephanie ArcherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, hockey, sports
185. The Fall of Bradley ReedAuthor: Morgan ElizabethYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com, slow burn
186. The Frat BoyAuthor: Nikki SloaneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, erotica, forced proximity, new adult, smut
187. The Good Girl EffectAuthor: Sara CateYear published: 2025Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, erotica, forbidden romance, forced proximity, smut
188. The Honeycrisp Orchard InnAuthor: Valerie BowmanYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, cozy, forced proximity, friends to lovers, small town
189. The InternAuthor: Marni MannYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, smut, workplace
190. The Kings of KearnyAuthor: Navessa AllenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, military, smut
191. The Lady Gets LuckyAuthor: Joanna ShupeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, forced proximity, friends to lovers, historical, regency
192. The Long GameAuthor: Elena ArmasYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, sports
193. The Mating GameAuthor: Lana FergusonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, fantasy, forced proximity, omegaverse, paranormal
194. The NannyAuthor: Lana FergusonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, rom com, smut
195. The Overtime KissAuthor: Lauren BlakelyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, found family, friends to lovers, hockey, sports
196. The Right MoveAuthor: Liz TomfordeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, basketball, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, sports
197. The Rom-CommersAuthor: Katherine CenterYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, rom com
198. The RoommateAuthor: Rosie DananYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, new adult, rom com
199. The Roommate PactAuthor: Allison AshleyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com
200. The Strawberry Patch Pancake HouseAuthor: Laurie GilmoreYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, cozy, forced proximity, small town
201. The StrikerAuthor: Ana HuangYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, sports
202. The Summer I Saved YouAuthor: ["Elizabeth O'Roark"]Year published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, second chance, small town, workplace
203. The Summer We FellAuthor: ["Elizabeth O'Roark"]Year published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, forced proximity, second chance, sports
204. The Summer You Found MeAuthor: ["Elizabeth O'Roark"]Year published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, emotional, forbidden romance, forced proximity, friends to lovers, he falls first, second chance
205. The Temporary RoomieAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, rom com
206. The True Love ExperimentAuthor: Christina LaurenYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com
207. The Unwanted MarriageAuthor: Catharina MauraYear published: 2023Genre and themes: abuse, adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, marriage of convenience
208. The Veiled KingdomAuthor: Holly ReneeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, forced proximity, magic, romantasy
209. The Wedding MenuAuthor: Letizia LoriniYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, friends to lovers, he falls first, rom com, second chance, slow burn
210. The WingmanAuthor: Stephanie ArcherYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, he falls first, hockey, sports
211. The Wrong WifeAuthor: L. SteeleYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, marriage of convenience
212. Theirs for the HolidaysAuthor: Eva AshwoodYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, holiday, second chance, smut, why choose
213. Things We Hide from the LightAuthor: Lucy ScoreYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, slow burn, small town
214. Thorne PrincessAuthor: L.J. ShenYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, forced proximity, slow burn
215. Three Swedish Mountain MenAuthor: Lily GoldYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, smut, why choose
216. Till Summer Do Us PartAuthor: Meghan QuinnYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, rom com, summer, summer reads
217. Tourist TrapAuthor: Morgan ElizabethYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, found family, friends to lovers, small town, summer, summer reads
218. Training the HeartAuthor: Paisley HopeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, small town, workplace
219. TroubleAuthor: Tia LouiseYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, workplace
220. Twice ShyAuthor: Sarah HogleYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com
221. Twisted GameAuthor: Eva AshwoodYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, smut, why choose
222. Twisted LiesAuthor: Ana HuangYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, fake dating, forced proximity, smut
223. Unbreak MeAuthor: Reese RiversYear published: 2022Genre and themes: abuse, adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, friends to lovers, military, why choose
224. Unholy VowsAuthor: Mila KaneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, he falls first, mafia, marriage of convenience
225. Vengeful LiesAuthor: T.L. SmithYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience
226. Water Under the BridgeAuthor: Kels StoneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com, slow burn, workplace
227. Weak SideAuthor: S.J. SylvisYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, hockey, sports
228. What Happens at the LakeAuthor: Vi KeelandYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com, small town, sports
229. What's Left of MeAuthor: Kristen GranataYear published: 2020Genre and themes: abuse, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, friends to lovers, slow burn
230. When He TakesAuthor: Gabrielle SandsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience, second chance, slow burn
231. When in RomeAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, rom com, small town
232. When You BlushAuthor: Kristen ProbyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, found family, he falls first, small town, surprise pregnancy, workplace
233. Wild CardAuthor: Elsie SilverYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forbidden romance, forced proximity, second chance, slow burn, small town
234. Wild EyesAuthor: Elsie SilverYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, friends to lovers, small town
235. Wild LoveAuthor: Rebecca JenshakYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, college, forced proximity, friends to lovers, hockey, new adult, sports
236. Wild RiverAuthor: Laura PavlovYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, he falls first, small town
237. Wild SideAuthor: Elsie SilverYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, marriage of convenience, small town, sports
238. Yule Be MineAuthor: Piper RayneYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, holiday, novella, second chance

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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 forced proximity romance comp title that fits my book?

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