Friends to lovers romance comp titles for your query letter (updated 2026)

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

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

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

1. A First Time for EverythingAuthor: K.L. WaltherYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Summer, contemporary, romance, series counter, summer reads, young adult
2. A Guide to Being Just FriendsAuthor: Sophie SullivanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
3. A Little TemptingAuthor: Kelsie RaeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: College, Friends to lovers, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
4. A Long Time ComingAuthor: Meghan QuinnYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Billionaire, Friends to lovers, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
5. A Lot Like AdiósAuthor: Alexis DariaYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, LGBT, Second chance, adult, contemporary, latinx, romance
6. A Love Letter to WhiskeyAuthor: Kandi SteinerYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Second chance, Slow burn, adult, book club, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter
7. A Thousand Broken PiecesAuthor: Tillie ColeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Emotional, Friends to lovers, Mental health, contemporary, new adult, romance, young adult
8. A Worthy LoveAuthor: A.E. ValdezYear published: 2022Genre and themes: African American, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, romance
9. All Rhodes Lead HereAuthor: Mariana ZapataYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Slow burn, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
10. AlwaysAuthor: Loren LeighYear published: 2022Genre and themes: College, Friends to lovers, LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, m m romance, new adult, queer, romance, series counter
11. Always Only YouAuthor: Chloe LieseYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, romance, sports
12. Anywhere With YouAuthor: Ellie PalmerYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Road trip, Summer, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
13. Archangel's LightAuthor: Nalini SinghYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Vampires, adult, fantasy, gay, m m romance, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter, urban fantasy
14. At Whit's EndAuthor: Bailey HannahYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cowboy, Forced proximity, Found family, Friends to lovers, He falls first, Small town, Westerns, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
15. Beneath the StarsAuthor: Emily McIntireYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Second chance, Small town, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter
16. Beneath the WreckageAuthor: Catherine CowlesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Small town, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, suspense
17. Better Than ExpectedAuthor: Haley CassYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer, romance, series counter
18. Betting on YouAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Friends to lovers, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
19. Between Desire and DenialAuthor: Shain RoseYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Billionaire, Dark, Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, He falls first, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
20. Boss’s Secret BabyAuthor: Crystal MonroeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Second chance, Surprise pregnancy, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
21. Bring Me BackAuthor: Kristen GranataYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Mental health, Slow burn, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
22. Burn BrightAuthor: Krista RitchieYear published: 2025Genre and themes: College, Found family, Friends to lovers, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter, sports
23. By Frenzy I RuinAuthor: Cora ReillyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Dark, Enemies to lovers, Friends to lovers, Mafia, Second chance, adult, contemporary, crime, new adult, romance
24. Camera ShyAuthor: Kay CoveYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Dark, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, plus size, romance, series counter, smut
25. Capri 1.5Author: Jahquel J.Year published: 2024Genre and themes: African American, Dark, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, novella, romance, series counter
26. Capri 2Author: Jahquel J.Year published: 2024Genre and themes: African American, Dark, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
27. Capri 3Author: Jahquel J.Year published: 2024Genre and themes: African American, Dark, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
28. CataclysmAuthor: Sarah BaileyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: BDSM, Dark, Enemies to lovers, Friends to lovers, Why choose, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
29. Catch the SunAuthor: Jennifer HartmannYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Second chance, book club, contemporary, romance, series counter, young adult
30. Chasing ForeverAuthor: Piper RayneYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Found family, Friends to lovers, He falls first, Slow burn, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
31. Club 22Author: Tate JamesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Dark, Friends to lovers, Why choose, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter, smut
32. Cluelessly YoursAuthor: Max MonroeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Doctors, Friends to lovers, He falls first, Humor, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
33. CollidedAuthor: Lauren AsherYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, sports
34. Colliding With FateAuthor: A.E. ValdezYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Abuse, African American, Friends to lovers, Mental health, adult, contemporary, romance
35. Come With MeAuthor: Brooke MontgomeryYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Cowboy, Friends to lovers, Second chance, Small town, Westerns, adult, contemporary, novella, romance, series counter
36. Count Your Lucky StarsAuthor: Alexandria BellefleurYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer, romance
37. CrashAuthor: Kathy LockheartYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Dark, Doctors, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Second chance, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, suspense
38. Cross the LineAuthor: Simone SoltaniYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
39. CrossroadsAuthor: Devney PerryYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cowboy, Friends to lovers, Second chance, Small town, Westerns, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
40. Cruel SummerAuthor: Morgan ElizabethYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, He falls first, Summer, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, summer reads
41. Daisy HaitesAuthor: Jessa HastingsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Found family, Friends to lovers, Mafia, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance
42. Damaged GoodsAuthor: L.J. ShenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: College, Dark, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter, sports
43. DaydreamAuthor: Hannah GraceYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, sports
44. Dear Emmie BlueAuthor: Lia LouisYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, romance, series counter
45. Delicate EscapeAuthor: Catherine CowlesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Found family, Friends to lovers, He falls first, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, suspense
46. Doctor MistakeAuthor: J. SamanYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Billionaire, Doctors, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
47. Dream OnAuthor: Jennifer HartmannYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Celebrity, Fake dating, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Second chance, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
48. DukeAuthor: Jessica PetersonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cowboy, Forced proximity, Found family, Friends to lovers, He falls first, Small town, Westerns, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
49. Duke, ActuallyAuthor: Jenny HolidayYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Christmas, Friends to lovers, Holiday, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance
50. EpicAuthor: Sarina BowenYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, m m romance, novella, romance, series counter, sports
51. Every Summer AfterAuthor: Carley FortuneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Second chance, Summer, adult, book club, contemporary, romance, series counter, summer reads
52. Fake SkatingAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports, young adult
53. Final OfferAuthor: Lauren AsherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Billionaire, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Second chance, adult, contemporary, romance
54. Finding YouAuthor: Lena HendrixYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Military, Small town, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
55. Finn Rhodes ForeverAuthor: Stephanie ArcherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Second chance, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
56. First-Time CallerAuthor: B.K. BorisonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, book club, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
57. Friday Night LiesAuthor: C.W. FarnsworthYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Basketball, Enemies to lovers, Friends to lovers, High school, Second chance, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
58. Friends to LoversAuthor: Sally BlakelyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Second chance, Summer, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, summer reads
59. From Now OnAuthor: C.W. FarnsworthYear published: 2025Genre and themes: College, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Hockey, Slow burn, adult, romance, series counter, sports
60. From the JumpAuthor: Lacie WaldonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Summer, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance, series counter, summer reads
61. Give Me ButterfliesAuthor: Jillian MeadowsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Found family, Friends to lovers, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
62. Goal LineAuthor: Julia ConnorsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Hockey, Marriage of convenience, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance, sports
63. Hard to ScoreAuthor: K. BrombergYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Football, Friends to lovers, Second chance, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
64. Hat TrickAuthor: Chelsea CurtoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Found family, Friends to lovers, Hockey, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, sports
65. Hate Me Like You Mean ItAuthor: Kyra ParsiYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Billionaire, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Second chance, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
66. He's Not My TypeAuthor: Meghan QuinnYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
67. Heard It in a Love SongAuthor: Tracey Garvis GravesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Music, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance, series counter, womens fiction
68. Holding the ReinsAuthor: Paisley HopeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cowboy, Friends to lovers, Small town, Westerns, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
69. Holiday RomanceAuthor: Catherine WalshYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Christmas, Friends to lovers, Holiday, adult, book club, contemporary, romance, series counter
70. Honeymoon PhaseAuthor: Amy DawsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Marriage of convenience, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
71. Hook, Line, and SinkerAuthor: Tessa BaileyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance
72. How to Hide in Plain SightAuthor: Emma NoyesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Mental health, adult, contemporary, literary fiction, romance, series counter
73. How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 DaysAuthor: K.M. JacksonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Road trip, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance, series counter
74. If It Makes You HappyAuthor: Julie OliviaYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Friends to lovers, Slow burn, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
75. If Only I Had Told HerAuthor: Laura NowlinYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Mental health, contemporary, realistic fiction, romance, young adult
76. If There's a WayAuthor: Jessie WalkerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Dark, Found family, Friends to lovers, LGBT, Mental health, Second chance, adult, contemporary, gay, m m romance, romance
77. If This Gets OutAuthor: Sophie GonzalesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, LGBT, Music, contemporary, gay, queer, romance, series counter, young adult
78. In a JamAuthor: Kate CanterbaryYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Fake dating, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Marriage of convenience, Second chance, Slow burn, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
79. In The DarkAuthor: Chelsea CurtoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Dark, Friends to lovers, Halloween, He falls first, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
80. In Your DreamsAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
81. IrishAuthor: Brittanee NicoleYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Dark, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Mafia, Second chance, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
82. Irresponsible PuckboyAuthor: Eden FinleyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Hockey, LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, m m romance, romance, sports
83. Isn't It Bromantic?Author: Lyssa Kay AdamsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Marriage of convenience, adult, contemporary, romance, sports
84. It's Different This TimeAuthor: Joss RichardYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Second chance, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
85. June FirstAuthor: Jennifer HartmannYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Dark, Emotional, Forbidden romance, Friends to lovers, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter
86. Just FriendsAuthor: Charity FerrellYear published: 2020Genre and themes: College, Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter, smut
87. Keep Me NeverAuthor: Meagan BrandyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: College, Football, Found family, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter, sports
88. Lease on LoveAuthor: Falon BallardYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
89. Life’s Too ShortAuthor: Abby JimenezYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance
90. Like You Love MeAuthor: Adriana LockeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Marriage of convenience, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
91. LotusAuthor: Jennifer HartmannYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Dark, Friends to lovers, Second chance, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, mystery, romance, series counter
92. Lovelight FarmsAuthor: B.K. BorisonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Christmas, Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Holiday, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
93. Luck and Last ResortsAuthor: Sarah Grunder RuizYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Second chance, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance, series counter
94. LukeAuthor: Cora RoseYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, romance, series counter, transgender
95. Make It SweetAuthor: Kristen CallihanYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
96. Marriage & MastiAuthor: Nisha SharmaYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Marriage of convenience, Retellings, adult, contemporary, india, romance, series counter
97. 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
98. Mixed SignalsAuthor: B.K. BorisonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance
99. Morbidly YoursAuthor: Ivy FairbanksYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, ireland, rom com, romance, series counter
100. More Than I CouldAuthor: Adriana LockeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Small town, Workplace, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
101. Mountain GrumpAuthor: S.J. TillyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Marriage of convenience, Small town, adult, contemporary, plus size, romance, series counter, smut
102. 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
103. Much Ado About YouAuthor: Samantha YoungYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Books about books, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
104. Next to YouAuthor: Hannah Bonam-YoungYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, He falls first, LGBT, Mental health, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
105. Of Blood and AetherAuthor: Harper HawthorneYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Dark, Friends to lovers, Magic, adult, fantasy, high fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter
106. On the Same PageAuthor: Haley CassYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer, romance, series counter
107. One Last ShotAuthor: Betty CayouetteYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Second chance, Summer, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, summer reads
108. Out on a LimbAuthor: Hannah Bonam-YoungYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, disability, romance, series counter
109. OverdueAuthor: Stephanie PerkinsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Books about books, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance, series counter
110. People WatchingAuthor: Hannah Bonam-YoungYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, LGBT, Small town, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance, series counter
111. People We Meet on VacationAuthor: Emily HenryYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Summer, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance, series counter, summer reads
112. Picking Daisies on SundaysAuthor: Liana CincottiYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Summer, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, summer reads, young adult
113. Pirate GirlsAuthor: Penelope DouglasYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Dark, Friends to lovers, High school, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter, sports
114. Places We've Never BeenAuthor: Kasie WestYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Road trip, Summer, contemporary, romance, series counter, summer reads, young adult
115. Play It DirtyAuthor: Michelle HerculesYear published: 2023Genre and themes: College, Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
116. Playing with FireAuthor: L.J. ShenYear published: 2020Genre and themes: College, Enemies to lovers, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter, sports
117. Please Don't GoAuthor: E. SalvadorYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Baseball, College, Friends to lovers, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
118. Practice Makes PerfectAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance
119. Pretty Boy DAuthor: Rachel JonasYear published: 2021Genre and themes: College, Friends to lovers, High school, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter, sports
120. Problematic Summer RomanceAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Summer, adult, contemporary, romance, summer reads
121. ProtectAuthor: Paisley HopeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Firefighters, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Second chance, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
122. PurityAuthor: Skyler MasonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: College, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter, smut, sports
123. Ready or NotAuthor: Cara BastoneYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Slow burn, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
124. Redeeming 6Author: Chloe WalshYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Found family, Friends to lovers, High school, contemporary, new adult, romance, sports, young adult
125. Releasing 10Author: Chloe WalshYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Found family, Friends to lovers, Mental health, contemporary, romance, sports, young adult
126. Rewriting the StarsAuthor: Claire KingsleyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Firefighters, Forbidden romance, Friends to lovers, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
127. Role PlayingAuthor: Cathy YardleyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, LGBT, adult, chick lit, contemporary, queer, romance, series counter
128. RoommateAuthor: Sarina BowenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, romance, series counter
129. Roommate ArrangementAuthor: Saxon JamesYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, romance, series counter
130. Rule Number FiveAuthor: Jessa WilderYear published: 2023Genre and themes: College, Friends to lovers, He falls first, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
131. SawyerAuthor: Jessica PetersonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cowboy, Found family, Friends to lovers, He falls first, Small town, Westerns, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
132. Scythe & SparrowAuthor: Brynne WeaverYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Dark, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, romance, thriller
133. Second First ImpressionsAuthor: Sally ThorneYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
134. Secret HavenAuthor: Catherine CowlesYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Found family, Friends to lovers, Marriage of convenience, Second chance, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, suspense
135. SeoulmatesAuthor: Susan LeeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Asian literature, Friends to lovers, contemporary, romance, series counter, young adult
136. ShiverAuthor: Crea ReitanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: College, Friends to lovers, LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, m m romance, romance, series counter, sports
137. Sin BinAuthor: Chelsea CurtoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forbidden romance, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
138. Slow DanceAuthor: Rainbow RowellYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, romance, series counter
139. Snow Place Like HomeAuthor: Laura PavlovYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Christmas, Friends to lovers, Holiday, adult, contemporary, novella, romance, series counter, short stories
140. SomedayAuthor: Willow AsterYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Abuse, Enemies to lovers, Friends to lovers, Second chance, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
141. Someone I Used to KnowAuthor: Paige ToonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Second chance, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, womens fiction
142. SpotlightAuthor: Rebecca JenshakYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Baseball, Found family, Friends to lovers, He falls first, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, romance, sports
143. Sweet TemptationAuthor: Bella MatthewsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Football, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, He falls first, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
144. The Best Laid PlansAuthor: Cameron LundYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
145. The Break-Up PactAuthor: Emma LordYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Summer, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance, series counter
146. The C*ck Down the BlockAuthor: Amy AwardYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Football, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
147. The Cheat SheetAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, sports
148. The Devil and the HeiressAuthor: Harper St. GeorgeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, historical, romance, victorian
149. The Devil You KnowAuthor: Veronica EdenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: College, Fake dating, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter, sports
150. The EmperorAuthor: RuNyxYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Dark, Forbidden romance, Friends to lovers, Mafia, Second chance, adult, contemporary, mystery, romance, series counter
151. The Ex VowsAuthor: Jessica JoyceYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Second chance, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
152. The Fall of Bradley ReedAuthor: Morgan ElizabethYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
153. The Fastest Way to FallAuthor: Denise WilliamsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
154. The Fixer UpperAuthor: Lauren ForsytheYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Second chance, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
155. The Four LeafAuthor: Lee JacquotYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, Dark, Friends to lovers, Holiday, adult, contemporary, erotica, novella, romance, series counter, smut
156. The Friendship PactAuthor: Jill ShalvisYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Second chance, adult, chick lit, contemporary, family, romance
157. The Game ChangerAuthor: Lana FergusonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
158. The Girl in the Love SongAuthor: Emma ScottYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Emotional, Friends to lovers, High school, Music, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter, young adult
159. The Girl with Stars in Her EyesAuthor: Xio AxelrodYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Music, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance, series counter
160. The Happy Ever After PlaylistAuthor: Abby JimenezYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Music, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance
161. The Honeycrisp Orchard InnAuthor: Valerie BowmanYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
162. The Lady Gets LuckyAuthor: Joanna ShupeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, historical, regency, romance
163. The Love ConAuthor: Seressia GlassYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
164. The Love WagerAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
165. The Off Limits RuleAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, clean, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
166. The Overtime KissAuthor: Lauren BlakelyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Found family, Friends to lovers, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
167. The RoommateAuthor: Rosie DananYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, new adult, rom com, romance, series counter
168. The Roommate PactAuthor: Allison AshleyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
169. The Summer GirlAuthor: Elle KennedyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Small town, Summer, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, summer reads
170. The Summer I Saved YouAuthor: Elizabeth O'RoarkYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Second chance, Small town, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
171. The Summer of Broken RulesAuthor: K.L. WaltherYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Summer, book club, contemporary, romance, series counter, summer reads, young adult
172. The Summer You Found MeAuthor: Elizabeth O'RoarkYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Emotional, Forbidden romance, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, He falls first, Second chance, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
173. The Sweet SpotAuthor: Adriana LockeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Baseball, Friends to lovers, Slow burn, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
174. The Things We WaterAuthor: Mariana ZapataYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Magic, Shapeshifters, Slow burn, adult, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter
175. The Trouble With LoveAuthor: Kat T. MasenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: College, Dark, Forbidden romance, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, smut
176. The True Love ExperimentAuthor: Christina LaurenYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance
177. The Unlikely HeirAuthor: Jax CalderYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, LGBT, Royalty, adult, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, romance, series counter
178. The View Was ExhaustingAuthor: Mikaella ClementsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance, series counter
179. The Wedding MenuAuthor: Letizia LoriniYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, He falls first, Second chance, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
180. The WingmanAuthor: Stephanie ArcherYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, He falls first, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, sports
181. This Could Be UsAuthor: Kennedy RyanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: African American, Friends to lovers, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
182. This Spells LoveAuthor: Kate RobbYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, fantasy, magical realism, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter
183. Tourist TrapAuthor: Morgan ElizabethYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Found family, Friends to lovers, Small town, Summer, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, summer reads
184. Tutoring the PlayerAuthor: Rebecca JenshakYear published: 2022Genre and themes: College, Friends to lovers, Hockey, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter, sports
185. Unbreak MeAuthor: Reese RiversYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Abuse, Dark, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Military, Why choose, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
186. UnlovedAuthor: Peyton CorinneYear published: 2025Genre and themes: College, Friends to lovers, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
187. UnsteadyAuthor: Peyton CorinneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: College, Friends to lovers, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
188. UnwantedAuthor: Susie TateYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Billionaire, Enemies to lovers, Friends to lovers, Second chance, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
189. Weather GirlAuthor: Rachel Lynn SolomonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Mental health, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
190. What's Left of MeAuthor: Kristen GranataYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Abuse, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
191. Wild and WrangledAuthor: Lyla SageYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cowboy, Friends to lovers, Second chance, Small town, Westerns, adult, contemporary, romance
192. Wild EyesAuthor: Elsie SilverYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cowboy, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Small town, Westerns, adult, contemporary, romance
193. Wild LoveAuthor: Rebecca JenshakYear published: 2021Genre and themes: College, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Hockey, adult, new adult, romance, series counter, sports
194. 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
195. You and Me on VacationAuthor: Emily HenryYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Summer, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance, series counter, summer reads
196. You, AgainAuthor: Kate GoldbeckYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Friends to lovers, LGBT, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
197. Yours TrulyAuthor: Abby JimenezYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance

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 friends to lovers romance comp title that fits my book?

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