Rom com comp titles for your query letter (updated 2026)

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

Agents and publishing house editors use comp titles as a quick way to gauge the genre of your book along with its market potential.

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

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

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

1. A Guide to Being Just FriendsAuthor: Sophie SullivanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, rom com
2. A Long Time ComingAuthor: Meghan QuinnYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, friends to lovers, rom com, slow burn
3. A Murder to RememberAuthor: Brynn KellyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, cozy mystery, mystery, rom com, suspense, thriller
4. A Very Merry BromanceAuthor: Lyssa Kay AdamsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, christmas, contemporary, holiday, rom com
5. Absolutely Not in LoveAuthor: Jenny ProctorYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, clean, contemporary, hockey, rom com, sports
6. Adam & Evie's Matchmaking TourAuthor: Nora NguyenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, summer, travel
7. Adam & Evie's Matchmaking TourAuthor: Nora NguyenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, summer, travel
8. Adult Assembly RequiredAuthor: Abbi WaxmanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, humor, rom com
9. All I Want for ChristmasAuthor: Wendy LoggiaYear published: 2020Genre and themes: christmas, contemporary, holiday, rom com, young adult
10. An (Un)Romantic ComedyAuthor: Phoebe MacLeodYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, humor, rom com, womens fiction
11. Any Trope but YouAuthor: Victoria LavineYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com
12. Anywhere With YouAuthor: Ellie PalmerYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, road trip, rom com, summer
13. Attached at the HipAuthor: Christine RiccioYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, summer, young adult
14. Battle of the BookstoresAuthor: Ali BradyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, books about books, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com
15. Beg, Borrow, or StealAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com, small town
16. Better Than the MoviesAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2021Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, rom com, young adult
17. Betting on YouAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2023Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, friends to lovers, rom com, young adult
18. Birds of CaliforniaAuthor: Katie CotugnoYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, mental health, rom com
19. Book LoversAuthor: Emily HenryYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com
20. Call Me AnytimeAuthor: Max MonroeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, mystery, rom com, slow burn, suspense
21. Check & MateAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2023Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, new adult, rom com, young adult
22. Check & MateAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2023Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, new adult, rom com, young adult
23. Christmas FlingAuthor: Lindsey KelkYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, christmas, contemporary, holiday, rom com
24. Cinder-NannyAuthor: Sariah WilsonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, clean, contemporary, retellings, rom com
25. Cluelessly YoursAuthor: Max MonroeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, doctors, friends to lovers, he falls first, humor, rom com, slow burn
26. Cover StoryAuthor: Mhairi McFarlaneYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, rom com
27. Crazy To Leave YouAuthor: Marilyn Simon RothsteinYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, humor, rom com, womens fiction
28. Cruel SummerAuthor: Morgan ElizabethYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, he falls first, rom com, summer, summer reads
29. Dating and DragonsAuthor: Kristy BoyceYear published: 2024Genre and themes: contemporary, realistic fiction, rom com, young adult
30. Dating Dr. DilAuthor: Nisha SharmaYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, rom com
31. Don't Be In LoveAuthor: Liana CincottiYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adventure, book club, contemporary, rom com, young adult
32. Donut Fall in LoveAuthor: Jackie LauYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Canada, adult, chick lit, contemporary, food, rom com
33. Drive Me WildAuthor: Melanie HarlowYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, new adult, rom com, small town, sports
34. Drunk on LoveAuthor: Jasmine GuilloryYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com
35. Duke, ActuallyAuthor: Jenny HolidayYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, friends to lovers, holiday, rom com
36. Fall Too WellAuthor: Erin BranscomYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, holiday, rom com, second chance, small town
37. Falling Like LeavesAuthor: Misty WilsonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: contemporary, cozy, rom com, second chance, young adult
38. Fangirl DownAuthor: Tessa BaileyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, rom com, sports
39. 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
40. First-Time CallerAuthor: B.K. BorisonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com
41. Funny StoryAuthor: Emily HenryYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, fake dating, rom com
42. GrimAuthor: D.J. KrimmerYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dark, fantasy, gothic, paranormal, rom com, romantasy
43. 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
44. Hating the BossAuthor: Kristen GranataYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com, smut, workplace
45. Hello StrangerAuthor: Katherine CenterYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com
46. Honeymoon PhaseAuthor: Amy DawsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, marriage of convenience, rom com, small town
47. Hook, Line, and SinkerAuthor: Tessa BaileyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com
48. How to End a Love StoryAuthor: Yulin KuangYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com
49. How to Fail at FlirtingAuthor: Denise WilliamsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: abuse, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com
50. I Hope This Doesn't Find YouAuthor: Ann LiangYear published: 2024Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, high school, rom com, young adult
51. If the Shoe FitsAuthor: Julie MurphyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, retellings, rom com
52. 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
53. If You Ask MeAuthor: Libby HubscherYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, mental health, rom com
54. In Your DreamsAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com, small town
55. Is She Really Going Out with Him?Author: Sophie CousensYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com
56. It Happened One SummerAuthor: Tessa BaileyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com, summer, summer reads
57. It's a Love StoryAuthor: Annabel MonaghanYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, summer, summer reads
58. JiltedAuthor: Vi KeelandYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, he falls first, rom com, slow burn
59. Just Haven't Met You YetAuthor: Sophie CousensYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, travel
60. Just Last NightAuthor: Mhairi McFarlaneYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, grief, rom com
61. Kiss My CupcakeAuthor: Helena HuntingYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, humor, rom com
62. Last Chance BooksAuthor: Kelsey RodkeyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: books about books, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com, young adult
63. Lease on LoveAuthor: Falon BallardYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com
64. Life’s Too ShortAuthor: Abby JimenezYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, rom com
65. Like You Love MeAuthor: Adriana LockeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, friends to lovers, marriage of convenience, rom com, small town
66. Love from ScratchAuthor: Kaitlyn HillYear published: 2022Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, food, rom com, young adult
67. Love in the Time of Serial KillersAuthor: Alicia ThompsonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, mystery, rom com
68. Love InterestAuthor: Clare GilmoreYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com, workplace
69. Love Next DoorAuthor: Helena HuntingYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com, small town
70. Love on the BrainAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com, workplace
71. Love Your LifeAuthor: Sophie KinsellaYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, humor, rom com
72. Love, TheoreticallyAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, rom com
73. Maggie Moves OnAuthor: Lucy ScoreYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, rom com, small town
74. Maybe This TimeAuthor: Cara BastoneYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, fantasy, rom com, science fiction, time travel
75. Merry Christmas, You Filthy AnimalAuthor: Meghan QuinnYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, christmas, contemporary, enemies to lovers, holiday, rom com
76. Merry MeAuthor: C.R. JaneYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, forced proximity, holiday, rom com, second chance
77. Mistletoe and Mr. RightAuthor: Sarah MorgenthalerYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, christmas, contemporary, holiday, rom com
78. Mixed SignalsAuthor: B.K. BorisonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, friends to lovers, rom com, small town
79. Morbidly YoursAuthor: Ivy FairbanksYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Ireland, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, rom com, slow burn
80. 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
81. Mr. Wrong NumberAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com
82. Mrs. Nash's AshesAuthor: Sarah AdlerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, road trip, rom com
83. Much Ado About YouAuthor: Samantha YoungYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, books about books, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, rom com
84. My Killer VacationAuthor: Tessa BaileyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, mystery, rom com, summer reads, thriller
85. Not in LoveAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com, workplace
86. Not in My BookAuthor: Katie HoltYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, books about books, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com
87. Not That Kind of GuyAuthor: Andie J. ChristopherYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, fake dating, rom com, workplace
88. Nothing Like the MoviesAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2024Genre and themes: college, contemporary, rom com, second chance, young adult
89. Once More with FeelingAuthor: Elissa SussmanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, second chance
90. One Moment PleaseAuthor: Amy DawsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, doctors, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com, surprise pregnancy
91. One Night on the IslandAuthor: Josie SilverYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Ireland, adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, rom com
92. One to WatchAuthor: Kate Stayman-LondonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com
93. Opposites AttractAuthor: Camilla IsleyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com
94. OverruledAuthor: Lana FergusonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com, workplace
95. Paris is Always a Good IdeaAuthor: Jenn McKinlayYear published: 2020Genre and themes: France, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, travel
96. Part of Your WorldAuthor: Abby JimenezYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, small town
97. Party of TwoAuthor: Jasmine GuilloryYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, politics, rom com
98. Perfect FitAuthor: Clare GilmoreYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, second chance, workplace
99. Picking Daisies on SundaysAuthor: Liana CincottiYear published: 2023Genre and themes: contemporary, fake dating, friends to lovers, rom com, summer, summer reads, young adult
100. Practice Makes PerfectAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, friends to lovers, rom com, small town
101. Promise MeAuthor: Jill MansellYear published: 2023Genre and themes: British literature, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, womens fiction
102. PS: I Hate YouAuthor: Lauren ConnollyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com, second chance
103. Ready or NotAuthor: Cara BastoneYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, rom com, slow burn
104. Right on CueAuthor: Falon BallardYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com
105. Romantic ComedyAuthor: Curtis SittenfeldYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, humor, rom com
106. Royally Not ReadyAuthor: Meghan QuinnYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com, royalty
107. Sadie on a PlateAuthor: Amanda ElliotYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Jewish, adult, chick lit, contemporary, food, rom com
108. Say You'll Be MineAuthor: Naina KumarYear published: 2024Genre and themes: India, adult, chick lit, contemporary, fake dating, rom com
109. Say You'll Remember MeAuthor: Abby JimenezYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, summer
110. SeatmateAuthor: Cara BastoneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, humor, novella, rom com
111. Second BiteAuthor: S.J. TillyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, celebrity, christmas, contemporary, holiday, novella, rom com
112. Second First ImpressionsAuthor: Sally ThorneYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, rom com
113. Set on YouAuthor: Amy LeaYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com, sports
114. Seven Year ItchAuthor: Amy DawsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com, small town
115. ShippedAuthor: Angie HockmanYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com, summer
116. Someone I Used to KnowAuthor: Paige ToonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, rom com, second chance, womens fiction
117. Something UnexpectedAuthor: Vi KeelandYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, emotional, enemies to lovers, humor, rom com, slow burn
118. Story of My LifeAuthor: Lucy ScoreYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, small town
119. Stuck with YouAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, novella, rom com, short stories
120. Summer in the CityAuthor: Alex AsterYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, rom com, summer, summer reads
121. Summer RomanceAuthor: Annabel MonaghanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, summer, summer reads
122. Sunny Side UpAuthor: Katie SturinoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, summer, summer reads
123. Talk Bookish to MeAuthor: Kate BromleyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, books about books, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, second chance
124. Tangled Up in YouAuthor: Christina LaurenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, new adult, retellings, rom com
125. Tastes Like ShakkarAuthor: Nisha SharmaYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, retellings, rom com
126. Thank You for ListeningAuthor: Julia WhelanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, books about books, chick lit, contemporary, rom com
127. The Best Laid PlansAuthor: Cameron LundYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, friends to lovers, rom com, young adult
128. The Blast from the PastAuthor: Lucy ScoreYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, cozy mystery, humor, mystery, paranormal, rom com, thriller
129. The Body in the BackyardAuthor: Lucy ScoreYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, cozy mystery, humor, mystery, paranormal, rom com, thriller
130. The Boyfriend ProjectAuthor: Farrah RochonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: African American, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com
131. The Bright Side of ChristmasAuthor: Morgan ElizabethYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, holiday, rom com, small town
132. The BurnoutAuthor: Sophie KinsellaYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, humor, rom com
133. The Cheat SheetAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, friends to lovers, rom com, sports
134. The Dating PlanAuthor: Sara DesaiYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, fake dating, rom com
135. The Dead Guy Next DoorAuthor: Lucy ScoreYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fantasy, humor, mystery, paranormal, rom com, thriller
136. The Do-OverAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2022Genre and themes: contemporary, fantasy, rom com, time travel, young adult
137. The EnemyAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, clean, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com
138. The Ex TalkAuthor: Rachel Lynn SolomonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, rom com
139. The Fall of Bradley ReedAuthor: Morgan ElizabethYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com, slow burn
140. The Fastest Way to FallAuthor: Denise WilliamsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, rom com
141. The Fifth Avenue ApartmentAuthor: Pamela M. KelleyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: New York, adult, chick lit, contemporary, literary fiction, rom com
142. The Fixer UpperAuthor: Lauren ForsytheYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, rom com, second chance
143. The Flirting GameAuthor: Lauren BlakelyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, hockey, rom com, sports
144. The Happy Ever After PlaylistAuthor: Abby JimenezYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, music, rom com
145. The Heart PrincipleAuthor: Helen HoangYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, mental health, rom com
146. The Heartbreak HotelAuthor: ["Ellen O'Clover"]Year published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, grief, rom com
147. The Hookup PlanAuthor: Farrah RochonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: African American, adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com
148. The Intimacy ExperimentAuthor: Rosie DananYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Jewish, LGBT, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com
149. The LayoverAuthor: Lacie WaldonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com, summer, summer reads
150. The Love ConAuthor: Seressia GlassYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, fake dating, friends to lovers, rom com
151. The Love HatersAuthor: Katherine CenterYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, summer, summer reads
152. The Love HypothesisAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, fake dating, new adult, rom com
153. The Love SquareAuthor: Laura Jane WilliamsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: British literature, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com
154. The Love WagerAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, fake dating, friends to lovers, rom com
155. The Marriage GameAuthor: Sara DesaiYear published: 2020Genre and themes: India, adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com
156. The MatchAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, clean, contemporary, disability, rom com
157. The NannyAuthor: Lana FergusonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, rom com, smut
158. The No-ShowAuthor: ["Beth O'Leary"]Year published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com
159. The Off Limits RuleAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, clean, contemporary, friends to lovers, rom com
160. The Paris ConnectionAuthor: Lorraine BrownYear published: 2021Genre and themes: France, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, travel
161. The Party CrasherAuthor: Sophie KinsellaYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, family, humor, rom com
162. The RehearsalsAuthor: Annette ChristieYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, fantasy, rom com, time travel
163. The Road TripAuthor: ["Beth O'Leary"]Year published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, road trip, rom com, second chance
164. The Rom-CommersAuthor: Katherine CenterYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, rom com
165. The RoommateAuthor: Rosie DananYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, new adult, rom com
166. The Roommate PactAuthor: Allison AshleyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com
167. The Royals Next DoorAuthor: Karina HalleYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, royalty, summer
168. The Secret BridesmaidAuthor: Katy BirchallYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, humor, rom com
169. The Shaadi Set-UpAuthor: Lillie ValeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: India, adult, contemporary, rom com, second chance
170. The Singles TableAuthor: Sara DesaiYear published: 2021Genre and themes: India, adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com
171. The Soulmate EquationAuthor: Christina LaurenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, rom com
172. The Spanish Love DeceptionAuthor: Elena ArmasYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, rom com, slow burn
173. The Stand-InAuthor: Lily ChuYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, mental health, rom com
174. The Summer JobAuthor: Lizzy DentYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, summer, summer reads
175. The SwitchAuthor: ["Beth O'Leary"]Year published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com
176. The Temporary RoomieAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, rom com
177. The True Love ExperimentAuthor: Christina LaurenYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, rom com
178. 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
179. Till Summer Do Us PartAuthor: Meghan QuinnYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, rom com, summer, summer reads
180. To Have and to HeistAuthor: Sara DesaiYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, mystery, rom com, thriller
181. Tweet CuteAuthor: Emma LordYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com, young adult
182. Twice ShyAuthor: Sarah HogleYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com
183. Very Sincerely YoursAuthor: Kerry WinfreyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com
184. Wait For ItAuthor: Jenn McKinlayYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, mental health, rom com, summer
185. Water Under the BridgeAuthor: Kels StoneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com, slow burn, workplace
186. Weather GirlAuthor: Rachel Lynn SolomonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, mental health, rom com
187. Well, That Was UnexpectedAuthor: Jesse Q. SutantoYear published: 2022Genre and themes: contemporary, fake dating, humor, rom com, young adult
188. What Happens at the LakeAuthor: Vi KeelandYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, rom com, small town, sports
189. When in RomeAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, rom com, small town
190. While We Were DatingAuthor: Jasmine GuilloryYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, fake dating, rom com
191. You Deserve Each OtherAuthor: Sarah HogleYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com, second chance
192. You Lucky DogAuthor: Julia LondonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, animals, chick lit, contemporary, rom com
193. You, AgainAuthor: Kate GoldbeckYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, rom com
194. Yours TrulyAuthor: Abby JimenezYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, fake dating, friends to lovers, rom com

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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 bestselling books aren’t always the most suitable options. 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 closer 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 titles?

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 rom com comp title that fits my book?

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