Science fiction romance comp titles for your query letter (updated 2026)

Choosing the right comp titles for your science fiction romance’s query letter can make or break your changes of being published.

If you’re wondering what the purpose of a comp title is, it’s to allow agents and publishing house editors to quickly gauge the genre and market potential of your book.

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

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn science fiction 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. Abandoned in DeathAuthor: J.D. RobbYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Futuristic, adult, crime, mystery, romance, science fiction, suspense, thriller
2. All That’s Left in the WorldAuthor: Erik J. BrownYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, Post-apocalyptic, dystopia, gay, queer, romance, science fiction, series counter, young adult
3. Alpha NightAuthor: Nalini SinghYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Shapeshifters, adult, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy
4. Annie BotAuthor: Sierra GreerYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, dystopia, fantasy, feminism, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
5. Aurora BurningAuthor: Amie KaufmanYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Adventure, Aliens, Space, fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, young adult
6. Believe MeAuthor: Tahereh MafiYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, dystopia, fantasy, novella, romance, romantasy, science fiction, young adult
7. Born for SilkAuthor: Nicci HarrisYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Dark, adult, dystopia, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, smut
8. Cassandra in ReverseAuthor: Holly SmaleYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Time travel, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, fantasy, magical realism, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
9. ConformAuthor: Ariel SullivanYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, dystopia, fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
10. Crowns of IceAuthor: Krista StreetYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Adventure, Fae, Magic, adult, fantasy, high fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
11. Desire in His BloodAuthor: Zoey DravenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Aliens, Enemies to lovers, Monster, Vampires, adult, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
12. Fable for the End of the WorldAuthor: Ava ReidYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, dystopia, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, young adult
13. Fated to the Wolf PrinceAuthor: April L. MoonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Magic, Shapeshifters, adult, fantasy, high fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
14. FirstAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Dark, adult, dystopia, fantasy, novella, omegaverse, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
15. Forgotten in DeathAuthor: J.D. RobbYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Futuristic, adult, crime, mystery, romance, science fiction, suspense, thriller
16. House of Vampires and FlameAuthor: Meg Xuemei XYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Adventure, Magic, Vampires, adult, fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
17. I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-ComAuthor: Kimberly LemmingYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Aliens, Humor, adult, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
18. I Married a DragonAuthor: Regine AbelYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Aliens, Dragons, Monster, adult, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
19. I Think We've Been Here BeforeAuthor: Suzy KrauseYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Christmas, Holiday, adult, contemporary, family, fantasy, literary fiction, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
20. If Tomorrow Doesn't ComeAuthor: Jen St. JudeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, Mental health, contemporary, dystopia, lesbian, queer, romance, science fiction, series counter, young adult
21. Imagine MeAuthor: Tahereh MafiYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, dystopia, fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, young adult
22. In the Lives of PuppetsAuthor: T.J. KluneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, Retellings, adult, dystopia, fantasy, queer, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
23. Iron WidowAuthor: Xiran Jay ZhaoYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, dystopia, fantasy, historical, queer, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, young adult
24. Maybe This TimeAuthor: Cara BastoneYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Time travel, adult, chick lit, contemporary, fantasy, rom com, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
25. Meet Me on the BridgeAuthor: Sarah J. HarrisYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Time travel, adult, contemporary, fantasy, magical realism, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
26. MementoAuthor: Amie KaufmanYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Space, fantasy, novella, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, short stories, young adult
27. One Last StopAuthor: Casey McQuistonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, new adult, queer, romance, science fiction, series counter
28. One True KingAuthor: Soman ChainaniYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Adventure, Magic, fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, young adult
29. Paladin's FaithAuthor: T. KingfisherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Adventure, Magic, adult, fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction
30. Red CityAuthor: Marie LuYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dystopia, fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, urban fantasy
31. Shadows in DeathAuthor: J.D. RobbYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Futuristic, adult, crime, mystery, romance, science fiction, suspense, thriller
32. Silver EliteAuthor: Dani FrancisYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, adult, dystopia, fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
33. Sky DaddyAuthor: Kate FolkYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Humor, adult, book club, contemporary, literary fiction, romance, science fiction, series counter
34. Space VampireAuthor: Ruby DixonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Aliens, Vampires, adult, fantasy, novella, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, short stories
35. Sunrise on the ReapingAuthor: Suzanne CollinsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Adventure, book club, dystopia, fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, young adult
36. Sweep of the HeartAuthor: Ilona AndrewsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Aliens, Magic, Vampires, adult, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy
37. The Art of Avoiding Your AlphaAuthor: Lola GlassYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Magic, adult, epic fantasy, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
38. The Art of Avoiding Your WerewolfAuthor: Lola GlassYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Magic, Shapeshifters, Vampires, Werewolves, adult, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
39. The Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesAuthor: Suzanne CollinsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Adventure, book club, dystopia, fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, young adult
40. The Blighted StarsAuthor: Megan E. O'KeefeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, Space, adult, fantasy, queer, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
41. The Book of Lost HoursAuthor: Hayley GelfusoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Books about books, Time travel, adult, fantasy, historical, magical realism, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
42. The Book of LoveAuthor: Kelly LinkYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Magic, adult, book club, fantasy, magical realism, mystery, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, thriller
43. The Brightest NightAuthor: Jennifer L. ArmentroutYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Aliens, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy, young adult
44. The Dark MirrorAuthor: Samantha ShannonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dystopia, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy, young adult
45. The Eve IllusionAuthor: Giovanna FletcherYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Adventure, dystopia, fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, young adult
46. The ExtraordinariesAuthor: T.J. KluneYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, queer, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, young adult
47. The First to Die at the EndAuthor: Adam SilveraYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, gay, queer, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, young adult
48. The Golden EnclavesAuthor: Naomi NovikYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Dark academia, Magic, fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy, young adult
49. The Last Bookstore on EarthAuthor: Lily Braun-ArnoldYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, dystopia, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, young adult
50. The Last Stars in the SkyAuthor: Kate HewittYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Post-apocalyptic, adult, book club, contemporary, dystopia, fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
51. The Lies of Vampires and SlayersAuthor: K.M. SheaYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Adventure, Magic, Vampires, adult, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, urban fantasy
52. The Mask FallingAuthor: Samantha ShannonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, dystopia, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy, young adult
53. The Mimicking of Known SuccessesAuthor: Malka Ann OlderYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, lesbian, mystery, novella, queer, romance, science fiction, series counter, thriller
54. The Ministry of TimeAuthor: Kaliane BradleyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Time travel, adult, book club, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
55. The Only Light Left BurningAuthor: Erik J. BrownYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, Post-apocalyptic, dystopia, gay, queer, romance, science fiction, series counter, young adult
56. The Other Side of the SkyAuthor: Amie KaufmanYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, Magic, fantasy, high fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, young adult
57. The Spare ManAuthor: Mary Robinette KowalYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Space, adult, crime, fantasy, mystery, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, thriller
58. The Spear Cuts Through WaterAuthor: Simon JimenezYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, fantasy, high fantasy, queer, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
59. The UnbrokenAuthor: C.L. ClarkYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, high fantasy, lesbian, queer, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
60. To Cage a Wild BirdAuthor: Brooke FastYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, adult, dystopia, fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
61. Twisted TiesAuthor: Hannah HazeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Magic, Why choose, adult, epic fantasy, fantasy, high fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
62. Us Dark FewAuthor: Alexis PattonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Dark, Enemies to lovers, adult, dystopia, fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
63. ViperAuthor: Naomi LucasYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Aliens, Monster, adult, erotica, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, smut
64. Yumi and the Nightmare PainterAuthor: Brandon SandersonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, epic fantasy, fantasy, high fantasy, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, young adult

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 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 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 science fiction romance comp title that fits my book?

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