Choosing the right comp titles for your mafia 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 mafia romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.
No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn mafia 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.
- A Dirty BusinessYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia, suspense
- Any Means NecessaryYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, mafia, plus size, smut
- Bad BishopYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience
- Blade of IrisYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia, smut, why choose
- Bloodied HandsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, mafia, second chance
- Bratva MenaceYear published: 2025Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, found family, m f romance, mafia
- Brutal PrinceYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience, smut
- By Frenzy I RuinYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, mafia, new adult, second chance
- By Sin I Rise: Part TwoYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, mafia, new adult
- Cold Hearted BastardYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, mafia, smut
- Corrupt KingdomYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia
- Craving DangerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia, workplace
- Daisy HaitesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, found family, friends to lovers, mafia, new adult
- DanteYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, smut
- DetainedYear published: 2024Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia, smut
- DevotedYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, smut
- DomYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience
- Empire of LustYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, crime, dark, mafia, smut
- Fierce KingYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia, marriage of convenience, smut
- Gilded CageYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, erotica, mafia, new adult, smut
- God of PainYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia
- God of WrathYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia, new adult
- HansYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, forced proximity, found family, mafia
- Hate MeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience, second chance, smut
- Hateful GamesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience, smut
- Hidden TruthsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, forced proximity, mafia
- IrishYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, friends to lovers, mafia, second chance
- Ivory AshesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, mafia, smut, surprise pregnancy
- Keeping My BrideYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience, smut
- Lawless GodYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, second chance, smut
- Lies of My MonsterYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, military
- NeroYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, mafia, smut
- PageantYear published: 2022Genre and themes: abuse, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia, smut, why choose
- Painted ScarsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience
- Reckless HeirYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, erotica, mafia, marriage of convenience, smut
- Relentless DevilYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, he falls first, mafia, smut
- SashaYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, second chance
- Shattered VowsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience
- Sinful VowYear published: 2022Genre and themes: African American, adult, contemporary, crime, dark, mafia, marriage of convenience
- Tease Me OnceYear published: 2021Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, crime, dark, erotica, mafia, smut
- Tempted by DeceptionYear published: 2021Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia
- Tempting Little ThiefYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia, new adult, smut
- The DevilYear published: 2025Genre and themes: abuse, adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, found family, he falls first, mafia, slow burn
- The EmperorYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forbidden romance, friends to lovers, mafia, mystery, second chance
- The EmpressYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience, second chance
- Twisted DevotionYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, mafia, smut
- Unholy VowsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, he falls first, mafia, marriage of convenience
- Untamed VixenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, mafia, second chance, smut, why choose
- Vengeful LiesYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience
- Vicious QueenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, m m romance, mafia, smut, why choose
- When He TakesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience, second chance, slow burn
- White NightsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, mafia, new adult, suspense
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 mafia romance comp title that fits my book?
You can broaden your horizons to also include other subgenres of romance!”