Cozy romance comp titles for your query letter (updated 2026)

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

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn cozy 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 Harvest of HeartsAuthor: Andrea EamesYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, romantasy, young adult
2. A Pirate's Life for TeaAuthor: Rebecca ThorneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, pirates, queer
3. A Witch's Guide to Magical InnkeepingAuthor: Sangu MandannaYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, romantasy, witches
4. Bookshops & BonedustAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
5. Bookshops & BonedustAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
6. Brigands & BreadknivesAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, adventure, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, queer
7. Brigands & BreadknivesAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, adventure, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, queer
8. Can't Spell Treason Without TeaAuthor: Rebecca ThorneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
9. Clouds in My CoffeeAuthor: Julie MulhernYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy mystery, historical, mystery, thriller
10. Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost TalesAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fae, fantasy, historical, romantasy
11. Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of FaeriesAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fae, fantasy, historical, romantasy
12. Emily Wilde’s Map of the OtherlandsAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fae, fantasy, historical
13. Falling Like LeavesAuthor: Misty WilsonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: contemporary, cozy, rom com, second chance, young adult
14. Forged by MagicAuthor: Jenna WolfhartYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, romantasy
15. I'm Afraid You've Got DragonsAuthor: Peter S. BeagleYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, adventure, cozy, cozy fantasy, dragons, fantasy, humor
16. If It Makes You HappyAuthor: Julie OliviaYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, cozy, friends to lovers, slow burn, small town
17. It's ElementaryAuthor: Elise BryantYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, cozy, cozy mystery, mystery, thriller
18. Legends & LattesAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
19. Legends & LattesAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
20. Love and Lattes at Pumpkin HollowAuthor: Victoria WaltersYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, cozy, halloween, small town
21. Magic, Lies, and Deadly PiesAuthor: Misha PoppYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, cozy, cozy mystery, fantasy, mystery, thriller
22. Marsh MadnessAuthor: Jana DeleonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, comedy, contemporary, cozy, cozy mystery, crime, humor, mystery
23. Mrs. Quinn's Rise to FameAuthor: Olivia FordYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, cozy, food
24. Nosy NeighborsAuthor: Freya SampsonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, cozy, cozy mystery, mystery, thriller
25. Somewhere Beyond the SeaAuthor: T.J. KluneYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, fantasy, magic, magical realism, queer
26. The Baby Dragon CaféAuthor: Aamna QureshiYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, dragons, fantasy, romantasy
27. The Book of CandlelightAuthor: Ellery AdamsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, books about books, contemporary, cozy, cozy mystery, friendship, mystery, thriller
28. The Christmas Tree FarmAuthor: Laurie GilmoreYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, christmas, contemporary, cozy, holiday
29. The Cinnamon Bun Book StoreAuthor: Laurie GilmoreYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, cozy, mystery, small town
30. The Cinnamon Spice InnAuthor: Harper GrahamYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, cozy, enemies to lovers, second chance, small town
31. The Crescent Moon TearoomAuthor: Stacy SivinskiYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, magical realism, mystery, witches
32. The Enchanted GreenhouseAuthor: Sarah Beth DurstYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, romantasy
33. The Gingerbread BakeryAuthor: Laurie GilmoreYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, christmas, contemporary, cozy, holiday
34. The Honey WitchAuthor: Sydney J. ShieldsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romantasy, witches
35. The Honeycrisp Orchard InnAuthor: Valerie BowmanYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, cozy, forced proximity, friends to lovers, small town
36. The Last Mrs. SummersAuthor: Rhys BowenYear published: 2020Genre and themes: British literature, adult, cozy, cozy mystery, historical, mystery
37. The Magician of Tiger CastleAuthor: Louis SacharYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, historical, magic
38. The Maid's SecretAuthor: Nita ProseYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, cozy, cozy mystery, mystery, thriller
39. The Phoenix KeeperAuthor: S.A. MacLeanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romantasy
40. The Pumpkin Spice CaféAuthor: Laurie GilmoreYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, cozy, mystery
41. The Second Chance Convenience StoreAuthor: Kim Ho-yeonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Asia, Asian literature, adult, contemporary, cozy, slice of life
42. The SpellshopAuthor: Sarah Beth DurstYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, romantasy
43. The Strawberry Patch Pancake HouseAuthor: Laurie GilmoreYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, cozy, forced proximity, small town
44. The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and MagicAuthor: Breanne RandallYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, cozy, fantasy, halloween, magic, magical realism, paranormal, witches
45. The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesAuthor: Sangu MandannaYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, witches
46. Tusk LoveAuthor: Thea GuanzonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, romantasy
47. Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain AnymoreAuthor: Emily KrempholtzYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, romantasy, witches
48. Water MoonAuthor: Samantha Sotto YambaoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Japan, adult, book club, cozy, fantasy, magical realism, mystery
49. Welcome to Murder WeekAuthor: Karen DukessYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, cozy, cozy mystery, mystery, thriller

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 cozy romance comp title that fits my book?

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