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: Cozy, Magic, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
2. A Pirate's Life for TeaAuthor: Rebecca ThorneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Cozy, LGBT, Pirates, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romance, romantasy, series counter
3. A Witch's Guide to Magical InnkeepingAuthor: Sangu MandannaYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Magic, Witches, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, romance, romantasy, series counter
4. Bookshops & BonedustAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Cozy, LGBT, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romance, romantasy
5. Brigands & BreadknivesAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Adventure, Cozy, LGBT, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, queer, romance, romantasy
6. Can't Spell Treason Without TeaAuthor: Rebecca ThorneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Cozy, LGBT, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romance, romantasy, series counter
7. Clouds in My CoffeeAuthor: Julie MulhernYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Cozy, adult, cozy mystery, historical, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
8. Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost TalesAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Fae, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy
9. Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of FaeriesAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Cozy, Fae, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
10. Emily Wilde’s Map of the OtherlandsAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cozy, Fae, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy
11. Falling Like LeavesAuthor: Misty WilsonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Second chance, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
12. Forged by MagicAuthor: Jenna WolfhartYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Cozy, Dragons, Enemies to lovers, Fae, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, romance, romantasy, series counter
13. I'm Afraid You've Got DragonsAuthor: Peter S. BeagleYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Adventure, Cozy, Dragons, Humor, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, romance, romantasy, series counter
14. If It Makes You HappyAuthor: Julie OliviaYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Friends to lovers, Slow burn, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
15. It's ElementaryAuthor: Elise BryantYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cozy, adult, contemporary, cozy mystery, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
16. Legends & LattesAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Cozy, LGBT, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romance, romantasy, series counter
17. Love and Lattes at Pumpkin HollowAuthor: Victoria WaltersYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Halloween, Small town, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance, series counter
18. Magic, Lies, and Deadly PiesAuthor: Misha PoppYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Cozy, adult, contemporary, cozy mystery, fantasy, mystery, romance, romantasy, series counter, thriller
19. Marsh MadnessAuthor: Jana DeleonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Comedy, Cozy, Humor, adult, contemporary, cozy mystery, crime, mystery, romance
20. Mrs. Quinn's Rise to FameAuthor: Olivia FordYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cozy, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, food, romance, series counter
21. Nosy NeighborsAuthor: Freya SampsonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cozy, adult, contemporary, cozy mystery, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
22. Somewhere Beyond the SeaAuthor: T.J. KluneYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cozy, LGBT, Magic, adult, fantasy, magical realism, queer, romance, romantasy
23. The Baby Dragon CaféAuthor: Aamna QureshiYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Dragons, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, romance, romantasy, series counter
24. The Book of CandlelightAuthor: Ellery AdamsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Books about books, Cozy, Friendship, adult, contemporary, cozy mystery, mystery, romance, series counter, thriller
25. The Christmas Tree FarmAuthor: Laurie GilmoreYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Christmas, Cozy, Holiday, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance
26. The Cinnamon Bun Book StoreAuthor: Laurie GilmoreYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cozy, Small town, adult, chick lit, contemporary, mystery, romance
27. The Cinnamon Spice InnAuthor: Harper GrahamYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Enemies to lovers, Second chance, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
28. The Crescent Moon TearoomAuthor: Stacy SivinskiYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cozy, Magic, Witches, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magical realism, mystery, romance, romantasy, series counter
29. The Enchanted GreenhouseAuthor: Sarah Beth DurstYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Magic, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, romance, romantasy, series counter
30. The Gingerbread BakeryAuthor: Laurie GilmoreYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Christmas, Cozy, Holiday, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance
31. The Honey WitchAuthor: Sydney J. ShieldsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cozy, LGBT, Witches, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romance, romantasy, series counter
32. The Honeycrisp Orchard InnAuthor: Valerie BowmanYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
33. The Last Mrs. SummersAuthor: Rhys BowenYear published: 2020Genre and themes: British literature, Cozy, adult, cozy mystery, historical, mystery, romance, series counter
34. The Magician of Tiger CastleAuthor: Louis SacharYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Magic, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, historical, romance, romantasy, series counter
35. The Maid's SecretAuthor: Nita ProseYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, adult, contemporary, cozy mystery, mystery, romance, thriller
36. The Phoenix KeeperAuthor: S.A. MacLeanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cozy, LGBT, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romance, romantasy, series counter
37. The Pumpkin Spice CaféAuthor: Laurie GilmoreYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Cozy, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, mystery, romance, series counter
38. The Second Chance Convenience StoreAuthor: Kim Ho-yeonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Asian literature, Cozy, Slice of life, adult, asia, contemporary, romance, series counter
39. The SpellshopAuthor: Sarah Beth DurstYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cozy, Magic, adult, book club, cozy fantasy, fantasy, romance, romantasy, series counter
40. The Strawberry Patch Pancake HouseAuthor: Laurie GilmoreYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Forced proximity, Small town, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance
41. The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and MagicAuthor: Breanne RandallYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Cozy, Halloween, Magic, Witches, adult, fantasy, magical realism, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter
42. The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesAuthor: Sangu MandannaYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Cozy, Magic, Witches, adult, book club, contemporary, cozy fantasy, fantasy, romance, romantasy, series counter
43. Tusk LoveAuthor: Thea GuanzonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Magic, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, romance, romantasy, series counter
44. Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain AnymoreAuthor: Emily KrempholtzYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Magic, Witches, adult, cozy fantasy, fantasy, romance, romantasy, series counter
45. Water MoonAuthor: Samantha Sotto YambaoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, adult, book club, fantasy, japan, magical realism, mystery, romance, romantasy, series counter
46. Welcome to Murder WeekAuthor: Karen DukessYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, adult, contemporary, cozy mystery, mystery, romance, series counter, 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!”