When you’re querying a Westerns romance, choosing the choosing the right comp titles can make or break your chances 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 Westerns romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.
No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn Westerns 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.
- At Whit's EndYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, found family, friends to lovers, he falls first, small town
- Bloom Town: ExodusYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, Westerns, adult, historical, lesbian, queer
- Bloom Town: GenesisYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, Westerns, adult, enemies to lovers, historical, lesbian, queer
- Chasing the WildYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, dark, forbidden romance, forced proximity, small town
- Come With MeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, friends to lovers, novella, second chance, small town
- Cowboy CasualYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, second chance, small town
- CrossroadsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, friends to lovers, second chance, small town
- Done and DustedYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, small town
- DownpourYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, disability, forced proximity, found family, small town, workplace
- DukeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, found family, friends to lovers, he falls first, small town
- Dust StormYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, small town, workplace
- Fire LineYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, he falls first, small town, workplace
- FlawlessYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, small town, sports
- Freeing the WildYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, celebrity, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, found family, small town
- HeartlessYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, small town
- Holding the ReinsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, friends to lovers, small town, sports
- Lost and LassoedYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, small town
- RootboundYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, slow burn, small town
- SawyerYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, found family, friends to lovers, he falls first, small town
- SovereignYear published: 2024Genre and themes: BDSM, Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, dark, forced proximity, smut
- Sunday MorningYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, forbidden romance, new adult, small town
- Swift and SaddledYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, small town
- The Heart in WinterYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Irish literature, Westerns, adult, book club, historical, literary fiction
- The Medicine Woman of GalvestonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, book club, historical, travel
- Training the HeartYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, small town, workplace
- Wild and WrangledYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, friends to lovers, second chance, small town
- Wild EyesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, friends to lovers, small town
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 Westerns romance comp title that fits my book?
You can broaden your horizons to also include other subgenres of romance!