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

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When you’re querying a cozy fantasy 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 cozy fantasy romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn cozy fantasy 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. Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost TalesAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fae, fantasy, historical, romantasy
  10. Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of FaeriesAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fae, fantasy, historical, romantasy
  11. Emily Wilde’s Map of the OtherlandsAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fae, fantasy, historical
  12. Forged by MagicAuthor: Jenna WolfhartYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, romantasy
  13. Half a SoulAuthor: Olivia AtwaterYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, cozy fantasy, fae, fantasy, historical, romantasy
  14. I'm Afraid You've Got DragonsAuthor: Peter S. BeagleYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, adventure, cozy, cozy fantasy, dragons, fantasy, humor
  15. Legends & LattesAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
  16. Legends & LattesAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
  17. That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a DemonAuthor: Kimberly LemmingYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, cozy fantasy, dragons, fantasy, paranormal, romantasy
  18. The Baby Dragon CaféAuthor: Aamna QureshiYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, dragons, fantasy, romantasy
  19. The Crescent Moon TearoomAuthor: Stacy SivinskiYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, magical realism, mystery, witches
  20. The Enchanted GreenhouseAuthor: Sarah Beth DurstYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, romantasy
  21. The Honey WitchAuthor: Sydney J. ShieldsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romantasy, witches
  22. The Magician of Tiger CastleAuthor: Louis SacharYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, historical, magic
  23. The Phoenix KeeperAuthor: S.A. MacLeanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romantasy
  24. The SpellshopAuthor: Sarah Beth DurstYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, romantasy
  25. The Undertaking of Hart and MercyAuthor: Megan BannenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, cozy fantasy, enemies to lovers, fantasy, paranormal, romantasy
  26. The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesAuthor: Sangu MandannaYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, witches
  27. Tusk LoveAuthor: Thea GuanzonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, romantasy
  28. Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain AnymoreAuthor: Emily KrempholtzYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, magic, romantasy, witches

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:

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 fantasy romance comp title that fits my book?

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