When you’re querying a music 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 music romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.
No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn music 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 Little Bit CountryYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, m m romance, music, queer, young adult
- Colton Gentry's Third ActYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, music, realistic fiction
- Deep CutsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction, music
- Everything AfterYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, music, womens fiction
- Heard It in a Love SongYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, music, womens fiction
- If Not for My BabyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, found family, he falls first, music
- If This Gets OutYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, friends to lovers, gay, music, queer, young adult
- Kiss & TellYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, music, queer, realistic fiction, young adult
- Kiss & TellYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, music, queer, realistic fiction, young adult
- Kiss the GirlYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, music, retellings
- LilacYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, music, smut, why choose
- MaylunaYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, historical, music
- Not Another Love SongYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, music, workplace
- Paper HeartsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: contemporary, high school, music, young adult
- Songs in Ursa MajorYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, historical, mental health, music
- Sounds Like LoveYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, fantasy, magical realism, music
- The Breakup TourYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, music, second chance
- The Girl in the Love SongYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, emotional, friends to lovers, high school, music, new adult, young adult
- The Girl with Stars in Her EyesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, music
- The Griffin Sisters' Greatest HitsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, family, historical, music
- The Happy Ever After PlaylistYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, music, rom com
- This Bird Has FlownYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, music
- Wild Women and the BluesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: African American, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, music
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 music romance comp title that fits my book?
You can broaden your horizons to also include other subgenres of romance!