Choosing the right Jewish comp titles for your query letter 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 Jewish romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.
No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn Jewish 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.
- Good GriefYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Jewish, adult, chick lit, family, grief, historical, womens fiction
- Love You a LatkeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Jewish, adult, christmas, contemporary, holiday
- Meant to Be MineYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Jewish, adult, chick lit, contemporary, magical realism
- Sadie on a PlateYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Jewish, adult, chick lit, contemporary, food, rom com
- The Intimacy ExperimentYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Jewish, LGBT, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com
- The Matzah BallYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Jewish, adult, chick lit, christmas, contemporary, holiday
- We Can't Keep Meeting Like ThisYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Jewish, contemporary, mental health, young adult
- What I Like About YouYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Jewish, contemporary, realistic fiction, young adult
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 Jewish romance comp title that fits my book?
You can broaden your horizons to also include other subgenres of romance!