Cowboy romance comp titles for your query letter (updated 2026)

Choosing the right cowboy comp titles for your query letter can make or break your chances of being published.

The purpose of comp titles is for agents and publishing house editors to gauge the genre of your book as well as the tone and market potential of your work.

I regularly update this list of cowboy romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn cowboy 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. At Whit's EndAuthor: Bailey HannahYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, found family, friends to lovers, he falls first, small town
2. Chasing the WildAuthor: Elliott RoseYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, dark, forbidden romance, forced proximity, small town
3. Come With MeAuthor: Brooke MontgomeryYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, friends to lovers, novella, second chance, small town
4. Cowboy CasualAuthor: Holly ReneeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, second chance, small town
5. CrossroadsAuthor: Devney PerryYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, friends to lovers, second chance, small town
6. Done and DustedAuthor: Lyla SageYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, small town
7. DownpourAuthor: Maggie C. GatesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, disability, forced proximity, found family, small town, workplace
8. DukeAuthor: Jessica PetersonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, found family, friends to lovers, he falls first, small town
9. Dust StormAuthor: Maggie C. GatesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, small town, workplace
10. Fire LineAuthor: Maggie C. GatesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, he falls first, small town, workplace
11. FlawlessAuthor: Elsie SilverYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, small town, sports
12. Freeing the WildAuthor: Paisley HopeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, celebrity, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, found family, small town
13. HeartlessAuthor: Elsie SilverYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, small town
14. Holding the ReinsAuthor: Paisley HopeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, friends to lovers, small town, sports
15. Lost and LassoedAuthor: Lyla SageYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, small town
16. RootboundAuthor: Tarah DeWittYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, slow burn, small town
17. SawyerAuthor: Jessica PetersonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, found family, friends to lovers, he falls first, small town
18. SovereignAuthor: Raya Morris EdwardsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: BDSM, Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, dark, forced proximity, smut
19. Swift and SaddledAuthor: Lyla SageYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, small town
20. Training the HeartAuthor: Paisley HopeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, forced proximity, small town, workplace
21. Wild and WrangledAuthor: Lyla SageYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, friends to lovers, second chance, small town
22. Wild EyesAuthor: Elsie SilverYear 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 cowboy romance comp title that fits my book?

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