When you’re querying a drama 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 drama romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.
No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn drama 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 Storm of Infinite BeautyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, drama, historical, realistic fiction
- An American BeautyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, drama, historical, realistic fiction, young adult
- An Italian Girl in BrooklynYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Italy, Roman, adult, drama, historical, war
- Atlas: The Story of Pa SaltYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Roman, adult, contemporary, drama, historical, mystery
- Chasing HeadlinesYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, drama, realistic fiction, young adult
- Gabriel's PromiseYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, drama, erotica, new adult, smut
- High StakesYear published: 2022Genre and themes: New York, adult, chick lit, contemporary, drama, womens fiction
- In an InstantYear published: 2020Genre and themes: book club, contemporary, drama, family, thriller, young adult
- Just OnceYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Christian, adult, chick lit, contemporary, drama, historical
- Missing PiecesYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, drama, m f romance, new adult
- My Husband's DaughterYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, drama, family, family drama, womens fiction
- Nineteen StepsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: World War II, adult, drama, historical, realistic fiction, young adult
- No. 23 Burlington SquareYear published: 2023Genre and themes: British literature, adult, book club, drama, historical, mystery
- Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient GreeceYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, drama, historical, young adult
- Someone Else's Bucket ListYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, drama, humor
- The Ball at VersaillesYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, drama, historical, young adult
- The Bridge to RembrandtYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, drama, historical, realistic fiction
- The ChallengeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, drama, family, mystery, suspense, thriller
- The Forgotten Bookshop in ParisYear published: 2022Genre and themes: France, World War II, adult, book club, books about books, drama, historical
- The Hidden GirlYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Roman, adult, book club, drama, historical, mystery
- The HorsewomanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, animals, book club, contemporary, drama, sports
- The Pink CadillacYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, drama, realistic fiction, young adult
- The TearsmithYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, dark, drama, enemies to lovers, fantasy, new adult, young adult
- This Used to Be UsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, drama, family drama, second chance
- Trial by FireYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, drama, historical, womens fiction
- Victor's BlessingYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, drama, historical, war
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 drama romance comp title that fits my book?
You can broaden your horizons to also include other subgenres of romance!