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

Choosing the right comp titles for your erotica romance’s query letter can make or break your changes of being published.

If you’re wondering what the purpose of a comp title is, it’s to allow agents and publishing house editors to quickly gauge the genre and market potential of your book.

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

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn erotica 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 Lady of Rooksgrave ManorAuthor: Kathryn MoonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Monster, Vampires, Why choose, adult, erotica, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter, smut
2. CataclysmAuthor: Sarah BaileyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: BDSM, Dark, Enemies to lovers, Friends to lovers, Why choose, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
3. Den of VipersAuthor: K.A. KnightYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Dark, Enemies to lovers, Why choose, adult, contemporary, erotica, fantasy, romance, romantasy, series counter, smut
4. Desolation RoadAuthor: Christine FeehanYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, erotica, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, suspense
5. Done RightAuthor: Rhianna BurwellYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Billionaire, Dark, adult, contemporary, erotica, m f romance, novella, romance, series counter, smut
6. Gabriel's PromiseAuthor: Sylvain ReynardYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Drama, adult, contemporary, erotica, new adult, romance, smut
7. Gilded CageAuthor: Nicole FoxYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Dark, Enemies to lovers, Mafia, adult, contemporary, erotica, new adult, romance, series counter, smut
8. GravesAuthor: Katelyn TaylorYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Dark, Forced proximity, Why choose, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
9. Heartless HeathensAuthor: Santana KnoxYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Dark, Why choose, adult, dystopia, erotica, fantasy, gothic, horror, romance, romantasy, series counter, smut
10. Highest BidderAuthor: Sara CateYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, Billionaire, Dark, Forced proximity, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
11. Liars Like UsAuthor: J.T. GeissingerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Billionaire, Dark, Forced proximity, Marriage of convenience, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter
12. Lords of PainAuthor: Angel LawsonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: College, Dark, Enemies to lovers, Why choose, adult, contemporary, erotica, new adult, romance, series counter, smut
13. Love UnexpectedAuthor: Q.B. TylerYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Age gap, Dark, Enemies to lovers, Forbidden romance, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
14. MadameAuthor: Sara CateYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, Dark, LGBT, Second chance, Why choose, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, smut
15. MercyAuthor: Sara CateYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, Dark, Forbidden romance, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, smut
16. Mind to BendAuthor: Aurelia KnightYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Abuse, BDSM, Dark, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
17. Morning Glory Milking FarmAuthor: C.M. NascostaYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Monster, adult, erotica, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter, smut
18. NyxAuthor: Serena AkeroydYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Dark, Enemies to lovers, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
19. Own MeAuthor: K.A. TuckerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Billionaire, Dark, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
20. PraiseAuthor: Sara CateYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, Dark, Forbidden romance, Workplace, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
21. Queen Takes RoseAuthor: Katee RobertYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Dark, LGBT, Retellings, adult, erotica, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romance, romantasy, smut
22. Reckless HeirAuthor: Jenika SnowYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Dark, Mafia, Marriage of convenience, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
23. Reckless RoadAuthor: Christine FeehanYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Dark, adult, contemporary, erotica, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter, suspense
24. Royal SavageAuthor: Victoria AshleyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Dark, adult, contemporary, erotica, new adult, romance, series counter, smut
25. SabotageAuthor: Shantel TessierYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, College, Dark, Enemies to lovers, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
26. Stalked by the KrakenAuthor: Lillian LarkYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Magic, Monster, adult, erotica, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter, smut
27. StrandedAuthor: Selena WintersYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, Christmas, Dark, Forced proximity, Holiday, adult, crime, erotica, novella, romance, series counter
28. Tease Me OnceAuthor: W. WintersYear published: 2021Genre and themes: BDSM, Dark, Mafia, adult, contemporary, crime, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
29. Tell Me You Want MeAuthor: Willow WintersYear published: 2021Genre and themes: BDSM, Enemies to lovers, Workplace, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
30. That Sik LuvAuthor: Jescie HallYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, Dark, Enemies to lovers, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
31. The ArchitectAuthor: Nikki SloaneYear published: 2021Genre and themes: BDSM, Dark, Why choose, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
32. The BeastAuthor: Jenika SnowYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Dark, Monster, Retellings, adult, erotica, fantasy, novella, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter, smut
33. The Company of FiendsAuthor: Kathryn MoonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Monster, Why choose, adult, erotica, fantasy, historical, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter, smut
34. The Danger You KnowAuthor: Lily WhiteYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Abuse, Dark, Enemies to lovers, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, suspense
35. The Four LeafAuthor: Lee JacquotYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, Dark, Friends to lovers, Holiday, adult, contemporary, erotica, novella, romance, series counter, smut
36. The Frat BoyAuthor: Nikki SloaneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: College, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, adult, contemporary, erotica, new adult, romance, series counter, smut
37. The Good Girl EffectAuthor: Sara CateYear published: 2025Genre and themes: BDSM, Dark, Forbidden romance, Forced proximity, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, smut
38. The HunterAuthor: Jenika SnowYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Dark, Monster, Retellings, adult, erotica, fantasy, novella, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter
39. The LawyerAuthor: Marni MannYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Billionaire, Celebrity, Workplace, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
40. The Pool BoyAuthor: Nikki SloaneYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Age gap, Forbidden romance, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
41. Tutoring the DelinquentAuthor: Jessa KaneYear published: 2021Genre and themes: College, adult, contemporary, erotica, new adult, novella, romance, series counter, smut, sports
42. UnfurlAuthor: Elodie HartYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, Dark, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
43. UnhingedAuthor: Vera ValentineYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, erotica, fantasy, novella, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter, smut
44. ViperAuthor: Naomi LucasYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Aliens, Monster, adult, erotica, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter, smut

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 erotica romance comp title that fits my book?

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