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

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

Agents and publishing house editors use comp titles as a way to gauge not only the genre of your book, but also the tone and market potential of your manuscript.

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

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn historical 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 Botanist's Guide to Parties and PoisonsAuthor: Kate KhavariYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, cozy mystery, historical, mystery, thriller
  2. A Caribbean Heiress in ParisAuthor: Adriana HerreraYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, latinx, marriage of convenience
  3. A Lady's Guide to Fortune-HuntingAuthor: Sophie IrwinYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, enemies to lovers, historical, regency
  4. A Language of DragonsAuthor: S.F. WilliamsonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: dark academia, dragons, fantasy, historical, romantasy, young adult
  5. A Language of LimbsAuthor: Dylin HardcastleYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
  6. A Love Song for Ricki WildeAuthor: Tia WilliamsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, fantasy, historical, magical realism
  7. A Magic Steeped in PoisonAuthor: Judy I. LinYear published: 2022Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, magic, mythology, young adult
  8. A Marvellous LightAuthor: Freya MarskeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, magic, mystery, queer
  9. A Mind of Her OwnAuthor: Danielle SteelYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, historical, war
  10. A Ruse of ShadowsAuthor: Sherry ThomasYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, historical, mystery, thriller, victorian
  11. A Scatter of LightAuthor: Malinda LoYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, historical, lesbian, queer, young adult
  12. A Song to Drown RiversAuthor: Ann LiangYear published: 2024Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings, romantasy, young adult
  13. A Storm of Infinite BeautyAuthor: Julianne MacLeanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, drama, historical, realistic fiction
  14. A Sweet Sting of SaltAuthor: Rose SutherlandYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, retellings
  15. A Tempest of TeaAuthor: Hafsah FaizalYear published: 2024Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, paranormal, vampires, young adult
  16. A Thousand HeartbeatsAuthor: Kiera CassYear published: 2022Genre and themes: enemies to lovers, fantasy, historical, romantasy, royalty, young adult
  17. Alchemy of SecretsAuthor: Stephanie GarberYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dark academia, fantasy, historical, mystery, paranormal, romantasy
  18. All My RageAuthor: Sabaa TahirYear published: 2022Genre and themes: book club, coming of age, contemporary, family, historical, realistic fiction, young adult
  19. All the Colors of the DarkAuthor: Chris WhitakerYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, crime, historical, mystery, suspense, thriller
  20. All the Glimmering StarsAuthor: Mark T. SullivanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Africa, adult, book club, family, historical, war
  21. An American BeautyAuthor: Shana AbeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, drama, historical, realistic fiction, young adult
  22. An Impossible ImpostorAuthor: Deanna RaybournYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, historical, mystery, thriller, victorian
  23. An Italian Girl in BrooklynAuthor: Santa MontefioreYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Italy, Roman, adult, drama, historical, war
  24. An Unexpected PerilAuthor: Deanna RaybournYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, historical, mystery, thriller
  25. AnastasiaAuthor: Sophie LarkYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, historical, retellings, romantasy
  26. Anatomy: A Love StoryAuthor: Dana SchwartzYear published: 2022Genre and themes: fantasy, gothic, historical, horror, mystery, young adult
  27. And They Called It Camelot: A Novel of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy OnassisAuthor: Stephanie Marie ThorntonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, politics
  28. Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her MatchAuthor: Sally ThorneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, historical, paranormal, retellings
  29. Appalachian SongAuthor: Michelle ShockleeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Christian, adult, book club, historical
  30. AriadneAuthor: Jennifer SaintYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings
  31. Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the WorldAuthor: Benjamin Alire SáenzYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, gay, historical, queer, young adult
  32. As Long as the Lemon Trees GrowAuthor: Zoulfa KatouhYear published: 2022Genre and themes: book club, contemporary, fantasy, historical, war, young adult
  33. AtalantaAuthor: Jennifer SaintYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings
  34. Atlas: The Story of Pa SaltAuthor: Lucinda RileyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Roman, adult, contemporary, drama, historical, mystery
  35. AtmosphereAuthor: Taylor Jenkins ReidYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, queer
  36. Atomic LoveAuthor: Jennie FieldsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: World War II, adult, book club, historical, mystery
  37. Behind Every Good ManAuthor: Sara Goodman ConfinoYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, historical, humor, politics
  38. Black Woods Blue SkyAuthor: Eowyn IveyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, fantasy, historical, literary fiction, magical realism, retellings
  39. Bloom Town: ExodusAuthor: Ally NorthYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, Westerns, adult, historical, lesbian, queer
  40. Bloom Town: GenesisAuthor: Ally NorthYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, Westerns, adult, enemies to lovers, historical, lesbian, queer
  41. Boy of Chaotic MakingAuthor: Charlie N. HolmbergYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, historical, magic, mystery
  42. Broken CountryAuthor: Clare Leslie HallYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, literary fiction, mystery, thriller
  43. By Any Other NameAuthor: Jodi PicoultYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, books about books, contemporary, feminism, historical
  44. California GoldenAuthor: Melanie BenjaminYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, coming of age, historical, sports, summer
  45. Chain of GoldAuthor: Cassandra ClareYear published: 2020Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, paranormal, urban fantasy, young adult
  46. Chain of IronAuthor: Cassandra ClareYear published: 2021Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, paranormal, urban fantasy, young adult
  47. Chain of ThornsAuthor: Cassandra ClareYear published: 2023Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, paranormal, urban fantasy, young adult
  48. Chasing ShadowsAuthor: Lynn AustinYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Christian, World War II, adult, book club, historical
  49. Circus of WondersAuthor: Elizabeth MacnealYear published: 2021Genre and themes: British literature, adult, book club, fantasy, historical, magical realism
  50. City of Night BirdsAuthor: Juhea KimYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Russia, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction
  51. Clouds in My CoffeeAuthor: Julie MulhernYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy mystery, historical, mystery, thriller
  52. Code Name HélèneAuthor: Ariel LawhonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: France, World War II, adult, book club, historical, war
  53. Coronation YearAuthor: Jennifer RobsonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: British literature, adult, book club, historical, mystery, royalty
  54. CrossingsAuthor: Alex LandraginYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, book club, books about books, fantasy, historical, magical realism, mystery, time travel
  55. Dark HeirAuthor: C.S. PacatYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, m m romance, magic, queer, young adult
  56. DeceptionAuthor: Lesley PearseYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, family, historical, mystery
  57. Deep CutsAuthor: Holly BrickleyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction, music
  58. Divine RivalsAuthor: Rebecca RossYear published: 2023Genre and themes: enemies to lovers, fantasy, historical, romantasy, young adult
  59. Don't Want You Like a Best FriendAuthor: Emma R. AlbanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, historical, lesbian, queer
  60. Don’t Forget to WriteAuthor: Sara Goodman ConfinoYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, historical, humor
  61. Earth's the Right Place for LoveAuthor: Elizabeth BergYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, coming of age, family, historical, literary fiction, womens fiction
  62. Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost TalesAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fae, fantasy, historical, romantasy
  63. Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of FaeriesAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fae, fantasy, historical, romantasy
  64. Emily Wilde’s Map of the OtherlandsAuthor: Heather FawcettYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fae, fantasy, historical
  65. Empire of ShadowsAuthor: Jacquelyn BensonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, adventure, fantasy, historical, romantasy
  66. FairydaleAuthor: Veronica LancetYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dark, fantasy, gothic, historical, paranormal, romantasy
  67. Far From HomeAuthor: Danielle SteelYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Holocaust, World War II, adult, historical, war
  68. Foul Heart HuntsmanAuthor: Chloe GongYear published: 2023Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, mystery, retellings, romantasy, young adult
  69. Foul Lady FortuneAuthor: Chloe GongYear published: 2022Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, mystery, retellings, young adult
  70. Free LoveAuthor: Tessa HadleyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: British literature, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction
  71. Glamorous NotionsAuthor: Megan ChanceYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, fashion, historical, mystery, thriller
  72. Go as a RiverAuthor: Shelley ReadYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, coming of age, historical, literary fiction
  73. Go Tell the Bees That I Am GoneAuthor: Diana GabaldonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, historical, time travel
  74. Godmersham ParkAuthor: Gill HornbyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: British literature, adult, book club, historical, regency
  75. Good GriefAuthor: Sara Goodman ConfinoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Jewish, adult, chick lit, family, grief, historical, womens fiction
  76. Gwen & Art Are Not in LoveAuthor: Lex CroucherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, young adult
  77. Gwen & Art Are Not in LoveAuthor: Lex CroucherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, young adult
  78. Half a SoulAuthor: Olivia AtwaterYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, cozy fantasy, fae, fantasy, historical, romantasy
  79. Hello BeautifulAuthor: Ann NapolitanoYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, family, historical, literary fiction
  80. HesterAuthor: Laurie Lico AlbaneseYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, feminism, historical, literary fiction, retellings
  81. His Grace, the DukeAuthor: Emily RathYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, historical, regency, why choose
  82. HomeseekingAuthor: Karissa ChenYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Asia, China, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction
  83. HonorAuthor: Thrity UmrigarYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Asia, India, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction
  84. Husbands & LoversAuthor: Beatriz WilliamsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, family, historical, summer
  85. Husbands & LoversAuthor: Beatriz WilliamsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, family, historical, summer
  86. I Must Betray YouAuthor: Ruta SepetysYear published: 2022Genre and themes: book club, historical, war, young adult
  87. Immortality: A Love StoryAuthor: Dana SchwartzYear published: 2023Genre and themes: fantasy, gothic, historical, horror, mystery, young adult
  88. In MemoriamAuthor: Alice WinnYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, historical, literary fiction, queer, war
  89. In the Country of OthersAuthor: Leïla SlimaniYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Africa, France, Roman, adult, historical
  90. Iron WidowAuthor: Xiran Jay ZhaoYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, dystopia, fantasy, historical, queer, science fiction, young adult
  91. IsolaAuthor: Allegra GoodmanYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Canada, France, adult, book club, historical, literary fiction
  92. Jo & LaurieAuthor: Margaret StohlYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, historical, retellings, young adult
  93. Jo & LaurieAuthor: Margaret StohlYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, historical, retellings, young adult
  94. Just OnceAuthor: Karen KingsburyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Christian, adult, chick lit, contemporary, drama, historical
  95. KatabasisAuthor: R.F. KuangYear published: 2025Genre and themes: academia, adult, book club, dark academia, fantasy, historical, mythology
  96. Katharine Parr: The Sixth WifeAuthor: Alison WeirYear published: 2021Genre and themes: British literature, adult, historical, royalty
  97. Katheryn Howard: the Scandalous QueenAuthor: Alison WeirYear published: 2020Genre and themes: British literature, adult, historical, royalty
  98. Last Night at the Telegraph ClubAuthor: Malinda LoYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, book club, historical, lesbian, queer, young adult
  99. Last Twilight in ParisAuthor: Pam JenoffYear published: 2025Genre and themes: France, Holocaust, World War II, adult, book club, historical, mystery
  100. Lessons in ChemistryAuthor: Bonnie GarmusYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, feminism, historical
  101. Little SoulsAuthor: Sandra DallasYear published: 2022Genre and themes: World War I, adult, book club, historical, mystery, war
  102. Long IslandAuthor: Colm TóibínYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Ireland, Irish literature, adult, book club, family, historical, literary fiction
  103. Long Way Home: A Poignant Novel of Courage and Compassion in the Shadow of WWIIAuthor: Lynn AustinYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Christian, World War II, adult, book club, historical, war
  104. Magic LessonsAuthor: Alice HoffmanYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, historical, magic, magical realism, paranormal, witches
  105. Malibu RisingAuthor: Taylor Jenkins ReidYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, historical, summer, summer reads
  106. MaylunaAuthor: Kelley McNeilYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, historical, music
  107. MedusaAuthor: Jessie BurtonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Greek mythology, fantasy, feminism, historical, mythology, retellings, young adult
  108. Miss Newbury's ListAuthor: Megan WalkerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, clean, historical, regency
  109. Most ArdentlyAuthor: Gabe Cole NovoaYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, historical, queer, retellings, transgender, young adult
  110. Mrs. Endicott's Splendid AdventureAuthor: Rhys BowenYear published: 2025Genre and themes: British literature, France, World War II, adult, friendship, historical, war
  111. Mrs. Porter CallingAuthor: A.J. PearceYear published: 2023Genre and themes: British literature, World War II, adult, historical, war
  112. Murder in Old BombayAuthor: Nev MarchYear published: 2020Genre and themes: India, adult, crime, historical, mystery, thriller
  113. My Calamity JaneAuthor: Cynthia HandYear published: 2020Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, humor, paranormal, retellings, young adult
  114. My Name Is Emilia del ValleAuthor: Isabel AllendeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, fantasy, historical, literary fiction, magical realism
  115. Never Fall for Your FiancéeAuthor: Virginia HeathYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, fake dating, historical, regency
  116. Nineteen StepsAuthor: Millie Bobby BrownYear published: 2023Genre and themes: World War II, adult, drama, historical, realistic fiction, young adult
  117. No. 23 Burlington SquareAuthor: Jenni KeerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: British literature, adult, book club, drama, historical, mystery
  118. Not for the Faint of HeartAuthor: Lex CroucherYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, retellings, young adult
  119. Only the BraveAuthor: Danielle SteelYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Holocaust, World War II, adult, historical, war
  120. Our Darkest NightAuthor: Jennifer RobsonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Holocaust, Italy, World War II, adult, book club, historical, war
  121. Our Last Days in BarcelonaAuthor: Chanel CleetonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, travel
  122. Our Violent EndsAuthor: Chloe GongYear published: 2021Genre and themes: enemies to lovers, fantasy, historical, retellings, young adult
  123. Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient GreeceAuthor: Yvonne KorshakYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, drama, historical, young adult
  124. Pride and Prejudice and PittsburghAuthor: Rachael LippincottYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, young adult
  125. Psyche and ErosAuthor: Luna McNamaraYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings
  126. ReputationAuthor: Lex CroucherYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, historical, queer, regency
  127. Return of the ThiefAuthor: Megan Whalen TurnerYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adventure, fantasy, high fantasy, historical, mythology, young adult
  128. Ruthless VowsAuthor: Rebecca RossYear published: 2023Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, magic, romantasy, young adult
  129. Shoulder SeasonAuthor: Christina ClancyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, coming of age, contemporary, historical
  130. Skin of the SeaAuthor: Natasha BowenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, mermaids, mythology, retellings, young adult
  131. Small FavorsAuthor: Erin A. CraigYear published: 2021Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, horror, mystery, retellings, young adult
  132. Something FabulousAuthor: Alexis HallYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, historical, m m romance, queer
  133. Song of the Six RealmsAuthor: Judy I. LinYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Asian literature, fantasy, historical, mythology, romantasy, young adult
  134. Songs in Ursa MajorAuthor: Emma BrodieYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, historical, mental health, music
  135. SpellbreakerAuthor: Charlie N. HolmbergYear published: 2020Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, magic, mystery, young adult
  136. Summer DarlingsAuthor: Brooke Lea FosterYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, historical, summer, summer reads, womens fiction
  137. Summer FridaysAuthor: Suzanne RindellYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, historical, summer, summer reads
  138. SunburnAuthor: Chloe Michelle HowarthYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, coming of age, contemporary, historical, lesbian, literary fiction, queer, summer
  139. Swan LightAuthor: Phoebe RoweYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Canada, adult, historical, mystery, thriller
  140. Swimming in the DarkAuthor: Tomasz JedrowskiYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, historical, literary fiction, queer
  141. SwordcrossedAuthor: Freya MarskeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, m m romance, queer, romantasy
  142. TemperanceAuthor: Beverley WattsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, historical, regency
  143. The Amalfi CurseAuthor: Sarah PennerYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Italy, adult, book club, fantasy, historical, magical realism, mystery
  144. The Austen AffairAuthor: Madeline BellYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fantasy, historical, time travel
  145. The Bad Muslim DiscountAuthor: Syed M. MasoodYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction
  146. The Ball at VersaillesAuthor: Danielle SteelYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, drama, historical, young adult
  147. The BetrayedAuthor: Kiera CassYear published: 2021Genre and themes: dystopia, enemies to lovers, fantasy, historical, royalty, young adult
  148. The Black Bird OracleAuthor: Deborah HarknessYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, historical, magic, paranormal, supernatural, vampires, witches
  149. The Black Swan of ParisAuthor: Karen RobardsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: France, World War II, adult, historical, war
  150. The Book of Lost HoursAuthor: Hayley GelfusoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, books about books, fantasy, historical, magical realism, science fiction, time travel
  151. The Book of Lost NamesAuthor: Kristin HarmelYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Holocaust, World War II, adult, book club, books about books, historical, war
  152. The Book of Two WaysAuthor: Jodi PicoultYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, historical
  153. The BookbinderAuthor: Pip WilliamsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: British literature, World War I, adult, book club, books about books, historical, war
  154. The Bridge to RembrandtAuthor: Nelson K. FoleyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, drama, historical, realistic fiction
  155. The Christie AffairAuthor: Nina de GramontYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, mystery, thriller
  156. The Circus TrainAuthor: Amita ParikhYear published: 2022Genre and themes: World War II, adult, book club, fantasy, historical, magical realism
  157. The Codebreaker's SecretAuthor: Sara AckermanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: World War II, adult, historical, mystery, war
  158. The Company of FiendsAuthor: Kathryn MoonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, erotica, fantasy, historical, monster, paranormal, smut, why choose
  159. The Court of MiraclesAuthor: Kester GrantYear published: 2020Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, retellings, young adult
  160. The Cuban HeiressAuthor: Chanel CleetonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, mystery, thriller
  161. The Devil and the HeiressAuthor: Harper St. GeorgeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, forced proximity, friends to lovers, historical, victorian
  162. The Diamond EyeAuthor: Kate QuinnYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Russia, World War II, adult, book club, historical, war
  163. The Dictionary of Lost WordsAuthor: Pip WilliamsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: British literature, adult, book club, books about books, feminism, historical
  164. The Distant DaughterAuthor: Lorna CookYear published: 2025Genre and themes: British literature, adult, family, friendship, historical, mystery
  165. The Duke UndoneAuthor: Joanna LowellYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, historical, regency, victorian
  166. The Evening and the MorningAuthor: Ken FollettYear published: 2020Genre and themes: British literature, adult, adventure, fantasy, historical
  167. The EverlastingAuthor: Alix E. HarrowYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, historical, romantasy, time travel
  168. The FamiliarAuthor: Leigh BardugoYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, historical, magic, magical realism
  169. The First Witch of BostonAuthor: Andrea CatalanoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, fantasy, halloween, historical, witches
  170. The Forest of Vanishing StarsAuthor: Kristin HarmelYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Holocaust, World War II, adult, book club, historical, war
  171. The Forgotten Bookshop in ParisAuthor: Daisy WoodYear published: 2022Genre and themes: France, World War II, adult, book club, books about books, drama, historical
  172. The Fourth DaughterAuthor: Lyn Liao ButlerYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Asia, Asian literature, adult, family, historical, mystery
  173. The Gentleman's GambitAuthor: Evie DunmoreYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, historical, regency, victorian
  174. The Ghost ShipAuthor: Kate MosseYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, adventure, fantasy, historical, pirates, queer
  175. The Girl Who Fell Beneath the SeaAuthor: Axie OhYear published: 2022Genre and themes: dragons, fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings, young adult
  176. The Good Left UndoneAuthor: Adriana TrigianiYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Italy, World War II, adult, book club, family, historical
  177. The Griffin Sisters' Greatest HitsAuthor: Jennifer WeinerYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, family, historical, music
  178. The Half Life of Valery KAuthor: Natasha PulleyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, Russia, adult, fantasy, historical, mystery, queer
  179. The Half MoonAuthor: Mary Beth KeaneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction, mystery
  180. The Half-Life of Ruby FieldingAuthor: Lydia KangYear published: 2022Genre and themes: World War II, adult, historical, mystery, thriller, war
  181. The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying ClubAuthor: Helen SimonsonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: British literature, World War I, adult, book club, historical
  182. The Heart in WinterAuthor: Kevin BarryYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Irish literature, Westerns, adult, book club, historical, literary fiction
  183. The Heart of WinterAuthor: Jonathan EvisonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, family, historical, literary fiction, relationships
  184. The Heiress Gets a DukeAuthor: Harper St. GeorgeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, historical, marriage of convenience, victorian
  185. The Hidden GirlAuthor: Lucinda RileyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Roman, adult, book club, drama, historical, mystery
  186. The House of EveAuthor: Sadeqa JohnsonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: African American, adult, book club, historical, race
  187. The Invisible HourAuthor: Alice HoffmanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, books about books, fantasy, historical, magical realism, time travel
  188. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueAuthor: V.E. SchwabYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, fantasy, historical, magical realism
  189. The Irish Boarding HouseAuthor: Sandy TaylorYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Ireland, Irish literature, adult, book club, chick lit, family, historical
  190. The Island of Missing TreesAuthor: Elif ShafakYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, fantasy, historical, literary fiction, magical realism
  191. The Italian BallerinaAuthor: Kristy CambronYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Christian, Italy, World War II, adult, book club, historical
  192. The Italian DaughterAuthor: Soraya M. LaneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Italy, Roman, adult, contemporary, historical, mystery
  193. The Jackal's MistressAuthor: Chris BohjalianYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, war
  194. The Lady Gets LuckyAuthor: Joanna ShupeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, forced proximity, friends to lovers, historical, regency
  195. The Lady Has a PastAuthor: Amanda QuickYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, historical, mystery, paranormal, suspense
  196. The Lady's MineAuthor: Francine RiversYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Christian, adult, book club, historical
  197. The Last Dance of the DebutanteAuthor: Julia KellyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: British literature, adult, chick lit, family, historical
  198. The Last Dress from ParisAuthor: Jade BeerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: France, adult, book club, contemporary, fashion, historical, mystery
  199. The Last List of Mabel BeaumontAuthor: Laura PearsonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, friendship, historical
  200. The Last Mrs. SummersAuthor: Rhys BowenYear published: 2020Genre and themes: British literature, adult, cozy, cozy mystery, historical, mystery
  201. The Last Night in LondonAuthor: Karen WhiteYear published: 2021Genre and themes: British literature, World War II, adult, book club, historical, mystery, war
  202. The Last Rose of ShanghaiAuthor: Weina Dai RandelYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Asia, China, World War II, adult, book club, historical, war
  203. The Last Russian DollAuthor: Kristen LoeschYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Russia, adult, book club, family, historical, mystery
  204. The Last SummerAuthor: Karen SwanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Roman, Scotland, adult, historical, summer, summer reads
  205. The Late Mrs. WilloughbyAuthor: Claudia GrayYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, cozy mystery, historical, mystery, regency, thriller
  206. The League of Gentlewomen WitchesAuthor: india, HoltonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, historical, magic, witches
  207. The Light After the WarAuthor: Anita AbrielYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Holocaust, Italy, World War II, adult, historical, war
  208. The ListenersAuthor: Maggie StiefvaterYear published: 2025Genre and themes: World War II, adult, fantasy, historical, magical realism, mystery
  209. The Little Wartime LibraryAuthor: Kate ThompsonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: British literature, World War II, adult, books about books, historical, war
  210. The Loneliness of Sonia and SunnyAuthor: Kiran DesaiYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Asia, India, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction
  211. The Lost BookshopAuthor: Evie WoodsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, books about books, fantasy, historical, magical realism, mystery
  212. The Lost Story of Eva FuentesAuthor: Chanel CleetonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, books about books, historical, mystery, thriller
  213. The Lotus ShoesAuthor: Jane YangYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Asia, Asian literature, China, adult, book club, historical
  214. The Love Elixir of Augusta SternAuthor: Lynda Cohen LoigmanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, fantasy, historical, magical realism
  215. The Magician of Tiger CastleAuthor: Louis SacharYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, historical, magic
  216. The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie PostAuthor: Allison PatakiYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, historical
  217. The Mayor of Maxwell StreetAuthor: Avery CunninghamYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, crime, historical, mystery, thriller
  218. The Medicine Woman of GalvestonAuthor: Amanda SkenandoreYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, book club, historical, travel
  219. The Memory Keeper of KyivAuthor: Erin LittekenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Russia, adult, book club, historical, war
  220. The Ministry of TimeAuthor: Kaliane BradleyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, fantasy, historical, science fiction, time travel
  221. The MoorwitchAuthor: Jessica KhouryYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, historical, mystery, romantasy, witches
  222. The Most Beautiful Girl in CubaAuthor: Chanel CleetonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, war
  223. The Murder of Mr. WickhamAuthor: Claudia GrayYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, cozy mystery, historical, mystery, retellings, thriller
  224. The Night Ends with FireAuthor: K.X. SongYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings, romantasy
  225. The Nurse's SecretAuthor: Amanda SkenandoreYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, mystery, suspense, thriller
  226. The Paper Daughters of ChinatownAuthor: Heather B. MooreYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Asian literature, China, adult, book club, historical
  227. The Paper Girl of ParisAuthor: Jordyn TaylorYear published: 2020Genre and themes: France, World War II, contemporary, historical, mystery, young adult
  228. The Paris ApartmentAuthor: Kelly BowenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: France, World War II, adult, book club, historical, mystery, war
  229. The Paris DressmakerAuthor: Kristy CambronYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Christian, France, World War II, adult, book club, historical, war
  230. The Paris HoursAuthor: Alex GeorgeYear published: 2020Genre and themes: France, adult, book club, historical, literary fiction
  231. The Paris NovelAuthor: Ruth ReichlYear published: 2024Genre and themes: France, adult, book club, contemporary, food, historical, travel
  232. The Perfect Crimes of Marian HayesAuthor: Cat SebastianYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, enemies to lovers, historical, queer
  233. The Perils of Lady Catherine de BourghAuthor: Claudia GrayYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, cozy mystery, historical, mystery, regency, thriller
  234. The Pianist's WifeAuthor: Soraya M. LaneYear published: 2025Genre and themes: World War II, adult, historical
  235. The Possession of Alba DíazAuthor: Isabel CañasYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, gothic, historical, horror, paranormal
  236. The ProphetsAuthor: Robert Jones Jr.Year published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, historical, literary fiction, queer, race
  237. The Queen's FortuneAuthor: Allison PatakiYear published: 2020Genre and themes: France, adult, book club, historical, royalty
  238. The Red PalaceAuthor: June HurYear published: 2022Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, mystery, thriller, young adult
  239. The Restoration GardenAuthor: Sara BlaydesYear published: 2025Genre and themes: British literature, World War II, adult, historical, mystery, war
  240. The Riviera HouseAuthor: Natasha LesterYear published: 2021Genre and themes: France, World War II, adult, art, historical, mystery, war
  241. The RomanticAuthor: William BoydYear published: 2022Genre and themes: British literature, adult, adventure, book club, historical, literary fiction
  242. The Rose BargainAuthor: Sasha Peyton SmithYear published: 2025Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, historical, romantasy, young adult
  243. The SafekeepAuthor: Yael van der WoudenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, historical, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
  244. The Scarlet AlchemistAuthor: Kylie Lee BakerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: fantasy, historical, magic, young adult
  245. The Scottish BoyAuthor: Alex de CampiYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, enemies to lovers, historical, m m romance, queer
  246. The Secret HoursAuthor: Santa MontefioreYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Ireland, Roman, adult, book club, historical
  247. The Secret War of Julia ChildAuthor: Diana R. ChambersYear published: 2024Genre and themes: World War II, adult, adventure, book club, historical, war
  248. The Seventh Veil of SalomeAuthor: Silvia Moreno-GarciaYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, mystery, thriller
  249. The Siren of SussexAuthor: Mimi MatthewsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, clean, historical, regency, victorian
  250. The Six Deaths of the SaintAuthor: Alix E. HarrowYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, historical, horror, novella, short stories
  251. The Stolen Life of Colette MarceauAuthor: Kristin HarmelYear published: 2025Genre and themes: France, World War II, adult, book club, historical, mystery
  252. The Story She Left BehindAuthor: Patti Callahan HenryYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, books about books, family, historical, mystery
  253. The Things We Leave UnfinishedAuthor: Rebecca YarrosYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, historical
  254. The Three Lives of Alix St PierreAuthor: Natasha LesterYear published: 2022Genre and themes: France, World War II, adult, book club, fashion, historical, war
  255. The Unknown BelovedAuthor: Amy HarmonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, crime, historical, mystery, thriller
  256. The Unmaking of June FarrowAuthor: Adrienne YoungYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, fantasy, historical, magical realism, mystery, time travel
  257. The Venice SketchbookAuthor: Rhys BowenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Italy, World War II, adult, art, book club, historical, mystery, war
  258. The Ways We HideAuthor: Kristina McMorrisYear published: 2022Genre and themes: World War II, adult, book club, historical, magic, war
  259. The Wedding Dress Sewing CircleAuthor: Jennifer RyanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: British literature, World War II, adult, book club, historical, war
  260. The Witch's HeartAuthor: Genevieve GornichecYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings, witches
  261. The Witchwood KnotAuthor: Olivia AtwaterYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, gothic, historical, romantasy
  262. The Woman Before WallisAuthor: Bryn TurnbullYear published: 2020Genre and themes: British literature, Canada, adult, book club, historical, royalty
  263. The WomenAuthor: Kristin HannahYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, feminism, historical, war
  264. The Women of Arlington HallAuthor: Jane HealeyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: World War II, adult, book club, historical, mystery, war
  265. These Violent DelightsAuthor: Micah NemereverYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, dark academia, historical, mystery, queer, thriller
  266. Tom LakeAuthor: Ann PatchettYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, family, historical, literary fiction
  267. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and TomorrowAuthor: Gabrielle ZevinYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, coming of age, contemporary, friendship, historical, literary fiction
  268. Trial by FireAuthor: Danielle SteelYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, drama, historical, womens fiction
  269. Victor's BlessingAuthor: Barbara SontheimerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, drama, historical, war
  270. WellnessAuthor: Nathan HillYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, family, historical, literary fiction
  271. What Passes as LoveAuthor: Trisha R. ThomasYear published: 2021Genre and themes: African American, adult, book club, historical, race
  272. What the River KnowsAuthor: Isabel IbañezYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adventure, fantasy, historical, magic, mystery, young adult
  273. When the Tides Held the MoonAuthor: Venessa Vida KelleyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, queer, romantasy
  274. When the World Fell SilentAuthor: Donna Jones AlwardYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Canada, World War I, adult, book club, historical, war
  275. When We Had WingsAuthor: Ariel LawhonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: World War II, adult, book club, historical, war, womens fiction
  276. Where the Library HidesAuthor: Isabel IbañezYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adventure, fantasy, historical, mystery, young adult
  277. While Paris SleptAuthor: Ruth DruartYear published: 2021Genre and themes: France, Holocaust, World War II, adult, book club, historical, war
  278. Wild and Wicked ThingsAuthor: Francesca MayYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, witches
  279. Wild Women and the BluesAuthor: Denny S. BryceYear published: 2021Genre and themes: African American, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, music
  280. Wild, Beautiful, and FreeAuthor: Sophfronia ScottYear published: 2023Genre and themes: African American, adult, book club, historical, retellings
  281. Wish You Were HereAuthor: Jodi PicoultYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, historical, literary fiction, realistic fiction
  282. Wizard of Most Wicked WaysAuthor: Charlie N. HolmbergYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, historical, magic, mystery, paranormal
  283. You Should Be So LuckyAuthor: Cat SebastianYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, historical, m m romance, queer, sports
  284. Young MungoAuthor: Douglas StuartYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, Scotland, adult, contemporary, gay, historical, literary fiction, queer

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:

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 books that have sold the most copies aren’t always the most suitable comp titles. 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 more closely 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 historical romance comp title that fits my book?

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