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

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When you’re querying your LGBT romance, choosing the right comp titles can make or break your chances 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 LGBT romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn LGBT 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. 6 Times We Almost Kissed [and One Time We Did]Author: Tess SharpeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, lesbian, mental health, queer, young adult
  2. A Broken BladeAuthor: Melissa BlairYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, romantasy, young adult
  3. A Day of Fallen NightAuthor: Samantha ShannonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, dragons, fantasy, high fantasy, lesbian, queer
  4. A Game of Hearts and HeistsAuthor: Ruby RoeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, gay, lesbian, queer, romantasy
  5. A Guy Walks Into My BarAuthor: Lauren BlakelyYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, m m romance, sports
  6. A Language of LimbsAuthor: Dylin HardcastleYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
  7. A Little Bit CountryAuthor: Brian D. KennedyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, m m romance, music, queer, young adult
  8. A Lot Like AdiósAuthor: Alexis DariaYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, latinx, second chance
  9. A Marvellous LightAuthor: Freya MarskeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, magic, mystery, queer
  10. A Mirror MendedAuthor: Alix E. HarrowYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fairy tales, fantasy, novella, queer, retellings
  11. A Pirate's Life for TeaAuthor: Rebecca ThorneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, pirates, queer
  12. A River of Golden BonesAuthor: A.K. MulfordYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, queer, retellings, romantasy
  13. A Scatter of LightAuthor: Malinda LoYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, historical, lesbian, queer, young adult
  14. A Sweet Sting of SaltAuthor: Rose SutherlandYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, retellings
  15. A Taste of Gold and IronAuthor: Alexandra RowlandYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, m m romance, queer, romantasy
  16. A Treachery of SwansAuthor: A.B. PoranekYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, gothic, lesbian, queer, retellings, romantasy, young adult
  17. AfterloveAuthor: Tanya ByrneYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, gay, lesbian, paranormal, queer, young adult
  18. All That’s Left in the WorldAuthor: Erik J. BrownYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, dystopia, gay, post apocalyptic, queer, science fiction, young adult
  19. AlwaysAuthor: Loren LeighYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, m m romance, new adult, queer
  20. Among the Burning FlowersAuthor: Samantha ShannonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, dragons, fantasy, high fantasy, lesbian, queer
  21. An Honored VowAuthor: Melissa BlairYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fae, fantasy, magic, queer, romantasy
  22. And They Were RoommatesAuthor: Page PowarsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, transgender, young adult
  23. Angels Before ManAuthor: Rafael NicolásYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, gay, horror, mythology, queer, retellings
  24. 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
  25. As Far As You'll Take MeAuthor: Phil StamperYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, mental health, queer, young adult
  26. AtmosphereAuthor: Taylor Jenkins ReidYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, historical, queer
  27. Back in a SpellAuthor: Lana HarperYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, magic, paranormal, queer, witches
  28. Before You Say I DoAuthor: Clare LydonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer
  29. BelliesAuthor: Nicola DinanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, literary fiction, queer, transgender
  30. Better Than ExpectedAuthor: Haley CassYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, lesbian, queer
  31. Big SwissAuthor: Jen BeaginYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
  32. BitterAuthor: Akwaeke EmeziYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, dystopia, fantasy, magical realism, queer, young adult
  33. BitterthornAuthor: Kat DunnYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, gothic, lesbian, queer, romantasy, witches, young adult
  34. BlindsidedAuthor: Becca SteeleYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, m m romance, new adult, sports
  35. Bloom Town: ExodusAuthor: Ally NorthYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, Westerns, adult, historical, lesbian, queer
  36. Bloom Town: GenesisAuthor: Ally NorthYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, Westerns, adult, enemies to lovers, historical, lesbian, queer
  37. Bookshops & BonedustAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
  38. Bookshops & BonedustAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
  39. Boyfriend MaterialAuthor: Alexis HallYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, fake dating, m m romance, queer
  40. Brigands & BreadknivesAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, adventure, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, queer
  41. Brigands & BreadknivesAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, adventure, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, queer
  42. Bro and the BeastAuthor: L.C. DavisYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, m m romance, omegaverse, paranormal, queer, shapeshifters, werewolves
  43. Broken Beyond RepairAuthor: Emily BantingYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, celebrity, contemporary, lesbian, queer
  44. BrothersongAuthor: T.J. KluneYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, m m romance, paranormal, queer, shapeshifters, urban fantasy
  45. Can't Spell Treason Without TeaAuthor: Rebecca ThorneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
  46. Caught StealingAuthor: C.E. RicciYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, m m romance, queer, sports
  47. Celestial MonstersAuthor: Aiden ThomasYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, mythology, queer, transgender, young adult
  48. Cemetery BoysAuthor: Aiden ThomasYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, paranormal, queer, urban fantasy, young adult
  49. Chef's KissAuthor: T.J. AlexanderYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, food, lesbian, queer
  50. Cinderella Is DeadAuthor: Kalynn BayronYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, fairy tales, fantasy, lesbian, queer, retellings, young adult
  51. Cleat CuteAuthor: Meryl WilsnerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer, sports
  52. Cleopatra and FrankensteinAuthor: Coco MellorsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, literary fiction, mental health
  53. Clueless PuckboyAuthor: Eden FinleyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, hockey, m m romance, queer, sports
  54. Cool for the SummerAuthor: Dahlia AdlerYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, lesbian, queer, summer, young adult
  55. Count Your Lucky StarsAuthor: Alexandria BellefleurYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, lesbian, queer
  56. Darius the Great Deserves BetterAuthor: Adib KhorramYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, mental health, queer, realistic fiction, young adult
  57. Dark HeirAuthor: C.S. PacatYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, m m romance, magic, queer, young adult
  58. Date Me, Bryson KellerAuthor: Kevin van WhyeYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, young adult
  59. Delilah Green Doesn't CareAuthor: Ashley Herring BlakeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, lesbian, queer
  60. Don't Let the Forest InAuthor: C.G. DrewsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, dark academia, fantasy, gothic, horror, mystery, queer, young adult
  61. Don't Want You Like a Best FriendAuthor: Emma R. AlbanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, historical, lesbian, queer
  62. DyketteAuthor: Jenny Fran DavisYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
  63. Eat the Ones You LoveAuthor: Sarah Maria GriffinYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, horror, lesbian, queer, thriller
  64. EdinAuthor: Lily MayneYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, dystopia, fantasy, m m romance, monster, paranormal, post apocalyptic
  65. EpicAuthor: Sarina BowenYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, m m romance, novella, sports
  66. EvocationAuthor: S.T. GibsonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, gothic, magic, paranormal, queer, urban fantasy
  67. Exciting TimesAuthor: Naoise DolanYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Ireland, Irish literature, LGBT, adult, contemporary, literary fiction, queer
  68. Fable for the End of the WorldAuthor: Ava ReidYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, dystopia, fantasy, lesbian, queer, science fiction, young adult
  69. FaeboundAuthor: Saara El-ArifiYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fae, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romantasy
  70. Felix Ever AfterAuthor: Kacen CallenderYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, queer, realistic fiction, transgender, young adult
  71. Fifteen Hundred Miles from the SunAuthor: Jonny Garza VillaYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, young adult
  72. Fiona and JaneAuthor: Jean Chen HoYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, literary fiction, queer, short stories
  73. Five Broken BladesAuthor: Mai CorlandYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, romantasy
  74. Flirting LessonsAuthor: Jasmine GuilloryYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer
  75. For the FansAuthor: Nyla K.Year published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, m m romance, smut, sports
  76. Forget Me NotAuthor: Alyson DerrickYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, lesbian, queer, young adult
  77. Forging Silver into StarsAuthor: Brigid KemmererYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, magic, romantasy, young adult
  78. Girl, Serpent, ThornAuthor: Melissa BashardoustYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, lesbian, queer, retellings, young adult
  79. GirlcrushAuthor: Florence GivenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, dystopia, feminism, lesbian, mental health, queer
  80. Girls Like GirlsAuthor: Hayley KiyokoYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, lesbian, queer, summer, young adult
  81. Golden BoysAuthor: Phil StamperYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, gay, queer, young adult
  82. Greta & ValdinAuthor: Rebecca K. ReillyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
  83. Greta & ValdinAuthor: Rebecca K. ReillyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
  84. Gwen & Art Are Not in LoveAuthor: Lex CroucherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, young adult
  85. Gwen & Art Are Not in LoveAuthor: Lex CroucherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, young adult
  86. HazelthornAuthor: C.G. DrewsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, gothic, horror, mystery, queer, young adult
  87. Head Above WaterAuthor: C.E. RicciYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, gay, m m romance, queer, second chance
  88. Here's to UsAuthor: Becky AlbertalliYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, realistic fiction, young adult
  89. Hidden ScarsAuthor: Andi JaxonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, m m romance, sports
  90. Highly Suspicious and Unfairly CuteAuthor: Talia HibbertYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, enemies to lovers, mental health, young adult
  91. His Grace, the DukeAuthor: Emily RathYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, historical, regency, why choose
  92. Home Field AdvantageAuthor: Dahlia AdlerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, lesbian, queer, sports, young adult
  93. HomebodiesAuthor: Tembe Denton-HurstYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
  94. How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the UniverseAuthor: Raquel Vasquez GillilandYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, latinx, magical realism, realistic fiction, young adult
  95. How You Get the GirlAuthor: Anita KellyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer, sports
  96. I Kissed Shara WheelerAuthor: Casey McQuistonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, enemies to lovers, lesbian, mystery, queer, young adult
  97. I Think I Love YouAuthor: Auriane DesombreYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, enemies to lovers, gay, lesbian, queer, young adult
  98. IcarusAuthor: K. AncrumYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, mythology, queer, retellings, young adult
  99. IcebreakerAuthor: A.L. GraziadeiYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, mental health, queer, sports, young adult
  100. If There's a WayAuthor: Jessie WalkerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, dark, found family, friends to lovers, m m romance, mental health, second chance
  101. If This Gets OutAuthor: Sophie GonzalesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, friends to lovers, gay, music, queer, young adult
  102. If Tomorrow Doesn't ComeAuthor: Jen St. JudeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, dystopia, lesbian, mental health, queer, science fiction, young adult
  103. Imogen, ObviouslyAuthor: Becky AlbertalliYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, gay, lesbian, queer, young adult
  104. In Charm's WayAuthor: Lana HarperYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, lesbian, paranormal, queer, witches
  105. In MemoriamAuthor: Alice WinnYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, historical, literary fiction, queer, war
  106. In the Lives of PuppetsAuthor: T.J. KluneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, dystopia, fantasy, queer, retellings, science fiction
  107. Interesting Facts about SpaceAuthor: Emily R. AustinYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, literary fiction, mental health, queer
  108. Iris Kelly Doesn't DateAuthor: Ashley Herring BlakeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, fake dating, lesbian, queer
  109. Iron WidowAuthor: Xiran Jay ZhaoYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, dystopia, fantasy, historical, queer, science fiction, young adult
  110. Irresponsible PuckboyAuthor: Eden FinleyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, hockey, m m romance, sports
  111. Jade Fire GoldAuthor: June C.L. TanYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, mythology, queer, young adult
  112. Just a Bit CaptivatedAuthor: Alessandra HazardYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, m m romance
  113. Kate in WaitingAuthor: Becky AlbertalliYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, friendship, queer, realistic fiction, young adult
  114. Kiss & TellAuthor: Adib KhorramYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, music, queer, realistic fiction, young adult
  115. Kiss & TellAuthor: Adib KhorramYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, music, queer, realistic fiction, young adult
  116. Kiss the VillainAuthor: Rina KentYear published: 2025Genre and themes: BDSM, LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, m m romance
  117. Last Night at the Telegraph ClubAuthor: Malinda LoYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, book club, historical, lesbian, queer, young adult
  118. Learning CurvesAuthor: Rachel LaceyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer
  119. Legends & LattesAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
  120. Legends & LattesAuthor: Travis BaldreeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer
  121. Less Is LostAuthor: Andrew Sean GreerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, gay, humor, literary fiction, queer
  122. Like Real People DoAuthor: E.L. MasseyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, sports, young adult
  123. Little ThievesAuthor: Margaret OwenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, magic, queer, retellings, young adult
  124. Loathing YouAuthor: Amina KhanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, lesbian, queer, young adult
  125. Lord of Eternal NightAuthor: Ben AldersonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, gay, m m romance, paranormal, queer, retellings, vampires
  126. Losers: Part IAuthor: Harley LarouxYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, LGBT, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, m m romance, smut, why choose
  127. Love & Other DisastersAuthor: Anita KellyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer
  128. Love & Other DisastersAuthor: Anita KellyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer
  129. Love After LoveAuthor: Ingrid PersaudYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, family, literary fiction, queer
  130. Love, Hate & ClickbaitAuthor: Liz BoweryYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, m m romance, queer
  131. Love, Hate & ClickbaitAuthor: Liz BoweryYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, m m romance, queer
  132. LovelessAuthor: Alice OsemanYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, lesbian, queer, young adult
  133. Lucy UndyingAuthor: Kiersten WhiteYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, gothic, horror, lesbian, queer, retellings, vampires
  134. LukeAuthor: Cora RoseYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, m m romance, queer, transgender
  135. MadameAuthor: Sara CateYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, LGBT, adult, contemporary, dark, erotica, second chance, smut, why choose
  136. Make My Wish Come TrueAuthor: Rachael LippincottYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, christmas, contemporary, holiday, lesbian, queer, young adult
  137. Make the Season BrightAuthor: Ashley Herring BlakeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, christmas, contemporary, holiday, lesbian, queer
  138. MaliceAuthor: Heather WalterYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, lesbian, magic, queer, retellings, young adult
  139. Master of MayhemAuthor: Saxon JamesYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, m m romance, new adult, queer
  140. Meet Cute DiaryAuthor: Emery LeeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fake dating, gay, queer, transgender, young adult
  141. Melt With YouAuthor: Jennifer DuganYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, lesbian, queer, summer, young adult
  142. MemorialAuthor: Bryan WashingtonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, gay, literary fiction, queer
  143. Milk FedAuthor: Melissa BroderYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, literary fiction, mental health, queer
  144. MisruleAuthor: Heather WalterYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, lesbian, queer, retellings, young adult
  145. Most ArdentlyAuthor: Gabe Cole NovoaYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, historical, queer, retellings, transgender, young adult
  146. MothAuthor: Lily MayneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, dystopia, enemies to lovers, fantasy, m m romance, monster, paranormal, post apocalyptic
  147. Mr. RomanceAuthor: Louisa MastersYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, m m romance, new adult, queer
  148. Never Ever Getting Back TogetherAuthor: Sophie GonzalesYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, enemies to lovers, lesbian, queer, young adult
  149. Next to YouAuthor: Hannah Bonam-YoungYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, he falls first, mental health
  150. No Rings AttachedAuthor: Rachel LaceyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, fake dating, lesbian, queer
  151. Not for the Faint of HeartAuthor: Lex CroucherYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, retellings, young adult
  152. Olga Dies DreamingAuthor: Xóchitl GonzálezYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, New York, adult, book club, contemporary, latinx, literary fiction
  153. On GuardAuthor: J.R. GrayYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, m m romance, queer, sports
  154. On the Same PageAuthor: Haley CassYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, lesbian, queer
  155. One Last StopAuthor: Casey McQuistonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, new adult, queer, science fiction
  156. Open, HeavenAuthor: Seán HewittYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Ireland, LGBT, adult, coming of age, contemporary, gay, literary fiction, queer
  157. Our Infinite FatesAuthor: Laura StevenYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, book club, fantasy, queer, romantasy, young adult
  158. Out of LoveAuthor: Hazel HayesYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, mental health
  159. Out of the BlueAuthor: Jason JuneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, gay, mermaids, queer, young adult
  160. Painted DevilsAuthor: Margaret OwenYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, high fantasy, queer, retellings, young adult
  161. People WatchingAuthor: Hannah Bonam-YoungYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, small town
  162. Playing GamesAuthor: Riley HartYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, m m romance, new adult, sports
  163. Playing the PalaceAuthor: Paul RudnickYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, royalty
  164. Poetry On IceAuthor: Jesse H. ReignYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hockey, m m romance, sports
  165. Power Plays & Straight A'sAuthor: Eden FinleyYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, m m romance, new adult, sports
  166. Power Plays & Straight A'sAuthor: Eden FinleyYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, m m romance, new adult, sports
  167. Pride and Prejudice and PittsburghAuthor: Rachael LippincottYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, young adult
  168. Queen Takes RoseAuthor: Katee RobertYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, dark, erotica, fantasy, lesbian, queer, retellings, smut
  169. RaybearerAuthor: Jordan IfuekoYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, queer, young adult
  170. ReputationAuthor: Lex CroucherYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, historical, queer, regency
  171. RibbonwoodAuthor: Ruby LandersYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, lesbian, queer
  172. Role PlayingAuthor: Cathy YardleyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, chick lit, contemporary, friends to lovers, queer
  173. RoommateAuthor: Sarina BowenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, m m romance, queer
  174. Roommate ArrangementAuthor: Saxon JamesYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, gay, m m romance, queer
  175. Rosaline Palmer Takes the CakeAuthor: Alexis HallYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, chick lit, contemporary, food, queer
  176. Rule of WolvesAuthor: Leigh BardugoYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, queer, young adult
  177. Salt KissAuthor: Sierra SimoneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, LGBT, adult, contemporary, dark, m m romance, smut
  178. Savage RivalsAuthor: Becca SteeleYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, high school, m m romance, new adult, queer, sports
  179. SeraphAuthor: Lily MayneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, dark, dystopia, fantasy, m m romance, monster, paranormal, post apocalyptic
  180. ShiverAuthor: Crea ReitanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, m m romance, sports
  181. Silver Under NightfallAuthor: Rin ChupecoYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, horror, paranormal, queer, vampires
  182. Sirens & MusesAuthor: Antonia AngressYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, art, contemporary, dark academia, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
  183. Sirens & MusesAuthor: Antonia AngressYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, art, contemporary, dark academia, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
  184. So This Is Ever AfterAuthor: F.T. LukensYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, gay, magic, queer, young adult
  185. Some Girls DoAuthor: Jennifer DuganYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, lesbian, queer, young adult
  186. Someone You Can Build a Nest InAuthor: John WiswellYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, fantasy, horror, lesbian, queer
  187. Something FabulousAuthor: Alexis HallYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, historical, m m romance, queer
  188. Something to Talk AboutAuthor: Meryl WilsnerYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, lesbian, queer
  189. Somewhere Beyond the SeaAuthor: T.J. KluneYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, fantasy, magic, magical realism, queer
  190. SorenAuthor: Grae BryanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fantasy, gay, m m romance, paranormal, vampires
  191. Sorry, BroAuthor: Taleen VoskuniYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer
  192. Spell BoundAuthor: F.T. LukensYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, magic, paranormal, queer, urban fantasy, young adult
  193. Stay GoldAuthor: Tobly McSmithYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, queer, realistic fiction, transgender, young adult
  194. Stepbrother DearestAuthor: Willow DixonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, m m romance, queer
  195. SunburnAuthor: Chloe Michelle HowarthYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, coming of age, contemporary, historical, lesbian, literary fiction, queer, summer
  196. Sweet ObsessionAuthor: Katee RobertYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, mythology, retellings
  197. Swimming in the DarkAuthor: Tomasz JedrowskiYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, historical, literary fiction, queer
  198. SwordcrossedAuthor: Freya MarskeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, m m romance, queer, romantasy
  199. Tempting OliviaAuthor: Clare AshtonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, celebrity, contemporary, lesbian, queer
  200. Tentacles & TriathlonsAuthor: Ashley BennettYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, m m romance, monster, paranormal, queer
  201. Tentacles & TriathlonsAuthor: Ashley BennettYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, m m romance, monster, paranormal, queer
  202. The Best MenAuthor: Sarina BowenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, m m romance, queer
  203. The Blighted StarsAuthor: ["Megan E. O'Keefe"]Year published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, queer, science fiction, space
  204. The Bone SpindleAuthor: Leslie VedderYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, lesbian, magic, queer, retellings, young adult
  205. The Charm OffensiveAuthor: Alison CochrunYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, m m romance, mental health, queer
  206. The Christmas SwapAuthor: Talia SamuelsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, christmas, contemporary, holiday, lesbian, queer
  207. The ExtraordinariesAuthor: T.J. KluneYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, queer, science fiction, young adult
  208. The Falling in Love MontageAuthor: Ciara SmythYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, lesbian, queer, young adult
  209. The Feeling of Falling in LoveAuthor: Mason DeaverYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fake dating, gay, queer, transgender, young adult
  210. The Final StrifeAuthor: Saara El-ArifiYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, high fantasy, lesbian, queer, young adult
  211. The First to Die at the EndAuthor: Adam SilveraYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, gay, queer, science fiction, young adult
  212. The Ghost ShipAuthor: Kate MosseYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, adventure, fantasy, historical, pirates, queer
  213. The Gravity of UsAuthor: Phil StamperYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, realistic fiction, young adult
  214. The Half Life of Valery KAuthor: Natasha PulleyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, Russia, adult, fantasy, historical, mystery, queer
  215. The Happy CoupleAuthor: Naoise DolanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Ireland, Irish literature, LGBT, adult, contemporary, literary fiction, queer
  216. The Honey WitchAuthor: Sydney J. ShieldsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romantasy, witches
  217. The House in the Cerulean SeaAuthor: T.J. KluneYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, fantasy, magic, queer, young adult
  218. The Husband HoaxAuthor: Saxon JamesYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, fake dating, found family, m m romance, marriage of convenience, queer
  219. The Intimacy ExperimentAuthor: Rosie DananYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Jewish, LGBT, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com
  220. The Jasmine ThroneAuthor: Tasha SuriYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, high fantasy, lesbian, queer, young adult
  221. The JockAuthor: Tal BauerYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, football, m m romance, new adult, queer, sports
  222. The Knockout QueenAuthor: Rufi ThorpeYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, coming of age, contemporary, literary fiction, queer, young adult
  223. The Last Bookstore on EarthAuthor: Lily Braun-ArnoldYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, dystopia, fantasy, lesbian, queer, science fiction, young adult
  224. The Last List of Mabel BeaumontAuthor: Laura PearsonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, friendship, historical
  225. The Liar’s KnotAuthor: M.A. CarrickYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, epic fantasy, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, queer
  226. The Lost Book of the WhiteAuthor: Cassandra ClareYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, paranormal, queer, urban fantasy, young adult
  227. The Lost StoryAuthor: Meg ShafferYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, fantasy, magic, magical realism, mystery
  228. The Mermaid, the Witch, and the SeaAuthor: Maggie Tokuda-HallYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, lesbian, mermaids, pirates, queer, young adult
  229. The Midnight LieAuthor: Marie RutkoskiYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, lesbian, magic, queer, young adult
  230. The Mimicking of Known SuccessesAuthor: Malka Ann OlderYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, lesbian, mystery, novella, queer, science fiction, thriller
  231. The New GuyAuthor: Sarina BowenYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, hockey, m m romance, queer, sports
  232. The Night and Its MoonAuthor: Piper C.J.Year published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fae, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romantasy
  233. The Only Light Left BurningAuthor: Erik J. BrownYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, dystopia, gay, post apocalyptic, queer, science fiction, young adult
  234. The Other Side of the SkyAuthor: Amie KaufmanYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, science fiction, young adult
  235. The PairingAuthor: Casey McQuistonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, queer, second chance
  236. The Perfect Crimes of Marian HayesAuthor: Cat SebastianYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, enemies to lovers, historical, queer
  237. The Phoenix KeeperAuthor: S.A. MacLeanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, fantasy, lesbian, queer, romantasy
  238. The ProphetsAuthor: Robert Jones Jr.Year published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, historical, literary fiction, queer, race
  239. The ProspectsAuthor: K.T. HoffmanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, m m romance, queer, sports, transgender
  240. The Rachel IncidentAuthor: ["Caroline O'Donoghue"]Year published: 2023Genre and themes: Ireland, Irish literature, LGBT, adult, book club, coming of age, contemporary, literary fiction
  241. The River Has RootsAuthor: Amal El-MohtarYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fae, fantasy, magic, novella, queer
  242. The Romantic AgendaAuthor: Claire KannYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, fake dating, queer
  243. The SafekeepAuthor: Yael van der WoudenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, historical, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
  244. The Scottish BoyAuthor: Alex de CampiYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, enemies to lovers, historical, m m romance, queer
  245. The Secret Life of Albert EntwistleAuthor: Matt CainYear published: 2021Genre and themes: British literature, LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, gay, queer
  246. The Sign for HomeAuthor: Blair FellYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, coming of age, contemporary, disability, queer
  247. The Spear Cuts Through WaterAuthor: Simon JimenezYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, fantasy, high fantasy, queer, science fiction
  248. The Step BetAuthor: Riley HartYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, m m romance, new adult, queer
  249. The Sun and the StarAuthor: Rick RiordanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Greek mythology, LGBT, fantasy, mythology, queer, young adult
  250. The Sunbearer TrialsAuthor: Aiden ThomasYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, mythology, queer, transgender, young adult
  251. The Three Lives of Cate KayAuthor: Kate FaganYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, mystery, queer, thriller
  252. The UnbrokenAuthor: C.L. ClarkYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, high fantasy, lesbian, queer, science fiction
  253. The Unlikely HeirAuthor: Jax CalderYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, gay, m m romance, queer, royalty
  254. The Witch KingAuthor: H.E. EdgmonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, fae, fantasy, queer, transgender, witches, young adult
  255. The Witch's HeartAuthor: Genevieve GornichecYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings, witches
  256. There's Something About MiraAuthor: Sonali DevYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, New York, adult, chick lit, contemporary
  257. These Violent DelightsAuthor: Micah NemereverYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, dark academia, historical, mystery, queer, thriller
  258. This Wicked FateAuthor: Kalynn BayronYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, fantasy, lesbian, magic, mythology, queer, young adult
  259. Under the Whispering DoorAuthor: T.J. KluneYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, book club, contemporary, fantasy, paranormal, queer
  260. Unhinged TitanAuthor: E.V. OlsenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, dark, hockey, m m romance, sports
  261. Voyage of the DamnedAuthor: Frances WhiteYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, magic, mystery, queer, thriller
  262. We Do What We Do in the DarkAuthor: Michelle HartYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, lesbian, literary fiction, queer
  263. Well, ActuallyAuthor: Mazey EddingsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, second chance
  264. When Haru Was HereAuthor: Dustin ThaoYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, gay, magical realism, queer, young adult
  265. When the Tides Held the MoonAuthor: Venessa Vida KelleyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, queer, romantasy
  266. When the World Tips OverAuthor: Jandy NelsonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, contemporary, fantasy, magical realism, queer, young adult
  267. Wild and Wicked ThingsAuthor: Francesca MayYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, fantasy, historical, lesbian, queer, witches
  268. With Love, from Cold WorldAuthor: Alicia ThompsonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, christmas, contemporary, enemies to lovers, queer
  269. WrathAuthor: Ella JamesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, m m romance, sports
  270. You & MeAuthor: Tal BauerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, gay, m m romance, queer, slow burn, sports
  271. You & MeAuthor: Tal BauerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, gay, m m romance, queer, slow burn, sports
  272. You Should Be So LuckyAuthor: Cat SebastianYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, historical, m m romance, queer, sports
  273. You, AgainAuthor: Kate GoldbeckYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, rom com
  274. You're a Mean One, Matthew PrinceAuthor: Timothy JanovskyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, christmas, contemporary, enemies to lovers, holiday, queer
  275. Young MungoAuthor: Douglas StuartYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, Scotland, adult, contemporary, gay, historical, literary fiction, queer
  276. Your Driver Is WaitingAuthor: Priya GunsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, 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 LGBT romance comp title that fits my book?

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