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

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

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• Developmental editing services
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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!