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, 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

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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!