New adult romance comp titles for your query letter (updated 2026)

When you’re querying your new adult romance, choosing the choosing the right comp titles can make or break your chances of being published because agents and publishing house editors use comp titles as a quick way to gauge the genre of your book along with its market potential.

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

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn romance or something fast and spicy, you’ll find titles  below to help you write a killer query letter!

If you’re looking something a bit more specific, check out my romance comp database.

1. A Court of Honey and AshAuthor: Shannon MayerYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy
2. A ​Court of Silver FlamesAuthor: Sarah J. MaasYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy
3. A Crown of Petals and IceAuthor: Shannon MayerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy
4. A Dance with the Fae PrinceAuthor: Elise KovaYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, retellings, romantasy
5. A Deal with the Elf KingAuthor: Elise KovaYear published: 2020Genre and themes: enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, retellings, romantasy, young adult
6. A Hundred Other GirlsAuthor: Iman Hariri-KiaYear published: 2022Genre and themes: New York, adult, chick lit, contemporary, literary fiction, new adult
7. A Kingdom of Flesh and FireAuthor: Jennifer L. ArmentroutYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, new adult, paranormal, romantasy, vampires
8. A Love Letter to WhiskeyAuthor: Kandi SteinerYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, book club, contemporary, friends to lovers, new adult, second chance, slow burn
9. A Million Kisses in Your LifetimeAuthor: Monica MurphyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, new adult, smut, young adult
10. A Soul of Ash and BloodAuthor: Jennifer L. ArmentroutYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, new adult, paranormal, romantasy, vampires
11. A Thousand Broken PiecesAuthor: Tillie ColeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: contemporary, emotional, friends to lovers, mental health, new adult, young adult
12. A Throne of Feathers and BoneAuthor: Shannon MayerYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy
13. Against a WallAuthor: Cate C. WellsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, humor, new adult, slow burn, small town
14. Almost PretendAuthor: Nicole SnowYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, age gap, billionaire, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, marriage of convenience, new adult
15. AlwaysAuthor: Loren LeighYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, m m romance, new adult, queer
16. AshesAuthor: K.G. ReussYear published: 2023Genre and themes: abuse, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, mental health, new adult, why choose
17. Badly BehavedAuthor: Meagan BrandyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, new adult, why choose
18. Begin AgainAuthor: Emma LordYear published: 2023Genre and themes: college, contemporary, new adult, young adult
19. Beneath the StarsAuthor: Emily McIntireYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, new adult, second chance, small town
20. Black ThornsAuthor: Rina KentYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, second chance
21. BlindsidedAuthor: Becca SteeleYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, m m romance, new adult, sports
22. Bond of DestinyAuthor: Tessa HaleYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, high school, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy, shapeshifters, why choose
23. Breath Mints / Battle ScarsAuthor: Onyx_and_ElmYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy
24. Burn BrightAuthor: Krista RitchieYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, found family, friends to lovers, new adult, slow burn, sports
25. BurnoutAuthor: Rebecca JenshakYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, new adult, sports
26. By Frenzy I RuinAuthor: Cora ReillyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, mafia, new adult, second chance
27. By Sin I Rise: Part TwoAuthor: Cora ReillyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, mafia, new adult
28. Check & MateAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2023Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, new adult, rom com, young adult
29. Check & MateAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2023Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, new adult, rom com, young adult
30. Club 22Author: Tate JamesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, friends to lovers, new adult, smut, why choose
31. CollideAuthor: Bal KhabraYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, hockey, new adult, sports
32. CollidedAuthor: Lauren AsherYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, new adult, sports
33. Court of Blood and BindingsAuthor: Lisette MarshallYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy
34. CredenceAuthor: Penelope DouglasYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, new adult, smut
35. Culpa tuyaAuthor: Mercedes RonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, new adult, spanish literature, young adult
36. Daisy HaitesAuthor: Jessa HastingsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, found family, friends to lovers, mafia, new adult
37. Damaged GoodsAuthor: L.J. ShenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, friends to lovers, new adult, sports
38. Darling VenomAuthor: Parker S. HuntingtonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mental health, new adult, slow burn
39. Daughter of No WorldsAuthor: Carissa BroadbentYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy
40. Dear AvaAuthor: Ilsa Madden-MillsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: abuse, contemporary, enemies to lovers, high school, new adult, sports, young adult
41. Dear EnemyAuthor: Kristen CallihanYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, new adult, second chance, slow burn
42. Deep EndAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, new adult, sports
43. Drive Me WildAuthor: Melanie HarlowYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, new adult, rom com, small town, sports
44. Fake It 'Til You Break ItAuthor: Meagan BrandyYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, enemies to lovers, fake dating, high school, new adult, sports, young adult
45. Fall of Ruin and WrathAuthor: Jennifer L. ArmentroutYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy
46. Five BrothersAuthor: Penelope DouglasYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut, why choose
47. Forged in FlamesAuthor: Ivy SmoakYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, mystery, new adult
48. From Blood and AshAuthor: Jennifer L. ArmentroutYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, new adult, paranormal, romantasy, vampires
49. Gabriel's PromiseAuthor: Sylvain ReynardYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, drama, erotica, new adult, smut
50. Gilded CageAuthor: Nicole FoxYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, erotica, mafia, new adult, smut
51. Girl AbroadAuthor: Elle KennedyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, college, contemporary, forced proximity, new adult
52. GlowAuthor: Raven KennedyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy
53. God of MaliceAuthor: Rina KentYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut
54. God of RuinAuthor: Rina KentYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut
55. God of WrathAuthor: Rina KentYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia, new adult
56. Good Girl ComplexAuthor: Elle KennedyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, new adult, summer, summer reads
57. Hating the PlayerAuthor: Rebecca JenshakYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, basketball, college, enemies to lovers, new adult, second chance, sports
58. Heart BonesAuthor: Colleen HooverYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, new adult, summer, summer reads, young adult
59. HersAuthor: A.K. RoseYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut, suspense, why choose
60. Honey & SpiceAuthor: Bolu BabalolaYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, fake dating, new adult
61. Honey & SpiceAuthor: Bolu BabalolaYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, fake dating, new adult
62. House of Earth and BloodAuthor: Sarah J. MaasYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, new adult, romantasy, urban fantasy
63. Iron FlameAuthor: Rebecca YarrosYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy
64. IrresistibleAuthor: R.L. MathewsonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, doctors, humor, new adult, surprise pregnancy
65. June FirstAuthor: Jennifer HartmannYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, emotional, forbidden romance, friends to lovers, new adult, slow burn
66. Just FriendsAuthor: Charity FerrellYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, fake dating, friends to lovers, new adult, slow burn, smut
67. Keep Me NeverAuthor: Meagan BrandyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, football, found family, friends to lovers, new adult, sports
68. Kingdom of the CursedAuthor: Kerri ManiscalcoYear published: 2021Genre and themes: enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy, witches, young adult
69. Kings of QuarantineAuthor: Caroline PeckhamYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, high school, new adult, smut, why choose
70. KingstonAuthor: Leila JamesYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, m m romance, new adult, why choose
71. Kiss the FaeAuthor: Natalia JasterYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy
72. Lessons in FakingAuthor: Selina MaeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: enemies to lovers, fake dating, new adult, sports, young adult
73. Little DevilAuthor: Bethany WintersYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, m f romance, new adult, smut
74. Live and Let LionelAuthor: Caroline PeckhamYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark, dragons, fae, fantasy, new adult, romantasy, vampires
75. Lonely for You OnlyAuthor: Monica MurphyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, new adult, slow burn
76. Lord of Gold and GloryAuthor: Lisette MarshallYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy
77. Lords of MercyAuthor: Angel LawsonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut, why choose
78. Lords of PainAuthor: Angel LawsonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, erotica, new adult, smut, why choose
79. Mark of StarsAuthor: Tessa HaleYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, high school, magic, new adult, paranormal, shapeshifters, werewolves, why choose
80. Master of MayhemAuthor: Saxon JamesYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, m m romance, new adult, queer
81. MisfitAuthor: Elle KennedyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: contemporary, high school, new adult, sports, young adult
82. Missing PiecesAuthor: Ivy SmoakYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, drama, m f romance, new adult
83. Mr. RomanceAuthor: Louisa MastersYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, m m romance, new adult, queer
84. My MaddieAuthor: Tillie ColeYear published: 2020Genre and themes: abuse, adult, contemporary, crime, dark, emotional, new adult
85. NateAuthor: TijanYear published: 2021Genre and themes: abuse, adult, contemporary, emotional, enemies to lovers, new adult
86. Next of KinAuthor: Hannah Bonam-YoungYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, new adult
87. Night of Masks and KnivesAuthor: L.J. AndrewsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy, young adult
88. Night ShiftAuthor: Annie CrownYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, basketball, college, contemporary, new adult, sports
89. NightfallAuthor: Penelope DouglasYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, second chance, smut
90. No PrinceAuthor: Stevie J. ColeYear published: 2020Genre and themes: abuse, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, new adult, young adult
91. Now Open Your EyesAuthor: Nicole FiorinaYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, emotional, mental health, new adult, smut
92. One Last StopAuthor: Casey McQuistonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, new adult, queer, science fiction
93. Only OnceAuthor: Ashley MunozYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, celebrity, contemporary, new adult, second chance, sports
94. Past Present FutureAuthor: Rachel Lynn SolomonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: college, contemporary, mental health, new adult, young adult
95. Pirate GirlsAuthor: Penelope DouglasYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, friends to lovers, high school, new adult, sports
96. Playing GamesAuthor: Riley HartYear published: 2022Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, m m romance, new adult, sports
97. Playing with FireAuthor: L.J. ShenYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, new adult, sports
98. PlierAuthor: Jane WashingtonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, fantasy, new adult, omegaverse, paranormal, romantasy, slow burn, why choose
99. Power Plays & Straight A'sAuthor: Eden FinleyYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, m m romance, new adult, sports
100. Power Plays & Straight A'sAuthor: Eden FinleyYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, m m romance, new adult, sports
101. Pretty Boy DAuthor: Rachel JonasYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, high school, new adult, sports
102. PurityAuthor: Skyler MasonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, new adult, smut, sports
103. Queens of Mist and MadnessAuthor: Lisette MarshallYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy, vampires
104. RedamancyAuthor: H.C. DoloresYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, second chance
105. Redeeming 6Author: Chloe WalshYear published: 2023Genre and themes: contemporary, found family, friends to lovers, high school, new adult, sports, young adult
106. ReignAuthor: Katharine McGeeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: chick lit, contemporary, fantasy, new adult, royalty, young adult
107. Reminders of HimAuthor: Colleen HooverYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, new adult
108. Resisting the GrumpAuthor: Ashley MunozYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, new adult, second chance, small town
109. Royal SavageAuthor: Victoria AshleyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, erotica, new adult, smut
110. Ruins of Sea and SoulsAuthor: Lisette MarshallYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy
111. Ruthless KnightAuthor: Ashley JadeYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fake dating, high school, new adult, sports
112. Savage RivalsAuthor: Becca SteeleYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, high school, m m romance, new adult, queer, sports
113. SickoAuthor: Amo JonesYear published: 2020Genre and themes: BDSM, abuse, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut, suspense
114. Skin of the NightAuthor: Claire D. BennettYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut, workplace
115. Stolen CrushAuthor: C.M. StunichYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, mystery, new adult, why choose
116. Sunday MorningAuthor: Jewel E. AnnYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, contemporary, forbidden romance, new adult, small town
117. Tangled Up in YouAuthor: Christina LaurenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, new adult, retellings, rom com
118. Tempting Little ThiefAuthor: Meagan BrandyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia, new adult, smut
119. Tempting the PlayerAuthor: Rebecca JenshakYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, forced proximity, new adult, sports
120. The ​Crown of Gilded BonesAuthor: Jennifer L. ArmentroutYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, new adult, paranormal, romantasy, vampires
121. The Darkest NoteAuthor: Nelia AlarconYear published: 2022Genre and themes: contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, high school, new adult, young adult
122. The Devil You KnowAuthor: Veronica EdenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, fake dating, friends to lovers, new adult, sports
123. The Endless WarAuthor: Danielle L. JensenYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, high fantasy, new adult, romantasy
124. The Frat BoyAuthor: Nikki SloaneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, erotica, forced proximity, new adult, smut
125. The Girl in the Love SongAuthor: Emma ScottYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, emotional, friends to lovers, high school, music, new adult, young adult
126. The Graham EffectAuthor: Elle KennedyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, hockey, new adult, sports
127. The Half KingAuthor: Melissa LandersYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adventure, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy, young adult
128. The Inadequate HeirAuthor: Danielle L. JensenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, high fantasy, new adult, romantasy
129. The InvitationAuthor: Vi KeelandYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, new adult, slow burn, workplace
130. The JockAuthor: Tal BauerYear published: 2021Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, football, m m romance, new adult, queer, sports
131. The Last AetherAuthor: Tessa HaleYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy, why choose
132. The Lies We StealAuthor: Monty JayYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mystery, new adult
133. The Lost ElementalAuthor: Tessa HaleYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy, why choose
134. The Love HypothesisAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, fake dating, new adult, rom com
135. The Numbers GameAuthor: Danielle SteelYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, family, new adult
136. The Queen of QuintessenceAuthor: Tessa HaleYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy, why choose
137. The RivalsAuthor: Vi KeelandYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, new adult, workplace
138. The RoommateAuthor: Rosie DananYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, new adult, rom com
139. The Step BetAuthor: Riley HartYear published: 2024Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, m m romance, new adult, queer
140. The Summer GirlAuthor: Elle KennedyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, friends to lovers, new adult, small town, summer, summer reads
141. The TearsmithAuthor: Erin DoomYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, dark, drama, enemies to lovers, fantasy, new adult, young adult
142. Throne of GlassAuthor: Sarah J. MaasYear published: 2020Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy, young adult
143. To Bleed a Crystal BloomAuthor: Sarah A. ParkerYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, dark, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, retellings, romantasy
144. To Carve a Fae HeartAuthor: Tessonja OdetteYear published: 2020Genre and themes: enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, romantasy, young adult
145. To Wear a Fae CrownAuthor: Tessonja OdetteYear published: 2020Genre and themes: fae, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy, young adult
146. TurmoilAuthor: J.L. WeilYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, new adult, smut
147. Tutoring the DelinquentAuthor: Jessa KaneYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, erotica, new adult, novella, smut, sports
148. Tutoring the PlayerAuthor: Rebecca JenshakYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, hockey, new adult, sports
149. Twisted HateAuthor: Ana HuangYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut
150. Twisted LoveAuthor: Ana HuangYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut
151. VaultAuthor: Tate JamesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, new adult, novella, smut, why choose
152. Vows & RuinsAuthor: Helen ScheuererYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy
153. Vows & RuinsAuthor: Helen ScheuererYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy
154. White NightsAuthor: Anna ZairesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, mafia, new adult, suspense
155. Wild at HeartAuthor: K.A. TuckerYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, new adult, small town
156. Wild LoveAuthor: Rebecca JenshakYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, college, forced proximity, friends to lovers, hockey, new adult, sports
157. WildfireAuthor: Hannah GraceYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, hockey, new adult, sports
158. Wolf GirlAuthor: Leia StoneYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, magic, new adult, paranormal, shapeshifters, urban fantasy, vampires, werewolves
159. Wolf ShunnedAuthor: Laurel NightYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, dystopia, fantasy, new adult, paranormal, shapeshifters, slow burn, werewolves, why choose

Other resources to assist with your querying journey

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• Developmental editing services
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• Publishers accepting manuscript submissions this month
• Romance tropes list
• Random romance trope generator

Frequently asked questions

How recent do comp titles need to be?

Comp titles should be published within the past five to seven years so it is representative of the current market potential of your manuscript.

Can I use bestselling books as a comp title?

Yes, you can! However, the bestselling books aren’t always the most suitable options. While it’s integral that a comp title has sold well, it’s better to choose a comp title that’s sold less well but closer represents the tone and overall vibe of your own book.

How many comp titles should I include in my query letter?

You should aim for two comp titles in your query letter. You can include three, but agents would expect more than one.

Can I use a series as a comp titles?

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 new adult romance comp title that fits my book?

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