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

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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 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!