Rom com comp titles for your query letter (updated 2026)

Choosing the right comp titles for your query letter can make or break your changes of being published.

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 rom com comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn rom com 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 Guide to Being Just FriendsAuthor: Sophie SullivanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
2. A Long Time ComingAuthor: Meghan QuinnYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Billionaire, Friends to lovers, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
3. A Murder to RememberAuthor: Brynn KellyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, cozy mystery, mystery, rom com, romance, series counter, suspense, thriller
4. A Very Merry BromanceAuthor: Lyssa Kay AdamsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Christmas, Holiday, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance
5. Absolutely Not in LoveAuthor: Jenny ProctorYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Hockey, adult, clean, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, sports
6. Adam & Evie's Matchmaking TourAuthor: Nora NguyenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Summer, Travel, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
7. Adult Assembly RequiredAuthor: Abbi WaxmanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Humor, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
8. All I Want for ChristmasAuthor: Wendy LoggiaYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Christmas, Holiday, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
9. An (Un)Romantic ComedyAuthor: Phoebe MacLeodYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Humor, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, womens fiction
10. Any Trope but YouAuthor: Victoria LavineYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Christmas, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
11. Anywhere With YouAuthor: Ellie PalmerYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Road trip, Summer, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
12. Attached at the HipAuthor: Christine RiccioYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Summer, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
13. Battle of the BookstoresAuthor: Ali BradyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Books about books, Enemies to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
14. Beg, Borrow, or StealAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Small town, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance
15. Better Than the MoviesAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
16. Betting on YouAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Friends to lovers, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
17. Birds of CaliforniaAuthor: Katie CotugnoYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Mental health, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
18. Book LoversAuthor: Emily HenryYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
19. Call Me AnytimeAuthor: Max MonroeYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, mystery, rom com, romance, series counter, suspense
20. Check & MateAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, contemporary, new adult, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
21. Christmas FlingAuthor: Lindsey KelkYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Christmas, Holiday, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
22. Cinder-NannyAuthor: Sariah WilsonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Retellings, adult, chick lit, clean, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
23. Cluelessly YoursAuthor: Max MonroeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Doctors, Friends to lovers, He falls first, Humor, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
24. Cover StoryAuthor: Mhairi McFarlaneYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
25. Crazy To Leave YouAuthor: Marilyn Simon RothsteinYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Humor, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, womens fiction
26. Cruel SummerAuthor: Morgan ElizabethYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, He falls first, Summer, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, summer reads
27. Dating and DragonsAuthor: Kristy BoyceYear published: 2024Genre and themes: contemporary, realistic fiction, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
28. Dating Dr. DilAuthor: Nisha SharmaYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
29. Don't Be In LoveAuthor: Liana CincottiYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Adventure, book club, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
30. Donut Fall in LoveAuthor: Jackie LauYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, canada, chick lit, contemporary, food, rom com, romance, series counter
31. Drive Me WildAuthor: Melanie HarlowYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Small town, adult, contemporary, new adult, rom com, romance, series counter, sports
32. Drunk on LoveAuthor: Jasmine GuilloryYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
33. Duke, ActuallyAuthor: Jenny HolidayYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Christmas, Friends to lovers, Holiday, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance
34. Fall Too WellAuthor: Erin BranscomYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Holiday, Second chance, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
35. Falling Like LeavesAuthor: Misty WilsonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Cozy, Second chance, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
36. Fangirl DownAuthor: Tessa BaileyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Forced proximity, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, sports
37. Finn Rhodes ForeverAuthor: Stephanie ArcherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Second chance, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
38. First-Time CallerAuthor: B.K. BorisonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, book club, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
39. Funny StoryAuthor: Emily HenryYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Fake dating, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
40. GrimAuthor: D.J. KrimmerYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Dark, adult, fantasy, gothic, paranormal, rom com, romance, romantasy, series counter
41. Hate Me Like You Mean ItAuthor: Kyra ParsiYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Billionaire, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Second chance, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
42. Hating the BossAuthor: Kristen GranataYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Workplace, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, smut
43. Hello StrangerAuthor: Katherine CenterYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
44. Honeymoon PhaseAuthor: Amy DawsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Marriage of convenience, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
45. Hook, Line, and SinkerAuthor: Tessa BaileyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance
46. How to End a Love StoryAuthor: Yulin KuangYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
47. How to Fail at FlirtingAuthor: Denise WilliamsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Abuse, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
48. I Hope This Doesn't Find YouAuthor: Ann LiangYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, High school, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
49. If the Shoe FitsAuthor: Julie MurphyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Retellings, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
50. If This Was a MovieAuthor: Morgan ElizabethYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Christmas, Forced proximity, Found family, Holiday, Second chance, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
51. If You Ask MeAuthor: Libby HubscherYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Mental health, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
52. In Your DreamsAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
53. Is She Really Going Out with Him?Author: Sophie CousensYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
54. It Happened One SummerAuthor: Tessa BaileyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Summer, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, summer reads
55. It's a Love StoryAuthor: Annabel MonaghanYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Summer, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, summer reads
56. JiltedAuthor: Vi KeelandYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, He falls first, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
57. Just Haven't Met You YetAuthor: Sophie CousensYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Travel, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
58. Just Last NightAuthor: Mhairi McFarlaneYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Grief, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
59. Kiss My CupcakeAuthor: Helena HuntingYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Humor, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
60. Last Chance BooksAuthor: Kelsey RodkeyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Books about books, Enemies to lovers, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
61. Lease on LoveAuthor: Falon BallardYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
62. Life’s Too ShortAuthor: Abby JimenezYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance
63. Like You Love MeAuthor: Adriana LockeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Marriage of convenience, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
64. Love from ScratchAuthor: Kaitlyn HillYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, contemporary, food, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
65. Love in the Time of Serial KillersAuthor: Alicia ThompsonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, mystery, rom com, romance, series counter
66. Love InterestAuthor: Clare GilmoreYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Workplace, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
67. Love Next DoorAuthor: Helena HuntingYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Small town, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
68. Love on the BrainAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Workplace, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
69. Love Your LifeAuthor: Sophie KinsellaYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Humor, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
70. Love, TheoreticallyAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
71. Maggie Moves OnAuthor: Lucy ScoreYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Small town, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
72. Maybe This TimeAuthor: Cara BastoneYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Time travel, adult, chick lit, contemporary, fantasy, rom com, romance, romantasy, science fiction, series counter
73. Merry Christmas, You Filthy AnimalAuthor: Meghan QuinnYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Christmas, Enemies to lovers, Holiday, adult, book club, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
74. Merry MeAuthor: C.R. JaneYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Christmas, Forced proximity, Holiday, Second chance, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
75. Mistletoe and Mr. RightAuthor: Sarah MorgenthalerYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Christmas, Holiday, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance
76. Mixed SignalsAuthor: B.K. BorisonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance
77. Morbidly YoursAuthor: Ivy FairbanksYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, ireland, rom com, romance, series counter
78. More Than I CouldAuthor: Adriana LockeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Small town, Workplace, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
79. Mr. Wrong NumberAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
80. Mrs. Nash's AshesAuthor: Sarah AdlerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Road trip, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
81. Much Ado About YouAuthor: Samantha YoungYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Books about books, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
82. My Killer VacationAuthor: Tessa BaileyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, adult, contemporary, mystery, rom com, romance, series counter, summer reads, thriller
83. Not in LoveAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Workplace, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
84. Not in My BookAuthor: Katie HoltYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Books about books, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
85. Not That Kind of GuyAuthor: Andie J. ChristopherYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Fake dating, Workplace, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
86. Nothing Like the MoviesAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2024Genre and themes: College, Second chance, contemporary, rom com, romance, young adult
87. Once More with FeelingAuthor: Elissa SussmanYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Second chance, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
88. One Moment PleaseAuthor: Amy DawsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Doctors, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Surprise pregnancy, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
89. One Night on the IslandAuthor: Josie SilverYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Forced proximity, adult, chick lit, contemporary, ireland, rom com, romance, series counter
90. One to WatchAuthor: Kate Stayman-LondonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
91. Opposites AttractAuthor: Camilla IsleyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
92. OverruledAuthor: Lana FergusonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Workplace, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
93. Paris is Always a Good IdeaAuthor: Jenn McKinlayYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Travel, adult, chick lit, contemporary, france, rom com, romance, series counter
94. Part of Your WorldAuthor: Abby JimenezYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Small town, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
95. Party of TwoAuthor: Jasmine GuilloryYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Politics, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
96. Perfect FitAuthor: Clare GilmoreYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Second chance, Workplace, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
97. Picking Daisies on SundaysAuthor: Liana CincottiYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Summer, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, summer reads, young adult
98. Practice Makes PerfectAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance
99. Promise MeAuthor: Jill MansellYear published: 2023Genre and themes: British literature, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, womens fiction
100. PS: I Hate YouAuthor: Lauren ConnollyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Second chance, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
101. Ready or NotAuthor: Cara BastoneYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Slow burn, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
102. Right on CueAuthor: Falon BallardYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
103. Romantic ComedyAuthor: Curtis SittenfeldYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Humor, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
104. Royally Not ReadyAuthor: Meghan QuinnYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Royalty, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
105. Sadie on a PlateAuthor: Amanda ElliotYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Jewish, adult, chick lit, contemporary, food, rom com, romance, series counter
106. Say You'll Be MineAuthor: Naina KumarYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, india, rom com, romance, series counter
107. Say You'll Remember MeAuthor: Abby JimenezYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Summer, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
108. SeatmateAuthor: Cara BastoneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Humor, adult, chick lit, contemporary, novella, rom com, romance, series counter
109. Second BiteAuthor: S.J. TillyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Celebrity, Christmas, Holiday, adult, contemporary, novella, rom com, romance, series counter
110. Second First ImpressionsAuthor: Sally ThorneYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
111. Set on YouAuthor: Amy LeaYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, sports
112. Seven Year ItchAuthor: Amy DawsYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
113. ShippedAuthor: Angie HockmanYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Summer, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
114. Someone I Used to KnowAuthor: Paige ToonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Second chance, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, womens fiction
115. Something UnexpectedAuthor: Vi KeelandYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Emotional, Enemies to lovers, Humor, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
116. Story of My LifeAuthor: Lucy ScoreYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Small town, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
117. Stuck with YouAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, adult, contemporary, novella, rom com, romance, series counter, short stories
118. Summer in the CityAuthor: Alex AsterYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Summer, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, summer reads
119. Summer RomanceAuthor: Annabel MonaghanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Summer, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, summer reads
120. Sunny Side UpAuthor: Katie SturinoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Summer, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, summer reads
121. Talk Bookish to MeAuthor: Kate BromleyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Books about books, Second chance, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
122. Tangled Up in YouAuthor: Christina LaurenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Retellings, adult, chick lit, contemporary, new adult, rom com, romance, series counter
123. Tastes Like ShakkarAuthor: Nisha SharmaYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Retellings, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
124. Thank You for ListeningAuthor: Julia WhelanYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Books about books, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
125. The Best Laid PlansAuthor: Cameron LundYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
126. The Blast from the PastAuthor: Lucy ScoreYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Humor, adult, contemporary, cozy mystery, mystery, paranormal, rom com, romance, series counter, thriller
127. The Body in the BackyardAuthor: Lucy ScoreYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Humor, adult, contemporary, cozy mystery, mystery, paranormal, rom com, romance, series counter, thriller
128. The Boyfriend ProjectAuthor: Farrah RochonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: African American, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
129. The Bright Side of ChristmasAuthor: Morgan ElizabethYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Christmas, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Holiday, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
130. The BurnoutAuthor: Sophie KinsellaYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Humor, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
131. The Cheat SheetAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, sports
132. The Dating PlanAuthor: Sara DesaiYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
133. The Dead Guy Next DoorAuthor: Lucy ScoreYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Humor, adult, contemporary, fantasy, mystery, paranormal, rom com, romance, romantasy, series counter, thriller
134. The Do-OverAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Time travel, contemporary, fantasy, rom com, romance, romantasy, series counter, young adult
135. The EnemyAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, adult, chick lit, clean, contemporary, rom com, romance
136. The Ex TalkAuthor: Rachel Lynn SolomonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
137. The Fall of Bradley ReedAuthor: Morgan ElizabethYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
138. The Fastest Way to FallAuthor: Denise WilliamsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
139. The Fifth Avenue ApartmentAuthor: Pamela M. KelleyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, literary fiction, new york, rom com, romance, series counter
140. The Fixer UpperAuthor: Lauren ForsytheYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Second chance, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
141. The Flirting GameAuthor: Lauren BlakelyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Fake dating, Hockey, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, sports
142. The Happy Ever After PlaylistAuthor: Abby JimenezYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Music, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance
143. The Heart PrincipleAuthor: Helen HoangYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Mental health, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance
144. The Heartbreak HotelAuthor: Ellen O'CloverYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Grief, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
145. The Hookup PlanAuthor: Farrah RochonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: African American, Enemies to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
146. The Intimacy ExperimentAuthor: Rosie DananYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Jewish, LGBT, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
147. The LayoverAuthor: Lacie WaldonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Summer, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, summer reads
148. The Love ConAuthor: Seressia GlassYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
149. The Love HatersAuthor: Katherine CenterYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Summer, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, summer reads
150. The Love HypothesisAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, new adult, rom com, romance, series counter
151. The Love SquareAuthor: Laura Jane WilliamsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: British literature, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
152. The Love WagerAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
153. The Marriage GameAuthor: Sara DesaiYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, india, rom com, romance, series counter
154. The MatchAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, clean, contemporary, disability, rom com, romance
155. The NannyAuthor: Lana FergusonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Forced proximity, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, smut
156. The No-ShowAuthor: Beth O'LearyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
157. The Off Limits RuleAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, clean, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
158. The Paris ConnectionAuthor: Lorraine BrownYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Travel, adult, chick lit, contemporary, france, rom com, romance, series counter
159. The Party CrasherAuthor: Sophie KinsellaYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Humor, adult, chick lit, contemporary, family, rom com, romance, series counter
160. The RehearsalsAuthor: Annette ChristieYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Time travel, adult, chick lit, contemporary, fantasy, rom com, romance, romantasy, series counter
161. The Road TripAuthor: Beth O'LearyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Road trip, Second chance, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
162. The Rom-CommersAuthor: Katherine CenterYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Forced proximity, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
163. The RoommateAuthor: Rosie DananYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, new adult, rom com, romance, series counter
164. The Roommate PactAuthor: Allison AshleyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
165. The Royals Next DoorAuthor: Karina HalleYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Royalty, Summer, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
166. The Secret BridesmaidAuthor: Katy BirchallYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Humor, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
167. The Shaadi Set-UpAuthor: Lillie ValeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Second chance, adult, contemporary, india, rom com, romance, series counter
168. The Singles TableAuthor: Sara DesaiYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, india, rom com, romance
169. The Soulmate EquationAuthor: Christina LaurenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
170. The Spanish Love DeceptionAuthor: Elena ArmasYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
171. The Stand-InAuthor: Lily ChuYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Mental health, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
172. The Summer JobAuthor: Lizzy DentYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Summer, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, summer reads
173. The SwitchAuthor: Beth O'LearyYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
174. The Temporary RoomieAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Forced proximity, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
175. The True Love ExperimentAuthor: Christina LaurenYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance
176. The Wedding MenuAuthor: Letizia LoriniYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, He falls first, Second chance, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
177. Till Summer Do Us PartAuthor: Meghan QuinnYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Fake dating, Forced proximity, Summer, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, summer reads
178. To Have and to HeistAuthor: Sara DesaiYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, mystery, rom com, romance, series counter, thriller
179. Tweet CuteAuthor: Emma LordYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
180. Twice ShyAuthor: Sarah HogleYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
181. Very Sincerely YoursAuthor: Kerry WinfreyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
182. Wait For ItAuthor: Jenn McKinlayYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Mental health, Summer, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
183. Water Under the BridgeAuthor: Kels StoneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Slow burn, Workplace, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
184. Weather GirlAuthor: Rachel Lynn SolomonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Mental health, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
185. Well, That Was UnexpectedAuthor: Jesse Q. SutantoYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Fake dating, Humor, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
186. What Happens at the LakeAuthor: Vi KeelandYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, sports
187. When in RomeAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Small town, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
188. While We Were DatingAuthor: Jasmine GuilloryYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance
189. You Deserve Each OtherAuthor: Sarah HogleYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Second chance, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
190. You Lucky DogAuthor: Julia LondonYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Animals, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
191. You, AgainAuthor: Kate GoldbeckYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Friends to lovers, LGBT, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
192. Yours TrulyAuthor: Abby JimenezYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance

Other resources to assist with your querying journey

Comp titles are only a small piece of the querying puzzle! Here are other resources I offer to help writers achieve their dreams of publishing their novels:

• Developmental editing services
• Pre-querying package
• 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 rom com comp title that fits my book?

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