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

When you’re querying your smut 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 smut comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.

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

1. A Court of Thorns and Roses eBook BundleAuthor: Sarah J. MaasYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, smut
2. A Game of GodsAuthor: Scarlett St. ClairYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, dark, fantasy, mythology, romantasy, smut
3. A Lady of Rooksgrave ManorAuthor: Kathryn MoonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, erotica, fantasy, monster, paranormal, smut, vampires, why choose
4. A Million Kisses in Your LifetimeAuthor: Monica MurphyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, new adult, smut, young adult
5. A Soul to KeepAuthor: Opal ReyneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dark, fantasy, monster, paranormal, romantasy, smut
6. Any Means NecessaryAuthor: Lila HerronYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, mafia, plus size, smut
7. Black SheepAuthor: Alexa HarloweYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, serial killer, smut, thriller
8. Blade of IrisAuthor: K.A. KnightYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia, smut, why choose
9. Born for SilkAuthor: Nicci HarrisYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark, dystopia, fantasy, paranormal, romantasy, science fiction, smut
10. Bossy MogulAuthor: Scarlett AveryYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, smut, workplace
11. Brutal PrinceAuthor: Sophie LarkYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience, smut
12. Camera ShyAuthor: Kay CoveYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, friends to lovers, plus size, smut
13. CapturedAuthor: Lauren BielYear published: 2023Genre and themes: abuse, adult, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, horror, smut
14. Carving for CaraAuthor: Melissa McSherryYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, halloween, holiday, horror, novella, smut
15. CataclysmAuthor: Sarah BaileyYear published: 2021Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, erotica, friends to lovers, smut, why choose
16. Chasing LoveAuthor: Kat T. MasenYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, second chance, smut
17. Club 22Author: Tate JamesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, friends to lovers, new adult, smut, why choose
18. Cocky ScoreAuthor: Kenna KingYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, hockey, smut, sports
19. Cold Hearted BastardAuthor: Jenika SnowYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, mafia, smut
20. Court of the Vampire QueenAuthor: Katee RobertYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dark, fantasy, paranormal, romantasy, smut, vampires, why choose
21. CredenceAuthor: Penelope DouglasYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, new adult, smut
22. Cruel PrincesAuthor: Jillian FrostYear published: 2021Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, smut, why choose
23. Cruel SeductionAuthor: Katee RobertYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, mythology, retellings, smut
24. DanteAuthor: Sadie KincaidYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, smut
25. Death's ObsessionAuthor: Avina St. GravesYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, fantasy, novella, paranormal, romantasy, smut
26. Deceived by the GargoylesAuthor: Lillian LarkYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, magic, monster, paranormal, romantasy, smut, why choose
27. Demon's BrideAuthor: Leigh MillerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, demons, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, smut, witches
28. Den of VipersAuthor: K.A. KnightYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, erotica, fantasy, smut, why choose
29. DetainedAuthor: Luna MasonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia, smut
30. DevotedAuthor: Luna MasonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, smut
31. Does It Hurt?Author: H.D. CarltonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mystery, smut, thriller
32. Don't StopAuthor: Lauren BielYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, halloween, horror, novella, serial killer, smut
33. Done RightAuthor: Rhianna BurwellYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, erotica, m f romance, novella, smut
34. DragonAuthor: Kat BlackthorneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, fantasy, halloween, paranormal, smut, vampires, why choose
35. Empire of DesireAuthor: Rina KentYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forbidden romance, marriage of convenience, smut
36. Empire of LustAuthor: J.L. BeckYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, crime, dark, mafia, smut
37. Fierce KingAuthor: Sadie KincaidYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia, marriage of convenience, smut
38. Five BrothersAuthor: Penelope DouglasYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut, why choose
39. For the FansAuthor: Nyla K.Year published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, m m romance, smut, sports
40. Gabriel's PromiseAuthor: Sylvain ReynardYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, drama, erotica, new adult, smut
41. Gilded CageAuthor: Nicole FoxYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, erotica, mafia, new adult, smut
42. God of MaliceAuthor: Rina KentYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut
43. God of RuinAuthor: Rina KentYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut
44. GravesAuthor: Katelyn TaylorYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, erotica, forced proximity, smut, why choose
45. Hate MeAuthor: ["Summer O'Toole"]Year published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience, second chance, smut
46. Hateful GamesAuthor: Simran .Year published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience, smut
47. Hating the BossAuthor: Kristen GranataYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, rom com, smut, workplace
48. Haunting AdelineAuthor: H.D. CarltonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, horror, smut, thriller
49. He Knows When You’re AwakeAuthor: Alta HensleyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, holiday, smut
50. He Sees You When You're SleepingAuthor: Alta HensleyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, book club, christmas, contemporary, dark, holiday, smut
51. Heartless HeathensAuthor: Santana KnoxYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dark, dystopia, erotica, fantasy, gothic, horror, smut, why choose
52. Her SaintAuthor: Harmony WestYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, smut
53. Her Soul for RevengeAuthor: Harley LarouxYear published: 2021Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, dark, demons, fantasy, horror, paranormal, smut
54. Her Soul to TakeAuthor: Harley LarouxYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, dark, demons, fantasy, horror, paranormal, romantasy, smut
55. Her VillainsAuthor: Jade PresleyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, paranormal, romantasy, smut, why choose
56. HersAuthor: A.K. RoseYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut, suspense, why choose
57. Highest BidderAuthor: Sara CateYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, erotica, forced proximity, smut
58. HookedAuthor: Emily McIntireYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, retellings, smut
59. Hunting AdelineAuthor: H.D. CarltonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, horror, smut, thriller
60. InsatiableAuthor: Leigh RiversYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, romantasy, second chance, smut
61. Ivory AshesAuthor: Nicole FoxYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, mafia, smut, surprise pregnancy
62. Just FriendsAuthor: Charity FerrellYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, fake dating, friends to lovers, new adult, slow burn, smut
63. Keeping My BrideAuthor: Angela SnyderYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, marriage of convenience, smut
64. King of EnvyAuthor: Ana HuangYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, smut
65. King of GreedAuthor: Ana HuangYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, second chance, smut
66. King of PrideAuthor: Ana HuangYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, forbidden romance, smut
67. King of SlothAuthor: Ana HuangYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, smut
68. Kings of QuarantineAuthor: Caroline PeckhamYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, high school, new adult, smut, why choose
69. Lawless GodAuthor: Lola KingYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, mafia, second chance, smut
70. Lights OutAuthor: Navessa AllenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, smut, thriller
71. LilacAuthor: B.B. ReidYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, music, smut, why choose
72. Little DevilAuthor: Bethany WintersYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, m f romance, new adult, smut
73. Lords of MercyAuthor: Angel LawsonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut, why choose
74. Lords of PainAuthor: Angel LawsonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, erotica, new adult, smut, why choose
75. Losers: Part IAuthor: Harley LarouxYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, LGBT, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, m m romance, smut, why choose
76. Love UnexpectedAuthor: Q.B. TylerYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, age gap, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, erotica, forbidden romance, smut
77. LuxeAuthor: Daisy AllenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, smut, workplace
78. MadameAuthor: Sara CateYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, LGBT, adult, contemporary, dark, erotica, second chance, smut, why choose
79. Masked SinsAuthor: Amanda RichardsonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, smut
80. MercyAuthor: Sara CateYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, erotica, forbidden romance, smut
81. Mind to BendAuthor: Aurelia KnightYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, abuse, adult, contemporary, dark, erotica, smut
82. Morning Glory Milking FarmAuthor: C.M. NascostaYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, erotica, fantasy, monster, paranormal, smut
83. Mountain GrumpAuthor: S.J. TillyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, forced proximity, friends to lovers, marriage of convenience, plus size, small town, smut
84. Muscles & MonstersAuthor: Ashley BennettYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, monster, novella, paranormal, smut
85. Muscles & MonstersAuthor: Ashley BennettYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, fantasy, monster, novella, paranormal, smut
86. Neon GodsAuthor: Katee RobertYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Greek mythology, adult, dark, fantasy, mythology, retellings, smut
87. NeroAuthor: S.J. TillyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, mafia, smut
88. NightfallAuthor: Penelope DouglasYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, second chance, smut
89. Now Open Your EyesAuthor: Nicole FiorinaYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, emotional, mental health, new adult, smut
90. Now You're MineAuthor: Morgan BridgesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mystery, smut
91. NyxAuthor: Serena AkeroydYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, erotica, smut
92. Offside HeartsAuthor: Nikki LawsonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, hockey, smut, sports, workplace
93. Own MeAuthor: K.A. TuckerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, erotica, smut
94. PageantAuthor: Lilith VincentYear published: 2022Genre and themes: abuse, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia, smut, why choose
95. Pen PalAuthor: J.T. GeissingerYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, mystery, paranormal, smut, suspense, thriller
96. PraiseAuthor: Sara CateYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, erotica, forbidden romance, smut, workplace
97. Pucking AroundAuthor: Emily RathYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, hockey, smut, sports, why choose
98. PurityAuthor: Skyler MasonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, friends to lovers, new adult, smut, sports
99. Queen Takes RoseAuthor: Katee RobertYear published: 2020Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, dark, erotica, fantasy, lesbian, queer, retellings, smut
100. Reckless HeirAuthor: Jenika SnowYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, erotica, mafia, marriage of convenience, smut
101. Relentless DevilAuthor: Kylie KentYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, he falls first, mafia, smut
102. ReverieAuthor: Shain RoseYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, smut, workplace
103. Rook & RebelAuthor: Kate CrewYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, found family, smut
104. Rook & RebelAuthor: Kate CrewYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, found family, smut
105. Royal SavageAuthor: Victoria AshleyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, erotica, new adult, smut
106. SabotageAuthor: Shantel TessierYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, erotica, smut
107. Salt KissAuthor: Sierra SimoneYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, LGBT, adult, contemporary, dark, m m romance, smut
108. SickoAuthor: Amo JonesYear published: 2020Genre and themes: BDSM, abuse, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut, suspense
109. Skin of the NightAuthor: Claire D. BennettYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut, workplace
110. Soul of a WitchAuthor: Harley LarouxYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dark, demons, fantasy, horror, paranormal, smut, witches
111. SovereignAuthor: Raya Morris EdwardsYear published: 2024Genre and themes: BDSM, Westerns, adult, contemporary, cowboy, dark, forced proximity, smut
112. Stalked by the KrakenAuthor: Lillian LarkYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, erotica, fantasy, magic, monster, paranormal, romantasy, smut
113. Start a WarAuthor: Elle ThorpeYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, smut, suspense, why choose
114. Tease Me OnceAuthor: W. WintersYear published: 2021Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, crime, dark, erotica, mafia, smut
115. Tell Me You Want MeAuthor: Willow WintersYear published: 2021Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, erotica, smut, workplace
116. TemptAuthor: Melanie HarlowYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, age gap, contemporary, forbidden romance, military, plus size, small town, smut
117. Tempting Little ThiefAuthor: Meagan BrandyYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, mafia, new adult, smut
118. That Sik LuvAuthor: Jescie HallYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, erotica, smut
119. The ArchitectAuthor: Nikki SloaneYear published: 2021Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, erotica, smut, why choose
120. The BeastAuthor: Jenika SnowYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dark, erotica, fantasy, monster, novella, paranormal, retellings, smut
121. The Company of FiendsAuthor: Kathryn MoonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, erotica, fantasy, historical, monster, paranormal, smut, why choose
122. The Dragon's BrideAuthor: Katee RobertYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fantasy, monster, paranormal, romantasy, smut
123. The Fine PrintAuthor: Lauren AsherYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, enemies to lovers, smut, workplace
124. The Four LeafAuthor: Lee JacquotYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, erotica, friends to lovers, holiday, novella, smut
125. The Frat BoyAuthor: Nikki SloaneYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, enemies to lovers, erotica, forced proximity, new adult, smut
126. The Good Girl EffectAuthor: Sara CateYear published: 2025Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, erotica, forbidden romance, forced proximity, smut
127. The InternAuthor: Marni MannYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, smut, workplace
128. The Kings of KearnyAuthor: Navessa AllenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, forced proximity, military, smut
129. The LawyerAuthor: Marni MannYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, celebrity, contemporary, erotica, smut, workplace
130. The NannyAuthor: Lana FergusonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, forced proximity, rom com, smut
131. The Pool BoyAuthor: Nikki SloaneYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, age gap, contemporary, erotica, forbidden romance, smut
132. The Sea Witch: A Little Mermaid RetellingAuthor: Rebecca F. KenneyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, retellings, romantasy, smut
133. The Trouble With LoveAuthor: Kat T. MasenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, forbidden romance, friends to lovers, smut
134. Theirs for the HolidaysAuthor: Eva AshwoodYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, christmas, contemporary, fake dating, forced proximity, holiday, second chance, smut, why choose
135. There Are No SaintsAuthor: Sophie LarkYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, serial killer, smut, thriller
136. Three Swedish Mountain MenAuthor: Lily GoldYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, smut, why choose
137. TurmoilAuthor: J.L. WeilYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, high school, new adult, smut
138. Tutoring the DelinquentAuthor: Jessa KaneYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, erotica, new adult, novella, smut, sports
139. Twisted DevotionAuthor: Poppy St. JohnYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, mafia, smut
140. Twisted GameAuthor: Eva AshwoodYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, smut, why choose
141. Twisted HateAuthor: Ana HuangYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut
142. Twisted LiesAuthor: Ana HuangYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, billionaire, contemporary, dark, fake dating, forced proximity, smut
143. Twisted LoveAuthor: Ana HuangYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, new adult, smut
144. Twisted Series 4 Books CollectionAuthor: Ana HuangYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, smut
145. UnfurlAuthor: Elodie HartYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, adult, contemporary, dark, erotica, smut
146. UnhingedAuthor: Vera ValentineYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, erotica, fantasy, novella, paranormal, smut
147. Untamed VixenAuthor: Luna PierceYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, mafia, second chance, smut, why choose
148. VaultAuthor: Tate JamesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, dark, new adult, novella, smut, why choose
149. Venomous KissAuthor: T.L. SmithYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, crime, dark, forbidden romance, smut
150. Vicious QueenAuthor: Jillian FrostYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, crime, dark, enemies to lovers, fantasy, m m romance, mafia, smut, why choose
151. ViperAuthor: Naomi LucasYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, aliens, erotica, fantasy, monster, paranormal, science fiction, smut
152. You're NextAuthor: Tate JamesYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, college, contemporary, dark, enemies to lovers, smut, suspense, why choose

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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 smut romance comp title that fits my book?

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