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

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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!