Choosing the right travel comp titles for your query letter can make or break your chances of being published.
The purpose of comp titles is for agents and publishing house editors to gauge the genre of your book as well as the tone and market potential of your work.
I regularly update this list of travel romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.
No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn travel romance or something fast and spicy, you’ll find titles below to help you write a killer query letter!
If you’re looking for something a bit more specific, check out my romance comp database.
- A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and TomorrowYear published: 2020Genre and themes: contemporary, realistic fiction, travel, young adult
- Adam & Evie's Matchmaking TourYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, summer, travel
- Adam & Evie's Matchmaking TourYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, summer, travel
- Far and AwayYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, humor, summer, travel
- Float PlanYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, adventure, chick lit, contemporary, summer, travel
- Just Haven't Met You YetYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, travel
- Kisses and CroissantsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: contemporary, summer, summer reads, travel, young adult
- Our Italian SummerYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Italy, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, summer, summer reads, travel
- Our Last Days in BarcelonaYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, book club, historical, travel
- Paris is Always a Good IdeaYear published: 2020Genre and themes: France, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, travel
- Table for OneYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, literary fiction, travel
- The Island VillaYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, chick lit, contemporary, family, summer, summer reads, travel
- The JetsettersYear published: 2020Genre and themes: adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, family, travel
- The Medicine Woman of GalvestonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Westerns, adult, book club, historical, travel
- The Paris ConnectionYear published: 2021Genre and themes: France, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, travel
- The Paris NovelYear published: 2024Genre and themes: France, adult, book club, contemporary, food, historical, travel
- What If I Never Get Over YouYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, contemporary, second chance, travel
- You Are HereYear published: 2024Genre and themes: British literature, adult, book club, contemporary, literary fiction, travel
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 title?
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 travel romance comp title that fits my book?
You can broaden your horizons to also include other subgenres of romance!