Fake dating romance comp titles for your query letter (updated 2026)

When you’re querying a fake dating romance, 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 fake dating romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn fake dating 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.

1. 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
2. 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
3. An Academic AffairAuthor: Jodi McAlisterYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Academia, Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Marriage of convenience, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
4. Better Than the MoviesAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
5. 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
6. Between Desire and DenialAuthor: Shain RoseYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Billionaire, Dark, Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, He falls first, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
7. Blind PassAuthor: Teagan HunterYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Fake dating, Forced proximity, Hockey, Marriage of convenience, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
8. Boyfriend MaterialAuthor: Alexis HallYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Fake dating, LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, romance, series counter
9. Breaking PointAuthor: Mads RaffertyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Fake dating, Forced proximity, Found family, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
10. Cocky ScoreAuthor: Kenna KingYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Forced proximity, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, smut, sports
11. Cold Hearted CasanovaAuthor: L.J. ShenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Dark, Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Forced proximity, Marriage of convenience, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
12. Cover StoryAuthor: Mhairi McFarlaneYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
13. Dating Dr. DilAuthor: Nisha SharmaYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
14. Dream OnAuthor: Jennifer HartmannYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Celebrity, Fake dating, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Second chance, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
15. 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
16. Fake SkatingAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports, young adult
17. Fangs for NothingAuthor: Steffanie HolmesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Fake dating, Vampires, adult, fantasy, mystery, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter
18. First DownAuthor: Grace, ReillyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: College, Fake dating, Football, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
19. Funny StoryAuthor: Emily HenryYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Fake dating, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
20. Heart TrickAuthor: Kristen GranataYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Forced proximity, Hockey, adult, contemporary, novella, romance, series counter, sports
21. Honey & SpiceAuthor: Bolu BabalolaYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Fake dating, adult, book club, chick lit, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter
22. Ice Cold BossAuthor: Olivia HayleYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Billionaire, Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Slow burn, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
23. In a JamAuthor: Kate CanterbaryYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Fake dating, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Marriage of convenience, Second chance, Slow burn, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
24. Iris Kelly Doesn't DateAuthor: Ashley Herring BlakeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer, romance
25. Just Don't FallAuthor: Emma St. ClairYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Hockey, adult, clean, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
26. Just FriendsAuthor: Charity FerrellYear published: 2020Genre and themes: College, Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter, smut
27. Lessons in FakingAuthor: Selina MaeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, new adult, romance, series counter, sports, young adult
28. 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
29. 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
30. Love ArrangedAuthor: Lauren AsherYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Billionaire, Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Second chance, Small town, adult, contemporary, romance
31. Love, Hate & ClickbaitAuthor: Liz BoweryYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, LGBT, adult, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, romance, series counter
32. Love, TheoreticallyAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
33. Lovelight FarmsAuthor: B.K. BorisonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Christmas, Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Holiday, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
34. Meet Cute DiaryAuthor: Emery LeeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, LGBT, contemporary, gay, queer, romance, series counter, transgender, young adult
35. Merry and BrightAuthor: Ali RosenYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Christmas, Fake dating, Holiday, adult, contemporary, novella, romance, series counter, short stories
36. Merry Little KissmasAuthor: Lauren BlakelyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Christmas, Fake dating, Holiday, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
37. Mixed SignalsAuthor: B.K. BorisonYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance
38. My Favorite Fake RomanceAuthor: Elizabeth O'RoarkYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Forced proximity, Road trip, Second chance, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
39. My Vampire Plus-OneAuthor: Jenna LevineYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Fake dating, Vampires, adult, contemporary, fantasy, paranormal, romance, romantasy, series counter
40. Never Fall for Your FiancéeAuthor: Virginia HeathYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, adult, chick lit, historical, regency, romance, series counter
41. No Rings AttachedAuthor: Rachel LaceyYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Fake dating, LGBT, adult, contemporary, lesbian, queer, romance, series counter
42. Not That Kind of GuyAuthor: Andie J. ChristopherYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Fake dating, Workplace, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
43. Offside PlayAuthor: Lyssa LemireYear published: 2024Genre and themes: College, Fake dating, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
44. 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
45. Pitcher PerfectAuthor: Tessa BaileyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
46. Play AlongAuthor: Liz TomfordeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Fake dating, Forced proximity, Found family, Marriage of convenience, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, sports
47. Play It DirtyAuthor: Michelle HerculesYear published: 2023Genre and themes: College, Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
48. PlaybookAuthor: Rebecca JenshakYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Football, Found family, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
49. Practice Makes PerfectAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Small town, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance
50. Pretty Rings & Broken ThingsAuthor: Kat SingletonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Billionaire, Dark, Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Forced proximity, He falls first, Marriage of convenience, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
51. Ride with MeAuthor: Simone SoltaniYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Fake dating, Marriage of convenience, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
52. Rival DarlingAuthor: Alexandra MoodyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Fake dating, High school, Hockey, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports, young adult
53. Ruthless KnightAuthor: Ashley JadeYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Dark, Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, High school, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, sports
54. Say You'll Be MineAuthor: Naina KumarYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, india, rom com, romance, series counter
55. Shattered VowsAuthor: Shain RoseYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Dark, Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Forced proximity, Mafia, Marriage of convenience, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
56. SpiralAuthor: Bal KhabraYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Fake dating, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, sports
57. 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
58. Terms and ConditionsAuthor: Lauren AsherYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Billionaire, Fake dating, Forced proximity, Marriage of convenience, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance
59. The Break-Up PactAuthor: Emma LordYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Summer, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance, series counter
60. The C*ck Down the BlockAuthor: Amy AwardYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Football, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
61. The Cheat SheetAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, sports
62. The Dating PlanAuthor: Sara DesaiYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
63. The Devil You KnowAuthor: Veronica EdenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: College, Fake dating, Friends to lovers, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter, sports
64. The Ex TalkAuthor: Rachel Lynn SolomonYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
65. The Fake OutAuthor: Stephanie ArcherYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Forced proximity, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, sports
66. 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
67. The Feeling of Falling in LoveAuthor: Mason DeaverYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Fake dating, LGBT, contemporary, gay, queer, romance, series counter, transgender, young adult
68. The Flirting GameAuthor: Lauren BlakelyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Fake dating, Hockey, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, sports
69. The Game ChangerAuthor: Lana FergusonYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, Hockey, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
70. The Husband HoaxAuthor: Saxon JamesYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Found family, LGBT, Marriage of convenience, adult, contemporary, gay, m m romance, queer, romance, series counter
71. The Love ConAuthor: Seressia GlassYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
72. The Love HypothesisAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, new adult, rom com, romance, series counter
73. The Love WagerAuthor: Lynn PainterYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
74. The Right MoveAuthor: Liz TomfordeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Basketball, Fake dating, Forced proximity, adult, contemporary, romance, sports
75. The Romantic AgendaAuthor: Claire KannYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Fake dating, LGBT, adult, contemporary, queer, romance, series counter
76. The Soulmate EquationAuthor: Christina LaurenYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
77. The Spanish Love DeceptionAuthor: Elena ArmasYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Slow burn, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
78. The Temporary RoomieAuthor: Sarah AdamsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Forced proximity, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
79. The View Was ExhaustingAuthor: Mikaella ClementsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, Friends to lovers, adult, chick lit, contemporary, romance, series counter
80. The Wrong WifeAuthor: L. SteeleYear published: 2023Genre and themes: BDSM, Billionaire, Dark, Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Forced proximity, Marriage of convenience, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
81. 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
82. Things We Never Got OverAuthor: Lucy ScoreYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Small town, adult, book club, contemporary, romance, series counter
83. 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
84. Twisted LiesAuthor: Ana HuangYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Billionaire, Dark, Fake dating, Forced proximity, adult, contemporary, romance, smut
85. Vengeful LiesAuthor: T.L. SmithYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Billionaire, Dark, Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Forced proximity, Mafia, Marriage of convenience, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
86. Vows We Never MadeAuthor: Nicole SnowYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Billionaire, Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Marriage of convenience, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
87. Weak SideAuthor: S.J. SylvisYear published: 2023Genre and themes: College, Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Forced proximity, Hockey, adult, romance, series counter, sports
88. Well, That Was UnexpectedAuthor: Jesse Q. SutantoYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Fake dating, Humor, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, young adult
89. While We Were DatingAuthor: Jasmine GuilloryYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Fake dating, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance
90. 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 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 fake dating romance comp title that fits my book?

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