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

When you’re querying a workplace romance, choosing the choosing the right comp titles can make or break your chances 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 workplace romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn workplace 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. A Deal with the DevilAuthor: Elizabeth O'RoarkYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Slow burn, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
2. Bad for BusinessAuthor: Kat SingletonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Billionaire, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Second chance, Slow burn, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
3. BeautyAuthor: Brittanee NicoleYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Found family, Hockey, Second chance, Workplace, adult, romance, series counter, sports
4. Beneath the WreckageAuthor: Catherine CowlesYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Small town, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, suspense
5. Billion Dollar BeastAuthor: Olivia HayleYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Billionaire, Enemies to lovers, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
6. Boss’s Secret BabyAuthor: Crystal MonroeYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Friends to lovers, Second chance, Surprise pregnancy, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
7. Bossy MogulAuthor: Scarlett AveryYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Billionaire, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, smut
8. Craving DangerAuthor: Michelle HeardYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Dark, Enemies to lovers, Mafia, Workplace, adult, contemporary, crime, romance, series counter
9. Doctor MistakeAuthor: J. SamanYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Billionaire, Doctors, Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
10. Don't Let Me DownAuthor: Kelsie RaeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Hockey, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
11. DownpourAuthor: Maggie C. GatesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cowboy, Forced proximity, Found family, Small town, Westerns, Workplace, adult, contemporary, disability, romance, series counter
12. Dust StormAuthor: Maggie C. GatesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cowboy, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Found family, Small town, Westerns, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
13. FightAuthor: Sloane St. JamesYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Firefighters, Forced proximity, Small town, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance
14. Finding YouAuthor: Lena HendrixYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Military, Small town, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
15. Fire LineAuthor: Maggie C. GatesYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cowboy, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Found family, He falls first, Small town, Westerns, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
16. Give Me ButterfliesAuthor: Jillian MeadowsYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Found family, Friends to lovers, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
17. Hat TrickAuthor: Chelsea CurtoYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Found family, Friends to lovers, Hockey, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, sports
18. Hating the BossAuthor: Kristen GranataYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Workplace, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter, smut
19. Ice Cold BossAuthor: Olivia HayleYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Billionaire, Enemies to lovers, Fake dating, Slow burn, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
20. Love InterestAuthor: Clare GilmoreYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Workplace, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
21. Love on the BrainAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Workplace, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
22. LuxeAuthor: Daisy AllenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Billionaire, Dark, Enemies to lovers, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, smut
23. 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
24. Not Another Love SongAuthor: Julie SotoYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Music, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
25. Not in LoveAuthor: Ali HazelwoodYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Workplace, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
26. Not That Kind of GuyAuthor: Andie J. ChristopherYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Fake dating, Workplace, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
27. Offside HeartsAuthor: Nikki LawsonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Hockey, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, smut, sports
28. OverruledAuthor: Lana FergusonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Workplace, adult, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
29. Perfect FitAuthor: Clare GilmoreYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Second chance, Workplace, adult, chick lit, contemporary, rom com, romance, series counter
30. Play AlongAuthor: Liz TomfordeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Fake dating, Forced proximity, Found family, Marriage of convenience, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, sports
31. Plus Size PlayerAuthor: Danielle AllenYear published: 2025Genre and themes: African American, Forced proximity, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
32. PraiseAuthor: Sara CateYear published: 2022Genre and themes: BDSM, Dark, Forbidden romance, Workplace, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
33. Revenge EraAuthor: Brittanee NicoleYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Celebrity, Forbidden romance, Workplace, adult, contemporary, novella, romance, series counter, sports
34. ReverieAuthor: Shain RoseYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Billionaire, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, smut
35. Skin of the NightAuthor: Claire D. BennettYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Workplace, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter, smut
36. Tell Me You Want MeAuthor: Willow WintersYear published: 2021Genre and themes: BDSM, Enemies to lovers, Workplace, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
37. Terms and ConditionsAuthor: Lauren AsherYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Billionaire, Fake dating, Forced proximity, Marriage of convenience, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance
38. The BonusAuthor: T.L. SwanYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Billionaire, Enemies to lovers, Second chance, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
39. The Fine PrintAuthor: Lauren AsherYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Billionaire, Enemies to lovers, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, smut
40. The InternAuthor: Marni MannYear published: 2022Genre and themes: Billionaire, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, smut
41. The InvitationAuthor: Vi KeelandYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Slow burn, Workplace, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter
42. The LawyerAuthor: Marni MannYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Billionaire, Celebrity, Workplace, adult, contemporary, erotica, romance, series counter, smut
43. The RivalsAuthor: Vi KeelandYear published: 2020Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Workplace, adult, contemporary, new adult, romance, series counter
44. The Romance LineAuthor: Lauren BlakelyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Enemies to lovers, Hockey, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter, sports
45. The Summer I Saved YouAuthor: Elizabeth O'RoarkYear published: 2023Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Friends to lovers, Second chance, Small town, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
46. Training the HeartAuthor: Paisley HopeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Cowboy, Forced proximity, Small town, Westerns, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance
47. TroubleAuthor: Tia LouiseYear published: 2021Genre and themes: Billionaire, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter
48. 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
49. When You BlushAuthor: Kristen ProbyYear published: 2025Genre and themes: Forced proximity, Found family, He falls first, Small town, Surprise pregnancy, Workplace, adult, contemporary, romance, series counter

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 workplace romance comp title that fits my book?

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