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

Choosing the right comp titles for your dragons romance’s query letter can make or break your changes of being published.

If you’re wondering what the purpose of a comp title is, it’s to allow agents and publishing house editors to quickly gauge the genre and market potential of your book.

I regularly update this list of dragons romance comp titles to make sure you’re always working with relevant books.

No matter if you’re writing a sweet, slow-burn dragons 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 Dawn of OnyxAuthor: Kate GoldenYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
2. A Day of Fallen NightAuthor: Samantha ShannonYear published: 2023Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, dragons, fantasy, high fantasy, lesbian, queer
3. A Forgery of FateAuthor: Elizabeth LimYear published: 2025Genre and themes: dragons, fantasy, mythology, retellings, romantasy, young adult
4. A Language of DragonsAuthor: S.F. WilliamsonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: dark academia, dragons, fantasy, historical, romantasy, young adult
5. A Promise of PeridotAuthor: Kate GoldenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
6. A Queen of Thieves & ChaosAuthor: K.A. TuckerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, vampires
7. A Queen of Thieves & ChaosAuthor: K.A. TuckerYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, vampires
8. A Ruin of RosesAuthor: K.F. BreeneYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, dark, dragons, enemies to lovers, fantasy, paranormal, retellings, romantasy, shapeshifters
9. Among the Burning FlowersAuthor: Samantha ShannonYear published: 2025Genre and themes: LGBT, adult, dragons, fantasy, high fantasy, lesbian, queer
10. Caged in ShadowAuthor: Jasmine WaltYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, shapeshifters
11. DragonfruitAuthor: Makiia LucierYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adventure, dragons, fantasy, mythology, retellings, young adult
12. Fear the FlamesAuthor: Olivia Rose DarlingYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dragons, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, romantasy
13. Forged by MagicAuthor: Jenna WolfhartYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, romantasy
14. Fourth WingAuthor: Rebecca YarrosYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, book club, dragons, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, romantasy
15. GoldfinchAuthor: Raven KennedyYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
16. Heavenly BodiesAuthor: Imani ErriuYear published: 2022Genre and themes: dragons, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, romantasy, young adult
17. Her Vicious Beasts: The BeginningAuthor: E.P. BaliYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fantasy, novella, paranormal, romantasy, shapeshifters, why choose
18. HollowAuthor: Caroline PeckhamYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dark, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
19. I Married a DragonAuthor: Regine AbelYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, aliens, dragons, fantasy, monster, paranormal, science fiction
20. I'm Afraid You've Got DragonsAuthor: Peter S. BeagleYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, adventure, cozy, cozy fantasy, dragons, fantasy, humor
21. Iron FlameAuthor: Rebecca YarrosYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fantasy, magic, new adult, romantasy
22. Kiss of SmokeAuthor: Amy PennzaYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fantasy, m m romance, paranormal, romantasy, shapeshifters, why choose
23. Live and Let LionelAuthor: Caroline PeckhamYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark, dragons, fae, fantasy, new adult, romantasy, vampires
24. Of Jade and DragonsAuthor: Amber ChenYear published: 2024Genre and themes: Asian literature, dragons, fantasy, mythology, romantasy, young adult
25. On Wings of BloodAuthor: Briar BoleynYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark academia, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, paranormal, romantasy, vampires
26. Onyx StormAuthor: Rebecca YarrosYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, book club, dragons, fantasy, magic, romantasy
27. Our Vicious OathsAuthor: N.E. DavenportYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dark, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, romantasy
28. Promised in FireAuthor: Jasmine WaltYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, slow burn
29. Realm of Wind and VinesAuthor: Marion BlackwoodYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
30. Shadow HeartAuthor: Morgan B. LeeYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, shapeshifters, why choose
31. Six Crimson CranesAuthor: Elizabeth LimYear published: 2021Genre and themes: dragons, fantasy, magic, mythology, retellings, young adult
32. Song of Silver, Flame Like NightAuthor: Amélie Wen ZhaoYear published: 2023Genre and themes: dragons, fantasy, high fantasy, magic, mythology, young adult
33. Spark of the EverflameAuthor: Penn ColeYear published: 2023Genre and themes: adult, dragons, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, romantasy, slow burn
34. That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a DemonAuthor: Kimberly LemmingYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, cozy fantasy, dragons, fantasy, paranormal, romantasy
35. The Baby Dragon CaféAuthor: Aamna QureshiYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, cozy, cozy fantasy, dragons, fantasy, romantasy
36. The BecomingAuthor: Nora RobertsYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, witches
37. The Bond That BurnsAuthor: Briar BoleynYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark academia, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy, vampires
38. The ChoiceAuthor: Nora RobertsYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, urban fantasy
39. The Death KingAuthor: Penelope BarsettiYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dark, dragons, enemies to lovers, fantasy, paranormal, romantasy
40. The Dragon's BrideAuthor: Katee RobertYear published: 2022Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fantasy, monster, paranormal, romantasy, smut
41. The Forsaken KingAuthor: Penelope BarsettiYear published: 2021Genre and themes: adult, dark, dragons, enemies to lovers, fantasy, paranormal, romantasy
42. The Girl Who Fell Beneath the SeaAuthor: Axie OhYear published: 2022Genre and themes: dragons, fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings, young adult
43. The Night Ends with FireAuthor: K.X. SongYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fantasy, historical, mythology, retellings, romantasy
44. Throne of Ice and BloodAuthor: Marion BlackwoodYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dragons, enemies to lovers, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
45. Throne of SecretsAuthor: Kerri ManiscalcoYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dragons, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, romantasy
46. Twilight of EmbersAuthor: Tessa HaleYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, college, dragons, fantasy, magic, paranormal, romantasy, shapeshifters, why choose
47. When the Moon HatchedAuthor: Sarah A. ParkerYear published: 2024Genre and themes: adult, dragons, fae, fantasy, magic, romantasy
48. Wrath of the DragonsAuthor: Olivia Rose DarlingYear published: 2025Genre and themes: adult, dragons, enemies to lovers, fantasy, magic, romantasy

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 dragons romance comp title that fits my book?

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