The Rise of Taylor Swift Lyrics as Romance Novel Titles

There’s a trend I’ve been quietly tracking for the last few years in the romance publishing world: the rise of the Taylor Swift era.

Specifically, Taylor Swift lyrics as romance novel titles.

The genre has used song lyrics as titles for years, mind you; just look at Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochran, Don’t You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlane, Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez, and Cool for the Summer by Dahlia Adler.

But Taylor Swift’s lyrics seem to make for particular good romance titles, like Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban, Cruel Summer by Maisey Yates, Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonham-Young, Look What You Made Me Do by Amy Andrews, and I Did Something Bad by Pyae Moe Thet War.

It makes sense; who else better describes the myriad emotions associated with meet cutes, first kisses, dark moments, and happy endings, and does it in such a catchy, can’t-help-but-hum-along way? Using her lyrics as a book’s title also makes the book instantly more recognizable (and more likely to capture the attention of a Swiftie, who are generally among the lead book buying demographic, natch), which is a boon for book marketing.

So if you’re scratching your head, trying to come up with a title to grab romance readers and describe your book's vibe, and you happen to also be a Taylor Swift fan, you’re in luc, because I’ve picked out 16 Taylor Swift song lyrics perfect for your romance novel’s title.

1. Breakable Heaven

2. Endless February

3. My Next Mistake

4. Good Girl Faith

5. Wild Joy

6. Plastic Summer

7. Suburban Legends

8. He Wanted That Bride

9. Wreck My Plans

10. You Still Do It For Me, Babe

11. So Gorgeous

12. Sensual Politics

13. I Do Bad Things With You

14. Wide-Eyed Gaze

15. Breakfast at Midnight

16. This Is How You Get The Girl

You could even use these song lyrics as jumping off points for your next romance novel idea. Endless February would make a great title for a timewarp/Groundhog Day-style romance. I Do Bad Things With You is perfect for a bad boy/good girl/opposites attract/mafia romance. And Sensual Politics is tailor-made for an erotic political romance.

All the lyrics are so evocative (or perhaps I've just listened to all those songs enough) that I have writing prompts for all of them, so if you're interested in Taylor Swift-inspired romance plot prompts, leave a comment or email me at emily@theromancegenrespecialist.com and let me know!

Until next blog post, happy reading and writing!