Independent Bookshop Week runs 13–20 June 2026, directly overlapping the book’s 18 June publication date. This is a strong, low-cost opportunity to ask indie booksellers for staff-pick placement, launch-day handouts, and short event tie-ins around a relatable, voice-driven romcom from an independent publisher.
Prioritize Manchester, Birmingham, and North West indies; pitch a concise bookseller note with 1-paragraph sell copy, author angle, and POS/assets if available. Good for preorder visibility and launch-week discoverability.