Hi there…
Congratulations on being (rightfully) recognised as Scotland’s Indie Bookshop of 2026, and on building the UK’s first dedicated romance bookshop. I read your indie author stocking policy and wanted to flag a title I think genuinely fits what you do.
‘Lisa Doyle is Absolutely Fine’ by Mo Fanning is available on Gardners. ISBN: 9781068394713. Published by Spring Street Books, 2026.
It’s a British fake-engagement romcom for readers of Beth O’Leary, Mhairi McFarlane, and Marian Keyes. Lisa is thirty-something, single, and tired of everyone asking when she’s settling down… and so she drunkenly announces her engagement on Instagram. To Brian. Who happens to be her boss. Who happens to be married. Funny, warm, set in Manchester, and very much about the tiny white lies we tell to keep up appearances, and what happens when we start believing them.
A few things that might matter for your readers:
- LGBTQ+-friendly throughout, with coverage lined up in QX Magazine
- Mo is appearing at Queer the Shelves (Nottingham, June) and the Hertford Literary Festival (July)
- Trade coverage in The Bookseller, plus blog tours and paid ad support around launch
I’ve attached the press release with the full details. No pressure either way – just wanted to make sure it was on your radar. Happy to send a review copy if that would help you decide.
Thanks for what you do for indie authors and for romance.
Best,
Adrian Bedford