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About Cupid's Bow

Cupid's Bow is the bookshop of my heart — born from a decades-long love of romance and a firm belief that everyone is a reader, once they find the right book!

Struggling to find yours? Just ask! The best part of being a bookseller is helping great books find great homes.

Our shelves span historical, paranormal, why choose, seasonal, and more. We value respect, kindness, diversity and — most importantly — fun! The world is full of wonderful people and stories, and we do our best to reflect that here. Come in for a chat; you'll make our day!

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Give the Gift of Reading

Wanting to buy a gift for a loved one but not sure where to start?

We've launched e-gift cards just for this! Available in amounts of £10, £15, £20, and £50 — they never expire and are redeemable in store.

Buy a Gift Card

Staff Picks

Love, Gods and Sinners

Camille Chong

If you've ever wished for the vibes of K-Pop Demon Hunters but older, queer and a little spicy - get ready for Camille Chong's New Adult debut sapphic urban fantasy, Love, Gods and Sinners!

A Vow Made Twice

Emma Denny

Haunted by love. Bound by duty. After inheriting his father’s title, Earl Ash Barden has no choice but to find a wife to ensure the family line. But Ash has pledged himself to another, and making new vows – even with his lover long-since dead – feels like the ultimate betrayal to his memory.

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The Perfect Match

Adiba Jaigirdar

An enemies-to-lovers and angsty queer Bend it like Beckham meets Cross the Line jampacked with quirky side characters who cannot help but intervene to push their uptight managers together.

Catch Up With Us

3 June 2026

Advice From A Bookseller

Yesterday I heard someone say that traditional publishing was boring. I sat there aghast as they explained why. They said that traditional publishing can get boring so they prefer indie books. It sat…

Interior of Cupid's Bow Books showing shelves of romance novels, books displayed on a floral tablecloth, a jade plant, and a handmade fairy quilt hanging on the wall

18 May 2026

Hello From Far Gosford Street

Hello! If you don't know me, my name is Chloe and I am both the owner and the bookseller here at Cupid's Bow! This bookshop has been a real labour of love from its inception in July 2025 to its openin…

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