The Mis-Arrangement of Sana Saeed

Perfect for fans of Sonali Dev and Uzma Jalaluddin, Noreen Mughees's immersive debut novel reunites star-crossed childhood sweethearts against all odds, only for their second chance to clash with their parents' strict beliefs.

Thirty-three-year-old hijabi Sana Saeed has put away her childhood dream of ishq--an all-consuming, sweeping love. The arranged dates she's agreed to have failed time after time, and she has responsibilities to consider--namely her sweet, autistic younger brother, Zia. Sana and Zia are a package deal, and she wouldn't have it any other way. But their traditional mother won't allow Sana to be named as his future guardian . . . unless she's married.

When Daniel Malik walks into Sana's office at the Department of Environmental Conservation, she's astonished--their childhood friendship has been a cherished memory ever since a feud between their families put an end to it eighteen years ago. But there's no chance of them becoming close again; Daniel may be as hot as a Bollywood heartthrob, but not only is he Sana's new boss, her mother would disown her if she ever brought him home.

With the clock ticking, Sana agrees to a marriage arranged by her family. She's seen plenty of arranged marriages grow into love; maybe that will happen for her too. But when a high-stakes case at work forces Sana and Daniel to team up, they find themselves less able--and willing--to play their parts of "good desi children."

Now Sana must make a choice: family and security, or the one man who claimed her heart long ago.

Author: Noreen Mughees
Publisher: Alcove Press
Published: 10/10/2023
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781639105113


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/14/2023
Library Journal 09/01/2023 pg. 78

About the Author
Noreen Mughees is a South Asian Muslim writer who lives in New Jersey. She works as a public servant and when she's not chasing a new plot, she loves to cook for her family and friends.