The MisArrangement of Sana Saeed, Noreen Mughees
The MisArrangement of Sana Saeed, Noreen Mughees
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The Mis-Arrangement of Sana Saeed

Author: Noreen Mughees

Narrator: Deepa Samuel, Shawn K. Jain

Unabridged: 9 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/10/2023


Synopsis

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.

About Noreen Mughees

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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nidhi on October 13, 2023

: What are some of the cultural traditions that you have that are often subjects of controversy or debate? I am not usually lover of the romance genre until and unless the novels are based in familiar settings that I can relate to. South Asian author Noreen Mughees gives her readers an insight into......more

Goodreads review by Sahar Jennah on July 02, 2023

Thank you NetGalley for an arc! This was such a fun read! I love the Muslim representation and a childhood friends to lovers trope! Sana and Daniels banter and chemistry was so good! The second chance romance aspect had me on the edge of my seat rooting for them. The family drama and societal and re......more

Goodreads review by Ayushi (bookwormbullet) on February 27, 2023

Thank you so much to Alcove Press for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review! Phew! This book was a whirlwind! The Mis-Arrangement of Sana Saeed feels like it's just out of a Bollywood movie or Indian soap opera. The dramatic family feuds, immigrant parent x eldest daughter dynamic......more

Goodreads review by Alisha on February 25, 2023

Noreen is such a beautiful writer. The storytelling is as captivating as Sonali Dev, but is completely unique and refreshing. I was invested in every character, and as a reader who’s not so emotional, I found myself tearing up at various points in the book. Noreen makes you feel every emotion that’s......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on October 11, 2023

An incredibly moving and heartfelt debut about a 33 year old hijabi Sana who is torn between being a good Desi daughter and trying to find that elusive ishq (true love). Sure true love isn't in the cards for her, Sana agrees to enter an arranged marriage in order to become guardian of her autistic y......more