The Matchmaker

Children’s book author Saeed’s (Amal Unbound) debut adult novel is a romystery, an engaging blend of thrilling action, love of all kinds, and a touch of sweetness. Nura Khan, a third-generation, Atlanta-based matchmaking expert, encounters a series of troubling events at the weddings of clients she’s matched, only to discover that someone isn’t just out to destroy her business—they are out to destroy her. Against this backdrop, Nura is hopelessly in love with her childhood best friend, Azar, whom she can’t be with. She and her team and Azar set out to solve the mystery of the sabotaged weddings, putting her in danger. Saeed’s descriptions are colorful, and the characters are fully formed, drawing readers into the story and making the plot twist at the end all the more satisfying. Short chapters make the book easy to read, while the fast-paced storyline makes it hard to put down.