The Mis-Arrangement of Sana Saeed

by Noreen Mughees Narrated by Shawn K. Jain, Deepa Samuel

Overview

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.

Editorial Reviews

FEBRUARY 2024 - AudioFile

Shawn K. Jain and Deepa Samuel are dual narrators of this rom-com with a woman in a hijab at the center. They trade between them the chapters that make up this humorous, charming contemporary novel of manners. Sana Saeed must find a suitor that pleases her mother or lose the chance to be her younger autistic brother's guardian. With the seemingly hopeless search losing steam, she bumps into a childhood friend, Daniel Malik. Jain and Samuel reflect the wonderful contrasts between Sana's startled, energetic personality and Daniel's more reserved behavior. Samuel makes the most of Sana's humorous observations, while Jain plays up Daniel's thoughtful side. This is a fun listening experience. Fans of Jane Austen will appreciate the familiar plot filled with new customs. M.R. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940159519924
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	10/10/2023
Edition description:	Unabridged

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