The Matchmaker

Praise

“This mystery-romance combo will spice up even the grayest of spring days. Less of a mystery, of course, is how such an exhilarating mission is likely to turn any friends into quite a bit more.”—Marie Claire

“The Matchmaker is the perfect blend of romance and thrill.”—Popsugar

“This romantic thriller reminds us how dangerous falling in love can be, and how fraught weddings get—not just the worry about a dress mishap or seating chart snafu, but actual sabotage and murder. . . . a fun romp.”—Paste

“A fast-paced and entertaining read . . . The Matchmaker is a smart, compelling mystery that sparkles with tension—and engagement rings. . . . Romantic suspense at its best.”—Shelf Awareness, starred review

“Part cozy mystery, part romance, [The Matchmaker] shares a little in common with reality TV shows like The Bachelor and Say Yes to the Dress in mining the entertainment value found in looking for love and planning lavish weddings. But it’s the mystery that really fuels this narrative.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“A page-turning thriller with a sweet romance and a dramatic family saga, plunked into a Crazy Rich Asians–esque world of weddings and matchmaking . . . I loved everything about it!”—Mia P. Manansala, author of Arsenic and Adobo

“Aisha Saeed expertly blends romance and mystery in this fun, fresh story that is sure to keep readers turning the pages. Smart, twisty and full of heart—you won’t want to miss The Matchmaker!”—Amy Tintera, New York Times bestselling author of Listen for the Lie

“Dazzling . . . I loved every word of this novel. I wish I could write like that.”—A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

“This page-turner pairs up the perfect match of romance and suspense.”—Julia Seales, bestselling author of A Most Agreeable Murder

“The Matchmaker is a magical mix of romance, family saga, detective story, and teeth-chattering suspense. I was swept into the dreamworld of the super-wealthy—a world of beautiful brides, fabulous feasts, shimmering saris . . . and murder.”—Rose Carlyle, internationally bestselling author of The Girl in the Mirror

“The Matchmaker kept me enthralled and guessing until the very end. Don’t miss this gem!”—Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author of The Next Mrs. Parrish

“A warm, winning debut with intelligence and storytelling panache to spare.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Saeed’s debut adult novel is a romystery, an engaging blend of thrilling action, love of all kinds, and a touch of sweetness. . . . An engaging, quick read, Saeed’s mystery-romance hybrid will be popular at public libraries.”—Library Journal

“Saeed, celebrated for her juvenile novels, offers a satisfying thriller debut here that’s centered on Nura’s good-hearted tenacity, romantic tension . . . and enlightening immersion in Desi culture.”—Booklist