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Reviews emphasize page-turning tension, sharp twist mechanics, and danger that extends beyond small wedding mishaps into sabotage and murder. Character chemistry between Nura and Azar supports a romystery tone that mixes cultural details, family expectations, and heartfelt resolution. The Wedding Week material highlights the same authorial strengths: high-society wedding settings, buried secrets, fractured loyalties, and thrilling momentum from start to finish.","PRAISE FOR  \nTHE MATCHMAKER  \n“This mystery-romance combo will spice up even the grayest of spring days.”  \n—Marie Claire“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.”  \n—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution  \n“The Matchmaker is the perfect blend of romance and thrill.”  \n—Popsugar  \n“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.”  \n—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.”  \n—Shelf Awareness (starred)  \n“This hybrid romance/mystery takes the South Asian tradition of arranged marriage and works it into a story that delights with its shimmering fluidity, memorable characters, heart-stopping twists, and a happily-ever-after that warms the heart while bringing the narrative to a delectably satisfying close. A warm, winning debut with intelligence and storytelling panache to spare.”  \n—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.”  \n—Library Journal  \n“Saeed delivers brisk prose and generates sweet chemistry between Nura and Azar.”  \n—Publishers Weekly“An intriguing mystery and a heartfelt romance all in one, The Matchmaker is fresh, original, and utterly charming. You’ll love this sparkling gem of abook.”  \n—LIANE MORIARTY, \\#1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Little Lies  \n“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.”  \n—AMY TINTERA, New York Times bestselling author of Listen for the Lie  \n“The Matchmaker combines a page-turning thriller with a sweet romance filled with palpable yearning, adds a dramatic family saga spanning generations, then plunks it into a Crazy Rich Asians-esque world of weddings and matchmaking. I loved absolutely everything about it!”  \n—MIA P. MANANSALA, author of the multi-award-winning Arsenic and Adobo  \n“A stunning blend of enchanting cultural traditions, sumptuous weddings, kidnap, and murder. The Matchmaker kept me enthralled and guessing until the very end. Don’t miss this gem!”  \n—LIV CONSTANTINE, New York Times bestselling author of The Next Mrs. Parrish“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. I adored every page, and so will you.”  \n—ROSE CARLYLE, internationally bestselling author of The Girl in the Mirror and No One Will Know  \n“The Matchmaker is a mystery crackling with tension, both romantic and thrilling. I was swept away by the will-they-won’t-they chemistry and the cat-and-mouse mystery, all set amidst a gorgeous backdrop of lavish weddings. This page-turner pairs up the perfect match of romance and suspense.”  \n—JULIA SEALES, bestselling author of A Most Agreeable Murder  \n“I loved every word of this novel. Dazzling. I wish I could write like that.”  \n—A. J. FINN, \\#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window  \nADVANCE PRAISE FOR  \nTHE WEDDING WEEK  \n“Saeed’s portrayal of big, ethnic families is so accurate it is both affirming and triggering. I was equal parts entertained and horrified (but in a really good way). My flabber is gasted.”  \n—JESSE Q. 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