A society matchmaker realizes she’s in danger when her clients’ weddings are sabotaged in increasingly disturbing ways—an utterly original mystery from New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed. “An intriguing mystery and a heartfelt romance all in one . . . fresh, original, and utterly charming.”—Liane Moriarty, author of Big Little Lies Business has never been better for Nura Khan, a third-generation matchmaker in Atlanta. Her exclusive clientele benefits from her impeccable track record. And while a single thirty-one-year-old matchmaker would normally raise some perfectly threaded eyebrows in the community, Nura’s childhood best friend, Azar, is willing to double as her pretend fiancé at her clients’ weddings—even though Nura’s feelings for him might not be so pretend. But all that glitters isn’t gold. While it’s not uncommon to get the occasional hate mail from rejected prospective clients, Nura is blindsided after a couple’s carefully constructed wedding implodes, the first in a cascading chain of suspicious and increasingly terrifying events. Someone is taking things too far, and with Azar and her matchmaking team by her side, Nura embarks on a dangerous cat-and-mouse game that threatens not only her safety but everything she’s worked so hard to build. “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 Aisha Saeed is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of books for younger readers, including Amal Unbound, Written in the Stars, Yes No Maybe So (co-authored with Becky Albertalli), and Forty Words for Love . The Matchmaker is her debut adult novel. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her family. One • • • The bride beams for the cameras against a backdrop of blood-red roses framing the wedding stage. Her newly minted husband stands by her side in a cream sherwani and matching turban. She’s in a golden lengha, hand-stitched with one thousand and one diamonds that shimmer beneath the lights. One could genuinely mistake them for royalty. She scans the wedding hall. Every detail has been carefully arranged, from the long-stemmed moth orchid centerpieces