Sun Tower Series by Noor Sasha

Alina Azlan has two missions in start her daycare centre and have a happily ever after. But when an unexpected seizure sends her first-ever boyfriend running for the hills, Alina wonders if her epilepsy has destined her for a lifetime of spinsterhood. As a hopeless romantic, though, she agrees to a blind date set up by her baba, only to exchange unpleasantries with an arrogant yet devilishly handsome hotelier who is anything but Flynn Rider-esque... moreAlina Azlan has two missions in start her daycare centre and have a happily ever after. But when an unexpected seizure sends her first-ever boyfriend running for the hills, Alina wonders if her epilepsy has destined her for a lifetime of spinsterhood. As a hopeless romantic, though, she agrees to a blind date set up by her baba, only to exchange unpleasantries with an arrogant yet devilishly handsome hotelier who is anything but Flynn Rider-esque. Azeer Khan has two goals for the provide his adopted daughter, Zoha, with a comfortable life and maintain his freedom despite familial pressures. However, fate intervenes in the form of a blind date with none other than Alina Azlan, his childhood tormentor. And things only get worse when Alina tampers with his little sister's wedding cake, and the two end up covered in a Pakistani buffet. Their punishment? An arranged marriage that, miraculously, offers mutual benefits. Alina can pursue her dream of opening her daycare in the prestigious Sun Tower hotel while sharing a bed with someone who sets alarms for her medication. Meanwhile, Azeer can give Zoha the mother she’s been wishing for— not that it would hurt to wake up to Alina’s dimples every morning, either. With unwanted butterflies fluttering around them, Alina and Azeer are left wondering if their sour beginning could eventually lead to a sweet ending or if it will leave them with a case of lemony heartburn. less

In the glittering world of high fashion and Hollywood, Nyla Ghilzai's world spun into a nightmare when she was left standing alone at the altar, her humiliation broadcasted to the world. Her escape plan? A quiet retreat to her cousin's Rhode Island cottage, along with a vow to turn her back on the glitz and glamour forever... moreIn the glittering world of high fashion and Hollywood, Nyla Ghilzai's world spun into a nightmare when she was left standing alone at the altar, her humiliation broadcasted to the world. Her escape plan? A quiet retreat to her cousin's Rhode Island cottage, along with a vow to turn her back on the glitz and glamour forever. But just when she thought she'd left it all behind, a familiar flame in the form of her father’s ex-bodyguard appears at her doorstep with a bold three months of a fake relationship in exchange for protecting her identity. In the quiet corner of suds and steam at a Korean BBQ restaurant, Shahzad Arain's world takes an unexpected turn. He faces a sudden crisis when Miriam, his best friend's younger sister, gains admission to NYU without a place of her own. Faced with her overprotective brother's hesitation to allow Miriam to move in with just him, Shahzad conjures a bold he'll rekindle a fake relationship with a woman from his past, persuading his best friend to let his sister crash at his apartment. The catch? The leading lady he hires is none other than Nyla Ghilzai. As they act their way through a tangled reel of emotions, digging up buried feelings and making the most of their borrowed time together, Nyla and Shahzad soon understand that in the game of love, it's not about faking it till you make it—it's about finding the real thing. less

In the glittering world of high fashion and Hollywood, Nyla Ghilzai's world spun into a nightmare when she was left standing alone at the altar, her humiliation broadcasted to the world. Her escape plan? A quiet retreat to her cousin's Rhode Island cottage, along with a vow to turn her back on the glitz and glamour forever... moreIn the glittering world of high fashion and Hollywood, Nyla Ghilzai's world spun into a nightmare when she was left standing alone at the altar, her humiliation broadcasted to the world. Her escape plan? A quiet retreat to her cousin's Rhode Island cottage, along with a vow to turn her back on the glitz and glamour forever. But just when she thought she'd left it all behind, a familiar flame in the form of her father’s ex-bodyguard appears at her doorstep with a bold proposition: three months of a fake relationship in exchange for protecting her identity. In the quiet corner of suds and steam at a Korean BBQ restaurant, Shahzad Arain's world takes an unexpected turn. He faces a sudden crisis when Maira, his best friend's younger sister, gets a marketing internship in NYC without a place of her own. Faced with her overprotective brother's hesitation to allow Maira to move in with just him, Shahzad conjures a bold scheme: he'll rekindle a fake relationship with a woman from his past, persuading his best friend to let his sister crash at his apartment. The catch? The leading lady he hires is none other than Nyla Ghilzai. As they act their way through a tangled reel of emotions, digging up buried feelings and making the most of their borrowed time together, Nyla and Shahzad soon understand that in the game of love, it's not about faking it till you make it—it's about finding the real thing. less

Once, Zinneerah Arain was that girl. With a voice of a blues legend, and a persona of an ‘80s rockstar, she was the heartbeat of every party. Now, she’s Zinneerah Shaan—silenced by vocal cord paralysis after an abusive relationship, bound in a marriage she thinks she doesn’t deserve, and with her confidence buried somewhere alongside the guitar she swore she’d never play again... moreOnce, Zinneerah Arain was that girl. With a voice of a blues legend, and a persona of an ‘80s rockstar, she was the heartbeat of every party. Now, she’s Zinneerah Shaan—silenced by vocal cord paralysis after an abusive relationship, bound in a marriage she thinks she doesn’t deserve, and with her confidence buried somewhere alongside the guitar she swore she’d never play again. Outside, he’s Professor Raees, the aloof media journalism lecturer known for being annoyingly good (looking) at his job. But at home, he’s a golden retriever in human form—an overly optimistic chatter-bug, armed with a sweet tooth that’s borderline absurd thanks to his wife’s baking. Yet underneath his charms are scars from a cruel childhood. Oh, and a truth he can’t he’s been in love with Zinneerah for years. And figuring out how to be her husband is a battle he’s willing to win. Together, they’re like a half-written song—clunky lyrics, a little offbeat, and stuck in a slow tempo. But if they can stop letting the past play lead guitar, they’ll figure out how to create something new for themselves. Sure, it might not be perfect, but the best songs never are. less

Once, Zinneerah Arain was that girl. With a voice of a blues legend, and a persona of an ‘80s rockstar, she was the heartbeat of every party. Now, she’s Zinneerah Shaan—silenced by vocal cord paralysis after an abusive relationship, bound in a marriage she thinks she doesn’t deserve, and with her confidence buried somewhere alongside the guitar she swore she’d never play again... moreOnce, Zinneerah Arain was that girl. With a voice of a blues legend, and a persona of an ‘80s rockstar, she was the heartbeat of every party. Now, she’s Zinneerah Shaan—silenced by vocal cord paralysis after an abusive relationship, bound in a marriage she thinks she doesn’t deserve, and with her confidence buried somewhere alongside the guitar she swore she’d never play again. Outside, he’s Professor Raees, the aloof media journalism lecturer known for being annoyingly good (looking) at his job. But at home, he’s a golden retriever in human form—an overly optimistic chatter-bug, armed with a sweet tooth that’s borderline absurd thanks to his wife’s baking. Yet underneath his charms are scars from a cruel childhood. Oh, and a truth he can’t ignore: he’s been in love with Zinneerah for years. And figuring out how to be her husband is a battle he’s willing to win. Together, they’re like a half-written song—clunky lyrics, a little offbeat, and stuck in a slow tempo. But if they can stop letting the past play lead guitar, they’ll figure out how to create something new for themselves. Sure, it might not be perfect, but the best songs never are. less