108 stories
The Eid Morning | صباح العيد
Twenty years of Eid prayers at the same mosque. Twenty years of watching her across the partition. This year, he finally speaks.
The Hijab Designer | مصممة الحجاب
She designs luxury hijabs for fashion-forward Muslims. He's the investor who wants to fund her dream. Business meetings become something far more personal.
The Islamic Art Dealer | تاجرة الفن الإسلامي
She sells Islamic manuscripts to billionaires. He's the collector who wants more than illuminated pages. Their negotiations become intimate.
The Islamic Finance Director | مديرة التمويل الإسلامي
She runs the Islamic finance division of a major bank. He's the scholar who certifies their products as halal. Their professional disputes become personal.
The Muslimah App | تطبيق المسلمة
She swiped right on a halal dating app. He turned out to be nothing like his profile—older, shyer, more broken. And exactly what she needed.
The Shawarma Stand | محل الشاورما
Late night in London. A drunk woman stumbles into his shawarma stand. He feeds her, walks her home, and starts a love story that tastes like garlic sauce.
Biryani and Betrayal
Farah's catering business is threatened when a rival Pakistani restaurant opens across the street—run by the infuriatingly handsome Samir, who happens to be her late husband's best friend. Their competition turns personal in every way.
Camden Tattoo
Tattoo artist Zara has inked thousands of bodies. But when grieving widower Simon wants a memorial piece, she ends up touching more than skin.
Covent Garden
Opera singer Margareta has performed at Covent Garden for decades. When a new conductor arrives, the sparks between them hit notes she's never sung before.
Deliveroo Dreams
PhD student Naila's late-night takeaway orders come with notes from driver Hassan. Their paper flirtation becomes something beautifully real.
Desi Fashion House
Rubina's Pakistani couture designs are taking London Fashion Week by storm. When handsome investor Asad threatens to fund her rival unless she agrees to a partnership, their business negotiations become deeply personal.
Islington Gallery
Art dealer Victoria represents the most challenging artists in London. When sculptor Marcus needs representation, she discovers his most compelling work is his attention.
Lessons in Love
At 40, Rukhsana finally decides to learn to drive. Her instructor Naveed is patient, handsome, and makes her nervous in ways that have nothing to do with parallel parking.
London Cabbie
After thirty years of The Knowledge, taxi driver Eileen knows every London street. When writer Michael needs research, she takes him on a journey through the city—and herself.
London Underground
Tube driver Sandra sees thousands of faces daily. When one keeps appearing, she realizes London's transport system has delivered something unexpected.
Mehndi Nights
Sana runs the most sought-after mehndi business in East London. When she's hired for billionaire Tariq's sister's wedding, she never expects the groom's brother to be her ex-fiancé—or for old flames to reignite.
Notting Hill Carnival
During the August bank holiday madness, masquerade maker Yvette finds an unexpected connection with a man who sees through the mask.
Portobello Market
Antique dealer Penelope appraises more than furniture when a American collector shows interest in her rarest piece—herself.
Shaadi Crashers
When Zara and Kamran both crash the same Pakistani wedding to avoid their families' rishta pressure, they find each other—and a connection more real than any arranged match.
Studio Hearts
Photographer Sana captures Pakistani weddings for a living. When she's hired for fashion mogul Daniyal's sister's wedding, she captures something unexpected—his attention, and his heart.
The British Beloved
British-born Zara has always struggled between Pakistani expectations and British reality. When she meets Adil—who navigates both worlds effortlessly—she finally finds someone who understands the balance.
The Brixton Beloved
Mixed-heritage Amira has never fit anywhere—too Pakistani for some, too Black for others. When she meets Zain, who understands intersectionality intimately, she finally finds belonging.
The Century of Love
This is the hundredth love story—a tale of Zara and Amir, who meet at a Pakistani British wedding and discover that the best love stories are the ones yet to be written.
The Charity Case
Zakir runs a Muslim charity; Farah is the corporate donor sent to evaluate their impact. Her cold professionalism meets his passionate idealism, and sparks fly.
The Coffee Connection
Barista Nadia makes the same latte for Imran every morning. When he finally asks why she always draws a heart in his foam, their caffeine-fueled attraction percolates into something real.
The Dentist Date
Mariam hates the dentist. But when her new practitioner is the gorgeous Dr. Rehan, she finds herself booking unnecessary appointments just to see him smile.
Desi Destiny
Hira has rejected every rishta for ten years. When her mother arranges one final meeting with Farhan—under threat of disownment—she expects disaster. Instead, she finds everything she'd given up hoping for.
The Desi Divorce
Divorce lawyer Sameera specializes in helping Pakistani women escape bad marriages. When client Rania's ex starts threatening, her handsome bodyguard Khalid becomes more than protection.
The Ending and Beginning
At 50, Parveen thinks her romantic life is over. When she meets Khalid—a widower who reminds her that love has no age limit—she discovers the best stories start late.
The Final Chapter
At her father's funeral, Aliya meets Rashid—her father's best friend's son—for the first time since childhood. Their shared grief becomes something neither expected: a new beginning.
The Final Love
At 55, widower Rashid thinks his heart has been sealed. When he meets Parveen—a widow with the same resignation—they discover that final loves are often the deepest.
Fitness First
Samira joins a women's fitness class to feel better after her divorce. She doesn't expect to fall for the class instructor's brother Rashid, who keeps showing up to 'fix equipment.'
The Forbidden Fiancé
Aliya's engagement was arranged by her family to please his family—two business dynasties merging. She doesn't expect to actually fall for her cold, distant fiancé Omar. But behind closed doors, he's anything but cold.
The Gallery Opening
Artist Noor's first gallery show celebrates Pakistani British identity. Art collector Rashid buys every piece—but what he really wants can't be purchased.
The Great Pretender
To escape family matchmaking, Khadija hires Tariq—a struggling actor—to play her boyfriend at events. His performance is so convincing, she forgets it's supposed to be fake.
The Halal Butcher's Heart
Veterinarian Farah has strong opinions about halal slaughter. When handsome butcher shop owner Yusuf challenges her assumptions, she discovers compassion exists in unexpected places—and so does love.
The Halal Mortician
Safiya works at a Muslim funeral home, preparing bodies with reverence and care. When new hire Yousuf joins, their shared understanding of death leads to an unexpected appreciation for life—and each other.
The Karahi King
Zainab's food truck serves the best karahi in London. When MasterChef winner Hamza comes to challenge her crown, their competition heats up in unexpected ways.
The Kebab Shop King
Priya is a high-flying investment banker who stumbles into Tariq's late-night kebab shop after a terrible date. His food heals her soul; his smile steals her heart.
The Landlord's Lesson
Teaching assistant Maryam can barely afford her flat's rising rent. When her handsome landlord Hamza learns why, he offers an arrangement neither expected to enjoy so much.
Late Night Laundry
Amira does her laundry at 2am to avoid crowds. When she keeps running into Zain—an insomniac with the same idea—their spin cycles align in unexpected ways.
The Lease Agreement
When Imran's building gets new ownership, his new landlady Anisa arrives demanding assessments. Their class tension becomes something much more personal.
The Library Love
Librarian Fatima works late cataloguing Urdu texts. When researcher Kamran starts requesting books just to see her, their quiet exchanges become something worth writing about.
The Monsoon Memory
When heavy rains flood London, Samira is stranded with her handsome neighbor Asad. The storm outside is nothing compared to what awakens inside.
The Night Market
Aliya runs a stall at London's Pakistani night market every weekend. When restaurant scout Farhan keeps coming back for her cooking—and her smile—she wonders if success might look different than she imagined.
The Parking Warden
Yasmin gets a parking ticket and decides to fight it—except the warden who issued it is handsome, reasonable, and keeps running into her everywhere.
The Podcast Partner
Aliya and Daniyal co-host a popular podcast about Pakistani British culture. Their on-air chemistry has listeners convinced they're a couple. They're not—yet.
The Property Proposal
Realtor Samira shows houses to difficult clients, but none as challenging as Omer—a perfectionist bachelor whose impossible standards might just match her own.
The Protest Passion
Activist Zainab has never met anyone as annoyingly righteous as fellow protestor Imran—until she realizes their passionate arguments about tactics hide something deeper.
The Radio Romance
Late-night radio DJ Noor receives a call from a lonely listener every night. When she finally meets the voice behind the phone—handsome insomniac Rashid—the connection goes beyond airwaves.
The Refugee Romance
Immigration lawyer Amira helps refugees navigate the British system. When she meets Yasir—a Pakistani political refugee—she discovers some cases become more than professional.
The Rooftop Revelation
Architect Zara escapes to her building's rooftop to clear her mind. When she finds Imran—a fellow resident—already there with the same idea, they discover that the best views come with company.
The Security Guard
Corporate lawyer Sana works late every night. The only person who sees her is security guard Waqas—who starts leaving her notes that make her smile. And want more.
The Solicitor's Secret
Hina is a high-powered solicitor by day and anonymous agony aunt by night. When her mysterious online correspondent turns out to be Amir, the barrister she's been battling in court, their verbal sparring takes an intimate turn.
The Spice Trader
Ayesha inherits her uncle's spice import business. Handsome competitor Raheem offers to buy her out—but she has other plans for the merger.
The Startup Sweetheart
Zara's tech startup is struggling until angel investor Amir offers funding—with strings attached. As they work together, professional boundaries dissolve into something neither expected.
The Studio Session
Music producer Layla works with British Pakistani artists, blending traditional sounds with modern beats. When rising star Daniyal walks into her studio, their creative chemistry ignites something more.
The Tailor's Touch
Samira's father is the most respected tailor on Brick Lane. When handsome fashion designer Asad commissions traditional pieces for his collection, she steps in to help—and discovers hands-on work has unexpected benefits.
The Taxi Tale
Amina takes the same taxi every Friday night to visit her mother. When driver Imran starts recognizing her route, their weekly conversations become the highlight of both their weeks.
The Tech Support Romance
IT support technician Salma thinks she's seen it all until Adeel—handsome startup founder—calls with the most basic computer problem she's ever encountered. His incompetence is adorable; his persistence is irresistible.
The Translation Affair
Urdu translator Hira works at a high-powered law firm. When new partner Samir needs her for a sensitive case, their late nights become more than professional.
The Tutor Session
Noor hires a tutor to help her pass her accountancy exams. She doesn't expect Bilal—young, brilliant, and entirely too distracting—to teach her lessons that have nothing to do with numbers.
The Uber Driver's Daughter
Investment banker Priya orders the same Uber route daily. When the driver's son Rashid takes over the account to help his aging father, she discovers money can't buy what he offers—genuine connection.
The Uber Encounter
Fatima orders an Uber home from a disastrous date, never expecting the driver to be handsome tech entrepreneur Danish—driving for 'research' on his new app. The ride becomes the journey of a lifetime.
The Wedding DJ
DJ Zara rules Pakistani wedding dance floors across London. When the groom's handsome best friend Amir keeps requesting songs just to talk to her, she finds a rhythm she didn't expect.
London Brick Lane Restaurant
She runs a Somali restaurant on Brick Lane—a thick ebony widow competing with curry houses. When he discovers her hidden gem, he becomes her champion. Some meals are served upstairs.
The Halal Butcher's Daughter
He delivers meat to her father's shop in Whitechapel every Thursday. She counts the inventory. Their fingers brush over lamb chops. By month three, she's sneaking him into the back freezer—and neither of them are cold.
Hooyo's Best Friend
His mother's best friend has been staying with them since her divorce. She's forty-five, lonely, and keeps 'accidentally' walking in on him. The fifth time she doesn't apologize—she closes the door and locks it.
The Uber Driver's Secret
She orders the same Uber every Friday night—a Somali driver who knows her estate in Brixton. He never asks why she's crying. Until one night she asks him to just drive, and they end up in a car park confession that leads somewhere neither expected.
The London Layover
A delayed flight strands him in London. His Somali Airbnb host is a thick divorced mother whose listing mentioned nothing about personal hospitality. But after the kids go to sleep, she shows him what British-Somali women do when they're lonely.
The Somali Café Owner
She's thirty-five, divorced, and owns the best Somali café in Shepherd's Bush. He's the twenty-five-year-old chef she hired to help during Ramadan. Their late-night kitchen sessions turn into something neither expected.
The Football Scout's Secret
He scouts Somali kids for Premier League academies. She's the single mother of his most talented prospect. Their meetings about her son's future become something else—something neither can explain to anyone else.
The Night Bus Confession
He takes the N29 every night from his shift at the hospital. She gets on at Wood Green, same time, same seat. Three months of silent bus rides until the night he finally speaks—and she finally breaks.
The Wedding Videographer
He films Somali weddings across London. She's the bride's sister at every celebration—never the bride herself. When he asks why, she shows him in the coat closet during her cousin's reception.
The Language Tutor
She's learning Somali to reconnect with her roots. He's the tutor her mother hired—too young, too handsome, and way too patient. When the lessons move from vocabulary to something more physical, she discovers some things don't need translation.
The Driving Instructor
She's forty-two, divorced, finally learning to drive. He's the Somali instructor who doesn't treat her like an idiot. When she passes her test, she wants to celebrate. He takes her somewhere private and teaches her something else.
The Immigration Lawyer
She's the lawyer who handles his family's visa cases. He's the client who keeps finding reasons to visit her office. When his brother's application is approved, he shows up with champagne. She doesn't drink, but she's thirsty for something else.
The Eid Prayer
She sees him every Eid at the prayer in Victoria Park—the tall Somali man who always stands in the same row. Five years of glances. This Eid, she finally speaks. What happens after prayer isn't religious, but it feels like worship.
The Student Accommodation
She's a Somali fresher at Queen Mary, sharing a flat with five strangers. He's the final-year student next door who helps her when she's locked out. The thin walls mean nothing is private—including what they do when they stop pretending to study.
The Ramadan Neighbor
She shares iftar with her new neighbor every night during Ramadan—a Somali man who just moved into the flat across the hall. By the twenty-seventh night, they're sharing more than food. The holiest nights lead to the most human confessions.
The Gym Reunion
She runs into her ex-boyfriend at the gym—ten years after they broke up, both of them transformed. He's no longer the skinny boy from sixth form. She's no longer the shy girl who let him go. The steam room remembers everything.
Habaryar in London
His thick Somali aunt puts him up in her London flat while he looks for work. She's been divorced for years, lonely in a city that doesn't understand her. When he offers to help around the house, she shows him exactly what kind of help she needs.
The Matchmaker's Match
She's a professional matchmaker for the Somali community in London—finds perfect partners for everyone except herself. He's the 'impossible' client everyone else rejected. She takes his case to prove a point. What she proves is something else entirely.
The Host With The Most
She rents out her spare room on Airbnb. He's the Somali businessman who books for a week but stays for a month. The house rules get broken one by one until the only rule left is: don't fall for your guest.
Planning Forever
She plans Somali weddings for a living—knows every tradition, every vendor, every way to make a day perfect. He hires her for his sister's wedding and keeps finding reasons to meet. By the time his sister says 'I do,' he's planning his own wedding—to her.
Special Delivery
He delivers packages across London—face she sees every other day at her door. She's the customer who orders constantly just to see him. When a package goes missing, he comes inside to help look for it. Neither wants him to leave.
Spotless
She runs a cleaning service—Somali women helping each other build something respectable. He's the wealthy client whose penthouse she cleans personally because he keeps requesting her. What starts professional gets messy fast.
Sold
She's an estate agent specializing in East London properties—helping Somali families find homes in the diaspora maze. He's the client looking for his first flat who keeps finding excuses to view more properties. House hunting becomes heart hunting.
Market Value
She sells traditional Somali spices at Borough Market—the only East African stall among the artisan cheese and organic bread. He's the chef who keeps buying everything she has. Professional interest becomes personal obsession.
Verses and Vows
She wants to improve her Qur'an recitation before Ramadan. He's the teacher her mother recommended—patient, knowledgeable, and too handsome for tajweed lessons. Between verses, they find a different kind of connection.
Night Shift
She drives a black cab through London—late nights, drunk passengers, survival. He's the regular fare who requests her specifically every Friday. When he admits why, the meter keeps running on something neither expected.
March Together
She's marching against the new immigration bill. He's the Somali journalist covering the protest. Their interview turns into coffee, coffee turns into dinner, and by midnight they're debating policy in his bed.
Beta Testing
She's building an app to connect Somali diaspora businesses worldwide. He's the investor who could fund her dream—if their pitch meetings would stop turning into something more personal.
After School
She runs a youth center for Somali teens—homework help, mentoring, keeping them safe. He's the former gang member who turned his life around and now volunteers to help kids avoid his mistakes. Saving others leads to saving each other.
Night Fare
She takes a black cab home from a terrible date at 2 AM. The driver is Somali, sympathetic, and surprisingly easy to talk to. When she realizes she doesn't want to go home, he takes her somewhere else—his flat.
Secret Menu
She reviews halal restaurants on social media—honest critiques that make her both loved and feared. He's the chef whose Somali fusion spot she rates poorly. His campaign to change her mind changes everything.
Bass Drop
She sings—traditional Somali music fused with UK garage. He's the producer who wants to sign her but can't keep the sessions professional. Between the beats and the harmonies, they create something neither expected.
Knockout
She boxes at the local gym—only woman in the Somali class, tired of being underestimated. He's the new coach who pushes her harder than anyone else. Training becomes tension. Tension becomes something that hits harder than any punch.
Thread Count
She designs modest fashion that doesn't look modest—hijabs that make statements, abayas that turn heads. He's the photographer she hires for her lookbook and suddenly every shot feels more intimate than it should.
The Job Fair
She's a recruiter at a diversity job fair. He's the candidate who spends way too long at her booth—asking questions that have nothing to do with employment. When the fair ends and she's packing up, he asks the only question that matters.
Love Game
She takes tennis lessons to impress a man who doesn't deserve her. The instructor is Somali—patient, skilled, and increasingly attractive as weeks pass. By the time she realizes who she actually wants to impress, she's already winning.
Right to Remain
She's an immigration lawyer fighting for Somali families to stay in the UK. He's the activist who keeps showing up at her office demanding she do more. When they finally stop arguing, they realize they want the same thing—including each other.
Hot Mic
She runs a Somali diaspora podcast—stories of identity, belonging, and what home means. He's the guest who came to talk about his refugee parents and ended up talking about everything else. Including how he feels about her.
The Punchline
She heckles the Somali comedian—not on purpose, just an involuntary laugh at the wrong moment. He makes her part of the act. She gives as good as she gets. After the show, he finds her. Turns out they're both better at banter than either expected.
Room With A View
She's looking for a flatmate. He's the only applicant who doesn't seem creepy. When he moves in, they establish boundaries—no romance, no drama. Three months later, every boundary is broken.
Open Wide
She hates the dentist—always has. He's the new Somali dentist at her practice—gentle, funny, making her actually forget she's terrified. When he asks if she wants to get coffee after her appointment, she realizes cavities aren't the only thing he's filling.
Still Life
She guards art at the National Gallery—stands still for hours while masterpieces hang around her. He's the artist who keeps sketching her during his visits. When he finally shows her the drawings, she realizes she's been his masterpiece all along.
Corner Shop Romance
His family runs the corner shop where she buys her groceries. He's the son who works night shifts, always there when she stops by after work. Between the milk and the bread, they build something unexpected.