14 stories
Manchester Massive
When his car breaks down in Moss Side, accountant Tom finds rescue from Jamaican-British mechanic Sasha—who tunes up more than just his engine.
The Kebab King's Wife | زوجة ملك الكباب
He built a kebab empire in Manchester. She married him for stability. But when his young partner starts looking at her differently, stability isn't what she wants anymore.
Classical Harmonies
Aliya teaches classical Pakistani music to preserve tradition. When businessman Kamran enrolls to connect with his late mother's culture, he finds more than harmonium lessons.
The Halal Hookup
Mariam downloads a Muslim dating app as a joke, but when she matches with the handsome imam's son Hamza, their virtual flirtation turns into something dangerously real—and decidedly not halal.
Manchester Rain
Football physio Keisha has magic hands that fix players. When injured Sunday league striker Jake needs treatment, the session runs into overtime.
Melodies of Manchester
Asiya sings at Pakistani weddings to pay her bills while dreaming of stardom. When record producer Malik hears her voice at his brother's wedding, he hears something worth developing—both professionally and personally.
The Bookshop Encounter
Nadia runs a struggling Urdu bookshop in Manchester. When handsome literature professor Imran starts coming in regularly, she discovers his interest extends beyond the books.
The Call Center Connection
Samia works night shifts at a call center, dealing with angry customers until dawn. When she keeps getting calls from the same voice—patient, funny Adeel—she realizes some connections transcend professional boundaries.
The Family Secret
When Sana's mother passes, she discovers a secret sister—Mehr—born from her father's affair. As they navigate grief and resentment, Mehr's brother-in-law Kareem becomes an unexpected source of comfort... and more.
The Park Bench Promise
Every Sunday, Hira reads in the same park, on the same bench. When Rashid starts appearing with his own book, their literary connection becomes a love story of its own.
Manchester Taxi Company
She owns the biggest Somali taxi company in Manchester—a thick ebony widow with a fleet of twenty cars. When he starts driving for her, she keeps him on the best fares. Some rides end at her house.
Manchester Mahogany
Professor Angela Okonkwo is the strictest lecturer at the university. When student Darren needs extra credit to pass her course, she offers private tutoring that covers subjects not in any textbook.
The Nikah Loophole
They've been 'halal dating' for a year—a secret nikah that makes everything permissible. No one knows they're technically married. And every weekend, in his flat in Manchester, they explore exactly how much 'permissible' covers.
Between the Lines
She runs a Somali women's book club—reading diaspora authors, discussing identity over tea. He's the brother who keeps dropping off his sister and staying for the discussions. Literary analysis becomes something more when they start reading each other.