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The Halal Butcher's Daughter | بنت الجزار الحلال
He comes to the Birmingham shop for meat. He stays for the woman behind the counter—thick, sharp-tongued, and absolutely off-limits as his friend's sister.
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.
Bradford Nights
Ayesha, a newly divorced doctor, returns to Bradford to escape London's memories. She doesn't expect to reconnect with Faisal, her childhood crush who's now a reformed bad boy running his father's textile business.
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.
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.
Flight of Passion
Flight attendant Mehwish gets upgraded to first class on a delayed flight. Her only passenger is Amir—a tech billionaire who's never met a woman he couldn't buy. She's not for sale.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pilgrimage Path
Tour coordinator Salma guides pilgrims through sacred sites. When logistics expert Omar streamlines her routes, efficiency meets devotion. 'Al rihla ruhaniya' (الرحلة روحانية) - The journey is spiritual.
Qawwali Night
At a late-night qawwali in Birmingham, Zoya locks eyes with Rehan—a qawwali singer whose voice has haunted her dreams. When he sings directly to her, the spiritual becomes sensual.
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 Accountant's Affair
Divorced accountant Nadia handles the finances for family businesses across Birmingham. When widower Rashid's shop needs saving, their spreadsheets become surprisingly romantic.
The Architect's Blueprint
Ayesha's dream project—a community center for Birmingham's Pakistani community—depends on approval from planning officer Rashid. Their professional tension builds into something neither can resist.
The Bakery Romance
Zahra's desi bakery is famous for its gulab jamun. When food inspector Khalid keeps failing her inspections on technicalities, she suspects ulterior motives—and finds unexpected sweetness.
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 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 Butcher and the Vegan
Noor opens a vegan café next to Zahid's halal butcher shop. Their professional rivalry becomes personal in unexpected ways.
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 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 Chai Shop Affair
When Zara inherits her late uncle's chai shop in Birmingham, she never expected the handsome property developer Imran to walk in demanding she sell. Their battle of wills ignites a passion neither can deny.
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 Corner Shop Romance
Yasmin's late-night trips to the corner shop become the highlight of her week when she meets Junaid, the owner's charming son who's returned from Pakistan to help with the family business—and who makes buying milk feel like an event.
The Cricket Captain
Sports journalist Aisha is assigned to interview Shahid, the controversial British Pakistani cricket star. Their professional relationship turns into a wicket of passion neither expected.
The Cricket Widow
Fatima's husband is obsessed with cricket, leaving her alone every weekend. When his handsome teammate Amir starts showing her attention, she discovers what it feels like to be someone's priority.
The Curry Competition
Food blogger Sadia enters a curry cooking competition to prove British Pakistani food deserves respect. Her biggest rival is handsome chef Jamal—whose family recipe might beat hers, but whose smile definitely wins her heart.
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 Dholak Player
Aliya plays dholak at Pakistani weddings—a tradition passed from her grandmother. When handsome wedding videographer Imran keeps filming her instead of the bride, she notices.
The Doctor's Dilemma
NHS surgeon Kiran has no time for romance until her arranged rishta turns out to be Zain—her irritating but gorgeous colleague who's been driving her crazy for months.
The Eid Surprise
Every Eid, Amina's family asks why she's still single. This year, she invents a fake boyfriend. She doesn't expect her 'fake' boyfriend's cousin—handsome, genuine Omar—to become very real.
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 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 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 Gym Class Hero
PE teacher Saira deals with rowdy students all day, but it's the new sports coach Omar—all muscles and soft smiles—who throws her off balance.
The Gym Partner
Hadia joins a women's-only gym to lose weight for her sister's wedding, but trainer Usman—hired for a special mixed-class—makes her heart race faster than any treadmill.
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 Dating App
Sara builds a Muslim dating app as her computer science project. When handsome investor Farhan wants to fund it, she has to decide if she believes in her own product—and in 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 Hijab Hookup
Modest fashion blogger Zahra gets paired with photographer Bilal for a campaign. Their professional chemistry translates into something less professional—and much more passionate.
The Hospital Heat
NHS doctor Nadia works grueling shifts at Birmingham General. The only constant is Kamran—the porter who makes her laugh during the worst nights and who slowly becomes essential.
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 Makeup Artist
Bridal makeup artist Samira transforms women for the biggest days of their lives. When she's hired by handsome groom Rashid to fix a pre-wedding disaster, she becomes part of his story instead.
The Mango Season
Every summer, Aliya's family imports mangoes from Pakistan. The delivery driver, Junaid, has been making these trips for years—but this summer, she finally notices him.
The Masjid Matchmaker
Everyone in the community asks Aunty Parveen to find them spouses—except she's secretly lonely herself. When the mosque's new imam Yusuf starts joining her matchmaking sessions, she finds an unexpected match of her own.
The Matchmaker's Match
Aunty Reshma is Bradford's most successful rishta aunty—until she meets Pervez, a widower who challenges everything she thinks she knows about love. At sixty, she discovers it's never too late.
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 Mosque Meeting
Newly divorced Samira starts volunteering at her mosque's women's committee. She doesn't expect to find Khalid—the committee treasurer—equally wounded and equally ready to heal.
The Mosque Miracle
After years of failed relationships, Nadia makes dua for guidance. The very next day, she meets Tariq at Friday prayers—and learns that sometimes prayers are answered directly.
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 Night Shift
Nurse Zara pulls endless night shifts at the NHS hospital. She doesn't expect her regular difficult patient—handsome but cantankerous Rashid—to become her reason for coming to work.
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.
The Parking Lot Princess
Zainab works at her father's cash and carry, dreaming of escape. When new accountant Tariq joins, he sees beyond the stock shelves to the woman she's meant to become.
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 Pharmacist's Prescription
Maryam runs the local pharmacy where everyone brings their problems, not just their prescriptions. When new GP Dr. Aamir starts referring difficult cases to her, their collaboration becomes complicated.
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 Ramadan Romance
Every Ramadan, Hira helps organize iftar at her mosque. This year, volunteer coordinator Zain keeps finding excuses to work alongside her—and she's not complaining.
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 Repair Job
When Rania's washing machine breaks, she calls the first repair number she finds. She doesn't expect Asad—handsome, skilled, and entirely too distracting—to fix more than her appliances.
The Rickshaw King
Aaliya, a British Pakistani journalist, returns to Lahore for a story and hires Hassan—a rickshaw driver with dreams bigger than his vehicle. Their journey through the city becomes a journey into each other.
The Rishta Rebellion
Amna has rejected every rishta her parents have arranged, but when they threaten to cut her off, she enlists Kamran—her brother's best friend—to pose as her boyfriend. Fake turns real faster than either expected.
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 Salon Secret
Zoya runs the most popular Pakistani beauty salon in Birmingham. When new client Samir keeps booking appointments he doesn't need, she realizes he's there for more than a haircut.
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 Sunday Roast
Nadia's family does Sunday roast—Pakistani style, with biryani instead of beef. When her brother's friend Faisal becomes a regular guest, she discovers some traditions are worth keeping.
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 Therapist's Taboo
Psychologist Hina treats patients from the British Pakistani community. When she meets Kamran at a conference—a fellow therapist dealing with similar clientele—their professional bond becomes deeply personal.
The Train Delay
Stuck on a delayed train to Birmingham, Fatima ends up sharing a table with Kamran—a man so infuriating, so attractive, that three hours feels like a lifetime. In the best possible way.
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 Volunteer's Vow
Hira volunteers at her local mosque's food bank every week. When handsome fellow volunteer Zain keeps appearing at the same shifts, she suspects Allah might be playing matchmaker.
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.
The Writer's Block
Novelist Amira hasn't written in two years. When she retreats to a Bradford cottage and meets Zain—the caretaker with his own creative past—she finds inspiration in unexpected places.
The YouTube Star
Amara's cooking channel has millions of subscribers. When handsome food critic Samir slams her latest video, the internet explodes—and so does their attraction.
Yorkshire Hearts
When Farah inherits a cottage in Yorkshire, she finds it comes with Asad—a tenant with a lease and a past connected to her grandmother.