Writing Mr. Right - by Alina Khawaja (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"A joyful, life-affirming story.... A lovely tribute to creatives everywhere."
--Uzma Jalaluddin, author of Much Ado About Nada

In this charming, delightfully original rom-com, a struggling writer's muse suddenly comes to life, but can they create their own happily-ever-after?

Legal secretary by day, aspiring novelist by night, Ziya Khan pours herself into writing stories featuring the kinds of diverse characters she loves. In exchange, she's got a growing pile of rejection letters. When yet another "thanks but no thanks" arrives on the eve of her thirtieth birthday, Ziya decides to throw her novel and her dreams in the trash. End of story.

Except that when Ziya wakes up, there's a flesh-and-blood version of her muse standing in her kitchen. His name is Aashiq, and it's his job to inspire Ziya to write again. From singing karaoke to standing up for herself at work, he's pushing Ziya out of the sidelines and into the world, showing her how to live and love fully.

Even more impossibly, something starts to blossom between them. But as Ziya rediscovers the joy of writing, Aashiq starts to disappear. His job is almost done. And it seems soon Ziya will have to choose: Her art...or her heart?

Review Quotes

"Khawaja has written another heartfelt story centering Pakistani American and Muslim characters. Set in New York City and featuring a prominent literary plot and fun fantastical elements balanced with real world storylines, this uplifting novel is a must read for fans of multicultural and cozy romances."
--Library Journal

"The concept is cute, the prose is snappy, and it's gratifying to see Ziya come into her own. A first-rate supporting cast...adds depth and color. Readers will be charmed."
--Publishers Weekly

"Aashiq's earnest encouragement and devotion to Ziya's success is both sweet and disarming...her frustration at her failure will be relatable to many readers who have experienced setbacks in pursuing their dreams."
--Booklist

"A whimsical rom-com with a welcome blend of magic."
--Kirkus Reviews

"Alina Khawaja's Writing Mr. Right is a joyful, life-affirming story about a writer's quest to recover her passion for her craft, with the help of an optimistic muse! A lovely tribute to creatives everywhere, plus a ton of inside-baseball reflections on writing and publishing--a fun read!"
--Uzma Jalaluddin, author of Much Ado About Nada

"A stunning, wonderfully heartfelt novel with a fresh speculative twist. This one's for the writers, the dreamers, and the hopeless romantics. Alina Khawaja's talent knows no bounds."
--Ann Liang, New York Times bestselling author of I Hope This Doesn't Find You

"Magical and heartwarming, with a wonderful touch of whimsy! I loved these big-hearted characters and rooted for them the entire way. A beautiful love letter to writers and creatives, and a truly delightful read!"
--Naina Kumar, USA TODAY bestselling author of Say You'll Be Mine

"Alina Khawaja is an exciting new voice in romance and I can't wait to see what she does next."
--Hannah Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Daydream