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Worth Fighting For

Meant To Be #5 / 6
by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Worth Fighting For (Meant To Be #5) by Jesse Q. Sutanto
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Laugh and swoon with the next book in Disney’s Meant to Be collection by bestselling and award-winning author Jesse Q. Sutanto, whose novel Dial A For Aunties Emily Henry called “Utterly clever, deeply funny, and altogether charming.”

Mulan's ready to get down to business. But when it comes to love, she hasn't got a clue.

As the right hand of her father’s private equity company, Fa Mulan knows what it takes to succeed as a woman in a man’s world: work twice as hard, be twice as smart, and burp twice as loud as any of the other finance bros she works with. So when her father unexpectedly falls ill in the middle of a critical acquisition, she is determined to see it through. There’s just one hitch: the family company in question is known for its ultra masculine whiskey brand, and the brood of old-fashioned aunts, uncles, and cousins who run it—lead by the dedicated but overworked Shang—will only trust Mulan’s father, Fa Zhou, with the future of their business.

Rather than fail the deal and her father, Mulan pretends she’s Fa Zhou. Since they’ve only corresponded over email, how hard could it be to keep things moving in his absence?

But the email leads to a face-to-face meeting, which leads to an invitation to a week long retreat at Shang’s family ranch. One meeting she can handle, but a whole week of cattle wrangling, axe-throwing, and learning proper butchering techniques, all while trying to convince Shang’s dubious family that this young woman is the powerful private equity CEO they’ve been negotiating with? Not so much—especially as she finds it harder and harder to ignore the undeniable spark between her and Shang.

Can she keep her head in the game and make her father proud, all while trying not to fall into a trough, or in love with Shang?

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Release date: June 3, 2025

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Jesse Q. Sutanto

Jesse Q. Sutanto

Jesse Q. Sutanto’s books are an irresistible blend of humor, family chaos, and unexpected twists. Growing up in the vibrant mix of cultures in Indonesia and Singapore, Sutanto’s writing is infused with the warmth of familial bonds, the messiness of love, and the kind of humor that feels like it could only come from someone who’s lived it. With a background that spans across continents, cultures, and a deep love for storytelling, Sutanto's work is a fresh, exciting voice in contemporary fiction.

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Her breakout novel, Dial A for Aunties, is an uproarious crime-comedy that puts her family’s hilarious—and often wild—antics on full display. The story follows Meddy Chan, a photographer who accidentally kills her blind date, only to find herself entangled in a series of misadventures with her overbearing mother and four meddling aunties. It’s a book that’s as much about family loyalty as it is about embracing life’s unexpected chaos. Dial A for Aunties became a beloved hit, landing on multiple bestseller lists and even earning a Netflix deal. But Sutanto didn’t stop there. The sequel, Four Aunties and a Wedding, continues the family’s chaotic journey, proving her knack for balancing absurdity with heart.

Sutanto’s writing is more than just comedy—it’s a vivid exploration of identity, culture, and the intersections between them. Her characters are deeply relatable, often grappling with family expectations while trying to carve out their own paths. Whether it’s a grandmother-turned-sleuth in Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers or a young woman caught in a murder mystery involving her eccentric relatives, Sutanto’s stories offer a blend of lightheartedness and emotional depth that leaves readers thinking long after the final page.

With a master’s in Creative Writing from the University of Oxford and a love for crafting stories that bridge cultures and genres, Sutanto’s work has earned critical acclaim and widespread recognition. Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers even snagged the 2024 Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original, cementing Sutanto as a standout voice in contemporary fiction.

From her childhood in Indonesia to becoming a bestselling author, Jesse Q. Sutanto’s journey is a testament to the power of storytelling to bring people together—whether through laughter, intrigue, or heartfelt moments. Her books continue to captivate readers, offering an immersive experience that’s as colorful and dynamic as her own life.

Meant To Be

In Worth Fighting For, the final entry in the Meant to Be romance anthology, Jesse Q. Sutanto reimagines the legend of Mulan through a sharply modern lens, one that trades swords for spreadsheets and battlefield deception for high-stakes corporate impersonation. The result is a story that doesn’t shout for attention but instead lingers with quiet force.

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Set in the unlikely meeting ground of a luxury ranch and the competitive world of finance, the novel follows a woman who steps into her brother’s identity to salvage her family’s future. What begins as a calculated risk unfolds into something much messier, a tug-of-war between obligation and desire, personal truth and cultural expectation. The tone is slyly funny one moment, then disarmingly sincere the next, echoing the author's signature blend of emotional depth and sharp observational wit.

Unlike many series where continuity ties the books together, Meant to Be is linked not by plot but by spirit, a reimagining of iconic fairy tales grounded in contemporary realities. In this final installment, the atmosphere is both intimate and charged, filled with stolen glances, mounting tension, and a love story that refuses to follow the rules.

While the series has flown just under the mainstream radar, Worth Fighting For stands out for how it handles identity, ambition, and the courage it takes to risk everything, not just for love but for the right to define your own story. It’s smart, culturally resonant, and quietly bold, offering readers something more than romance. It offers reckoning and reinvention.

For those drawn to character-driven stories with emotional grit, subtle humor, and themes of empowerment woven through romance, this tale delivers exactly what its title promises: something worth holding on to.


Meant To Be consists of five books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Worth Fighting For (Meant To Be #5)
Unrated
Meant To Be Book 6 (Meant To Be #6)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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