Two best friends rewrite the rules of friendship, love and family…and change everything they thought they knew about motherhood
Paris Kahn Fraser has it all—a successful career as an assistant district attorney, a beautiful home in New York City, and a handsome, passionate husband who chose her over having a family of his own. Neal’s dream of fatherhood might have been the only shadow in their otherwise happy life…until Paris’s best friend comes to town.
Naira Dalmia never thought she’d be a widow before thirty. Left reeling in the aftermath of her husband’s death, all she wants is to start over. She trades Mumbai for New York, and rigid family expectations for the open acceptance of her best friend. After all, there isn’t anything she and Paris wouldn’t do for each other.
But when Paris asks Naira to be their surrogate, they’ll learn if their friendship has what it takes to defy society, their families and even their own biology as these two best friends embark on a journey that will change their lives forever.
Wry, daring and utterly absorbing, The Object of Your Affections is an unforgettable story about two women challenging the norms…and the magic that happens when we choose to forge our own path.
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“An intensely original and provocative story that tackles the complex challenges a modern woman faces within marriage…Kothari grapples with love, ambition, friendship, and motherhood in this brave, insightful novel.”
— Barbara O’Neal, author of The Art of Inheriting Secrets
“Complex, insightful, and beautifully written…a book that will stay with you long after the final page.”
— Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author“Kothari uses baby-making as a means to explore themes of friendship and tradition…Kothari offers no easy answers, making this an especially good choice for women’s-fiction book groups.”
— Booklist (starred review)“The characters are well-defined, and the ways that surrogacy does and doesn’t fit with Naira’s conservative Indian family are nuanced and considered.”
— Publishers Weekly“Falguni Kothari’s exquisitely complex story of marriage, friendships, and unconventional choices reminds us that real love requires great courage.”
— Jamie Beck, author of When You Knew, praise for the authorBe the first to write a review about this audiobook!
Falguni Kothari, USA Today bestselling author, writes “messy love stories” that are “perfect for book groups,” and kick-ass fantasy tales. Her novels are all flavored by her South Asian heritage and expat experiences. She is an award-winning Indian classical, Latin, and ballroom dancer.
Shiromi Arserio is a stage actor, voice talent, and audiobook narrator from London. She holds a BA in theater from Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance. In addition to narrating dozens of audiobooks, her voice can be heard in documentaries, e-learning projects, and video games.
Allyson Ryan is an Earphones Award–winning voice actress who can be heard in commercials, promos, animation, and audiobooks. She has extensive experience on stage and television. In New York, she acted in and directed more than thirty plays. Her television credits include roles on Eleventh Hour, Law & Order, and One Life to Live. She has also appeared as “Mom” in several television commercials. Advertising Age nominated her for a Bobby Award in the best actress category for her work as the Duracell mom.