Familiar Places: a novel

THE PERFECT MATCH SHOULD NOT BE HARD TO FIND...A Suitable Boy meets a Reluctant Matchmaker in this riveting book-club worthy story that fans of Alka Joshi, Sujata Massey, and Chitra Divakaruni will enjoy. FAMILIAR PLACES is a contemporary romantic drama that follows the lives of Parsi college students and their families in India as they navigate unexpected romances, faith, culture, and new friendships.In Mumbai, Kira Engineer, an academically orientated college senior, pursues a promising marriage alliance with wealthy medical student, Amir Wadia. He's well spoken, charming, well dressed, everything she could want in a partner. As she navigates her new relationship with him, she deals with Darius Merchant, her classmate, the campus "bad boy," who is her complete opposite-he parties, doesn't care for studies, and he teases Kira, which only ignites her dislike for him.Meanwhile, college freshman Naztab Daboo is visiting India for the summer to spend time with her mother, Frenny. She's intelligent, and has a likable personality. One day, she meets a charming stranger, who happens to be none other than Amir Wadia! They instantly form a connection, and begin a secret liaison.When Kira finds out about their relationship and ends it with Amir, she begins to grow closer to Darius, to her utmost surprise. Soon, she uncovers a sensitive and emotionally romantic side of him, and realizes they both have a lot in common than they thought. Will they learn to reconcile their differences? Will this new bond turn into love?FAMILIAR PLACES is a thought-provoking romantic drama that answers the questions: what does it mean to fall in love in present day India, and how does culture, and faith play a role in furthering relationships?