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The Set Up

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The Set Up

By: Falguni Kothari
Narrated by: Soneela Nankani, Vikas Adam
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A perfect disaster - or a perfect match? Find out in this heartfelt rom-com novella....

"Just three dates. That's all I'm asking. One boy shares your sense of humor. Another has similar interests and ideals. The third boy has a helpful heart like yours."

When Aditi Gupta comes home late from work as a pediatric resident one night and her grandfather offers this pitch, she reluctantly agrees. She's far too busy with med school to be dating, and besides, she dreams of a love for the ages, like her parents, not an arranged marriage. And yet she finds herself agreeing to three dates because she loves her grandfather. All she has to do is make herself utterly ineligible and problem solved!

And sure enough her first date with the disgustingly handsome and intriguing Krishna Lal goes exactly as planned: not well! But then the second date comes around and Aditi finds that there is more at stake than just three bad dates. Suddenly, her heart is on the line, and maybe her grandfather's, too.

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About the Creator

USA Today best-selling author Falguni Kothari writes “messy love stories” that are “perfect for book groups,” and kick-ass fantasy tales. Her novels, most recently The Object of Your Affections, and short stories are all flavored by her South Asian heritage and expat experiences. An award-winning Indian classical, Latin, and ballroom dancer, she resides in New York with her husband and belts out karaoke in her spare time.
Photo Credit: Kelly Vasami Photography

About the Performer

In addition to the over 450 genre hopping audiobooks Vikas Adam has recorded, he’s a classically trained actor and director as well as faculty at the UCLA School of Theater Film and Television. His audiobook catalog includes works from prominent authors including Salman Rushdie, Paulo Coelho, Yann Martel, C. Robert Cargill, Grant Morrison, and E.M. Forster. Other voiceover credits include recordings for Audm/New York Times and vApple News*, animation, dubbing, and podcasts. Vikas has won several of the industry’s most prestigious awards including the Audie Award (and is a 12 time nominee), a Voice-Arts Award, 19 Earphones awards, is on several "Best of the Year" lists, and has the distinction of being an inaugural inductee into the Audible Narrator Hall of Fame.

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This is us!

Not only is this story written by my wife, it’s more or less a story of us. We were tricked into meeting too, and neither of us had expected us to be engaged in just two dates.

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nice

appreciated the cultural references and pace of the story. didn't see the need for the expletives at all. appreciated descriptive the humor above all else. yearning for a good story without the unnecessary use of expletives

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Cute short story

A cute, funny story between two whitty characters with a sweet happy ending.

"Now I understand just how generic my imagination is. Now I know just how perfect and magical this moment is. " - Aditi

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Perfect little love story

This was a perfect little Valentine story. Comfortably predictable with some sweet twists and surprises.

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Such A Great Short!!

I really enjoyed this book. From the great narrator's to the funny characters. I found myself wanting more , wishing it was longer.

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Perfect for folding laundry

Loved this short audio! It was perfect for an evening of chores around the house with a glimpse into Indian-American culture and two meddling grandparents. I could have done without the language, but overall super enjoyable.

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Fantastic!

Such a sweet feel good nip! Had me laughing at the reality and sighing at the real romance -

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Perfect Quick Listen!

Three dates ... people-pleasing medical resident Aditi can't refuse her grandfather's request. But she wants a love match like her parents, not an arranged marriage. Can she find love on one of these three dates?

This feel-good story was the perfect quick listen! I laughed and smiled as Aditi and Krishna got to know each other. I loved both grandparents and their clever matchmaking scheme. After enjoying this story so much, I plan to check out this author's full length books.

It's a wonderful performance from narrators Soneela Nankani and Vikas Adam! Their animated telling of this short story makes Aditi and Krishna's journey from strangers to "enemies" to dating believable.

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Entertainmg

Very descriptive .It held my interest thru out the book. The voices of the actors were good.

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Really enjoyed this

I was looking for something light and fun to listen to and this was the perfect audiobook. I so enjoyed the characters and the little glimpse into Indian culture , this is entertaining and well written and narrated. highly recommended

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