In this profound and lyrical novel, acclaimed author Amanda Eyre Ward explores the deeper meanings of motherhood—from the first blissful hello to the heart-wrenching prospect of saying goodbye.

Brilliant heart surgeon Suzette Kendall is stunned when Hyland, her husband of fifteen years, admits his yearning for a child. suzette has always feared passing along the genes that led her mother to a mental institution. But Hyland proposes a different idea: a baby via surrogate.

Dorrie is a young woman struggling to find the money to go to college. When she sees an advertisement to be a surrogate, she believes it's a sign that her destiny is to help a family have a baby and then realize her dreams. It's a perfect plan...but then she falls in love.

With her trademark wit and ability to delve deeply into the stories that matter most, bestselling author Amanda Eyre Ward has written her most profound novel to date. The Nearness of You will keep you holding your breath as it explores the connections we form, the families we create, and the love we hold most dear.

 

Amanda Eyre Ward is the critically acclaimed author of six novels, including How to Be Lost, Close Your Eyes, and The Same Sky.