The book's lead character is both an 'object of' desire and an 'object of' pity. [=the lead character is both desired and pitied by other characters in the book]
When they take a vacation, 'money is no object'. [=they don't worry about how much something costs] They always stay at the most expensive places.
If 'cost was/were no object' [=if cost did not matter; if we had enough money] we'd buy a new car instead of fixing the old one.
(..) Are you Miss Halliwell? Prue Halliwell? Yes. Did we have an appointment? No. Actually, I'm looking for someone, and I believe you can help me. I find objects, not people. Well, I think you might know her. I saw you talking to her earlier. Petite, brown hair. The two of you (..)1998 TvShow: Charmed Title: The Truth Is Out There... and It Hurts Season: 1 Episode 8