{"product_id":"the-precious-one-a-novel-isbn-9780062369727","title":"The Precious One: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eBelong to Me, Love Walked In,\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFalling Together\u003c\/em\u003e comes a captivating novel about friendship, family, second chances, and the redemptive power of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn all her life, Eustacia “Taisy” Cleary has given her heart to only three men: her first love, Ben Ransom; her twin brother, Marcus; and Wilson Cleary—professor, inventor, philanderer, self-made millionaire, brilliant man, breathtaking jerk: her father.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeventeen years ago, Wilson ditched his first family for Caroline, a beautiful young sculptor. In all that time, Taisy’s family has seen Wilson, Caroline, and their daughter, Willow, only once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy then, is Wilson calling Taisy now, inviting her for an extended visit, encouraging her to meet her pretty sister—a teenager who views her with jealousy, mistrust, and grudging admiration? Why, now, does Wilson want Taisy to help him write his memoir?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold in alternating voices—Taisy’s strong, unsparing observations and Willow’s naive, heartbreakingly earnest yearnings—\u003cem\u003eThe Precious One\u003c\/em\u003e is an unforgettable novel of family secrets, lost love, and dangerous obsession, a captivating tale with the deep characterization, piercing emotional resonance, and heartfelt insight that are the hallmarks of Marisa de los Santos’s beloved works.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“With warmth, humor, and a light,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e sure touch, Marisa de los Santos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e tells a big-hearted story.”—Christina Baker Kline, author of the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller \u003cem\u003eOrphan Train\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn all her life, Eustacia “Taisy” Cleary has given her heart to only three men: her first love, Ben Ransom; her twin brother, Marcus; and Wilson Cleary—professor, inventor, philanderer, self-made millionaire, brilliant man, breathtaking jerk—her father.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeventeen years ago, Wilson ditched his first family for Caroline, a beautiful young sculptor. In all that time, Taisy’s family has seen Wilson, Caroline, and their daughter, Willow, only once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy then, is Wilson calling Taisy now, inviting her for an extended visit, encouraging her to meet her pretty sister—a teenager who views her with jealousy, mistrust, and grudging admiration? Why, now, does Wilson want Taisy to help him write his memoir?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold in alternating voices—Taisy’s strong, unsparing observations and Willow’s naive, heartbreakingly earnest yearnings—\u003cem\u003eThe Precious One\u003c\/em\u003e is an unforgettable novel of family secrets, lost love, and dangerous obsession, a captivating tale with the deep characterization, piercing emotional resonance, and heartfelt insight that are the hallmarks of Marisa de los Santos’s beloved works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Exceptionally well crafted.” —\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for Falling Together:“The mix of perfectly realized personalities and genuine emotion make this a winner.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on FALLING TOGETHER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“De los Santos has many strengths to recommend her: her blend of lyrical description and strong dialog, focus on interior spaces well described (be they a mood, landscape, or room), fully drawn characters, and an emotional investment in her characters and their stories. Readers who enjoy the connection forged through the ties of family and friendships should find much to savor in de los Santos’s comforting, leisurely paced novel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal on FALLING TOGETHER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A satisfying novel about friends rediscovering one another—and confronting unwelcome truths—at their college reunion.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople on FALLING TOGETHER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[FALLING TOGETHER] is a good, solid read that succeeds in being both funny and heartbreaking. De los Santos has a knack for best-friend banter and stays true to the emotions involved in letting go of treasured relationships.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist on FALLING TOGETHER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Belong to Me: “The novel reveals layers of rich patina—the story underneath is more complex, engaging, and surprisingly moving...de los Santos delivers an interconnected network of compelling little stories. Her writing is both vividly descriptive and surprisingly insightful.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe on BELONG TO ME\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“By the book’s end, humanity is discovered in the unlikeliest places, and Cornelia learns that tempting as it is, you can’t always judge a woman by her hairstyle.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times on BELONG TO ME\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The slow fracturing of each sister’s perception of the other and the strong three-dimensional characters are exceptionally well crafted. ...de los Santos’s characters’ journeys are perfectly paced.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on THE PRECIOUS ONE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The author writes engagingly and creates complex and lovable characters who carry the story. Readers of character-based fiction with heartwarming, hopeful endings (e.g., books by authors such as Elizabeth Berg or Ann Hood) will love this one, too.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“You won’t be able to put this wonderful novel down....\u003ci\u003eThe Precious One\u003c\/i\u003e is...a captivating tale with the deep characterization, piercing emotional resonance, and heartfelt insight that are the hallmarks of Marisa de los Santos’s beloved works.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With talent as keen as a new razor and generosity born of a humane heart, de los Santos offers an affecting story, brilliantly conceived characters and arresting prose.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichmond Times-Dispatch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Witty and intelligent.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on BELONG TO ME\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Marisa de los Santos’s BELONG TO ME is my favorite discovery of the past years: a terrific page-turner that’s also poignant, funny, surprising and deeply heartfelt. BELONG TO ME is the kind of novel you can’t wait to share with your friends. The perfect book club pick.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarlan Coben on BELONG TO ME\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“From the first sentence of BELONG TO ME reading Marisa’s novel was like spending a perfect evening with an old friend; by the end, my cheeks ached from grinning, I had cried off all my mascara, and I felt happy and replete---filled to the brim. With a poet’s ear for language, her trademark sharp wit, and a stunning faith in the value and power of love, Marisa de los Santos held me spellbound as the catalysts of passion and parenthood caused strangers to evolve into families. I love this book. You will, too.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoshilyn Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Gods in Alabama and Backseat Saints on BELONG TO ME\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Precious One: “Emotionally potent, painfully honest, and, at times, delightfully funny, de los Santos’s latest is a must for fans of intelligent, thoughtful women’s fiction.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“de los Santos offers a comfort-food story in which men are either predators or perfect and women are both beautiful and brilliant.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Large Print","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887867195621,"sku":"NP9780062369727","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062369727.jpg?v=1730227626","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-precious-one-a-novel-isbn-9780062369727","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}