The Precious One

Brief Description: In 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. Seventeen 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. Why 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?Publisher Marketing: From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "Belong to Me, Love Walked In, " and "Falling Together" comes a captivating novel about friendship, family, second chances, and the redemptive power of love. In 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. Seventeen 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. Why 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?Told in alternating voices Taisy s strong, unsparing observations and Willow s naive, heartbreakingly earnest yearnings "The Precious One" 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 beloved works." Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 10/20/2014 pg. 27 (EAN 9780062390721, Paperback)

Library Journal Prepub Alert 10/15/2014 pg. 64 (EAN 9780061670893, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 10/20/2014 (EAN 9780061670893, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2015 (EAN 9780061670893, Hardcover)

Library Journal 02/01/2015 pg. 72 (EAN 9780061670893, Hardcover)

Booklist 02/01/2015 pg. 23 (EAN 9780061670893, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Romantic Times 04/01/2015 pg. 29 (EAN 9780061670893, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  de los Santos, Marisa A New York Times bestselling author and award-winning poet with a Ph. D. in literature and creative writing, Marisa de los Santos lives in Wilmington, Delaware, with her family.