{"product_id":"the-precious-one-paperback","title":"The Precious One - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarisa de Los Santos\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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. 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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\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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--Kirkus Reviews on BELONG TO ME\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42691824713791,"sku":"9780061670916","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/4154f34205e95eeea5f4f998b2044edd.webp?v=1764993348","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/the-precious-one-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}