The Precious One: A Novel

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 amp;#8220;Taisyamp;#8221; Cleary has given her heart to only three men: her first love, Ben Ransom; her twin brother, Marcus; and Wilson Clearyamp;#8212;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, Taisyamp;#8217;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 sisteramp;#8212;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 voicesamp;#8212;Taisyamp;#8217;s strong, unsparing observations and Willowamp;#8217;s naive, heartbreakingly earnest yearningsamp;#8212;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 Santosamp;#8217;s beloved works.