{"product_id":"the-precious-one-9780061670916","title":"The Precious One","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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ede Los Santos, Marisa:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMarisa de los Santos is a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author and award-winning poet with a PhD in literature and creative writing. She lives in Wilmington, Delaware, with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50317894353170,"sku":"9780061670916","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4044c43a-cd6f-44c6-a620-8458d6d7e106.jpg?v=1727542326","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-precious-one-9780061670916","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}