“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.”
—Harlan Coben
“Complex, engaging, and surprisingly moving.”
—Boston Globe
The sensational New York Times bestseller from Marisa de los Santos, Belong to Me is a gift for readers, an enchanting, luminous novel about the accidents, both big and small, that affect our choice of friend, lover, and spouse. A story centered around three very different suburban neighbors and what it truly means to “belong” to someone, this eye-opening, unforgettable book is the perfect book club selection—beautifully written, smart and sophisticated women’s fiction that invites discussion as it touches the heart—and the ideal companion to de los Santos’s previous blockbuster, Love Walked In.
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"Ironically, I had no idea this book is a sequel! As a girl who judges a book by its cover, I've always liked these rainboots but never picked up the book til now. I suppose reading this first would be okay, but the true story begins in her first book, Love Walks In- that's where we really meet Cornelia, Clare, Teo, etc. That's the book that fully develops our love for the characters. Without it, I think this book would have been dull, but since I knew so much about them, their lives and motives made much more sense. Several stories lines intertwine and although the ending could have been "less tidy", it really was a good book."
— Gina (4 out of 5 stars)
“A good read.”
— Publishers Weekly“De los Santos keeps us totally engaged with these fragile creatures, who get under our skin and, ultimately, into our hearts.”
— School Library Journal“Witty and intelligent.”
— Kirkus Reviews“Julia Gibson is an easygoing storyteller who gives the impression of describing events in which she has had a direct part. She is sensitive to the emotion of the characters without overstating it.”
— AudioFile" I loved this book. The characters are so multidimensional that they leap off the page. The prose is so full of meaning and so descriptive that I want to read it again. I had read another book by this author which I didn't really like. However, I got this from the library, so, free, right? So glad I did. "
— Maryellen, 2/20/2014" If you liked Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons, you will love this! I enjoyed it. "
— Debbie, 2/5/2014" I did not like this book as much as I had hoped. "
— Teresa, 2/1/2014" Great characters that interacted well together and just an easy read for the plane. "
— Chris, 1/30/2014" Read Belong to Me without realizing that this was a sequel to Love Walked In. However, I don't think I needed to read it first, as this book stood alone. This was a quick easy read. I thought it was a realistic "this is life" book. Some funny parts but mostly sad and I'm not a big fan of sad. "
— Padgy, 1/21/2014" Was glad to have more Cornelia and Teo and Clare. But this was NOT _Love Walked In_. "
— Ali, 1/15/2014" I'd give this 3 1/2 stars if I were able to. It's a great vacation-read book. I plowed through it in just a few days. The writing style is chirpy but solid, and the plot is satisfying in a good drama sort of way. Good follow-up to Love Walked In. "
— Shrop, 1/10/2014" This is a very nice story. Not terribly exciting though. I don't know that I'll read another one of her books. I just get bored so easily these days. I want to be wowed, darn it. "
— Dawnzi, 12/27/2013" I love so much of what this author has to say, and I enjoyed the opportunity to revisit the Love Walked In characters; however, Belong to Me felt a little rambling and unfocused to me overall. "
— Brianne, 12/7/2013" A modern story that is a follow on to Love Walked in. Again, I liked the modern day situations and the strength of the women to survive and their friendships. "
— Linda, 12/2/2013" Loved this one just as much as the first! Look forward to more of her work! "
— Amy, 11/16/2013Marisa de los Santos is the New York Times bestselling author of Love Walked In, Belong to Me, and Falling Together. She has also published a poetry collection called From the Bones Out.
Julia Gibson received an MFA from New York University. She has appeared on Broadway and other major stages in New York, as well as regional theaters from Dallas to San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and more. Gibson has played major roles in productions such as The Seagull, Angels in America, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her television and film credits include Michael Clayton, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Spin City, and One Life to Live.