One & Only

A swoony, funny, romantic novel about fate, love, and the best food in Los Angeles. A wildly good time. – REBECCA SERLE, New York Times bestselling author of In Five YearsMeet my new favorite book! I’m so grateful to Maurene Goo for showing up in my life with her lovely novel One & Only at the perfect moment—just when I was longing for a story that could sweep me completely away. The premise is fantastic, the plot kept me guessing, and the last chapter literally gave me shivers. What a fresh, engaging, joy of a read! – KATHERINE CENTER, New York Times bestselling author of The Rom-CommersAt once funny and gut-wrenching, and also deeply thought provoking, One & Only immediately swept me up in its magic and chaos. I loved this book. – ANNABEL MONAGHAN, New York Times bestselling author of It’s a Love StoryAs a long-time member of the Maurene Goo fan club, this is the book I’ve been waiting for!!! Her signature blend of humor and heart and bingeable romance is ever-present in this sparkling adult debut, along with some breathtakingly sexy scenes that had me seeking a tall drink of water. I’m already eagerly awaiting her next! – YULIN KUANG, bestselling author of Reese’s Book Club pick How to End a Love StoryA deeply romantic story of love, fate and free will with a heart so big it lights up every page. Maurene Goo’s voice is inimitable, irrepressible and absolutely irresistible as she deftly explores one woman’s electrifying surrender to what, and who, she really wants. Whether true love finds you in every lifetime, a book this special and an author this talented only comes along in one of them. Don’t miss it. – COURTNEY SUMMERS, New York Times bestselling author of SadieA complete joy of a novel, One & Only is a love letter to romance and fate, family and tradition, as well as nature, which blooms in and around every single page. It’s vibrant and funny, emotional and full of heart — a truly delightful read! * JENNIFER E. SMITH, bestselling author *A warm, lush, addictive story with just the right amount of magic—that is, enough to make you wish it was real. * VERONICA ROTH, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent *One & Only grabbed me and did not let go. What a beautiful story about the most important things in life: family, friendship, grief, and the power of love. I can’t wait for the world to fall for One & Only! * JASMINE GUILLORY, New York Times bestselling author *Maurene Goo dazzles in her adult debut. One & Only sparkles with Goo’s signature wit, with magic threaded throughout this romantic, wholly original story. It asks the big questions – is true love fated? How much control do we have in our lives? Is there a right choice? … a swoon-worthy story that’s brimming with heart. It doesn’t shy away from the tougher topics of grief, but it is, at its core, an absolute delight of a novel. * ELISSA SUSSMAN, bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask *Maurene Goo masterfully explores the complexity of fate, family, and true love with authenticity and heart. This is an utterly enchanting, romantic tour de force of a book. * KATE SPENCER, author of All’s Fair in Love and Pickleball *

Maurene Goo is the author of several acclaimed books for young adults, including I Believe in a Thing Called Love and Throwback, which was the Reese’s Book Club YA winter pick. She has also written for Marvel’s Silk series. She writes and lives in Los Angeles, with her husband, son, and two cats.