The One & Only

Beloved New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin makes a triumphant comeback with her much anticipated new book, a remarkable tale of love and devotion, and an unorthodox heroine striving to reconcile the two.

Shea Rigsby, thirty-three, was born and raised in Walker, Texas, a tiny college town where football is the major sport and everyone's obsession. Shea was raised with her closest friend Lucy, who happened to be the famed head coach of Walker, and she was too loyal to her home team to leave. Rather, she attended college in Walker, even going so far as to accept a position in the sports department upon her graduation, which she has had for almost ten years.

Shea's comfortable lifestyle is turned upside down when an unexpected tragedy occurs in the close-knit Walker community, leading her to question whether the life she has chosen is really enough for her. Shea is forced to face her darkest secrets, fears, and wants as she ultimately lets go of her safety net and embarks on an unexpected journey. She also learns disturbing truths about the people and things she has always trusted the most.

The One & Only is a beautiful book about discovering your passion, following your heart, and, most importantly, believing in something greater than yourself—the one and only thing that really makes life worth living. It is thoughtful, amusing, and eloquently observed.