Marisa de los Santos (born August 12, 1966) is a renowned New York Times bestselling author and poet.

She is best known for her novels LOVE WALKED IN, BELONG TO ME, FALLING TOGETHER, THE PRECIOUS ONE, and her newest work, I'LL BE YOUR BLUE SKY, which continues the narrative with characters from the first two books.

In collaboration with her husband, David Teague, Marisa co-authored two novels for middle-grade readers: SAVING LUCAS BIGGS and CONNECT THE STARS.

Marisa resides in Wilmington, Delaware with her husband, their two children, Charles and Annabel, and their Yorkies, Finny and Huxley. She is currently working on her sixth novel for adults, I'D GIVE ANYTHING.