The First Time I Saw Him

The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave Pre-Order January 6th 2026

The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller and Apple TV+ phenomenon, The Last Thing He Told Me

How far would you go for a second chance?

Five years after Owen Michaels vanished, Hannah Hall and her stepdaughter Bailey have built a quiet new life in Southern California. Their bond has deepened, and they’ve even reconnected with Bailey’s grandfather, Nicholas—finally beginning to believe the past is behind them.

But when Owen suddenly appears at Hannah’s art exhibition, their fragile peace shatters. Once again, Hannah and Bailey must go on the run, caught in a dangerous web of secrets that threatens everything they’ve rebuilt. As Hannah races to protect Bailey, she uncovers shocking truths that could lead them back to Owen—and to the chance at a life they thought they’d lost forever.

Tautly written, emotionally charged, and filled with the heart-pounding suspense Laura Dave is known for, The First Time I Saw Him is a gripping story about love, forgiveness, and the risks we take to find our way home.