THE PORTRAIT by Danielle Steel (epub)(Fiction)

THE PORTRAIT by Danielle Steel (epub)(Fiction)

Title: The Portrait.
Author: Danielle Steel.
Release Date: September 30, 2025 (US); October 9, 2025 (UK epub).
Length: 320 pages
Genres: Fiction, Romance, Contemporary.

The Portrait follows acclaimed portrait artist Devon Darcy, whose ability to capture the essence of her subjects masks her own emotional scars from a tragic childhood as an orphan and the early loss of her husband, leading to a life of guarded independence until she meets charismatic entrepreneur Charles "Charlie" Mackenzie Taylor at a Manhattan art gallery, sparking an immediate and profound connection. As their summer romance blossoms in the Hamptons, both confront deep-seated vulnerabilities—Devon her fear of abandonment and Charlie the pain of a distant father and mother's untimely death—forcing them to dismantle protective barriers amid revelations of unfulfilled desires and personal reinvention. When a sudden accident threatens Devon's career and tests their bond, they must navigate grief, trust, and second chances, illustrating Steel's signature themes of resilience, healing, and the transformative power of love in a heartfelt narrative of two souls finding solace in each other.