"A Warm and winning debut for novelist Kate LLoyd." - JAMES SCOTT BELL Bestselling author, Presumed Guilty
"Even when we think we have made mistakes in the portrait of our lives. God's hand is always guiding ours. This is the message of A Portrait of Marguerite you can take to heart." - ANGELA HUNT Author, Uncharted
When single mom Marguerite Carr's son leaves for college, she feels as though her whole life has lost its focus. When a friend drags Marguerite to a drawing class - her first since college - she rediscovers her long-lost passion for painting., finds unexpected love, and most of all learns that God's unfailing love and tender forgiveness covers all - even our worst sins and our deepest, darkest secrets.
About Kate Lloyd:
KATE LLOYD lives in Seattle with her husband Dr. Noel G. Lloyd, DC. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but shortly thereafter her family moved to Seattle where she grew up among a colorful household of artists and intellectuals. After earning a BA in Art with a minor in Art History from the University of Washington and Western Washington University, Kate worked a variety of jobs, including restaurant proprietor and car salesman. When not writing, she enjoys singing, studying Italian, and beach-combing on Camano Island. She hopes to inspire readers to explore their creativity and learn about God's forgiveness. A Portrait of Marguerite is her first book with RiverOak.