When single mom Marguerite Carr's son leaves for college, she feels as though her life has lost its purpose. 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 begins a relationship with God. A Portrait of Marguerite is a real-life contemporary novel that isn't afraid to lift the corner of the rug to expose secrets and regret, while offering hope of spiritual, personal, and creative growth. Kate Lloyd is a novelist, a mother of two sons, and a passionate observer of human relationships. A native of Baltimore, Kate and her husband, Noel, now live in the Pacific Northwest. Kate studied painting and sculpture in college and has worked a variety of jobs, including car salesman and restaurateur. Find out more about Kate on Facebook or at www.katelloyd.net

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