The Painter

About

Michael Vargas has everything—until he walks away from it all. When the celebrated architect abandons fame and fortune, he returns to the Deep South to confront a challenge left unfinished twenty-three years earlier.

There, he rediscovers his true calling as an artist—and meets a woman who agrees to be his muse under one mysterious condition. As paint gives way to passion, Michael must choose between creating a masterpiece and risking his heart.

THE PAINTER is a powerful story of second chances, creative rebirth, and a love worth pursuing against impossible odds.

Praise for this book

"The novel is a reminder of what's important in life. The characters had a lot of passion that you could feel. There was a lot of suspense and on edge reading. Very emotional. A picture of a real life experience. The ending was great!"

"Great read! I was captivated by the description of the beauty of the Deep South and the skill of the artist traveling through the low country around Charleston SC and the hum of life all around it. I can’t wait to read it again."

"Such a beautiful book written with poetic descriptions of life and love. Justice wins in this story. A wonderful read."