by Tillie Cole
First published 2026
Aubrey, a talented painter, is commissioned to create a portrait of a wealthy businessman's wife. As she delves into her subject's complex psyche, Aubrey becomes obsessed with capturing the woman's true essence on canvas. But the sitter's icy reserve and the looming deadline threaten to derail Aubrey's vision. In a race against time, Aubrey must confront her own artistic insecurities and the growing tension between herself and her subject to deliver a masterpiece that will fulfill the commission and satisfy her creative soul.
Genres: fiction, drama, art, romance, contemporary, contemporary-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, forbidden-romance, slow-burn
336 pages · Paperback · Bloom Books