The Portrait

by Danielle Steel

A fantastic new novel from Danielle Steel, whose countless #1 New York Times bestselling novels have made her one of America's favorite storytellers.

320 pages, Hardcover

Published October 9, 2025

About the author

Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's bestselling authors, with almost a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include All That Glitters, Royal, Daddy's Girls, The Wedding Dress, The Numbers Game, Moral Compass, Spy, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina's life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; Expect a Miracle, a book of her favorite quotations for inspiration and comfort; Pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood.

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Reviews

[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devon Darcy is a well known and sought after portrait artist. Charles Taylor is a successful businessman who is instantly drawn to her. After setting up an appointment to have his portrait painted life gets in the way of their new relationship. As always the characters are described in depth and the story of love, heartache, hope, and learning how to find happiness again will draw you in.

[Teresa John · Rating 3 out of 5]

Typical Danielle Steele. Ending was lacking.

[Melissa Burling · Rating 2 out of 5]

Easy read for good reads. Same old story, married man, rich....blah blah.

[Virginia Markhart · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve literally read dozens of Danielle Steele books. Swore off of them years ago. I find her repititious. So, when I received this book as a Christmas book I was reluctant, but my friend urged me to give it a try. I’m glad that I did. The religion is still very much in place, but the story line was quite different. A married man, a lonely artist woman. It had all the makings of being just another sad story with a decent ending. But wait, things got very different. I could not help but like the Charlie, the main guy, even though he was far from perfect. I felt for him and grieved for his sadness. The book had me guessing how it would end, which is rare.

[Sherralynne Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible story

Another incredible story that is brilliantly written. Life has a curious way of leading Devon and Charlie through challenges that could happen to any of us. Thanks Danielle, from a New Zealand fan.

[T'Shura Sinclair · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good book.

[Shari · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good story of a couple that fall in love and it takes the whole book to get them together.

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.65 Not my favorite

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Light easy read. Had some potential but really thin on development of plot. Thought it would turn out to be more of a page turner.

[Lenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Light and fluffy, as you would expect from DS. Somewhat formulaic, but an interesting read nonetheless.

[Judi Blaustein · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy easy read but enjoyable.i enjoy reading about places that i have been to. Steele is a winner.

[Karen Kirk · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not one of my favourites. Normally I can't put Danielle's novels down but I didn't feel like that about this book. Seemed z bit slow to me.

[Kitty McManus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love, sorrow, happiness, amongst wealthy Americans. Happy ending, though a few twists on the route to happiness.

[Sandy Danckert · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good romance light reading story

[Marybeth Stewart · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another quick read but good story from DS.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Typical Danielle Steel — an easy, formulaic read when you want a distraction.

[K · Rating 2 out of 5]

The writing style takes a bit to get used to. There is a lot of description and repetition and not much action.
The first book I've read by this author and wouldn't read her books again.

[Tahanee Buli · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5/5⭐️