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The Color of Joy (The Color of Heaven Series Book 8)

Name: The Color of Joy (The Color of Heaven Series Book 8)
Rating: 4.5 (7062 reviews)
Author: Julianne MacLean
ISBN: B00MCP0CVI

by Julianne MacLean

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About this book

The Color of Joy is USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean's eighth instalment in her popular Color of Heaven Series, which has delivered many happy sighs to thousands of readers worldwide and left them clamoring for more. Bring tissues and prepare to be up all night reading this fast-paced, emotionally charged tale about the obstacles we encounter in everyday life and the real life magic that helps us triumph over them.

After rushing to the hospital for the birth of their third child, Riley and Lois James anticipate one of the most joyful days of their lives. But things take a dark turn when their newborn daughter vanishes from the hospital. Is this payback for something in Riley's troubled past? Or is it something even more mysterious?

As the search intensifies and the police close in, strange and unbelievable clues about the whereabouts of the newborn begin to emerge, and Riley soon finds himself at the center of a surprising turn of events that will challenge everything he once believed about life, love, and the existence of miracles.

"Full of high emotional moments and unexpected twists and turns, these Color of Heaven books are impossible to put down." - New York Times bestselling author, Emily March

Includes Bonus Content: A Book Club Discussion Guide

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B00MCP0CVI

Reader Reviews

another GREAT read by Ms. MacLean

January 21, 2025

THE COLOR OF JOY is a standalone read with a happy ending. There are no sexy scenes or colorful language so any age can read and enjoy. This is part of a series, and if this is your first read you will not be lost. It is different from previous books I have read (all in the series) except the lessons are still there. It is not a preachy story at all, just everyday life situations and solutions. I especially love the venture into the unknown of the other side. I have experienced a lot of the...

Worth reading!

January 22, 2025

The book was fairly short compared to what I usually read. I loved that there were very little nonsense fillers that tend to drag out a story. I also loved the author defining the distinction between a brain illness and mental health illness. This is an important for all of us to understand. It is refreshing to read a book that centers on life transformations, forgiveness, positive relationships and faithfulness. I found several of the chapter transitions to be a bit choppy; however, after a...

Entire series is consistently inspiring. Favorite author, favorite series. Great character development. Well-edited.

May 18, 2017

This review is for the Series -- consistently enjoyable reads: Absolutely inspiring -- every book in the series! -- well-developed characters, and wonderful story lines -- all stand-alone novels (though most are more meaningful if read in order) -- and very different kind of read. Earlier, I had read 3 of these books, out of sequence, and loved each one so much that I decided to start with the first and read them in order. While definitely stand-alone reads, there is some cross-over in some of...

Kept Me Guessing

September 19, 2025

I loved reading this book, it was a quick and easy read that kept me turning pages. I love the ending and talk of faith )

Unique, and uniquely excellent

March 21, 2025

This book is unusual in the way it was told, chapters from one viewpoint and then others from a second viewpoint. There is mystery here, which I totally \"figured out\" wrong, but it was gripping in a way totally different from horror. There are supernatural elements that some might find weird or off-putting, but which I found believable. I will look for more of this fine author's books. )