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The Color of Heaven #7
The Color of the Season
Boston cop, Josh Wallace, is having the worst day of his life. First, he's dumped by the woman he was about to propose to, then everything goes downhill from there when he is shot in the line of duty. While recovering in the hospital, he can't seem to forget the woman he wanted to marry, nor can he make sense of the vivid images that flashed before his eyes when he was wounded on the job. Soon, everything he once believed about his life begins to shift when he meets Leah James, an enigmatic resident doctor who somehow holds the key to both his past and his future...
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First published November 11, 2014
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Julianne MacLean
79 books4,298 followersJulianne MacLean is a USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty novels, including the contemporary women’s fiction Color of Heaven Series. Readers have described her books as “breathtaking,” “soulful” and “uplifting.” MacLean is a four-time RITA finalist and has won numerous awards, including the Booksellers’ Best Award and a Reviewers’ Choice Award from Romantic Times. Her novels have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been published in over a dozen languages.
MacLean has a degree in English literature from the University of King’s College in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a degree in business administration from Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. She loves to travel and has lived in New Zealand, Canada, and England. MacLean currently resides on the east coast of Canada in a lakeside home with her husband and daughter.
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MacLean has a degree in English literature from the University of King’s College in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a degree in business administration from Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. She loves to travel and has lived in New Zealand, Canada, and England. MacLean currently resides on the east coast of Canada in a lakeside home with her husband and daughter.
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November 11, 2014
The Color of the Season by Julianne MacLean is a 2014 publication. I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
What a wonderful story this turned out to be. This is a beautiful and haunting love story that you simply must add to your holiday reading list.
Josh has a spate of bad luck when the woman he was in love with broke things off right as he was about to propose. Right on the heels of this development, Josh is shot in the line of duty. While on the operating table, Josh has an out of body experience as things were touch and go for a few tense moments. While recovering from that strange experience the most unlikely thing happened. He meets up with an old childhood friend, Leah James.
As children Josh was best friends with Leah's brother, Riley, but due to circumstances beyond their control, they ended up losing touch over the years. When Leah tells him how Riley has had a rough go of things he tries to locate him again, for Leah's sake. This is when Josh realizes his life has a new purpose and direction and it's somehow connected to his old childhood friends and family.
Josh is a sweet man who gets a wake up call when he is shot and soon finds out all about the childhood friends he was once so close to and how their lives have developed over the years. He meets Holly, Riley's younger sister who was just a baby the last time he saw her. Together they forge a bond as they search for Riley and deal with their growing attraction to one another. All these events bring together two wonderful people and they each learn the path they were so sure of just a short time ago, was not the path they should be on. As a result big time changes start to take place, opening the door for new love, the healing of old wounds. The story deals with loss, family dynamics, forgiveness, and second changes, healing and hope. A truly riveting tale of how love can give us the strength and courage to put a stop to things which are wrong and start making them right again. Touching details add to the poignancy of the story and will have your swiping away a few tears here and there but the ending is so uplifting you will have a full heart by the time you finish the last page. Well done! 4.5 rounded to 5
What a wonderful story this turned out to be. This is a beautiful and haunting love story that you simply must add to your holiday reading list.
Josh has a spate of bad luck when the woman he was in love with broke things off right as he was about to propose. Right on the heels of this development, Josh is shot in the line of duty. While on the operating table, Josh has an out of body experience as things were touch and go for a few tense moments. While recovering from that strange experience the most unlikely thing happened. He meets up with an old childhood friend, Leah James.
As children Josh was best friends with Leah's brother, Riley, but due to circumstances beyond their control, they ended up losing touch over the years. When Leah tells him how Riley has had a rough go of things he tries to locate him again, for Leah's sake. This is when Josh realizes his life has a new purpose and direction and it's somehow connected to his old childhood friends and family.
Josh is a sweet man who gets a wake up call when he is shot and soon finds out all about the childhood friends he was once so close to and how their lives have developed over the years. He meets Holly, Riley's younger sister who was just a baby the last time he saw her. Together they forge a bond as they search for Riley and deal with their growing attraction to one another. All these events bring together two wonderful people and they each learn the path they were so sure of just a short time ago, was not the path they should be on. As a result big time changes start to take place, opening the door for new love, the healing of old wounds. The story deals with loss, family dynamics, forgiveness, and second changes, healing and hope. A truly riveting tale of how love can give us the strength and courage to put a stop to things which are wrong and start making them right again. Touching details add to the poignancy of the story and will have your swiping away a few tears here and there but the ending is so uplifting you will have a full heart by the time you finish the last page. Well done! 4.5 rounded to 5
December 14, 2021
I love this series of stories. Always feel-good with just a touch of magic and leave you feeling like you've had a nice, big hug.....highly recommended. We all need a nice story now and then and I need a break from my usual murder mystery diet !!
Again, the characters cross over from prior stories but only very peripherally, so you don't need to have read all of them. I just prefer to keep a series in order and read them in that order myself.
I liked Josh a great deal and especially the story behind how he first met Holly. That was very sweet indeed. I must admit I had a real sniffle when Riley was given some news at his reaction....
There were only a couple of mistakes. "All, hell" was written when I think he was meant to be saying "Awww, hell" and perhaps a copy editor just wrote it how they heard it....though you have to wonder why they'd do that !! We also had peddling and not pedalling (which I think I mentioned in a prior book in the set). So this is pretty good going.
I did notice that Josh mentioned his mum being alone for the holidays but he'd already told us that she had remarried so that baffled me somewhat. I was also confused by a set of dreams Josh had as I didn't really understand the meaning behind those. However, they may be a part of the rolling background story and feature in further books to come.....if not then I AM totally confused !!
I have the next one downloaded already and look forward to learning more about Riley and Lois and their personal story.
Again, the characters cross over from prior stories but only very peripherally, so you don't need to have read all of them. I just prefer to keep a series in order and read them in that order myself.
I liked Josh a great deal and especially the story behind how he first met Holly. That was very sweet indeed. I must admit I had a real sniffle when Riley was given some news at his reaction....
There were only a couple of mistakes. "All, hell" was written when I think he was meant to be saying "Awww, hell" and perhaps a copy editor just wrote it how they heard it....though you have to wonder why they'd do that !! We also had peddling and not pedalling (which I think I mentioned in a prior book in the set). So this is pretty good going.
I did notice that Josh mentioned his mum being alone for the holidays but he'd already told us that she had remarried so that baffled me somewhat. I was also confused by a set of dreams Josh had as I didn't really understand the meaning behind those. However, they may be a part of the rolling background story and feature in further books to come.....if not then I AM totally confused !!
I have the next one downloaded already and look forward to learning more about Riley and Lois and their personal story.
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December 15, 2018Reading this series is like coming home. I honestly hope it never ends!
January 1, 2025
I understand that this book is part of a series and now I want to read them all. This book was thought provoking and magical, at times. Did you ever wonder if some things just happen and are not meant to be explained? Josh is a cop and is shot when stopping a carjacking. He is very close to death and in fact, he saw the white light and survived. This incidence brings people back into his life that he has not seen since he was a kid. It seems everything happens when it is meant to happen.
October 11, 2017
The Color Of The Season by Julianne MacLean is a bittersweet romantic novel which I loved.
There are many themes including that of grief. "Maybe I'm floating in a sea of grief where I can't see the shore." Grief hurts. Grief is raw. There is the grief of a loved one's passing and the grief of missed opportunities.
Life is so much more than we can see and feel. Sometimes things happen with no logical explanation.
There is the theme of healing - actual and a healing from the past.
Past events may haunt the present and future. "The future doesn't have to be dictated by the past." The past has gone. It cannot be altered but we can learn lessons as we move into the future.
Love never dies. Love remains. Love lingers in a loved one's life. There is both family love and romantic love.
Families are complicated affairs. Action we misinterpret as children can affect our lives forever.
Anger, alcoholism and drugs have detrimental effects on all family members. It is never too late to repent, get help and have a fresh start.
The novel is written in the first person from two different points of view. As such the reader becomes intimately acquainted with both characters.
The Color Of The Season was a delightful book of love and loss and ties that forever bind.
This book is book seven in the Color Of Heaven series but can be read as a stand-alone. It is also part of a box set called Christmas Miracles.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.
There are many themes including that of grief. "Maybe I'm floating in a sea of grief where I can't see the shore." Grief hurts. Grief is raw. There is the grief of a loved one's passing and the grief of missed opportunities.
Life is so much more than we can see and feel. Sometimes things happen with no logical explanation.
There is the theme of healing - actual and a healing from the past.
Past events may haunt the present and future. "The future doesn't have to be dictated by the past." The past has gone. It cannot be altered but we can learn lessons as we move into the future.
Love never dies. Love remains. Love lingers in a loved one's life. There is both family love and romantic love.
Families are complicated affairs. Action we misinterpret as children can affect our lives forever.
Anger, alcoholism and drugs have detrimental effects on all family members. It is never too late to repent, get help and have a fresh start.
The novel is written in the first person from two different points of view. As such the reader becomes intimately acquainted with both characters.
The Color Of The Season was a delightful book of love and loss and ties that forever bind.
This book is book seven in the Color Of Heaven series but can be read as a stand-alone. It is also part of a box set called Christmas Miracles.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.
January 19, 2020
Although I did enjoy this book, it wasn't my favorite of the series that I've read so far. Josh Wallace is a cop who gets dumped by his girlfriend (Carla from the previous book) and then gets shot and almost dies. While he's in the hospital he's visited by a psychiatry resident, a woman he grew up with and the sister of his childhood best friend. After he's released from the hospital he tries to get in touch with Leah, and things take a decided turn for the strange. He meets Holly, Leah's sister, who he met years ago when she was a newborn. The two work together to try to bring Holly's family back together. It was hard to trust Josh's feelings as it seemed like he jumped from person to person without much thought. And there is cheating in this book, which I was surprised about.
December 9, 2020
Cheesy
I'm sorry I am not impressed with this book or how it was even written. The author tried and I can say she writes better than I do. But I felt as if it was all surface and no depth to the characters or the plot. I don't think it would have made any difference if I had read other books in the series as it didn't feel like I was missing something that would have been explained in a previous book.
I'm sorry I am not impressed with this book or how it was even written. The author tried and I can say she writes better than I do. But I felt as if it was all surface and no depth to the characters or the plot. I don't think it would have made any difference if I had read other books in the series as it didn't feel like I was missing something that would have been explained in a previous book.
May 20, 2020
As good as the first book!
Fantastic read. I love how it leaves off from the last book but makes a connection to the first. Just an amazing read. Highly recommend this series.
Fantastic read. I love how it leaves off from the last book but makes a connection to the first. Just an amazing read. Highly recommend this series.
July 19, 2019
The Color of the Season (The Color of Heaven Series Book 7)
The love story of Josh and Holly. Josh and Riley were best friends until Riley' s father move the family away. Josh is now a Boston Police officer and while on duty he is short. He has a out of body experience and he see Leah, his of friend 's sister. She is a doctor and they talk about what has been happening with her family and his. She tell him that they have lost contact with Riley and want to know what happened to him. He find out and go to her home only to learn she did the night he was short. Can he help out this family back together?
The love story of Josh and Holly. Josh and Riley were best friends until Riley' s father move the family away. Josh is now a Boston Police officer and while on duty he is short. He has a out of body experience and he see Leah, his of friend 's sister. She is a doctor and they talk about what has been happening with her family and his. She tell him that they have lost contact with Riley and want to know what happened to him. He find out and go to her home only to learn she did the night he was short. Can he help out this family back together?
December 18, 2019
Uplifting holiday book
I enjoyed this story for Josh and Holly, and their trials and tribulations. It had a touch of magic filled with hope.
I enjoyed this story for Josh and Holly, and their trials and tribulations. It had a touch of magic filled with hope.
December 27, 2019
Felt underdeveloped and didn't care for the writing voice.
November 15, 2014
This is part of The Color of Heaven series. They are more of the heartwarming romance novels than steamy bodice-rippers.
In this book, we meet Josh, a Boston police officer who has just had his girlfriend break up with him. She found someone else. While on patrol that night, he gets into a shootout with a drug dealer who carjacked a van. Josh nearly dies. He is rushed to the operating table, and begins to experience himself floating out of his body, watching his surgery. He flashes back to his childhood friends Riley and his sister Leah. He is also there when Riley's sister Holly is born. Then he comes back to reality--or is it?
I don't want to give too much else away, because of spoilers. The scenes in the operating room where Josh is floating above his body reminded me of Heaven Is For Real. I'm not familiar with near death experiences, but this sounds very real to me. The narration goes from Josh to Holly in the middle of the book, which at first I found disorienting, but then I got used to it. When it switched back to Josh at the end, I was somewhat prepared for it. It does raise the question, are near-death experiences real? If they are, why do we come back. Parts of this also reminded me of The Sixth Sense ("I see dead people.") She's writing a sequel to this book called The Color of Joy, to be published in February 2015. I look forward to it.
In this book, we meet Josh, a Boston police officer who has just had his girlfriend break up with him. She found someone else. While on patrol that night, he gets into a shootout with a drug dealer who carjacked a van. Josh nearly dies. He is rushed to the operating table, and begins to experience himself floating out of his body, watching his surgery. He flashes back to his childhood friends Riley and his sister Leah. He is also there when Riley's sister Holly is born. Then he comes back to reality--or is it?
I don't want to give too much else away, because of spoilers. The scenes in the operating room where Josh is floating above his body reminded me of Heaven Is For Real. I'm not familiar with near death experiences, but this sounds very real to me. The narration goes from Josh to Holly in the middle of the book, which at first I found disorienting, but then I got used to it. When it switched back to Josh at the end, I was somewhat prepared for it. It does raise the question, are near-death experiences real? If they are, why do we come back. Parts of this also reminded me of The Sixth Sense ("I see dead people.") She's writing a sequel to this book called The Color of Joy, to be published in February 2015. I look forward to it.
October 11, 2020
These books continue to amaze me. Fast paced, they always feature romance with a dollop of magic thrown in. So far the characters are loosely connected to a previous book and I’ve really enjoyed that aspect of these. There’s also a touch of fate added in each of these as well.
This one features Josh, the police officer from the previous book and the little sister of his best friend from childhood. It also has a horrible man who makes everyone fall into line with no fun involved ever. Just strict rules. I’m not going to say anything more due to spoilers.
Highly recommend this entire series to romance readers. Narration was 5 stars for me.
This one features Josh, the police officer from the previous book and the little sister of his best friend from childhood. It also has a horrible man who makes everyone fall into line with no fun involved ever. Just strict rules. I’m not going to say anything more due to spoilers.
Highly recommend this entire series to romance readers. Narration was 5 stars for me.
April 4, 2020
I'm giving up on this series. This is the second one I've read, and it was very similar to the first. The novelty of the first one kept my interest, but having read that, this one was just too predictable. And again every main character had to be "drop dead" gorgeous. Too much romance novel writing for my tastes.
November 11, 2018
this when it started out didn't have the feel of a holiday read....but it still got my attention from the start....by the end...it does have that wonderful feeling of your Christmas (magical) read...My heart went out to all the characters in the book....can't wait to read more from this Arthur....
January 22, 2020
Another brilliant book in this series. I don’t think I’ll ever tire of them.
This book follows the story of Josh, the boyfriend of Carla in the last book. After a near death experience he is drawn towards someone from his past. Were they meant to meet for a reason? Read it and see!
This book follows the story of Josh, the boyfriend of Carla in the last book. After a near death experience he is drawn towards someone from his past. Were they meant to meet for a reason? Read it and see!
December 12, 2014
Loved every bit of it!!!!!!!!
September 6, 2025
3.5 stars
This is book 7 of the series and I'm noticing these later books have a few things in common: a theme or message that is meant to be delivered, focus on the theme creating strong starts, theme delivered and then a rushed and unsatisfying end to a quickly told story.
This book, like #6, also played a cruel trick on the reader, getting us engaged in a character that it turns out is not a focal character in the book. I'm not sure why that was done other than to facilitate metaphysical messages.
I really liked Leah and felt chemistry between her and Josh. When the story moved on to Holly, chemistry was lacking for me. I don't think the author even tried to show us that Josh had feelings for her. We weren't shown as much but kept being told that Holly had feelings for Josh. It didn't work for me. It was also kind of icky that a) there was such an age difference between them b) Josh had no problem switching sisters so easily, nor did he worry about awkwardness with his former friend, Riley c) Josh was so aghasted that he'd been cheated on yet had no problems going down this road.
That for me was the most curious of decisions. It would have taken so little for Holly to break up with Paul before pursuing this. It felt immature how she approached all her relationships. As for Josh, he seems to fall rather easily. I'm not sure that's believable. Nor did I get the wild swing Holly made on her career.
While the starts of the later books in the series are strong, I'm not sure if I want to be disappointed by another ending.
This is book 7 of the series and I'm noticing these later books have a few things in common: a theme or message that is meant to be delivered, focus on the theme creating strong starts, theme delivered and then a rushed and unsatisfying end to a quickly told story.
This book, like #6, also played a cruel trick on the reader, getting us engaged in a character that it turns out is not a focal character in the book. I'm not sure why that was done other than to facilitate metaphysical messages.
I really liked Leah and felt chemistry between her and Josh. When the story moved on to Holly, chemistry was lacking for me. I don't think the author even tried to show us that Josh had feelings for her. We weren't shown as much but kept being told that Holly had feelings for Josh. It didn't work for me. It was also kind of icky that a) there was such an age difference between them b) Josh had no problem switching sisters so easily, nor did he worry about awkwardness with his former friend, Riley c) Josh was so aghasted that he'd been cheated on yet had no problems going down this road.
That for me was the most curious of decisions. It would have taken so little for Holly to break up with Paul before pursuing this. It felt immature how she approached all her relationships. As for Josh, he seems to fall rather easily. I'm not sure that's believable. Nor did I get the wild swing Holly made on her career.
While the starts of the later books in the series are strong, I'm not sure if I want to be disappointed by another ending.
January 15, 2024
I have really enjoyed this series, and the books make for quick reading. They are inspiring and hopeful, (but admittedly, a bit predictable). Also, the last couple have fallen short for me. The characters don't have a lot of depth and the storylines have seems rushed.
In this particular edition of the series, Josh Wallace is shot in the line of duty. While emergency medical personnel are attending to him, he has an out-of-body, near-death experience. Upon awakening, he encounters a woman from his past who appears to have some influence on a potential, unplanned future.
It was a sweet story, but very rushed. Relationships ended and began and became serious with unconvincing quickness, so I was not as invested in the characters, nor their moral dilemmas, as I would normally be.
Still a quick and easy read, and I normally like Maclean's writing style. I don't think I've read a book of hers that I haven't enjoyed in some capacity. (Incidentally, books 1, 2, 3, and 5 have been really good.)
In this particular edition of the series, Josh Wallace is shot in the line of duty. While emergency medical personnel are attending to him, he has an out-of-body, near-death experience. Upon awakening, he encounters a woman from his past who appears to have some influence on a potential, unplanned future.
It was a sweet story, but very rushed. Relationships ended and began and became serious with unconvincing quickness, so I was not as invested in the characters, nor their moral dilemmas, as I would normally be.
Still a quick and easy read, and I normally like Maclean's writing style. I don't think I've read a book of hers that I haven't enjoyed in some capacity. (Incidentally, books 1, 2, 3, and 5 have been really good.)
February 15, 2020
** Some Spoilers **
This book poses the question: what if one man's near death experience tangles with another person's near death experience while they are both in the ER? And that other person is an old friend from his childhood? And he recovers from his near death experience, returning to life, while she does not recover and she passes away? Ah, but it doesn't end there. Her ghosts then appears to him several times, but he doesn't know it's a ghost, he thinks she's alive, and she gives him information that sets into motion a series of events that changes not just his life but a number of other persons?
It was a fascination story, and I was hooked from the beginning. I have never read anything by this author before but I am sure I will read more of her books in the future. This book really had me guessing!
This book poses the question: what if one man's near death experience tangles with another person's near death experience while they are both in the ER? And that other person is an old friend from his childhood? And he recovers from his near death experience, returning to life, while she does not recover and she passes away? Ah, but it doesn't end there. Her ghosts then appears to him several times, but he doesn't know it's a ghost, he thinks she's alive, and she gives him information that sets into motion a series of events that changes not just his life but a number of other persons?
It was a fascination story, and I was hooked from the beginning. I have never read anything by this author before but I am sure I will read more of her books in the future. This book really had me guessing!
January 20, 2025
“The Color of the Season” is the seventh installment in Julianne MacLean’s acclaimed “The Color of Heaven” series. This novel intertwines themes of love, loss, and the magic of the holiday season. The story follows Boston police officer Josh Wallace, who faces a series of personal and professional challenges, including a breakup and a life-threatening injury. During his recovery, he encounters Dr. Leah James, a resident doctor who becomes pivotal in his journey of self-discovery. The book is full of emotional depth and unexpected plot twists. It is full of love, laughter, friendship & tragedy. From the first page to the last page, I was unable to put it down. The novel delves into themes of fate, resilience, and the transformative power of love, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy heartfelt, character-driven stories. Thank you Goodreads for a copy.
August 14, 2019
The Color of the Season
The first time I read this series I was confused and not very impressed. But after a few more books I am starting to understand the premise. I did enjoy this story more than the others that I read. Here is the story line...Josh has a bad breakup with Carla. (She has her own story.) After being shot he meets up with an old neighbor. She is now working at the hospital. But things get weird from here on out. This is a love story but just not in the way you would think. I don't want to tell any more but think of it more of outside help in getting two people together.
The first time I read this series I was confused and not very impressed. But after a few more books I am starting to understand the premise. I did enjoy this story more than the others that I read. Here is the story line...Josh has a bad breakup with Carla. (She has her own story.) After being shot he meets up with an old neighbor. She is now working at the hospital. But things get weird from here on out. This is a love story but just not in the way you would think. I don't want to tell any more but think of it more of outside help in getting two people together.
December 18, 2019
All I can say is wow!.
Sometimes I find a new author,to me,on line and like the story line description and just add it to my kindle. Well I could never have expected the absolutely wonderful story Me MacLean weaves in her book The color of the season.I was so drawn in by the story and wonderful characters I could not put it down. When I find a book that involves 2 am reading you know it has to be wonderful. How the characters are intertwined makes you feel you are in a dream or is it reality? Josh and Holly had me mesmerize wanting to know what would happen next. Now I have to go back and read the series from the beginning. Enjoy!
Sometimes I find a new author,to me,on line and like the story line description and just add it to my kindle. Well I could never have expected the absolutely wonderful story Me MacLean weaves in her book The color of the season.I was so drawn in by the story and wonderful characters I could not put it down. When I find a book that involves 2 am reading you know it has to be wonderful. How the characters are intertwined makes you feel you are in a dream or is it reality? Josh and Holly had me mesmerize wanting to know what would happen next. Now I have to go back and read the series from the beginning. Enjoy!
March 9, 2023
Solid 3.5 .
Enjoyed Josh’s story, just missing the original characters, would enjoy an update on their lives.
“The important thing is to keep getting up each day knowing that everything can turn on a dime. For better or for worse. Sometimes bad things happen, and people will always make mistakes, but isn’t that how we learn and grow stronger? That’s why we need to treasure each moment of every day, learn how to accept and forgive, and never fear what might be over the horizon, even if it looks dark and cloudy. Because it just might turn out to be the best day of your life.”
Enjoyed Josh’s story, just missing the original characters, would enjoy an update on their lives.
“The important thing is to keep getting up each day knowing that everything can turn on a dime. For better or for worse. Sometimes bad things happen, and people will always make mistakes, but isn’t that how we learn and grow stronger? That’s why we need to treasure each moment of every day, learn how to accept and forgive, and never fear what might be over the horizon, even if it looks dark and cloudy. Because it just might turn out to be the best day of your life.”
October 17, 2024
Wow!
I am totally loving all of the characters and their resilience. I know that the magic is mostly well written, however it touches places in me that knows it’s possible. My heart stopped when I was giving birth to my son. I watched from above while the crash cart and medical team brought me back. I chose to return to myself, I remember that so clearly. Some miracles are real, and bringing my son in to this world was one of them. He’s almost fifty, yet that particular miracle has stayed so close to my heart.
I am totally loving all of the characters and their resilience. I know that the magic is mostly well written, however it touches places in me that knows it’s possible. My heart stopped when I was giving birth to my son. I watched from above while the crash cart and medical team brought me back. I chose to return to myself, I remember that so clearly. Some miracles are real, and bringing my son in to this world was one of them. He’s almost fifty, yet that particular miracle has stayed so close to my heart.
December 20, 2025
This book is well-written and a delight to read from cover to cover. The plot held my interest without any periods of stagnation. I found it a quick read, full of entertainment, romance and second/third chances. Although the romance was hot, there were no explicit sex scenes in the book, and I appreciated that. I loved everything about this book and could go on and on!
This is my first read by Julianne McLean and I will definitely be reading her other books in The Color of Heaven series! Highly recommend - don't miss out on this one!
This is my first read by Julianne McLean and I will definitely be reading her other books in The Color of Heaven series! Highly recommend - don't miss out on this one!
January 21, 2020
A very moving story
A well-told story with various sub-plots relating to all family members. Reading the book club questions after reading the book is very helpful in putting all aspects of the book in perspective. I don’t believe a review should tell the story but should be the reader’s opinion about the story and my opinion is that this is a very touching story amidst the angst of family dynamics. I highly recommend this book.
A well-told story with various sub-plots relating to all family members. Reading the book club questions after reading the book is very helpful in putting all aspects of the book in perspective. I don’t believe a review should tell the story but should be the reader’s opinion about the story and my opinion is that this is a very touching story amidst the angst of family dynamics. I highly recommend this book.
July 14, 2022
Until they were about ten years old, Josh and Riley were best friends. Then Riley moved away and life changed. Many years later Josh was in an accident and was seen by Riley's sister Leah. After his release, Josh goes to Leak's and Riley 's family home. There he encounters Holly. This is book 7 in a series. It can be read as a stand alone story with a HEA ending. I enjoyed the story very much.
September 28, 2022
Josh, a cop was on the verge of proposing when he was told that his partner would be finding her joy elsewhere. Reeling, he gets grievously hurt while pursuing a carjacker. Coming out of a coma, he realises that he has had a near death experience. Thankfully, the psychiatric assessment is done by a childhood friend, Leah. But when all that he thought was the truth was nothing but, Josh's life takes a trajectory that he would never have imagined it would.
December 12, 2019
Stranger things have happened.
This is a thought provoking story. Josh has some puzzling experiences while recovering from surgery after being shot and almost dying. This leads to reconnecting with a family from his childhood but in a way he could never have imagined. I enjoyed this story with all the mystery and romance that was revealed.
This is a thought provoking story. Josh has some puzzling experiences while recovering from surgery after being shot and almost dying. This leads to reconnecting with a family from his childhood but in a way he could never have imagined. I enjoyed this story with all the mystery and romance that was revealed.
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