The Color of Hope (The Color of Heaven Series) (28 page)
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Authors: Julianne MacLean
If you would like to select this novel for your bookclub, please read on for a list of possible discussion questions.
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1. In what ways are Nadia and Diana mirror images of each other?
2. In Chapter Forty-six, after Diana returns to Bar Harbor, she says: “In the beginning – when I was fresh out of law school – I’d wanted to help people through a difficult time as quickly and smoothly as possible, be their advocate, and share with them my hope and optimism about the future. Unfortunately, the longer I practiced, the more jaded I became. Conflict and bitterness surrounded me on a daily basis, and after what happened to me in LA, I suddenly understood that a messy divorce could happen to anyone, even me.” How does this compare to what is happening to Nadia at the same time? What are the similarities and differences in their life trajectories?
3. When Diana and Nadia argue in Chapter Sixty-six, who did you sympathize with more? Did you feel Diana was wrong to date Dr. Peterson? Was Nadia unreasonable to ask Diana not to continue seeing him? Explain your reasoning.
4. In chapter Sixty-six, when Nadia calls for Diana in the middle of the night because she’s having heart troubles, and asks her to call Dr. Peterson, did you wonder – as Diana did – if she might be faking it? Or did you think Diana was irrational or paranoid to suspect such a thing?
5. At any point, did you feel Nadia was Diana’s ‘evil twin’? Or did you ever feel that Diana filled that role? If so, when? And how does personal point of view create that label for each one of them?
6. In what ways are Diana and Jacob mirror images of each other?
7. What did you think of Rick in the early part of the novel? How does this compare to how you felt about him at the end? How would you describe him as a person? Is he true to life?
8. Do you believe Diana and Jacob were truly meant for each other? Will their relationship last?
9. How many acts of sacrifice can you identify in the novel?
Other Books in the Color of Heaven Series
THE COLOR OF HEAVEN
A deeply emotional tale about Sophie Duncan, a successful columnist whose world falls apart after her daughter’s unexpected illness and her husband’s shocking affair. When it seems nothing else could possibly go wrong, her car skids off an icy road and plunges into a frozen lake. There, in the cold dark depths of the water, a profound and extraordinary experience unlocks the surprising secrets from Sophie’s past, and teaches her what it means to truly live...and love.
Full of surprising twists and turns and a near-death experience that will leave you breathless, this story is not to be missed.
“A gripping, emotional tale you’ll want to read in one sitting.” – New York Times bestselling author, Julia London
“Brilliantly poignant mainstream tale.” – 4 ½ starred review,
Romantic Times
Includes Bonus Content: A Bookclub Discussion Guide
THE COLOR OF DESTINY
Eighteen years ago a teenage pregnancy changed Kate Worthington’s life forever. Faced with many difficult decisions, she chose to follow her heart and embrace an uncertain future with the father of her baby – her devoted first love.
At the same time, in another part of the world, sixteen-year-old Ryan Hamilton makes his own share of mistakes, but learns important lessons along the way. Twenty years later, Kate’s and Ryan’s paths cross in a way they could never expect, which makes them question the possibility of destiny. Even when all seems hopeless, could it be that everything happens for a reason, and we end up exactly where we are meant to be?
Includes Bonus Content: A Bookclub Discussion Guide
Available early 2014
THE COLOR OF A DREAM
Books by Julianne MacLean
The American Heiress Series:
The Pembroke Palace Series:
A Kiss Before the Wedding - A Pembroke Palace Short Story
The Highlander Series:
The Rebel – A Highland Short Story
The Royal Trilogy:
Harlequin Historical Romances:
Time Travel Romance
Contemporary Fiction:
The Color of a Dream
About the Author
Julianne MacLean is a
USA Today
bestselling author of many historical romances, including The Highlander Series with St. Martin’s Press and her popular American Heiress Series with Avon/Harper Collins. She also writes contemporary mainstream fiction, and her recent release The Color of Heaven was a
USA Today
bestseller. She is a three-time RITA finalist, and has won numerous awards, including the Booksellers’ Best Award, the Book Buyer’s Best Award, and a Reviewers’ Choice Award from Romantic Times for Best Regency Historical of 2005. She lives in Nova Scotia with her husband and daughter, and is a dedicated member of Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada. Please visit
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