The end is near—and Emma and Kaiden’s greatest test is just beginning.

In Sorrow and Joy, the gripping fifth installment of Jana Smith’s Children of Light series, the newly married Light-Warriors face the ultimate test of their divine gifts: a Holy War that threatens to plunge the world into darkness. As threats from within and without mount, Emma’s faith trembles under heartbreaking losses, while Kaiden and Levi must confront a past secret that could unravel everything they’ve fought to protect.

Caught between prophecy and free will, their love—and their mission—spur them toward a final confrontation with the Master, the enigmatic leader of the OneWorld Government, and the ShadowLands.

As fierce battles rage and alliances break, their trust in one another proves the only beacon in a world collapsing into despair.

Sorrow and Joy carries readers through epic spiritual warfare, tender romance, and soul-deep questions about sacrifice, destiny, and redemption. Packed with heart-stopping action, raw emotional stakes, and surprising twists, this finale binds together the threads of hope, sorrow, and joy woven throughout the series. Will Emma and Kaiden’s love withstand the ultimate sacrifice—and can joy truly follow the greatest of suffering?

For fans of Christian speculative fiction with romance and high-stakes suspense, Sorrow and Joy offers a powerful conclusion that shines light into the darkest hour.