Against all odds, is true love strong enough to save a human soul? ➱ Stone of Love (Stones of Iona) Fantasy Romance by Margaret Izard Release Blitz with Guest Post and giveaway
Against all odds, is true love strong enough to save a human soul?
Stone of Love
Stones of Iona Book 1
by Margaret Izard
Genre: Paranormal Romance
After
leaving her abusive ex, American scholar Brielle DeVolt embarks on a
career-changing opportunity, the renovation of Laird Colin
MacDougall’s Chapel ruin. The attractive, broad-shouldered Laird
leaves her weak-kneed, but can she trust herself to love
again?
Dusted in construction dirt, the curvy beauty in
his study captivates Colin. As Brielle steps to the window, her
brunette tresses halo in the sunlight, and he sees her as his dream
soul mate. When he learns his hereditary duty is safeguarding magic
Fae stones, all he wants is to protect Brielle from the evil forces
of the Fae.
Traveling to the past to assume his
forefather’s identity and find a missing magic stone is challenging
enough. When Brielle appears, an undeniable attraction to his
ancestor ignites, causing her confused passion. Faced with fighting
an evil Fae to save the realms, Colin must choose between saving the
stone or saving his love.
**Releases March 4th!**
Amazon * B&N * Bookbub * Goodreads
What’s Next?
We are so excited to share that the second book in the series, Stone of Fear, Marie, and John’s love story, will be released on June 12, 2024.
A
Christmas companion book, Thistle in
the Mistletoe, will be released
during the holidays of 2024, and Stone of Lust, book 3 in the series,
will be released in 2024.
Check out the Book Trailer for Stone of Fear:
At the
study, the door was ajar. A low fire glowed around the room. Good, someone
already lit the fire. Brielle slipped into the dim room, crossed to the
fireplace, and set the candle on the mantel. A flash of lightning illuminated
the room, drawing her gaze to the shelves beside the fireplace. She perused the
shelving, trying to find the perfect book. She realized the one she wanted was
three shelves up, and she couldn’t reach that high. Climbing to her knees on
the lower cabinet, she stood and reached to the shelving above. Her fingertips
barely touched the book she wanted. She stretched a bit more, and just as she
was about to reach the spine marked Love Poems and Sonnets, a crack of thunder
startled her, and she fell backward off the bookcase.
Her cry was
cut short when she hit something solid. A warm, muscular chest shifted along
her back, and strong arms cradled her. Mortified, she kept her eyes shut. How
much worse could it get? Then the chest shook with a chuckle.
The voice
that belonged to it said, “Careful what ye seek, lassie. Ye might find
something ye aren’t looking for.” In utter embarrassment, she kept her eyes
shut. It was Colin. “Ye can open your eyes, Brielle.”
She turned
her head farther into his chest. That was a mistake. He was shirtless and
smelled too damn good.
The
Inspiration for the Magic Stones
In early research,
I read about the Stone of Destiny, or the coronation stone, traveling through
Scotland and stopping at Dunstaffnage Castle, Oban, Scotland. Dunstaffnage
Chapel in the Woods and the castle’s long, turbulent history laid the
foundation for my series, Stones of Iona.
When I read
about the Stone of Destiny and its rumored birthplace, Iona Isle, I asked
myself, what if the stone was magic? What if many stones were magic, and what
would that mean? As I delved into research on Scotland, I found that many of
the people’s beliefs link to its folklore. These rich stories of worlds beyond
ours became essential in capturing this country, its people, and its culture
and bringing them to life.
After drafting the first three books in the seven-book
series, a trip to Scotland in June 2023 provided an inspiring view of Scotland
and her people. I feel even more connected to the characters and their stories
after visiting locations featured in the series… Dunstaffnage Castle, Chapel in
the Woods, Iona Isle, Iona Abbey, and Dunollie Castle.
Why should readers read this book?
Stone of
Love, Book 1,
Stones of Iona Series is a swoon-worthy time-travel romance set in Scotland
and an “add it now” for anyone’s reading list. Outlander readers will
clamor for more after reading this one!
Come
discover how a simple magic Fae stone can save the realms as an American
scholar starts a new life by renovating a Scottish chapel as a Fae’s prophecy
sends her through time into the arms of the modern Scottish Laird, posing as
his ancestor who must find a magic Fae stone to bring order to the realms.
Next in the
series…. Stone of Fear, Book 2, Stones of Iona Series, coming
summer 2024 and look for the Christmas companion book to the series, Thistle
in the Mistletoe coming Holiday’s 2024.
Margaret Izard is an award-winning author of historical fantasy and paranormal romance novels. She spent her early years through college to adulthood dedicated to dance, theater, and performing. Over the years, she developed a love for great storytelling in different mediums. She does not waste a good story, be it movement, the spoken, or the written word. She discovered historical romance novels in middle school, which combined her passion for romance, drama, and fantasy. She writes exciting plot lines, steamy love scenes and always falls for a strong male with a soft heart. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and adult triplets and loves to hear from readers.
Watch out for the March 4th Facebook Release Party! 10am-5pm CST
Stop by for some giveaways and fun on Facebook!
Website * Facebook * X * Instagram * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads
Follow the tour HERE for special content and a giveaway!
Enter to win a Swag Pack (US only),
or $20 Amazon giftcard (WW)
- 1 winner each!
Thank you for having me on your blog!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the author's guest post, bio and the book details, I have enjoyed reading this post and I am looking forward to reading this story
ReplyDelete