The heart’s most extraordinary battle is the one fought for love. Stone of Faith (Stones of Iona Book 6) Paranormal Romance by Margaret Izard Book Tour with Guest Post & Giveaway

 

STONE OF FAITH

Margaret Izard

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GENRE:  Paranormal Romance

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BLURB:

The heart’s most extraordinary battle is the one fought for love.

Haunted by a family legacy that threads magic through the ages, Captain Ewan MacDougall and his ghostly crew sail between worlds—freeing enslaved people. A worthy goal, yet he longs for what eludes him—true love. When he crosses paths with a legendary siren of the sea, bound to a cruel, power-hungry madman, Ewan finds the woman destined to claim his heart.

 

Trapped and forced to use her voice to lure ships into the clutches of evil, the spark in Ewan’s eyes awakens hope in Lorelei’s soul—a chance to break free and protect her Fae family. Yet, the wicked monster holding her captive will stop at nothing to kill the human who touches and loves her as no one has ever done before.

 

Will the fated connection they share break the chains of dark magic or claim two more victims in a quest to find the Stone of Faith?

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EXCERPT

“Come lass, let me hold ye.” Ewan sat and settled her onto his lap. He took her in his arms, and she rested her head on his shoulder like she had when they lay side by side before. She hummed without magic as he rocked her a bit, content in his care.

“My da holds my ma this way when she’s sad.” He squeezed her once. “My ma says his care chases her tears away.” Lorelei exhaled, thinking of home and her people. 

The humans were so different. “What is your family like?”

Ewan chuckled. “A pain in the ass sometimes.” She sensed a teasing manner in his response. He took a deep breath and let it out. “Loving, caring, kind people they are.” He chortled. “I have a sister, a twin. We got into so much trouble when we were young.” A whisper tickled her ear. “Still do.” She smirked, thinking of her eleven sisters and all the antics they pulled in their youth. 

The teasing reminded her that Ewan had mentioned someone earlier. “Who’s Mrs. A? Your mother?”

Ewan grunted. “She acts like it, but no. She’s the housekeeper, but more than that. She’s family.”

The way he said that word family seemed to resonate in his soul. His feelings reached her, what the meaning that the word was to him. Sure, in her realm, she had her sisters and her father. But the way Ewan spoke of his. The way his emotions vibrated, spoke of so much more. She craved that—wanted more than anything to have someone feel that way about her and her about him.

Ewan sat back till their gazes came even. “Ah, see, lass.” His thumb skimmed her cheek. “No more tears. That’s how I like to see yer face, Lorelei, tearless.”

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Guest Post

Topic: Things that inspire you and why. I draw inspiration from many places, but three always rise to the top: mythology, history, and art. Mythology captivates me because it’s timeless. Tales of selkies, sirens, dragons, and fae carry deep truths about human longing and fear. The Kópakonan statue in the Faroe Islands, for example, sparked my vision for Lorelei in Stone of Faith. Seeing that selkie caught in the act of transformation made me think of women trapped between worlds, shedding their chains to reclaim freedom. History inspires me because it roots my stories in something real. Old castles, Highland clans, shipwrecks, and legends of lost stones all remind me that love and sacrifice echo across generations. They give my books both authenticity and atmosphere. And finally, I’m endlessly inspired by love itself. Love is the heartbeat of every story I write—whether it’s a pirate captain haunted by ghosts, a siren longing to be free, or a firebird queen defending her realm. Love gives my characters the courage to face impossible odds, and it’s the reason I keep returning to the page.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Margaret Izard is a multi-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.

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The Stone of Doubt Book Swag Box 

Inside the box

Teardrop Lab Sapphire Necklace

Signed copy of the book.

Large Stone of Doubt book bag

Small Stone of Doubt book bag

Insulated wine glass with Stone of Doubt logo

Dublin shot glass with etched Stone of Doubt logo

Stone of Doubt bookmark

Stone of Doubt recipe card

Wild Rose Press (publisher) 2025 calendar (While supplies last)

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GIVEAWAY

Margaret Izard will be awarding a Stone of Faith Book Swag box (a $100 value) to a randomly drawn winner.

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