Margaret Izard brings us another riveting paranormal romance novel, the second in the Stones of Iona series; Stone of Fear. After the renovation of the chapel in the woods at Dunstaffnage Castle in Scotland, as a specialist in historical buildings, Marie Murray is ready for the next project. This is also where she met and fell in love with John MacArthur. When Marie is kidnapped by a priest and transported to the fifteenth century to find the Stone of Fear, John doesn’t think twice about going after her. John is in constant pursuit to save the love of his life from evil. Will he be able to get to her in time and take her back home? And what will he lose in his endeavors to rescue his one true love?

Author Margaret Izard has done it again! With a prevalent theme of true eternal love that spans centuries, she will take you on a breathtaking adventure in Stone of Fear. With colorful phrasing, she will stimulate all your senses. I loved the fact that the leading characters' story runs parallel with that of Bree and Colin from the first book. Written in the third person narrative, we are privy to the thoughts and feelings of the main characters, along with their fears and joys. Not suitable for younger readers due to the intimate sexual scenes, this book will once again leave you breathless. I would also not recommend reading this as a stand-alone, even though there is some background mentioned about the first book, Stone of Love. Once more, the ending leaves plenty of opportunity for the next novel in this series.

What happens when you come face to face with your greatest fears? Margaret Izard explores the options in Stone of Fear: Stones of Iona, Book 2. Marie Murray is a geologist and expert on the recreation of spiritual buildings. Marie took the opportunity to oversee the restoration of the Dunstaffnage Castle chapel mosaic floor. Marie met and fell in love with John MacArthur, captain of Dunstaffnage Castle. A fanatical priest obsessed with obtaining power from the Stone of Iona kidnaps Marie because he believes her religious renovation creates magic and takes her back to 15th-century Scotland. Now charged with his hereditary duty to find the magic Fae stone and fueled with the passion to rescue his love, will John succeed? 
 
Margaret Izard did an excellent job of showcasing the reasons fear occurs and how it affects your decisions in Stone of Fear. Fate paired with choices leads to destiny. John and Marie worked through their fear with faith and trust in each other to keep trying. I picked up a romance but also received an epic adventure that motivated me to have the courage to face my fears. I recommend this book to fans of historical, sizzle, and suspense romance.