Stone of Hope is the fourth book in Margaret Izard’s Stones of Iona series. This alluring tale commences in the present-day Museum of Science. Dominic, a handsome Air Force Special Operations officer, is teleported to 1930s Egypt with his teen niece and nephew after his niece activates the time-travel properties in an ancient artifact. Dominic's extended family has Fae powers. His niece and nephew—Evie and Ewan—also possess such powers. After being teleported to Egypt, Dominic saves Moira, a famous archeologist, from the nefarious clutches of Pierre Lenoir, her archnemesis. Pierre wants to steal Moira's archeological dig for himself. Can Dominic and Moira stop Pierre and the evil forces after the twins? Can they locate a pivotal magical stone—the Stone of Hope? Will Dominic and Moira's love survive this tumultuous journey?

Stone of Hope is an exciting story filled with adventure, suspense, action, and romance. It is a journey of honor, courage, survival, and family loyalty. Margaret Izard’s writing has a rich and picturesque feel to it. Her novel is bursting with vivid descriptions that bring its modern-day and 1930s Egyptian settings to life. She has skillfully penned an emotional and captivating story that will hold your attention from start to finish. The narrative explores a bewitching and mystical world where humans and Fae collaborate to save the world from dark forces. This fast-paced novel will enticingly draw you in deeper the more you read. It will arouse all your senses and leave you wanting more. If you enjoy time-travel romances with intriguing characters and an unforgettable adventure, this romantic tale is the ideal novel to read this month.

Stone of Hope is the fourth book in the Stones of Ilona series by Margaret Izard. Three Fae stones have already been located. Bree, Colin, and their teenage twins are in America for an exhibition of Bree’s archeological finds in Scotland. Evie and Ewan have Fae gifts and Evie has been dreaming of a green stone. Little does she know that her Uncle Dom is pivotal in locating the lost Stone of Hope. As Evie is drawn to the Eye of Ra at the museum, she unwittingly opens a portal to 1930s Egypt. Ewan and Dom are pulled through the portal with her. Soon Dom realizes his life will never be the same again. Moira has grown up on archeological digs. Her uncle took her under his wing when her parents died and she loves what she does. Pierre, her uncle's old partner, is a vile man who steals Moira’s artifacts and digs, but he also covets Moira. When a man and two teenagers fall into her latest dig, her life changes forever. Dom and Moira have a decision to make. Will he stay behind in 1930 or will Moira join him in the future?

In Stone of Hope, the theme of love conquers all is continued. The story features some characters from the previous books and has a familiar feel. The characters show growth and strong convictions as well as highlighting the Fae’s impact on the lives of those who find the Stones of Iona. The detail around the historical facts reflects how Margaret Izard works to bring the past to life, which she does successfully. The story has a good pace that shows the urgency of the situation the characters are in with the necessary amount of suspense build-up and action. Dom is one of those larger-than-life American heroes that will appeal to any romance and action reader. This series has explored so many historically exciting times that I look forward to the next book!