Etched in Stone

Stoneheart MC #5

by Megan Wade

When the ballerina needs a savior, Bones is the dark horse that rides in...

384 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2026

About the author

Megan Wade is a USA Today Bestselling Author of curvy billionaire romance featuring confident plus-size heroines and alpha heroes who adore them. With 70+ books published, she's known for steamy love stories with guaranteed happily ever afters. Her signature style: high heat, low drama, and heroines who never have to shrink to find love.

Reviews

[Rainbowlovesbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving the Stoneheart MC and after how book four finished I was impatiently waiting to get my hands on this one.

The club Princess has returned home, though the circumstances aren't ideal (a kidnapping will ruin the mood) but Emma knew Bones would come for her, he always does. Since he was 16 years old, he knew Emma was his even if she didn't want to admit it.

Years of Pining, waiting and covertly stalking (through a secret tracking device) Bones finally makes his move only to have to face the repercussions of the MC for breaking rules for the woman he loves.

If you've read any of the previous books you'll know we're not dealing with a sweet no drama romance, Summit is back and hiding in plain sight. Bones is the man for the Intel job, but can he earn back the trust of the club he "shunned" for the woman of his dreams.

5 star read, I definitely recommend getting this series on your tbr. You won't regret it. I'm fully invested in this series, I'm excited to see what happens next as we get to read about Stone and Josie.

[Stacie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving this series! Emma (Stone’s daughter/the MC Princess) returns home from NYC. The tension has been flowing between her and Bones for some time and boy does it emerge with a passionate fire! I was sitting in a Chinese Buffet reading this and it was just as spicy as the General Tso’s chicken. Emma and Bones have passion but they also have a lot of baggage to work through. Bones is a bit over the top when it comes to her but MC guys have that edge and his shows up in this story! The battle between the MC and Summit continues but it is not the focus…it is the backdrop to their story. I loved how Emma figures out how to share the love of dance with others and have the joy return to the act.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have been following the drama occurring in Stoneheart you are going to love this one. Bones has been in love with Emma since they were teenagers. However, being the daughter of the prez he knows he has to love from afar. He is given the job to keep her safe. Even when she is in NYC dancing at the ballet he is there when she needs him. That is until it comes out that he has a tracker on her without her permission. Her dad is furious and strips Bones of everything. She returns to NYC but then comes back home with an injured ankle that stops her dancing. This brings the two them closer and we get to see how everyone deals with the appearance of a group trying to buy up the town. Lots going on on this that keeps it interesting!

[Siobhan D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emma is two people the club Princess and Prima Ballerina. The club keeps calling her back even when kidnapped it’s the club that saves oh should I say Bones. The man who has loved for years and always been these fore her. Taking his job as her protector to high levels, butting a tracker in her.
Kidnapping, injury , one very angry dad are some of the things that will keep your head turning. I loved Bones how he grows into a man of strength and loved Emma since the two of them were teenagers. She pushed and pushed and he took and took, losing everything and still stood by her side.

Drama, spice, emotions and romance.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been waiting for this book! I absolutely love Bones and Emma and I was not disappointed! Bones and Emma have loved each other for thirteen years but could never act on it. Bones is the ruthless protector but turns into a big teddy bear around Emma, the independent and feisty ballerina. I loved the passion between them, as hard as they try to deny they can't resist each other. The perfect balance of tension, high stakes suspense, and extremely spicy moments. I am hooked to the Stoneheart MC series!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Debbie Caswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have been following the drama in Stoneheart, you are going to absolutely love this book! Bones and Emma’s story is intense, emotional, and impossible to put down.

Bones has been in love with Emma, the President’s daughter, since they were teenagers, but he’s always had to love her from afar. When he’s tasked with keeping her safe—even following her to the NYC ballet—the tension is palpable. Things take a major turn when a secret tracker is discovered, leading to a huge fallout with the Prez and Bones losing everything.

The story really deepens when Emma returns home with an injury that ends her dancing career. This vulnerability brings her and Bones closer than ever, all while the club deals with a mysterious group trying to buy up the town. There is so much going on in this plot that kept me completely hooked!

[Jodi Squires · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bones was always looking out for Emma, the president's daughter. Since they were teenagers, he was in love with her but always kept enough distance for her to spread her wings and he was always there to catch her when she fell, no matter what. May have something to do with the tracker he embedded into her shoulder without her knowing?
A love attraction like theirs cannot be denied or ignored. Much to her fathers anger! I binged this in a night!

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emma and Bones finally get their story - the tension, the family dispute and the continuing issues in the community are all featured in this story. Lots of heat along with a lot of emotional growth with great support from the family.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Yvonne Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five stars

I didn't know if I would like Emma and for a while I didn't. But the more I read the more I liked her and bones, the more I couldn't put the book down.

[Sue Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book. 😃